John Lewis (1747-1825)

Capt. John Lewis, of "Elmwood" Logan County, Kentucky

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Father
Fielding Lewis (1725-1781)
Mother
Catherine (Washington) Lewis (1724-1750)
Spouse
Mildred Byrd (Carter) Lewis (1774-1837)
He was born in Virginia and graduated from Oxford University in England. He fought in the Revolution and was a partner in his father's gunpowder manufacturing firm. He inherited property in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County. From 1811, he moved to Logan County, Kentucky, where he owned a large amount of land. His first wife was Lucy, daughter of Colonel John and Mildred (Gregory) Thornton. His fifth wife was Mildred, daughter of Landon Thornton Carter of Cleve.

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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 07/12/2022 and last updated on 12/02/2023.