This site and the information on it is a work-in-progress and will continually change as more information is uncovered.
Much confusing and incorrect information has been written about the ancestry of Francis and Lucy Dudley Lewis of Amelia/Dinwidde Cos., VA and Hancock Co., GA; i.e. Sarah Travers Lewis Scott Anderson's 'Lewises, Meriwethers And Their Kin'; John Aylmer Lewis's 'The Lewis Family of Mt. Holly and the Ark-La-Tex'; Michael Cook's 'Pioneer Lewis Families', etc.
This research started as an attempt to correct the previously printed misinformation and to show that Francis Lewis 1st, grandfather of United States Senator Dixon Hall Lewis from Alabama, was NOT the son of John and Catherine Fauntleroy Lewis of Halifax Co., VA, commonly called John Lewis 'of Halifax'(Warner Hall Lewis family. SOURCE: 'Lewis of Warner Hall' by Merrow Egerton Sorley. Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD, 1979), but in fact, the son of George and Catherine Lewis of Prince George/Amelia Cos., VA. See below for the Will of John Lewis 'of Halifax County, Virginia' printed in its entirety. There is no mention made of a Francis Lewis or his descendants. See also the following land deed record showing George Lewis deeding his plantation to his son Francis. These two sources strongly imply, I believe, that Francis Lewis was the son of George Lewis.
In the process of doing this research, I have tried to gather as much information on the family and descendants of George and Catherine Lewis that is available, listing all source documents that have been found to date. I have included collateral family lines when necessary to show the interrelationships between the various families connected with these Lewises. Finding which Lewis family George Lewis belongs in still eludes me, although I suspect that he is a member of the Lewis family found early in Henrico/Prince George Cos., VA.
Compiler, Patrick S. McKinney
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Will of John Lewis 'of Halifax County', Virginia written in 1787 before he moved to Caswell County, North Carolina.
                        "July Court, 1790."  
In the name of God, Amen.  I John Lewis of the County of Halifax and State of Virginia, calling to mind the uncertainty of life do make and ordain while in perfect state of health and memory this my last Will and testament in the manner following: 
Imprimis.  It is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid. 
Item.  It is my will and desire that my beloved wife Catherine Lewis shall have exclusive of what the law allows the use of all my household and kitchen furniture together with the use of the following negroes namely:  Little, Fran, Sallie, Millie, and Cesia, during her natural life. 
Item.  It is my will and desire that my beloved wife Catherine Lewis shall have Tom Plump, and Robbin Flagg in her dower of slaves. 
Item.  I give unto son John Lewis, all of the lands I die possessed of in Halifax County together with the one third part of my personal estate, to him and his heirs forever. 
Item.  I give unto my son John Lewis, as trustee for my daughter Sarah Taylor one third part of my personal estate for her use during her natural life and at her death to be equally divided between the heirs of her body to them and their heirs forever. 
Item.  I give unto my daughter Apphia Allen one third part of my personal estate to her and her heirs forever. 
Item.  It is my will and desire that at the death of my beloved wife, all the negroes, household and kitchen furniture be equally divided between my son John Lewis, my daughter Sarah Taylor and my daughter Apphia Allen as before mentioned. 
Item.  It is my will and desire that my son John Lewis shall have at the death of my beloved wife, Tom Plump if alive in her proportion of the estate she dies possessed of, to him and his heirs forever. 
It is my will and desire that my Executors hereafter named sell all my land except what I have already given to my son John at the more convenient time and place, and the money arising from the sale of said land to be appropriated to the use of paying my just debt and the balance if any to be equally divided between my son John and my daughter
Sarah and my daughter Apphia to them and their heirs forever.  Lastly I nominate and appoint my son John Lewis, Major David Allen and William John Pellet Executors to this my last Will and testament revoking all other heretofore made by me.  As Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven.
                                  John Lewis, Senior (m)  (seal) 
Signed sealed and acknowledged
in presence of
John Winters, his mark Jurat
Archie Walter
John  X  Roper -Jurat
      his mark 
The execution of this Will was duly proven in open court by the oath of John Winters and John Roper two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and on motion ordered to be recorded.  At the same time John Lewis  (m) and John Pettet qualified as executors and letters issue.
                                      Teste
                                           A. Murphy, Clerk Court 
North Carolina
Caswell County
   I,  Mary A. Horton, Deputy Clerk Superior Court, of Caswell County, North Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the above Will as it appears of record in the office of the Clerk Superior Court in book of Wills "b", page 340.
  Witness my hand and seal of said court, this 29th day of January, 1934
                             Mary A. Horton,
(seal)                          Deputy Clerk Superior Court."
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From "Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia Part One, 1654-1737" by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, pages 138 and 139(page 426 of Will Book).
Will of John Gale of Province of North Carolina, near Old Currituck Inlet. (( this area is right across the border from old Norfolk Co., VA that became Princess Anne Co., later on. It's due south of Virginia Beach, VA)).
To my son GEORGE LEWIS, a negro man
To my son James Gale, a negro, and items
To my daughter Mary Gale, a negro and items
To my son Evan Jones, my smith's tools, provided he will take the land purchased of him
To daughther Mary, the tract on Old Currituck Sound, joining Timothy Eye's. If any child die under age, then the rest to get their share.
To daughters Catherine, Mary, and Elizabeth, 7500 lbs tobacco due from my son John Gale, living in Kent County, Maryland.
Rest of estate to three daughters, 5 shillings to son John in Maryland.
SON GEORGE LEWIS to be executor
2 October, 1733
Witnesses: John Worsham, William Worsham, John Worsham, Jr.
Recorded Feb. 1733.

6 February 1733
Inventory of John Gale by John Archer, Robert Elam, John Worsham, Jr. Value 78/2/2 pounds.
Presented in court by William Worsham, Gentleman on behalf of George Lewis, and recorded April 1734.
NOTE: I believe that the George Lewis, named in John Gale's Will above, is the same as George Lewis of Amelia Co., VA. I also now believe that George Lewis was married to Catherine Gale, daughter of John Gale, both listed in the above Will. No marriage record has been found. The fact that the Gayle name was used in successive generations of this family seems to point to this likelyhood. However, the Gayle name could have been used by this Lewis family as a courtesy to John Gale, Sr. for raising George Lewis after his father died and his mother re-married to John Gale. This last statment is dependent on the accuracy of the below email from Alton Rogers stating that John Gale was married 3 times--the 2nd time to the widow Lewis, mother of George Lewis. The Court suits brought by Evan Jones in 1730s (listed below) show that Evan Jones was assigned to George Lewis, lending some credibility to the suppositions in the email that follows. The explanations put forth may or may not be true and more study is needed to verify them.
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From: 'Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore, Vol. I, The Gale Family,' page 134.
John Gale, Sr. of Kent County, Maryland, was sold 140 acres, Redmond's
Supply by John Hodgson of Cecil County, Maryland, who ratified the sale
in his will dated November 10, 1699.
On March 19, 1725, John Sr. conveyed to his son, John Gale, Jr., 50
acres of a tract called Redmond's Supply. On May 09, 1732, Gale conveyed
to his son John Gale, Jr., planter, a tract called Redmond's Supply, 250 acres.
NOTE: I believe that the above mentioned John Gale of Kent Co. MD, is the same John Gale who owned land in North Carolina and left his Will in Henrico Co. VA in 1733. John Gale's Will(above) DOES state that his son lives in Kent Co., MD, pointing to the likelyhood that these two John Gales are one and the same.

From: Alton Rogers <agrogers@ev1.net>
Date: Thu Jun 12, 2003 8:23:36 AM US/Central
To: Patrick McKinney <patmck@ispwest.com>
Subject: Re: John Gale died 1733. Will in 'Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., VA Part One 1654-1737
Patrick,
Yes I do know of this John Gale. He is my 5th ggrdfather George Gale's
brother. This John has descendants I have been in contact with. I will
forward your mail to John's descendants. Are you descended from Gale's?
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Alton Gayle Rogers
Manvel, Texas (20 miles south of Houston)
http://users2.ev1.net/~agrogers
I have in my data that John Gale was married three times. The first is
Elizabeth Tickle. Together they had five children. One marriage was to
the Widow Lewis. She had a child George Lewis. One marriage was to Widow
Jones. who had a child Evan Jones. To my knowledge John Gale and the
last two wives had no children together.
My 4th ggrdfather John Gale added a "Y" to Gale. We have been Gayle
since that time. I don't know why he added the "Y".
I didn't get permission from these two descendants of John Gale to send
you their addresses. I don't think they would mind though.
If I find more I will send them.
If you have more on the Gale's/Gayle's please share it with me.
Alton.
Kayla Davis <kjdavis100@hotmail.com>
Connie Davis Mincy <koni66@msn.com>
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GEORGE LEWIS TIMELINE--HENRICO/PRINCE GEORGE/AMELIA COUNTIES, VA

Feb 1733
George Lewis is named as the Executor in the Will of John Gale recorded in Henrico Co., VA(see above Will).

11 Oct 1738
At a court held Oct 1738, the churchwardens of Bristol Parish bind John Barrett, a poor orphan boy, to George Lewis, to learn the trade of a taylor.
SOURCE: 'Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792' abstracted and compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1975, page 20 (page 185 of Minute Book 1737-1740).

In suit for debt of Evan Jones, assignee of George Lewis, versus Owen Gilmore. Since defendant did not appear, plaintiff to recover from Gilmore and Thomas Williams, his security.
NOTE: Evan Jones is listed as 'my son' in John Gale's Will of 1733(see above).
SOURCE: 'Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792' abstracted and compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1975, page 22 (page 192 of Minute Book 1737-1740).

Suit of Evan Jones, assignee of George Lewis, versus Owen Gilmore, found for the plaintiff.
SOURCE: 'Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792' abstracted and compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1975, page 26 (page 206 of Minute Book 1737-1740).

George Lewis served on the following jury.
In suit for assault & battery brought by James McDaniel against John Maiden; a jury was impanelled as follows: Richard Taylor, Thomas Williams, John Stainback, Nicholas Hatch, Mathew Smart, Douglas Irby, William Gibbs, Joseph Simmons, Miles Thweatt, Peter Wynne, George Lewis and Hubert Hamlin. Found for the plaintiff, 1 shilling damages.
SOURCE: 'Prince George County, Virginia Records 1733-1792' abstracted and compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1975, page 48 (page 301 of Minute Book 1737-1740).

29 September 1741
{88} In Obedience to an order of Prince George County Court we the Subscribers met to possession the Lines between William Crawly and Captain Robert Munford and did Possession the said Lines by the consent of each partie, they being present, begining at the mouth of the Ridge Bottome, And runing up the said Bottom along the old Lines between the said parties to the Extent thereof. Given under our Hands & Seals this 29th day of September 1741.
Isham Epes Sheriff: (Seal), Thomas Williams foreman (Seal), Charles Hamlin (Seal), John Lewis Junior (Seal), GEORGE LEWIS (Seal), John Buttler (Seal), John Sturdivant (Seal) {Signum}, James Sturdivant (Seal), John H. Hall (Seal), Thomas Hardaway (Seal), John Mayse (Seal), John Fitzgarrald (Seal), William Parsons (Seal). John May Clerk of the Vestry.
SOURCE: 'The Vestry Book & Register of Bristol Parish, Virginia 1720-1789' by Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne. Private printing, Richmond, VA, 1898, page 106.

11 March 1742/3
221 acres of land on the head branches of Nammiseen Creek are surveyed for John Trent. (Patent Book 26, page 401 & Patent Book 34, page 195.)
SOURCE: "Amelia County Surveys* and Their Corresponding Patents" compiled by Dennis Ray Hudgins in Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Vol. 41, No. 4, page 324.
*William Watson's Survey Book, 1736-1751, Amelia County Land Records, Local Government Records Collection, Archival and Information Services Division, Library of Virginia.

5 April 1748
John Trent patents 221acres on the head branches of Nammiseen Creek in Amelia Co., VA; adjacent Watson, Ornsby, Frederick Ford & Hinton; 1.5.0 pounds.
SOURCES: Land Office Patents No. 26, 1747-1748(v. 1 & 2 pages 1-730), p. 401(Library of Virginia microfilm Reel 24) http://eagle.vsla.edu/cgi-bin/lonn.gateway?bib=0119-46660&conf=010000++++++++++++++
"Amelia County Surveys* and Their Corresponding Patents" compiled by Dennis Ray Hudgins in Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Vol. 41, No. 4, page 324.
Repository: Dallas Public Library, Dallas, TX.
*William Watson's Survey Book, 1736-1751, Amelia County Land Records, Local Government Records Collection, Archival and Information Services Division, Library of Virginia.

28 June 1753
Deed from Robert Stoker to George Lewis of Prince George Co., VA.
Considering: 130 pounds. 200 acres on both sides of Nottoway Road on head of Butterwood Swamp, with one corner lying on the county line, being land that Robert Stoker purchased from The Reverend John Ornsby by deed dated 22 August 1751.
Witnesses: John Mayes, Francis Malloy & James Mayes.
Possession obtained by George Lewis on June 28, 1753 in presence of same witnesses and deed ordered recorded.
SOURCE: 'Deed Book 5 and Deed Book 6 Amelia County, Virginia Deeds 1753 - 1759' abstracted and compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Mid-South Publishing Company, P.O. Box 188, Amelia, VA 23002, 1990. page 10(pages 30 & 32 of Deed Book.)

29 Jan. 1754
William Trent to George Lewis. Considering: 30 pounds. 100 acres, being part of the tract of 220 acres, adjacent lines of William Watson, deceased, Frederick Foard & Christopher Hinton, with all houses, etc.
Witnesses: Thomas Hinton, Christopher Hinton, & Henry Lewis.
Possession obtained by George Lewis in presence of same witnesses on Jan. 29, 1754. Deed acknowledged on March 24, 1754 & ordered recorded.
SOURCE: 'Deed Book 5 and Deed Book 6 Amelia County, Virginia Deeds 1753 - 1759' abstracted and compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Mid-South Publishing Company, P.O. Box 188, Amelia, VA 23002, 1990. page 21(page 130 of Deed Book).

12 Feb. 1754
John Trent sells 100 acres of this land to William Trent(unrecorded deed).

29 Aug 1754
George Lewis witnessed the following deed.
The Reverend John Ornsby to Frederick Ford. Considering: 20 pounds. 63 acres in Amelia County, "it being all that part of a tract of 1703 acres that lyeth in....Amelia, which said tract is part in Prince George County, now Dinwiddie County and part in Amelia, being a patent to the Reverend John Ornsby."
Witnesses: George Lewis, Peter Clark & Henry Lewis.
SOURCE: 'Deed Book 5 and Deed Book 6 Amelia County, Virginia Deeds 1753 - 1759' abstracted and compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Mid-South Publishing Company, P.O. Box 188, Amelia, VA 23002, 1990. page 36(page 261 of Deed Book).

27 Dec. 1754
GEORGE LEWIS TO HENRY LEWIS. Considering: Natural love & affection FOR SON HENRY. 100 acres on head of Butterwood Creek, lately conveyed to said George Lewis by William Trent, adjacent land of Frederick Ford & Watson, with all houses, etc.
Witnesses: Charles Hamlin, Jr., John Hightower, Jr. and Thomas Claiborne.
SOURCE: 'Deed Book 5 and Deed Book 6 Amelia County, Virginia Deeds 1753 - 1759' abstracted and compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Mid-South Publishing Company, P.O. Box 188, Amelia, VA 23002, 1990. page 69(page 35 of Deed Book).
(page 38 of Deed Book) Possession obtained by Henry Lewis (no date given).

24 July 1755
Duncomb Carmical to George Lewis. Considering 40 pounds. 370 acres commonly called 'Martin's Spring', bounded as by deed from John Owensby(Ornsby) to said Carmical on 27 Feb. 1754. Witnesses: none listed.
Possession obtained by George Lewis & deed ordered recorded on July 24, 1755.
SOURCE: 'Amelia Co., VA Deeds, Deed Books 5 & 6, Deeds 1753-1759', abstracted and compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Mid-South Publishing Company, P.O. Box 188, Amelia, VA 23002, 1990. page 44(page 328 & 329 of Deed Book.)

27 Nov. 1755
Ordinary License issued to George Lewis(these licenses good for 4 years).
SOURCE: 'Amelia Co., VA Order Book 4', page 17

11 Jan 1757
George and Henry Lewis witnessed the following deed.
William Grigg and James Grigg, Jr. to John Ornsby. Considering 56/5/0. 376 acres in two tracts: (1) 188 acres on the left side of Leaths Creek belonging to James Grigg, adjacent line of William Featherston on Leaths Creek near the bridge, the road, line of Simmons & the dividing line between the Griggs & Tucker line. (2) 188 acres, land of William Grigg, adjacent lines of Simmons, Ford, Tucker, & the dividing line between the Griggs.
Witnesses: George Lewis & Henry Lewis.

15 Dec 1757
George Lewis, 221 acres on the head branches of Nammiseen Creek(see above patent dated 5 April 1748); adjacent Watson, Ornsby, Frederick Ford, & Hinton for 1 pound, 5 shillings. Whereas by Patent of 5 April 1748 granted to John Trent(Patent Book 26, page 401) and whereas the said John Trent and George Lewis in whom the Right of the Land is since become vested hath failed to pay Quit Rents and to make cultivation & improvements, and William Baxter hath made humble Suit and obtained a grant for the same which he hath assigned unto the said George Lewis. (Patent No. 34, 1756-62, p. 195.)
SOURCE: "Amelia County Surveys and Their Corresponding Patents" compiled by Dennis Ray Hudgins in Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Vol. 41, No. 4, page 324. Repository: Dallas Public Library, Dallas, TX.

15 Jan 1758
George Lewis witnessed the following deed to John Lewis**.
Deed. John Ornsby of Notoway Parish to John Lewis of Notoway Parish. Considering 30 pounds. 220 acres adjacent lines of Thomas Haynes & William Thomas, with all woods, etc.
Witnesses: Fredrick Foorde, Amos (X) Liptrott & George Lewis.
Possession obtained by John Lewis & considering money paid on Jan. 15, 1758. Deed previously proven by oaths of Fredrick Foorde & George Lewis, and then proven by oath of Amos Liptrott on May 25, 1758 & ordered recorded.
SOURCE: 'Deed Book 5 and Deed Book 6 Amelia County, Virginia Deeds 1753 - 1759'
Abstracted and Compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, Mid-South Publishing Company, P.O. Box 188, Amelia, VA 23002, 1990. page 89(page 318 and 319 of Deed Book).
**NOTE: This compiler, Patrick McKinney, believes that the John Lewis of the above deed could be the brother of George Lewis. There is no proof at this time to substantiate this proposed sibling relationship and more study is needed to establish this as true.

27 April 1758
Ordinary License re-issued to George Lewis
Source: Amelia Co., VA Order Book 5, page 79)

14 Aug 1759
Deed from Benjamin Milner of St. Lukes Parish in Roan (Rowan) County, NC to George Lewis of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, for 50 pounds VA money & divers other good causes, a certain tract of land of about 100 acres in Nottoway Parish in Amelia Co., bounded by the Forks of the Tomahitton Cr. Signed - Benjamin Milner.
Witnesses: John Hightower Jr., David, Francis Lewis, John Durham. Recorded Nov 22, 1759.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 12 (p. 99 in Deed Book 7)

9 Jun 1760
Deed from Matthew Ornsby of Amelia Co. to Hans Steger of Amelia Co., for 32 pounds 5 shillings, a certain tract of land of 510 acres in Amelia Co., bounded by Lewis, Ornsby, Frederick Ford, Peter Clarke, Henry Jones, Peter Williams line(which was laid off for him), Hudson. Signed--Matthew Ornsby. Witnesses: Thomas Claiborne, George Lewis, John Flinn. Recorded Jun 27, 1760.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 24 (p. 265 in Deed Book 7)
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Francis Lewis, son of George Lewis, and his family are living and taxed on 510 acres of land in Dinwiddie Co., VA in the reconstructed tax list of VA-1787. How and when Francis Lewis obtained this peice of land and whether or not this 510 acres is the same acreage as the 1760 land sale above, is not known. Furthur research is needed to track this 510 acre plot of land.
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19 Jun 1760
Deed from Matthew Ornsby of Amelia Co. to William Glascock of Dinwiddie County, for 100lbs a certain tract of land of about 400 acres in Amelia County. on both sides of Butterwood Creek and bounded by John Lewis, Haynes, North Branch, George Lewis, Steger, Hood.
Signed--Matthew Ornsby. Witnessess: Francis Poythress, John Poythress, James Hinton, John Hightower, Jr., Edmund Poythress. Recorded Nov. 27, 1760.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds", 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 32 (p. 361 in Deed Book 7)

25 Jul 1760
George Lewis attended estate sale for Rev. John Ornsby. Other attendees were John Lewis, Thomas Claiborne, and others.
SOURCE: "Will Book I, Amelia County, Virginia, Wills 1735-1761, Bonds 1735-1754". Abstracted and Compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey Mid-South Publishing Co., Amelia, Virginia, FHL #975.5 A1 no. 122, p. 46 (p. 177 in Will Book I).

26 Jan 1761
Deed from Thomas Hood of Amelia, to William Hulme of Amelia, about 200 acres in Amelia where I now live, bounded by Lewis, George Lewis..
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 38 (p. 412 in Deed Book 7)

24 Mar 1761
Deed from Nathaniel Mason of Nottoway Parish in Amelia to Matthew Ornsby of same. Witnesses: George Lewis, Francis Lewis, William Hightower, John Hightower Jr.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 38 (p. 414 in Deed Book 7)

24 Mar 1761
Deed from Charles Williams & Frances, his wife, of Amelia, to George Lewis of Amelia, for 80 pounds, a certain tract of land of about 200 acres in Amelia bounded by George Ford's line on Mingo Run, William Thomas, Thomas Hood. Signed - Charles Williams, Frances (X her mark) Williams. Witnesses: John Hightower Jr, Francis Lewis, William Hightower.

24 Mar 1761
Deed from George Lewis of Amelia Co., to Francis Lewis of Amelia Co., for 40 pounds, a certain tract of land of about 100 acres in Amelia Co., being part of the tract that said George Lewis has lately purchased of Charles Williams of Amelia. Signed - Geo Lewis. Recorded Mar 26, 1761.
SOURCE: 'Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765', copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 38 (p. 417 in Deed Book 7.)

26 May 1761
George Lewis and Catherine, his wife,
of Nottoway Parish in Amelia County to John Hightower, Jr. of same, for 50 pounds and for
divers other causes, a certain tract of land of about 100 acres in Amelia County and
bounded by one of the Forks of Tomahitton Creek. Signed - George Lewis,
Catherine (x her mark) Lewis. Witnesses: Bell Hulm, Abraham (x his mark)Ford,
William Hulm. Recorded May 27, 1762.
SOURCE: 'Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765', copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369 (Page 626 in Deed Book 7.)

JULY COURT 1761--Amelia County
George Lewis, Plaintiff, versus Francis and Peter Epes, Executors of Francis Epes, deceased, who was Executor of Lewis Epes, deceased, Defendants, In Chancery.
The Plaintiff having put in a General Replication to Defendants' answer, on his motion, Commissions are awarded the parties to examine and take the Depositions of their witnesses in this cause.
SOURCE: 'Amelia Co., VA Order Book No. 6, 1760-1763', by TLC Genealogy, 2002, page 104.

11 Mar 1762
Deed from William Hulme (Hulm) and Elizabeth, his wife, of Amelia, to Francis Lewis of Amelia County for 110 pounds 14 shillings, a certain tract of land of about 200 acres in Amelia on both sides of Mingoe's Branch, joining the Butterwood Creek, bounded by George Lewis, Thomas Hood, Hanz Hendrick Steger. Signed - William Hulm, Betty (X her mark) Hulm. Witnesses: John Lewis, Charles Williams, John Tudor, John Hood. Recorded Mar 25, 1762.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 55 (p. 561 in Deed Book 7.)

26 May 1762
Deed from George Lewis and Catherine, his wife, of Nottoway Parish in Amelia County, to John Hightower Jr. of same, for 50 pounds and for divers other causes, a certain tract of land of about 100 acres in Amelia County and bounded by one of the Forks of Tomahitton Creek, said Creek. Signed George Lewis, Catherine (X her mark) Lewis. Witnesses: Bell Hulm, Abraham (X his mark) Ford, William Hulm. Recorded May 27, 1762.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 61-62 (p. 626 in Deed , Book 7.)

26 May 1762
Deed from George Lewis and Catherine (Catron), his wife, to LeRoy Hammond of Richmond County, for and in consideration of 100 pounds cash a certain tract of land and 2 able Negro slaves to the Lewises paid, the Lewises sell to Hammond all that tract of 200 acres which George Lewis purchased of Robert Stoker. The tract is in Amelia on the head of Butterwood Swamp and bounded by the Amelia County line on Cocke's Road. Signed - George Lewis, Catherine (X her mark) Lewis. Witnesses: John Hightower Jr., William Hulm, Bell Hulm. Recorded May 27, 1762.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 62 (p. 629 in Deed Book 7.)

21 Feb 1764
Deed from George Lewis of Amelia County, to Robert Hutchings of Dinwiddie County, for 30 pounds, all that tract of land of 221 acres in Amelia on the brances of Namozene Creek and bounded by Watson, Ornsby, Frederick Ford, Hinton, which tract was patented to said George Lewis on Apr 5, 1748.(see above for confusing explanation of this grant) Signed George Lewis, Catherine (X her mark) Lewis. Witnesses: George Smith, Frederick Ford, George Ford. Recorded Feb. 23, 1764.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 98 (p. 279 in Deed Book 8.)

21 Feb 1764
DEED FROM GEORGE LEWIS OF AMELIA, TO HIS SON FRANCIS OF AMELIA for 100 pounds, my plantation and land whereon I now live, containing 100 acres bounded by George Ford, Ming's Branch, Wm Thomas, John Lewis, John Stepto, said Francis, reserving only during the natural life of the said George Lewis, in & to the above granted premises. Signed George Lewis, Catherine (X her mark) Lewis. Witnesses: George Smith, Frederick Ford, George Ford. Recorded Feb 23, 1764.
SOURCE: "Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765", copyright 1990 by T.L.C. Genealogy, P.O. Box 403369, Miami Beach, FL 33140-1369, FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 98 (p. 282 in Deed Book 8.)

9 Apr 1765
We, George Lewis & Henry Lewis of Amelia County, for 126 pounds 10 shillings, sell to Francis Lewis, "one parcell of Negroes" viz, Bristol, Amey, Young Judah, & Old Judah, all the household furniture, cattle & hogs. Signed Apr 9, 1765 - George Lewis, Henry Lewis. Witnesses: John Lewis, John Wynne. Recorded Aug 22, 1765.
SOURCE: 'Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765', FHL 975.5634 R2a, p. 128 (p. 588 in Deed Book 8.)

Sept 1767
George Lewis witnessed a deed from John Hightower of Lunenburg County, to Abner Bates of Amelia County, for 100 lbs, all messuage of land containing about 225 acres on both sides of the little he___ swamp in Amelia County and bounded by Hugh Williams, Mitchell, Jackson. Signed John Hightower. Witnesses: Stephen Cocke, George Lewis, John Crenshaw. Recorded 22 October 1767.
SOURCE: 'Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1765-1768', copyright 1990 by TLC Genealogy P.O. Box 403369 Miama Beach, FL 33140-1369, p. 28(p. 220 in Deed Book 9.)

29 Dec 1772
George Lewis is listed in the following deed.
James Grigg of Amelia County to William Glascock & Ann, his wife, of Dinwiddie County, VA, considering 300 pounds, 160 acres in Amelia County on Butterwood Creek, adjacent lines of John Lewis, Haynes, the county line, Goodwyn, Henry Lewis, George Lewis, Steger & Wood, with all woods, etc.
Witnesses: Peter Stainback,. Henry Thweatt, Jr., John Jackson, Jr., Argil Hancks, Thomas (X) North & John Bennitt.
Proven: July 22 1773 as to Grigg by Thweat, North & Branch.
SOURCE: 'Unrecorded Deeds & Other Documents Amelia County, Virginia 1750-1902' by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey. Mid-South Publishing Company, P.O. Box 659, Amelia, VA 23002. 1994, page 22.

28 Sept 1779
Suit:
Thomas Poythress versus George Lewis.
Thomas Poythress, plaintiff, versus George Lewis, defendant, in Trespass. Dismissed for want of Prosecution.
In an accompanying suit filed the same day.
Suit:
Thomas Poythress versus Lewelling Williamson.
Thomas Poythress, plaintiff, versus Lewelling Williamson, defendant, In Case. Dismissed for want of Prosecution.
SOURCE: 'Brunswick County, VA Order Book 1774-1782,' page 306.
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The children of George Lewis were reconstructed using several sources:
1. Henry Lewis--
27 Dec. 1754
George Lewis sells 100 acres 'for love & affection to my son Henry Lewis'.
SOURCE: 'Deed Book 5 and Deed Book 6 Amelia County, Virginia Deeds 1753 - 1759,' page 69.
2. Margaret Lewis--
22 Feb 1758/59 marriage to James Reese that lists George Lewis as her father.
SOURCE: Bristol Parish Register
3. Mary Lewis--
6 Mar 1742/43 birth record in the Bristol Parish Register that lists George & Katherine Lewis as her parents.
SOURCE: Bristol Parish Register
4. Sarah Lewis--
23 Aug 1764 marriage to Lewelling Williamson that lists George Lewis as her father.
SOURCE: Bristol Parish Register
5. Francis Lewis--
21 Feb 1764 land deed from George Lewis of Amelia Co., VA to his son, Francis Lewis of Amelia Co., VA.
SOURCE: 'Amelia County, Virginia Deeds, 1759-1765'
6. John Lewis--
SOURCE: 'The History of Hancock County, Georgia. Ancestors, Families, and Genealogies' by Elizabeth Wiley Smith, 1974, page 101. "John Lewis and his brother, Francis Lewis of Virginia, came to Georgia soon after the Revolutionary War and settled on Fort Creek in Hancock County."
A Lewis family record written 13 September, 1884 was also used. This chart was in the posession of Miss Julia Lewis of Prattville, Alabama, a granddaughter of Henry Dudley and Mary Anne Pearce Lewis. The chart was obtained by Theresa Dudley Pope Stingely(dksting_681@bellsouth.net), a 4th great granddaughter of Francis 1st & Lucy Dudley Lewis, who copied it and gave it to me in late 2002.
The chart shows three brothers--Henry, John and Francis Lewis--and some of their descendants through the 3rd generation.

• Married: ABT 1735 in Virginia ³

1. Henry LEWIS b: ABT 1737 in Virginia
2. Margaret LEWIS b: ABT 1740
3. Mary LEWIS b: 6 Mar 1742/43 in Bristol Parish, VA
4. Francis LEWIS b: ABT 1743 in VA
5. Sarah LEWIS b: ABT 1744 in Virginia
6. John LEWIS b: ABT 1745 in Virginia

1. Text: George Lewises birth date a guesstimate on compiler's part. Three sources were used to estimate his birth date. 1. His son Henry's estimated birth date of 1737. 2. George Lewis being named as executor of John Gale's Will of 1733, which means that he would most likely be at least 21 years of age in 1733. 3. The birth of his daughter Mary on 6 Mar 1742/3 recorded in the Bristol Parish Register, VA.
2. Type: Book
   Author: Reiley Kidd
   Periodical: Amelia County Order Books 17 & 18, June 1785 - March 1788
   Publication: Amelia County Historical Society, Amelia, VA 23002
   Page: 129a
   Detail: At a Court held for Amelia Co. on Friday, 28 April 1786; On the petition of George Lewis, he is exempt from paying taxes in the future.
3. Text: No marriage record has been located for George and Catherine Lewis. The marriage date assumption of circa 1735 is based on an Amelia Co., VA land deed dated 27 Dec. 1754 whereby George Lewis deeds 'his son' Henry 100 acres of land. Henry would most probably have been at least 18 years old at the time of this deed making his birthday ca 1737, therefore George and Catherine Lewis would have been married at least by 1735.