Biographical details of George Washington Lewis I
(1800 - 1889)
Deeds
E4-195, Tredyffrin, 1831, 2a 133p, see table P.5 (William Standly tract)
G4-235, Tredyffrin, 1833, 1/6 part of 107a 42p. Robert Grover died intestate in 1809. The track was inherited by his five daughters and one son. Deed releases Sarah Lewis' 1/6th moeity to the rest of the siblings.
K4-235, Tredyffrin, 1835, 41.25p (Richard Hunt tract); sale in V5-185 (1854) to Elizabeth Lewis; Sold tract by T6-520 (1862) as adminstrator of the estate of Elizabeth Lewis.
H5-382, Tredyffrin, 1845, 3a,
S5-465, Tredyffrin, 1853, 10a 20p, see table P.5 (William Standly tract)
(A7-90, Easttown, 1865, 88a 3r 7p, executor of John Leamy)
U7-121, Tredyffrin, 1870, 2a 110p, sale of a tract partially owned by his wife, Sarah Grover. Inherited from Ann Grover jointly with Thomas J. Grover. Land originally purchased by Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret, and Ann Grover as tenants in common.
U7-131, Tredyffrin, 1870. Purchased ½ moeity of 8a 1r 26p from Thomas J. Grover to Sarah Lewis for $1,500. Inherited from Ann Grover.
Breou’s atlas, 1883, 28a on west side of Contention Lane
C10-279, Tredyffrin, 1886, 8a 1r 26p, sale of a tract owned by his wife, Sarah Grover; next to Old Eagle School
1840 census
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
1850 census
Geo. W. Lewis 49, carpenter
Sarah Lewis 46
Emaline Lewis 20
J. M. Lewis 14
Thomas S. Lewis 11
George W. Lewis 9
Sarah S. Lewis 6
Mary E. Lewis 3
Margarett E. Lewis 1
1860 census
Geo. W. Lewis 60
Sarah Lewis 55
Emeline Lewis 30
J. Morris 24
T. L. Lewis 22
J. W. Lewis 20
S. S. Lewis 17
M. E. Lewis 12
1870 census
Geo. W. Lewis 70
Sarah Lewis 66
Emeline Lewis 40
Jules W. Lewis 30
Sarah S. Lewis 27
Mary E. Lewis 23
Elizabeth Lewis 22
Evan Lewis 63
1880 census
Geo. W. Lewis 80
Sarah Lewis 76
Emdine Lewis 50
Sarah S. Lewis 36
Elisabeth M. Lewis 31
Will:
Died Tredyffrin, 1889 (probate)
|