This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lewis-McCarter-Sapp Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kg.2ADI/1706 Message Board Post: Pike County Republician Nov. 20, 1918 Jame Lewis was born in Wexford County Ireland, December 25, 1830 and came with his wife and one child to America, arriving at New Canton Ill., Oct 10, 1865. Two years later he moved to the farm in Pleasant Vale township, 3 miles southwest of El Dara, where he lived until his death Oct. 14, 1918. Three children preceded him in death. The six surviving are Mrs. Jennie Sapp of Quincy,Wash.; Mrs. Eva McCarter of Hannibal; Mrs. Myrtle Fox of New Canton; Samuel at home, Arthur of Pittsfield and Floy of El Dara. The wife is also living. Mr. Lewis was identified with the Protestant Church in Ireland, but did not unite with any after he came to this country. Funeral services conducted by Rev. A.E. Thomas, were held Sunday morning.