This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: grrr0001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12188.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi joycemaxsom Thank you for replying. Diminutives and nicknames are always tricky. I'm trying to determine if the two Elizabeth/Betty/Bettey Lewises are the same person (or not), despite a difference in birth year (Betty Lewis 1 = 1801 and Betty Lewis 2 = 1973.) If they were two different people, then just more information about each. Betty (one or both) was married to Henry Parfitt (1796 - 1858; Shepton Mallet, Somerset); possible children: Ann Parfitt (1821 - 1861 married to Henry Rabbitts (1836), Sarah Parfitt (1826), John Edward Parfitt (1827), William James Parfitt (1928), Elizabeth Parfitt (1831), [henry] Stephen Parfitt (1838) married to Margaret Jones (1836), Mary Louisa Parfitt (1841/2) and Mary Jane Parfitt (1845.) Thanks in advance for all replies. Kind regards Grant Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dannyLOwen Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/6987.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the information I have Solomon was born in Nova Scotia. Do you know his father's name? I believe it was Abraham Lewis. Would like to communicate with you on these individuals. According to DNA we are related. Dowen4@kc.rr.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DanOwen500 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/4872.6.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to communicate with you on the Lewis family in Nova Scotia, Canada, especially the family of John Morgan Lewis/Morgan Lewis of Annapolis Co., NS, CA My current e mail address is Dowen4@kc.rr.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joycemaxson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12188.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bettey is a nickname for Elizabeth Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: macbob_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11475.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Debra, My brothers,sisters and I are also researching Cleo and Jesse Lewis (our grandparents). We will be happy to share with you what little we have so far. We were at Ruby Lewis's(Bernard Lewis's wife who lived belside cleo) house yesterday and scanned all of Cleo's family photos. We are in the process of putting those on CD. If you want we can send you a copy of the photo CD. I think Cleo's parents were James & Minnie Lawson. We are going to the Princeton Courthouse today to try to get more info. Our mother was Mary Etta Lewis daughter of Jesse and Cleo. Please email us and let us know what you have found and we will do the same. Thanks, Bob Lockhart Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thanks Sue, I will check into all of the below. ?I appreciate your response. Bill -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: LEWIS@rootsweb.com Sent: Wed, Aug 12, 2009 6:33 pm Subject: Re: [LEWIS] Meriwether and Alexander Lewis This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SuZQ59 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11677.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have seen your posts here and I believe on GenForum, I don't know if my information will help or hinder in your search. These Lewises are a confusing bunch, especially since they kept using the same names generation after generation, but here goes. This info. came from my mother, I have inherited the job of family genealogist and mother was not too careful about documenting her facts. I do know that almost all of this came from one of the following: "The Lineage of Mary Jane Elizabeth Lewis" by MJE Lewis, "Genealogy of the Lewis and Kindred Families" by John Meriwether McAllister, "Lewis of Warner Hall, the History of a Family" by Merrow Egerton Sorley and "Lewises, Meriwethers, and Their Kin" by Sarah Travers Lewis Anderson. She borrowed the books from someone so I do not have them to check these facts. I am still sorting and trying to verify. Fielding Lewis was the 3rd son of John Lewis and Frances Fielding. Fielding b. 7/7/1725 (this date comes from the "Legend of Lewis" site) d. 1/1782 m Catherine Washington (she was his 2nd cousin and also the 1st cousin of George Washington). She died after 4 years of marriage. Fielding then married Betty Washington who was the only sister of George Washington. I do not know how many children they may have had but I do know that they had a son named Lawrence Fielding Lewis (Jr?) and it was said that he was his Uncle George's favorite nephew. L. Fielding married Eleanor Parks Custis the granddaughter of Martha Washington. Eleanor's brother George Washington Parke Custis and Eleanor were adopted by George and Martha after the death of their parents. George deeded Lawrence and Eleanor a part of Mt. Vernon and they built a large home on their acerage naming it Woodlawn Plantation. The property is owned by the National Park Service today. Eleanor's brother owned and lived in the famous Custis-Lee mansion in Arlington, VA, his daughter Mary married Gen. Robert E. Lee. So far I have been unable to find any Alexander Lewis in the info. I have. There is no Nancy Ann Alexander mentioned nor any Fawcett, Pollock, Hamiltons or Fultons. Since I am really just begining I don't know enough to discuss much with you but would be glad to share what I have inherited from my Mother. I am not a direct descendent from this line but from Fielding's Great Uncle Robert who married Jane Meriwether. Hope this does not confuse more than it helps. Sue Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LEWIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: grrr0001 Surnames: Lewis Luis Parfitt Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12188/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to work out the family of Henry Parfitt 1796 - 1858 of Shepton Mallet, Somerset; children Ann (1821 - 1861), Sarah (1826), John Edward (1827), William James (1829), (Henry) Stephen (1838), and (Mary) Louisa (1841). The 1841 and 1851 UK Census has Henry Parfitt married to Elizabeth Parfitt, born 1801 Downhead, Somerset. I have found a marriage event on FamilySearch for Henry Parfitt and Elizabeth Lewis on 1821. A number of Ancestry.co.uk online family trees also have a Bettey Lewis (possibly Luis or Luish) 1793 - 1858, also of Downhead, Somerset, married to Henry. Is someone able to shed some light on which, or both, Elizabeth and Bettey were married to Henry Parfitt? If both, which children belong to whom? Many thanks. Your help is appreciated. Grant Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aleishaknowles Surnames: Lewis Mooney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12187/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Zeffa Odessa Lewis born in Texas July 6,1889. She married James Calvin Mooney. She died May 18 1938. Also, census says her mother was born in TX and her father in AL. I am stuck and can go no further. Please, if anyone has any info esp about her parents, please post or contact me. Thank you!!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: craingen Surnames: Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11440.2.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We have a group in our project that descend from this line. Matching their results would not prove that a descendant descended from Meriwether, but it would prove beyond any reasonable doubt that the participant descended from the same ancestor that Meriwether and the others descended from, i.e., the progenitor from Wales. Most researchers believe this was John Lewis of Monmouthshire and Poropotanck Creek, Va. Group 5 here: https://www.familytreedna.com/ftGroups_score_frame_classic.aspx?pass=qF7xymjPSRrDs6O1jKVmVOfM6Ma2nXS01tkG0Iak5PURMftastABJRltynkXrpki13Eq6IXMBs6Odx7hi8nczK8MLXfGMapt6GnLm0dwILLnGzqTlAP+jEq5ZFgJKqkefwdP2bTjZRA= The results would be interesting, indeed! Pedigrees here: http://www.lewissurnamednaproject.com/lineage_gr5.htm Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

On Sep 14, 2009, at 8:17 AM, ljcrain wrote: > It is still much easier to compare results within the same testing > company. > Not only are markers given in different order, but different > markers are > tested and expressed and weighted differently. > > And if you want to belong to the Lewis DNA Project which has 352 > members you > must test with our chosen lab. That's unfortunate. So if I am a male Lewis surname descendant and I've had my DNA tested elsewhere other than Family Tree DNA, I can't come to your party? What is the ethical and scientific justification for such a restriction? NOTE: I'm not suggesting a conflict of interest. I know that LJ Crain is a sincere and dedicated genealogy researcher, and I appreciate everything she's done to promote and sustain this project. It just seems suggestive at best, and counterproductive in the long run, if the true goal of this project is to research DNA connections, to limit one's participation to one DNA testing lab. Michael Alan Lewis Documented 11th generation lineal male descendant of Edmond Lewes of Lynn, Massachusetts

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cynthia_nottingham Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11440.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Could this male ancestor have a DNA test done to prove he was a direct descendant of Merriwether? There are other people from Merriwethers family that have done genealogical DNA tests and I assume the a match for this male could help provide some closure to the question? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trailseekJPS Surnames: LEWIS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12185.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Perhaps you have discovered some information that pertains to David Lewis of TN. I will repeat my message on the BENTON TN board back in April 2009.. > > > > Folks, I was seeking any info about 'David Lewis' listed as one of the first settlers of Eagle Creek, within the "Goodspeed" History of Benton County,TN. One source for this claim is made at:http://www.tngenweb.org/benton/goodspeedhist.html 09/12/08; and, back on 5 April 2002 I made an inquiry to the LEWIS MSG. Board, with no success of replies. Now it's 2009. There is a David Lee Lewis born 30 January 1877, Camden, TN which is within Benton County, TN. This David Lee Lewis later died on 6 November 1938, and does not have a US SSI record. Apparently he died without a SS number. I have not yet discovered his wife's name, but he did have 7 children and so far I have found one of those children a son named Herschell Nathan Lewis, was born in Jefferson, Texas and as well as brothers, Herschell had a sister named Hazel Lewis who married a Mr. Burns and they lived in Sulpher Springs, Texas. I am trying to find out if anyone has connected David Lee Lewis born 30 January 1877, Camden, TN, to the original settler named David Lewis of Eagle Creek in TN. Perhaps there are other siblings of David Lewis (the settler) as we know there are 7 children of David Lee Lewis 1877 TN - died 1938 who may have died in Texas (Not proven yet) Any research is greatly appreciated. I also can be reached at trailseekjps@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42RoseHill Surnames: LEWIS Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12186/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEWIS Fred and Opal I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,139 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com . If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

It is still much easier to compare results within the same testing company. Not only are markers given in different order, but different markers are tested and expressed and weighted differently. And if you want to belong to the Lewis DNA Project which has 352 members you must test with our chosen lab. Their benefits are not available elswhere. Janet Lewis Crain Lewis DNA Project Administrator ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Lewis" <massmsx@gmail.com> To: <lewis@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [LEWIS] LEWIS Digest, Vol 4, Issue 259 > This turns out not to be the case. The results from any testing lab > can be compared with the results from any other testing lab. If this > weren't the case, there would be no use in doing any testing at all. > > Choose the DNA lab that works best for you and is recommended by other > genealogy researchers. Don't expect excessive changes in your > genealogy, nor should you expect any miraculous connections to appear > that you don't already know. The most DNA testing can give you is > confirmation of what you've already documented, or a new direction for > documentary research. > > DNA testing does not prove any connections that are undocumented in > public or private records. Documentation is still necessary and > absolute. > > Michael > > On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 5:49 AM, V Williams <m5x95@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >> >> Each testing center has their own testing system & none match each other >> test centers. SO > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LEWIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.97/2370 - Release Date: 09/14/09 11:36:00

This turns out not to be the case. The results from any testing lab can be compared with the results from any other testing lab. If this weren't the case, there would be no use in doing any testing at all. Choose the DNA lab that works best for you and is recommended by other genealogy researchers. Don't expect excessive changes in your genealogy, nor should you expect any miraculous connections to appear that you don't already know. The most DNA testing can give you is confirmation of what you've already documented, or a new direction for documentary research. DNA testing does not prove any connections that are undocumented in public or private records. Documentation is still necessary and absolute. Michael On Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 5:49 AM, V Williams <m5x95@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Each testing center has their own testing system & none match each other test centers. SO

Dear Ladyw8tn41,     DNA testing has been the best genology tool since bread & butter.   Anyone that says,     "its not perfected yet/or doesn't believe" is really saying I have been burnt.  and  that is not my family, that is not what I have told, my paper trail is correct, the DNA is wrong.     So you must be prepared for DNA results, many families have been caught by surprized from the results. Authors of family history books have been proven wrong.    Then it is time to re-valuate your information, because you now have another challange, the old question, who, what, when, where & why.   Each testing center has their own testing system & none match each other test centers. SO Which Testing center do I use?   (My suggetion only)  Is My Family Tree (Familytreedna.com) Is the only one that has a surname data base, people that can answer questions, help if needed. Other testing centers give you your results then you are on your own.  If you find yourself with that problem, Family Tree with compare your results for a small fee.   Family Tree should have another sale soon, I would wait till a new sale. (last sale was 36 markers $123 postaged included)   36 marker is the best way to go, it will put you with your proper family. 12 marker can show-up with a dozen surnames.     Good luck & happy hunting.       --- On Mon, 9/14/09, lewis-request@rootsweb.com <lewis-request@rootsweb.com> wrote: From: lewis-request@rootsweb.com <lewis-request@rootsweb.com> Subject: LEWIS Digest, Vol 4, Issue 259 To: lewis@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 7:00 AM Today's Topics:    1. Re: Meriwether Lewis and Sacajawea (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com)    2. Re: Meriwether Lewis and Sacajawea (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com)    3. LEWIS Virgil and Lorene (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com)    4. David Lewis of TN and TX,    daughter Mary Robert Lewis of TX       and maybe a son JR Lewis (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:59:48 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [LEWIS] Meriwether Lewis and Sacajawea To: <LEWIS@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1252864791.374594@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ladyw8tn41 Surnames: Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11440.1.1.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would dearly love to have our DNA tested for Lewis lineage.  Alas, but it is too expensive--neither I nor any of my siblings have the dough for it. But if I ever get the extra money--you can bet that I'l be having it done! I found that DNA website a few years back too and salivated over the prospect of being able to have our DNA run. Someday, LadyW8tn41 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:40:03 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [LEWIS] Meriwether Lewis and Sacajawea To: <LEWIS@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1252867203.381419@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: craingen Surnames: lewis, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11440.1.1.1.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is well worth the cost to have your DNA done. For the LEWIS project you would need a male participant who is either a born Lewis or biologically a Lewis. The cost is $99. or pay $25. more and and more than double the markers tested. If there are 4 of you, that's $31. each. https://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Lewis-2 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:48:03 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: [LEWIS] LEWIS Virgil and Lorene To: <LEWIS@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1252885684.666360@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42MountOlivet Surnames: LEWIS Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12184/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEWIS Virgil and Lorene                                   I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.    Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.  This is one of the 207,139 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com  If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:40:26 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: [LEWIS] David Lewis of TN and TX,    daughter Mary Robert Lewis     of TX and maybe a son JR Lewis To: <LEWIS@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1252899626.442210@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathrynAshley92 Surnames: Lewis and McCuistion Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12185/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just got this death certificate I can not read the parent's names or where they were born.  It is of Mary Robert McCuistion born Dec 7 1856 died June 21, 1934 in Olney, Texas.  I can read the father is David Lewis born in Eron (?) TN and the mother is either Lauren or Laurie Abst(that is all the letters I can make out) The witness was JR Lewis.  If you can help me or want to try to read it let me know.  Thanks!!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ To contact the LEWIS list administrator, send an email to LEWIS-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the LEWIS mailing list, send an email to LEWIS@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LEWIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of LEWIS Digest, Vol 4, Issue 259 *************************************

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathrynAshley92 Surnames: Lewis and McCuistion Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12185/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just got this death certificate I can not read the parent's names or where they were born. It is of Mary Robert McCuistion born Dec 7 1856 died June 21, 1934 in Olney, Texas. I can read the father is David Lewis born in Eron (?) TN and the mother is either Lauren or Laurie Abst(that is all the letters I can make out) The witness was JR Lewis. If you can help me or want to try to read it let me know. Thanks!!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42MountOlivet Surnames: LEWIS Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12184/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEWIS Virgil and Lorene I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 207,139 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: craingen Surnames: lewis, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11440.1.1.1.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is well worth the cost to have your DNA done. For the LEWIS project you would need a male participant who is either a born Lewis or biologically a Lewis. The cost is $99. or pay $25. more and and more than double the markers tested. If there are 4 of you, that's $31. each. https://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Lewis-2 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Ladyw8tn41 Surnames: Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11440.1.1.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would dearly love to have our DNA tested for Lewis lineage. Alas, but it is too expensive--neither I nor any of my siblings have the dough for it. But if I ever get the extra money--you can bet that I'l be having it done! I found that DNA website a few years back too and salivated over the prospect of being able to have our DNA run. Someday, LadyW8tn41 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.