This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: yolewis Surnames: Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/13608/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have any Lewis' with pre -1850's ties to Tazewell County, VA (or southwest Virginia area) tested with Lewis surname family tree DNA? Here is ours (via kits 28840, 42098) that corresponds to entry in 1850 Tazewell VA census: Family # 208, all born in Virginia: 208 LEWIS, JOHN 29 M FARMER (born around 1819/1821?) 208 LEWIS, RODA 27 F 208 LEWIS, DAVID S 3 M 208 LEWIS, ALLEN F 11M M He is listed in Tazewell, VA tax rolls starting in 1843 paying for a horse and left the county somewhere between 1852-1854. He lived in Cove Creek area (by Dills, Hicks, Neal and Steele families). Both John and his wife listed VA for birthplace for their parents. Lewis is not a common surname in the records for that part of VA in early 1800's so I am hoping we can eliminate (or match) by DNA if your family was already tested. Thanks so much. 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. <br>