This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: biglen64 Surnames: Lewis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/11943/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents and family of my grandfather John L Lewis b1884 Nash Co d.1950 Tarboro, Edgecombe Co. NC. Relatives say my grandfather rarely spoke of his family history because his father, my ggrandfather killed my ggrandmother with an axe. Whether this was an accident or intentional is unclear. The story says that after killing her he ran off into the woods where he was found dead also. I do not know how old John L Lewis was when this happened. John L's death certificate lists his father as Bell Lewis and his mother as unknown. I know the names of two of John's brothers, Joseph and Ruffin. My aunt seems to remember that he had other sibs including sisters but she doesn't remember their names. I've found census records with Ruffin and Johnny Lewis and the father William. could this be them? I don't know for sure. If anyone can provide more info. it will be greatly appreciated! 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.