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| Note: Information on the Lewis Family before Walden Lewis b. c. 1774 in Virginia comes from assumptions based on multiple sources. Therefore, the information on this page is not reliable for genealogical purposes. |
James "of the Rapidan" (3John, 2George, 1Richard) Lewis, Sr. (Oral History)
James Lewis was born in about 1730, probably in Richmond Co VA. And in about 1750, James married Ann. We know of Ann from the 1776 deed from Gen. Alexander Spotswood to "James Lewis, Ann, his wife, and Willis Lewis, his son." Ann's last name was possibly Willis, but this is not confirmed.
The first record for James is a 1756 "Gift of Deed" from James to Zachary Lewis of Spotsylvania Co VA. This marks James' migration to Caroline Co VA and suggests a family connection to the Zachary Lewis Family of Spotsylvania Co VA. Unfortunately, to date there is no DNA test for a descendant of Zachary Lewis to confirm or deny a familial relationship.
This James Lewis is believed to have been Steward to Gen. Alexander Spotswood of Spotsylvania Co VA. In this position, he witnessed documents for the Spotswood estate. An indication of this relationship is a record where James leased property from Gen. Alexander Spotswood in 1776. This marks James' migration to Spotsylvania Co VA. In the 1766 lease, James, his wife Ann, and son Willis are listed. As son Willis would have been had to have been of an age of majority to be listed in the lease, this James would have had to have been born about 1730 and married by 1755.
Unfortunately, Ann died by 1785. And in about 1785, James married the much younger Hannah Ballard b. 1765 in Virginia. James wrote his will on 6/12/1790 and died before 9/7/1790 when this will was probated. Of particular note is the fact that James lists his 11 children in this will. Immediately following James' death, Hannah married Clement Montague b. 12/29/1723 Middlesex Co. There was more than a forty-year difference in the age. And, Clement died shortly after their marriage.
Born c. 1730 Richmond Co VA
Married c. 1755 in Virginia to Ann Lewis b. c. 1735
1756 Caroline Co VA Land Transaction
| According to Caroline Co VA Court Orders of 1756, there was a " Deed of Gift from James Lewis to Zachary Lewis." This is the only reference which connects the Zachary Lewis Family of Fredericksburg with the Lewises of Caroline Co VA. |
1774 Spotsylvania Co VA Land Record
| Spotsylvania Co VA Deed Book J (1774-1782), p. 316: Oct. 29, 1774. Thos. Burbridge of Spts. Co. and Sarah, his wife, to John Wiglesworth of sd. Co. £100 curr. 125 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. Jas. Lewis, Hezekiah Ellis, Henry Elley, Jr. March 16, 1775. |
1776 Spotsylvania Co VA Land Transaction
| Virginia County Records, p.325: Feby. 15, 1776. Alexander Spotswood, Esqr., to James Lewis. Lease. 100 acres, etc. "Sd. James Lewis, Ann, his wife, and Willis Lewis, his son," etc. 600 lbs. tob. Wit. Jno. Craig. Benja. Burbridge, Allen Wiley, James Lewis, Smyth Tandy. Rec. June 20, 1776. |
Ann died before 1785 Spotsylvania Co VA
Married c. 1785 in Spotsylvania Co VA to Hannah Ballard b. 1765 in Virginia
6/12/1790 Will written in Spotsylvania Co VA
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died before 9/7/1790 in Fredericksburg VA
Hannah married 9/22/1790 in Spotsylvania Co VA to Clement Montague b. 12/29/1723 Middlesex Co VA
12/6/1791 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
| Spotsylvania Co VA Will Book E (1772-1798), p. 47: MONTAGUE, CLEMENT, St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., d. Oct. 28, 1791, Executors Bond dated Dec. 6, 1791. Wit. Thomas Waller, John Wiglesworth, John Waller. Ex. sons Thomas and Clement Montague. Leg. wife Hannah Montague; sons Thomas and Clement; daughter Elizabeth, wife of Jonathan Carpenter, and all her children she had by James Trigg, except her son William Trigg; daughter Isabel, wife of James Ballard; daughter Sarah, wife of Charles Whiting; the children of my daughter Susanna Duerson, wife of Joseph Duerson. |
Hannah died after 6/1792 Spotsylvania Co VA
| Spotsylvania Co VA Record, (Crozier, p. 454): June 7, 1792. Alexander Spotswood and Elizabeth, his wife, to Hannah Montague £77 & 10s. 310a. in Spots. Co. etc. Wit: Thomas Towles, Edward Herndon, Jr., Daniel Grennon,, Jr., Jas. Lewis, Edward Herndon. |
1. James Lewis, Jr. b. c. 1756 Spotsylvania Co VA
2. Willis Lewis b. c. 1757 Spotsylvania Co VA
Born c. 1759 Spotsylvania Co VA
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
Born c. 1760 Spotsylvania Co VA
Married c. 1780 in Spotsylvania Co VA to Mr. Halbert b. c. 1760 Caroline Co VA
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
Born c. 1762 Spotsylvania Co VA
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died after 6/1790 in Virginia
Born c.1763 Spotsylvania Co VA
Married c. 1783 in Spotsylvania Co VA to Mr. Newton b. c. 1758
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
Born c.1765 Spotsylvania Co VA
Married c. 1785 in Spotsylvania Co VA to Mr. Claxton b. c. 1760
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
Born c. 1766 Spotsylvania Co VA
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
7/9/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
| Crozier, p. 80: 7. Sept. 1790. James Lewis, guardian to Rebecca Lewis and Charles Lewis, orphans of James Lewis. Wit: James Herndon. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
Born c. 1768 Spotsylvania Co VA
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
7/9/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
| Crozier, p. 80: 7. Sept. 1790. James Lewis, guardian to Rebecca Lewis and Charles Lewis, orphans of James Lewis. Wit: James Herndon. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
Born c. 1769 Spotsylvania Co VA
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
Born c. 1771 Spotsylvania Co VA
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
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BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
Died after 9/1790 in Virginia
