Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
NameSamuel Lewis
Birth1661, Misquamicut (Westerly), Washington County, Rhode Island Colony
DeathJan 1739, Misquamicut (Westerly), Washington County, Rhode Island Colony
FatherJohn Lewis (1631-<1690)
Spouses
Birth1668, Westerly, Washington County, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Death1734, Westerly, Washington County, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
FatherElder John Crandall (1616-1676)
MotherHannah Gaylord (1646-1678)
Marriageabt 1685, Westerly, Washington County, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Notes for Samuel Lewis
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The Ancestry of Nathan Lewis Harrison Revisited Nineteen Years Later
By Keith Harrison
John Lewis
Birth 1660 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death 22 Apr 1735 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
At least four children born to this marriage:
Sarah Lewis born 17 August 1687 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
Samuel Lewis born ca. 1689 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
Jonathan Lewis born ca. 1691 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
Joanna Lewis born ca. 1693 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
From: Pioneer Lewis Families, by Michael L. Cook, C.G., 1978
From: Historical Sketch of Richmond, RI by J.R. Irish, "The colonial records show that for many years the lands in Richmond were quite slowly purchased by settlers. To hasten their sale, the General Assembly appointed a committee to dispose of vacant lands held by authority of the colony. This committee sold a large tract June 28, 1709 known in the records as the Shannock Purchase. This tract extended from the Exeter line on the north to Pawcatuck River on the south. On the east it was bounded by Beaver River; and on the west by a meridian passing at the east end of the cemetary, at the Wood River Church. The purchasers of this tract were 27 in number, amoung them Samuel Lewis. He owned land on what was called "Lewis Neck".
From: Narragansett Historical Register, Vol. V., p. 278, states,
"Samuel Perry , b. 1695, was styled the third son in his father's Will, by which he was left land purchased in Lewis Nect of Samuel Lewis, containing 130 acres. "On March 5, 1692, he deeded 100 acres to Jane Babcock, wife of Job, and Job declared he had given his wife full power to purchase the land, disowning any right therein for himself. August 5, 1734, Samuel Lewis wrote his Will, which was probated February 1, 1739. The executor was friend John Maxson, son of Joseph. This gave to wife Joanna 5 pounds yearly for life, "which I promised to give her for signing a deed of land sold Henry Knowles" and 400 pounds laid out of estate for her to have the interset for comfortable maintenance, etc; to son Samuel, 5 shillings, he "having had"; to son Jonathan, 5 shillings; to daughter Joanna Tanner, 5 shillings; to daughter Sarah's son, John Fordice, 100 pounds, to lay out in lands by executor. To son Samuel's children, son Jonathan's children, and daughter Joanna Tanner's children, the rest of estate at the ages of twenty-one and eighteen, and at decease of wife, they to have what is left of household goods and 400 pounds. Inventory was 2,500 pounds, 17 shillings, 7 pence, including money and apparel, bonds, notes, pweter, mare, cow, etc. February 28, 1738-1739 = Then Received the full Inventory of John Maxson, Executor to the Will of Samuel Lewis, lated eceased of Westerly which was proven
in the Town Council of Westerly which judgement was appealed to the General Council of the Colony of Rhode Island and they disalowed the above said Will.
I say received per me Jonathan Lewis Adminstartor, signed, sealed and delivered in the presents of Joseph Maxson ye 3rd, Elisha Clarke. Westerly, Rhode Island, Feb. ye 26th, 1738-39. To the Honorable Town Council of Westerly these lines are to desire you that your honors would be pleased to give my son Jonathan Lewis ye letter of Administration upon his fathers estate for I myself are not capable of riding and doing of business by reason of age, and in doing of which you will oblige yours to serve.
Signed by her mark, Joanna Lewis.
Witnessed by John Maxson ye 4th and Benjamin Burdick.
Source: NEHGR April 1860, #14, p: 168 In hiswill, dated Aug 5, 1734,
he mentions sons Samuel and Jonathan, and daughter Joanna Tanners.
Additional Notes from Fordice Family website:
1. Samuel2 Lewis was born 1672, son of John lewis and Mary Button.
Samuel2 Lewis was born in Westerly, Washington Co, RI 1672.
2. He resided in Westerly, Washington Co, RI. He married Joanna
Crandall in Westerly, Washington Co, RI, about 1695. Joanna
was born about 1676. At 11 years of age Joanna became the mother of
Sarah Lewis in Westerly, Washington Co, RI, 17 Aug 1687. At 15 years
of age Samuel became the father of Sarah Lewis in Westerly,
Washington Co, RI, 17 Aug 1687.
Samuel Lewis and Joanna Crandall had the following child:
Sarah Lewis was born in Westerly, Washington Co, RI 17 Aug
1687. She married James Fordice before Oct 1711.
Samuel died 1739 in Richmond, Washington Co, RI, at 67 years of age.
9. Samuel LEWIS1 died in Jan 1739. He was born in Westerly, Washington Co., RI. From HISTORICAL SKETCH OF RICHMOND, RI, by J.R. Irish, "The colonial records show that for many years the lands in Richmond were quite slowly purchased by settlers. To hasten their sale, the General Assembly appointed a committee to dispose of vacant lands held by authority of the colony. This committee sold a large tract June 28, 1709, known in the records as the Shannock Purchase. This tract extended from the Exeter line on the north to Pawcatuck River on the south. On the east it was bounded by Beaver River; and on the west by a meridian passing at the west end of the cemetery, at the Wood River Church. The purchasers of this tract were 27 in number, amoug them Samuel Lewis. He owned land on what was called the "Lewis Nect". From NARRAGANSETT HISTROICAL REGISTER, Vol. V, p. 278, states "Samuel Perry b. 1695, was styled the third son in his father's Will, by which he was left land purchased in Lewis Nect of Samuel Lewis, containing 130."
On March 5, 1692, he deeded 100 acres to Jane Babcock, wife of Job, and Job declared he had given his wife full power to purchase the land, disowning ay rights therein for himself.
August 5, 1723, Samuel Lewis wrote his will, which was probated Feb 1, 1739. The executor was friend John Maxon, son of Joseph. This gave to wife Joanna, 5 poiunds yearly for life, "which I promised to give her for signing a deed of land sold Henry Knowles" and 400 pounds to laid out of estate for her to have the interest of for comforable maintenance, etc.; to son Samuel, 5 shillings, he "having had"; to son Jonathan, 5 shillings; to daughter Joanna Tanner, 5 shillings; to daugher Sarah's son, John Fordice, 100 pounds, to lay out in lands by executor. To son Samuel's children, son Jonathan's children, and daughter Joanna Tanner's children, the rest of the estate at the ages of twenty-one and eighteen, and at decease of wife, they have what is left of household goods and 400 pounds. Inventory was 2,500 pounds, 17 shillings, 7 pence, including money and apparel, bonds, notes, pewter, mare, cow, etc.
February 28 1738-39, Then received the full of inventory of John Maxon, Executor to the will of Samuel Lewis, late deceased of Westerly which was Proven in the Town of RI and they Disallowed the above s. Will. I say received per me Jonathan Lewis Administrator, signed sealed and delieverd in the presents of Joseph Maxson, ye 3rd, Elisha Clarke.
Westerly, RI, Feb, ye 26th, 1738-39. To the Honroable Town Council of Westerly these lins are to desire you that your honours would be pleased to Give My Son Jonathan Lewis ye Letter of Administration upon his Fathers Estate for I myself are not capable of riding and doing of business by Reason of age and in doing of which you will oblige yours to Serve. Signed by her mark, Joanna Lewis. Witnessed by John Maxson ye 4th and Benjamin Burdick.
The Ancestry of Nathan Lewis Harrison Revisited Nineteen Years Later
By Keith Harrison
John Lewis
Birth 1660 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Death 22 Apr 1735 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
At least four children born to this marriage:
Sarah Lewis born 17 August 1687 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
Samuel Lewis born ca. 1689 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
Jonathan Lewis born ca. 1691 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
Joanna Lewis born ca. 1693 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
From: Pioneer Lewis Families, by Michael L. Cook, C.G., 1978
From: Historical Sketch of Richmond, RI by J.R. Irish, "The colonial records show that for many years the lands in Richmond were quite slowly purchased by settlers. To hasten their sale, the General Assembly appointed a committee to dispose of vacant lands held by authority of the colony. This committee sold a large tract June 28, 1709 known in the records as the Shannock Purchase. This tract extended from the Exeter line on the north to Pawcatuck River on the south. On the east it was bounded by Beaver River; and on the west by a meridian passing at the east end of the cemetary, at the Wood River Church. The purchasers of this tract were 27 in number, amoung them Samuel Lewis. He owned land on what was called "Lewis Neck".
From: Narragansett Historical Register, Vol. V., p. 278, states,
"Samuel Perry , b. 1695, was styled the third son in his father's Will, by which he was left land purchased in Lewis Nect of Samuel Lewis, containing 130 acres. "On March 5, 1692, he deeded 100 acres to Jane Babcock, wife of Job, and Job declared he had given his wife full power to purchase the land, disowning any right therein for himself. August 5, 1734, Samuel Lewis wrote his Will, which was probated February 1, 1739. The executor was friend John Maxson, son of Joseph. This gave to wife Joanna 5 pounds yearly for life, "which I promised to give her for signing a deed of land sold Henry Knowles" and 400 pounds laid out of estate for her to have the interset for comfortable maintenance, etc; to son Samuel, 5 shillings, he "having had"; to son Jonathan, 5 shillings; to daughter Joanna Tanner, 5 shillings; to daughter Sarah's son, John Fordice, 100 pounds, to lay out in lands by executor. To son Samuel's children, son Jonathan's children, and daughter Joanna Tanner's children, the rest of estate at the ages of twenty-one and eighteen, and at decease of wife, they to have what is left of household goods and 400 pounds. Inventory was 2,500 pounds, 17 shillings, 7 pence, including money and apparel, bonds, notes, pweter, mare, cow, etc. February 28, 1738-1739 = Then Received the full Inventory of John Maxson, Executor to the Will of Samuel Lewis, lated eceased of Westerly which was proven
in the Town Council of Westerly which judgement was appealed to the General Council of the Colony of Rhode Island and they disalowed the above said Will.
I say received per me Jonathan Lewis Adminstartor, signed, sealed and delivered in the presents of Joseph Maxson ye 3rd, Elisha Clarke. Westerly, Rhode Island, Feb. ye 26th, 1738-39. To the Honorable Town Council of Westerly these lines are to desire you that your honors would be pleased to give my son Jonathan Lewis ye letter of Administration upon his fathers estate for I myself are not capable of riding and doing of business by reason of age, and in doing of which you will oblige yours to serve.
Signed by her mark, Joanna Lewis.
Witnessed by John Maxson ye 4th and Benjamin Burdick.
Source: NEHGR April 1860, #14, p: 168 In hiswill, dated Aug 5, 1734,
he mentions sons Samuel and Jonathan, and daughter Joanna Tanners.
Additional Notes from Fordice Family website:
1. Samuel2 Lewis was born 1672, son of John lewis and Mary Button.
Samuel2 Lewis was born in Westerly, Washington Co, RI 1672.
2. He resided in Westerly, Washington Co, RI. He married Joanna
Crandall in Westerly, Washington Co, RI, about 1695. Joanna
was born about 1676. At 11 years of age Joanna became the mother of
Sarah Lewis in Westerly, Washington Co, RI, 17 Aug 1687. At 15 years
of age Samuel became the father of Sarah Lewis in Westerly,
Washington Co, RI, 17 Aug 1687.
Samuel Lewis and Joanna Crandall had the following child:
Sarah Lewis was born in Westerly, Washington Co, RI 17 Aug
1687. She married James Fordice before Oct 1711.
Samuel died 1739 in Richmond, Washington Co, RI, at 67 years of age.
9. Samuel LEWIS1 died in Jan 1739. He was born in Westerly, Washington Co., RI. From HISTORICAL SKETCH OF RICHMOND, RI, by J.R. Irish, "The colonial records show that for many years the lands in Richmond were quite slowly purchased by settlers. To hasten their sale, the General Assembly appointed a committee to dispose of vacant lands held by authority of the colony. This committee sold a large tract June 28, 1709, known in the records as the Shannock Purchase. This tract extended from the Exeter line on the north to Pawcatuck River on the south. On the east it was bounded by Beaver River; and on the west by a meridian passing at the west end of the cemetery, at the Wood River Church. The purchasers of this tract were 27 in number, amoug them Samuel Lewis. He owned land on what was called the "Lewis Nect". From NARRAGANSETT HISTROICAL REGISTER, Vol. V, p. 278, states "Samuel Perry b. 1695, was styled the third son in his father's Will, by which he was left land purchased in Lewis Nect of Samuel Lewis, containing 130."
On March 5, 1692, he deeded 100 acres to Jane Babcock, wife of Job, and Job declared he had given his wife full power to purchase the land, disowning ay rights therein for himself.
August 5, 1723, Samuel Lewis wrote his will, which was probated Feb 1, 1739. The executor was friend John Maxon, son of Joseph. This gave to wife Joanna, 5 poiunds yearly for life, "which I promised to give her for signing a deed of land sold Henry Knowles" and 400 pounds to laid out of estate for her to have the interest of for comforable maintenance, etc.; to son Samuel, 5 shillings, he "having had"; to son Jonathan, 5 shillings; to daughter Joanna Tanner, 5 shillings; to daugher Sarah's son, John Fordice, 100 pounds, to lay out in lands by executor. To son Samuel's children, son Jonathan's children, and daughter Joanna Tanner's children, the rest of the estate at the ages of twenty-one and eighteen, and at decease of wife, they have what is left of household goods and 400 pounds. Inventory was 2,500 pounds, 17 shillings, 7 pence, including money and apparel, bonds, notes, pewter, mare, cow, etc.
February 28 1738-39, Then received the full of inventory of John Maxon, Executor to the will of Samuel Lewis, late deceased of Westerly which was Proven in the Town of RI and they Disallowed the above s. Will. I say received per me Jonathan Lewis Administrator, signed sealed and delieverd in the presents of Joseph Maxson, ye 3rd, Elisha Clarke.
Westerly, RI, Feb, ye 26th, 1738-39. To the Honroable Town Council of Westerly these lins are to desire you that your honours would be pleased to Give My Son Jonathan Lewis ye Letter of Administration upon his Fathers Estate for I myself are not capable of riding and doing of business by Reason of age and in doing of which you will oblige yours to Serve. Signed by her mark, Joanna Lewis. Witnessed by John Maxson ye 4th and Benjamin Burdick.