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Jesse Lewis

Birth	:	23 Nov 1832 Ross County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 1877 Washington County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2861279, -91.7004451
Description	:	When Jesse was a small boy, his family moved to Indiana and located in Delaware County, where Jesse grew to manhood while laboring upon the farm and attending the district schools as opportunity was afforded him. In his youth, Jesse learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed in connection with farming. In 1854, Jesse married Martha Smith. At the time of his marriage, he had less than $100 worth of property. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis moved to Washington County, Iowa in 1865 and settled on sectin 8, Marion Township, where he bought 240 acres... Read More	When Jesse was a small boy, his family moved to Indiana and located in Delaware County, where Jesse grew to manhood while laboring upon the farm and attending the district schools as opportunity was afforded him. In his youth, Jesse learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed in connection with farming. In 1854, Jesse married Martha Smith. At the time of his marriage, he had less than $100 worth of property. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis moved to Washington County, Iowa in 1865 and settled on sectin 8, Marion Township, where he bought 240 acres of land, which had been partially improved. He made is home there until his death in 1877. At the time of his death, he and his wife had 340 acres of land, all of which was well improved. Jesse was a member of the Christian Church and was a Trustee for many years. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Feeling a deep a abiding interest in the cause of Christ, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis secured the erection of a church edifice near their residence, in which service were held regularly. Jesse was the son of William and Dorothy (Hedrick) Lewis. He married Martha Smith, daughter of Matthew R. and Esther Ann (Carter) Smith, March 3, 1854 in Wheeling, Delaware County, Indiana. Jesse and Martha had eleven children: Amanda Olive, Matthew Wharton, Thomas Jefferson, Melvin Pete, George Elmer, Allen Lewis, Samual Cocklin, Clark Abbott, James Wesley, Kate Emily and Allie Esta. History of Isaac P. Carter Family and Their Descendants compiled by his grandson Howard Carter. 1905 ****** Jesse Lewis, deceased, was for many years, a resident of Marion Township, residing on section 8. He was born in Ohio Nov. 23, 1832, and was the son of William and Doretha (Hedrick) Lewis, who were natives of Virginia. When but a small boy, the family moved to Indiana and located in Delaware County, where Jesse grew to manhood while laboring upon the farm and attending the district schools as opportunity was afforded him. He w.as married in 1854 to Martha Smith, a daughter of Matthew R. and Hester Ann (Carter) Smith, who were natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis came to Washington County in 1865, and settled on section 8, Marion Township, where he bought 240 acres of land, which had been partially improved. Here he made his home until his death, which occurred in 1877, at the age of forty-five years. To them were born eleven children: Amanda Olive married Perry Beenblossom, and died July 28, 1885; Matthew W. is a carpenter and joiner, now residing in Gove County, Kan.; Thomas Jefferson is a farmer, residing in this county; M. P. and George Elmer also reside in this county; Allen died in 1858, at the age of eighteen months; Samuel, Clark, James, Emma Catherine and Estella Alice reside at home. In his youth Mr. Lewis learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed in connection with farming. At the time of his marriage lie had less than $100 worth of property to begin with, but by hard work and economy in financial matters, assisted by his wife, he succeeded well in life, having at the time of his death 340 acres of land, all of which was well improved. He was a man greatly respected for his many virtues, and in all his dealings with his fellow-men endeavored to do as he would be done by. He was a member of the Christian Church, uniting at the age of seventeen, and was for many 3'e;us a Trustee. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mrs. Lewis is also a member of the Christian Church. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Lewis, with the aid of her sons, has carried on the home farm; in this work she has been prosperous, and has added to the estate 119 acres of land in Marion Township, and also has purchased 160 acres in Gove County, Kan. She is a woman of excellent judgment, a good lousiness manager, and enjo3's the respect and confidence of all. Left a widow, and with a large family depending upon her, she has certainly made good use of her opportunities. Her mother died in 1854, at the age of forty years, and her father in 1884, at the age of seventy-five years. Feeling a deep and abiding interest in the cause of Christ, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis secured the erection of a church edifice near their residence, in which services are regularly held. That friends and coming generations may have the opportunity of at least looking upon the portrait of one who did so much for his fellow-man, it is given upon an opposite page. May the young emulate his virtues, and like him, try to do good as the opportunity is afforded them. Portrait and biographical album of Washington County, Iowa, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Iowa, and of the presidents of the United States; Chicago: ACME Publishing Company, 1887

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Jesse Lewis's memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA.
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Jesse Lewis death on 15 Dec 1877 in Washington County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2861279
Longitude: -91.7004451

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Martha Smith Lewis

(1834 - 1923)

Siblings

Adam Lewis

(1828 - 1906)

Children

Amanda Olive Lewis Beenblossom

(1855 - 1885)

Thomas Jefferson Lewis

(1858 - 1925)

Allen Lewis

(1864 - 1866)

Clark Abbott Lewis

(1869 - 1889)

Kate Emily Lewis

(1873 - 1891)

Alice Esta “Allie” Lewis McAtlin

(1875 - 1960)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2861279, -91.7004451

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943300, -91.6968100

3. County Home Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3125162, -91.7223905

4. Moore Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2583511, -91.6668326

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2435989, -91.6474991

6. Shiloh Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2250130, -91.6789390

7. Pattison Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3365000, -91.7534000

8. Memorial Miller Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

9. Schrock-Eureka Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7125015

10. Benson Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2376912, -91.6108355

11. Craven Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3444595, -91.7835035

12. Martin Cemetery
Marion Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2000194, -91.6668323

13. Custer Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1921500, -91.7125900

14. Todd Cemetery
Franklin Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

15. Plains Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3808632, -91.7000885

16. Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1963997, -91.6596985

17. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

18. Sommers Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1927986, -91.6505966

19. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3616982, -91.7893982

20. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

21. Ainsworth Cemetery
Ainsworth, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943649, -91.5626373

22. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

23. West Chester Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -91.8146973

24. New Haven Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943993, -91.8480988