Birth : 23 Mar 1840 County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Death : 30 Dec 1888 Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Burial : Salem Presbyterian Cemetery, Gillies Hill, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate : 44.3628006, -81.1968918
Inscription : John Lewis 1840 - 1888
His wife Flora Drummond 1849 - 1932
Joseph 1182 - 1884
Description : Son of James Lewis & Margaret Jeffers.

From the book "Families Buried in Salem Cemetery, Elderslie Township 1857 - 1979" by Mary I. MacKay, p.63-67:

John Lewis was born in County Armagh, Ireland in March 1840 and died at his home in Elderslie Township on [December] 30, 1888. He was the fourth son of James Lewis and Margaret Jeffers. In 1847 at the age of seven, he emigrated to Canada with his parents. They landed in Quebec and travelled to a farm near Mono Mills, Adjala Township, where John grew up.

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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Lewis's memorial?

    John Lewis's memorial is located at: Salem Presbyterian Cemetery, Gillies Hill, Bruce County, Canada.

  • When did John Lewis death?

    John Lewis death on 30 Dec 1888 in Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Lewis's memorial?

    Latitude: 44.3628006
    Longitude: -81.1968918

Family Members:

Parent

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James Lewis

(1806 - 1891)

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Margaret Jeffers Lewis

(1815 - 1854)

Spouse

Siblings

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William Lewis

(1836 - 1922)

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James Nettleton Lewis

(1839 - 1923)

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Mary Lewis Cobean

(1843 - 1922)

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Thomas Tate Lewis

(1851 - 1924)

Children

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James Alexander Lewis

(1872 - 1929)

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William Lewis

(1873 - 1956)

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John Lewis

(1879 - 1964)

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Joseph Builder Lewis

(1881 - 1884)

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Ella Maud Lewis

(1885 - 1952)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rusk's Cemetery
Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3542000, -81.2411000

2. Ebenezer United Church Cemetery
Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3840000, -81.2757800

3. Saint Andrew's Cemetery
Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3153000, -81.1373000

4. Paisley Cemetery
Paisley, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3115201, -81.2559943

5. Grace Anglican Cemetery
Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3845450, -81.0893150

6. Vesta Cemetery
Vesta, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2764000, -81.1675000

7. Chesley Cemetery
Chesley, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3010000, -81.1010000

8. Starkvale Cemetery
Paisley, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2964640, -81.2868987

9. Arkwright Methodist Cemetery
Arkwright, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4557000, -81.2174000

10. Henderson Cemetery
Arran Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4572000, -81.1901000

11. St Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2664000, -81.1476000

12. Jackson Family Cemetery
Brockton, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2745000, -81.2893000

13. Invermay Methodist Cemetery
Arran Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4688000, -81.1481000

14. Smith Farm Cemetery
Bruce Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3370000, -81.3502000

15. Smith Farm Cemetery
Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3370278, -81.3502222

16. Burgoyne Cemetery
Burgoyne, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4423290, -81.3192990

17. Queen Hill Cemetery
Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3480400, -81.3774700

18. Hillcrest Cemetery
Tara, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4912400, -81.1500200

19. Christ Church Anglican Cemetery
Tara, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4915000, -81.1509000

20. Lovat Cemetery
Lovat, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2677800, -81.3360400

21. North Brant Presbyterian Cemetery
Malcolm, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2349000, -81.1036000

22. Sanctuary Park Cemetery
Port Elgin, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4352188, -81.3782654

23. Douglas Hill Cemetery
Brockton, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2139000, -81.2280000

24. St John's Anglican Pioneer Cemetery
Sullivan Township, Grey County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4118597, -80.9939512