Birth : 9 Jul 1881 Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Death : 1 Feb 1884 Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Burial : Salem Presbyterian Cemetery, Gillies Hill, Bruce County, Canada
Coordinate : 44.3628006, -81.1968918
Description : Son of John Lewis & Flora Drummond. Age 2 years and 6 months. Note, headstone shows year of birth as 1882.

From the book "Families Buried in Salem Cemetery, Elderslie Township 1857 - 1979" by Mary I. MacKay, p.66:

Joseph Builder Lewis (1881-1884) died when he was three years old of Black Measles. When the measles did not come out, the infection went inward, resulting in death. After death, black blotches came out on the skin. He was the first one to be buried in the [family] plot in Salem Cemetery.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Joseph Builder Lewis's memorial?

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

  • When did Joseph Builder Lewis death?

    Joseph Builder Lewis death on 1 Feb 1884 in Arran-Elderslie, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the Joseph Builder Lewis's memorial?

    Latitude: 44.3628006
    Longitude: -81.1968918

Family Members:

Parent

...

John Lewis

(1840 - 1888)

Siblings

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James Alexander Lewis

(1872 - 1929)

...

William Lewis

(1873 - 1956)

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John Lewis

(1879 - 1964)

...

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