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Zachariah Lewis “Lewis” Main

Birth	:	14 Nov 1800 Long Reach, Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 1885 Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Blanchard, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5243988, -84.9456024
Description	:	Son of Daniel and Mary Magdalena Main, who were born in Germany, both possibly in Rockenhausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bayern, and married about 1783. Zachariah Lewis Main married Elizabeth Funkhouser about 1820 and had twelve children. Although he was most commonly known by his middle name, he was never called "Dennis," a transcription error in the 1878 Appanoose Co., Iowa biography of his son, J. W. (John Washington) Main that has caused much confusion in subsequent records of family history. One can only assume that it stemmed from a mistake by the editor in deciphering "Lewis" in someone's cursive penmanship. He also had no... Read More	Son of Daniel and Mary Magdalena Main, who were born in Germany, both possibly in Rockenhausen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bayern, and married about 1783. Zachariah Lewis Main married Elizabeth Funkhouser about 1820 and had twelve children. Although he was most commonly known by his middle name, he was never called "Dennis," a transcription error in the 1878 Appanoose Co., Iowa biography of his son, J. W. (John Washington) Main that has caused much confusion in subsequent records of family history. One can only assume that it stemmed from a mistake by the editor in deciphering "Lewis" in someone's cursive penmanship. He also had no daughter "Josephine," as written in his own biography (quoted below). That name should have been Josephus, who was my 2nd Great-Grandfather. __________ BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY - TAYLOR TOWNSHIP 1878 Appanoose County, Iowa Main, Lewis, Sr., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Moravia; born near Wheeling, Va., in 1800; son of Daniel M., a native of Germany, who, when Lewis was 2-1/2 years of age, removed to Monroe Co., Ohio, Jackson Tp.; were among the earliest settlers, lived in forts* as a protection against the Indians. In 1820, Lewis married Miss Elizabeth Funkhouser, born in Pennsylvania in 1802; in 1826, moved to Highland Co., Ohio, remained two and a half years; thence to Ripley Co., Ind., remained twenty years; in 1855, came to this county, settled in Taylor Tp., where he now owns 117 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. In 1867, his wife died, leaving ten children - John, Mary, Nancy, William, Lewis, Susannah, Jacob, Josephine** [sic], Sarah, and Charles. John and Jacob are Republicans; Mrs. Main was a member of the U. B. Church, as are most of the children. * Possibly Fort Henry, first named Fort Fincastle. Josephine should be Josephus; U.B. = United Brethren in Christ __________ Biographical information for his son, John Washington Main: MAIN, J. W.*, farmer, Sec. 2; P. 0. Iconium; of German descent; his grandfather, Daniel Main, born in Germany, was a very early settler of Virginia; when he went there, it was necessary for the colonists to dwell in forts for mutual protection against the Indians, near Wheeling,W. Va.; J. W.'s father, Dennis Main [sic], was born in the year 1800; when 2-1/2 years of age, his father removed to Monroe Co., Ohio, Jackson Tp., where they were again early settlers. In 1820, he married Miss Elizabeth Funkhauser [sic], born in Beaver Co., Penn., 1802, daughter of Jacob and Nancy F., afterward residents of Ripley Co., Ind., where they died in 1845; their first child: J. W., was born in 1821; in 1826, they removed to Highland Co., Ohio; remained two and a half years; thence to Ripley Co., Ind., and cleared a heavily timbered farm. In 1844, J. W. married Miss Sarah Thackery, daughter of John and Tabitha T.; she was born in Union Co., Ind., 1828, where her parents settled from New York; soon after which he engaged in farming, still retaining a residence in Ripley Co., until 1855, when they removed to Appanoose, where they still reside. He owns 240 acres of well-improved and well-cultivated land, valued at $25 per acre; they have twelve children: Frances M., Rosa R., Melissa, Annabel and Arrable, Mary E., Milo F., Lyman C., Lewis C., Charles M., Fanny A., Noble J. Republican. Held the office of Township Trustee, school offices, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Main, their eldest son and all their daughters are members of U. B. Church. He enlisted in Co. G, 46th Iowa Infantry, May, 1864, 100-days service, was detailed for guard duty in which capacity he served until mustered out at Davenport, Iowa, September, 1864. * Should be Lewis. Funkhouser and several other names may also be misspelled: Francis, Annabelle, Arabelle, and Fannie. For additional notes, see the caption on his headstone page.

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Zachariah Lewis “Lewis” Main's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Blanchard, Isabella County, USA.
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Zachariah Lewis “Lewis” Main death on 18 Jan 1885 in Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.5243988
Longitude: -84.9456024

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elizabeth Funkhouser Main

(1802 - 1867)

Siblings

Children

John Washington Main

(1822 - 1894)

William Francis “Billy” Main

(1827 - 1902)

Charles B Main

(1836 - 1864)

Sarah Elizabeth Main Hellyer

(1843 - 1910)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Blanchard, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5243988, -84.9456024

2. Saint Leo the Great Catholic Cemetery
Winn, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5261110, -84.8977780

3. Pine River Cemetery
Blanchard, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5233330, -85.0019440

4. Taylor Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5311012, -84.8811035

5. Coomer Cemetery
Deerfield Center, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5616106, -84.8880959

6. Ford Cemetery
Broomfield Center, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5798930, -85.0029370

7. Green Cemetery
Strickland, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5022011, -84.8368988

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Broomfield Township, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6110992, -84.9875031

9. Broomfield Township Cemetery
Broomfield Center, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5972220, -85.0258330

10. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5242004, -84.8107986

11. Blanchard Cemetery
Blanchard, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5225000, -85.0805560

12. Two Rivers Cemetery
Two Rivers, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6266670, -84.9472220

13. Decker Cemetery
Millbrook, Mecosta County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5269012, -85.1035995

14. Pine Grove Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4956017, -84.7917023

15. Home Township Cemetery
Edmore, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -85.0239029

16. Cedar Lake Cemetery
Edmore, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4056015, -84.9841995

17. Pine River Cemetery
Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5637016, -85.1056137

18. Bennett Cemetery
Weidman, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6464200, -84.9725200

19. Norman Cemetery
Remus, Mecosta County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5532799, -85.1193237

20. Sibley Cemetery
Riverdale, Gratiot County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4221992, -84.8311005

21. Roberts Cemetery
Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5890999, -85.1056671

22. Richland Township Cemetery
Vestaburg, Montcalm County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3883018, -84.9057999

23. Riverside Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6074982, -84.7857971

24. Mission Creek Cemetery
Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6192017, -84.7972031