Allen E. Lewis

LEWIS, EVANS

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Date: 4/27/2005 at 18:41:13

LEWIS, Allen E., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Fayette; born in Gibson Co., Ind., Sept. 17, 1839; in 1845 came to Lawrence Co., Ill., then to Iroquois Co., Ill.; in 1853 came to Fayette Co. Iowa; rents 175 acres. Married Margaret Evans Jan. 24, 1865; she was born May 17, 1841, in Clark Co., Ill.; she had three children by a former marriage, two living - Rosanna and Theodella. She is a member of the United Brethren. He enlisted in Co. D., 4th I. V. I.; served about one year to the close of the war; was with Sherman in his "march to the sea." Republican.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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