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Abel Lewis, Jr., Supreme Ct. Clk, of Muskingum Co., OH
d.Aft 1825
Facts and Events
Records of Abel Lewis
- “On Saturday, the 25th day of May, 1805, William Raynolds, William Smyth, Levi Whipple, Daniel Converse, Abel Lewis and Lewis Cass, held a meeting in Zanesville, and, ‘after becoming known to each other as- Master Masons, in the manner prescribed by the rules of the craft, entered into conversation respecting the practicability and propriety of procuring a charter, authorizing them to hold a Lodge in this place…'” (Source: Everhart, J.F. 1794. History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Prominent Men and Pioneers. F.J. Everhart and Company. 1882.
- Another entry mentioned exactly where Abel Lewis lived after he had completed his term as Postmaster (he also had been an Ohio Supreme Court Clerk and surveyor) in 1812. allmybranches.wordpress.com
References
- United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33).
Name Able Lewis
[Abel Lewis]
Enumeration Date 7 Aug 1820
Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Falls, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 [b. 1775 or before]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 2
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture 2
Free White Persons - Under 16 6
Free White Persons - Over 25 2
Total Free White Persons 9
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other 9
- Ohio, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890: [database on-line].
Name Abel Lewis
State OH
County Muskingum County
Township Zanesville Township
Year 1808
Record Type Tax list
Page 018
Database OH Early Census Index
- U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 [database]. (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, 2014).
Name Abel Lewis
Event Type Marriage
Marriage Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residence Date 3 Jun 1806
Residence Date on Image 3 1806 Sixth
Residence Place Zanesville Muskingum County State of Ohio
Monthly Meeting Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Northern District
Religion Sect Pre-Separation
Yearly Meeting Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Meeting State Pennsylvania
Meeting County Philadelphia
- Geneanet Community Trees Index.
Name Abel Lewis
Gender M (Male)
Spouse Nancy Robinson Johnson
Child[ren]
Edwin Lewis
George Lewis
John Lewis
Julia Ann Lewis
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Mrs. Sabulsky also lists a first wife for Abel Lewis, along with three children born before 1810. She lists Abel Lewis birth as before 1775 in Pennsylvania and his death after 1825 in Ohio. In another article (Schneider, Norris F. “Lodge of Amity”. Soldier Ant. 2 May 2003. Web.) was this information:
Abel Lewis became a Mason in White Horse Lodge No. 50 in Pennsylvania and worked as a visitor at American Union Lodge before coming to Zanesville. He was the first clerk of the court of common pleas in Muskingum County and postmaster of Zanesville in 1805. He became insane in 1813 and was supported by his Masonic brethren in the county jail until he escaped in 1826. He was never heard from again.
Abel Lewis, who was born near White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, and was a college graduate. In the latter part of the eighteenth century he removed to Ohio and became a government surveyor in Muskingum and Coshocton counties. He took part in several of the Indian wars and was closely associated with many of the events which led to the reclamation of Ohio for the purpose of civilization. Following his marriage he established his home in Zanesville and there served as clerk of the court for four years. He was also the author of some mathematical works. Entering a large tract of land, he became interested in agricultural pursuits, took up his abode on his farm and spent the residue of his days there. For many years he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and his entire life was the exemplification of his Christian belief.
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