Israel T. Lewis, third son of Elijah and Sally (Burdick) Lewis was born Jun 17, 1823 in town of Alfred. In 1848 he married Elmina Worden and made his home in Alfred where he resided three years and then came to Genesee and after a residence here of 8 years he returned to Alfred remained 5 years and again moved to Genesee. In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. A., 85th Regt., NYSV and served until the close of the war. He is now resident of West Genesee and a member of H.W. Wessel Post No. 85, GAR. His children are Ella (dec.), Sarah A (Mrs. H.F. Gardner of Bolivar), Carrie I (Mrs. James E. Hoard) lives in town, Mary M (Mrs. Freeman S. Persing of Michigan) and A. Lincoln who resides at home.