At his home, in South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday evening, occurred the death of Nelson N. Lewis, a highly respected resident of that place, aged 75 years. He had been ill for two years and during that time suffered two strokes. Since last November he had been confined to his bed most of the time. Deceased was born in the town of Morris [Otsego Co., NY], March 14, 1830. He was a son of Putman and Drucilla Davis Lewis, early settlers of that section who came there from Rhode Island in 1806. Mr. Lewis learned the trade of wagon making early in life and for 50 years had conducted a wagon shop in South New Berlin. He was known as a man of integrity, upright in his business methods and highly esteemed by his neighbors and friends. Mr. Lewis was married three times. His first wife was Catherine Sergent, of South New Berlin, and after her death he married his first wife's sister, Polly Sergent. His last marriage was to Francella Gage, who survives. He leaves one son, Eugene N. Lewis, foreman for the W. L. Scott Lumber company, of this village, and one sister, Mrs. Foster Camp, of New Berlin, both by his second marriage. He is also survived by one brother, Jay Lewis, of Masonville, Delaware county. The funeral was held from his late home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. R.A. Gates officiating. The floral offerings were most profuse and beautiful and included a handsome piece contributed by the members and employees of the Scott Lumber Company.
