John Lewis (1747-1825)

Capt. John Lewis, of "Elmwood" Logan County, Kentucky

He was born in Virginia and graduated from Oxford University in England. He fought in the Revolution and was a partner in his father's gunpowder manufacturing firm. He inherited property in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County. From 1811, he moved to Logan County, Kentucky, where he owned a large amount of land. His first wife was Lucy, daughter of Colonel John and Mildred (Gregory) Thornton. His fifth wife was Mildred, daughter of Landon Thornton Carter of Cleve.

Parents (2)

Col. Fielding Lewis

of "Kenmore" Virginia; Commissary-General of Munitions

1725-1781

Catherine (Washington) Lewis

Mrs Catherine (Washington) Lewis

1724-1750

Spouse (1)

Mildred Byrd (Carter) Lewis

Mrs Mildred Ann Byrd (Carter) Mercer, Lewis

1774-1837

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