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- ~ from the History of Green County, Wisconsin, 1884
James Lewis is a native of North Ireland, born near Londonderry, Aug. 20, 1831. He is a son of William and Elizabeth (Beatty) Lewis, both of whom are dead, and buried in Wales.
In 1848, James emigrated to America and stopped two years in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Being a morocco dresser, he easily secured a position. From there he removed to Chester county of the same State. He was married in Philadelphia in Philadelphia to Ann Hood, May 3, 1852. He remained in Chester County until 1859, when he came to this county, settling near Jordan Center, where he lived until 1866, when he moved to section 9. He now owns 360 acres of land.
They have had eight children - Andrew, Elizabeth who was married to Ernest Rankins and died in California, where she is buried; Margaret, deceased, and buried at Argyle, Lafayette county. She was the wife of William Mitchell. John J., Marshall B., George B., Priscilla E., and Mary A.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Lewis has been a school officer most of the time since coming to this town. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and a good substantial citizen.
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1831 - 1908 (76 years)
