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Lewis Families of Eastern NC and SC
[Lewis Home] - Table of Contents
Note: This page is a work in progress. My goal is to provide links to documented pages for each of the early Lewis families in this region. Some will be hand made pages (narrative format) others will be links to my database pages for that person or family which will include notes and documentation.
Name Pages:
∙ Men named Benjamin Lewis in eastern NC and SC - to help differentiate them.
∙ Men named Jacob Lewis in eastern NC and SC - to help differentiate them.
∙ Men named James Lewis in eastern NC and SC - to help differentiate them.
∙ Men named John Lewis in eastern NC and SC - to help differentiate them.
∙ Men named William Lewis in eastern NC and SC - to help differentiate them. In progress.
North Carolina | South Carolina
North Carolina - Primarily south eastern only, but I’ve included some north eastern and central eastern counties as well, though I’m not as interested in them. The general area of interest is illustrated on the map below.
Beaufort Co., NC (formed 1702 as Pamptecough Precinct of Bath County. Renamed Beaufort Precinct in 1712. Became Beaufort County in 1739 when Bath County abolished.)
∙ William Lewis (bef 1681-c1732) and Mary (—) of NC (Chowan, Bath, Beaufort, New Hanover).
∙ William Lewis (bef 1706-aft 1754) and (—) of NC (Chowan, Bath, Beaufort, New Hanover, Bladen). Son of William (d 1732) and Mary.
Bertie Co., NC (formed 1722 from Chowan)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1719-aft 1748) of NC (Chowan, Bertie, Tyrrell) son of Richard (d 1719).
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1735-aft 1767) of NC (Johnston, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) perhaps son of Isaac of Bertie.
∙ Isaac Lewis (c1691-1743) and Margaret Hooker of NC (Chowan, Bertie)
∙ Jacob Lewis (c1682-1744) and Mary Keele of NC (Chowan, Bertie, Onslow)
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1729-c1796) of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
∙ William Lewis (bef 1749-1811) and Mourning Van Pelt of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) and SC (Georgetown, Horry).
Bladen Co., NC (formed 1734 from New Hanover)
∙ Bladen suffered several court house fires and most early records are lost, though some survive. Research is difficult here in the 1700s. Many Lewises there at that time.
∙ Aaron Lewis (1761-aft 1848) and 1) Mary Lewis, 2) Rhoda Faulk of NC (Bladen) and AL (Pike). Son of Josiah (1728).
∙ Abner Lewis (bef 1781-aft 1827) of NC (Bladen). Listed on a few land records, one of which shows him as Abner “Senr” father of Moses Lewis. It’s been suggested that “Abner” is actually Aaron, though I’m not entirely sure of that, but it would explain his absence from any census records under the name “Abner.”
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and Sarah — of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Glasgow, Bladen, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Beaufort).
∙ David Lewis (c1805-1879) and Jane Kemp of NC (Bladen). Son of Richard M. Lewis (1763).
∙ Durham (or Durrum) Lewis (1773-1848) and Amy Simpson of NC (Bladen) and GA (Lee, Sumter). Son of Josiah (1728).
∙ Durham (or Durrum) Lewis (1799-1879) and Sarah Lewis (d/o Durham 1773) of NC (Bladen) and GA (Lee). Son of Richard M. Lewis (1763).
∙ Edward Lewis (1802-1857) and Mary Singletary of NC (Bladen, Robeson). Son of Richard M. Lewis (1763).
∙ James Lewis (1756-1846) and ? of NC (Bladen, Brunswick, New Hanover)
∙ Josiah Lewis (1728-c1808) and Ann Mullington of NC (Bladen).
∙ Josiah Lewis (1753-aft 1830) of NC (Bladen). Son of Josiah (1728).
∙ Josiah Lewis (bef 1755-1830/32) and 1) Mary Hill and 2) Martha Norton of NC (Bladen) and SC (Horry).
∙ Moses Lewis (1765-1841) and Mary Green of NC (Bladen). Son of Josiah (1728).
∙ Richard Mullington Lewis (1763-1844) and 1) Sarah Simpson, 2) Martha — of NC (Bladen).
∙ Richard M. Lewis (II) (1797-1856) and Hannah Hester of NC (Bladen). Son of Richard M. Lewis (1763).
∙ Solomon Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and (—) of NC (Bladen) and SC (Horry, Marion).
∙ William Lewis (bef 1706-aft 1754) and (—) of NC (Chowan, Bath, Beaufort, New Hanover, Bladen). Son of William (d 1732) and Mary.
∙ William Lewis (1792-1823) of NC (Bladen). Son of Richard M. Lewis (1763).
Brunswick Co., NC (formed 1764 from New Hanover and Bladen)
∙ James Lewis (1756-1846) and ? of NC (Bladen, Brunswick, New Hanover)
∙ Simeon Lewis (1775/81-aft 1829) and 1) —Godwin and 2) Rachel Montgomery of SC (Marion) and NC (Brunswick). Probably son of William and Ruth.
∙ Zachariah Lewis (bef 1755-1812/20) and Ann (—) of NC (Richmond, Brunswick) and SC (Horry)
Carteret Co., NC (formed 1722 from Craven)
∙ David Lewis (bef 1746-1773) and Mary of NC (Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico, Carteret). Probably brother of Peter, Joseph and Jacob Lewis.
Chowan Co., NC (formed 1670 as a precinct of Albemarle County, originally called Shaftesbury until 1685 when renamed Chowan Precinct. Became Chowan County in 1741.)
∙ Abraham Lewis (?-aft 1699) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Chowan). Associated with Richard Lewis.
∙ Anthony Lewis (c1660s-c1739) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Chowan) and VA (Isle of Wight)
∙ Anthony Lewis (Jr) (c1680-1750s) and Elizabeth Williams of NC (Chowan, Onslow)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1719-aft 1748) of NC (Chowan, Bertie, Tyrrell) son of Richard (d 1719). Perhaps husband of Elizabeth Bonner.
∙ Elijah Lewis (c1763-aft 1778) of NC (Chowan). Son of John & Mary.
∙ Isaac Lewis (c1691-1743) and Margaret Hooker of NC (Chowan, Bertie)
∙ Isaac Lewis (c1751-1778) of NC (Chowan). Son of John & Mary.
∙ Jacob Lewis (c1682-1744) and Mary Keele of NC (Chowan, Bertie, Onslow)
∙ John Lewis, Esq. (c1715-1765) and Mary Champion? Of NC (Chowan). Son of Richard.
∙ John Lewis (Jr) (bef 1751-1776) and Mary — of NC (Chowan). Son of John & Mary.
∙ Richard Lewis (bef 1678-c1719) and 1) Miss Messler, 2) Elizabeth Dicks of NC (Chowan).
∙ William Lewis (bef 1681-c1732) and Mary (—) of NC (Chowan, Bath, Beaufort, New Hanover).
∙ William Lewis (bef 1706-aft 1754) and (—) of NC (Chowan, Bath, Beaufort, New Hanover, Bladen). Son of William (d 1732) and Mary.
∙ William Lewis (1700/19-c1760) and Sarah Branch of NC (Chowan). Son of Richard.
Columbus Co., NC (formed 1808 from Bladen and Brunswick)
∙ Mullington J. Lewis (1780/90-1850) and ? of NC (Columbus, New Hanover). Seems very likely he’s part of Bladen Co., NC Lewis family.
Craven Co., NC (formed 1705 as a precinct of Bath County, originally called Archdale until 1712 when renamed Craven Precinct. Became Craven County in 1741.)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1738-aft 1761) of NC (Craven). Might be same Benjamin s/o Richard of Chowan. Not sure though.
∙ David Lewis (bef 1732-1772) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Craven)
∙ David Lewis (bef 1746-1773) and Mary of NC (Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico, Carteret). Probably brother of Peter, Joseph and Jacob Lewis.
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1734-c1790/93) of NC (Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico). Probably brother of Peter, Joseph and David Lewis.
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1766-1796) and Sabra Squires of NC (Craven, Pamlico) son of the older Jacob above.
∙ Joseph Lewis (bef 1740-1774) and Mary of NC (Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico). Probably brother of Jacob, Peter and David.
∙ Peter Lewis (bef 1740-1772) and Ann of NC (Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico). Probably brother of Jacob, Joseph and David.
Dobbs Co., NC (formed 1758 from Johnston. Discontinued in 1791 by splitting into Lenoir and Glasgow now Greene.)
∙ Court house fires in Lenoir and Greene Counties destroyed nearly all the Dobbs County records. This makes research in Dobbs very difficult.
∙ Anthony Lewis (bef 1753-aft 1769) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene). Probably part of Onslow County Anthony Lewis family.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1735-aft 1767) of NC (Johnston, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) perhaps son of Isaac of Bertie.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and Sarah — of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Glasgow, Bladen, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Beaufort).
∙ Benjamin Lewis (1755/65-1821) and Celia Martin of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir, Robeson).
∙ Cader Lewis and 1) —, 2) Elizabeth — of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson, Wayne, Duplin) and SC (Marion). Son of Stephen Lewis.
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1729-c1796) of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
∙ James Lewis (bef 1748-1802) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson).
∙ John Lewis (1765/74-1817) and Rhoda Pitman of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ Stephen Lewis (bef 1753-1801) and Kerrenhappuch (—) Lewis of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ Thomas Lewis (bef 1719-1773) and Margaret (—) of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir) and SC (Charleston, Berkeley). In Dobbs 1750s and early 1760s, then to Charleston, SC.
∙ Thomas Lewis (c1740s-1794) and Martha (—) of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir) and SC (Charleston, Berkeley). In Dobbs 1750s and early 1760s, then to Charleston, SC. Son of Thomas.
∙ William Lewis (c1730s-1774) and Mary (—) of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir) and SC (Charleston, Berkeley). In Dobbs 1750s and early 1760s, then to Charleston, SC. Son of Thomas.
∙ William Lewis (bef 1749-1811) and Mourning Van Pelt of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) and SC (Georgetown, Horry).
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
Duplin Co., NC (formed 1750 from New Hanover)
∙ Anthony Lewis (III) (bef 1728-aft 1796) and Abigail Bumpass of NC (Onslow, Duplin). Son of Anthony.
∙ Cader Lewis and 1) —, 2) Elizabeth — of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson, Wayne, Duplin) and SC (Marion). Son of Stephen Lewis.
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
Gates Co., NC (formed 1779 from Chowan, Hertford and Perquimans).
∙ William Lewis (bef 1766-1796) and Leah Harrell (m 1785) of NC (Gates, Hertford).
Greene Co., NC (formed 1791 from Dobbs, originally called Glasgow until 1799)
∙ Court house fire in the late 1800s destroyed nearly all the county records. This makes researching in this county very difficult.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1735-aft 1767) of NC (Johnston, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) perhaps son of Isaac of Bertie.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and Sarah — of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Glasgow, Bladen, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Beaufort).
∙ Cader Lewis and 1) —, 2) Elizabeth — of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson, Wayne, Duplin) and SC (Marion). Son of Stephen Lewis.
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1729-c1796) of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
∙ James Lewis (bef 1748-1802) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson).
∙ John Lewis (1765/74-1817) and Rhoda Pitman of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ Stephen Lewis (bef 1753-1801) and Kerrenhappuch (—) Lewis of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ William Lewis (bef 1749-1811) and Mourning Van Pelt of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) and SC (Georgetown, Horry).
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
Hertford Co., NC (formed 1759 from Bertie)
∙ Court house fires destroyed nearly all the county records for the 1700s and early to mid 1800s. This makes research in this county very difficult.
∙ Jacob Lewis (c1682-1744) and Mary Keele of NC (Chowan, Bertie, Onslow) * They were already gone by 1759, but their former land fell into Hertford.
∙ William Lewis (bef 1766-1796) and Leah Harrell (m 1785) of NC (Gates, Hertford).
Johnston Co., NC (formed 1746 from Craven.)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1735-aft 1767) of NC (Johnston, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) perhaps son of Isaac of Bertie.
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1730-c1796) of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
Lenoir Co., NC (formed 1791 from Dobbs)
∙ Two court house fires in the late 1800s destroyed nearly all the county records for Lenoir including the Dobbs County records which Lenoir had inherited. This makes research in this county very difficult.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (1755/65-1821) and Celia Martin of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir, Robeson).
∙ Thomas Lewis (bef 1719-1773) and Margaret (—) of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir) and SC (Charleston, Berkeley). In Dobbs 1750s and early 1760s, then to Charleston, SC.
∙ Thomas Lewis (c1740s-1794) and Martha (—) of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir) and SC (Charleston, Berkeley). In Dobbs 1750s and early 1760s, then to Charleston, SC. Son of Thomas.
∙ William Lewis (c1730s-1774) and Mary (—) of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir) and SC (Charleston, Berkeley). In Dobbs 1750s and early 1760s, then to Charleston, SC. Son of Thomas.
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
New Hanover Co., NC (formed 1729 as a precinct of Bath County. New Hanover Precinct became New Hanover County in 1741.)
∙ Anthony Lewis (1792/94-aft 1845) and Sarah Stanley of NC (New Hanover) and TN (Shelby) and MS (Lauderdale). Son of Thomas and Jane.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1737-aft 1753) of NC (New Hanover). Possible son of John and Sarah.
∙ David M. Lewis (1790/1800-1849) and Dorothy Armstrong of NC (New Hanover).
∙ Francis Lewis (1755/74-aft 1828) and Jane (—) of NC (New Hanover) and KY (Calloway). Likely brother to Thomas and John.
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1740-aft 1780) and Penelope Walston of NC (New Hanover)
∙ Jacob Lewis (abt 1767-1795) of NC (New Hanover). Son of Jacob and Penelope.
∙ James Lewis (bef 1733-aft 1754) of NC (New Hanover, Bladen). Possible son of John and Sarah.
∙ James Lewis (1756-1846) and ? of NC (Bladen, Brunswick, New Hanover)
∙ John Lewis (bef 1716-aft 1754) and Sarah (—) of NC (New Hanover, Bladen)
∙ John Lewis (1755/65-aft 1812) of NC (New Hanover). Likely brother to Francis and Thomas.
∙ Joseph E. Lewis (1815-1865) and Margaret J. Bonham of NC (New Hanover). Son of Francis & Jane.
∙ Moses Lewis (c1804-1852/60) and Mary J. (—) of NC (Cumberland, New Hanover).
∙ Mullington J. Lewis (1780/90-1850) and ? of NC (Columbus, New Hanover). Seems very likely he’s part of Bladen Co., NC Lewis family.
∙ Richard Lewis (bef 1747-aft 1768) of NC (New Hanover), likely brother of Jacob.
∙ Richard C. Lewis (c1813-aft 1860) of NC (New Hanover). Son of Francis & Jane.
∙ Samuel Lewis (bef 1731-aft 1757) of NC (New Hanover, Sampson)
∙ Solomon Lewis (bef 1717-aft 1742) of NC (New Hanover) son of William (d 1732)
∙ Solomon Lewis (c1724/38-aft 1738) of NC (New Hanover). Son of William (c1706).
∙ Thomas Lewis (bef 1755-1812) and Jane Gufford of NC (New Hanover), likely brother to Francis and John.
∙ Thomas Lewis (1794/98-aft 1840) of NC (New Hanover) and MS (Lauderdale). Son of Thomas and Jane.
∙ William Lewis (bef 1681-c1732) and Mary (—) of NC (Chowan, Bath, Beaufort, New Hanover).
∙ William Lewis (bef 1706-aft 1754) and (—) of NC (Chowan, Bath, Beaufort, New Hanover, Bladen). Son of William (d 1732) and Mary.
∙ William Lewis (d 1751/55) of NC (New Hanover). Left Will 1751, dead by 1755.
∙ William Lewis (bef 1725-aft 1765) of NC (Onslow, New Hanover). Son of Anthony.
∙ William F. Lewis (1780/90-1848) and Judith — of NC (New Hanover).
∙ William G. Lewis (1775/80-aft 1830) of NC (New Hanover). Son of Thomas and Jane.
Northampton Co., NC (formed 1741 from Bertie).
∙ Benjamin Lewis (1765/70-aft 1830) and Elizabeth Chambliss of NC (Northampton) and SC (Darlington) and AL (Montgomery). Son of Edmond and Jane.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (1774/84-aft 1813) of NC (Northampton). Son of Eliphaz. Gone from Northampton after Jan 1813.
∙ Edmond Lewis (bef 1735-aft 1766) and Jane (—) of VA (Southampton) and NC (Northampton). Son of Joshua and Martha.
∙ Eliphaz Lewis (1755/74-c1808) and Mary (—) of NC (Northampton.
∙ Esper / Exper Lewis (1770/75-1836) and Mary (---) of NC (Northampton, Wayne). Son of Henry.
∙ Henry Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1780) of NC (Northampton). Son of James and Susanna.
∙ James Lewis (bef 1731-c1815) and Susanna (—) of NC (Northampton). Son of Joshua and Martha.
∙ James Lewis (1765/75-1836) and 1) Jane Chambliss, 2) Sarah (—) of NC (Northampton) and SC (Darlington). Son of Edmond and Jane.
∙ Joshua Lewis (bef 1762-aft 1788) of NC (Northampton). Son of James and Susannah.
∙ William Lewis (c1753-aft 1838) and Amelia (—) of NC (Northampton) and SC (Darlington). Revolutionary War Soldier. Son of Edmond and Jane.
Onslow Co., NC (formed 1734 as a precinct of Bath County. Onslow Precinct became Onslow County in 1741.)
∙ Abraham Lewis (1720/34-aft 1762) and Priscilla (—) of NC (Onslow). Son of Anthony.
∙ Anthony Lewis (Jr) (c1680-1750s) and Elizabeth Williams of NC (Chowan, Onslow)
∙ Anthony Lewis (III) (bef 1728-aft 1796) and Abigail Bumpass of NC (Onslow, Duplin). Son of Anthony.
∙ Anthony Lewis (bef 1753-aft 1769) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene). Probably part of Onslow County Anthony Lewis family.
∙ Jacob Lewis (c1682-1744) and Mary Keele of NC (Chowan, Bertie, Onslow)
∙ Jacob Lewis (1720/34-aft 1755) of NC (Onslow) son of Anthony Lewis. Might be same Jacob later in New Hanover.
∙ John Lewis (c1741-aft 1793) of NC (Onslow). Son of Matthew.
∙ Matthew Lewis (c1720/23-1755) and Mary Brock of NC (Onslow). Son of Anthony.
∙ William Lewis (bef 1725-aft 1765) of NC (Onslow, New Hanover). Son of Anthony.
Robeson Co., NC (formed 1786 from Bladen)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and Sarah — of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Glasgow, Bladen, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Beaufort).
∙ Benjamin Lewis (1755/65-1821) and Celia Martin of NC (Dobbs, Lenoir, Robeson).
∙ Cader Lewis and 1) —, 2) Elizabeth — of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson, Wayne, Duplin) and SC (Marion). Son of Stephen Lewis.
∙ David Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1800) of NC (Robeson, Moore)
∙ Edward Lewis (1802-1857) and Mary Singletary of NC (Bladen, Robeson). Son of Richard M. Lewis (1763).
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1729-c1796) of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
∙ James Lewis (bef 1748-1802) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson).
∙ James Lewis (1772-1855) and Edith Walters of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson).
∙ James Lewis (1775/84-1829) and Lucretia Davis of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson).
∙ John Lewis (1765/74-1817) and Rhoda Pitman of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ John Lewis (1790/98-1842) and (1) Delilah Powell and (2) Zilpha Powell of NC (Robeson).
∙ Richard Lewis (c1770-aft 1850) and 1) —, 2) Mary (—) of NC (Robeson) and SC (Horry). Son of James and Elizabeth.
∙ Stephen Lewis (bef 1753-1801) and Kerrenhappuch (—) Lewis of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
∙ Unidentified Lewis married Milly Bird (d/o Isaac) who was dead before 1825. She married 2nd to William Morgan in 1825 in Robeson. I don’t think she’s old enough to be the widow Milly Lewis on 1810 census in Marion Dist., SC, though it might be possible?
Sampson Co., NC (formed 1784 from Duplin)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (c1799-aft 1860) and Byers — of NC (Sampson). Possibly son of William (1761).
∙ James R. Lewis (c1793-aft 1860) and Artesia Stevens of NC (Sampson). Probably son of Cader Lewis.
∙ Samuel Lewis (bef 1733-aft 1757) of NC (New Hanover, Sampson)
∙ Stephen Lewis (1775/94-aft 1823) of NC (Duplin, Sampson, Wayne). Probably son of Cader Lewis.
∙ Ulley Lewis (c1788-aft 1850) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Wayne, Sampson). Son of William (1761).
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
Wayne Co., NC (formed 1779 from Dobbs)
∙ Cader Lewis and 1) —, 2) Elizabeth — of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson, Wayne, Duplin) and SC (Marion). Son of Stephen Lewis.
∙ Esper / Exper Lewis (1770/75-1836) and Mary (---) of NC (Northampton, Wayne). Son of Henry.
∙ Laban Lewis (1784/90-1831) and Mourning — of NC (Wayne). Son of William (1761).
∙ Ulley Lewis (c1788-aft 1850) and Elizabeth (—) of NC (Wayne, Sampson). Son of William (1761).
∙ Urban Lewis (1786-1846) and Susan Casey of NC (Wayne). Son of William (1761).
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
South Carolina - Primarily the section that was old Georgetown District, now Marion, Dillon, and Horry counties.
Darlington Co., SC (formed 1785 as a county of Cheraw District. Became Darlington District in 1800).
∙ Benjamin Lewis (1765/70-aft 1830) and Elizabeth Chambliss of NC (Northampton) and SC (Darlington) and AL (Montgomery). Son of Edmond and Jane.
∙ Brunson L. Lewis (c1810-1876) of SC (Darlington) and FL (Marion, Levy). Son of William and Amelia.
∙ Edmond Lewis (1780/90-aft 1830) and Ann (—) of SC (Darlington) and AL (Montgomery). Son of William and Amelia.
∙ Edmond Lewis (1790/1800-aft 1830) of SC (Darlington) and AL (Montgomery). Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth.
∙ Henry Lewis (1790/1800-aft 1836) of SC (Darlington). Son of James and Jane.
∙ James Lewis (1765/75-1836) and 1) Jane Chambliss, 2) Sarah (—) of NC (Northampton) and SC (Darlington). Son of Edmond and Jane.
∙ James Lewis (1794/1800-1821) and Deborah Kolb of SC (Darlington). Son of William and Amelia.
∙ Jesse Lewis (c1800-1821) and Martha (—) of SC (Darlington). Son of William and Amelia.
∙ Lazarus Lewis (1800/10-aft 1836) of SC (Darlington). Son of James and Jane.
∙ Robert R. Lewis (c1795-1863) and Jane Williams of SC (Darlington). Son of William and Amelia.
∙ William Lewis (c1753-aft 1838) and Amelia (—) of NC (Northampton) and SC (Darlington). Revolutionary War Soldier. Son of Edmond and Jane.
Dillon Co., SC (formed in 1910 from “Upper” Marion County.)
∙ See Marion.
Georgetown Dist., SC (formed in 1769 as an original judicial district superceding the old Craven County)
∙ Most of the Georgetown records were destroyed during the Civil War, thus very little remains prior to the 1860s. This makes research in this area very difficult.
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and Sarah — of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Glasgow, Bladen, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Beaufort).
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1729-c1796) of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
∙ John Lewis (1765/74-1817) and Rhoda Pitman of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ William Lewis (1761-1841) of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Robeson, Cumberland) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion).
Horry Co., SC (formed 1801 from Georgetown District, Kingston County)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and Sarah — of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Glasgow, Bladen, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Beaufort).
∙ Charles Lewis (1760/65-1844) and Mary (—) of SC (Georgetown, Horry). Son of Charles (d 1769).
∙ Ebenezer Lewis (1790s-1840s) and Rebecca (—) of SC (Horry). Son of Charles (d 1844).
∙ Everett H. Lewis (1809-1891) and 1) Mary Aynor, 2) Mary E. Shelly of SC (Horry). Son of William Jr (son of William d 1811 and Mourning).
∙ Hardy Lewis (1775/80-1847) and Dicey Floyd of SC (Horry, Marion). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ Isaac Lewis (1775-aft 1830) and Mary Norton of SC (Horry, Marion) and MS (Copiah). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ Isaac Lewis (c1832-aft 1850) of SC (Horry).
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1729-c1796) of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
∙ James Lewis (1765/74-1816) and Charity Coleman of SC (Horry, Marion) and MS (Simpson). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ James Henry Lewis (c1827-aft 1860) and Rachel (—) of SC (Horry).
∙ Joel Lewis (1781-aft 1850) and 1) Ruth Norton and 2) Sarah (—) of SC (Horry, Marion) and MS (Rankin). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ John Lewis (1774/84-1803) of SC (Horry). Died without widow or children. His sisters were his only heirs: Ann Lewis (wife of Moses Harrelson), Mable Lewis (decd) wife of Arthur Herring, and Susannah Lewis (wife of John Cannon Granger).
∙ John Lewis (1800/10-aft 1840) of SC (Horry).
∙ Jonathan Lewis (1765/70-1849) and 1) Susannah Porter and 2) Ferebe Strickland of SC (Marion). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ Josiah Lewis (bef 1755-1830/32) and 1) Mary Hill and 2) Martha Norton of NC (Bladen) and SC (Horry).
∙ Patrick Lewis (1790-1864) and Nancy Floyd of SC (Horry). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ Samuel Lewis (1774/84-aft 1820) and Zilpha Tompkins of SC (Horry). Son of Josiah Lewis.
∙ Solomon Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and (—) of NC (Bladen) and SC (Horry, Marion).
∙ Solomon Lewis (c1814-aft 1880) and 1) Mary A. Harrelson, 2) Tabitha Ward of SC (Marion, Horry). Son of Josiah (1770s).
∙ William Lewis (bef 1749-1811) and Mourning Van Pelt of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene) and SC (Georgetown, Horry).
∙ William Henry Lewis (1755/69-c1806) and Rachel (—) of SC (Georgetown, Horry). Son of Charles (d 1769).
∙ William Lewis (1765/74-c1811) and (—) of SC (Horry). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ William Lewis and wife Winniford of SC (Horry). Made a deed here in 1792. No other record after that.
∙ Zachariah Lewis (bef 1755-1812/20) and Ann (—) of NC (Richmond, Brunswick) and SC (Horry)
Marion Co., SC (formed in 1798, effective 1800, from Georgetown District, Liberty County)
∙ Benjamin Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and Sarah — of NC (Dobbs, Greene, Glasgow, Bladen, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Beaufort).
∙ Cader Lewis and 1) —, 2) Elizabeth — of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson, Wayne, Duplin) and SC (Marion). Son of Stephen Lewis.
∙ Elizabeth Lewis (bef 1765-aft 1810) of SC (Marion). Apparent widow, but of whom? She *might* be widow of James Lewis (d 1801) of Robeson Co., NC whose wife Elizabeth was last found ca 1803.
∙ Green Lewis (c1780s-c1800) of SC (Marion). Probably son of William and Ruth.
∙ Hardy Lewis (1775/80-1847) and Dicey Floyd of SC (Horry, Marion). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ Isaac Lewis (1775-aft 1830) and Mary Norton of SC (Horry, Marion) and MS (Copiah). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ Jacob Lewis (bef 1729-c1796) of NC (Bertie, Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson) and SC (Georgetown, Horry, Marion)
∙ James Lewis (1765/74-1816) and Charity Coleman of SC (Horry, Marion) and MS (Simpson). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ James Lewis (c1825-aft 1850) and Rachel — of SC (Marion).
∙ Joel Lewis (1781-aft 1850) and 1) Ruth Norton and 2) Sarah (—) of SC (Horry, Marion) and MS (Rankin). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ John E. Lewis (1821-c1905) and 1) Jensy —, 2) Leah Rachel Owens of SC (Marion). Son of Josiah (1770s).
∙ Jonathan Lewis (1765/70-1849) and 1) Susannah Porter and 2) Ferebe Strickland of SC (Marion). Son of William (d 1811) and Mourning.
∙ Joseph Lewis (c1807-aft 1860) and Elizabeth Turbeville of SC (Marion). Son of Josiah (1770s).
∙ Josiah Lewis (bef 1755-1830/32) and 1) Mary Hill and 2) Martha Norton of NC (Bladen) and SC (Horry). Note: This Josiah didn’t live in Marion District, but he made many surveys there in his role as Deputy Surveyor, and may have owned property in Marion as well.
∙ Josiah Lewis (1770/75-1840s) and Dicey Miller of SC (Marion).
∙ Milley Lewis (bef 1765-aft 1810) of SC (Marion). Apparent widow, but of whom?
∙ Prior Lewis (1796-1877) and Mary Ann Godbold of SC (Marion) and GA (Thomas). Probably son of William and Ruth.
∙ Richard Lewis (c1770-aft 1850) and 1) —, 2) Mary (—) of NC (Robeson) and SC (Horry). Son of James and Elizabeth.
∙ Simeon Lewis (1775/81-aft 1829) and 1) —Godwin and 2) Rachel Montgomery of SC (Marion) and NC (Brunswick). Probably son of William and Ruth.
∙ Solomon Lewis (bef 1755-aft 1820) and (—) of NC (Bladen) and SC (Horry, Marion).
∙ Solomon Lewis (c1814-aft 1880) and 1) Mary A. Harrelson, 2) Tabitha Ward of SC (Marion, Horry). Son of Josiah (1770s).
∙ Stephen Lewis (bef 1753-1801) and Kerrenhappuch (—) Lewis of NC (Dobbs, Glasgow, Greene, Robeson). Son of Jacob Lewis.
∙ William Lewis, Esq (bef 1755-c1817) and Elizabeth (—) of SC (Marion, Chester) and AL (Greene)
∙ William Lewis (bef 1755-c1800) and Ruth (—) of SC (Marion).
∙ William Lewis (c1774-c1804) and Mary (—) of SC (Marion). Mary m William Smith after death of William Lewis. She was 1st married to Roger Gibson. Son of William and Ruth.
∙ William Lewis (c1832-aft 1850) of SC (Marion)
Revised: June 21, 2026
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