Elizabeth Lewis
about 1783–
Virginia, United States
The Life of Elizabeth
When Elizabeth Lewis was born about 1783, in Virginia, United States, her father, Samuel Lewis, was 31 and her mother, Plotemia Harvey, was 30. She married Henry Brisco Branson on 7 May 1803, in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter.
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Family Time Line
Henry Brisco Branson
1782–1850
Elizabeth Lewis
1783–
Marriage: 7 May 1803
Briscoe Branson
1811–
Jane Branson
1812–
Spouse and Children
Henry Brisco Branson
1782–1850Male
1783–Female
MARRIAGE
7 May 1803
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
7 May 1803
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
children
(2)
Briscoe Branson
1811–Male
Jane Branson
1812–Female
Parents and Siblings
1752–1823Male
1753–1823Female
siblings
(9)
Nancy Lewis
1773–1850Female
Joseph Lewis
1775–Male
1779–Male
Samuel Lewis
1781–Male
1783–Female
+4 More Children
World Events (8)
1783 · A Free America
Age 0
The Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which gave the new nation boundries on which they could expand and trade with other countries without any problems.
1788 · Becomes the 10th state
Age 5
On June 25, 1788 Virginia became the 10th state.
1819 · Panic! of 1819
Age 36
With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years.
Name Meaning
Like the French name Louis, which is derived from Ludovicus, from the Old German name Ludwig. A root is "lautwig," meaning illustrious warrior. From this name come the old female names Lewes and Lewisa, from whence comes the modern name Louisa. Louise is a French form of Lewis. Liusaidh is a Gaelic form of Louisa. Luthais is a Gaelic form of Lewis. Loeys is an Anglo-Norman form of Lewis.
Sources (1)
- Elizabeth Lewis, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
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