Brief Life History of Lewis
Lewis Jamison Sr. was born in 1782, in New Castle, Delaware, United States as the son of Alexander Jamison and Jane Jamison. He married Mary Clark on 21 April 1807, in Delaware, Iowa, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He died in May 1818, in his hometown, at the age of 36.
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Sources (17)
- Lewis Jamison in entry for Lewis Jamison Jr, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999"
- Lewis Jameson, "United States Census, 1810"
- Lewis Jamison, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
Spouse and Children
1782–1818 Male
1783–1842 Female
Children (4)
1808–1852 Male
1810–1823 Male
1812–1882 Female
1814–1892 Male
Parents and Siblings
1745–1822 Male
–1824 Female
Siblings (4)
1782–1818 Male
1785–1822 Male
1791–1828 Female
–1823 Male
World Events (8)
1783 · A Free America
Age 1
1787
Age 5
1792 · State House is Completed
Age 10
Name Meaning
English and Scottish: from Middle English and Scots Jami(e)son, Jameson, Jem(i)son ‘son of James’ (see James ). Jameson and Jamison are mainly found in northern England, especially in Northumberland and Durham, while in Scotland the more usual form is Jamieson , but all three versions occur on either side of the border.
Scottish: variant of McCamish .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Lewis Jamison Bible Record
Bible published by M. Carey, 121 Chestnut St., Phila. Pa 1813 Original owner — Lewis Jamison Marriages: Lewis & Mary (Clark) Jamison was married April 23, in the year of Our Lord 1807 Mar …
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