Lewis Jamison Sr.

Male1782–May 1818

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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Family Time Line

Lewis Jamison Sr.
1782–1818
Mary Clark
1783–1842
Marriage: 21 April 1807
Alexander Jamison
1808–1852
John Clark Jamison
1810–1823
Mary Adams Jamison
1812–1882
Lewis Jamison Jr.
1814–1892

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

  • Marriage
    21 April 1807Delaware, Iowa, United States
  • Children (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (4)

    World Events (8)

    1783 · A Free America

    Age 1

    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.

    1787

    Age 5

    Delaware was the first state to ratify the federal Constitution -- December 7, 1787, becoming the first state in the Union

    1792 · State House is Completed

    Age 10

    In 1792, the capitol building in Dover, Delaware was completed.

    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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    Story Highlight

    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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