Samuel S Lewis

1813–
Kentucky, United States

The Life of Samuel S

When Samuel S Lewis was born in 1813, in Kentucky, United States, his father, Samuel Lewis, was 19 and his mother, Nancy Templeton, was 15. He married Nancy Pennington about 1844, in Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 7 daughters. He lived in Carter, Carter, Kentucky, United States in 1850 and Magisterial District 1 Hyden, Leslie, Kentucky, United States in 1880.

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Samuel S Lewis
1813–
Nancy Pennington
1818–1887
Marriage: about 1844
Nancy A. Lewis
1835–
Malinda Lewis
1837–
Sarah A. Lewis
1838–
Daniel Lewis
1850–
Nathaniel Lewis
1841–1900
Judy Lewis
1842–1959
Polly Lewis
1845–1938
Mary Polly Lewis
1845–
Hiram Lewis
1846–
Aaron Lewis
1849–
Martha Lewis
1853–
Lewis
1855–
William Lewis
1855–

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
about 1844
Kentucky, United States
children

(13)

    Nancy A. Lewis

    Female1835–Female

    Malinda Lewis

    Female1837–Female

    Sarah A. Lewis

    Female1838–Female

    Nathaniel Lewis

    Male1841–1900Male

    Judy Lewis

    Female1842–1959Female

+8 More Children

Parents and Siblings

    Samuel Lewis

    Male1794–1858Male

    Nancy Templeton

    Female1798–Female

siblings

(1)

World Events (8)

1818 · Jackson Purchase

Age 5

The western part of Kentucky purchased by Andrew Jackson from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. It became known as the Jackson Purchase. This included land that wasn't originally part of Kentucky when it became a state.
1819 · Panic! of 1819

Age 6

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. 
1846

Age 33

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

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.

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Sources (3)

  • Samuel Lewis, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Samuel Lewis, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Samuel Lewis, "United States Census, 1880"

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