Elisha Lewis

about 1783–1853 (Age 70)
Horry, South Carolina, United States

The Life Summary of Elisha

Elisha Lewis was born about 1783, in Horry, South Carolina, United States. He married Robin Wellman in 1808, in Horry, South Carolina, United States. He died in 1853, at the age of 70.

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Elisha Lewis
1783–1853
Robin Wellman
1789–
Marriage: 1808

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1808Horry, South Carolina, United States
  • World Events (3)

    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.
    1786 · Shays' Rebellion
    Age 3
    Caused by war veteran Daniel Shays, Shays' Rebellion was to protest economic and civil rights injustices that he and other farmers were seeing after the Revolutionary War. Because of the Rebellion it opened the eyes of the governing officials that the Articles of Confederation needed a reform. The Rebellion served as a guardrail when helping reform the United States Constitution.
    1788 · South Carolina becomes the 8th state in the Union
    Age 5
    On May 23, 1788, South Carolina ratifies the Constitution of the United States making it the 8th State of the Union.

    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.

    Possible Related Names

    Louisa
    Ludwig
    Lewes
    Lewisa
    Louise
    Liusaidh
    Luthais
    Loeys

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