Hiram Lewis
1858–
Iowa, United States
The Life of Hiram
When Hiram Lewis was born in 1858, in Iowa, United States, his father, Jedidiah Lewis, was 22 and his mother, Elizabeth Rigler, was 20.
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Family Time Line
Jedidiah Lewis
1836–
Elizabeth Rigler
1838–1902
Thomas Eilyinton Lewis
1854–
George Washington Lewis
1856–1924
Hiram Lewis
1858–
Parents & Siblings
1836–Male
1838–1902Female
siblings
(3)
1854–Male
1856–1924Male
1858–Male
World Events (3)
1863
Age 5
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 5
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1867 · The Burtis Opera House
Age 9
The Burtis Opera House opened in Davenport and could easily hold an audience of 1,600. It was a widely used facility and Mark Twain filled the house when he spoke on tour in 1869. It was also used to house Susan B. Anthony when she lectured on the woman's right to vote. The Quad City Symphony Orchestra played its first concert as the new Tri-City Symphony in the Opera House. An arsonist set fire to the building on the evening of April 26, 1921, and the building was severely destroyed. The building was rebuilt but was no longer used as an opera house.
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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