Hiram Lewis
1759–
Augusta, Virginia, United States
The Life of Hiram
When Hiram Lewis was born in 1759, in Augusta, Virginia, United States, his father, James Lewis, was 33 and his mother, Mary Fields, was 31.
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Family Time Line
James Lewis
1726–1830
Mary Fields
1728–1775
Samuel Lewis
1756–1811
Abner Lewis
1758–
Hiram Lewis
1759–
Parents & Siblings
- James Lewis
1726–1830Male
1728–1775Female
siblings
(3)
- Samuel Lewis
1756–1811Male
1758–Male
1759–Male
World Events (3)
1776
Age 17
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776 · The Declaration to the King
Age 17
"""At the end of the Second Continental Congress the 13 colonies came together to petition independence from King George III. With no opposing votes, the Declaration of Independence was drafted and ready for all delegates to sign on the Fourth of July 1776. While many think the Declaration was to tell the King that they were becoming independent, its true purpose was to be a formal explanation of why the Congress voted together to declare their independence from Britain. The Declaration also is home to one of the best-known sentences in the English language, stating, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."""""""
1780 · Richmond Becomes the Capital
Age 21
On April 18, 1780 Richmond became the capital of Virginia. It was the temporary capital from 1780-1788.
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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