Legislator Details
William Lewis
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/4/1802
City: Wethersfield, NY
County: Genesee County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/15/1853
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City: Alaska, Caledonia Township
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Alaska Cemetery
Marital Information:
married to Mary Carine Goodwin; he had at least 3 children: Phebe E. Lewis Campau (1827 - 1907), Mary Melissa Lewis Hoyt (1832 - 1922), and Harriet Maria Lewis (1834 - 1905).
Number of Children: 3
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Religion: innkeeper
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Biographical Sketch:
Born in Weatherfield, Genesee county, NY, in 1802. (Wyoming County was formed from Genesee County in 1841.) He came to Yankee Springs, MI, in 1836, located a large farm, and built a hotel which became famous as "Yankee Lewis House." Few people of olden days failed to partake of the hospitalities of "Yankee Lewis." He was an enterprising, active, ever busy pioneer, and did his full share in reclaiming the wilderness.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Enrollment and Engrossment
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City of Residence: Yankee Springs
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description: Counties of Allegan and Barry
Date Elected: 11/3/1845
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1846
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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