Lewis, John

Birth

John H. Lewis was born about 1841 to Abram Lewis and Lavinia Ward of Knox, NY. He was one of eight children born to his parents.

Marriage & Children

John married at about 1862, Melissa Margaret Coleman (1844-) and had the following known children:

• Grace Lewis
• Walter P. Lewis
• John S. Lewis
• Frank Lewis
• Florence Lewis

Military Service

Residence:	Knox
Enlistment Date:	30 Oct 1862
Enlistment Place:	Albany, NY
Enlistment Rank:	Private
State Served:	New York
Regiment:	177th Infantry
Company:	Company B
Muster Out Date:	10 Sep 1863
Muster Out Place:	Albany, NY

Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 21

Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; 1850 census, Knox, Albany Co., NY

Obituary

(Age is not consistent)

The funeral of John Lewis, an aged resident of this section, was held at the home of his brother, Fred Lewis, on Thursday. Mr. Lewis was a well known personage over Albany county particularly among the voting population of Guilderland. In his earlier days be was a noted musician and was a member of a drum and fife corps. His particular instrument was the fife, on which he was very proficient. Mr. Lewis had been ill for several months, old age being responsible for his passing away. He was in his 84th year. Altamont Enterprise 4/9/1913

Additional Research Notes

At least 3 John Lewis's born about 1841 enlisted in Albany. I can't find proof this is the John Lewis who lived in Knox.

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900

Knox - John H. Lewi - Muster Roll

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about John H Lewis
Name: John H Lewis
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birth Place: Albany, New York
Enlistment Year: 1862
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1862
Separation Details: Muster Out of Service
Separation Date: 10 Sep 1863

Civil War Record Summaries

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John H Lewis
Name: John H Lewis
Residence: Albany, New York
Age at enlistment: 21
Enlistment Date: 3 Oct 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Albany, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, New York 177th Infantry Regiment on 21 Nov 1862.Mustered out on 10 Sep 1863 at Albany, NY.
Birth Date: abt 1841
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John H Lewis
Name: John H Lewis
Residence: Albany, New York
Age at enlistment: 21
Enlistment Date: 3 Oct 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Albany, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, New York 177th Infantry Regiment on 21 Nov 1862.Mustered out on 10 Sep 1863 at Albany, NY.
Birth Date: abt 1841
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York

177th NY Infantry
LEWIS, JOHN H. — Age, 21 years. Enlisted, October 30, 1862, at Albany, to serve nine months; mustered in as private, Co. B, November 21, 1862; mustered out with company, September 10, 1863, at Albany, N. Y.

Census Records

1850 United States Federal Census about John Lewis Name: John Lewis Age: 9 Birth Year: abt 1841 Birthplace: New York Home in 1850: Knox, Albany, New York Gender: Male Family Number: 233 Household Members: Name Age Abram Lewis 34 Lavina Lewis 34 Caroline Lewis 10 John Lewis 9 Barney Lewis 7 Frederick Lewis 5 Jacob Lewis 2

1870 United States Federal Census about John H Lewis Name: John H Lewis Age in 1870: 28 Birth Year: abt 1842 Birthplace: New York Home in 1870: Albany Ward 10, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Albany Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age John H Lewis 28 Melissa Lewis 26 Grace Lewis 5 Walter P Lewis 3

1880 United States Federal Census about John H. Lewis Name: John H. Lewis Age: 38 Birth Year: abt 1842 Birthplace: New York Home in 1880: Albany, Albany, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Melissa Lewis Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Soda Water Manufacturer Household Members: Name Age John H. Lewis 38 Melissa Lewis 35 Grace Lewis 16 Walter P. Lewis 14 John S. Lewis 8 Frank Lewis 3

1900 United States Federal Census about John H Lewis Name: John H Lewis [John Lewis] Age: 59 Birth Date: Sep 1840 Birthplace: New York Home in 1900: Schodack, Rensselaer, New York [Rensselaer] Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Melissa M Lewis Marriage Year: 1863 Years Married: 37 Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Birthplace: New York Occupation: View on Image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age John H Lewis 59 Melissa M Lewis 56 Florence M Lewis 17

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