William Lewis II (1740 - 1811)

Born 1740 in Bertie County, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Mourning (Van Pelt) Lewis — married 1763 in Bertie County, Province of North Carolina

Descendants

Died 28 Aug 1811 at about age 71 in Horry, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

William Lewis II was a North Carolina colonist.

Rev. William Lewis II served with 2nd South Carolina Regiment, Continental Army during the American Revolution.

William was born in 1740 in Bertie county NC to William Lewis and his wife Janet Banks-Blewett. His grandparents were Isaac Lewis and Margaret "Mary" Hooker. Isaac's parents were Edward Lewis and Bridgette Browne Lewis.

He married Mourning Van Pelt of Bertie County, NC (She is the Granddaughter of Hendrick VanPelt & his wife Margrietje DeHart of Bertie Pct. NC & New York).

He married 1763 and they had issue, who were listed in his will:

William (1765, Dobbs, NC- b.1811)

Mary "Polly" (1767, Dobbs, NC- c.1835)

Sarah "Sallie" (1769, Horry, SC- c.1835)

James (1771, Horry, SC - 1818)

Isaac (1775, Horry, SC - 1838)

Hardy (1777 -Horry, SC - b. 1847)

Jonathon (1779 Horry, SC - 1849 Marion SC)

Joel (1781 Horry, SC - 1853 )

Elisha (1783 Horry, SC - c. 1820)

Zipha (1783 Horry, SC - 1854)

Patrick (1791 Horry, SC - c. 1854)

There is some confusion to him having 2 other daughters; Mourning & Pennsylvania

Additional contradictory evidence is that neither Pennsylvania nor Morning was named in the father's will. Further, the 1790 census record lists only two females in William's household. One would be the wife, Mourning Van Pelt Lewis, the second, Zilpha, age about 7. The older daughters, Polly and Sally, would have been 23 and 21 and probably married. William and Mourning did have granddaughters, Pennsylvania, daughter of Jonathan Lewis and Mourning, daughter of Hardy Lewis. This may be the source of the confusion.

Sometime after marriage he and Mourning moved to Dobbs County, North Carolina where his father had purchased land (Dobbs Co. Book 5).

Timeline

22 Apr 1763

William patented 180 acres On the North side of Neuse River, Begining at a hickory Boyds corner in Dobbs co. NC ^[1] He also patented another 180 acres on the North side of Neuse River. ^[2]

04 Nov 1775

Wm's Enlistment card

William enlisted in the Revolutionary war as a private in the 2nd Regiment of the South Carolina Line commanded by Lt Col Francis Marion and was granted 887 acres in Horry County, South Carolina. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6][7]}

09 Oct 1766 ^[8]

William Lewis & his wife Mourning (x) of Dobbs County to Eleazer Ouinby Mariner. 16 pounds proclamation money. 250 acres which was bequeathed to Mourning VanPelt now wife of sd William Lewis by her grandfather Hendrick Van Pelt on Tumbling Branch. Wit: John Freeman, James Freeman. March Court 1767. John Johnston C/C

"This Indenture Made the Ninth Day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Sixty Six Between William Lewis & Mourning his wife of Dobbs County in the Province of North Carolina of the one Part, and Eleazer Quinby, Marriner of the other Part. Witness that Said William Lewis & Mourning his wife for and in Consideration of the Sum of Sixteen Pounds Procalamation money to them in hand paid by the said Eleazer Quinby...grant...one Plantation, Tract or Parcell of Land lying and being in Bertie County and on the Tumbling Branch Containing One hundred and fifty acres (more or less) which said Land was Bequeathed to Mourning Vanpelt now Wife of Said William Lewis by her grandfather Hendrick Vanpelt together with all houses, orchards, gardens, ways, waters and Water Courses.."

1790 US Census Prince George Parish, Georgetown District, South Carolina ^[9]

Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 5

Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 3

Free White Persons - Females: 2

Number of Slaves : 5

Number of Household Members: 15

He was appointed to serve as a Petit Juror from between 1778 and 1779. ^[10]

02 Mar 1790

William purchased from Goodman Bethea of Georgetown Dist. for £60 South Carolina money 150 acres on Beaver Dam Swamp granted in 1772 to James Graves & conveyed to Thomas Price to Goodman Bethea. Witness: Shadrach Rogers, Elisah (his mark) Rogers, Thomas (his mark) Collins. Recorded 2 Mar 1809. ^[11]

23 Feb 1793

William purchased from Goodman Bethea of George Town Dist for £10 South Carolina money 700 acres South-West of Little Pee Dee part of a grant to Goodman Bethea 12 Jul 1792 beginning Jesse Bethea's line running South-West & West to Thomas Ammons land as was granted to Goodman Bethea, down Ammons line North-West to Elisha Rogers corner North-East to grant to Goodman Bethea North up said Elisha Roger line ... dividing line of Barnabas Hanagan to Stephen Gibson with his line to John Berthea & Hanagan line, down John Bethea's line to Jesse Berthea Sr. down Calbard line to Beaver Dam Swamp to Jesse Bethea Jr. land. Signed Goodman Bethea, wife Mary (her mark) Berthea. Witnesses: Moses Goodman, Jesse Bethea. probated before Valentine Rowell Justice, 22 Feb 1798. Recorded 2 Mar 1802 ^[12]

1800 US Census Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina ^[13]

Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 2

Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1

Number of Household Members Under 16: 2

Number of Household Members Over 25: 2

Number of Household Members: 4

27 Dec 1800:

William purchased from John Ford for $250 199 acres in three parcels: 100 acres conved to William Morgan by Joshua Barfield resurveyed by Josiah Lewis 1 Aug 1791; 50 acres part of 250 acres grant to William Morgan 5 Jun 1770, 49 acre grant to John Hitchcock 3 Feb 1775 on the fork of Gully & Creek Branch (?) South side of Little Pee Dee River. Plat enexed to grant dated 25 Nov 1774. Signed William (his mark) Lewis. Witnesses: John Phillips, James Ford, Annes Phillips. Probated by JOhn Phillips, Sr, before Richard Taylor Justice of the Quorum, 23 Apr 1801. Recorded 19 Sep 1801^[14]

21 Jan 1804 William appeared in the court records of Horry Dist., South Carolina.

William was appointed by the court to make a just and true inventory, 1804, of the goods and chattels and personal estate of Joel Pitman of Horry District, whose will he witnessed Aug. 24, 1803 (Box 7, Bundle 1, Horry County Probate Court). Samuel Gerrald and James Floyd served with him. ^[15]

1810 US Census Horry, South Carolina ^[16]

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1

Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1

Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1

Numbers of Slaves: 15

Number of Household Members Under 16: 2

Number of Household Members Over 25: 2

Number of Household Members: 21

14 May 1811 William made a will ^[17]

In the name of God Amen. I, William Lewis of the state of South Carolina Horry Dist. Being week in body but of sound mind and perfect memory and understanding praise be to god for the same I do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following

first I Give & devise and bequith unto my Daughter Polley Nichols one Negro Garl named Chaney and her child named ginney to her and her heirs for ever.

Secondy I Give & devise and bequith to my daughter Salley Nichols one Negro gairl caled little Chaney and her increes to her and her heirs for ever

Thirdly I Give & devise and bequith unto my son James Lewis one negro woman named Hannah and one piece of land Containing fifteen acres be the same more or less as we have agreed on a piece adjoining his line and my large Bible to him and his Heirs for ever

Forthly I Give & deveise and Bequith to my son Isaac Lewis one Negro Gairl named Jude and her increes to him and His heirs for ever

Fiftley I give & devise and Bequith to my son Hardy Lewis on Negro Boy named Caleb to him and his Heirs for ever

Sixtly I Give & devise and Bequith to my son Jonathon Lewis one Negro Garl named Priss and her incress and one Desk to him and his heirs for ever

Seventhly I Give & devise and Bequith unto my son Joel Lewis one negro boy named Jerrey and one peice of land lying on little Pee Dee in Marion District and state afore said Containg two hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less the lower part of a track of land deeded to me by John Fort up to a line of marked trees agreed on heretofore to him and his heirs for ever

Eightly I Give & devise and Bequith unto my son Elisha Lewis one Negro boy named Luke and one piece of land lying on little Pee Dee in Marion District and state afore said containing two hundred and twenty five acres be the same more or less lying between the above land given to Joel Lewis and James Lewis line and one heifer to him and his heirs for ever

Ninthly I Give & Devise and Bequith to my Daughter Zilpha Lewis one Negro Gairl named Alis and one hundred acres of Land lying in the District and state afore said on Honey Camp Branch and one hors colt and one Cow and calf two two year old hifers and one five year old stear and one feather Bed and furniture to her and her heirs for ever

Tenthly I give & devise and Bequith to my son Patrick Lewis one Negro Garl named Viney and one Negro boy name Charney and one Negro woman named hannah and her increes but my will is that the said Negro woman hannah remains in my wifes Morning Lewis persession and to have and use and Sarvis dureing her natral life and one mair colt and one shot gun to him and his heirs for ever

Eleventhly I Give & devise and Bequith to my Grand Daughter and Grandson the heirs of William Lewis Decsd.--to wit, Salley Lewis and Evrit Lewis one Negro garl Named Tamer and one hundred and sixty six Dollars & the Interest that is to say the debt Due from Wm. Alford and Thomas Frinks to be equally devided between them and stock of Cattle that Came by them of ther father stock to them and their heirs for ever

Twelvthly I give & devise and Bequeth to my loving wife Morning Lewis one Negro boy named Parish and one sorrell Mair and one Father Bed and furniture to be disposd of as she thinks proper. I also lend to my loving wife during her natral life the Plantation where I now live and one Negro Man Named Frank and all my stock of Cattle and hogs and horses and house hold and kitchen furniture and Plantation tools and all my property not above given to her use during her natural life and after my wifes Decesd.

I give and devise and bequeth to my son Patrick Lewis my plantation and all my lands lying in Horry District to him and his heirs forever.

I also give and devise and Bequeth to my six sons - to wit James, Isaac, Hardy, Jonathan, Joel & Elisha after my wife Decsd. the three Negro men lent to her to wit Peter Mingo & Frank to be Equally devided between them and all the rest of my personnel property that is lent to my wife after her decease to be equally devided between all my children the heirs fo Wm Lewis Decsd. Excepted my Desier is that after my wife Dec. that my son Hardy Lewis shall have the above named Peter and pay his brothers parts due them and to take cear of his said Peters mother Nan as long as she may live and I do nominate Constitute and appoint James Lewis Hardy Lewis Jonathan Lewis & Joel Lewis my sole Executors of this my last will and testament here by revoking and making voyd all and every other will or wills at my time heretofore by me made adn I do declare this to be my last will and testament in witness whare of I the said William Lewis have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 14th day of May one thousand eight hundred and eleven and in the thirty fifth year of America's Independence.

Signed Sealed and acknowledged William Lewis (seal)

in presents of Samuel Garrell, Benj. Lewis, Cathren X Garrell, her mark

He passed away in 1811 and is buried in South Carolina ^[18]

Memorial ID 87428074^[19]

16 children in 27 years. Buried: Mullins, SC

Research Notes

2022 11 22 See early data of connection with Lewis, Soule, Norris, Piver lines. -Johnny Webber Piver Jr.

2023 3 6 Note: That William Lewis ll, who served under Lt. Col. Frances Marion in the area at that time was actually serving the man aka "the Swamp Fox". The legends are true as even the Jarrell family was involved in that scenario. My Grandfather John Quincey Piver/Jarrell told me about the swamps and how they hid and traveled for miles in it to escape the hound's scent. per Piver-37

Sources

1. ↑ McCorkle, David M. "North Carolina Land Grant Images and Data." North Carolina Land Grants. http://www.nclandgrants.com/. State Archives of NC microfilm S.108.683 Dobbs County File No. 167 MARS Database # 12.14.56.167. Book 13, page 419 Grant no. 200.
2. ↑ McCorkle, David M. "North Carolina Land Grant Images and Data." North Carolina Land Grants. http://www.nclandgrants.com]. State Archives of NC microfilm reel S.108.683 Dobbs County File No. 303, MARS Database #12.14.56.303. Book 15, page 515. Grant no.:200 Entered 1762.
3. ↑ Horry Co. Book 72, Page 422, 12/3/1804
4. ↑ Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M246, 138 rolls); War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, Record Group 93; National Archives, Washington. D.C.
5. ↑ Listing of N.C. & S.C Troops and of Officeres and Men of Continental Service Organizations Raised from More Than One State, 1775-1783. The 2nd Regiment for South Carolina Line Daughters of the American Revolution Seimes Technology Center. Roll #M853-16 Page 187 Lewis, Wm rev war record.
6. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 27 Jan 2018), "Record of William Lewis", Ancestor # A070172.
7. ↑ Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
8. ↑ https://sallysfamilyplace.com/
9. ↑ 1790 US Census, Prince Georges, Georgetown, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 507; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 0568151
10. ↑ Hendrix, Gelee Corley, and Morn McKoy Lindsay, comps. The Jury List of South Carolina 1778-1779. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1980. Page 22.
11. ↑ Utley, Lucille, comp. Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A-E 1800-1811. Edited by Alita White Sutcliffe. Book E18, page 140. Charlotte, NC: Forebears Press, 1996.
12. ↑ Utley, Lucille, comp. Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A-E 1800-1811. Edited by Alita White Sutcliffe. Page 26 (B57). Charlotte, NC: Forebears Press, 1996.
13. ↑ 1800 US Census, Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 446; Image: 73; Family History Library Film: 181424
14. ↑ Utley, Lucille, comp. Marion County South Carolina Abstracts of Deeds Volume One Books A-E 1800-1811. Edited by Alita White Sutcliffe. Page 17 (A181). Charlotte, NC: Forebears Press, 1996.
15. ↑ Stevenson, Mary Lewis. William Lewis of Horry County, South Carolina. Columbia, SC: Printed by R.L. Bryan Co., 1960. Page 8.
16. ↑ 1810 US Census, Horry Dist., South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 477; Image: 00151; Family History Library Film: 0181421
17. ↑ Three Rivers Historical Society http:/www.threerivershistsoc.org/ Record August 23rd, 1811. Henry Durant Ordy. H.D Original Will Book lost. Record in Will Book compiled by C.W.A. workers. Historical Project #3710. Box 6 Bundle 1 (Site has moved 17 Sep 2020)
18. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images, memorial page for William Lewis (1740–Aug 1811), Find A Grave Memorial no. 87428074, citing Midway Cemetery, Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Jeff Murrie (contributor 47395282). Find A Grave: Memorial #87428074 retrieved 27 Jan 2018 by Rose Edwards
19. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (accessed 24 February 2020), memorial page for William Lewis (1740–Aug 1811), Find A Grave: Memorial #87428074, citing Midway Cemetery, Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Jeff Murrie (contributor 47395282) .

See also:

• https://www.senclewises.com/williamlewishertfordnc.html
• Lewis, J. D. My neck of the woods: the Lewis families of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. Baltimore, MD: Printed for Clearfield Co. by Genealogical Pub., 2005. Pages 256-257
• Sellers, W. W. A history of Marion County, South Carolina: from its earliest times to the present, 1901. Columbia, SC: R.L. Bryan Co., 1902. Accessed March 9, 2018. https://archive.org/details/cu31924028790414.
• U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 (Ancestry Online publication, 2011).
• Lewis, William - in the war and other facts: Ancestry link (http format)
• Lewis, William & Mourning: Ancestry link (http format)
• DNA Ancestor: Ancestry link (http format)
• Lewis, William - Birth Place: Ancestry link (http format)
• Lewis Books: Ancestry link (http format)
• Will of William Lewis II: Ancestry link (http format)
• Lewis, William - Inventory at death: Ancestry link (http format)
• https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/80949320/person/30429850256/facts

Acknowledgments

Created by Vernon Ferguson through the import of v.GED on Jan 24, 2015.