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| Solomon Lewis | see FAMILY TREE |
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Born: 10 Apr 1750 Barnstable, MA
Married: 14 Nov 1772 to Susanna Linnel in Barnstable, MA
Married: 29 Dec 1825 Lucinda Strong in Montpelier, VT
Died: 16 Sep
1839 Middlesex, Washington, VT
FATHER
MOTHER
WIVES
Lucinda Strong
CHILDREN with Susannah Linnell
1. Lathrop Lewis
b. Abt. 1773
d.
After 1837 (mentioned in father's will)
2. Edward Lewis
b. Abt.
1776
3. William Lewis
b.
10 Jul 1778
4. Phebe Lewis
b. 3 Feb
1781
5. Shubael Lewis
b. Abt. 1785
d.
Aft. 1837 (mentioned in father's will)
6.. Lydia Lewis
b. 19 Aug 1785
7. Susannah Lewis
b. 13 Apr 1788
8. Rebeca Lewis
b. Abt.
1791
9. Solomon Lewis
b. Abt. 1792
10.Josiah Lewis
d. Aft. 1837 (mentioned in father's
will)
Solomon Lewis
by Susan Brooke
Oct 2017
Solomon Lewis was born in Barnstable, MA April 10, 1750. (1) He married there to Susanna Linnell on 14 Nov 1772 when he was 22 and Susanna 20. (2) Their ten children were all probably born in Barnstable. Solomon was a mariner according to the deed of sale in 1786. (3) But he took time off to participate in the American Revolution. When his third son, William, was just about two months old he was on alarm at Bedford and Dartmouth under Col Freeman's regiment. (4) His good friend Micah Hatch also served at the same time. Years later when they both had moved to Vermont, Solomon's son, William, married Hannah Hatch a daughter of Micah Hatch. Solomon also served in the Revolution with a Timothy Hatch. When Timothy was applying for a pension, Solomon Lewis gave testimony that he served three months alongside Timothy Hatch. (5) It is interesting to note that Timothy Hatch named his first son Lewis Hatch.
Solomon Lewis remained in Barnstable and was listed in the 1790 census for Barnstable. (6) But by the 1800 census they were living in Montpelier, in what was then Caledonia County, VT. (7) On Feb 9, 1801 Solomon Lewis of Montpelier, purchased some land in Middlesex, VT for $140. (8) Solomon was 50 years old. Gridley's book "History of Montpelier" he says that Solomon Lewis and his wife came from Cape Cod, Mass. (9) And in a book by Wm H Lord we learn that Timothy Hatch and Solomon and Susannah Lewis were among the original members of the First Congregational Church of Montpelier. (10)
Solomon was listed in the 1820 census for Middlesex, Washington, VT. (11) His wife Susanna died Sep 24, 1822 in Middlesex, Vt. (12) Three years later Solomon sold his land to his son, William Lewis, for $50. on 26 Dec 1825. (13) And he remarried to a Lucinda Strong in Middlesex, VT on 29 Dec 1825, three days after the land sale. (14) Solomon Lewis was 75 years old when he remarried. Lucinda was about 66. She died just two years later in Middlesex on 28 Mar 1827. Her tombstone reads, "Mrs. Lucinda 2nd wife of Solomon Lewis died March 28, 1827 in the 68 year of her age. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." (15)
Solomon Lewis wrote his will on 30 May 1837 in which he bequeathed "my son, Lathrop Lewis one dollar, my granddaughter Sally Harp, daughter of my son Edward Lewis, deceased, one dollar, my son Shubael Lewis all my wearing apparel, my son Solomon Lewis one dollar, my son Josiah Lewis one dollar, my daughter Phebe Gallison seven dollars, my daughter Lydia Church two dollars, my daughter Susanna Hatch two dollars, my daughter Rebeca Clifford two dollars". The rest went to his son, William Lewis. (16) Solomon Lewis died 16 Sep 1839 in Montpelier. (17) His estate was appraised at $226.60. He had "1/2 of a pew in the brick church", 5 cows, a bed and some tables and chairs, some wearing apparel and a "bible and one other book." It is of interested that he signed his will with an X whereas he had signed his name in previous land records. (18)
Solomon was buried in the North Branch Cemetery, Middlesex, Washington, VT next to both of his wives. (19) This cemetery was originally very near the Lathrop Lewis Saw Mill. Solomon had settled on a farm six miles north of Montpelier Village. He sold his land to his son William. The Early North Branch Cemetery Association records confirm that the original acreage included an old burying ground referred to as the "Lewis burying ground," land that had belonged to William's son, Lathrop Lewis. The burial ground was enclosed in 1863. Since then the cemetery has been relocated since the original land was in a flood plain. (20)
Sources
(1) Birth Record
Solomon Lewis 10 Apr 1750
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents: Isaac and Martha Lewis
(2) Marriage
Record to Susanna Linnel from Barnstable Town Records
Solomon Lewis &
Susana Linnel both of this Town Dec 24, 1772
or
Marriage Record to Susanna Linnel from Barnstable Town Records|
Solomon Lewis to Susanna Linnel both of this Town Nov 14, 1772
Original Town Record which gives the date of Nov 14, 1772
(3) Barnstable Deed BK O folio 136.
Solomon Lewis, mariner, of Barnstable and Susanna his wife to Jamey and Benjamin
Hatheway of
Barnstable, 2 pieces of land, for £6.
(4) Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution Vol 9 page 758
| "Lewis, Solomon.
Capt. Jacob Lovell's co., Col.Freeman's regt.; service, 9 days, on an alarm
at Bedford and Dartmouth in Sept., 1778; also, Corporal, Capt. Micah
Hamlem's co., Lieut. Col. Hallet's regt.; enlisted Aug. 6, 1780; discharged
Oct. 30, 1780; service, 2 mos. 26 days, at Rhode Island; regiment detached
to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months." |
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Micah Hatch, whose daughter married Solomon's son William, was a good friend of Solomon. He was in the Revolution "roll sworn to in Barnstable Co.; service, 8 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth and Falmouth in Sept 1778." |
| (5) Timothy Hatch, Mass. pension # 18438 "I Solomon Lewis of Middlesex County of Washington State of Vermont age 82 years do testify & say, that I have been acquainted with Timothy Hatch of Montpelier in said Washington County who is applying for a pension about 70 years that I know said Timothy Hatch served as a Soldier in the Militia of Massachusetts on Rhode island three months in the year 1779. This I well recollect as I was out & on the Island three months in the same Regiment. This service commenced the latter part of July or first of August. I saw said Hatch in this service every few days. I also recollect that T Hatch was a Soldier & served on Nas -------- Island in 1777 but how long I can not state Sworn & subscribed before me at Montpelier this 24th day of July 1832 Solomon Lewis (his signature) |
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Three men named Lewis all listed right under each other
Isaac Lewis: one male, one female (Isaac the father of Solomon Lewis
would have been about 66)
Solomon Lewis: two males over 16, three males under
6, and four females
Isaac Lewis: one male over 16, 2 males under 16 and 3
females. (Isaac the brother of Solomon Lewis was about 32)
(7) 1800 Census Montpelier, Caledonia, VT
| (8) Vermont State Archives Jacob Davis of Montpelier is selling to Solomon Lewis of Montpelier land in Middlesex, Chittenden Co for $140 |
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History of Montpelier: a discourse by John Gridley, 1843
pg 28 In July, 1808, the first Congregational church in Montpelier was organized, and consisted at that time of the seventeen following persons: viz: Timothy Hatch and wife, from Falmouth, Mass., (Cape Cod); Solomon Lewis and wife, from Cape Cod, Mass. (10) A City Which Hath Foundations: a sermon
preached on occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the
First Congregational Church in Montpelier, Vermont, July 25m 1858.
by Wm H Lord pg 32 |
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(11) 1820 census Middlesex, Washington, VT
(12)
Death record for Susanna Lewis
Age 70, Died 24 Sep 1822, Middlesex,
Vermont, wife of Solomon Lewis
| (13) Vermont State Archives In 1825 he sold his land in Middlesex, Washington, VT to his son, William Lewis. Solomon Lewis of Middlesex in Washington County, VT for $50 paid by William Lewis of Middlesex, Washington, VT, "a farm which I now own on which I live." 26 Dec 1825 |
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Marriage Records of the Congregational Church of Montpelier to 1852.
These
records are not in the town records.
Solomon Lewis to Lucinda Strong
12/29/1825
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1st: Susannah Linnell b. 1752 died 24 Sept 1822 buried North Branch Cemetery
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| 2nd: Lucinda Strong b. Abt 1759 married: 29 Dec 1825 died: 28 March 1827 buried: North Branch Cemetery
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| (16) Will of Solomon Lewis written 30 May 1837 Will BK J pages 397 and 398 Found in Montpelier Court House
Will of Solomon Lewis as found in
Montpelier court house In the name of God, Amen, I Solomon Lewis of Middlesex, in Washington County and State of Vermont, being weak in body but sound and of perfect mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say. Item. I give to my son Lathrop Lewis one dollar. Item. I give to my granddaughter Sally Harp, daughter of my son, Edward Lewis, deceased, one dollar. Item. I give to my son Shubal Lewis all my wearing apparel. Item. I give to my son Solomon Lewis one dollar. Item. I give to my son Josiah Lewis one dollar. Item. I give to my daughter Phebe Gallison seven dollars. item. I give to my daughter Lydia church two dollars. Item. I give to my daughter Susanna Hatch two dollars. Item. I give to my daughter Rebeca Clifford two dollars: which said several legacies abovementioned I will and order shall be paid to the said respective legatees within twelve months after my decease. Lastly, as to all the rest residue and remainder of my estate either real or personal of what kind or nature soever I give the same to my son William Lewis whom I hereby appoint sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former will by me made. In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and seal
this thirtieth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and thirty seven. |
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(17) Death Record
Solomon Lewis, 16 September 1839, Montpelier, Vermont
(18) Inventory from the estate of Solomon Lewis
| (19) Buried: North Branch Cemetery, Middlesex Co., VT |
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(20) The North Branch Cemetery Middlesex, Vermont The Story
of a Vermont Burial Ground by Carolyn K. Stone pg 1
"Origin of the
North Branch Cemetery
Location
Prior to construction of the Wrightsville
Dam, which was completed in 1935, the North Branch Cemetery in Middlesex was
located between the North Branch of the Winooski River and Route 12, also known
as the Worcester Branch Road, or simply the Worcester Road.
The cemetery was bounded 'northerly by the bridge leading from the
Montpelier-Worcester road to the farm of E. J. Hill: easterly by the North
branch River; southerly by the highway.'
Just north of the burial ground were the settlements of Shady Rill and
Putnamville.
An atlas of Washington County published in 1873 by F. W. Beers & Co. shows the cemetery just south of the residence of A. Keyes and near the L. Lewis Saw Mill. L. Lewis was Lathrop, son of William and grandson of Solomon. In his contribution to Abby Maria Hemenway's history of Washington County, Stephen Herrick identified Solomon Lewis as an early settler of Middlesex who settled on a farm 'six miles north of Montpelier village.' Early North Branch Cemetery Association records confirm that the original acreage included an old buying ground referred to as the 'Lewis burying ground.' According to Henenway's history, the association, form in October 1863, 'purchased 1 1/2 acres, together with the old ground of Lathrop Lewis, son of Wm Lewis, for $150, and built a good, substantial fence around it, erected a hearse-house and purchased a hearse. The location being on the main road, and the soil dry and sandy, makes it the most desirable cemetery in the town.'
The Lewis sawmill and the North Branch Cemetery were near a curve in the river channel known locally as Lonesome Bend. In the winter of 1795-1976, Ward Knapp wrote in Ward Knapp Remembers that the cemetery was 'relocated from a site on the North Branch of the Winooski River called 'Lonesome Bend' when the Wrightsville Dam was built because the cemetery lay in the flood plain.' Today, some Middlesex residents use the alternate name Lonesome Bend Cemetery, but no reference to the name was found in early records."
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