Source to investigate:
Name: George Benson LEWIS
Birth Date: 1821
Volume: 103
Page Number: 368
Reference: Ely anc. Lineage of Rich. Ely who settled at Lyme, Ct. By Moses S. Beach. New York, 1902. (44, 639p.): 403

Need to make sure that George Benson Lewis was the son of Levi Chapman Lewis.
Levi may have had a son George by his second marriage (a 2 year-old George was living in the household of Levi at the time of the 1850 census, but was not living there 10 years later at the time of the 1860 census). This George Lewis, born between 1847 - 1848, may have been Levi Chapman Lewis' grandson, as Thomas Lewis, his 33-year-old son by his first marriage, was also living in the household at the time of the 1850 census. Need birth certificates for both Georges.

George Benson Lewis is definitely a part of this Lewis family, as his son George Chapman Lewis was living with Levi Chapman Lewis' sister Rumalah, and this younger George met his wife through the family of Levi Chapman Lewis' brother Oliver "The Weeping Prophet" Lewis. And of course George Chapman Lewis' middle name comes from the same source as Levi Chapman Lewis' middle name, specifically the surname of Levi's mother, Eunice Chapman.

It is possible that George Benson Lewis was the son of Levi Chapman Lewis' brother Joseph or another brother George.

Where did the middle name Benson come from?

George Benson Lewis is known to have a brother Joseph R. Lewis who attended his second wife's (Electa Ann Wellman Lewis') funeral in 1889.


In the voluminous Lewis family file, (in the Montrose, PA Historical Society) I found the obituary of Electa Ann (Wellman) Lewis. The newspaper article was dated Sunday, 23 June 1889. The article did not include a place-name, however, [Roger Cargill, rcargill3@stny.rr.com] assumes it to be Bradford (McKean) PA. Transcription follows: quote:
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Death of Mrs. Geo. B. Lewis.
The subject of this sketch was born in New Milford township in January 1835. Her name previous to her marriage in 1856 was Electa Ann Wellman. She lived with her husband in Montrose and vicinity until his death, April 4, 1870, and afterward at this place until removal to Mansfield, Pa. in 1881, and thence to Bradford, Pa., in 1884. After a severe illness of many months, the summons which released her weary, wasted body from the sufferings of earth came on Saturday evening, June 15. A funeral service was held at Bradford on the afternoon of the following day, and at 5 o'clock the remains, accompanied by her own daughter, Miss Nellie Lewis, and Sarah, daughter of Mr. Lewis by his first marriage [to Miss Elizabeth Rogers] started towards Montrose for interment, arriving at Tunkhannock early Monday morning. Soon afterward, William V., only son of Mrs.Lewis, arrived from Philadelphia and joined his sorrowing sisters. A funeral service was appointed at the Methodist Church at half past nine, which, notwithstanding a pouring rain, was well attended.
The casket, on which was a beautiful wreath of flowers, was borne within the church by Messrs. S. F.Lane, W. J. Gordon, Daniel Coon, J. E. Whiting, Myron Baldwin, and Warren Tingley, and placed in front of the altar, which as well as the platform and pulpit, were beautifully decorated with flowers arranged for Children's Day, the day before. The chief mourners were William and Nellie, with Sarah and her uncle, Joseph R. Lewis, but there were also many sorrowing hearts, for a loved one who passed beyond all earthly scenes.

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1. 2. Phebe Eunice LEWIS   b. 27 Jun 1845, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; d. Mar 1932, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania.
2. 3. Fanny J. LEWIS   b. 1847, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; d. Aft 1914.
3. 4. Sarah E. LEWIS   b. Abt Dec 1849, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; d. Aft 1880.
4. 5. George (Rev.) Chapman LEWIS, Rev.   b. 10 Oct 1851, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; d. 6 Jan 1890, Of consumption (tuberculosis).

1. 6. William T. LEWIS   b. Jan 1860, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
2. 7. Nellie A. LEWIS   b. Abt 1863, Montrose Borough, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Phebe Lewis Newell was born in Montrose, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1845. Mrs. Newell attended the Montrose public school. She started teaching school before she was sixteen, teaching at both the winter and spring terms at Montrose High School.

Taught Freed Slaves

At the age of 23 on December 27, 1868, she was sent by the Freedman's Aid Commission to Okolona, Mississippi to teach the recent freed men. Mrs. Margaret Baldwin, of Montrose, who was later married to the Hon. R. B. Stone of this city was already teaching there. They were together in the south for three years. The school in Okolona was supported by the Philips Brooks Church of Philadelphia. Mrs. Newell later taught school in West Pittston for four years.

Coming to Bradford in 1876 for a visit with Mrs. R. B. Stone she met Augustus W. Newell. They were married in March 1877 at Oneonta, New York. Mrs. Newell has resided in this city since.

Mrs. Newell was one of the charter members of the Bradford W.C.T.U. and was instrumental in securing the present building on Congress Street. She was one of the oldest members of the Women's Literary Club and had served as its president and also on the Board of Directors.

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1. 8. Lewis (Capt.) NEWELL, Capt.   b. 31 Dec 1880, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 2 Oct 1966, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida.
2. 9. Henry Foster NEWELL   b. Jan 1882, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 1920, While working as an engineer on the Panama Canal.
3. 10. Augustus "Gus" William NEWELL   b. 1884, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 1918, While working as an engineer on the Panama Canal.

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George Chapman Lewis was already a minister before he got married. He was living with his Great-aunt Ruhamah in Franklin, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Her brother Oliver Lewis (George's Great-uncle) was a famous minister known as "The Weeping Prophet" who lived in Exeter Township, Luzerne County. Oliver's daughter Almeda married Rev. Abraham S. Chandler in 1836. Rev. Chandler's mother was Mary Luce, the great aunt of George's future mother-in-law, Margaret Almeda Luce.

George Chapman Lewis and Kate Alta Flock were both living in Luzerne County and are likely to have first met through their Luce (Luse) relatives.

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1. 11. Mary Elizabeth LEWIS   b. 18 Mar 1888, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 1968, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida.

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Two on Augustus' and Phoebe's sons, Gus and Henry died while helping with the construction of the Panama Canal. Gus Newell died of "Spanish Grip" and Henry Newell died of pneumonia.

Their surviving son, Lewis, enlisted in the army at age 17. He was a private in the Puerto Rican campaign, and then on the Mexican border in the El Paso district as lieutenant of machine guns 16th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Infantry. He also served as a Rifle Instructor, 4th Training Regiment, at Fort Niagara, New York. He served in various other capacities, such as Infantry Machine Gun, Quartermaster's Corps, rising from private to rank of Captain.

Returning to private life, Lewis took over his father's estate and oil business at Bradford, Pennsylvania. Lewis' daughters allege that when asked about his occupation he would reply "I am the son of a wealthy man."


To investigate:
Name: Lewis NEWELL
Birth Date: 1880
Volume: 124
Page Number: 284
Reference: Ely anc. Lineage of Rich. Ely who settled at Lyme, Ct. By Moses S. Beach. New York, 1902. (44, 639p.):504

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917 - 1918, McKean County, Pennsylvania
2790 2270
Lewis Newell
Bradford Pa.
Age 37, Born Dec 31 1880
Race: White
U.S. Citizen
Present Occupation: Oil Producer
Employer: Working for himself
Place of Employment: Bradford Pa.
[illegible heading] Mary Lewis Newell (Wife)
Bradford Pa.
[signature of Lewis Newell]
Height: Tall
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
[illegible heading]
No (Near Sighted)
Dated: 9/9/[19]18
Elsie Dittmer
Dep. Co. Clerk

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1. 12. Margaret "Margie" Hope NEWELL   b. 23 Dec 1905, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. Jan 1981.
2. 13. Elizabeth Rogers NEWELL   b. 22 Mar 1907, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 5 Feb 1984, Los Angeles County, California.
3. 14. Virginia "Janie" Ruth NEWELL   b. 13 Dec 1908, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. Deceased.
4. 15. Dorothy Isabelle NEWELL   b. 25 Mar 1910, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 26 Feb 2004, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina; bur. 1 Mar 2004, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
5. 16. Martha McIntosh NEWELL   b. 13 Jun 1913, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 11 Oct 1995, Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
6. 17. Mary Lou NEWELL   b. 26 Dec 1918, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 15 May 1998, Orlando, Orange County, Florida.

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1. 12. Margaret "Margie" Hope NEWELL   b. 23 Dec 1905, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. Jan 1981.
2. 13. Elizabeth Rogers NEWELL   b. 22 Mar 1907, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 5 Feb 1984, Los Angeles County, California.
3. 14. Virginia "Janie" Ruth NEWELL   b. 13 Dec 1908, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. Deceased.
4. 15. Dorothy Isabelle NEWELL   b. 25 Mar 1910, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 26 Feb 2004, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina; bur. 1 Mar 2004, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
5. 16. Martha McIntosh NEWELL   b. 13 Jun 1913, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 11 Oct 1995, Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.
6. 17. Mary Lou NEWELL   b. 26 Dec 1918, Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania; d. 15 May 1998, Orlando, Orange County, Florida.

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1. 18. POWELL  
2. 19. POWELL  
3. 20. POWELL  

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1. 21. AXMAN  

1. 22. AXMAN  
2. 23. AXMAN  
3. 24. AXMAN  

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1. 25. GRAY  

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1. 26. DUNNINGTON  
2. 27. DUNNINGTON  
3. 28. DUNNINGTON  
4. 29. DUNNINGTON  
5. 30. DUNNINGTON  
6. 31. DUNNINGTON  

Name on Social Security Death Index: Martha N. Shetler

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1. 32. SHETLER  
2. 33. SHETLER  
3. 34. SHETLER  
4. 35. SHETLER  

Name on Social Security Death Index: Mary N. Seacat

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1. 36. SPITZNAS