William Lewis

Birth Date
On 1811 October 24
Death Date
On 1871 September 21
Gender
Male

William Lewis traveled with his wife and children. They emigrated from England by way of the ship General McClellan. They then continued their westward journey as part of the 1864 Rawlins Company.

William, Jennet, and Jane secured loans from the Perpetual Emigrating Fund to pay for the family’s journey. William and Jane are listed together in the PEF ledger entry. Jane's promissory note indicates that her father co-signed on her loan, this is why they are listed together in the ledger. 

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Born

1811 October 24

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Occurred On 1811 October 24
Birth

Joined Joseph S. Rawlins Company

1864 July 15 – September 20 (Age 52)

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End Date Details

Ended Between 1864 September 19 – 20
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Died

1871 September 21 (Age 59)

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Occurred On 1871 September 21
Died