Colonial Meriwether Families - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families - Person Sheet
NameCharles Lewis 
, G Grandson, PB3H-XL, M
, G Grandson, PB3H-XL, MWill Dated11 Jun 1776385
Death26 Feb 1779, Charlottesville, Virginia386
BurialUnknown, Virginia209
Will ProbateMay 1779, Albemarle County, Virginia387
Military ServiceAmerican Revolution
DARA069796; 37522, 58880 , 59922, 60450
FlagsAmRev Flag, Military Flag, TMSI AD, Volume 1
FatherCOL Robert Lewis , LVC5-6FW, M (~1704-1765)
MotherJane Meriwether , M128 LVQ3-9FZ, F (~1705-<1757)
Spouses
1Mary Randolph Lewis , F
, FBirthabt 1742, Virginia105
Death1807, Virginia105
FlagsVolume 1
FatherCol. Charles Lewis , M (1721-1782)
MotherMary Randolph , F (1725-1788)
Marriage18 Jul 1764, Virginia386
ChildrenHowell , M (1766-1845)
Jane , F (1768-1805)
Charles Warner (Died Young), M (1768-)
Susanna “Susan” , F (1770-1855)
Mary Randolph , F (1772-)
Anna , F (1777-)
Sarah Elizabeth Willis , F (1779-1836)
Notes for Charles Lewis
Charles was an alternate for Thomas Jefferson as delegate to the Virginia Convention 17 July to 9 August 1775; and in sessions starting 1 December 1775 & 6 April 1776.
Signer of Letter of Religious Dissent with others from the area November 1776, this in reference to religious freedom and protest against state “established” religion.
Signer of Letter of Religious Dissent with others from the area November 1776, this in reference to religious freedom and protest against state “established” religion.
Military Notes notes for Charles Lewis
Military Service, American Revolution
Chosen Captain of 1st Volunteer Company of Albemarle County, 1775. They marched toward Williamsburg to confront Lord Dunsmore over the gunpowder. With Col. William Christian led Virginia troops on Cherokee Expedition in 1776.
He was one of the first to offer his services on the outbreak of the Revolution. He was Captain of First Company of Volunteers, raised in Albemarle, then Lt. Col. of First Volunteer Regiment, Albemarle County, and later Col. of the 14th Virginia Regiment. His health failing, he was given a post in command of guards at “The Barracks”, a camp for Hessian prisoners near Charlottesville.
Commissioned by Continental Congress as Col. of 14th Virginia Regiment 12 November 1776. Led troops in battles of Brandywine & Germantown. Wintered at Valley Forge where he had to use own credit to obtain supplies for his men. His unit was often attached to Washington’s guards. Resigned his commission 28 March 1778 due to health. Appointed commander of Guards for the Convention Prisoners (Hessian Troops captured at Saratoga) 30 January 1779. They were to be housed in Charlottesville.”
Chosen Captain of 1st Volunteer Company of Albemarle County, 1775. They marched toward Williamsburg to confront Lord Dunsmore over the gunpowder. With Col. William Christian led Virginia troops on Cherokee Expedition in 1776.
He was one of the first to offer his services on the outbreak of the Revolution. He was Captain of First Company of Volunteers, raised in Albemarle, then Lt. Col. of First Volunteer Regiment, Albemarle County, and later Col. of the 14th Virginia Regiment. His health failing, he was given a post in command of guards at “The Barracks”, a camp for Hessian prisoners near Charlottesville.
Commissioned by Continental Congress as Col. of 14th Virginia Regiment 12 November 1776. Led troops in battles of Brandywine & Germantown. Wintered at Valley Forge where he had to use own credit to obtain supplies for his men. His unit was often attached to Washington’s guards. Resigned his commission 28 March 1778 due to health. Appointed commander of Guards for the Convention Prisoners (Hessian Troops captured at Saratoga) 30 January 1779. They were to be housed in Charlottesville.”
Will notes for Charles Lewis
Will of Charles Lewis 385
Charles Lewis signed his will on11 June 1776 and it was recorded in May 1777. In it he named his wife Mary Lewis and sons Howell and Charles Warner Lewis.
Executors were his wife, Mary Lewis, Col. Charles Lewis of Buckeyland, Charles L. Lewis, Bennett Henderson, Charles Hudson, and his brother, Nicholas Lewis.
Charles Lewis signed his will on11 June 1776 and it was recorded in May 1777. In it he named his wife Mary Lewis and sons Howell and Charles Warner Lewis.
Executors were his wife, Mary Lewis, Col. Charles Lewis of Buckeyland, Charles L. Lewis, Bennett Henderson, Charles Hudson, and his brother, Nicholas Lewis.
DAR notes for Charles Lewis
Charles Lewis served as colonel of the 14th regiment, Virginia troops. He was born, 1730, in Albemarle County; died in Charlottesville, Va.
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Research notes for Charles Lewis
^BIRTH **From ARR; NHM has 1729 (p. 580) and 1730 (p. 495); KAH has abt 1741; Cook has 1730 (v1 p. 177)
^DEATH **KAH has 1777.
^WP May 1779; JMM states the will was probated May 1777. was that when it was dated? 308
GMB: Between 27 Apr 1734 and 1 Sep 1736? This part of Hanover became Louisa in 1842, Albemarle in 1844.
^DEATH **KAH has 1777.
^WP May 1779; JMM states the will was probated May 1777. was that when it was dated? 308
GMB: Between 27 Apr 1734 and 1 Sep 1736? This part of Hanover became Louisa in 1842, Albemarle in 1844.
Other Marriage notes for Mary Randolph (Spouse 1)
After the death of Charles she married George Winfield Jr.
Relationship notes for Charles & Mary Randolph (Family)
• Mary Randolph Lewis is the 1C1R* of Charles Lewis
Common Ancestor: Col. John Lewis III & Elizabeth Warner
• Grandparents of Charles Lewis
• G Grandparents of Mary Randolph Lewis
Common Ancestor: Col. John Lewis III & Elizabeth Warner
• Grandparents of Charles Lewis
• G Grandparents of Mary Randolph Lewis