Individual Details

John obtained permission from the House of Burgesses to dispose of his father's property "The Byrd" Plantation in Goochland Co and reinvest the money in land on the Dan River in Pittsylvania & Halifax Counties.

This John Lewis was often referred to in legal documents as John Lewis "Byrd" to differentiate him from all the other John Lewises. The fact that Asa & George Thomas were witnesses to this document in Pittsylvania Co may indicate prior ties between these families as far back as Goochland Co.

Pittsylvania Co VA DB 12
p.312 Charles Lewis, Jonathan Read, William Williams & Samuel Hopson are bound unto John Lewis Junr and Robt Lewis, executors of John Lewis byrd Senr, dec'd. $10,000. 6 Jan 1795. John Lewis dec'd by his LW&T, dated 6 Oct 1790, devised to his children: John Lewis, Charles Lewis, Robert Lewis, Jane Read, Mary Williams & Elizabeth Hopson & appointed his two sons John & Robert Lewis, his Executors. Have this day made division of part of the said estate. The undersigned will stand to the division. 6 Jan 1795. Chs Lewis, Jona Read, Wm William, Saml Hopson. Wit: Asa Thomas, George Thomas

15 Jun 1801 presented by John Lewis in Court & proved by Asa Thomas. Ordered recorded

Birth	8 Oct 1720
Death	1791

Father	Col. Charles Lewis (1696 - 1779)
Mother	Mary Howell ( - )
Sibling	Frances Lewis ( - )