Born in Chester County, PA. He came to Springfield, Illinois in 1838 and married Cordelia M Iles on Sept. 23, 1851. They had three children: William T, Kate and Mary.
From 1839 to 1868 Mr. Lewis was engaged in manufacturing carriages and wagons. He served the city as alderman, from 1862 to 1864, and from 1868 to 1873. He was elected mayor, in April, 1874, serving a term of one year.
From 1839 to 1868 Mr. Lewis was engaged in manufacturing carriages and wagons. He served the city as alderman, from 1862 to 1864, and from 1868 to 1873. He was elected mayor, in April, 1874, serving a term of one year.
Born in Chester County, PA. He came to Springfield, Illinois in 1838 and married Cordelia M Iles on Sept. 23, 1851. They had three children: William T, Kate and Mary.
From 1839 to 1868 Mr. Lewis was engaged in manufacturing carriages and wagons. He served the city as alderman, from 1862 to 1864, and from 1868 to 1873. He was elected mayor, in April, 1874, serving a term of one year.
From 1839 to 1868 Mr. Lewis was engaged in manufacturing carriages and wagons. He served the city as alderman, from 1862 to 1864, and from 1868 to 1873. He was elected mayor, in April, 1874, serving a term of one year.
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