Floyd was the eldest of eight children born to:
E. F. (Edward Floyd) Lewis, b. May 26, 1880 in Urbana, Champaign co., IL. and d. Nov. 19, 1960 in Long Beach, L.A. co., CA. &
Ethel (Godfrey) Lewis Harwood, b. Sep. 21, 1885 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 24, 1965 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
E.F. and Ethel Lewis' children were:
1. Floyd Addison Lewis, b. Aug. 9, 1907 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Apr. 23, 1984 in L.A., L.A., CA.
2. Thomas Edwin Lewis, b. Feb. 22, 1909 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 2, 1979 in San Francisco, San Francisco co., CA.
3. James Earl Lewis, b. Apr. 19, 1912 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 6, 1996 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
4. Stanley Jackson Lewis, b. Oct. 17, 1914 in Los Angeles co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1978 in San Diego co., CA.
5. Dorothy Lewis (twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L. A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 11, 1990 in Pasadena, L.A., CA.
6. Marjorie Lewis(twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Feb. 22, 2007 in Polk County, NC.
7. Ethel Lewis, b. Oct. 24, 1918 in Los Angeles, L.A., CA. at 2:15 a.m. and died the same day at 8:10 a.m. at Angelus hospital in Los Angeles, L.A., CA.
8. Ruth Cora Lewis, b. Oct. 19, 1921 in L.A., CA. and d. in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego, CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 3 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. in CA., was living at 1536 3rd Av. in Los Angeles Assembly District 70, L.A., CA. with his
29 yr. old father, Floyd Lewis, a foreman at an iron works, b. in IL
25 yr. old mother, Ethel F. Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA.
1 yr. old brother, Thomas Lewis, b. in CA.
Ethel's parents were both b. in NE.
This was a first marriage for Floyd and Ethel. They had been married for 7 years. Ethel was the mother of two children, both alive by this census.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 12 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. abt. 1908 in CA., was living in San Gabriel, Los Angeles, CA. with his
39 yr. old father, E. Floyd Lewis, business manager for a pumps company, b. in IL.
34 yr. old mother, Ethel E. Lewis, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Thomas E. Lewis, b. in CA.
7 yr. old brother, James E. Lewis, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Stanley J. Lewis, b. in CA.
and 4 yr. 11 mth. old twin sisters, Margorie and Dorothy , b. in CA.
Santa Ana Register (Santa Ana, CA.), Mon., Aug. 20, 1928, P. 3
25,000 Crowd Beach Cities For Lights Tournament
OVER 115 BOATS IN BEAUTIFUL HARBOR PARADE
A crowd estimated at 25,000 persons witnessed the ninth annual Tournament of Lights, staged in Newport harbor Saturday night, it was reported by Newport Beach officials. Streets in the Newport Beach, Balboa, Balboa island and Corona Del Mar sections of town were packed with automobiles, in many places the cars being parked three deep. The parade of brilliantly lighted boats was the longest and the most elaborate ever held. More than 115 boats were entered in the event, according to J.A. Beek, chairman of the tournament committee, the parade being more than a mile and a half in length.
Thousands thronged the shores of the bay watching the spectacle from every point of vantage. The heights of Corona Del Mar were packed with visitors. The course of the parade was lengthened more than two miles this year to provide accommodation for the thousands of visitors. The start of the tournament was delayed for a short time due to wind and tide conditions. The boats formed in parade in Balboa, in front of the Balboa pavilion.
A total of more than 70 trophies were awarded to the winners of the various events in the parade.
Prizes awarded for the various events consisted of sterling silver loving cups and merchandise.
(In the) Row Boats (category), (among other prizes) pearls were awarded to Mrs. E.F. Lewis, design by Floyd Lewis Jr.
There is a record of Floyd, 22, single, b. Aug. 9, 1907, returning to Los Angeles, Ca. on the S.S. City of Honolulu sailing back from the port of Honolulu, Hawaii on Oct. 5, 1929 and arriving Oct. 11, 1929. His address was listed as Los Angeles.
Floyd's parents, Ethel and E. Floyd Lewis were divorced in Los Angeles, CA. a few weeks later, on November 20, 1929.
In the Apr. 5, 1930 U.S. census, 45 yr. old Ethel Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA., was divorced and living alone at 324 Las Tunas in San Gabriel, (now Alhambra), L. A., CA.
Her parents were both b. in WI.
Where were her 7 children? They were not with their father, who was living with his new wife.
They were not living with their maternal grandmother, Cora, who died in 1926 or their uncle, Earl, who was living alone. They were not with their paternal grandmother, who was alive but living alone.
Floyd's father, E. Floyd Lewis married Elsie Sandford in Yuma, Arizona on November 26, 1930 - and Floyd's mother, Ethel married, second, Homer Miriam Harwood in Los Angeles, Ca. on May 15, 1931.
In Nov. of 1931, Floyd's great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, a lawyer in Oregon, wrote to Floyd's grandmother (Andrew's sister), Millie Lewis:
"Received a birthday card from Floyd Jr. I was very much pleased. I was favorably impressed with Floyd Jr. and in fact with all of the rest of Floyd Sr.'s family. We often speak of Floyd's family of children and say that he certainly had a family of nice, bright children. We were favorably impressed with Ethel, but she has of late lost out with us on account of the way she treated her son, Floyd Jr."
In May of 1932, Floyd wrote to his great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, asking for his help and/or advice. Andrew's letter to Floyd's aunt Edna reads: "I suppose the trouble for Floyd is a repetition of the former trouble. Yes, I would like to have more details of his trouble and who is back of it. From Floyd's letter, I inferred some mental trouble, that he was held for observation. I am unable to discuss it without more information. What's the matter with Floyd's father, Floyd Sr.? I saw while down there that Floyd Sr. seemed not disposed to assist Floyd Jr. very much if any. It is very much of a surprise to me that his mother has it in for him to such an extent, if that is the fact, that she is trying to put him in an asylum for the insane , or in jail."
On May 11, 1932, Floyd's aunt, Edna, wrote: "Dear Folks,
Looks like an interesting day before me tomorrow. The preacher called on Floydie Tuesday afternoon (probably at Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, CA.) and had a long visit with Floydie. Told him to plead guilty.
Floydie looks better, but is weak. His arms are free and he was asleep in the yard when I came in. Ethel came in and was surprised to find 'the interfering aunt' on deck. She came to see 'poor papa'. Grandpa (Floyd's grandfather, Arthur Godfrey) is now keeping Floydie company and they are comparing notes on the why and wherefor.
Ethel patted him on the back and when he told her I had given him the magazines she said she intended to bring him a cupcake and asked if I had been there before. I was not overjoyed to see her, so she decided to go out in the yard to see Papa and was told to sit down and he would be called.
After she came back to Floyd again I went over and talked to Grandpa. He said two officers came for him Monday evening and Harwood is responsible for his being there. I told him not to worry. I would ask a few questions and see him again.
I told the head nurse and the man at the door that I had been making some discoveries. They have her son and now her father and I would not be surprised if she wouldn't be next. He shook his head and said that there is nothing the matter with the old man. Next!
Thought you would be interested and that you might not have heard the news. Keep it dark and let's see the fireworks. Looks like things should be of more and more interest.
Mr. (Harwood) was pacing up and down out front when I came out. Lester is going with me in the morning. Love to you all, Edna"
Floyd's mother, Ethel (Godfrey) Harwood, made a will on Sep. 16, 1965. In it, she named her heirs: her three daughters: Marjorie Girdlestone, Dorothy L. Crawford and Ruth C. Perdew; and three sons: Thomas E. Lewis, James E. Lewis and Stanley J. Lewis.
She further declared that she had one additional child, another son, Floyd Lewis, whom she did not know if he was living or deceased - but except for her three sons and 3 daughters, she had intentionally and with full knowledge omitted to provide for any other heirs who may be living at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Floyd Lewis' birthdate was Aug. 9, 1907 (which matches the family Bible record) and he died Apr. 23, 1984.
His birthplace (including country of birth), father's and mother's name and their birthplaces, his marital status and occupation were all listed as 'unknown.'
Floyd's last residence was (a convalescent hospital at) 3111 Santa Anita Ave in El Monte, CA. He died of cardiopulmonary arrest, arteriosclerotic heart disease and congestive heart failure at Queen of Angels Medical Center in Los Angeles, unbeknownst to his family (two of his sisters lived only 3 miles away at the family home in Rosemead). Other significant contributing factors were: hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. His attending physician was Richard M. Dwyer, M.D., who attended to him from Feb. 1, 1983 to Apr. 23, 1984.
Los Angeles County USC Medical Center Mortuary took care of his remains. Floyd was cremated on May 16, 1984 at the L.A. County Crematory on First Street in Los Angeles and buried in a common grave in Potter's Field.
*Note regarding unclaimed remains, such as Floyd's:
Unclaimed remains in Los Angeles County are cremated and ultimately buried in numbered plots in the Los Angeles County Cemetery and Crematory, adjacent to Evergreen Cemetery. They are buried in a common grave by year group. Cremation date is usually much later than date of death.
E. F. (Edward Floyd) Lewis, b. May 26, 1880 in Urbana, Champaign co., IL. and d. Nov. 19, 1960 in Long Beach, L.A. co., CA. &
Ethel (Godfrey) Lewis Harwood, b. Sep. 21, 1885 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 24, 1965 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
E.F. and Ethel Lewis' children were:
1. Floyd Addison Lewis, b. Aug. 9, 1907 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Apr. 23, 1984 in L.A., L.A., CA.
2. Thomas Edwin Lewis, b. Feb. 22, 1909 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 2, 1979 in San Francisco, San Francisco co., CA.
3. James Earl Lewis, b. Apr. 19, 1912 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 6, 1996 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
4. Stanley Jackson Lewis, b. Oct. 17, 1914 in Los Angeles co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1978 in San Diego co., CA.
5. Dorothy Lewis (twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L. A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 11, 1990 in Pasadena, L.A., CA.
6. Marjorie Lewis(twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Feb. 22, 2007 in Polk County, NC.
7. Ethel Lewis, b. Oct. 24, 1918 in Los Angeles, L.A., CA. at 2:15 a.m. and died the same day at 8:10 a.m. at Angelus hospital in Los Angeles, L.A., CA.
8. Ruth Cora Lewis, b. Oct. 19, 1921 in L.A., CA. and d. in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego, CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 3 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. in CA., was living at 1536 3rd Av. in Los Angeles Assembly District 70, L.A., CA. with his
29 yr. old father, Floyd Lewis, a foreman at an iron works, b. in IL
25 yr. old mother, Ethel F. Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA.
1 yr. old brother, Thomas Lewis, b. in CA.
Ethel's parents were both b. in NE.
This was a first marriage for Floyd and Ethel. They had been married for 7 years. Ethel was the mother of two children, both alive by this census.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 12 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. abt. 1908 in CA., was living in San Gabriel, Los Angeles, CA. with his
39 yr. old father, E. Floyd Lewis, business manager for a pumps company, b. in IL.
34 yr. old mother, Ethel E. Lewis, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Thomas E. Lewis, b. in CA.
7 yr. old brother, James E. Lewis, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Stanley J. Lewis, b. in CA.
and 4 yr. 11 mth. old twin sisters, Margorie and Dorothy , b. in CA.
Santa Ana Register (Santa Ana, CA.), Mon., Aug. 20, 1928, P. 3
25,000 Crowd Beach Cities For Lights Tournament
OVER 115 BOATS IN BEAUTIFUL HARBOR PARADE
A crowd estimated at 25,000 persons witnessed the ninth annual Tournament of Lights, staged in Newport harbor Saturday night, it was reported by Newport Beach officials. Streets in the Newport Beach, Balboa, Balboa island and Corona Del Mar sections of town were packed with automobiles, in many places the cars being parked three deep. The parade of brilliantly lighted boats was the longest and the most elaborate ever held. More than 115 boats were entered in the event, according to J.A. Beek, chairman of the tournament committee, the parade being more than a mile and a half in length.
Thousands thronged the shores of the bay watching the spectacle from every point of vantage. The heights of Corona Del Mar were packed with visitors. The course of the parade was lengthened more than two miles this year to provide accommodation for the thousands of visitors. The start of the tournament was delayed for a short time due to wind and tide conditions. The boats formed in parade in Balboa, in front of the Balboa pavilion.
A total of more than 70 trophies were awarded to the winners of the various events in the parade.
Prizes awarded for the various events consisted of sterling silver loving cups and merchandise.
(In the) Row Boats (category), (among other prizes) pearls were awarded to Mrs. E.F. Lewis, design by Floyd Lewis Jr.
There is a record of Floyd, 22, single, b. Aug. 9, 1907, returning to Los Angeles, Ca. on the S.S. City of Honolulu sailing back from the port of Honolulu, Hawaii on Oct. 5, 1929 and arriving Oct. 11, 1929. His address was listed as Los Angeles.
Floyd's parents, Ethel and E. Floyd Lewis were divorced in Los Angeles, CA. a few weeks later, on November 20, 1929.
In the Apr. 5, 1930 U.S. census, 45 yr. old Ethel Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA., was divorced and living alone at 324 Las Tunas in San Gabriel, (now Alhambra), L. A., CA.
Her parents were both b. in WI.
Where were her 7 children? They were not with their father, who was living with his new wife.
They were not living with their maternal grandmother, Cora, who died in 1926 or their uncle, Earl, who was living alone. They were not with their paternal grandmother, who was alive but living alone.
Floyd's father, E. Floyd Lewis married Elsie Sandford in Yuma, Arizona on November 26, 1930 - and Floyd's mother, Ethel married, second, Homer Miriam Harwood in Los Angeles, Ca. on May 15, 1931.
In Nov. of 1931, Floyd's great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, a lawyer in Oregon, wrote to Floyd's grandmother (Andrew's sister), Millie Lewis:
"Received a birthday card from Floyd Jr. I was very much pleased. I was favorably impressed with Floyd Jr. and in fact with all of the rest of Floyd Sr.'s family. We often speak of Floyd's family of children and say that he certainly had a family of nice, bright children. We were favorably impressed with Ethel, but she has of late lost out with us on account of the way she treated her son, Floyd Jr."
In May of 1932, Floyd wrote to his great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, asking for his help and/or advice. Andrew's letter to Floyd's aunt Edna reads: "I suppose the trouble for Floyd is a repetition of the former trouble. Yes, I would like to have more details of his trouble and who is back of it. From Floyd's letter, I inferred some mental trouble, that he was held for observation. I am unable to discuss it without more information. What's the matter with Floyd's father, Floyd Sr.? I saw while down there that Floyd Sr. seemed not disposed to assist Floyd Jr. very much if any. It is very much of a surprise to me that his mother has it in for him to such an extent, if that is the fact, that she is trying to put him in an asylum for the insane , or in jail."
On May 11, 1932, Floyd's aunt, Edna, wrote: "Dear Folks,
Looks like an interesting day before me tomorrow. The preacher called on Floydie Tuesday afternoon (probably at Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, CA.) and had a long visit with Floydie. Told him to plead guilty.
Floydie looks better, but is weak. His arms are free and he was asleep in the yard when I came in. Ethel came in and was surprised to find 'the interfering aunt' on deck. She came to see 'poor papa'. Grandpa (Floyd's grandfather, Arthur Godfrey) is now keeping Floydie company and they are comparing notes on the why and wherefor.
Ethel patted him on the back and when he told her I had given him the magazines she said she intended to bring him a cupcake and asked if I had been there before. I was not overjoyed to see her, so she decided to go out in the yard to see Papa and was told to sit down and he would be called.
After she came back to Floyd again I went over and talked to Grandpa. He said two officers came for him Monday evening and Harwood is responsible for his being there. I told him not to worry. I would ask a few questions and see him again.
I told the head nurse and the man at the door that I had been making some discoveries. They have her son and now her father and I would not be surprised if she wouldn't be next. He shook his head and said that there is nothing the matter with the old man. Next!
Thought you would be interested and that you might not have heard the news. Keep it dark and let's see the fireworks. Looks like things should be of more and more interest.
Mr. (Harwood) was pacing up and down out front when I came out. Lester is going with me in the morning. Love to you all, Edna"
Floyd's mother, Ethel (Godfrey) Harwood, made a will on Sep. 16, 1965. In it, she named her heirs: her three daughters: Marjorie Girdlestone, Dorothy L. Crawford and Ruth C. Perdew; and three sons: Thomas E. Lewis, James E. Lewis and Stanley J. Lewis.
She further declared that she had one additional child, another son, Floyd Lewis, whom she did not know if he was living or deceased - but except for her three sons and 3 daughters, she had intentionally and with full knowledge omitted to provide for any other heirs who may be living at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Floyd Lewis' birthdate was Aug. 9, 1907 (which matches the family Bible record) and he died Apr. 23, 1984.
His birthplace (including country of birth), father's and mother's name and their birthplaces, his marital status and occupation were all listed as 'unknown.'
Floyd's last residence was (a convalescent hospital at) 3111 Santa Anita Ave in El Monte, CA. He died of cardiopulmonary arrest, arteriosclerotic heart disease and congestive heart failure at Queen of Angels Medical Center in Los Angeles, unbeknownst to his family (two of his sisters lived only 3 miles away at the family home in Rosemead). Other significant contributing factors were: hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. His attending physician was Richard M. Dwyer, M.D., who attended to him from Feb. 1, 1983 to Apr. 23, 1984.
Los Angeles County USC Medical Center Mortuary took care of his remains. Floyd was cremated on May 16, 1984 at the L.A. County Crematory on First Street in Los Angeles and buried in a common grave in Potter's Field.
*Note regarding unclaimed remains, such as Floyd's:
Unclaimed remains in Los Angeles County are cremated and ultimately buried in numbered plots in the Los Angeles County Cemetery and Crematory, adjacent to Evergreen Cemetery. They are buried in a common grave by year group. Cremation date is usually much later than date of death.
Floyd was the eldest of eight children born to:
E. F. (Edward Floyd) Lewis, b. May 26, 1880 in Urbana, Champaign co., IL. and d. Nov. 19, 1960 in Long Beach, L.A. co., CA. &
Ethel (Godfrey) Lewis Harwood, b. Sep. 21, 1885 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 24, 1965 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
E.F. and Ethel Lewis' children were:
1. Floyd Addison Lewis, b. Aug. 9, 1907 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Apr. 23, 1984 in L.A., L.A., CA.
2. Thomas Edwin Lewis, b. Feb. 22, 1909 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 2, 1979 in San Francisco, San Francisco co., CA.
3. James Earl Lewis, b. Apr. 19, 1912 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 6, 1996 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
4. Stanley Jackson Lewis, b. Oct. 17, 1914 in Los Angeles co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1978 in San Diego co., CA.
5. Dorothy Lewis (twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L. A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 11, 1990 in Pasadena, L.A., CA.
6. Marjorie Lewis(twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Feb. 22, 2007 in Polk County, NC.
7. Ethel Lewis, b. Oct. 24, 1918 in Los Angeles, L.A., CA. at 2:15 a.m. and died the same day at 8:10 a.m. at Angelus hospital in Los Angeles, L.A., CA.
8. Ruth Cora Lewis, b. Oct. 19, 1921 in L.A., CA. and d. in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego, CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 3 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. in CA., was living at 1536 3rd Av. in Los Angeles Assembly District 70, L.A., CA. with his
29 yr. old father, Floyd Lewis, a foreman at an iron works, b. in IL
25 yr. old mother, Ethel F. Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA.
1 yr. old brother, Thomas Lewis, b. in CA.
Ethel's parents were both b. in NE.
This was a first marriage for Floyd and Ethel. They had been married for 7 years. Ethel was the mother of two children, both alive by this census.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 12 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. abt. 1908 in CA., was living in San Gabriel, Los Angeles, CA. with his
39 yr. old father, E. Floyd Lewis, business manager for a pumps company, b. in IL.
34 yr. old mother, Ethel E. Lewis, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Thomas E. Lewis, b. in CA.
7 yr. old brother, James E. Lewis, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Stanley J. Lewis, b. in CA.
and 4 yr. 11 mth. old twin sisters, Margorie and Dorothy , b. in CA.
Santa Ana Register (Santa Ana, CA.), Mon., Aug. 20, 1928, P. 3
25,000 Crowd Beach Cities For Lights Tournament
OVER 115 BOATS IN BEAUTIFUL HARBOR PARADE
A crowd estimated at 25,000 persons witnessed the ninth annual Tournament of Lights, staged in Newport harbor Saturday night, it was reported by Newport Beach officials. Streets in the Newport Beach, Balboa, Balboa island and Corona Del Mar sections of town were packed with automobiles, in many places the cars being parked three deep. The parade of brilliantly lighted boats was the longest and the most elaborate ever held. More than 115 boats were entered in the event, according to J.A. Beek, chairman of the tournament committee, the parade being more than a mile and a half in length.
Thousands thronged the shores of the bay watching the spectacle from every point of vantage. The heights of Corona Del Mar were packed with visitors. The course of the parade was lengthened more than two miles this year to provide accommodation for the thousands of visitors. The start of the tournament was delayed for a short time due to wind and tide conditions. The boats formed in parade in Balboa, in front of the Balboa pavilion.
A total of more than 70 trophies were awarded to the winners of the various events in the parade.
Prizes awarded for the various events consisted of sterling silver loving cups and merchandise.
(In the) Row Boats (category), (among other prizes) pearls were awarded to Mrs. E.F. Lewis, design by Floyd Lewis Jr.
There is a record of Floyd, 22, single, b. Aug. 9, 1907, returning to Los Angeles, Ca. on the S.S. City of Honolulu sailing back from the port of Honolulu, Hawaii on Oct. 5, 1929 and arriving Oct. 11, 1929. His address was listed as Los Angeles.
Floyd's parents, Ethel and E. Floyd Lewis were divorced in Los Angeles, CA. a few weeks later, on November 20, 1929.
In the Apr. 5, 1930 U.S. census, 45 yr. old Ethel Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA., was divorced and living alone at 324 Las Tunas in San Gabriel, (now Alhambra), L. A., CA.
Her parents were both b. in WI.
Where were her 7 children? They were not with their father, who was living with his new wife.
They were not living with their maternal grandmother, Cora, who died in 1926 or their uncle, Earl, who was living alone. They were not with their paternal grandmother, who was alive but living alone.
Floyd's father, E. Floyd Lewis married Elsie Sandford in Yuma, Arizona on November 26, 1930 - and Floyd's mother, Ethel married, second, Homer Miriam Harwood in Los Angeles, Ca. on May 15, 1931.
In Nov. of 1931, Floyd's great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, a lawyer in Oregon, wrote to Floyd's grandmother (Andrew's sister), Millie Lewis:
"Received a birthday card from Floyd Jr. I was very much pleased. I was favorably impressed with Floyd Jr. and in fact with all of the rest of Floyd Sr.'s family. We often speak of Floyd's family of children and say that he certainly had a family of nice, bright children. We were favorably impressed with Ethel, but she has of late lost out with us on account of the way she treated her son, Floyd Jr."
In May of 1932, Floyd wrote to his great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, asking for his help and/or advice. Andrew's letter to Floyd's aunt Edna reads: "I suppose the trouble for Floyd is a repetition of the former trouble. Yes, I would like to have more details of his trouble and who is back of it. From Floyd's letter, I inferred some mental trouble, that he was held for observation. I am unable to discuss it without more information. What's the matter with Floyd's father, Floyd Sr.? I saw while down there that Floyd Sr. seemed not disposed to assist Floyd Jr. very much if any. It is very much of a surprise to me that his mother has it in for him to such an extent, if that is the fact, that she is trying to put him in an asylum for the insane , or in jail."
On May 11, 1932, Floyd's aunt, Edna, wrote: "Dear Folks,
Looks like an interesting day before me tomorrow. The preacher called on Floydie Tuesday afternoon (probably at Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, CA.) and had a long visit with Floydie. Told him to plead guilty.
Floydie looks better, but is weak. His arms are free and he was asleep in the yard when I came in. Ethel came in and was surprised to find 'the interfering aunt' on deck. She came to see 'poor papa'. Grandpa (Floyd's grandfather, Arthur Godfrey) is now keeping Floydie company and they are comparing notes on the why and wherefor.
Ethel patted him on the back and when he told her I had given him the magazines she said she intended to bring him a cupcake and asked if I had been there before. I was not overjoyed to see her, so she decided to go out in the yard to see Papa and was told to sit down and he would be called.
After she came back to Floyd again I went over and talked to Grandpa. He said two officers came for him Monday evening and Harwood is responsible for his being there. I told him not to worry. I would ask a few questions and see him again.
I told the head nurse and the man at the door that I had been making some discoveries. They have her son and now her father and I would not be surprised if she wouldn't be next. He shook his head and said that there is nothing the matter with the old man. Next!
Thought you would be interested and that you might not have heard the news. Keep it dark and let's see the fireworks. Looks like things should be of more and more interest.
Mr. (Harwood) was pacing up and down out front when I came out. Lester is going with me in the morning. Love to you all, Edna"
Floyd's mother, Ethel (Godfrey) Harwood, made a will on Sep. 16, 1965. In it, she named her heirs: her three daughters: Marjorie Girdlestone, Dorothy L. Crawford and Ruth C. Perdew; and three sons: Thomas E. Lewis, James E. Lewis and Stanley J. Lewis.
She further declared that she had one additional child, another son, Floyd Lewis, whom she did not know if he was living or deceased - but except for her three sons and 3 daughters, she had intentionally and with full knowledge omitted to provide for any other heirs who may be living at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Floyd Lewis' birthdate was Aug. 9, 1907 (which matches the family Bible record) and he died Apr. 23, 1984.
His birthplace (including country of birth), father's and mother's name and their birthplaces, his marital status and occupation were all listed as 'unknown.'
Floyd's last residence was (a convalescent hospital at) 3111 Santa Anita Ave in El Monte, CA. He died of cardiopulmonary arrest, arteriosclerotic heart disease and congestive heart failure at Queen of Angels Medical Center in Los Angeles, unbeknownst to his family (two of his sisters lived only 3 miles away at the family home in Rosemead). Other significant contributing factors were: hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. His attending physician was Richard M. Dwyer, M.D., who attended to him from Feb. 1, 1983 to Apr. 23, 1984.
Los Angeles County USC Medical Center Mortuary took care of his remains. Floyd was cremated on May 16, 1984 at the L.A. County Crematory on First Street in Los Angeles and buried in a common grave in Potter's Field.
*Note regarding unclaimed remains, such as Floyd's:
Unclaimed remains in Los Angeles County are cremated and ultimately buried in numbered plots in the Los Angeles County Cemetery and Crematory, adjacent to Evergreen Cemetery. They are buried in a common grave by year group. Cremation date is usually much later than date of death.
E. F. (Edward Floyd) Lewis, b. May 26, 1880 in Urbana, Champaign co., IL. and d. Nov. 19, 1960 in Long Beach, L.A. co., CA. &
Ethel (Godfrey) Lewis Harwood, b. Sep. 21, 1885 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 24, 1965 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
E.F. and Ethel Lewis' children were:
1. Floyd Addison Lewis, b. Aug. 9, 1907 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Apr. 23, 1984 in L.A., L.A., CA.
2. Thomas Edwin Lewis, b. Feb. 22, 1909 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 2, 1979 in San Francisco, San Francisco co., CA.
3. James Earl Lewis, b. Apr. 19, 1912 in L.A. co., CA. and d. Aug. 6, 1996 in San Gabriel, L.A., CA.
4. Stanley Jackson Lewis, b. Oct. 17, 1914 in Los Angeles co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1978 in San Diego co., CA.
5. Dorothy Lewis (twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L. A., L.A., CA. and d. Dec. 11, 1990 in Pasadena, L.A., CA.
6. Marjorie Lewis(twin), b. Jan. 19, 1916 in L.A., L.A., CA. and d. Feb. 22, 2007 in Polk County, NC.
7. Ethel Lewis, b. Oct. 24, 1918 in Los Angeles, L.A., CA. at 2:15 a.m. and died the same day at 8:10 a.m. at Angelus hospital in Los Angeles, L.A., CA.
8. Ruth Cora Lewis, b. Oct. 19, 1921 in L.A., CA. and d. in Cardiff by the Sea, San Diego, CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 3 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. in CA., was living at 1536 3rd Av. in Los Angeles Assembly District 70, L.A., CA. with his
29 yr. old father, Floyd Lewis, a foreman at an iron works, b. in IL
25 yr. old mother, Ethel F. Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA.
1 yr. old brother, Thomas Lewis, b. in CA.
Ethel's parents were both b. in NE.
This was a first marriage for Floyd and Ethel. They had been married for 7 years. Ethel was the mother of two children, both alive by this census.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 12 yr. old Floyd G. Lewis, b. abt. 1908 in CA., was living in San Gabriel, Los Angeles, CA. with his
39 yr. old father, E. Floyd Lewis, business manager for a pumps company, b. in IL.
34 yr. old mother, Ethel E. Lewis, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Thomas E. Lewis, b. in CA.
7 yr. old brother, James E. Lewis, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Stanley J. Lewis, b. in CA.
and 4 yr. 11 mth. old twin sisters, Margorie and Dorothy , b. in CA.
Santa Ana Register (Santa Ana, CA.), Mon., Aug. 20, 1928, P. 3
25,000 Crowd Beach Cities For Lights Tournament
OVER 115 BOATS IN BEAUTIFUL HARBOR PARADE
A crowd estimated at 25,000 persons witnessed the ninth annual Tournament of Lights, staged in Newport harbor Saturday night, it was reported by Newport Beach officials. Streets in the Newport Beach, Balboa, Balboa island and Corona Del Mar sections of town were packed with automobiles, in many places the cars being parked three deep. The parade of brilliantly lighted boats was the longest and the most elaborate ever held. More than 115 boats were entered in the event, according to J.A. Beek, chairman of the tournament committee, the parade being more than a mile and a half in length.
Thousands thronged the shores of the bay watching the spectacle from every point of vantage. The heights of Corona Del Mar were packed with visitors. The course of the parade was lengthened more than two miles this year to provide accommodation for the thousands of visitors. The start of the tournament was delayed for a short time due to wind and tide conditions. The boats formed in parade in Balboa, in front of the Balboa pavilion.
A total of more than 70 trophies were awarded to the winners of the various events in the parade.
Prizes awarded for the various events consisted of sterling silver loving cups and merchandise.
(In the) Row Boats (category), (among other prizes) pearls were awarded to Mrs. E.F. Lewis, design by Floyd Lewis Jr.
There is a record of Floyd, 22, single, b. Aug. 9, 1907, returning to Los Angeles, Ca. on the S.S. City of Honolulu sailing back from the port of Honolulu, Hawaii on Oct. 5, 1929 and arriving Oct. 11, 1929. His address was listed as Los Angeles.
Floyd's parents, Ethel and E. Floyd Lewis were divorced in Los Angeles, CA. a few weeks later, on November 20, 1929.
In the Apr. 5, 1930 U.S. census, 45 yr. old Ethel Lewis, b. abt. 1885 in CA., was divorced and living alone at 324 Las Tunas in San Gabriel, (now Alhambra), L. A., CA.
Her parents were both b. in WI.
Where were her 7 children? They were not with their father, who was living with his new wife.
They were not living with their maternal grandmother, Cora, who died in 1926 or their uncle, Earl, who was living alone. They were not with their paternal grandmother, who was alive but living alone.
Floyd's father, E. Floyd Lewis married Elsie Sandford in Yuma, Arizona on November 26, 1930 - and Floyd's mother, Ethel married, second, Homer Miriam Harwood in Los Angeles, Ca. on May 15, 1931.
In Nov. of 1931, Floyd's great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, a lawyer in Oregon, wrote to Floyd's grandmother (Andrew's sister), Millie Lewis:
"Received a birthday card from Floyd Jr. I was very much pleased. I was favorably impressed with Floyd Jr. and in fact with all of the rest of Floyd Sr.'s family. We often speak of Floyd's family of children and say that he certainly had a family of nice, bright children. We were favorably impressed with Ethel, but she has of late lost out with us on account of the way she treated her son, Floyd Jr."
In May of 1932, Floyd wrote to his great uncle, Andrew T. Lewis, asking for his help and/or advice. Andrew's letter to Floyd's aunt Edna reads: "I suppose the trouble for Floyd is a repetition of the former trouble. Yes, I would like to have more details of his trouble and who is back of it. From Floyd's letter, I inferred some mental trouble, that he was held for observation. I am unable to discuss it without more information. What's the matter with Floyd's father, Floyd Sr.? I saw while down there that Floyd Sr. seemed not disposed to assist Floyd Jr. very much if any. It is very much of a surprise to me that his mother has it in for him to such an extent, if that is the fact, that she is trying to put him in an asylum for the insane , or in jail."
On May 11, 1932, Floyd's aunt, Edna, wrote: "Dear Folks,
Looks like an interesting day before me tomorrow. The preacher called on Floydie Tuesday afternoon (probably at Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, CA.) and had a long visit with Floydie. Told him to plead guilty.
Floydie looks better, but is weak. His arms are free and he was asleep in the yard when I came in. Ethel came in and was surprised to find 'the interfering aunt' on deck. She came to see 'poor papa'. Grandpa (Floyd's grandfather, Arthur Godfrey) is now keeping Floydie company and they are comparing notes on the why and wherefor.
Ethel patted him on the back and when he told her I had given him the magazines she said she intended to bring him a cupcake and asked if I had been there before. I was not overjoyed to see her, so she decided to go out in the yard to see Papa and was told to sit down and he would be called.
After she came back to Floyd again I went over and talked to Grandpa. He said two officers came for him Monday evening and Harwood is responsible for his being there. I told him not to worry. I would ask a few questions and see him again.
I told the head nurse and the man at the door that I had been making some discoveries. They have her son and now her father and I would not be surprised if she wouldn't be next. He shook his head and said that there is nothing the matter with the old man. Next!
Thought you would be interested and that you might not have heard the news. Keep it dark and let's see the fireworks. Looks like things should be of more and more interest.
Mr. (Harwood) was pacing up and down out front when I came out. Lester is going with me in the morning. Love to you all, Edna"
Floyd's mother, Ethel (Godfrey) Harwood, made a will on Sep. 16, 1965. In it, she named her heirs: her three daughters: Marjorie Girdlestone, Dorothy L. Crawford and Ruth C. Perdew; and three sons: Thomas E. Lewis, James E. Lewis and Stanley J. Lewis.
She further declared that she had one additional child, another son, Floyd Lewis, whom she did not know if he was living or deceased - but except for her three sons and 3 daughters, she had intentionally and with full knowledge omitted to provide for any other heirs who may be living at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Floyd Lewis' birthdate was Aug. 9, 1907 (which matches the family Bible record) and he died Apr. 23, 1984.
His birthplace (including country of birth), father's and mother's name and their birthplaces, his marital status and occupation were all listed as 'unknown.'
Floyd's last residence was (a convalescent hospital at) 3111 Santa Anita Ave in El Monte, CA. He died of cardiopulmonary arrest, arteriosclerotic heart disease and congestive heart failure at Queen of Angels Medical Center in Los Angeles, unbeknownst to his family (two of his sisters lived only 3 miles away at the family home in Rosemead). Other significant contributing factors were: hypothyroidism and hypoglycemia. His attending physician was Richard M. Dwyer, M.D., who attended to him from Feb. 1, 1983 to Apr. 23, 1984.
Los Angeles County USC Medical Center Mortuary took care of his remains. Floyd was cremated on May 16, 1984 at the L.A. County Crematory on First Street in Los Angeles and buried in a common grave in Potter's Field.
*Note regarding unclaimed remains, such as Floyd's:
Unclaimed remains in Los Angeles County are cremated and ultimately buried in numbered plots in the Los Angeles County Cemetery and Crematory, adjacent to Evergreen Cemetery. They are buried in a common grave by year group. Cremation date is usually much later than date of death.
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