Photo:
Age at Enlistment: 47
Length of Service: 1812-1815
State: North Carolina
Rank: Cpt
Unit: 5th Regiment, NC Militia
Service Record: Served as commanding officer of the company. The 1814 muster roll shows Cpt Lewis’ company designated as “10th Company” of the 5th Regiment, NC Militia from Ashe Co., NC. Click here for: 5th Regiment NC Militia roster. The Soldiers were on detached service with U.S. Army and included another 1st cousin, Joshua Pennington.
Survived War: Yes
Cemetery / Burial: Gideon Lewis Cemetery, Ashland, Ashe Co., NC
Soldier Info: Born in NC in 1765; Died in Creston, Ashe Co., NC in 1842
Relationship to Author: 1st Cousin 7x
Our Military Ancestors 