Seeking information on the following:
I have a copy of two transactions for property in the Rockets Landing
section of The City of Richmond (Henrico County). One is dated May 11,
1796, and the other, August 20, 1797. Both are deeds selling property in
the Rockets Landing area of The City of Richmond. The deeds mention that
the Lewis's reside in Henrico County. I have a 1783 tax schedule showing
Charles Lewis as the owner of a property in The City of Richmond, Ward II.
Charles did not live on the property, but his daughter (and my direct
ancestor), did live there, and was mentioned as a tithable. There was also
a Catherine Robertson living on the property. One deed mentions Charles and
Susanna Lewis, and the other only mentions Susanna. I would like to find
more information on Susanna Lewis, marriage license etc. I am not certain
that she is the mother of my direct ancestor, Nancy Lewis.
The purchasers of Rocket Landing property were John Hague, and Robert
Omberson. The witnesses on the Hague deed were John Young, Gilley Lewis,
Mark Vansewall (?), and Azel Galt. I do not believe Charles Lewis signed
the deed, as both signatures look the same. It looks like Susannah Lewis
signed both names. One of the witnesses for the Omberson deed was a John
Braddock. The property was sold at One Hundred and Fifty Pounds.
Charles Lewis served in the Revolutionary War out of Fredericksburg, along
with his brother Ambrose. Gilley Lewis shows up in Fredericksburg, and on
documents filed by Ambrose. My guess is that Charles continued on as a
Seamen after the Revolutionary War. I would like to find the deed in which
the Lewis' purchased the property, or any information that other Lewis
researchers may have. I am particularly interested in any information about
Susannah Lewis, and Rockets Landing. There was a company called Lewis
Lipkin (or Hipkin), that may have been owned by Charles.
Any, and all assistance is appreciated.
Anita Wills
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