| Name |
John South LEWIS |
| Birth |
25 Feb 1780, Washington Co., VA |
| Death |
29 Feb 1848, Woodville, Wilkinson Co., Mississippi |
| Father |
Colonel Aaron LEWIS (1750-1821) |
| Mother |
Sarah SOUTH (~1750-<1821) |
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| Notes for John South LEWIS |
| From "Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Mississippi" : "...at the age of 14 he commenced flatboating down the river to New Orleans for his father, carrying tobacco, provisions, etc. and each time having to make his way back overland, following the Indian and Natchez trails to his home in Kentucky. He was quite prominetly connected with the early history of Wilkinson County and with the Indian troubles. He distinguised himself to such a degree as to receive the title of Colonel by general consent. Some few years after 1800 he came to Woodville and is credited in Claiborne's history as having bult the second house in this place. Here he engaged in merchandising for a great many years and became quite well to do. He invested quite heavily in the West Feliciana R.R. and Planter's Bank of Woodville. After retiring from his mercantile pursuits he dvoted his time to his plantation near Woodville and there he spent the remainder of his days. |
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