Thomas Lewis was born 1752 in VA. He died 1800 in VA.

Served at the Battle of Point Pleasant (10 October 1774) with his father General Andrew Lewis. He inherited much of the land his father had owned in the Point Pleasant area.

He was appointed one of 10 "gentlemen justices" when Kanawha Co, VA was formed in November 1788. He was also the first sheriff of that county. He was Colonel of the first militia at Kanawha, with Daniel Boone serving as his Lieutenant Colonel.

On 9 December 1791, Thomas Lewis started the first ferry service across the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers at Point Pleasant, appearing also as a "trustee" of the town of Point Pleasant, which was laid out the same day. By his orders, the graves of those slain at the Battle of Point Pleasant were preserved.

Thomas and Sallie's son Thomas Lewis Jr. was the ancestor of the first American to walk in outer space, Edward H. White II.

From Chalkley's Chronicle of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in VA:

19 April 1774: Wm. Crawford qualified deputy surveyor under Thomas Lewis.

 

He married Sarah "Sallie" Thornton. She was born about 1752 in VA and died about 1800 in VA. She was the daughter of George Thornton and Mary Alexander. View the Thornton line here. View the Alexander line here.

Their children were:

Thomas Lewis Jr (born 25 December 1788 in VA)

Andrew Lewis (born 1790 in VA)

William Lewis (born 1793 in VA)

Samuel Lewis (born 1795 in VA)

 

He married 2nd Evans.

Their children were:

Charles Evans Lewis (born 1800 in VA)

 

 

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