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Fielding Lewis (July 7, 1725 – December 7, 1781) was an American merchant, member of the House of Burgesses and a Colonel during the American Revolutionary War. He lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia and also owned a plantation in Spotsylvania County, which later became known as Kenmore.
Fielding Lewis, born on July 7, 1725, was a colonel in the American Revolution and the brother-in-law and second cousin of George Washington through their common great-grandfather, Augustine Warner II.
22 de dic. de 2021 · Fielding Lewis was a merchant, justice of the peace for Spotsylvania County (1749–1781), and member of the House of Burgesses (1760–1769) who helped to found the Fredericksburg Gun Manufactory during the American Revolution (1775–1783).
Colonel Fielding Lewis of Kenmore. Fielding Lewis risked his life and livelihood as a merchant and trader when he joined the fight for American Independence. Elected to the House of Burgesses, he helped lead the boycotts against British imported goods.
The Fielding Lewis Chapter, NSDAR is one of the largest chapters in the state of Georgia. Our chapter works tirelessly to uphold the mission of NSDAR, with over 28 committees with opportunities for all members to serve.
2 de mar. de 2002 · George Lewis (1757–1821) served as an officer in GW’s personal guard during most of 1776. In December 1776 Lewis became a captain in the 2d Continental Dragoons and the following January he was transferred to the 3d Continental Dragoons.
Historic Kenmore is a beautiful, Georgian-style brick mansion built by George Washington’s sister, Betty Washington Lewis, and her husband, Fredericksburg merchant Fielding Lewis, reflecting their pre-Revolutionary War wealth and gentry status.
