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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 (1725–1781 or 1782) SUMMARY. 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).
Fielding Lewis was born in July 1725. His second wife, whom he married in May 1750, was Betty Washington, the only sister of George Washington. Together they had eleven children, of which five lived to maturity. Nine of their eleven children were sons. They raised their children at their home, “Kenmore”, in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Our Mission. Fielding Lewis Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR), is located in the heart of Marietta, Georgia. The DAR tirelessly works to preserve history for future generations, educate others about our nation’s rich history, and foster a sense of patriotism for our great country. Eligibility.
From George Washington to Fielding Lewis, Sr., 28 June 1781. Nothing but the hurry of business, & a mind always on the stretch on acct of the variety of matter that is constantly presented to it, could have induced me to let your letter of the 24th of April remain so long unacknowledged. I shall not be able to write to you so fully at this time ...
4 de nov. de 2020 · Fielding Lewis (c. 1753-1758) by John Wollaston. The most noticeable thing about Fielding’s portrait is the muted colors used in the background and in his clothing. One of the most visually striking symbols in portraits was the colors used to represent the subject.
