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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.
14 de nov. de 2016 · Born into a wealthy family at Warner Hall in Gloucester County, Virginia in 1725, Fielding was the third son of John and Frances Lewis. Following his father’s footsteps, Fielding was a prosperous industrialist, running a fleet of ships to England and English ports, exporting tobacco and grain.
All correspondence between Lewis and Washington NHPRC The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) is part of the National Archives.
