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Lewis, Mary Ann, 1797-1884

 Person

Biography

Mary Ann R. Lewis was born February 1, 1797, the daughter of Luke and Mary H. (Root) Lewis. She and her three sisters, Amelia, Jane, and Louisa, all attended the Litchfield Female Academy. She died unmarried on June 7, 1884 and is buried in Litchfield's East Cemetery.

Citation:
Author: Lee S. Cook

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Mary Ann Lewis papers

1913-30-0

 Collection
Identifier: 1913-30-0
Scope and Contents

The Luke Lewis family moved to Litchfield, Conn. in 1811 and lived in a house at #7 East Street in the center of town. Mr. Luke Lewis operated a store on the property and his four daughters all attended the Litchfield Female Academy at various times from 1812-1821. The majority of the collection consists of invitations and replies from members of Litchfield families, Litchfield Female Academy students, and Litchfield Law School students.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1811-1895