J. A. Lewis (biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler

J. A. LEWIS, farmer and stock-raiser, P.O. Moline, was born in Fleming County, Ky., in 1836.  When seventeen years of age, he settled in McLain County, Illinois, remaining there ten years.  Coming from there to Kansas in 1865 and locating in Jefferson County, where he remained until 1870, when he came to Elk County (then Howard) and located a claim on Section 35, Town 31, Range 10.  Was among the early settlers in this county.  Was forty miles from market and only one house in sight.   During the past nine years, the county has been settled, and his place is only four miles from market.  He has a fine place, with living water, eighty-six acres under cultivation, the whole place fenced, a fine grove of maples, two acres of fruit, apples, peaches, cherries, and a variety of small fruits, berries, etc.  Is raising stock and has been doing well.  Was married, in 1859, to Miss Wilson.  They have five children, viz, William, Charles, Lura, Joseph, and George.