JMA# 776
Lewis' maternal great-grandfather, Jeremiah Alverson, came to Beerston, New York from Scotland in 1772 and bought the family homestead from his father-in-law, William Easterbrooks. It was here that Lewis was born. Lewis' paternal great-grandparents, John and Betty More, left Forres, Scotland about 1772 and came to Delaware County, New York. Lewis married to Julia Florence Love in 1895 at Mount Holley, New York. For many years, they lived on the Alverson Homestead. In his early life, Lewis was a lumberman and raftman. In 1915, Lewis was elected Superintendent of Highways, later moving to Colchester Station, New York where he purchased a farm. In 1927, they moved to Fishkill, New York. Here, Lewis served as superintendent of farms for Henry Morganthau. He purchased the Wickwire home in Deposit, New York and returned there in 1932. About 1944, the family returned to Walton where they built a home on the former North estate. Lewis was a great reader and kept up with national and local affairs. He is remembered for his jovial disposition, keen wit, and many acts of kindness. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, five children, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Biography added by JMA#4262611 on 13 September 2014 (updated 17 December 2014).
Sources-
-November 1932, The Historical Journal of the More Family
1960-1962, The Historical Journal of the More Family
Lewis' maternal great-grandfather, Jeremiah Alverson, came to Beerston, New York from Scotland in 1772 and bought the family homestead from his father-in-law, William Easterbrooks. It was here that Lewis was born. Lewis' paternal great-grandparents, John and Betty More, left Forres, Scotland about 1772 and came to Delaware County, New York. Lewis married to Julia Florence Love in 1895 at Mount Holley, New York. For many years, they lived on the Alverson Homestead. In his early life, Lewis was a lumberman and raftman. In 1915, Lewis was elected Superintendent of Highways, later moving to Colchester Station, New York where he purchased a farm. In 1927, they moved to Fishkill, New York. Here, Lewis served as superintendent of farms for Henry Morganthau. He purchased the Wickwire home in Deposit, New York and returned there in 1932. About 1944, the family returned to Walton where they built a home on the former North estate. Lewis was a great reader and kept up with national and local affairs. He is remembered for his jovial disposition, keen wit, and many acts of kindness. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, five children, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Biography added by JMA#4262611 on 13 September 2014 (updated 17 December 2014).
Sources-
-November 1932, The Historical Journal of the More Family
1960-1962, The Historical Journal of the More Family
JMA# 776
Lewis' maternal great-grandfather, Jeremiah Alverson, came to Beerston, New York from Scotland in 1772 and bought the family homestead from his father-in-law, William Easterbrooks. It was here that Lewis was born. Lewis' paternal great-grandparents, John and Betty More, left Forres, Scotland about 1772 and came to Delaware County, New York. Lewis married to Julia Florence Love in 1895 at Mount Holley, New York. For many years, they lived on the Alverson Homestead. In his early life, Lewis was a lumberman and raftman. In 1915, Lewis was elected Superintendent of Highways, later moving to Colchester Station, New York where he purchased a farm. In 1927, they moved to Fishkill, New York. Here, Lewis served as superintendent of farms for Henry Morganthau. He purchased the Wickwire home in Deposit, New York and returned there in 1932. About 1944, the family returned to Walton where they built a home on the former North estate. Lewis was a great reader and kept up with national and local affairs. He is remembered for his jovial disposition, keen wit, and many acts of kindness. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, five children, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Biography added by JMA#4262611 on 13 September 2014 (updated 17 December 2014).
Sources-
-November 1932, The Historical Journal of the More Family
1960-1962, The Historical Journal of the More Family
Lewis' maternal great-grandfather, Jeremiah Alverson, came to Beerston, New York from Scotland in 1772 and bought the family homestead from his father-in-law, William Easterbrooks. It was here that Lewis was born. Lewis' paternal great-grandparents, John and Betty More, left Forres, Scotland about 1772 and came to Delaware County, New York. Lewis married to Julia Florence Love in 1895 at Mount Holley, New York. For many years, they lived on the Alverson Homestead. In his early life, Lewis was a lumberman and raftman. In 1915, Lewis was elected Superintendent of Highways, later moving to Colchester Station, New York where he purchased a farm. In 1927, they moved to Fishkill, New York. Here, Lewis served as superintendent of farms for Henry Morganthau. He purchased the Wickwire home in Deposit, New York and returned there in 1932. About 1944, the family returned to Walton where they built a home on the former North estate. Lewis was a great reader and kept up with national and local affairs. He is remembered for his jovial disposition, keen wit, and many acts of kindness. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, five children, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Biography added by JMA#4262611 on 13 September 2014 (updated 17 December 2014).
Sources-
-November 1932, The Historical Journal of the More Family
1960-1962, The Historical Journal of the More Family
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