Son of Zachariah Landreth (1812-1872) and Elender Nellie Fender Landreth (1816-1875). Married Mary E. Walters (1848-1875) on 11-26-1848 in Mercer Co., Ill.
Children are Eva Landreth Townsend (1869-xxxx), Willie Landreth (1870-1870), twins Harry Landreth (1873-1874) and Harvey Landreth (1873-1874) and Bertha Lee Landreth Plant (1870-1954). After Mary's death, Lewis married Viola Margaret Mardock (1853-1918) on 1-1-1880 in Mercer Co., Ill.
Children are Ceola May Landreth Stephens (1880-xxxx), Chart Thomas Landreth (1884-xxxx), Vera Jane Landreth Rogers Hutchin (1886-xxxx) and Howard M. Landreth (1889-xxxx).
Siblings are Mary Jane Landreth York (1837-1900), Eli Landreth (1838-1912), Clisby Landreth (1840-1863), Andrew Landreth (1841-1863), Thomas Landreth (1842-1896), Evaline Landreth Browning Fender (1847-1902), Mary Landreth (1849-1932), Sarah Ann Landreth Carney (1850-1932), David Landreth (1851-1907) and Frances E. Landreth Neff (1853-1886).
First wife Mary is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Millersburg, Mercer Co., Ill.
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From the book, "Zachariah and Nellie Fender Landreth and Their Descendants" by
Naomi Drake Miller, 1955:
Lewis Landreth moved to Mercer county, Illinois with his parents when he was
about eight years old.
After Lewis married Mary Walters, they lived on a farm in Mercer county,
Illinois.
At the time of the 1870 Census Lewis and Mary Landreth and their daughter Eva
S. Landreth were living at Duncan, Mercer, Illinois. Lewis was a farmer with
$4800 in property and $1135 in personal property.
Following the death of Mary, his first wife, Lewis remained a widower for
several years then married Viola Mardock in early 1880.
Lewis suffered from asthma and he felt that the mild climate and sunshine of
California might benefit him so in 1885 he and Vi moved to California and
settled first in Pasadena. He engaged in farming while in Pasadena and their
daughter Vera Jane was born to them.
Soon he moved on to Whittier, California being among the founders of that town.
In 1889 he acquired a 50 acre dairy ranch near Downey, California but it wasn't
long until they moved back to Whittier. Besides dairying and farming, Lewis
engaged in the real estate business and in time acquired considerable holdings
in land, city, and business properties.
He was one of the incorporators of the Pickering Land & Water Co. He was a
member of the first board of trustees of Whittier after it's incorporation.
Also at one time he was a trustee of the First National Bank of Whittier before
it became part of the Bank of America. He held valuable oil and mining
interests and held office in various companies, including Home Oil Company
before it was sold to Standard Oil, as well as in valuable mining interest. He
became quite wealthy, more so than any of his brothers or sisters.
Lewis continued to live in Whittier after the death of Viola. Early in his
life he had been a member of the Baptist Church but not finding that church in
California he joined the Congregational Church and was a member of that church
for 34 years. He served as Trustee of the Church and contributed generously to
it's support.
For some years, after the death of his second wife Vi Zavilla (maiden name
unknown) Landreth, the widow of George Landreth, was nurse and companion to
Lewis Landreth and accompanied him on several trips to Hawaii. They would spend
six months in Hawaii, then six in California each year.
Upon his return from Honolulu in 1932 he was met at the ship by his family.
They could see he looked very tired and told him to go on home and rest and they
would all be by to see him the next day. Upon retiring he said, "I'm so glad to
be back in my own bed." He passed away peacefully that night in his sleep at 87
years of age.
He is buried next to his wife Viola, in the Mausoleum in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Whittier, California. Pall bearers for his funeral were: Carl Carney, R. E.
Carney, Roy K. Cole, Verne Lunn, Guy C. Oliver and Bert York, all nephews or
grandnephews of Uncle Lew. Members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows of which
he was a member, acted as honorary pall bearers. Thus ended the life of this
sociable, friendly man, who loved poetry, music, and flowers. He was the
honored and revered head of his family, governing his obedient and devoted
children with wise and loving care.
Children are Eva Landreth Townsend (1869-xxxx), Willie Landreth (1870-1870), twins Harry Landreth (1873-1874) and Harvey Landreth (1873-1874) and Bertha Lee Landreth Plant (1870-1954). After Mary's death, Lewis married Viola Margaret Mardock (1853-1918) on 1-1-1880 in Mercer Co., Ill.
Children are Ceola May Landreth Stephens (1880-xxxx), Chart Thomas Landreth (1884-xxxx), Vera Jane Landreth Rogers Hutchin (1886-xxxx) and Howard M. Landreth (1889-xxxx).
Siblings are Mary Jane Landreth York (1837-1900), Eli Landreth (1838-1912), Clisby Landreth (1840-1863), Andrew Landreth (1841-1863), Thomas Landreth (1842-1896), Evaline Landreth Browning Fender (1847-1902), Mary Landreth (1849-1932), Sarah Ann Landreth Carney (1850-1932), David Landreth (1851-1907) and Frances E. Landreth Neff (1853-1886).
First wife Mary is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Millersburg, Mercer Co., Ill.
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From the book, "Zachariah and Nellie Fender Landreth and Their Descendants" by
Naomi Drake Miller, 1955:
Lewis Landreth moved to Mercer county, Illinois with his parents when he was
about eight years old.
After Lewis married Mary Walters, they lived on a farm in Mercer county,
Illinois.
At the time of the 1870 Census Lewis and Mary Landreth and their daughter Eva
S. Landreth were living at Duncan, Mercer, Illinois. Lewis was a farmer with
$4800 in property and $1135 in personal property.
Following the death of Mary, his first wife, Lewis remained a widower for
several years then married Viola Mardock in early 1880.
Lewis suffered from asthma and he felt that the mild climate and sunshine of
California might benefit him so in 1885 he and Vi moved to California and
settled first in Pasadena. He engaged in farming while in Pasadena and their
daughter Vera Jane was born to them.
Soon he moved on to Whittier, California being among the founders of that town.
In 1889 he acquired a 50 acre dairy ranch near Downey, California but it wasn't
long until they moved back to Whittier. Besides dairying and farming, Lewis
engaged in the real estate business and in time acquired considerable holdings
in land, city, and business properties.
He was one of the incorporators of the Pickering Land & Water Co. He was a
member of the first board of trustees of Whittier after it's incorporation.
Also at one time he was a trustee of the First National Bank of Whittier before
it became part of the Bank of America. He held valuable oil and mining
interests and held office in various companies, including Home Oil Company
before it was sold to Standard Oil, as well as in valuable mining interest. He
became quite wealthy, more so than any of his brothers or sisters.
Lewis continued to live in Whittier after the death of Viola. Early in his
life he had been a member of the Baptist Church but not finding that church in
California he joined the Congregational Church and was a member of that church
for 34 years. He served as Trustee of the Church and contributed generously to
it's support.
For some years, after the death of his second wife Vi Zavilla (maiden name
unknown) Landreth, the widow of George Landreth, was nurse and companion to
Lewis Landreth and accompanied him on several trips to Hawaii. They would spend
six months in Hawaii, then six in California each year.
Upon his return from Honolulu in 1932 he was met at the ship by his family.
They could see he looked very tired and told him to go on home and rest and they
would all be by to see him the next day. Upon retiring he said, "I'm so glad to
be back in my own bed." He passed away peacefully that night in his sleep at 87
years of age.
He is buried next to his wife Viola, in the Mausoleum in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Whittier, California. Pall bearers for his funeral were: Carl Carney, R. E.
Carney, Roy K. Cole, Verne Lunn, Guy C. Oliver and Bert York, all nephews or
grandnephews of Uncle Lew. Members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows of which
he was a member, acted as honorary pall bearers. Thus ended the life of this
sociable, friendly man, who loved poetry, music, and flowers. He was the
honored and revered head of his family, governing his obedient and devoted
children with wise and loving care.
Son of Zachariah Landreth (1812-1872) and Elender Nellie Fender Landreth (1816-1875). Married Mary E. Walters (1848-1875) on 11-26-1848 in Mercer Co., Ill.
Children are Eva Landreth Townsend (1869-xxxx), Willie Landreth (1870-1870), twins Harry Landreth (1873-1874) and Harvey Landreth (1873-1874) and Bertha Lee Landreth Plant (1870-1954). After Mary's death, Lewis married Viola Margaret Mardock (1853-1918) on 1-1-1880 in Mercer Co., Ill.
Children are Ceola May Landreth Stephens (1880-xxxx), Chart Thomas Landreth (1884-xxxx), Vera Jane Landreth Rogers Hutchin (1886-xxxx) and Howard M. Landreth (1889-xxxx).
Siblings are Mary Jane Landreth York (1837-1900), Eli Landreth (1838-1912), Clisby Landreth (1840-1863), Andrew Landreth (1841-1863), Thomas Landreth (1842-1896), Evaline Landreth Browning Fender (1847-1902), Mary Landreth (1849-1932), Sarah Ann Landreth Carney (1850-1932), David Landreth (1851-1907) and Frances E. Landreth Neff (1853-1886).
First wife Mary is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Millersburg, Mercer Co., Ill.
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From the book, "Zachariah and Nellie Fender Landreth and Their Descendants" by
Naomi Drake Miller, 1955:
Lewis Landreth moved to Mercer county, Illinois with his parents when he was
about eight years old.
After Lewis married Mary Walters, they lived on a farm in Mercer county,
Illinois.
At the time of the 1870 Census Lewis and Mary Landreth and their daughter Eva
S. Landreth were living at Duncan, Mercer, Illinois. Lewis was a farmer with
$4800 in property and $1135 in personal property.
Following the death of Mary, his first wife, Lewis remained a widower for
several years then married Viola Mardock in early 1880.
Lewis suffered from asthma and he felt that the mild climate and sunshine of
California might benefit him so in 1885 he and Vi moved to California and
settled first in Pasadena. He engaged in farming while in Pasadena and their
daughter Vera Jane was born to them.
Soon he moved on to Whittier, California being among the founders of that town.
In 1889 he acquired a 50 acre dairy ranch near Downey, California but it wasn't
long until they moved back to Whittier. Besides dairying and farming, Lewis
engaged in the real estate business and in time acquired considerable holdings
in land, city, and business properties.
He was one of the incorporators of the Pickering Land & Water Co. He was a
member of the first board of trustees of Whittier after it's incorporation.
Also at one time he was a trustee of the First National Bank of Whittier before
it became part of the Bank of America. He held valuable oil and mining
interests and held office in various companies, including Home Oil Company
before it was sold to Standard Oil, as well as in valuable mining interest. He
became quite wealthy, more so than any of his brothers or sisters.
Lewis continued to live in Whittier after the death of Viola. Early in his
life he had been a member of the Baptist Church but not finding that church in
California he joined the Congregational Church and was a member of that church
for 34 years. He served as Trustee of the Church and contributed generously to
it's support.
For some years, after the death of his second wife Vi Zavilla (maiden name
unknown) Landreth, the widow of George Landreth, was nurse and companion to
Lewis Landreth and accompanied him on several trips to Hawaii. They would spend
six months in Hawaii, then six in California each year.
Upon his return from Honolulu in 1932 he was met at the ship by his family.
They could see he looked very tired and told him to go on home and rest and they
would all be by to see him the next day. Upon retiring he said, "I'm so glad to
be back in my own bed." He passed away peacefully that night in his sleep at 87
years of age.
He is buried next to his wife Viola, in the Mausoleum in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Whittier, California. Pall bearers for his funeral were: Carl Carney, R. E.
Carney, Roy K. Cole, Verne Lunn, Guy C. Oliver and Bert York, all nephews or
grandnephews of Uncle Lew. Members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows of which
he was a member, acted as honorary pall bearers. Thus ended the life of this
sociable, friendly man, who loved poetry, music, and flowers. He was the
honored and revered head of his family, governing his obedient and devoted
children with wise and loving care.
Children are Eva Landreth Townsend (1869-xxxx), Willie Landreth (1870-1870), twins Harry Landreth (1873-1874) and Harvey Landreth (1873-1874) and Bertha Lee Landreth Plant (1870-1954). After Mary's death, Lewis married Viola Margaret Mardock (1853-1918) on 1-1-1880 in Mercer Co., Ill.
Children are Ceola May Landreth Stephens (1880-xxxx), Chart Thomas Landreth (1884-xxxx), Vera Jane Landreth Rogers Hutchin (1886-xxxx) and Howard M. Landreth (1889-xxxx).
Siblings are Mary Jane Landreth York (1837-1900), Eli Landreth (1838-1912), Clisby Landreth (1840-1863), Andrew Landreth (1841-1863), Thomas Landreth (1842-1896), Evaline Landreth Browning Fender (1847-1902), Mary Landreth (1849-1932), Sarah Ann Landreth Carney (1850-1932), David Landreth (1851-1907) and Frances E. Landreth Neff (1853-1886).
First wife Mary is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Millersburg, Mercer Co., Ill.
Courtesy of D&PNutt (47623402)
-------------------------
From the book, "Zachariah and Nellie Fender Landreth and Their Descendants" by
Naomi Drake Miller, 1955:
Lewis Landreth moved to Mercer county, Illinois with his parents when he was
about eight years old.
After Lewis married Mary Walters, they lived on a farm in Mercer county,
Illinois.
At the time of the 1870 Census Lewis and Mary Landreth and their daughter Eva
S. Landreth were living at Duncan, Mercer, Illinois. Lewis was a farmer with
$4800 in property and $1135 in personal property.
Following the death of Mary, his first wife, Lewis remained a widower for
several years then married Viola Mardock in early 1880.
Lewis suffered from asthma and he felt that the mild climate and sunshine of
California might benefit him so in 1885 he and Vi moved to California and
settled first in Pasadena. He engaged in farming while in Pasadena and their
daughter Vera Jane was born to them.
Soon he moved on to Whittier, California being among the founders of that town.
In 1889 he acquired a 50 acre dairy ranch near Downey, California but it wasn't
long until they moved back to Whittier. Besides dairying and farming, Lewis
engaged in the real estate business and in time acquired considerable holdings
in land, city, and business properties.
He was one of the incorporators of the Pickering Land & Water Co. He was a
member of the first board of trustees of Whittier after it's incorporation.
Also at one time he was a trustee of the First National Bank of Whittier before
it became part of the Bank of America. He held valuable oil and mining
interests and held office in various companies, including Home Oil Company
before it was sold to Standard Oil, as well as in valuable mining interest. He
became quite wealthy, more so than any of his brothers or sisters.
Lewis continued to live in Whittier after the death of Viola. Early in his
life he had been a member of the Baptist Church but not finding that church in
California he joined the Congregational Church and was a member of that church
for 34 years. He served as Trustee of the Church and contributed generously to
it's support.
For some years, after the death of his second wife Vi Zavilla (maiden name
unknown) Landreth, the widow of George Landreth, was nurse and companion to
Lewis Landreth and accompanied him on several trips to Hawaii. They would spend
six months in Hawaii, then six in California each year.
Upon his return from Honolulu in 1932 he was met at the ship by his family.
They could see he looked very tired and told him to go on home and rest and they
would all be by to see him the next day. Upon retiring he said, "I'm so glad to
be back in my own bed." He passed away peacefully that night in his sleep at 87
years of age.
He is buried next to his wife Viola, in the Mausoleum in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Whittier, California. Pall bearers for his funeral were: Carl Carney, R. E.
Carney, Roy K. Cole, Verne Lunn, Guy C. Oliver and Bert York, all nephews or
grandnephews of Uncle Lew. Members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows of which
he was a member, acted as honorary pall bearers. Thus ended the life of this
sociable, friendly man, who loved poetry, music, and flowers. He was the
honored and revered head of his family, governing his obedient and devoted
children with wise and loving care.
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