Son of John W. Lewis and
Catherine Battle
Husband of:
1. Virginia A. Cull
2. Eleanor "Ella" Mildred Betts
Father of:
1. James Cull Lewis
2. Richard Henry Lewis
3. Katherine Battle Lewis
4. William Figures Lewis
5. Elisha Betts Lewis
6. Frank Cox Lewis
Obituary
Wednesday, May 16, 1917 in the Wilmington Morning Star
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DR. R. H. LEWIS DEAD.
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Veteran Physician and Prominent Man of Kinston Passes Away.
Kinston, N. C., May 15. - Dr. Richard Henry Lewis, one of Kinston’ best-known citizens, died at 1:30 this morning. His condition had been poor for several days. Dr. Lewis was about 85 years of age. He retained his vigor and exercises regularly until the present spring, when his years took toll of his strength. He was an adored character; probably no person in this section was better known or more liked.
Dr. Lewis was born in Edgecombe county, three miles east of Rocky Mount, the second son of Dr. John Wesley Lewis and Catherine Lewis (nee Battle). His family removed to Warrenton in 1837, and from there to Raleigh in 1839. The elder Dr. Lewis became one of the leading physicians of the State. Richard H. Lewis was given an excellent education, attending the famous military school of James M. Lovejoy until 1848, when he entered the University of North Carolina, graduating with the degree of A. B. in June, 1852. Among his classmates were Zebulon B. Vance, Gov. This M. Holt, and Maj. J. W. Wilson, who projected the Western North Carolina railroad through the Blue Ridge, and others who won fame.
After leaving Chapel Hill Dr. Lewis taught school for two years. Then he began the study of medicine, graduating in April 1856 from the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine for 14 years, excepting a time that he served in the Confederate army as captain of a company of the 15th North Carolina regiment. Ill health compelled him to resign his commission. His practice of medicine included seven years in Edgecombe county, N. C., and seven years in Halifax county, Va. He gave up the profession when he became principal of St. John’s College at Oxford. He was president of the State Teacher’s Assembly for two years. He continued to teach for 40 years. He was connected with several leading institutions of the State. He was chairman of the Lenoir county board of education for a time. Hundreds of former pupils of the venerable pedagogue are scattered through State and Nation.
The following children survive; Col. William Lewis, U. S. A.; E. B. Lewis, private secretary to Congressman Kitchin; Frank Lewis, and Mrs. Katherine L. Patrick, the last named three of this city.
Saturday May 19, 1917 in the Kinston Free Press
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REMAINS OF DR. RICHARD HENRY LEWIS TENDERLY LAID TO REST IN MAPLEWOOD
A large concourse of friends and admirers of Dr. Richard Henry Lewis from every walk of life, white and black, attended the obsequies over his remains Wednesday morning. The City Schools did honor to his memory most fittingly by observing a ten minutes’ silent period during the hour of his funeral. Many of the stores and places of business closed in response to the proclamation of President T. W. Mewborn of the Chamber of Commerce. It was not a superficial respect but the manifestation of real grief for the venerable and beloved preceptor of the community.
Dr. Lewis was known far and wide, for, as he often said, his boys were to be found in almost every State of the Union. Rev. C. W. Blanchard, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of which Dr. Lewis was long a member, conducted the simple service at the home, paying the highest tribute to the life of the man who had lived among and before his fellow men in a manner worthwhile. C. W. Howard, a pupil and former associate, led in prayer. The Masons assembled in a body and concluded the exercises at the grave in Maplewood Cemetery, with the impressive ritual of the order.
The floral designs were both numerous and beautiful, attesting in their silent way the love in which Dr. Lewis was held. A half dozen sweet little girls from the Primary School came bearing their tribute of flowers as a token from the school. One of the school buildings was a few years ago named for the beloved educator of the days of the past. The action of the school trustees was most fitting and appreciated by Dr. Lewis during the closing years of his long life.
The active pallbearers were members of the Masons while a large number of men from various walks and activities in the community acted as an escort of honorary pall bearers.
Dr. Lewis’s wife preceded him to the grave by two years, her death having occurred May 17, 1915.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) • [email protected]
Catherine Battle
Husband of:
1. Virginia A. Cull
2. Eleanor "Ella" Mildred Betts
Father of:
1. James Cull Lewis
2. Richard Henry Lewis
3. Katherine Battle Lewis
4. William Figures Lewis
5. Elisha Betts Lewis
6. Frank Cox Lewis
Obituary
Wednesday, May 16, 1917 in the Wilmington Morning Star
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DR. R. H. LEWIS DEAD.
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Veteran Physician and Prominent Man of Kinston Passes Away.
Kinston, N. C., May 15. - Dr. Richard Henry Lewis, one of Kinston’ best-known citizens, died at 1:30 this morning. His condition had been poor for several days. Dr. Lewis was about 85 years of age. He retained his vigor and exercises regularly until the present spring, when his years took toll of his strength. He was an adored character; probably no person in this section was better known or more liked.
Dr. Lewis was born in Edgecombe county, three miles east of Rocky Mount, the second son of Dr. John Wesley Lewis and Catherine Lewis (nee Battle). His family removed to Warrenton in 1837, and from there to Raleigh in 1839. The elder Dr. Lewis became one of the leading physicians of the State. Richard H. Lewis was given an excellent education, attending the famous military school of James M. Lovejoy until 1848, when he entered the University of North Carolina, graduating with the degree of A. B. in June, 1852. Among his classmates were Zebulon B. Vance, Gov. This M. Holt, and Maj. J. W. Wilson, who projected the Western North Carolina railroad through the Blue Ridge, and others who won fame.
After leaving Chapel Hill Dr. Lewis taught school for two years. Then he began the study of medicine, graduating in April 1856 from the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine for 14 years, excepting a time that he served in the Confederate army as captain of a company of the 15th North Carolina regiment. Ill health compelled him to resign his commission. His practice of medicine included seven years in Edgecombe county, N. C., and seven years in Halifax county, Va. He gave up the profession when he became principal of St. John’s College at Oxford. He was president of the State Teacher’s Assembly for two years. He continued to teach for 40 years. He was connected with several leading institutions of the State. He was chairman of the Lenoir county board of education for a time. Hundreds of former pupils of the venerable pedagogue are scattered through State and Nation.
The following children survive; Col. William Lewis, U. S. A.; E. B. Lewis, private secretary to Congressman Kitchin; Frank Lewis, and Mrs. Katherine L. Patrick, the last named three of this city.
Saturday May 19, 1917 in the Kinston Free Press
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REMAINS OF DR. RICHARD HENRY LEWIS TENDERLY LAID TO REST IN MAPLEWOOD
A large concourse of friends and admirers of Dr. Richard Henry Lewis from every walk of life, white and black, attended the obsequies over his remains Wednesday morning. The City Schools did honor to his memory most fittingly by observing a ten minutes’ silent period during the hour of his funeral. Many of the stores and places of business closed in response to the proclamation of President T. W. Mewborn of the Chamber of Commerce. It was not a superficial respect but the manifestation of real grief for the venerable and beloved preceptor of the community.
Dr. Lewis was known far and wide, for, as he often said, his boys were to be found in almost every State of the Union. Rev. C. W. Blanchard, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of which Dr. Lewis was long a member, conducted the simple service at the home, paying the highest tribute to the life of the man who had lived among and before his fellow men in a manner worthwhile. C. W. Howard, a pupil and former associate, led in prayer. The Masons assembled in a body and concluded the exercises at the grave in Maplewood Cemetery, with the impressive ritual of the order.
The floral designs were both numerous and beautiful, attesting in their silent way the love in which Dr. Lewis was held. A half dozen sweet little girls from the Primary School came bearing their tribute of flowers as a token from the school. One of the school buildings was a few years ago named for the beloved educator of the days of the past. The action of the school trustees was most fitting and appreciated by Dr. Lewis during the closing years of his long life.
The active pallbearers were members of the Masons while a large number of men from various walks and activities in the community acted as an escort of honorary pall bearers.
Dr. Lewis’s wife preceded him to the grave by two years, her death having occurred May 17, 1915.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) • [email protected]
Son of John W. Lewis and
Catherine Battle
Husband of:
1. Virginia A. Cull
2. Eleanor "Ella" Mildred Betts
Father of:
1. James Cull Lewis
2. Richard Henry Lewis
3. Katherine Battle Lewis
4. William Figures Lewis
5. Elisha Betts Lewis
6. Frank Cox Lewis
Obituary
Wednesday, May 16, 1917 in the Wilmington Morning Star
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DR. R. H. LEWIS DEAD.
—
Veteran Physician and Prominent Man of Kinston Passes Away.
Kinston, N. C., May 15. - Dr. Richard Henry Lewis, one of Kinston’ best-known citizens, died at 1:30 this morning. His condition had been poor for several days. Dr. Lewis was about 85 years of age. He retained his vigor and exercises regularly until the present spring, when his years took toll of his strength. He was an adored character; probably no person in this section was better known or more liked.
Dr. Lewis was born in Edgecombe county, three miles east of Rocky Mount, the second son of Dr. John Wesley Lewis and Catherine Lewis (nee Battle). His family removed to Warrenton in 1837, and from there to Raleigh in 1839. The elder Dr. Lewis became one of the leading physicians of the State. Richard H. Lewis was given an excellent education, attending the famous military school of James M. Lovejoy until 1848, when he entered the University of North Carolina, graduating with the degree of A. B. in June, 1852. Among his classmates were Zebulon B. Vance, Gov. This M. Holt, and Maj. J. W. Wilson, who projected the Western North Carolina railroad through the Blue Ridge, and others who won fame.
After leaving Chapel Hill Dr. Lewis taught school for two years. Then he began the study of medicine, graduating in April 1856 from the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine for 14 years, excepting a time that he served in the Confederate army as captain of a company of the 15th North Carolina regiment. Ill health compelled him to resign his commission. His practice of medicine included seven years in Edgecombe county, N. C., and seven years in Halifax county, Va. He gave up the profession when he became principal of St. John’s College at Oxford. He was president of the State Teacher’s Assembly for two years. He continued to teach for 40 years. He was connected with several leading institutions of the State. He was chairman of the Lenoir county board of education for a time. Hundreds of former pupils of the venerable pedagogue are scattered through State and Nation.
The following children survive; Col. William Lewis, U. S. A.; E. B. Lewis, private secretary to Congressman Kitchin; Frank Lewis, and Mrs. Katherine L. Patrick, the last named three of this city.
Saturday May 19, 1917 in the Kinston Free Press
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REMAINS OF DR. RICHARD HENRY LEWIS TENDERLY LAID TO REST IN MAPLEWOOD
A large concourse of friends and admirers of Dr. Richard Henry Lewis from every walk of life, white and black, attended the obsequies over his remains Wednesday morning. The City Schools did honor to his memory most fittingly by observing a ten minutes’ silent period during the hour of his funeral. Many of the stores and places of business closed in response to the proclamation of President T. W. Mewborn of the Chamber of Commerce. It was not a superficial respect but the manifestation of real grief for the venerable and beloved preceptor of the community.
Dr. Lewis was known far and wide, for, as he often said, his boys were to be found in almost every State of the Union. Rev. C. W. Blanchard, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of which Dr. Lewis was long a member, conducted the simple service at the home, paying the highest tribute to the life of the man who had lived among and before his fellow men in a manner worthwhile. C. W. Howard, a pupil and former associate, led in prayer. The Masons assembled in a body and concluded the exercises at the grave in Maplewood Cemetery, with the impressive ritual of the order.
The floral designs were both numerous and beautiful, attesting in their silent way the love in which Dr. Lewis was held. A half dozen sweet little girls from the Primary School came bearing their tribute of flowers as a token from the school. One of the school buildings was a few years ago named for the beloved educator of the days of the past. The action of the school trustees was most fitting and appreciated by Dr. Lewis during the closing years of his long life.
The active pallbearers were members of the Masons while a large number of men from various walks and activities in the community acted as an escort of honorary pall bearers.
Dr. Lewis’s wife preceded him to the grave by two years, her death having occurred May 17, 1915.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) • [email protected]
Catherine Battle
Husband of:
1. Virginia A. Cull
2. Eleanor "Ella" Mildred Betts
Father of:
1. James Cull Lewis
2. Richard Henry Lewis
3. Katherine Battle Lewis
4. William Figures Lewis
5. Elisha Betts Lewis
6. Frank Cox Lewis
Obituary
Wednesday, May 16, 1917 in the Wilmington Morning Star
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DR. R. H. LEWIS DEAD.
—
Veteran Physician and Prominent Man of Kinston Passes Away.
Kinston, N. C., May 15. - Dr. Richard Henry Lewis, one of Kinston’ best-known citizens, died at 1:30 this morning. His condition had been poor for several days. Dr. Lewis was about 85 years of age. He retained his vigor and exercises regularly until the present spring, when his years took toll of his strength. He was an adored character; probably no person in this section was better known or more liked.
Dr. Lewis was born in Edgecombe county, three miles east of Rocky Mount, the second son of Dr. John Wesley Lewis and Catherine Lewis (nee Battle). His family removed to Warrenton in 1837, and from there to Raleigh in 1839. The elder Dr. Lewis became one of the leading physicians of the State. Richard H. Lewis was given an excellent education, attending the famous military school of James M. Lovejoy until 1848, when he entered the University of North Carolina, graduating with the degree of A. B. in June, 1852. Among his classmates were Zebulon B. Vance, Gov. This M. Holt, and Maj. J. W. Wilson, who projected the Western North Carolina railroad through the Blue Ridge, and others who won fame.
After leaving Chapel Hill Dr. Lewis taught school for two years. Then he began the study of medicine, graduating in April 1856 from the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine for 14 years, excepting a time that he served in the Confederate army as captain of a company of the 15th North Carolina regiment. Ill health compelled him to resign his commission. His practice of medicine included seven years in Edgecombe county, N. C., and seven years in Halifax county, Va. He gave up the profession when he became principal of St. John’s College at Oxford. He was president of the State Teacher’s Assembly for two years. He continued to teach for 40 years. He was connected with several leading institutions of the State. He was chairman of the Lenoir county board of education for a time. Hundreds of former pupils of the venerable pedagogue are scattered through State and Nation.
The following children survive; Col. William Lewis, U. S. A.; E. B. Lewis, private secretary to Congressman Kitchin; Frank Lewis, and Mrs. Katherine L. Patrick, the last named three of this city.
Saturday May 19, 1917 in the Kinston Free Press
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REMAINS OF DR. RICHARD HENRY LEWIS TENDERLY LAID TO REST IN MAPLEWOOD
A large concourse of friends and admirers of Dr. Richard Henry Lewis from every walk of life, white and black, attended the obsequies over his remains Wednesday morning. The City Schools did honor to his memory most fittingly by observing a ten minutes’ silent period during the hour of his funeral. Many of the stores and places of business closed in response to the proclamation of President T. W. Mewborn of the Chamber of Commerce. It was not a superficial respect but the manifestation of real grief for the venerable and beloved preceptor of the community.
Dr. Lewis was known far and wide, for, as he often said, his boys were to be found in almost every State of the Union. Rev. C. W. Blanchard, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of which Dr. Lewis was long a member, conducted the simple service at the home, paying the highest tribute to the life of the man who had lived among and before his fellow men in a manner worthwhile. C. W. Howard, a pupil and former associate, led in prayer. The Masons assembled in a body and concluded the exercises at the grave in Maplewood Cemetery, with the impressive ritual of the order.
The floral designs were both numerous and beautiful, attesting in their silent way the love in which Dr. Lewis was held. A half dozen sweet little girls from the Primary School came bearing their tribute of flowers as a token from the school. One of the school buildings was a few years ago named for the beloved educator of the days of the past. The action of the school trustees was most fitting and appreciated by Dr. Lewis during the closing years of his long life.
The active pallbearers were members of the Masons while a large number of men from various walks and activities in the community acted as an escort of honorary pall bearers.
Dr. Lewis’s wife preceded him to the grave by two years, her death having occurred May 17, 1915.
Contributor: Clifford Mullis (47415464) • [email protected]
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