Fielding Lewis | |
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Member of the House of Burgesses from Spotsylvania County | |
Assumed office 1760 | |
Preceded by | William Waller |
Succeeded by | Peter Marye |
Personal details | |
Born | Warner Hall, Gloucester County, Colony of Virginia | July 7, 1725
Died | December 7, 1781 Fredericksburg, Virginia | (aged 56)
Spouses | |
Relations | George Washington (Second Cousin and brother-in-law) |
Children | 14 |
Parent(s) | John Lewis Frances Fielding Lewis |
Occupation | Merchant, soldier |
Fielding Lewis (July 7, 1725 – December 7, 1781) was an American merchant, member of the House of Burgesses and a Colonel during the American Revolutionary War. He lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia and also owned a plantation in Spotsylvania County, which later became known as Kenmore. His brother-in-law was George Washington, who was also his 2nd cousin, he was also 2nd cousins with Betty Washington.