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Lewis, Francis Caroline
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| LAST NAME: Lewis
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FIRST NAME: Francis
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MIDDLE NAME: Caroline
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NICKNAME:
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| MAIDEN NAME: Leasey
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AKA 1: Marks
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| GENDER: F
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| BORN: 16 Jan 1847
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DIED: 5 Feb 1922
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BURIED: 7 Feb 1922 ~ Smith Cemetery
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| BIRTH PLACE: Ohio
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| DEATH PLACE: Marion Co, Oregon
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NOTES:
1860 IA CENSUS - F.C. Leasey (female, 13y, b Ohio) enumerated with H.W. (male, 43y, b Bavaria, occupation farmer), E. (female, 36y, b England), Wm H. (male, 9y, b Ohio), J.T. (male, 7y, b Iowa), C.C. (male, 5y, b Iowa), J.J. (male, 2y, b Iowa) & J.E. (male, 11m, b Iowa)
1st MARRIAGE - William Marks & Francis Caroline Leasey md 8 Jan 1862, Wasco Co, Oregon
1870 OR CENSUS - Francis C. Marks (21y, b Ohio) enumerated with William (24y, b Indiana, occupation blacksmith), Israel (8y, b Oregon), C.C. (male, 7y, b Oregon), Ruth A. (2y, b Oregon) & Emma J. (7m, b Nov 1869, Oregon)
1880 OR CENSUS - Frances Marks, age 40, b. Ohio, is enumerated with husband William, age 60, occupation laborer, b. Ohio, and children Israel, age 16, b. Oregon, Christopher, age 14, b. Oregon, Elizabeth, age 8, b. Oregon, Clarence S., age 4, b. Oregon, and William, age 3 months (b. April) in Oregon.
1900 OR CENSUS - Fannie C. Marks (b Jan 1846, Iowa, mother of 12 children, 9 living at time of census) enumerated with husband of 37 years William (b Apr 1834, Ohio, occupation farmer) and 6 children, Israel (b Sept 1865, Oregon), Emma (b Jan 1873, Oregon, married 4y, mother of 3 childrne, 2 living at time of census), William E. (b Feb 1881, Oregon), Thomas (b Mar 1883, Oregon), Laura (b June 1884, Oregon) & Albert (b Aug 1888, Oregon)
2nd MARRIAGE - Willard P. Lewis & Francis C. Marks md 29 Mar 1916, Polk Co, Oregon
1920 OR CENSUS - Frances Lewis (73y, b Ohio) enumerated with husband Wm P. (63y, b Ohio) and 2 step-sons [of W.P.] Tom J. Marks (37y, b Oregon, widowed) & Albert O. (32y, b Oregon, single)
NOTE -2nd husand Willard P. Lewis died 3 June 1937 at Willamina, Polk Co, Oregon, and was buried in Willamina Cemetery (OSBH DC 1937 Polk Co #75)
DISCREPENCY - Some uncertainty on her birthplace; 1860, 1870, 1880 & 1920 census say Ohio, 1900 census and dc say Iowa, and obits say Indiana
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DEATH CERTIFICATE:
OSBH DC (1922 Marion co) #95 Francis Caroline Lewis, female, housewife, married, spouse W.P. Lewis; b 16 Jan 1847, Iowa; father Henry Leasy (b Germany); mother Emily Moorehouse (b England); d 5 Feb 1932, Rt 3, 3 ½ mi S of Salem, age 75y 11d; lived in town 4y; bur Louisville, Ore [Smith cem]; informant W.P. Lewis, Rt 3, Salem, Ore
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OBITUARY:
Mrs Francis Marks Lewis was born in Indiana January 16, 1847, and died at her home near Salem, Feb. 5, 1922, at the age of 75 years, 20 days. With her parents she crossed the plains when but a child and settled in Grand Ronde valley. At the age of 14 years she was married to William Marks, who passed away in 1905. To this union were born 12 children, eight of whom are still living. They are C.C. of Elkins community, C.S. of Canby, W.E. of Dallas, T.J. and Albert who reside at home, Mrs Lizzie Osborne of Cooper Hollow, Mrs Emma Osborne of Independence, and Mrs Nora Wilson of Livesley station. Nineteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive and 2 brothers. March 29, 1916, she was married to Willard Lewis who still survives and to whom great respect should be given for the way in which he so tenderly cared for Mrs Lewis during her final illness. The funeral was held at the home of her son, C.C. Marks, in charge of Director A.L. Keeney. By special request E.A. Tedrow sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” Interment was made in the Smith cemetery near Lewisville.
Independence Enterprise, Friday, February 10, 1922, 4:1
Mrs Francis Marks Lewis was born in Indiana January 16, 1847, and died at her home near Salem, Feb. 5, 1922, at the age of 75 years, 20 days. With her parents she crossed the plains when but a child and settled in Grand Ronde valley. At the age of 14 years she was married to William Marks, who passed away in 1905. To this union were born 12 children, eight of whom are living. They are C.C. of Elkins, C.S. of Canby, W.E. of Dallas, T.J. and Albert who reside at home, Mrs Lizzie Osborne of Cooper Hollow, Mrs Emma Osborne of Independence, and Mrs Nora Wilson of Livesley Station. Two brothers, James Leasy of Baker county and John of Astoria, who were with her when death came, also survive. There are also nineteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She married March 29, 1916 to Willard Lewis of Independence, who is left to mourn. The funeral in charge of Director A.L. Keeney, was held at the home of her son C.C. Marks, February 7. By special request Mr E.A. Tedrow sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” Interment was made in the Smith cemetery near Lewisville.
Monmouth Herald, Friday, February 10, 1922, 1:4
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INSCRIPTION:
F.C. Lewis
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SOURCES:
OSBH DC (1922 Marion co) #95
1860 IA CENSUS (Clarke Co, Green Bay, FA#773)
Western States Marriage Index
1870 OR CENSUS (Columbia Co, Rainier, FA#151)
1880 OR CENSUS (Polk Co., Douglas, ED103, page 16D)
1900 OR CENSUS (Yamhill Co, N. Sheridan, ED 168, sheet 5B)
Oregon Marriage Index
1920 OR CENSUS (Marion Co, Croisan, ED 323, sheet 4B)
Independence Enterprise, Friday, February 10, 1922, 4:1
Monmouth Herald, Friday, February 10, 1922, 1:4
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