Charles Lilburn Lewis

Charles Lilburn Lewis (1747 – 1831 or 1837), They were close throughout their lives and three generations of Jefferson and Lewis family members intermarried.

Marriage and children On September 12, 1769, Lewis married his first cousin, Lucy Jefferson, President Jefferson's sister.

The couple had eight or nine children, including son Charles: Lewis became a lieutenant and by August 1782 he had achieved the rank of colonel. Monteagle then became the family residence. His two youngest sons failed financially, too. Son Charles had sold the land given to him by his father, and spent the money. In 1806, though, Thomas Jefferson gave Charles a commission of lieutenant in the Army. In his letter of thanks to Jefferson, he said "however thoughtless I may have been heretofore, it shall be my constant study so long as I continue in the U.S. service, to do that which will be most to my interest, and the interest of those by whom I have been promoted".

Isham had also received land, a portion of the Buck Island plantation, and lost it. There were 21 Lewis family members and 24 slaves for a total of 45 people who moved to Kentucky. The 21 Lewis family members included 12 children, three unmarried daughters of Charles and Lucy, and six adults. When they arrived, life was difficult due to the fear of attack by Native Americans, shortage of coins for purchases, and a severe depression. Family members suffered from recurring malaria and other health problems. Lewis and his sons Lilburne and Randolph became "land poor. They struggled financially and were the subject of lawsuits. Like his brother, Isham developed a drinking problem. Lilburne warned his slaves that this is the treatment that they would receive for disobeying him or telling anyone about their murdering George. One of the enslaved man was forced to dismember George and put his remains in the fire.

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