Elizabeth "Isabella" Yard

Elizabeth (Miller) Yard (1640 - abt. 1703)

There are many genealogies and family histories[1] that claim John Lewis Jr. (1635 - 1689) married Isabella Warner daughter (sometimes probably daughter) of Augustine Warner Sr. and sister of Augustine Warner Jr. These genealogies have since been proven incorrect.[2]. John married instead Isabella Miller.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Lewis-239

Elizabeth "Isabella" Miller, daughter of James Miller, was born August 24, 1640 in New Kent County in the Virginia Colony, Colonial America, and died on February 09, 1704 (63) Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County in the Province of Virginia. She was buried in the Lewis Family Cemetery, Poropotank Creek, King and Queen County, Virginia, United States

Family

Major John Lewis, baptized 15 December 1633 at St. Teilo's, died c 1681. Heir to Port Holy from kinsman William Lewis. Vestryman St. Peter's Parish, New Kent. No tombstone.

He married Isabella, daughter of James Miller (settled York Co. by 1648), born 24 August 1640, died 9 February 1703, buried Poropotanke Creek.

She married 2nd Robert Yard, later of Petworth Parish in Gloucester Co., at St. Mary's Church, Newington, Surrey, England on 16 October 1682.

Their children were

• Captain Edward Lewis, born 5 September 1667, died 1713, married Susanna
• John Lewis, born 1669, married Elizabeth Warner

Citations

“Lewis Family of Warner Hall.” The William and Mary Quarterly, vol. 9, no. 4, 1901, pp. 259–265. JSTOR, JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/1920052

Warning

From http://lewis-genealogy.org/genealogy/Lewis/Henrico.htm

There are few records for some of the people we are researching. And, it is natural that we would attempt to connect the disparate Lewis families. Previously, many Lewis records have been attached to the predominant Lewis Family of Warner Hall. Of note, the only proven children of Maj. John Lewis of Chemokins are Edward and Councilor John Lewis of Warner Hall.

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From http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/LEWIS/2000-06/0959906856

Isabella's tombstone was found in 1948 on Poropotank Creek in Gloucester Co., VA:
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• / Here Lyeth Interred the Body of /
• / Mrs Isabella Yard born the 24th of /
• / August 1640 and Departed This Life /
• / ye 9th Day of February 1703/04 aged 6[3] /
• / years 5 months and 16 days /

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The proof of Isabella being a Miller can be found in the two will abstracts below (these abstracts were made from the original records in York Co.):

The Will of James Miller Made: 29 Mar 1678. Proved: 14 Apr 1678. York Co., VA.

• To my brother[-in-law] Maj. James Lewis...
• To my sister Isabella, wife of the above mentioned James Lewis...
• To my nephews Edward and John Lewis...

The Will of James Miller Made: 6 May 1656. Proved: 24 Jan 1656/57 York Co., VA.

• To my daughter Elizabeth...
• To my wife Mary...
• To my sons James, Edward, and Augustine...

From this we can see that Isabella was the sister of James Miller (d. 1678) and the daughter of another James Miller (d. 1657). I suspect that the whole Warner theory was aroused by the fact that she had a brother, Augustine Miller.

Curator's Note: Conflicting versions of who her father was--either Warner or Miller. Documentation is needed. (Found in Tyler's Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Volumes 1-2, p. 285, will of James Miller (d. 1678) - names sister "Mrs. Isabella Lewis, wife to Major John Lewis".)

[Part of the problem is that she was christened "Elizabeth", but for some reason everyone called her "Isabella".] Note: Elizabeth "Isabella" Miller was the YOUNGER of two sisters.

[Another part of the problem is that John Lewis of "Chemokins" married Elizabeth/Isabella MILLER, and his son, "Councillor" John Lewis, married Elizabeth WARNER. Careless genealogists hashed them up.]

http://lewis187.home.mchsi.com/Lewis/Councilor-98.htm#a

Maj. John Lewis b. 12/15/1633 Liantilio, Pertholey, Monmouthshire, Wales

Edward Lewis. born 1636 Monmouthshire, Wales. Immigrated 1653 w/ family to York County, Virginia. Land Patent Book No. 3 p. 4: Mr. John Lewis, 250 acres at the head of a branch belonging to Poropotanke Creek, called Lewis Creek. But formerly Totopotomoys Creek in Glouchester County, 1 July 1653. Transported 5 persons: John Lewis, Lidia Lewis, William Lewis, Edward Lewis, John Lewis Jr.

In 1654 New Kent County was split from York County.

Married 8/21/1657 in New Kent County, Virginia to Mary Morgan b. c. 1638 in Wales.

c. 1660 New Kent/Rappahannock County, Virginia Land Patents: Edward Lewis patented lands on the Rappahannock and King and Queen.

21 August 1691 Rappahannock County, Virginia Land Grants:

• Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 96-98: 8/21/1691 Lewis, Thomas, Lewis, Edward and Morgan, William 321 acres begg. &c on a pocoson swamp that issueth out of the westward branch of Totoskey.
• Northern Neck Grants No. 1, 1690-1692, p. 98-100: 8/21/1691 Lewis, Thomas, Lewis, Edward and Morgan, William 360 acres part in the County of Rappahannock and part supposed to be in Northumberland County. Beg.g in Rappa. County &c. being a corner of Thomas Freshwater's land, run.g &c. in the line of Zacheriah Nicholls.
• 1692 Richmond and Essex Counties split from Rappahannock. Rappahannock County became extinct.
• 8/12/1692 Richmond Co VA Record: Justice of the Peace Edward Lewis.
• Died before 6/1/1698 Richmond County, Virginia.

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Hi! I don't have a copy of the "old family history", have just seen it quoted.This is what I have on John & William.

John Lewis was the immigrant.He and his wife, probably Elizabeth MNU, arrived Virginia by 1673. It is believed they came from Wales.He is found on the 1679 Tythables for Turkey Creek,Henrico County, Va. with 3 tythables.His will was filed in Henrico County in 1689.His wife had already remarried at the time of probate.No further trace of his wife is found after the settlement of his estate. NOTE:I think it is possible she was a second wife, based on the fact William was made admin. of his father's estate and guardian for is sister, Sarah.

Henrico County Land Grants, Nov 7, 1673:400 acres to John Rogers & John Lewis, North side James River adj. William Humphries.For the transportation of 8 persons.

Henrico County Will Book: 1678 Inventory of Huch Mackmyill done by Wm. Humphrey & John Lewis

Henrico County Order Book 1678-1693:Pg. 266, Probate of the will of John Lewis granted to William Lewis on the oath of Anne Tye & John Mackmioll, the witnesses.Appraisers: Capt. Wm Randolph, Capt Thomas Cocke & Joseph Pleasants.Recorded 2 April 1688

Henrico County Order Book 1678-1693, Pg. 281: Samuel Trottman, who married the widow of John Lewis, declares against the executor, William Lewis that he has no divided all the land or personal property of the estate.Aug 1, 1688.

Henrico County Will Book: December 02, 1689 Accounts of the Estate of John Lewis, dec'd, To be divided three ways, and have been given to the relict, now Mrs. Samuel Trottman, one third, to William Lewis (son and executor), one third,and toSarah, daughter of the deceased, one third is to be held in possession of her guardian, William Lewis.Signed: Thomas Cocke & William Randolph.

Pg. 144-Accounts of estate of John Lewis for 1689 recorded by William Lewis, Admr.Recorded Aug. 1, 1690

Henrico County, VA Order Book: 1688 to 1689---Nicholas Perkins as security along with Robert Woodson for the tuition of Sarah, one of the orphans of John Lewis..

Henrico County Will Book: To Edward Moseby for making the coffin of John Lewis, dec'd (1689) pd. 100 lbs. tobacco.recv'd 1690.Paid by William Lewis, admin.

Henrico County Records:01 Dec 1689 I, Robert Woodson acknowledge to my brother-in-law, William Lewis, my full share due my wife Sarah, one of the Orphans of John Lewis.

William Lewis was born abt 1660 in Henrico Co., Va. or possibly Wales.He married Elizabeth Woodson c1680-90 in Henrico County, Va.He is found in the Henrico County records settling the estate of his father,as well as purchasing land during this time.While no record is found of his marriage, it is proven by a settlement of land on William's sons, Joseph and William, by Robert Woodson, Jr. In this settlement the boys are listed as Robert's grandsons.William also appears as a witness at one of the first Quaker weddings in Henrico County.His will can be found in the Henrico County records.It was an oral will witnessed by his brother-in-law, George Payne. George was married to Mary Woodson.George and Mary (Woodson) Payne were the great-grandparents of First Lady Dolly Payne Madison.

LOWER VIRGINIA MEETING OF SOCIETY OF FRIENDS--May 14, 1680: William Lewis witness to marriage off Hugh Brassie and Sarah Champ.

Henrico County Land Grant---1687: Robert Woodson, Sr.;John Woodson, Jr.;William Lewis and Thomas Charles.470 acres.

HENRICO COUNTY, VA ORDER BOOK--1678-1693 Page 266--Probate of the Will of John Lewis granted to William Lewis on oath of Anne Tye & John Mackmioll the witnesses.Appr--Capt. Wm Randolph, Capt. Thomas Cocke & Joseph Pleasant.Recorded2 Apr 1688 Page 281--Samuel Trottman, who married the widow of John Lewis, declares against the executor, Wm Lewis, that he has not divided all the land or personal property of the estate.Aug. 1, 1688

Family links:

Spouse:

 John Lewis (1635 - 1689)

Children:

 Sarah Lewis Woodson (1663 - 1710)*

 John Lewis (1669 - 1725)*

*Calculated relationship

Note: see information on interments at this cemetary at: https://www.jstor.org/stable/4246056?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

Burial: Lewis Family Cemetery. Poropotank Creek King and Queen County Virginia, USA

Maintained by: archtype Originally Created by: P Fazzini Record added: Sep 27, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 77192465

• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Sep 24 2018, 4:40:43 UTC

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Not the daughter of Colonel Augustine Warner

James Miller 1610/20 – 1657 was the father of Isabella Miller 1640 – 1704 who married in 1666 to Major John II Lewis 1633 – 1689 who were the parents of Col. John III "The Councilor" Lewis who married Elizabeth Warner.

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SAVE TOSUGGEST EDITS Isabella <I>Miller</I> Lewis Yard Photo added by Grace S. Green Isabella Miller Lewis Yard BIRTH 24 Aug 1640 New Kent County, Virginia, USA DEATH 9 Feb 1704 Gloucester County, Virginia, USA BURIAL Lewis Family Cemetery. Poropotan

SAVE TOSUGGEST EDITS Isabella <I>Miller</I> Lewis Yard Photo added by Grace S. Green

Isabella Miller Lewis Yard BIRTH 24 Aug 1640 New Kent County, Virginia, USA DEATH 9 Feb 1704 Gloucester County, Virginia, USA BURIAL Lewis Family Cemetery. Poropotank Creek King and Queen County, Virginia, USA MEMORIAL ID 77192465 MEMORIAL PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 49 daugther of James Miller

Family Members

Spouse Photo John Lewis 1635–1689

Children Edward Lewis* 1667–1713

Photo John Lewis* 1669–1725

Sarah Virginia Lewis Shackleford* 1678–1722

• Calculated Relationship Gravesite Details see information on interments at this cemetary at: https://www.jstor.org/stable/4246056?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents See more Lewis Yard memorials in:

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Isabella Miller Lewis Yard BIRTH 24 Aug 1640 New Kent County, Virginia, USA DEATH 9 Feb 1704 Gloucester County, Virginia, USA BURIAL Lewis Family Cemetery. Poropotank Creek King and Queen County, Virginia, USA MEMORIAL ID 77192465 MEMORIAL PHOTOS 1 FLOW

Isabella Miller Lewis Yard BIRTH 24 Aug 1640 New Kent County, Virginia, USA DEATH 9 Feb 1704 Gloucester County, Virginia, USA BURIAL Lewis Family Cemetery. Poropotank Creek King and Queen County, Virginia, USA MEMORIAL ID 77192465 MEMORIAL PHOTOS 1 FLOWERS 49 daugther of James Miller

Family Members

Spouse Photo John Lewis 1635–1689

Children Edward Lewis* 1667–1713

Photo John Lewis* 1669–1725

Sarah Virginia Lewis Shackleford* 1678–1722

• Calculated Relationship Gravesite Details see information on interments at this cemetary at: https://www.jstor.org/stable/4246056?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents See more Lewis Yard memorials in:

Lewis Family Cemetery. Poropotank Creek King and Queen County Virginia USA Find A Grave Add Photos Request PhotoPhoto requests are not allowed for this memorial. Flowers • 49

Flowers ~FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS~

Left by Christy and Chad Craft on 2 Oct 2017

Flowers Left by Sgt Daxter on 9 Sep 2017

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Left by Vanora on 23 Aug 2017

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Life Sketch

Major John2 Lewis (John1); b. 1635; m. I Major John2 Lewis (John1); b. 1635; m. Isabella Miller, daughter of James Miller Sr. and Mary , 1666.

Children of Major John2 Lewis and Isabella Miller were as follows:

i. Mary3 Lewis; b. circa 1666. ii. Edward Lewis; b. Sep 5, 1667. iii. Elizabeth Lewis; b. circa 1668. iv. John "Councillor" Lewis The Younger, b. Nov 30, 1669 in Gloucester County, VA; m. Elizabeth Warner. v. William Lewis; b. circa 1670. vi. Nicholas Lewis; b. circa 1671. vii. David Lewis; b. circa 1672. viii. Zachary Lewis; m. Mary Walker; b. circa 1673. ix. Thomas Lewis; b. circa 1674. x. James Lewis; b. circa 1675. xi. Mildred Lewis; b. circa 1676. xii. Sarah Lewis; b. circa 1678. xiii. Gawin Lewis; b. circa 1680. xiv. Patience Lewis; b. circa 1682. xv. Owen Lewis; b. circa 1684
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John Lewis of New Kent County & Eliz" O. Brissell of this prsh 24th October 1681. In 1680 John Lewis was Captain of Horse in the Militia of New Kent and of one of the Justices. They were the parents of eight children namely, John, Griffin, William, Thomas, Daniel, Eusebius, Abraham and Mary. John Lewis 1594-1657 married Lydia and after his mother married Harry Mostyn he migrated to Virginia from Denbighshire, England. In his application he names his wife Lydia, and his three children namely, William, Edward and John Lewis Jr. Captain John Lewis was the son of John Lewis born in 1637 Sunderland Creek, Virginia and Sarah Nichols. He was the son of Colonel Richard Lewis born 1609 in Wales and died in 1698 in Sunderland, Virginia and Frances. Colonel Richard Lewis was the son of James and Ann Lewis

Thomas the Sone of Jn" & Eliz" Lewis was bajHizcd the 26th of July 1691. Eusebias the Sone of Jn° & Eliz" Lewis borne 22th Jan' bap" 4th of March 1694- Mary Daughter of J°° and Elizabeth Lewis baptized 3d January 1710. Elizabeth daughter of John & Elizabeth Lewis. baptized the 7 day of March 1713. Susanna d/of John & Elizabeth Lewis born Ap. 23. baptized May 26. 1717. John Son of John & Elizabeth Lewis boi'n April y 11. baptized May y'^ 3. 1719. Thomas Son of John & Elizabeth Lewis born Jan" y^ 3. baptized Jan'-' y« 29 1720. Margrett daughter of John & Elizabeth Lewis born Jan'y 25 baptized Feb 17 1722. Richard Son of John & Elizabeth Lewis born Novem 10. baptized Dec 6. 1724. Mary daughter of John & Elizabeth Lewis born Novem l0 baptized Dec 1728.

Mary Daughter of John & Eliz' Lewis was born Janry 6th & Bapt 2ist 1754* John son of John & Eliz" Lewis born Feby 17th Baptized March 30th 1755. Ann Daughter of John & Eliz" Lewis born Aug' 3d Bapt" 28 Do. 1748 William Son of John & Elizabeth Lewis born July 31st & Bapf* Sept' 2nd 1750

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INTERNET: Cristina Mahon (chm@cristina.c

INTERNET: Cristina Mahon (chm@cristina.cnd.hp.com) Dated 9/26/95 Isabella Miller b. 24 Aug 1640 d. 9 Feb 1703/04, buried Poropotanke Cr, VA m. John Lewis children: Edward, John, William, Nicholas, David, Elizabeth, Sarah, Gawin, Patience and Owen. Isabella is the daughter of James Miller and Mary. James will was dated Jan 24, 1657. James' children were: James, Edward, Augustine, Mary, Elizabeth and Isabella.

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!BIRTH-DEATH-MARRIAGE: Old New Kent Coun

!BIRTH-DEATH-MARRIAGE: Old New Kent County, Vol. I, by Malcolm Hart Harris, p. 267; Lewis of Warner Hall by Merrow E. Sorley, p. 28; The Meriwethers and Their Connections by Nelson Heath Meriwether, p. 464;

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Buried in grave along with John Jr. & Jo

Buried in grave along with John Jr. & John Sr. on land granted to Immigrant Ancestor in 1653. B&D dates from Lewis Patriarche of Early Virginia & Maryland by Robert JCK Lewis.

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Information on Isabella Miller Name and some dates from Max Sudweeks, June 1994. Information from Malin Lewis, August 1997.

After her husbands death, Isabella married a Mr. Robert Yard, but at her death she was buried in the