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WILLIAM P. LEWIS, was born March 8, 1840, in Robertson County, Tenn., and in 1851 removed to Weakley County, where he grew to manhood. In 1861 he entered the army, where he remained until 1864. He then came to Hickman County, Ky., where he has since resided. His father, Williamson Lewis, a native of Brunswick County, Va., was born in 1789, and died in 1873. He was the son of Harbert Lewis, of Virginia, who died at the age of one hundred and twelve years. Subject’s mother, Sarah P., daughter of Mathew Freeman, of Virginia, is now living at the age of seventy-eight years. Williamson was twice married, and his children are, by first wife, Lillian, Peggy (Collins), Lemie (Slaten), Lear (Harris), Harbert, George B. and John W.; by his second wife, Nicholas L., James M., subject, Mary J. (Seals), Elizabeth and Joseph B. William P. Lewis was married November 22, 1866. to Miss Mollie E., daughter of John and Ann E. (Grant) Salmon, of Fulton County, and to them have been born George L., Mary L., William P., Oscar M. and Blanche (deceased). Mr. Lewis is a successful farmer, having 156 acres of valuable land. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and in politics a Democrat.