Jonathan LEWIS, b. 1830 in Rush Co IND, and his next door neighbor
Charles JUSTIS received a letter in 1846 from Claib JUSTIS. They were
living near Sulpher Springs in Henry Co IND. Claiborn wrote them from
Brighton, IA Territory, to encourage them to come west. Claib addresses
the letter to Jonathan 'My Dear Uncle'. I would like to hear from
anyone who may know how Jonathan LEWIS is uncle to Claib JUSTIS. Also I
will be happy to share the letter with anyone who is interested.
Claib sends his regards to A and John LEWIS, both sons of Jonathan, as
well as James LUSTER & wife. James LUSTER was married to Esther LEWIS,
daughter of Jonathan.
Jonathan LEWIS brought his family to IA by 1849, settling first in Polk
Co and later in Guthrie County. His sons Abraham settled near Claiborn
JUSTIS in Brighton Washington Co IA (census 1850) before moving on to
Polk Co.
Looking for help with the LEWIS/JUSTIS connection.
Christie Lewis Hansen
cjlh127(a)yahoo.com
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