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The Lewis Family History   We owe thanks to Susie Lewis, who is the lady that started our family. Susie was a slave in the 1800's born in North Carolina. Orginally owned by the Batton family, later sold to a family with the last name of Lewis, which is how she acquired the surname Lewis. The date and year of her birth are unknown.   It is understood that Susie had only one son, named Wesley Wade which was her eldest, also a slave born in North Carolina. She birth six girls, while being a slave for the Lewis family. Fannie, Liza, Judy Ann, Hannah, Martha, and  Mariah.  In total Susie had seventeen children.   The tracing of our family tree was originated by LaBaron Bailey with extensive research Ms. Porsche Toples gather the information putting it together on paper, and for your time and effort we thank you.