Fielding Lewis
Fielding Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Burgesses from Spotsylvania County | |
| In office 1760–1768 Serving with Zachariah Lewis, Benjamin Grymes, William Johnson | |
| Preceded by | William Waller |
| Succeeded by | Peter Marye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1725 |
| Died | December 7, 1781 (aged 56) |
| Spouses | |
| Relations | George Washington (Second Cousin and brother-in-law) |
| Children | 14 |
| Parent(s) | John Lewis Frances Fielding Lewis |
| Occupation | Merchant, soldier |
Fielding Lewis (July 7, 1725 – December 7, 1781) was an American merchant, member of the House of Burgesses and a Colonel during the American Revolutionary War. He lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia and also owned a plantation in Spotsylvania County, which later became known as Kenmore. His brother-in-law was George Washington, who was also his 2nd cousin, he was also 2nd cousins with Betty Washington.