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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.
Fielding Lewis, born on July 7, 1725, was a colonel in the American Revolution and the brother-in-law and second cousin of George Washington through their common great-grandfather, Augustine Warner II.
22. Dez. 2021 · Fielding Lewis was a prominent figure in colonial Virginia, serving as a justice of the peace, a member of the House of Burgesses, and a founder of the Fredericksburg Gun Manufactory. He was also the husband of George Washington's sister and cousin, and built Kenmore, a historic mansion in Fredericksburg.
Colonel Fielding Lewis of Kenmore. Fielding Lewis risked his life and livelihood as a merchant and trader when he joined the fight for American Independence. Elected to the House of Burgesses, he helped lead the boycotts against British imported goods.
The Fielding Lewis Chapter, NSDAR is one of the largest chapters in the state of Georgia. Our chapter works tirelessly to uphold the mission of NSDAR, with over 28 committees with opportunities for all members to serve. Chapter meetings are held once a month, from September to May, on Wednesdays.
14. Nov. 2016 · Learn about Fielding Lewis, a wealthy Virginia industrialist who led the Fredericksburg Gun Manufacturing Plant and the Virginia Navy during the Revolutionary War. Discover his role in defending the new nation, his personal sacrifices, and his legacy at Historic Kenmore.
15. Dez. 2016 · John Lewis (c. 1775) by Charles Willson Peale. In 1775, Fielding Lewis commissioned five portraits by American artist Charles Willson Peale, for his newly completed home at Kenmore. Only two have been located and they are of Fielding’s two eldest sons.
