LEWES, John
- Born: 2 Mar 1637
- Died: 26 Mar 1676, at age 39
 General Notes:
Born on 2 Mar 1637 at Scituate, MA. John was baptized in Scituate, MA o n 11 Mar 1637 by Rev John Lothrop.
Married Margaret ?
Had one son born July, 1638
In the year 1676, the time of that bloody and destructive was with the Indians under King Philip, he was in the battle called "Pierces Fight" w hich took place in Rehoboth near Mount Hope, the residense of that celeb rated Sachem. Captain Michael Pirce commanded the brave band consisting of 63 English and Cape Cod Indians. They were decoyed by the wily foe in to an ambush, surrounded by 500 indians and after fighting heroically w ere nearly all slain in this battle save only 8 English and 10 Indian al lies, who escaped. John Lewis was slain in this battle which took place on the sabbath day, March 26, 1670 in his 39th year.
Source:
Samuel Deane, History of Scituate, Massachusetts, from Its First Settle ment to 1831
NOTE TO RESEARCHERS:
In rememberance of the Captain Michael Pierce fight Memorial services w ere held at Central Falls, Rhode Island, October 15, 1904 : dedication o f monument, September 21, 1907
For more information about this battle read 'Addresses and poem in comm emoration of the Captain Michael Pierce fight' written by Thomas W Bickn ell.
The publication can be found at Heritage Quest Online. Under "Search Bo oks" and enter the word "Casco".
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