John V. Lewis (died January 16, 1913) was an American politician and physician from Ohio. He served in the Ohio Senate from 1884 to 1886.
John V. Lewis | |
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_(cropped).png) Lewis in a 1913 newspaper | |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1884–1886 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Norman Hartshorn |
| Succeeded by | Silas A. Conrad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Greenford, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 77) Alliance, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Alliance Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Cincinnati Medical School |
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Early life edit
John V. Lewis was born in Greenford, Ohio.[1] He received his education at schools in Canfield and Salem.[2] He then became a teacher in Mahoning County. He studied medicine under Dr. Andrew Weikart. He then completed a medical course at Cincinnati Medical School.[2]
Career edit
After completing the course, Lewis moved back to Greenford. He then partnered with Dr. Weikart. In 1871, he moved to Alliance and worked there as a physician and surgeon. He retired from his medical practice around 1903.[2]
Lewis was a Democrat.[3] He served in the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district from 1884 to 1886.[2][4]
Personal life edit
Lewis was married.[2]
Lewis died on January 16, 1913, aged 77, at his home in Alliance. He was buried at Alliance Cemetery.[2]
Legacy edit
After his death, Lewis's library was donated to Union-Scio College as the Lewis Memorial and was placed in Chapman Hall.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Above is a picture..." The Mahoning Dispatch. January 24, 1913. p. 3. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f "Dr. John V. Lewis..." The Mahoning Dispatch. January 24, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Correct". The Stark County Democrat. April 30, 1885. p. 5. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. p. 387. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "College Honors Buckeye Senator". The Salem News. June 13, 1913. p. 7. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
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