LEWIS, R.J. and SLEDGE, Eliza C. (m. 1879)

Also married on Jan 8th, 1879, at the residence of the bride’s father by the same (by Rev. C.M. COOK), at Weldon, Mr. R.J. LEWIS of Halifax, and Miss Eliza C. SLEDGE.

Source: Roanoke News, 11 January 1879

LEWIS, R. J. (Mrs.) (d. 1878)

We learn with regret of the death of Mrs. LEWIS, wife of R.J. LEWIS, Eq. Register of Deeds for Halifax county.  Mrs. LEWIS died of consumption on Sunday night last. She leaves several small children to mourn her loss.

Source: Roanoke News, 20 Mar 1878