The EMMERSON'S of Portsmouth Virginia, also fought as CONFEDERATE'S of Virginia, at least one was in the same unit as her, Mary's husband's John.

So much information regarding this family can be found in the reprint paperback version of her husband's only book, which was about the civil war, called

"RECOLLECTIONS FROM 1860 TO 1865" by John H. LEWIS, published in Washington DC, by PEAKE AND CO, about 1895, originally.

Parents Thomas Emmerson 1815 – 1862 Susan A 1817 – 1855 Show Siblings Add Sibling Spouse & Children John H. Lewis 1835 – 1917

Add a child Add a life event Timeline 1839 4 Apr Birth BirthPortsmouth, , Virginia, USA 2 historical records

1850 Age: 11 ResidencePortsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia 2 historical records

1850 Age: 11 ResidencePortsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia 1850 Age: 11 ResidencePortsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia 1 historical record

1850 United States Federal Census

1854 18 Jul Age: 15 Marriage to John H. LewisCamden, NC, USA

Description: Marriage took place in a small courthouse

1880 Age: 41 ResidenceWashington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States 1 historical record

1880 United States Federal Census

1910 Age: 71 ResidencePrecinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia 2 historical records

1911 4 Oct Age: 72 DeathWashington, Washington, District of Columbia

Mary Francis EMMERSON b. Portsmouth, VA- only wife of John H. LEWIS.