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John V. Lewis

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John V. Lewis
Lewis in a 1913 newspaper
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1884–1886
Preceded byEdwin Norman Hartshorn
Succeeded bySilas A. Conrad
Personal details
BornGreenford, Ohio, U.S.
Died (aged 77)
Alliance, Ohio, U.S.
Resting placeAlliance Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materCincinnati Medical School
Occupation
  • Politician
  • physician
  • educator

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.

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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After his death, Lewis's library was donated to Union-Scio College as the Lewis Memorial and was placed in Chapman Hall.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Above is a picture..." The Mahoning Dispatch. January 24, 1913. p. 3. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ 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.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Correct". The Stark County Democrat. April 30, 1885. p. 5. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. p. 387. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  5. ^ "College Honors Buckeye Senator". The Salem News. June 13, 1913. p. 7. Retrieved September 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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