Lewis registered for the WWI draft, and his appearance is described as medium height and build, blue eyes, dk. brown hair. His employment at that time was with Dodge Bros. Motor Car Company as an auto trimmer.
Lewis Way was born 9 Jan 1873 in Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan, son of Hiram Way and Mariah Tripp. He married 3 Sep 1896 to Belle Champlin. She was born Feb 1874 in Michigan, daughter of Henry Champlin and Belle Myers. They had 2 children.
On 3 June 1880, Lewis, ae 8, lived on the family farm with his parents at Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan. He had 4 brothers, aged 17 to 1 month.
On 3 September 1896, Lewis, ae 23, married in Jackson, Michigan to Belle Champlin, ae 22.
In 1900, Lewis, ae 27, and Belle, ae 26, owned their home, free of mortgage, at 307 Colombus in Jackson. Lewis was employed as a carriage trimmer.
In 1910, Lewis and Belle resided at 307 Colombus N. in Jackson. Lewis was employed at a carriage factory as a trimmer.
By 1918, Lewis and Belle resided at 361 Greenwood in Detroit, Michigan. His employment at that time was with Dodge Bros. Motor Car Company as an auto trimmer.
In 1920, Lewis and Belle resided at 361 Greenwood in Detroit. They owned their home free of mortgage. Lewis was employed as a trimmer at an auto factory.
By 1930, Lewis was widowed and remarried to May, last name unknown. They resided at 4638 Galister Street, Detroit. The monthly rent was $20. Lewis, ae 62, was employed as a trimmer at an auto factory.
For my geneablog on the family history of Belle Champlin, go to www.champlinancestor.blogspot.com
For my geneablog on the family history of Belle Champlin, go to www.champlinancestor.blogspot.com
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