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Re: Jeffery Calvin Fewins

john_mccoy113 — 2012-01-26 01:49:12Z

I knew Jeff when I was a teenager and into my 20's, last time I saw him was 1977, He came to visit me in washington state. where is Sandy ? john_mccoy@hotmail.com

Re: Thomas Sarah (Hunt) Fewins

mandymr1 — 2011-01-02 00:28:12Z

Hello! I stumbled across your letter looking for David :) I am also working on the family tree, and am very interested in obtaining a copy of the tidbits of information you show below, if you wouldn't mind. I am currently putting together a family tree for all of the branches that I have found so far - Simon Peter Fewins is my great-grandfather; my grandfather's name was Wilmer Simon Fewins and my father's name is Roger Wilmer Fewins. David and I conversed several years ago about the family that actually migrated to the US, I have a lot of his notes as well as mine if you are interested :) I have started an online family tree, and can send you a link if you are interested. Please email me at mandy_m_r@yahoo.com if you are interested, and I will send you a copy of all that I have. Thank you for the post!
Mandy Fewins Ryan

Re: Thomas Sarah (Hunt) Fewins

barbrshopr — 2010-03-13 01:51:10Z

David: I believe Thomas Jefferson Fewins was my great-grandfather, too. I ran across some info just this week while trying to piece together the Fewins family tree.

Simon Thomas Fewins came to the U. S. with a daughter Charlotte and three brothers. In June of 1855, Thomas married Srah Hunt. They lived in Burlington, IA, where he was a blacksmith. There were four children born to this union....Thomas Jefferson, Simon Peter, George William and Ann Maud. Simon Thomas died in 1865, where upon Charlotte returned to relatives in Illinois and Sarah farmed the remaining children out. Thomas was raised by a family in western IA, around Woodbine. Simon by a man named Old Pat, George by some people named Dawner (whom adopted him). Anne Maud was adopted by a family named Stewart. It is unknown why Sarah farmed out the childred, as she lived for several years after the death of her husband. The oldest boys, while treated for the most part good, received little if any affection.

Simon Peter married Effie Jane Rudd and they had seven children. Thomas Franklin was the oldest. He married Ethel Sprague and they had three children. Beatrice I. Ferleman was the oldest. She married Victor Ferleman and they had nine children.

I found the above info in a letter to my mother, Marion Fewins, written by Bea Ferleman in 1985. There is more in the letter, but it was pretty lengthy. I would gladly send you a copy of it and another that she sent if you would like. One letter said that Thomas Jefferson's children were as follows:

Harry Melvin - born Oct. 6, 1888 - died March 18, 1956
Rose Elsie - born March 1, 1870
Chester H. - born August 25, 1892
Charles Emerson - born May 8, 1894
Nellie Blanch - born October 5, 1898
Floyd Lester - born July 26, 1901
Un-named infant - born October 13, 1896
Un-named infant - born April 26, 1900

Harry Melvin was my grandfather. My father was Bert A. Fewins.

Let me know if any of this helps you. Like I said, I'll send you copies of the letters if you wish. There is more info in them that might be interesting to you.

Sincerely,

Judith Fewins Mitchem

Re: Jeffery Calvin Fewins

chicnhicksville1 — 2009-11-09 00:07:27Z

Jeff is my BROTHER. you can contact me at sherrys44@gmail.com

Re: Mary Fewins born abt 1825 in England

kaellum — 2009-11-08 09:42:25Z

the fewin family are mainly from exeter and plymouth i have them living in st austell cornwall 1851 cencus but only the family that connected to be any other info let me know rob in st austell

Re: Jeffery Calvin Fewins

sherrys441 — 2009-07-12 16:25:12Z

Stephanie ???? Do I know you ? I am Jeffs , Daughter , his son is Jeff Jr. AKA JesseeJames & his sister is Sherry. What are you looking for ?????????????????????

Re: Jeffery Calvin Fewins

sherrys441 — 2009-07-12 16:21:39Z

I am his Daughter, who are you ???????????????

Mary Fewins born abt 1825 in England

textracker — 2008-05-27 03:33:45Z

Looking for info about Mary Fewins, born abt 1825 in England; married William Dunn (born 23 Feb 1825 Devon, England). They emigrated to the United States before June 1851, settling in Stark County, Illinois. Children: Elizabeth, William, Mary Jane, John, Richard. All children born in Illinois.

Mary Fewins born abt 1825 in England

textracker — 2008-05-27 03:33:11Z

William R. Fewins

yena2112 — 2005-03-21 03:01:18Z

I am searching for the parents of William R. Fewins born approximately 1862 in Illinois, died 1946 Allen Co. Kansas. He married Florence Louise Griffin (b. 1871 New York) in Allen Co. Kansas 2/9/1888. Their son Floyd A. Fewins was my great-grandfather. I have been trying to determine if he belongs to the Fewins family that lived in the Des Moines area during this time. The area of Illinois his descendants are from is adjacent to the Des Moines area, although, I have been unable to locate his exact place of birth. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

a missing link

2004-08-18 11:57:21Z

gday i am a proud fewins from cairns, far north queensland just thought that i might let ya know that there is a few of us here in oz see ya phil

Jeffery Calvin Fewins

2004-02-04 10:17:52Z

I am looking for anyone that knew Jeffery Calvin Fewins.
He passed away 11/97, in Nevada.
Please send me any info.
I have his grandson's!

Simon Peter Fewins

Jamesdoidge — 2003-11-27 18:01:34Z

Simon Peter Fewins b.10Dec1858-Burlington,Des Moines,Iowa. m.Effie Jane Rudd-3Oct1886 in Dow City,Crawford,Iowa. d.22Jun1948 Tacoma,Pierce,Washington. His father was Thomas Fewins and his mother was Sarah Ann Hunt. Any othe questions contact me.

Re: Simon Peter Fewins

Jamesdoidge — 2003-11-27 18:01:34Z

Tom, My grandmother was born Clara Etta Fewins, Nov. 13, 1889 in Woodbine,Harrison County,Iowa. She married my grandfather, Milton Ross Doidge, Jan. 12,1909. Her parents were: Simon Peter Fewins b.Dec.10,1858 in Burlington,Des Moines County, Iowa. He married Effie Jane Rudd Oct. 3,1886 in Dow City,Crawford County,Iowa. Simon's parents were: Thomas Fewins b.Jul.29,1801,England(my records said he was from Isle Of Man, but I couldn't verify this.There were Fewins who came from Devonshire,England. That's where my name Doidge came from.) He married Elizabeth Hunt in Burlington,Des Moines County,Iowa Jun.8,1855. Any other questions please contact me. Jim Doidge

Re: Simon Peter Fewins

Jamesdoidge — 2003-11-27 18:01:34Z

Thomas Fewins and wife Charlotte are listed in the Channel Islands 1841 census: Jersey 1841 census St. Peter's; Folio 5, Page 3.Thomas Fewins 40 Blk Sm E; Charlotte Fewins 40 E. The "E" means they were from England. Thanks to David Fewins for finding this and pointing it out to me. If any of you out there are researching Fewins, maybe we can take it back futher now that we have another connection. Their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth was born Feb.24,1848, apparently on Jersey Island. That would have put her mother at 48, if these are correct figures. Did she die from giving child birth? What happed to Charlotte?We know that Thomas and his daughter Charlotte Elizabeth, end up going to the U.S. and eventually settling in Burlington, Iowa. Thomas remaried to Sarah Hunt, June 8, 1855 in Burlington, Des Moines county, Iowa.

Re: Simon Peter Fewins

Jamesdoidge — 2003-11-27 18:01:34Z

I made an error on posting the page number on the 1841 census of Jersey/St. Peter's. This is in District 1-Folio 5, Page 4.

Re: Simon Peter Fewins

2003-08-29 13:21:06Z

I couldn't help replying, seeing as I've never met anyone else or even heard of anyone else with the same name!
I'd be very interested in your background, if you're got any British connections, and what on earth the name is derived from in the first place!

Tom

Looking for information on Simon Peter Fewins (b 1857)

snowride1 — 2001-09-11 14:49:18Z

He was married to Effie Jane Rudd. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you!

Change of E-Mail Address

2000-10-15 17:38:34Z

Please note that my e-mail address has changed from:

kailuaview@aol.com

to:

davidfewins@hawaii.rr.com

Thank you.
David Fewins

Thomas Sarah (Hunt) Fewins

2000-09-25 17:09:02Z

Does anyone know anything about the ancestors of Thomas and Sarah (Hunt) Fewins, who emigrated from England to Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa? Thomas was born July 29, 1801, Douglas, Isle of Man, England, and Sarah was born December 25, 1832, Jersey Island, England. Thomas died April 3, 1865 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, and Sarah died July 26, 1870, also in Burlington. Their children were: Charlotte (possibly from a previous marriage of Thomas), Thomas Jefferson, Simon Peter, George William and Maude Fewins. Thomas and Sarah are my great-great-grandparents, and Thomas Jefferson Fewins was my great-grandfather.

Any help would be greatly appreciated and I will gladly exchange any information I have with you.

Thank you,
David Fewins