Sarah Lewis Fielden is my 3rd great grandmother. Census records have her born in Tennessee in May 1841, possibly in Monroe County. Her parents are currently unknown and there is some question as to whether her maiden name is Lewis or Frye. Her marriage record to John Wesley Fielden, entered on August 21, 1856 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, has her listed as Sarah Lewis.
Sarah and John had eight children. Some stayed in Eastern Tennessee while at least three of the sons moved north to Kentucky.
- Alexander (ca 1857-?)
- John L (1862-1927)
- Calvin (1864-?)
- Martha (1867-?)
- Thomas (1869-1945)
- Stewart (1871-?)
- Arley (1874-1918) my 2nd great grandfather, married June Bennett.
- Ethel (1883-?)
Sarah and John lived their entire lives in Jefferson County. She died sometime between 1900 and 1910, based on census records.
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Monroe County, TN is located south of Knoxville, on the western side of the Smokey Mountains.
Jefferson County, TN is northeast of Knoxville.
Digging Up My Roots 