NEWGENT, Lewis - Putnam

Lewis NEWGENT was born Jan 28, 1861 on the farm where he now lives. His father was John S. Newgent and mother Lucinda Lewis. The father was a native of Putnam county born Aug 25, 1830 and mother was born in Shelbyville, Ky and came to Putnam County with her parents when 7 years old. The father farmed all his life and was county commissioner two terms. He was a Democrat. He died March 14, 1894. He belonged to the Methodist church. He owned two farms 168 acres when he died. His widow still survives and lives with Lewis of this sketch. She is in her 80th year. These parents have 7 children: William T. of Parke County, Indiana; Nancy wife of Thomas Heady of Madison Twp; Sarah Elizabeth, deceased; Edward on the old homstead; Lewis of the sketch; Millie, wife of Walter Sigler of Clinton Twp; John deceased who married Mary Martin and left two children, Merl and Earl. Lewis Newgent was reared on the farm where he has lived all his life. He received a common school education. He is a member of the Mehtoidst Episcopal Church at bethel, is a Democrat in politics and active in party affairs, having been committeeman of his precinct.