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Lewis retired from business at the age of fifty-two, "one of the most opulent men in New York." <ref>[http://virtualology.com/francislewis.org/ Franics Lewis, Virtualology.com]</ref> In 1774, he became a delegate to New York's provincial convention. He was among the first to join an association called the "Sons of Liberty." Lewis would be elected to the Continental Congress. At first he considered reconciliation with Britain. Then, Lewis sided with his country and independence, he would sign the Declaration.
Lewis retired from business at the age of fifty-two, "one of the most opulent men in New York." <ref>[http://virtualology.com/francislewis.org/ Franics Lewis, Virtualology.com]</ref> In 1774, he became a delegate to New York's provincial convention. He was among the first to join an association called the "Sons of Liberty." Lewis would be elected to the Continental Congress. At first he considered reconciliation with Britain. Then, Lewis sided with his country and independence, he would sign the Declaration.
The Lewis family moved to Whitestone, New York. After the Declaration, the British would destroy his house and possessions. His wife was taken prisoner for over a year before being released.
The Lewis family moved to Whitestone, New York. After the Declaration, the British would destroy his house and possessions. His wife was taken prisoner for over a year before being released. During the course of her captivity, she was treated very harshly. She was given very little food and not allowed a change of clothing.<ref>[http://colonialhall.com/lewis/lewisElizabeth.php Elizabeth Annesley Lewis]</ref>
==Death==
==Death and legacy==
Elizabeth was traumatized from being a prisoner and died two-years after her release. Little is recorded of subsequent years after the war. His later years were spent in comparative poverty, his fortune having been lost in the war. Lewis died in New York City at the age of eighty-nine.
Elizabeth was traumatized from being a prisoner and died two-years after her release. Little is recorded of subsequent years after the war. His later years were spent in comparative poverty, his fortune having been lost in the war. Lewis died in New York City on December 31, 1802, at the age of eighty-nine.
==References==
==References==
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{{Declaration of Independence}}
{{Declaration of Independence}}