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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 siding 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 siding with his country and independence, he would sign the Declaration.

The Lewis family moved to Witeshome, New York. After the Declaration, the British would destroy his house and posessions. 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.

==Death==

==Death==