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Lewis Harrison Main

Male 1859 - 1937  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Lewis Harrison Main was born on 29 Nov 1859 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Lewis married Delila Greer on 13 Mar 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Delila (daughter of Alexander Greer and Nancy Elizabeth Osborne) was born about 1863 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Nov 1936 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Minnie Main  Descendancy chart to this point was buried in May 1894 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.
    2. 3. James Madison Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Oct 1961 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Callie Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1887 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.
    4. 5. Hiram Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1888 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.
    5. 6. Rebecca Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1889 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.
    6. 7. Ira Hamilton (Ham) Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1960 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Belleview Cemetery, , Caldwell County, North Carolina.
    7. 8. Clara Ellen Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. 9. Harve MacDonald Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1973 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pisgah Cemetery, , Caldwell County, North Carolina.
    9. 10. Marion Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1899 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.
    10. 11. Dana Harmon Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    11. 12. Bonnie Louise Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    12. 13. George Washington Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Minnie Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was buried in May 1894 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.

  2. 3.  James Madison Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born on 23 Mar 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Oct 1961 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    James married Anne Hazel Wyatt on 14 Feb 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Anne (daughter of Calton M. Wyatt and Susan M. (Wyatt)) was born about 1899 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 18. Settie I. Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Billy Hill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    6. 19. Walter E. Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.
    7. 20. Jack Randall Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harmon Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  3. 4.  Callie Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born in Jul 1887 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.

  4. 5.  Hiram Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born in Apr 1888 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.

  5. 6.  Rebecca Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born in Aug 1889 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.

  6. 7.  Ira Hamilton (Ham) Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born on 12 May 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1960 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Belleview Cemetery, , Caldwell County, North Carolina.

    Ira married Loy L. Harmon about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Loy (daughter of Lorenzo Dow Harmon and Rhoda C. Ward) was born on 25 Aug 1898 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Jul 1966. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Clara Ellen Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born in Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 9.  Harve MacDonald Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born on 20 Jul 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Nov 1973 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pisgah Cemetery, , Caldwell County, North Carolina.

  9. 10.  Marion Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born in Jun 1899 in Rowan County, , , North Carolina.

  10. 11.  Dana Harmon Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born on 29 Mar 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Family/Spouse: Ada Laura Watson. Ada was born on 28 Dec 1907 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Mar 1993 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Anna Ruth Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1934 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jun 2021 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    2. 27. Mary Edna Main  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1946 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Feb 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

    Dana married Opal Conwell on 31 Oct 1925 in Delaware County, , , Indiana. Opal was born on 16 May 1906 in Delaware County, , , Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Bonnie Louise Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1972 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Bonnie married Jordan Bower Phillips on 16 May 1923 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jordan (son of James Rittenhouse Phillips and Amelia Virginia Hackney) was born on 18 Apr 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. George Marshall Phillips  Descendancy chart to this point was buried on 8 Sep 1925 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    2. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Bonnie married Elbert John "E. J." Watson on 3 Oct 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elbert (son of Elbert W. Watson and Nettie Victoria Johnson) was born on 21 Apr 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 33. Odas Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jan 2020 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  12. 13.  George Washington Main Descendancy chart to this point (1.Lewis1) was born on 9 Sep 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Lewis1)

  2. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Lewis1)

  3. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Lewis1)

  4. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Lewis1)

  5. 18.  Settie I. Main Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Lewis1) was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Aug 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Billy Hill Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    SHADY VALLEY - Settie Main Garland, 91, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in the Hermitage Health Care, Elizabethton, TN.

    She was a lifelong resident of Shady Valley, TN and was a daughter of the late Matt and Hazel Main. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Garland; a special companion, Tom Jenkins; six brothers, Charlie, Hubert, Walter, Jake, Bob, and Maynard Main; two sisters, Blanche Mahala and Elnore Garland; and two nieces.

    Settie enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She was a member of Crandull Church of Christ in Shady Valley, TN.

    She is survived by her daughter, Linda Fenner and her husband, Richard, of Elizabethton, TN; a granddaughter, Jennifer Godsey and her fiance, Michael Reesman, of Butler, TN; a brother, Jack Main and his wife, Mary, of Shady Valley, TN; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Judy Watson, Pat Main, Eula Sluder and all the beauty shop gang.

    The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:45 pm Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Crandull Church of Christ in Shady Valley, TN. The funeral service will follow the visitation at 3:00 pm Sunday at the church with Mr. John Maltais, minister officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Billy Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Jenkins, Paul Morrison, Glenn Miller, John Hurley, Don O'Bryan, Bill Roberts, and McGetty Greer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Leonard Lewis, John Grindstaff, Stan Shoun, and Carroll Jenkins. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at Hermitage Health Care for all the wonderful care they gave to Settie.


  6. 19.  Walter E. Main Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Lewis1) was born on 16 Oct 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1994 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Peggy Main, age 81, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on September 9, 1940 to the late Delbert and Mary Ann Lewis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Main, and brothers, Deck Lewis, Raymond Lewis, and Lark Lewis.

    Peggy loved the Lord and enjoyed reading her bible. She worked at the glove plant, Merita Bread Store and Harris Teeter for many years. Peggy also enjoyed crocheting.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her son, Dale Long; daughter, Debora McNew; sisters, Carnie Duffield and Mary Ann Price; grandchildren, Amanda, Mary, Daniel, and Thomas; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

    Graveside service and burial for Peggy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday February 21, 2022 from the Phillippi Cemetery with Steven Spencer officiating.

    Walter married Peggy Lewis about 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Peggy was born on 9 Sep 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Feb 2022 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 20.  Jack Randall Main Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Lewis1) was born on 8 Nov 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harmon Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Jack Randal Main, age 78, of Shady Valley, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born on November 8, 1938 to the late Matt Main and Hazel Main. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brothers: Charley, Hubert, Jake, Walter, Bob, Maynard Main; sisters: Blanch Mahala, Elenore Garland and Settie Garland; nieces: Betty and Melissa.

    Jack loved to joke with people and pull harmless pranks. He enjoyed being outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting for ginseng and playing horseshoes. Jack loved spending time with his family and friends especially his grandson, Dalton who he went fishing a lot with.

    Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 49 years, Mary Main; children: Angela Main Brown and husband George and Chad Main; grandson, Dalton Evan Brown; his precious cats, Daisy and Tum; special friends: Odas Watson, Wayne Shephard and Gary Dunn and several nieces and nephews.

    It was Jack's wish to be cremated and that no formal service is held. Family and friends will meet for lunch to celebrate Jack's life at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Harmon Chapel Christian Church.

    Family/Spouse: Mary Edna Main. Mary (daughter of Dana Harmon Main and Ada Laura Watson) was born on 17 Jul 1946 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Feb 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ira2, 1.Lewis1)

  9. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ira2, 1.Lewis1)

  10. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ira2, 1.Lewis1)

  11. 24.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ira2, 1.Lewis1)

  12. 25.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ira2, 1.Lewis1)

  13. 26.  Anna Ruth Main Descendancy chart to this point (11.Dana2, 1.Lewis1) was born on 4 Jun 1934 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 7 Jun 2021 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .

  14. 27.  Mary Edna Main Descendancy chart to this point (11.Dana2, 1.Lewis1) was born on 17 Jul 1946 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 2 Feb 2023 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    SHADY VALLEY - Mary E. Main, age 76, of Shady Valley, TN passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Bristol Hospice House. She was born July 17, 1946 to the late Dana Main and Ada Watson Main. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Main; nieces, Joanne Main and Gay Hensley; brothers, Gene Minton, Jimmy Hodson, and Delmar Main; sisters, Velma Blevins, Ruth Wallace, and Dorothy Wallace.

    Mary was a very loving and caring person who was devoted to her family. She retired from Levi Strauss and was a member of Harmon Christian Church. Her sense of humor was a joy to her family and friends.

    Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Angela Brown (George); son, Chad Main; a special and beloved grandson, Dalton Brown, who was the light of her life; lifelong friends, Brenda Wallace and Judy Watson; and many special nieces and nephews.

    The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Mountain City Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Randle Johnson officiating. Honorary pallbearers are George Brown, Ralph Blevins, Charles Wallace, and Ricky Wallace.

    Family/Spouse: Jack Randall Main. Jack (son of James Madison Main and Anne Hazel Wyatt) was born on 8 Nov 1938 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2017 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harmon Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 28.  George Marshall Phillips Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bonnie2, 1.Lewis1) was buried on 8 Sep 1925 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.

  16. 29.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bonnie2, 1.Lewis1)

  17. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bonnie2, 1.Lewis1)

  18. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bonnie2, 1.Lewis1)

  19. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bonnie2, 1.Lewis1)

  20. 33.  Odas Watson Descendancy chart to this point (12.Bonnie2, 1.Lewis1) was born on 15 Apr 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jan 2020 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    SHADY VALLEY - Odas Watson, age 78, of Shady Valley, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence.

    He was born April 15, 1941 to the late Elbert John (E.J.) and Bonnie Main Watson. Odas was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Crandull Church of Christ.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Nell Pope and Katherine Blevins; five brothers: Herman Watson, C.J. Phillips, Marshal Phillips, Ed Phillips and John Watson. Odas was formerly employed with Sperry Corporation, Raytheon Corporation and Dana Corporation.

    Survivors include: his wife, Annette Reece Watson, of the home; sons: Mike and Kent (Judy); daughters: Bonnie (Arthur), Kelly (Michael); granddaughters: Jaylen, Danielle, Sasha, Chloe, and Kaylee; a grandson, Brandon and a sister, Annie.

    Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 3 pm at the Crandull Church of Christ, Shady Valley, Tennessee, with Tracy Dugger officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until 3 pm, prior to the service. Graveside service accorded by the Johnson County Honor Guard and interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery.

    Pallbearers will be: Michael Shepherd, Wayne Shepherd, Chris Watson, McGhetty Greer, Clifford Watson, Rex Bullins, Jim Mobray, and Benji Watson. Honorary Pallbearers are: Buddy Reece, Tony Buck, Bob Tyree, and Van Neely.



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