BIO: George C. Lewis, Wyoming Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, PA & NY

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Chaffee, Amasa Franklin. History of the Wyoming 
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 
New York: Eaton & Mains, 1904, pages 209-210.
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  LEWIS, GEORGE CHAPMAN, was born on October 10, 1851, at Montrose, 
Susquehanna County, Pa., and died at his home in Bradford, McKean 
County, Pa., on January 6, 1890.
  He was converted while attending Wyoming Seminary, on January 21, 
1877, and at once united with the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Soon 
after his conversion he believed himself called to the work of the 
ministry.  After completing his studies at Wyoming Seminary, he pursued 
a three-years' course of study at Drew Theological Seminary.
  In 1882 he joined Wyoming Conference and was appointed to Avoca, 
where he remained two years.  In 1884 he was sent to Hampton Street, 
where he labored three years.  In 1887 his failing health caused him to 
take a supernumerary relation and seek a restoration to health by 
change of climate.  It seemed useless.  In 1888 he superannuated, 
bravely struggling with disease until the end came.
  On June 12, 1884, he married Miss Kate A. Flock, of Avoca, who 
survived him until January 5, 1895, when she died of consumption.  Two 
daughters survive them.  Both of the parents are buried at Bradford, 
Pa.