His death certificate records Howard Lewis Sr., age 75 years 11 months 18 days, born 31 July 1840 in Elliott Co., Ky, died 18 July 1915 in Newcombe precinct, Elliott Co., Ky, father Solomon Lewis, mother’s maiden name Sallie Adkins, both born in Ky, cause of death chronic interstitial nephritis, informant Danniel Lewis, Isonville, Ky, burial in Lewis P.B.G. (private burial ground).