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LEWIS, Virginia

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Lewis, Virginia. (Unknown---Dubuque, IA, Oct. 23, 1927). County recorder. In 1888, upon the death of her father, Warner LEWIS, Virginia assumed the duties of the office of county recorder. She won election in the fall of 1888 and served in this position until 1890. She was defeated in a bid for re-election. In 1903, she married Charles Wales, the second owner of the WALES HOTEL.