Edward Lewis (21 July 1831 – 23 May 1913) was a New Zealand
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minister. He was born in
Pillgwenlly
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Newport, Wales
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on 21 July 1831, and came to New Zealand with his family about ten years later. The family moved to Sydney in 1842, and Lewis became a bootmaker. Later, as a member and preacher for the Church of Christ, he became known as an evangelist through his laying on of hands about 1864.
Career
In 1866, Lewis, his wife Mary Andrews, and their children, came to New Zealand and settled in the Nelson area. While still working as a bootmaker, he was active in the Church of Christ. In 1875 a group of churches employed him for a year, and for the rest of his life he worked on behalf of the church at various locations in both New Zealand and Australia.
He was regarded as "The Grand Old Man" of the Churches of Christ in New Zealand.
Death
Lewis died on 23 May 1913. His wife lived for a further three years.
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1831 births
1913 deaths
New Zealand members of the Churches of Christ
New Zealand Protestant ministers and clergy
People from Newport, Wales
Welsh emigrants to New Zealand
Protestant ministers and clergy in New Zealand
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