John Lewis had a large family of nine brothers and sisters. Learn more about them here.
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U. S. Representative John Lewis attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards in 2019.
John Lewis has passed away at the age of 80. He had a large family, including nine brothers and sisters. Here’s what you need to know about John Lewis’ siblings.
John Lewis’ nine siblings included six brothers and three sisters. His brothers were Adolph Lewis, Sammy Lewis, William Lewis, Grant Lewis, Edward Lewis, and Freddie Lewis. His sisters were Ethel Lewis Tyner, Rosa Lewis Tyner, and Ora Lewis Crawley.
GettyRep. John Lewis is presented with the 2010 Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
John Lewis’ parents were sharecroppers in Alabama, according to his bio. He and his siblings grew up on the family farm. His dad built the home his mom lived in for a long time, he shared in his memoir. The family built a new home for his mom, after his dad passed away, in 1996. Many members of his family stayed close, living near each other over the years.
Lewis also said in his memoir that his youngest brother, Sammy, and his brother Grant both lived within sight of his mom’s home. His brother Freddie lived in Detroit until he moved his wife and children back to their hometown because he felt they would have better influences there.
