Rosemead in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

David Lewis — Susan A. Thompson Lewis Parish

(1821–1886) — (1833-1920)

— Savannah Memorial Park —

David Lewis and Susan A. Thompson Lewis Parish Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

1. David Lewis and Susan A. Thompson Lewis Parish Marker

Inscription. Son-in law and daughter of Ira Thompson, leader of the first wagon train to arrive in El Monte in 1851. They were married in 1853. David Lewis was a County Supervisor (1855-1856). Susan helped her family at the Willow Grove Hotel before their marriage. In the early 20th century, Mrs. Lewis brought back the custom of cleaning the cemetery on Memorial Day.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 34° 4.911′ N, 118° 4.067′ W. Marker is in Rosemead, California, in Los Angeles County. It can be reached from Valley Boulevard east of Loma Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9263 Valley Blvd, Rosemead CA 91770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself

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in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Elliot (a few steps from this marker); John Baptiste Allgeyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Siege Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker); James E. Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Fielding W. Gibson (within shouting distance of this marker); William R. Dodson (within shouting distance of this marker); William L. Dodson (within shouting distance of this marker); Silas Bennett (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosemead.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

2. David Lewis and Susan A. Thompson Lewis Parish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.