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	Colonial Hall: Biography of Francis Lewis
		Lewis was distinguished for a becoming zeal in the cause of liberty, tempered by the influence of a correct judgment and a cautious prudence.
		Lewis was known to possess, the uniform integrity of his life, the distinguished intellectual powers with which be was endued, all pointed him out as a proper person to assist in taking charge of the interest of the colony in the continental congress.
		Lewis, during the war, were held in such consideration by the British government, that at the close of it he received a grant of five thousand acres of land.
	www.colonialhall.com /lewis/lewis.php (1330 words)

	Francis Lewis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Francis Lewis (March 21, 1713– December 30, 1803), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New York.
		In Queens, New York, a high school is named for Lewis, as is Francis Lewis Boulevard in the neigborhood of Flushing, which locals tend to refer to as "Frannie Lew"
		His son Morgan Lewis served in the army during the Revolutionary War and later held many offices in New York State.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Francis_Lewis (178 words)

	LEWIS, Francis - Biographical Information
		Francis Lewis, One of the New York Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Historical Sketch.
	bioguide.congress.gov /scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000282 (15 words)

	H.S. 430 Francis Lewis High School
		Francis Lewis is a pleasant, traditional neighborhood high school with grassy playing fields, a courtyard shaded by oak trees and an entrance decorated with hanging plants, students' artwork and a large fish tank.
		"Francis Lewis is going down a slippery slope," writes a student, who complains that overcrowding has turned the school into a "big impersonal sea." She adds, "It is extremely hard to forge a real connection with any of the teachers or other school administrators and that's partly why so many kids fall through the cracks.
		Francis Lewis has a well-regarded work-study program for special education pupils who work in nursing homes and day care centers as kitchen helpers and aides.
	www.insideschools.org /fs/school_profile.php?id=1078 (1961 words)

	Francis Lewis
		In 1776 Major Lewis was aide to General Horatio Gates, with rank of colonel and quarter-master-general of the northern army, serving throughout the campaign that terminated in the battle of Saratoga.
		Lewis was imprisoned in the city; but her situation was brought before congress, and her exchange was finally effected by an order from General Washington.
		Lewis made many trading voyages with great success to various parts of Europe, through Russia as far north as Archangel, and on the coast of Africa, and was twice wrecked on the shores of Ireland.
	www.famousamericans.net /francislewis (1096 words)

	Printer Friendly Version - Francis Lewis swarms to win
		Francis Lewis (14-1) built an 18-7 halftime lead, holding Vaughn to just two free throws, and perhaps more importantly, keeping her off the glass.
		Francis Lewis clinched the win at the foul line in the second half, shooting 28-for-41 from the stripe for the game.
		With this in mind, Francis Lewis coach Mike Eisenberg drew up a blueprint for stopping 6-3 All-American Kia Vaughn of St. Michael's Academy at the PSAL girls Mid-Winter Invitational Classic at York College in Queens yesterday.
	nydailynews.com /sports/hschool/v-pfriendly/story/269461p-230823c.html (808 words)

	Francis, Samuel Lewis -- Encyclopædia Britannica
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		Lewis MacKenzie published an account of his career, ‘Peacekeeper: The Road to Sarajevo', in which he recounted his harrowing experiences in 1992 as chief of staff of the United Nations peacekeeping force in former Yugoslavia.
		After the Lewis and Clark expedition, visions of the land west of the Mississippi filled the imagination of many Americans.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9115475?tocId=9115475 (630 words)

	Francis Lewis
		Lewis at first preferred reconciliation with the mother country, but once he was convinced of the advantages of complete separation from Great Britain, he became a most ardent advocate of independence.
		Lewis died in New York City on December 31, 1802 at the age of eighty-nine.
		The French captured Lewis and under the conditions of surrender of fort Oswego, the prisoners were assured kind treatment.
	www.thedeclarationofindependence.org /FrancisLewis.com (920 words)

	New York Daily News - High School - Francis Lewis earns return date at MSG
		Francis Lewis clinched its fourth trip to the title game in seven years with a 45-41 win over Midwood in the PSAL semifinals at St. John's Alumni Hall yesterday.
		Francis Lewis has lost to Bergtraum in the championship game three of the last four years.
		Francis Lewis had a seemingly comfortable lead over Curtis late in last season's semifinal before dropping an overtime decision.
	www.nydailynews.com /sports/hschool/story/173316p-151070c.html (515 words)

	AllRefer.com - Francis Lewis (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Francis Lewis 1713–1802?, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b.
		Lewis later returned to America and was a member of the Stamp Act Congress (1765) and the Continental Congress (1775–79).
		As clothing contractor for British troops during the French and Indian War, he was captured (1756) at Oswego, and was sent to France.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/LewisFr.html (163 words)

	FRANCISLEWIS
		The only child of a minister, Francis Lewis was born in Wales in 1713.
		Lewis was a strong supporter of the Revolutionary movement to which he dedicated a large amount of time and energy.
		Lewis was devastated and immediately left the Congress.
	www.multied.com /Bio/RevoltBIOS/LewisFrancis.html (320 words)

	National Park Service - Signers of the Declaration (Francis Lewis)
		Because of Tory dominance in New York, Lewis and the other Delegates were instructed not to vote for independence on July 1 and 2, 1776, but Lewis signed the Declaration on August 2.
		In the Continental Congress (1775-79), Lewis rarely took the floor but served on the marine, foreign affairs, and commerce committees, as well as sitting on the Board of Admiralty and engaging in troop supply matters.
		Lewis was the only child of a minister.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/declaration/bio27.htm (528 words)

	Reginald Francis Lewis -The Wealthiest African-American : Black History Daily
		Reginald Francis Lewis was born in Baltimore on Dec. 7, 1942.
		Lewis died of brain cancer in January 1993, leaving behind his wife, Loida, and daughters Leslie and Christina.
		Lewis earned a football scholarship at Virginia State (now Virginia State University) but a shoulder injury shelved his career as a quarterback.
	www.blackseek.com /bh/2001/51_RLewis.htm (336 words)

	Lewis Morris
		Lewis Morris was born in New York in 1726.
		Lewis spend several years working to rebuild his farm.
		Member of Provincial Legislature; Deputy to New York Convention, 1775; Delegate to the Continental Congress, 1775-77; County judge, Worchester, 1777; Served in New York Legislature, Member of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.
	www.ushistory.org /declaration/signers/morris_l.htm (341 words)

	Francis Lewis -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		Francis Lewis -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		His son (Click link for more info and facts about Morgan Lewis) Morgan Lewis served in the army during the Revolutionary War and later held many offices in New York State.
		His property on (Click link for more info and facts about Long Island, New York) Long Island, New York was destroyed in the (Click link for more info and facts about Revolutionary War) Revolutionary War.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fr/francis_lewis.htm (213 words)

	Special Education - Inclusion Program at Francis Lewis HS
		The Principal of Francis Lewis High School, where we were “guests,” had no prior knowledge of inclusion and was not too thrilled by our start up student population because of their age and prior anti-social behaviors.
		Our Inclusion Program at Francis Lewis High School in Queens has been an ever-changing work in progress.
		Dave Coddington is a teacher at Francis Lewis High School.
	www.educationupdate.com /archives/2002/july02/htmls/spec_inclusion.html (1115 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer: Lessons for a New Century from the Most Influential Apologists of Our Time
		This guide is an introduction to the thought and apologetics of C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer, accessing their strengths and weaknesses and applying them to today's context.
		Lewis and Schaeffer's many fans will get a great deal more out of their reading if they will give this book their attention beforehand.
		For each point of theology and apologetics that they critique Lewis and Schaeffer, the authors offer us a view that seems to be a combination of the best that Lewis and Schaeffer had to offer.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/0830819355 (1002 words)

	The Newgate Calendar - FRANCIS LEWIS OTHERWISE GRIMISON
		Francis Lewis otherwise Grimison was executed at Tyburn, on the 24th of June, 1778.
		The Newgate Calendar - FRANCIS LEWIS OTHERWISE GRIMISON
		Nor were endeavours exerted to save him, because it was justly presumed that he was unworthy of the Royal mercy.
	www.exclassics.com /newgate/ng352.htm (844 words)

	Book: C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer: Lessons for a New Century from the Most Influential Apologists of Our Time
		I confess: I have read, enjoyed, and benefited from the writings of C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer.
		C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer: Lessons for a New Century from the Most Influential Apologists of Our Time by Scott R. Burson and Jerry L. Walls (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1998, 308 pp., $11.99)
		After establishing the issue to be considered, they carefully present the positions of Lewis and Schaeffer, noting the strengths and weaknesses of each, looking for points of congruence and divergence, and suggesting ways in which perceived shortcomings or inconsistencies might have been resolved.
	www.layman.org /layman/BookReviews/book-lessons-for-a-new-century.htm (483 words)

	Mark Lewis-Francis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mark Lewis-Francis (born September 4, 1982) is an English sprint athlete, regarded as the top 100m sprinter in the United Kingdom.
		2004 Great Britain Jason Gardener, Darren Campbell, Marlon Devonish and Mark Lewis-Francis
		2004 Jason Gardener, Darren Campbell, Marlon Devonish and Mark Lewis-Francis (4 x 100 m relay)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mark_Lewis-Francis (495 words)

	Newsday: Francis Lewis Avenges Loss to St. Francis@ HighBeam Research
		Francis Lewis had yesterday's game against St. Francis Prep circled on its schedule before last season even ended, according to coach Mike Eisenberg.
		The Patriots had been waiting for this game ever since St. Francis beat the home team at the Francis Lewis Holiday Tournament last December, 66-53.
		Newsday: Francis Lewis Avenges Loss to St. Francis@ HighBeam Research
	highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:70383214&... (167 words)

	Francis Lewis
		Born in Wales in 1713, Francis Lewis was partly educated in Scotland and then attended Westminster in England.
		He entered a mercantile house in London, and then came to New York to set up a business in 1734.
	www.ushistory.org /declaration/signers/lewis.htm (131 words)

	Darlaston - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The athlete Mark Lewis-Francis(wanker) was born at Darlaston in 1981.
		Both Mark Lewis-Francis(wanker) and Mark Rhodes were pupils at Darlaston Comprehensive School.
		Mark Rhodes, runner-up in ITV's Pop Idol 2003 contest, is also from Darlaston.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Darlaston (342 words)

	Newsday: Curtis Finally Solves Rival Francis Lewis@ HighBeam Research
		Her team, third- seeded Curtis, had already lost twice to No. 2 Francis Lewis this season, not to mention last year's PSAL A division girls basketball quarterfinals in overtime.
		As Curtis and Francis Lewis headed into overtime in yesterday' s semifinal, Gordon cut through the peculiar feeling of deja vu with sheer concentration.
		Newsday: Curtis Finally Solves Rival Francis Lewis@ HighBeam Research
	highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:72428372&... (149 words)

	Joseph Francis Lewis Descendants
		Joseph Francis Lewis first appears in Rockbridge Co. VA in January 1779 when he obtained a marriage license.
		Descendants of Joseph Francis Lewis Joseph Francis Lewis, b.
		For more information on this line send email to Elizabeth Laird at ealaird@2xtreme.net
	www.relia.net /~lllaird/lewis.htm (58 words)

	Jeffs Parkways Site Photo Gallery: The LIMP at Francis Lewis Blvd
		These two shots are east of Francis Lewis, the left facing west and the right facing into the Cunningham Park woods between Francis Lewis and the Clearview.
		The final slap in the face was its 1961 dismemberment a couple of blocks east of here by the Clearview Expwy.
		One can now stray off the official bikepath and wander among the remaining concrete railposts that demarcate the old route, now deadended at the Clearview.
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Canvas/2228/vmp/phlmpflb.htm (228 words)

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		Studies for a Byron Bibliography by Francis Lewis Ra...
		The Winter Sailor by Carolyn Baker Lewis, Francis Ra...
		C.S. Lewis & Francis Schaeffer - Burson, Scott R. BookMarz
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=francis+lewis&newu=1&... (260 words)

	Lewis-Francis Serves Notice
		Chambers has clearly not wintered as well as Lewis- Francis.
		Having lost time to an ankle injury when he fell down the stairs, his problems were compounded on the eve of this race when he was briefly knocked unconscious by a football.
		It launched an incredible few weeks which saw Chambers lift the European title and equal Linford Christie's continental record of 9.87.
	www.buzzle.com /editorials/6-27-2003-42265.asp (630 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Special reports Athletics: Richard Williams on Mark Lewis-Francis
		Mark Lewis-Francis, a year out of George Salter Comprehensive in West Bromwich, an unfamiliar name to all but the most knowledgeable in Saturday's capacity crowd, had hurled himself out of the pack to establish a new presence alongside the likes of Darren Campbell, Jason Gardener and Dwain Chambers at the top of British sprinting.
		As a member of a club founded in 1877, Mark Lewis-Francis is part of that greater family of athletics.
		And what he had seen there an hour earlier was the looming figure of Mark Lewis-Francis, a 17-year-old Birmingham boy running the 100 metres faster than any 17-year-old had run it before.
	www.guardian.co.uk /sydney/story/0,7369,351515,00.html (1099 words)

	LEWIS-FRANCIS MARKS HIS INTENT
		Mark Lewis-Francis scored one of the best victories of his career when he triumphed over 100 metres in the IAAF Golden Spike Super Grand Prix meeting in Ostrava.
	www.eis2win.co.uk /gen/news_mlewisfrancis130603.aspx (238 words)

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