David Lawrence Sheeks (22 Nov 1819-9 Mar 1899)

On 22 Dec 1842, David married Cynthiana Lewis, later known as Sylvania, the daughter of Robert G. and Martha Lewis of Lawrence Co, Indiana. They had 9 children: John Washington; Delbert; Edward, Martha; Isom; Franklin P.; and infant twins, a boy and girl, who died at birth or shortly after; and Priscilla. Sylvania lived from 13 Jan 1817-24 Feb 1856.