David Lewis — Susan A. Thompson Lewis Parish

David Lewis and Susan A. Thompson Lewis Parish were the 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 served as a County Supervisor from 1855 to 1856. Before their marriage, Susan helped her family at the Willow Grove Hotel. In the early 20th century, Mrs. Lewis revived the custom of cleaning the cemetery on Memorial Day.

Rosemead, California · United States