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Burwell Boykin Lewis

Photograph of Burwell Boykin Lewis Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Burwell Boykin
Surname
Lewis
Occupation
Hon.

The Name Burwell

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The Lewis Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Lewis, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'famous warrior'.
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