Elias Lewis Sr.

Elias Lewis Sr. (b.1786, d. 1884), originally from Connecticut, was a bricklayer by trade. His father, Jedadiah Lewis, also came to Ohio from Connecticut in 1806. He operated a sawmill on the Olentangy, but died in 1807. His land, located between Riverglen and South Street, from High Street to the river, was divided among his six children.

Elias Lewis was a stone mason. He built the houses at 36 West South Street and the Lewis-Noble House (a k a Bishop Noble House) located at 48 West South Street. He was most known for his evangelistic work with the Methodist Church in Worthington. He was a noted bone setter and splint manufacturer as well. He also operated a horse-drawn omnibus between Worthington and Columbus. His son, Worthington Columbus Lewis, operated a similar enterprise between Westerville, Worthington and Flint.