The Historical Background of the Hale and Lewis Families

Emma's family history reveals significant connections to early American settlers, with the Hale family arriving in the United Colonies in the early 17th century and the Lewis family being passengers on the Mayflower. Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis lived in Vermont before moving to Pennsylvania, where they raised a family in a very rural and challenging environment. Their religious background was influenced by the early Methodist movement, which found a foothold in their community despite some resistance from their family. The Methodist faith eventually became a central aspect of their lives, illustrating the family's transformation alongside the broader religious landscape of early America.