Elizabeth Van Lew By nkharrati2020 Apr 27, 2016 October 17, 1818 Elizabeth Van Lew was born in Richmond, Virginia Apr 27, 2016 1822-1885 Elizabeth Van Lew becomes part of the secret service, reporting to George Sharpe Apr 27, 2016 1843 Elizabeth Van Lew's father dies Apr 27, 2016 1852 Harriet Beecher Stowe publishes the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin".