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Lewis was born to William Lewis and Lucy Meriwether. He lived with his parents in Albemarle County, Virginia.
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Lewis spent his years as a kid learning how to hunt and practice outdoor skills. His interest in nature came from living so close to Cherokee territory and often wandering over there to hunt. They taught him about medicinal herbs and berries.
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Lewis, upon graduation, joined the Virginia militia. He was sent to assist in putting down the Whiskey Rebellion.
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After the Whiskey Rebellion, Lewis was commissioned as an Ensign. He became captain in 1800. One of his commanding officers happened to be William Clark.
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President Thomas Jefferson appointed Lewis to be his aide. Lewis moved into the presidential mansion.
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Lewis wanted a direct water route out west. Then, he was asked by the president to lead the first expedition out west.
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Lewis and Clark return from their journey to the pacific with a bunch of information. Including maps, and plant and animal specimens.
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After the expedition, Lewis was appointed governor of the Louisiana Territory. He was appointed by President Jefferson.
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Lewis was buried in a unmarked grave. It is still unknown if it was murder or suicide.
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Lewis was shot at an inn early in the morning. He was found injured and died before sunrise.
