Jacob Lewis

## Mr.Jacob Lewis

Mr. Lewis
Jacob
Jake (by his siblings and siblings-in-law)
Darling (by his wife)
Daddy (by his children)

 Lady Diana Crawley
 Lord Edmund Crawley
Hon. James Arbuthnott
Hon. Alexander Arbuthnott
Master George Lewis
 Master Douglas Lewis
 Master Colin Lewis
Master Robert Lewis

Hon. Walter Arbuthnott, Master of Arbuthnott (brother-in-law)
Hon. Louisa Arbuthnott (sister-in-law)
Hon. Frederick Arbuthnott (brother-in-law)
Hon. David Arbuthnott (brother-in-law)
Lady Augusta Lewis (sister-in-law, via James)
Alexander Crawley, 8th Earl of Grantham (brother-in-law, via Josephine)
George, 8th Duke of Argyll † (maternal grandfather)
Grace, Duchess of Argyll † (maternal grandmother)
Ian, 9th Duke of Argyll (maternal uncle)
George Campbell, Marquess of Lorne (maternal first cousin)
 Lord Charles Campbell (maternal first cousin)
Lady Charlotte Campbell (maternal first cousin)
 Lord Colin Campbell (maternal first cousin)
 Lord Douglas Campbell (maternal uncle)
Lady Louise Campbell (maternal first cousin)
 Lady Jane Campbell (maternal first cousin)
Lord Ian Torquhil Campbell (maternal first cousin)
Lord George Granville Campbell (maternal first cousin)
Lord Duncan Campbell (maternal first cousin)
Lord James Campbell (maternal uncle)
Lord Frederick Campbell (maternal first cousin)
Lady Anne Campbell (maternal first cousin)
Lady Violet Campbell (maternal cousin)
Mr. William Lewis † (paternal grandfather)
Mrs. Louisa Lewis † (paternal grandmother)

**Mr. Jacob Lewis** (b. 4 March, 1895) is the second child and youngest son of John and Jacqueline Lewis, and brother of James and Josephine Lewis. He is a member of the Lewis Family and Clan Campbell by birth, and a member of Clan Arbuthnott through his marriage.

## Biography

Jacob Lewis was born on the afternoon of the 4 March, 1895, inside the Lewis Family cottage in Downton, Yorkshire, England. He was the second member of both the Lewis and Campbell families to be born in England.

Jacob was baptized in a small service of St. Michael and All Angels Church by Rev. Albert Travis. His three uncles and martial aunts were the only ones to attend on his mother's side of the family.

Unlike his brother who was interested in mechanicals and cars, he was more interested in gardening and landscaping. His father's job as one of the gardeners of Downton Abbey help expanded his knowledge and interest. At age 15, he started working at the House, starting as one of the hall boys—juggling both his work and studies.

At 22, he finally became one of the gardeners of the House—working alongside his father, who was now the Head Gardener of the House. He worked alongside him until 1929, when he and his older brother became guardians of their younger sister Josephine as she studied in America. There, he became the Head Gardener and Landscaper of the Illinois Mansion in Newport until 1931.

## Education

Like his siblings, Jacob studied at the Downton School for his primary and lower secondary years. He then transferred to Ripon Grammar School for his upper secondary education. Unlike his older brother however, he never wanted to enroll in a military school, as he is not a fan of fighting and of wars, and that he prefer to seek non-violent options of serving the country.

He then also enrolled at King's College London, which was the last wish of maternal grandfather before his death. Jacob graduated with double Latin honors in both Philosophy and Political Science.

## Marriage and Children

Jacob first met the Hon. Brianna Arbuthnott in America when they were both in one of Martha Levinson's parties in Newport in 1930. While he, his brother James, and sister-in-law Augusta, all attended in white tie and tails at one of the dinner parties, he was designated to sit beside Brianna. It was the lady who introduced herself first, while the former shyly introduced himself in return. The two then talked and danced throughout most of the night, before parting ways. It was love at first sight for him.

While the Viscount of Arbuthnott and his family stayed in Newport for the summer holidays, the two frequently saw more of one another. While Brianna knew that Jacob didn't come from aristocratic family, she has fallen in love with him as well—knowing it was him who will give her the simple and private life that she wanted all her life.

When the Viscount knew about their relationship, he and his eldest son Walter were both mad at them. As they were about to separate them, both Martha and Margaret, Viscountess Arbuthnott stood in defense of the couple. They both told them that loving some one from a different social status shouldn't be an issue anymore in the new age. As long as two people genuinely love one another, they will live happy and wealthy for the rest of their life. James also stood in his brother's defense, noting that he was in the same position as he was, and he has proven that he and his wife have lived a quiet yet fruitful life together. Knowing that he was on the losing side, the Viscount then eventually gave them their blessing.

Jacob and Brianna eventually got married at the gardens of Arbuthnott House in a traditional Scottish ceremony on the 20 September, 1931. the Lewis men were once again to wear the ancient Campbell tartan. James was the groom's best man, and Brianna's eldest sister Louisa was the bride's maid of honor. The Crawleys and the Levinsons were also invited, and the Crawley men wore the common Black Watch tartan. The only ones who did not get to attend the wedding were Alexander and Josephine themselves—due to their studies. After their wedding, the two had their honeymoon in the Egypt and Spain.

After Josephine's graduation in Harvard, they then eventually settled down in a small house in Bristol, England. Jacob got a job at local company, while Brianna worked as a teacher at a local preschool. It was also there that they had all of their four sons—two sets of twins: **George Walter** and **Douglas Ian** in 1937, and **Colin Frederick** and **Robert John** in 1942.

## Appearance and Personality

Jacob inherited both his father's brown hair and grey eyes.

He was intelligent, hard-working, but a shy man. He prefers to be alone most the time, and has little confidence in himself, that was, until he studied in King's College. He is now more confident and has high self-esteem, but still remains shy and quiet.

Unlike his older brother, Jacob trusted Alexander as soon as he and his family first met him as a young Viscount. Not because he was working for the Crawleys, but he sees the young man's gentleman behavior and kindness—some thing he rarely saw for a man his age and generation. He was also the first one to approve when the Viscount (now the Earl) sought his blessing to marry his sister.

## Name Etymology

* **Jacob** is male name of Hebrew origin, meaning *"supplanter"*.

* **Benedict** is a male name of Latin origin, meaning *"blessed"*.
	+ He shares a name with Benedict Crawley, his nephew and godson.