15 February 1908: County News: Dover: The intelligence of the death on Monday of Mr Thomas Lewis, the Clerk of the Peace for the Borough and Liberties of Dover, was received with deep regret. Additional sadness was given to the event by the fact that his only daughter -Leonora – had died at the same house only twenty-four hours previously. Mr Lewis had only been ill for a week, suffering from influenza, and this gradually developed into pneumonia, from which Mr Lewis succumbed. The deceased lady, who was thirty six years old, was taken ill with influenza a few days ago, when pneumonia set in, and she passed away early on Sunday. The deceased gentleman had been closely connected with local affairs during the past forty years, holding offices with the principal societies and religious bodies in Dover. Mr Lewis was born in Dover, and his father was a surgeon formerly practising in Snargate Street, Dover. He commenced life as an articled pupil to the late Mr Edward Knocker father of the late Town Clerk (Sir Wollaston Knocker), and after serving his articles was for a short time at Hythe. He then removed to Dover, and had continued in practice as a solicitor in Castle Street since 1866. Miss Leonora Lewis, like her father, was closely connected with parochial work in St James’ parish. She was honorary secretary to the local branch of the children’s Scripture Union, and also a Sunday School teacher. The St James’ Clothing Club was managed by her. Mrs Lewis has lately been lying seriously ill with pneumonia, but we are glad to hear that her condition shows some improvement.