Maria Lewis (soldier)
Maria Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Maria Lewis |
| Other name(s) | George Harris |
| Born | c. 1846 Albemarle County, Virginia |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1863-1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company C of the 8th New York Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Waynesboro, Virginia, Battle of Gettysburg |
Maria Lewis, also known by the alias George Harris, was a Union Civil War soldier, and former slave, who gained distinction in the Eighth New York Cavalry.