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After Hubbard’s death in 1897, his son-in-law, famous inventor Alexander Graham Bell, took charge.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 1 June 2026
Lewis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy Lewis; his daughter, Elle Anderson; his son-in-law, Clarke Anderson; and grandchildren Ellison and Evans Anderson.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Before Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke to supporters to celebrate his victory Tuesday night, his son-in-law Daniel Hayworth opened with a prayer, thanking God for the chance to send Paxton to Washington.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
The family is typically represented by Vivienne Lewis, Joe Lewis’s daughter, and Nick Beucher, Vivienne’s son-in-law.
—Tottenham Hotspur, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 1 June 2026
Lewis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy Lewis; his daughter, Elle Anderson; his son-in-law, Clarke Anderson; and grandchildren Ellison and Evans Anderson.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Before Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke to supporters to celebrate his victory Tuesday night, his son-in-law Daniel Hayworth opened with a prayer, thanking God for the chance to send Paxton to Washington.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
The family is typically represented by Vivienne Lewis, Joe Lewis’s daughter, and Nick Beucher, Vivienne’s son-in-law.
—Tottenham Hotspur, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“Son-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/son-in-law. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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