Dr. B.B. Jones1

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Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Dr. B.B. Jones married Mellie Kingery.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mellie Kingery
Child

Citations

  1. [S43] Humphries, Descendants of Robert Jones of South Carolina..., 65.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mellie Kingery1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Mellie Kingery married Dr. B.B. Jones.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Dr. B.B. Jones
Child

Citations

  1. [S43] Humphries, Descendants of Robert Jones of South Carolina..., 65.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Gwendolyn Joanne Jones1

F, b. 3 October 1934
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Gwendolyn Joanne Jones was born on 3 October 1934.1 
FatherWilbur Sparks Jones1
MotherJosephine Grace Humphries1,2
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 1R. 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of John Jones

Citations

  1. [S43] Humphries, Descendants of Robert Jones of South Carolina..., 65.
  2. [S109] Humphries, Descendants of John Thurman of Virginia..., p. 23.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Carolyn Annette Jones1

F, b. 3 October 1934
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Carolyn Annette Jones was born on 3 October 1934.1 
FatherWilbur Sparks Jones1
MotherJosephine Grace Humphries1,2
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, 1R. 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of John Jones

Citations

  1. [S43] Humphries, Descendants of Robert Jones of South Carolina..., 65.
  2. [S109] Humphries, Descendants of John Thurman of Virginia..., p. 23.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jane Cowan1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Jane Cowan married James Tennessee Doherty, son of Brig-Gen. George Doherty and Priscilla Goforth, on 13 February 1794 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

James Tennessee Doherty b. 1774, d. bef Dec 1832

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

George Jack1

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Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*George Jack married Polly Doherty, daughter of Brig-Gen. George Doherty and Priscilla Goforth, on 6 April 1804 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Polly Doherty d. 1817

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Leath1

M, b. about 1680, d. about 1745
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship6th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*James Leath was born about 1680 in probably Scotland or Ireland.1,2,3 
Death*He died about 1745 in Page Co., VA.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: 6th great-grandfather. 
Settled*James Leath was settled before 26 January 1735/36 on the South Branch of the Shenandoah River, VA.3 

Family
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 1.
  3. [S203] O'Dell, Pioneers of Old Frederick County, VA, p. 423.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Alexander Mathews/Mathes Jr.1,2

M, b. 12 March 1740, d. July 1806
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Alexander Mathews/Mathes Jr. was born on 12 March 1740 in Augusta Co., VA.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Leith, daughter of George Leeth and Miriam, on 21 March 1769 in Augusta Co., VA.1,2 
Death*Alexander Mathews/Mathes Jr. died in July 1806 in Washington Co., TN, at age 66.1 
FatherAlexander Mathews Sr.2
MotherGrizzie2
Kinship*Relationship: Husband of 4th great-grandaunt. 
Note*Alexander Mathews/Mathes Jr. He moved to Washington County, NC (now TN) in 1782.1 

Family

Anna Leith b. 8 Mar 1749, d. 24 Feb 1824

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James H. Knott1,2

M, b. 4 January 1870, d. 20 November 1941
Pedigree (click to see)
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*James H. Knott married Sendonia Elizabeth Camp.1,5,3 
Birth*James H. Knott was born on 4 January 1870 in AL.1,2,3,4 
Death*He died on 20 November 1941 in Harris Clinic, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN, at age 71 from complications of diabetes mellitus.2 
Burial*He was buried on 23 November 1941 in Macedonia Cemetery, Lawrence Co., TN.2,3 
FatherFranklin Spencer Knott3,4 b. abt 1818, d. bef 1880
MotherMary Amanda Freeman3,4 b. abt Oct 1827, d. 26 Dec 1894
Kinship*Relationship: great-granduncle. 

Family 1

Sendonia Elizabeth Camp b. 5 Nov 1873, d. 22 Apr 1965

Family 2
Children

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
  2. [S92] Alexander and Gresham, At Rest Cemetery Records of Lawrence Co., TN, p. 226.
  3. [S190] Death Certificate of James Henry Knott, Lawrence Co., TN.
  4. [S197] 1870 US Census, Randolph Co., AL, Township 18, Gold Ridge Post Office, Family 154, page 459.
  5. [S92] Alexander and Gresham, At Rest Cemetery Records of Lawrence Co., TN, page 226.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sendonia Elizabeth Camp1,2,3

F, b. 5 November 1873, d. 22 April 1965
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Sendonia Elizabeth Camp is buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Lawrence Co., TN.2 
Marriage*She married James H. Knott, son of Franklin Spencer Knott and Mary Amanda Freeman.1,4,3 
Birth*Sendonia Elizabeth Camp was born on 5 November 1873 in AL.1,3,4 
Death*She died on 22 April 1965 at age 91.2 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

James H. Knott b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
  2. [S92] Alexander and Gresham, At Rest Cemetery Records of Lawrence Co., TN, p. 226.
  3. [S190] Death Certificate of James Henry Knott, Lawrence Co., TN.
  4. [S92] Alexander and Gresham, At Rest Cemetery Records of Lawrence Co., TN, page 226.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Wm. T. Knott1

M, b. about 1894
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Wm. T. Knott was born about 1894 in AL.1 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas E. Knott1

M, b. about 1897
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Thomas E. Knott was born about 1897 in AL.1 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Belle Knott1

F, b. about 1900
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Belle Knott was born about 1900 in GA.1 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sherrill Knott1

M, b. about 1903
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sherrill Knott was born about 1903 in GA.1 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Otis Knott1,2

M, b. 21 October 1905, d. 16 July 1976
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Otis Knott is buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Lawrence Co., TN.2 
Birth*He was born on 21 October 1905 in AL.1,2 
Death*He died on 16 July 1976 at age 70.2 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
  2. [S93] The Old Cemeteries Society of Lawrence County, Supplement to At Rest Cemetery records of Lawrence Co., TN, p. 687.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Curtis Knott1

M, b. 14 June 1908
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Curtis Knott was born on 14 June 1908 in AL.1,2 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
  2. [S93] The Old Cemeteries Society of Lawrence County, Supplement to At Rest Cemetery records of Lawrence Co., TN, p. 707.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Roy Knott1,2

M, b. 1910, d. 1957
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Roy Knott was born in 1910 in AL.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lucille Hood.3 
Death*Roy Knott died in 1957 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN.2,3 
Burial*He is buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Lawrence Co., TN.2 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Family

Lucille Hood b. 1915, d. 13 Jun 2007

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
  2. [S92] Alexander and Gresham, At Rest Cemetery Records of Lawrence Co., TN, p. 226.
  3. [S622] Mr. Greg Knott.
Last Edited28 Mar 2018

Herbert Knott1

M, b. about 1915
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Herbert Knott was born about 1915 in AL.1 
FatherJames H. Knott1 b. 4 Jan 1870, d. 20 Nov 1941
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S174] 1920 US Census, Lawrence Co., TN., ED 94, Sheet 5, line 53.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Leath1

F, b. about 1774, d. after 1825
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Elizabeth Leath was born about 1774 in Dunmore Co., VA.3 
Marriage*She married John Padgett on 25 December 1792 in Jefferson Co., TN.3 
Death*Elizabeth Leath died after 1825 in IN.3 
FatherJosiah Leath1,2 b. abt 1746, d. Aug 1787
MotherElizabeth Job1 b. abt 1748
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-grandaunt. 

Family

John Padgett b. abt 1770, d. bt 1850 - 1853

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 8.
  3. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

George Leath1

M, b. about 1777, d. about 1847
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*George Leath is buried in Nelson Gray Cemetery, Flat Lick, KY.4 
Birth*He was born about 1777 in Shenandoah Co., VA.4 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Arthur, daughter of Thomas Arthur and Sarah Arthur, on 22 January 1800 in Jefferson Co., TN.4 
Death*George Leath died about 1847 in Knox Co., KY.4 
FatherJosiah Leath1,2,3 b. abt 1746, d. Aug 1787
MotherElizabeth Job1 b. abt 1748
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-granduncle. 

Family

Elizabeth Arthur b. 1778, d. 12 Oct 1858

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 8.
  3. [S25] A Division of the real Estate of Josiah Leath, deceased, Jan. 6, 1814.
  4. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Barbara Leath1

F, b. 1780, d. 1 February 1845
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Barbara Leath is buried in George Family Cemetery, Blount Co., TN.3 
Birth*She was born in 1780 in Shenandoah Co., VA.3 
Marriage*She married Samuel George, son of Edward George and Martha, on 24 December 1799 in Jefferson Co., TN.3 
Death*Barbara Leath died on 1 February 1845 in Blount Co., TN.3 
FatherJosiah Leath1,2 b. abt 1746, d. Aug 1787
MotherElizabeth Job1 b. abt 1748
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-grandaunt. 

Family

Samuel George b. 1776, d. 2 May 1840

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 8.
  3. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 16.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Leath1,2

M, b. about 1784, d. between 1860 and 1869
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*James Leath was born about 1784 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1,4 
Marriage*He married Hetty Gant/Gaut(?) about 1807 in Jefferson Co., TN.1,4 
Death*James Leath died between 1860 and 1869 in Rusk Co., TX.4 
Burial*He is buried in Pirtle Baptist Cemetery, Pitner Junction, Rusk Co., TX.5
FatherJosiah Leath1,2,3 b. abt 1746, d. Aug 1787
MotherElizabeth Job1 b. abt 1748
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-grandfather. 
Interest* James and Hetty moved to Cherokee County, Alabama about 1833, settling in the Blanche area. In the late 1850's they moved to Rusk County, Texas, to live with their son John J. Leath.5 

Family

Hetty Gant/Gaut(?) b. abt 1792, d. bt 1860 - 1869
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 8.
  3. [S25] A Division of the real Estate of Josiah Leath, deceased, Jan. 6, 1814.
  4. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 17.
  5. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 18.
  6. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 50.
  7. [S1] Dr. Ben Dowdey, from phone conversations with Les Waltman and Andy Leath, Feb., 1995.
  8. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 52.
  9. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 53.
Last Edited18 May 2016

Hetty Gant/Gaut(?)1,2

F, b. about 1792, d. between 1860 and 1869
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Hetty Gant/Gaut(?) was born about 1792 in TN.3 
Marriage*She married James Leath, son of Josiah Leath and Elizabeth Job, about 1807 in Jefferson Co., TN.1,3 
Death*Hetty Gant/Gaut(?) died between 1860 and 1869 in Rusk Co., TX.2 
Burial*She is buried in Pirtle Baptist Cemetery, Pitner Junction, Rusk Co., TX, in an unmarked grave.2
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-grandmother. 

Family

James Leath b. abt 1784, d. bt 1860 - 1869
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S89] Interview of A.G. Campbell by Dr. Ben Dowdey, 1995.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 18.
  3. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 17.
  4. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 50.
  5. [S1] Dr. Ben Dowdey, from phone conversations with Les Waltman and Andy Leath, Feb., 1995.
  6. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 52.
  7. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 53.
Last Edited18 May 2016

Abigail C. Leath1

F, b. 1831, d. 1913
Pedigree (click to see)
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Abigail C. Leath was born in 1831 in TN.1 
Death*She died in 1913 in TX.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherJane Hill1 b. 4 Jun 1812, d. abt 1856
Kinship*Relationship: Great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Nancy C. Leath1

F, b. 1833
Pedigree (click to see)
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Nancy C. Leath married John Newman.1 
Birth*Nancy C. Leath was born in 1833 in TN.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherJane Hill1 b. 4 Jun 1812, d. abt 1856
Kinship*Relationship: Great-grandaunt. 

Family

John Newman

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Newman1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*John Newman married Nancy C. Leath, daughter of Rev. Josiah Leath and Jane Hill.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Husband of great-grandaunt. 

Family

Nancy C. Leath b. 1833

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Hill Leath1

M, b. 16 March 1838, d. 16 January 1885
Pedigree (click to see)
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*James Hill Leath is buried in Old Cemetery, Centre, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 16 March 1838 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ann Haseltine Richey in 1860.1 
Death*James Hill Leath died on 16 January 1885 at age 46.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherJane Hill1 b. 4 Jun 1812, d. abt 1856
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Family

Ann Haseltine Richey b. 2 Mar 1843, d. 15 Oct 1922

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Ann Haseltine Richey1

F, b. 2 March 1843, d. 15 October 1922
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Ann Haseltine Richey was born on 2 March 1843.1 
Marriage*She married James Hill Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Jane Hill, in 1860.1 
Death*Ann Haseltine Richey died on 15 October 1922 at age 79.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

James Hill Leath b. 16 Mar 1838, d. 16 Jan 1885

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Hetty L. Leath1

F, b. about 1840, d. between 1850 and 1859
Pedigree (click to see)
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Hetty L. Leath is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL, in an unmarked grave.2 
Birth*She was born about 1840 in Cherokee Co., AL.2 
Death*She died between 1850 and 1859 in Cherokee Co., AL.2 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherJane Hill1 b. 4 Jun 1812, d. abt 1856
Kinship*Relationship: Great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 51.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Alexander "Alex" Leath1

M, b. August 1843, d. between 1923 and 1930
Pedigree (click to see)
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*John Alexander "Alex" Leath is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL, Tombstone reads "Sergt. John A. Leath, Co. G, 19th Ala. Inf., CSA."2,1 
Marriage*He married Lucinda C. "Cindy" Emerson married during the Civil War.2 
Birth*John Alexander "Alex" Leath was born in August 1843 in Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Death*He died between 1923 and 1930 in Menlo, GA.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath2 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherJane Hill2 b. 4 Jun 1812, d. abt 1856
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 
Interest* John fought for the CSA as a Sgt. in Co. G, and a Capt. in Co. I, 19th Alabama Infantry. He lost his right arm at the shoulder during the Battle of Chickamaauga. From 1868-1870 and 1874-1878 he served as Cherokee County Tax Assessor, and as County Commissioner from 1884-1890. John and Cindy moved to Menlo, GA about 1905.1,3 

Family

Lucinda C. "Cindy" Emerson b. 7 Nov 1844, d. 20 Apr 1937
Children

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 140.
  2. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
  3. [S167] 1870 US Census, Cherokee Co., AL., Twp. 8, R16, family 101, p. 298.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014