Lucinda C. "Cindy" Emerson1

F, b. 7 November 1844, d. 20 April 1937
Burial*Lucinda C. "Cindy" Emerson is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married John Alexander "Alex" Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Jane Hill, married during the Civil War.2 
Birth*Lucinda C. "Cindy" Emerson was born on 7 November 1844 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 20 April 1937 in Menlo, GA, at age 92.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

John Alexander "Alex" Leath b. Aug 1843, d. bt 1923 - 1930
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.
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Mary J. Leath1

F, b. 23 December 1846, d. 17 March 1904
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Mary J. Leath is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Birth*She was born on 23 December 1846 in AL.1 
Death*She died on 17 March 1904 at age 57.1 
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.
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George Britton Leath1,2

M, b. 1849, d. 12 January 1899
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*George Britton Leath is buried in Pine Springs Cemetery, Smith Co., TX.2 
Birth*He was born in 1849 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Amaryllis Thomas on 21 January 1869 in Smith Co., TX.2 
Death*George Britton Leath died on 12 January 1899 in Pine Springs, Smith Co., TX.2 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherJane Hill1 b. 4 Jun 1812, d. abt 1856
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 
Note*George Britton Leath He was living in Tyler, TX. in 1892.1 

Family

Mary Amaryllis Thomas b. 26 Dec 1847, d. 25 Apr 1938
Child

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. 141.
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Margaret E. Leath1

F, b. 1854
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Margaret E. Leath married John Day.1 
Birth*Margaret E. Leath was born in 1854 in AL.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 Day

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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John Day1

M
Marriage*John Day married Margaret E. Leath, daughter of Rev. Josiah Leath and Jane Hill.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Husband of great-grandaunt. 

Family

Margaret E. Leath b. 1854

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Levi Sanford Leath1

M, b. 10 March 1867, d. 8 March 1937
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Levi Sanford Leath is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Willie Henderson.1 
Marriage*Levi Sanford Leath married Alice Green Duff.1 
Birth*Levi Sanford Leath was born on 10 March 1867 in Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Death*He died on 8 March 1937 at age 69.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Family 1

Alice Green Duff b. 20 Nov 1880, d. 22 Nov 1953

Family 2

Willie Henderson b. abt 1867, d. abt 1899

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Willie Henderson1

F, b. about 1867, d. about 1899
Marriage*Willie Henderson married Levi Sanford Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins.1 
Birth*Willie Henderson was born about 1867.1 
Death*She died about 1899.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

Levi Sanford Leath b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 8 Mar 1937

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Alice Green Duff1

F, b. 20 November 1880, d. 22 November 1953
Burial*Alice Green Duff is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Levi Sanford Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins.1 
Birth*Alice Green Duff was born on 20 November 1880.1 
Death*She died on 22 November 1953 at age 73.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

Levi Sanford Leath b. 10 Mar 1867, d. 8 Mar 1937

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Jeremiah Johnson Leath1

M, b. 1868
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jeremiah Johnson Leath was born in 1868 in AL.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Andrew Jackson "Jack" Leath1,2

M, b. 25 November 1870, d. 21 January 1946
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Andrew Jackson "Jack" Leath is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1,2 
Birth*He was born on 25 November 1870 in Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.2 
Marriage*He married Leah Lottie Annie Lewis, daughter of Anderson Lewis and Mary Jane Browder, on 11 October 1891 in Cherokee Co., AL.1,2 
Death*Andrew Jackson "Jack" Leath died on 21 January 1946 in Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL, at age 75.1,2 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Family

Leah Lottie Annie Lewis b. 30 Jun 1874, d. 19 Dec 1974
Child

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. 143.
  3. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 144.
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Leah Lottie Annie Lewis1,2

F, b. 30 June 1874, d. 19 December 1974
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Leah Lottie Annie Lewis is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.2 
Birth*She was born on 30 June 1874 in near Gaylesville, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Andrew Jackson "Jack" Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins, on 11 October 1891 in Cherokee Co., AL.1,2 
Death*Leah Lottie Annie Lewis died on 19 December 1974 in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL, at age 100.2 
FatherAnderson Lewis1 b. 24 May 1841, d. 22 Sep 1920
MotherMary Jane Browder1 b. 18 Aug 1841, d. 22 Feb 1929
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 3R; wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

Andrew Jackson "Jack" Leath b. 25 Nov 1870, d. 21 Jan 1946
Child

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. 143.
  3. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 144.
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Georgia Leath1

F, b. 30 July 1873, d. 31 July 1952
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Georgia Leath is buried in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, near Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Birth*She was born on 30 July 1873 in Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Alexander Breckenridge Miller on 15 December 1891.1 
Death*Georgia Leath died on 31 July 1952 at age 79.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-grandaunt. 

Family

Alexander Breckenridge Miller b. 15 Mar 1863, d. 2 Dec 1954

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Alexander Breckenridge Miller1

M, b. 15 March 1863, d. 2 December 1954
Burial*Alexander Breckenridge Miller is buried in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, near Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 15 March 1863 in Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Georgia Leath, daughter of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins, on 15 December 1891.1 
Death*Alexander Breckenridge Miller died on 2 December 1954 at age 91.1 
Note*Alexander Breckenridge Miller He was the son of Lansford Alexander Miller and Amanda Browder.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Husband of great-grandaunt. 

Family

Georgia Leath b. 30 Jul 1873, d. 31 Jul 1952

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Robert Alexander Leath1

M, b. 5 July 1875
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Robert Alexander Leath was born on 5 July 1875.1 
Marriage*He married Bonnie Elizabeth Johnson in December 1895.1 
Marriage*Robert Alexander Leath married Olie King Martin on 10 January 1944.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Family 1

Bonnie Elizabeth Johnson b. 13 Jul 1876, d. May 1943

Family 2

Olie King Martin b. 30 Aug 1901

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Bonnie Elizabeth Johnson1

F, b. 13 July 1876, d. May 1943
Birth*Bonnie Elizabeth Johnson was born on 13 July 1876.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Alexander Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins, in December 1895.1 
Death*Bonnie Elizabeth Johnson died in May 1943 at age 66.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

Robert Alexander Leath b. 5 Jul 1875

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Olie King Martin1

F, b. 30 August 1901
Birth*Olie King Martin was born on 30 August 1901.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Alexander Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins, on 10 January 1944.1 
Kinship*Relationship: Wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

Robert Alexander Leath b. 5 Jul 1875

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Clay Leath1

M, b. 1 June 1878, d. 8 October 1955
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Clay Leath is buried in Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 1 June 1878.1 
Death*He died on 8 October 1955 at age 77.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath1 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Washington Webster Leath1

M, b. 11 November 1879, d. 11 September 1942
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Washington Webster Leath is buried in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, near Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Birth*He was born on 11 November 1879 in Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Willie Mae "Maggie" Lewis, daughter of Anderson Lewis and Mary Jane Browder, on 27 July 1902 in Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Death*Washington Webster Leath died on 11 September 1942 in Cherokee Co., AL, at age 62.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath2 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins2 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Family

Willie Mae "Maggie" Lewis b. 16 Jul 1879, d. 26 Jun 1962
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 145.
  2. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
  3. [S396] Mr. Robert Leath.
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Willie Mae "Maggie" Lewis1

F, b. 16 July 1879, d. 26 June 1962
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Willie Mae "Maggie" Lewis is buried in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, near Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Birth*She was born on 16 July 1879 in Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Washington Webster Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins, on 27 July 1902 in Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Death*Willie Mae "Maggie" Lewis died on 26 June 1962 in Centre, Cherokee Co., AL, at age 82.1 
FatherAnderson Lewis1 b. 24 May 1841, d. 22 Sep 1920
MotherMary Jane Browder1 b. 18 Aug 1841, d. 22 Feb 1929
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 3R; wife of great-granduncle. 
Num Child*Willie Mae "Maggie" Lewis had seven children.1 

Family

Washington Webster Leath b. 11 Nov 1879, d. 11 Sep 1942
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 145.
  2. [S396] Mr. Robert Leath.
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Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath1

M, b. 29 July 1884, d. 31 December 1964
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath is buried in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Mrs. Odie B. Wade Gentles.3 
Birth*Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath was born on 29 July 1884 in Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Marriage*He married Terah L. Canterberry, daughter of James N. Canterberry and Annie L. Goode, on 16 September 1906 in Etowah Co., AL.1 
Divorce*Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath and Mrs. Odie B. Wade Gentles were divorced in 1932.1 
Death*Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath died on 31 December 1964 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, at age 80.1 
FatherRev. Josiah Leath2 b. 8 Jan 1810, d. 24 Apr 1893
MotherMary Jane Scoggins2 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: Great-granduncle. 

Family 1

Mrs. Odie B. Wade Gentles

Family 2

Terah L. Canterberry b. Sep 1884, d. Oct 1910

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 145.
  2. [S21] Mrs. Robert N. Mann, Cherokee County Heritage, V.II, No. 1, Jan. 1973, p. 26.
  3. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Terah L. Canterberry1

F, b. September 1884, d. October 1910
Burial*Terah L. Canterberry is buried in Leath Family Cemetery, Blanche, Cherokee Co., AL.1 
Birth*She was born in September 1884 in Alabama City, Etowah Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins, on 16 September 1906 in Etowah Co., AL.1 
Death*Terah L. Canterberry died in October 1910 at age 26.1 
FatherJames N. Canterberry1
MotherAnnie L. Goode1
Kinship*Relationship: Wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath b. 29 Jul 1884, d. 31 Dec 1964

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 145.
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Mrs. Odie B. Wade Gentles1

F
Marriage*Mrs. Odie B. Wade Gentles married Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath, son of Rev. Josiah Leath and Mary Jane Scoggins.2 
Divorce*Mrs. Odie B. Wade Gentles and Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath were divorced in 1932.1 
Kinship*Relationship: second wife of great-granduncle. 

Family

Benjamin Hill "Ben" Leath b. 29 Jul 1884, d. 31 Dec 1964

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 145.
  2. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Barnett1

M
Marriage*Barnett married Mary Jane Scoggins, daughter of Sanford Scoggins and Matilda.1 
Note*Barnett He died in the Civil War.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mary Jane Scoggins b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Children

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V. XIV, No. 2, Oct. 1975, p. 76.
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Martha Barnett1

F, b. 1860
Marriage*Martha Barnett married Dunaway.1 
Birth*Martha Barnett was born in 1860.1 
FatherBarnett1
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Dunaway

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V. XIV, No. 2, Oct. 1975, p. 76.
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Dunaway1

M
Marriage*Dunaway married Martha Barnett, daughter of Barnett and Mary Jane Scoggins.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Martha Barnett b. 1860

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V. XIV, No. 2, Oct. 1975, p. 76.
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Johnnie Barnett1

F, b. 1862
Marriage*Johnnie Barnett married Mills.1 
Birth*Johnnie Barnett was born in 1862.1 
FatherBarnett1
MotherMary Jane Scoggins1 b. 23 Dec 1840, d. 17 Mar 1904
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mills

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V. XIV, No. 2, Oct. 1975, p. 76.
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Mills1

M
Marriage*Mills married Johnnie Barnett, daughter of Barnett and Mary Jane Scoggins.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Johnnie Barnett b. 1862

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V. XIV, No. 2, Oct. 1975, p. 76.
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Sanford Scoggins1

M
Marriage*Sanford Scoggins married Matilda.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Matilda
Child

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Matilda1

F
Marriage*Matilda married Sanford Scoggins.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Sanford Scoggins
Child

Citations

  1. [S14] __________, "Settlers of Northeast Alabama", V.III, No. 1, July 1969, pp. 6-8.
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Malinda Webb1

F, b. about 1839
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Malinda Webb was born about 1839 in TN.1 
FatherJames C. Webb1 b. 12 Feb 1816, d. 16 Aug 1881
MotherPriscilla Gregory1 b. 12 Feb 1817, d. 22 Jul 1868
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S166] 1860 US Census, Cherokee Co., AL., Third District, Gaylesville, page 123.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014