Charles Maxwell Jones1

M, b. 2 October 1926
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Charles Maxwell Jones married Evelyn Andrews.1 
Birth*Charles Maxwell Jones was born on 2 October 1926.1 
FatherJohn Edward "Ed" Jones2 b. 12 Jul 1886, d. 5 Dec 1968
MotherJosephine "Josie" Brown2 b. 23 Jul 1886, d. 21 Feb 1966
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 2R. 

Family

Evelyn Andrews
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of John Jones

Citations

  1. [S290] Mrs. Kay Jones.
  2. [S43] Humphries, Descendants of Robert Jones of South Carolina..., page 62.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Travis Weyman Jones1

M, b. 22 February 1919
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Travis Weyman Jones was born on 22 February 1919 in Forest Park, Clayton Co., GA.1 
Marriage*He married Kathleen Elizabeth "Kay" Rowe, daughter of Samuel Antipas Rowe and Genevieve Elizabeth Canavan, on 30 March 1946 in St. Agnes Church, Milwaukee, WI.1 
FatherWeyman Watson Jones2 b. 18 Mar 1893, d. 11 Jun 1952
MotherClaudie June "Junia" Travis2 b. 22 May 1892, d. 2 May 1989
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 2R. 

Family

Kathleen Elizabeth "Kay" Rowe b. 4 Feb 1924
Children
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of John Jones

Citations

  1. [S290] Mrs. Kay Jones.
  2. [S43] Humphries, Descendants of Robert Jones of South Carolina..., page 62.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Caleb Jobe1

M, b. 26 May 1704, d. before 4 June 1750
Relationship5th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Caleb Jobe married Barbara.3 
Birth*Caleb Jobe was born on 26 May 1704 in Chester Co., PA.4 
Death*He died before 4 June 1750.4,1 
FatherAndrew Jobe1 b. abt 1670, d. bef 13 Sep 1722
MotherElizabeth Vernon1,2
Kinship*Relationship: 5th great-grandfather. 

Family

Barbara
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 5.
  2. [S203] O'Dell, Pioneers of Old Frederick County, VA, p. 427.
  3. [S203] O'Dell, Pioneers of Old Frederick County, VA, p. 429.
  4. [S203] O'Dell, Pioneers of Old Frederick County, VA, pp. 427-429.
  5. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 6.
  6. [S6] Assumptions or guesses made by Dr. Ben Dowdey.
Last Edited17 Feb 2017

Andrew Jobe1

M, b. about 1670, d. before 13 September 1722
Relationship6th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Andrew Jobe married Elizabeth Vernon.1,2 
Birth*Andrew Jobe was born about 1670.2 
Death*He died before 13 September 1722.2 
Kinship*Relationship: 6th great-grandfather. 

Family

Elizabeth Vernon
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 5.
  2. [S203] O'Dell, Pioneers of Old Frederick County, VA, p. 427.
Last Edited17 Feb 2017

Elizabeth Vernon1

F
Relationship6th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Elizabeth Vernon married Andrew Jobe.1,2 
Kinship*Relationship: 6th great-grandmother. 

Family

Andrew Jobe b. abt 1670, d. bef 13 Sep 1722
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 5.
  2. [S203] O'Dell, Pioneers of Old Frederick County, VA, p. 427.
Last Edited17 Feb 2017

Alexander Mathews Sr.1

M
Marriage*Alexander Mathews Sr. married Grizzie.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Grizzie
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Grizzie1

F
Marriage*Grizzie married Alexander Mathews Sr.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Alexander Mathews Sr.
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 8.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rachel McKay1

F, b. about 1760, d. 1842
Birth*Rachel McKay was born about 1760 in Frederick Co., VA.1 
Marriage*She married George Leath Jr., son of George Leeth and Miriam, on 6 October 1777 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 
Marriage*Rachel McKay married William Lillard, son of James Lillard and Keziah Bradley, on 28 August 1783 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 
Death*Rachel McKay died in 1842 in Polk Co., TN.1 
Interest* Rachel, a Quaker, was severed from the Quaker church when she married someone not of her faith.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th great-granduncle. 

Family 1

George Leath Jr. b. abt 1755, d. abt 1780

Family 2

William Lillard b. abt 1744, d. 1832

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 9.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Lillard1

M, b. about 1744, d. 1832
Birth*William Lillard was born about 1744 in Culpepper Co., VA.1 
Marriage*He married Rachel McKay on 28 August 1783 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 
Death*William Lillard died in 1832 in Monroe Co., TN.1 
FatherJames Lillard1
MotherKeziah Bradley1
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Rachel McKay b. abt 1760, d. 1842

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 9.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Lillard1

M
Marriage*James Lillard married Keziah Bradley.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Keziah Bradley
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 9.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Keziah Bradley1

F
Marriage*Keziah Bradley married James Lillard.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

James Lillard
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 9.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Nancy McKay1

F, b. about 1766, d. between 1830 and 1836
Birth*Nancy McKay was born about 1766 in Frederick Co., VA.1 
Marriage*She married Ebenezer Leeth, son of George Leeth and Miriam, on 29 August 1782 in Shenandoah Co., VA.1 
Death*Nancy McKay died between 1830 and 1836 in Bibb Co., AL.1 
FatherJames McKay1
MotherMary Chester1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th great-granduncle. 

Family

Ebenezer Leeth b. abt 1761, d. 10 Feb 1837

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 9.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James McKay1

M
Marriage*James McKay married Mary Chester.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mary Chester
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 9.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Chester1

F
Marriage*Mary Chester married James McKay.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

James McKay
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 9.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Miriam Leath1

F, b. 12 October 1768, d. 1848
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Miriam Leath is buried in the Elliott Family Cemetery, Dunlap, Sequatchie Co., TN.1 
Birth*She was born on 12 October 1768 in Frederick Co., VA.1 
Marriage*She married William Elliott on 22 June 1790 in Greene (now Jefferson) Co., NC (now TN).1 
Death*Miriam Leath died in 1848 in Marion Co., TN.1 
FatherJosiah Leath1 b. abt 1746, d. Aug 1787
MotherElizabeth Job1 b. abt 1748
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-grandaunt. 

Family

William Elliott b. 14 Nov 1764, d. 27 Jun 1834

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 13.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Elliott1

M, b. 14 November 1764, d. 27 June 1834
Burial*William Elliott is buried in the Elliott Family Cemetery, Dunlap, Sequatchie Co., TN.1 
Birth*He was born on 14 November 1764 in York Co., PA.1 
Marriage*He married Miriam Leath, daughter of Josiah Leath and Elizabeth Job, on 22 June 1790 in Greene (now Jefferson) Co., NC (now TN).1 
Death*William Elliott died on 27 June 1834 in Marion Co., TN, at age 69.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 3rd great-grandaunt. 

Family

Miriam Leath b. 12 Oct 1768, d. 1848

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 13.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Josiah Leeth III1

M, b. 1796, d. between 1870 and 1879
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Josiah Leeth III was born in 1796 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*He died between 1870 and 1879 in Hardin Co., TN.1 
FatherJosiah Leath Jr.1 b. 1770, d. 1850
MotherRachel Doherty1 b. abt 1775, d. 1840
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 35.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Padgett1

M, b. about 1770, d. between 1850 and 1853
Birth*John Padgett was born about 1770 in VA.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Leath, daughter of Josiah Leath and Elizabeth Job, on 25 December 1792 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*John Padgett died between 1850 and 1853 in Worthington, Greene Co., IN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 3rd great-grandaunt. 

Family

Elizabeth Leath b. abt 1774, d. aft 1825

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Arthur1

F, b. 1778, d. 12 October 1858
Burial*Elizabeth Arthur is buried in Nelson Gray Cemetery, Flat Lick, KY.1 
Birth*She was born in 1778 in Bedford Co., VA.1 
Marriage*She married George Leath, son of Josiah Leath and Elizabeth Job, on 22 January 1800 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Elizabeth Arthur died on 12 October 1858 in Knox Co., KY.1 
FatherThomas Arthur1
MotherSarah Arthur1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd great-granduncle. 

Family

George Leath b. abt 1777, d. abt 1847

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Arthur1

M
Marriage*Thomas Arthur married Sarah Arthur.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Sarah Arthur
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Arthur1

F
Marriage*Sarah Arthur married Thomas Arthur.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Thomas Arthur
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 15.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Samuel George1

M, b. 1776, d. 2 May 1840
Burial*Samuel George is buried in George Family Cemetery, Blount Co., TN.1 
Birth*He was born in 1776 in PA.1 
Marriage*He married Barbara Leath, daughter of Josiah Leath and Elizabeth Job, on 24 December 1799 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Samuel George died on 2 May 1840 in Blount Co., PA.1 
FatherEdward George1
MotherMartha1
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 3rd great-grandaunt. 

Family

Barbara Leath b. 1780, d. 1 Feb 1845

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 16.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Edward George1

M
Marriage*Edward George married Martha.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Martha
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 16.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Martha1

F
Marriage*Martha married Edward George.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Edward George
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 16.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jeremiah M. Leeth1

M, b. about 1808, d. about 1849
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jeremiah M. Leeth was born about 1808 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Jane Gass, daughter of Samuel Gass, on 2 January 1830 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Jeremiah M. Leeth died about 1849 in Cherokee Co., TX.1 
FatherJames Leath1 b. abt 1784, d. bt 1860 - 1869
MotherHetty Gant/Gaut(?)1 b. abt 1792, d. bt 1860 - 1869
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd great-granduncle. 

Family

Jane Gass d. bt 1840 - 1849
Children

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 50.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 138.
  3. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 51.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jane Gass1

F, d. between 1840 and 1849
Marriage*Jane Gass married Jeremiah M. Leeth, son of James Leath and Hetty Gant/Gaut(?), on 2 January 1830 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Jane Gass died between 1840 and 1849.1 
FatherSamuel Gass1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2nd great-granduncle. 

Family

Jeremiah M. Leeth b. abt 1808, d. abt 1849
Children

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 50.
  2. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 138.
  3. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 51.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Ann Leeth1

F, b. about 1814, d. after 1870
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Ann Leeth was born about 1814 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*She died after 1870 was living in Rusk Co. TX., in 1870.1 
FatherJames Leath1 b. abt 1784, d. bt 1860 - 1869
MotherHetty Gant/Gaut(?)1 b. abt 1792, d. bt 1860 - 1869
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 18.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Ellison1

M, b. 25 May 1813, d. after 1880
Birth*John Ellison was born on 25 May 1813 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*He died after 1880.1 
FatherJonathan Ellison1
MotherRachel1
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2nd great-grandaunt. 

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 52.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jonathan Ellison1

M
Marriage*Jonathan Ellison married Rachel.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Rachel
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 52.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Rachel1

F
Marriage*Rachel married Jonathan Ellison.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Jonathan Ellison
Child

Citations

  1. [S115] Waltman and Leath, Leath (Leeth/Leith) Family History, Vol. I, p. 52.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014