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Commodore Butler League line

remember4us — 2012-02-14 21:29:42Z

Born 4 May 1837 in Greenville county, SC and died 3 Jun 1925. Are there any descendants or researchers of this line around the boards here that could possibly help me clear up some of the research I have on this family?

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

garyleague11 — 2011-12-21 21:53:24Z

I am the one in Alabama. I do not know how this is going to go. I was hoping to find League's to get together and post their lines and see if we could find out qwho is connected. By any chance are You a descendenantof William and John League. They have our branch listed as Descended from them in one place biut I am skeptical. I have also done a dna test with ftdna.I wonder if any one form Willliam's line has also.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

walt_league — 2011-12-20 19:58:30Z

There are several Gary League's on Facebook, I didn't know which one was you.
I'm one of the League's from Baltimore and would like to join the group. Walt League, Arnold Maryland.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

walt_league — 2011-12-20 19:58:27Z

There are several Gary League's on Facebook, I didn't know which one was you.
I'm one of the League's from Baltimore and would like to join the group. Walt League, Arnold Maryland.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

jleague5 — 2011-10-31 11:55:27Z

Soory, that's not a name that I am familiar with. I have researched the Leagues of eastern Baltimore County and ability to connect people (especially females) is lacking during the pre-1850 period.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

agategs — 2011-10-31 00:43:51Z

A question for those researching the Leagues in Baltimore - does anyone know of Susan (Susannah) M. League, born abt. 1803, who married Richard Silence in 1817? I'm trying to find out who her parents were.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

jleague5 — 2011-10-30 13:41:46Z

Hi Nancy. I am also descended from the Baltimore County Leagues. I live near Annapolis now. My research only goes back to 1690 in Maryland. I'd love to compare notes with you some time.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

garyleague11 — 2011-10-29 17:46:10Z

I guess I am a little hard to find. MAybe I will change it a bit. What I am trying to do is compare family lines and see if I can find some of my relations. I ahve dome=ne a DNA Test. My farthest proven ancestor is Aaron League in Virginia born abt. 1730 in Virginia. You can alsoreply to my e-mail pragueaxelyellow@yahoo.com

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

NJLeague52 — 2011-10-29 17:26:50Z

Hi. I am Nancy League. I live in Alexandria, VA at present. I am Descended from The League line out of Baltimore Maryland and Annapolis Maryland. I have only been able to go back to 1160 from Kent, England. Any Information would be greatly appreciated.
I am on Facebook as well. Where would I go to see the group and joint hte discussion?

Re: looking for league history

joyce_buis — 2011-10-14 13:07:38Z

Henry Sanders was married to Martha Jane League,sister to John Thomas League(my great grandfather) They are listed on the Ohio census.

Joyce

Re: looking for league history

VickiC75 — 2011-10-14 01:59:23Z

thats great, Istill havent found anything on my granmothers father,his name was Dave League,an was born in 1865 in Ky. the last an only thing I have is in 1900 living in Ky.,then she went to live with the Sanders(Henry an Mary).if there is anything that you have of them it would be appreciated, thanks.

League in Prince Edward Co. Va.

sswan118 — 2011-09-27 18:33:44Z

I am researching the family of James League and Fanny Kitchen.They were married 22 Nov 1819 In PE Co Va.(William Loven surety) I find a James in census records for 1810 , 1820 & 1840.in P.E. Co Va.
Ages in 1810 do not match to be same James in 1820 but 1820 could be same as 1840. Has anyone researched this family? I believe they have connections to Charlotte Co Va as they are in the same general area.Have also seen reference to Amelia Co. Va. and that is same general area also.Any help would be appreciated. Fanny Kitchen had a sister,Sally, that married William Gollahon 29 Oct 1805 in Prince Edward County Va.Please contact mfhtk@ceva.net

Re: looking for league history

joyce_buis — 2011-09-27 12:03:28Z

Yes we are related. Your Charles was a cousin to my grandfather William Franklin League.

Re: looking for league history

VickiC75 — 2011-09-24 01:30:54Z

Charles League was my great grandfather,mygrandfather was Thomas Stallard League,my father was Charles League.I do believe that we are related.

Re: league family tree

joyce_buis — 2011-08-20 19:56:47Z

Check Ohio censes.

Re: looking for league history

rootdigger1900 — 2011-08-20 03:52:10Z

Shirley Ross and Mary League are listed as parents on the death certificate. please go find it and see for yourself.

If Thomas was the father, why wasn't his name listed as father? Perhaps they named the baby after him as he was an uncle.

Re: looking for league history

joyce_buis — 2011-08-20 01:34:44Z

Thomas Stallard League was the father's name

Re: looking for league history

joyce_buis — 2011-08-20 01:32:18Z

Your Charles League was a brother to my John Thomas League.Their father was George League and mother was Elizabeth Lyons League.

Re: league family tree

joyce_buis — 2011-08-07 22:37:21Z

Think we are related. Get back in touxh with me.

Re: league family tree

frankleague — 2011-08-07 16:40:27Z

John Francis League. my grandfather was born in Rome, Ga. His grandfather built the railroad from Galveston to Houston Tx.
He started a town halfway between called League City, Tx. Thats a good place to start.

Re: looking for league history

joyce_buis — 2011-07-13 16:06:37Z

Charles was related to my League line. I think he was my father's great uncle and was from Danville,Ky.

Re: looking for league history

rootdigger1900 — 2011-07-11 00:18:12Z

by accident, I found additional information on a child of Shirley Ross & Mary League:
Stallard Ross, born Oct. 8, 1937, died Oct. 15, 1938 of Pneumonia with secondary cause of Cardiac Insufficiency.
He was one year and seven days old. Death reported by Thomas League of North Bend, Ohio.
Stallard is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves, Ohio, and today I entered his burial information there in FindAGrave.
Hamilton County, Division of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death 57860
I am not sure many people knew of this little boy, I certainly did not.

Looking for a Cherokee woman who married a League

league621 — 2011-07-08 21:21:16Z

Looking for information about a League ( possibly on the William League side who married a cherokee woman he name might have been sarah clark but I am NOT sure
Thanks

Re: william league

withjc — 2011-04-05 22:40:37Z

I found a William League born in 1804 in Virginia. That is all I could find though, and I believe it was on an Ohio 1850 Census record that I found the information.

William League

withjc — 2011-04-05 22:37:33Z

I have been looking for information on George Stephen League for a very long time. He was born in 1806 in Virginia, according to 1850 Cass County, Illinois Census Records and about two weeks ago I found a William League born in Virginia in 1804; who moved to Ohio. I am looking for information on William; just in case he is George Stephen League's brother or a cousin perhaps. But since they are only two years apart, I wonder if they are brothers. If you have any information on William League please let me know. Thank-you!

George Stephen League

withjc — 2011-04-05 18:38:27Z

My mystery ancestor is eluding me completely. I'm beginning to think the facts may be inaccurate. Although I did find a William League in Virginia born in 1804. Is he George Stephen's brother? Or maybe not. Also, Why does George have the middle name Stephen? Perhaps his father is Stephen or an uncle perhaps? I am also looking for Reuben, and David. All of these names appear numerous times in our family tree. So I am on the look out for Reuben born in the early 1800's, Stephen born in the early 1800's, William has been found -if he is connected to my George Stephen League, George and David.

Re: origin of league name

withjc — 2011-03-23 21:44:35Z

My League is George Stephen League who was born in Virginia in 1806. Supposedly his father is Thomas League who was born in California and was born in 1780. What I want to know is if anyone who has traced their tree future than 1780 thinks I am part of their family tree. If so I would like to know. I'm trying to find information so I can get future back on my tree and find my country of origin. I'd like to know what family line I belong to. I already know about the descendants of George Stephen League. I would really appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you!

Re: Looking for connections to two families of Leagues

withjc — 2011-03-12 06:29:30Z

Hi, this is possible. My GGGrandfather is George Stephen League and his father is Thomas League from California, who was born in 1870. I know nothing else but want to keep the lines open. Hope to hear more, also.

Thomas League from California

withjc — 2011-03-12 06:08:40Z

Hi, I am looking for any information on Thomas League born in 1780 in California and died in Virginia, date unknown. He had a son, by the name of George Stephen League who was born in Virginia, between 1806 to 1810, and at some point of his childhood, George Stephen became an orphan. Any information at all is appreciated.

Re: Are any leagues French Hugenots

withjc — 2011-03-12 05:55:29Z

Do you think there is any chance that my Great, Great Grandfather-George Stephen League is related to you? I would like to get further back. I have heard that a Thomas League was Georges father but I have not heard any other information. Donna

Re: origin of league name

withjc — 2011-03-12 05:52:54Z

I've heard that also, but I also found on the internet that League originates from the Scottish Kingdom Of Dalriada which also existed in the highlands of Ireland. In fact it states that many people migrated from the Dalriada in Ireland to the Dariada Kingdom in Scotland. The Gaelic form of the name League name is M'A'Lios or Mac Giolla losa meaning 'Son of the Servant of Jesus.' and comes in many forms. MacLeish, MacCleish, McLise, McLish, MacGillies, MacLeash, and many more.

Re: Are any leagues French Hugenots

pragueaxelyellow — 2011-03-05 15:09:37Z

I* would appreciate that. My e-mail is pragueaxelyelllow@yahoo.com so you could drop me a line there. I have only gotten back to Aaron league in Virginia. Family tradition has it That this League family came from Ireland.

Re: Are any leagues French Hugenots

N2CU1 — 2011-02-27 15:04:39Z

Glad to see you are still on board. Saw you post Sunmday morning on my way to church. I may have lots of info for you on your family. Let me search my records. I am descended from Samuel League of Dekalb Co. Dekalb Co. wasw formed from Smith Co., thus the confusion about where your family comes from. So far my cousins and I have traced three sets of Leagues that originated in Smith, Dekalb and Putnam counties.

Re: Are any leagues French Hugenots

skiweeze11 — 2011-02-27 04:51:38Z

I haven't been able to get anywhere with my genealogy. However, my family of leagues are a mixed breed (said to be french and african american. My father was Felix eugene League born in the 1920s. He had one brother, Robert C league. His parents were Henry and Lucille League, who were from smith county, tenesee. some have told me that it was also known as DeKalb. I am a product of a second marriage, but all of us, as well as my father, are very fair complected. Any info you may have on mixed breed League would be greatly appreciated.

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

garyleague11 — 2011-02-26 16:16:24Z

I think at least some of the early Leagues were English such as WIlliam and another John League. I ahve never found any proof that my ancestors were Irish although they are according to family tradition. Tjey came in the 1700's or possibly the 1600's. I ahve nopt gotten pst Aaron born In the 1700's in Virginia.

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

garyleague11 — 2011-02-26 16:12:41Z

My information is that William League and a John League were English Leagues. I have researched Maryland a little and found that there were some Leagues in Ireland; However I believe they did not migrate here until the 1800's

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

seraphfim — 2011-02-22 18:37:01Z

PS. my mother was born in Baltimore, as was her father.

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

seraphfim — 2011-02-22 18:35:05Z

Your information makes sense; I still have family in MD and DE, but since my grandfather has died (Thomas E League), my branch of Leagues has pretty much relocated to Pennsylvania, and the family I have down in MD and DE don't bear the surname, anymore. My uncle never had any children to pass the name on. There certainly weren't many Irishmen in that area of Maryland during that time, so I always assumed my grandfather was right, and we were English Leagues.

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

jleague5 — 2011-02-22 18:28:33Z

Thanks for the update. Just so you know, I live in MD and have done a lot of research into this subject. I have never been able to connect William League of 1680 to any other later Leagues. There is a gap between 1680 and the early 1700s were the League name never appears in any records that I have found. Then, the League name/family is found to coninuously inhabit the eastern Baltimore County area of Chase and the Gunpowder River. I am directly descended from this line.

The earliest references to the name I can find are:

Thomas Leage arriving in VA between 1663 and 1679
William League demanding rights to property in 1680
William Leagar (could be a misspelling) in 1671.

The exact wording of the 1680 William League entry in the record is: "William League of Kent Co. demands rtts to fifty Acres of Land for his time of Service performed in this Province. Warrant then grants to said League for Fifty Acres of Land owe to him as above."

Since it was common in 17th century MD for indentured servants to serve 3-4 years before receiving their promised parcel of land, one could assume that William actually arrived sometime in the 1670s and served his time farming on a plantation.

I have seen many references in this community to the League name being of Irish origin. This may be true, but I rather doubt there were many Irish immigrants arriving in Maryland at that time. At least the lists of passengers that exist are populated primarily with Englishmen.

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

seraphfim — 2011-02-22 18:07:41Z

I think they may not have been originally Irish, although the name itself has a certain Irish feel for it. At that point in time, the English were everywhere and intermarried. I did the same thing and got the same answers: some say Scottish, some say English, some say Irish.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

seraphfim — 2011-02-22 18:05:00Z

I wonder if some of the older folks in my family would be willing to test? I guess it depends on the cost, of course, as things are touch and go financially right now. I would like to look into it though!

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

seraphfim — 2011-02-22 17:56:45Z

I vaguely remember seeing something of the same; honestly, my info comes from another family member's work from years ago; I am trying to re-verify much of it; hence, I posted it to see if anyone notices any discrepancies or can help me validate things :)

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

pragueaxelyeelow — 2011-02-22 15:30:33Z

To be honest with you I don't remember. I believe someone found him in Queen Anne's County Maryland. He first came to Kent COunty Maryland from England in 1680. I had been in touch with the Maryland Historical SOciety and for the hour of research they did they told me that after a certain date he was no longer found in Kent County.I understand he was married to someone named Mary and had a son named John.I tried doing some research in one county.It was freee but I got what I paid for.Nothing. The Maryland Historical Society does research. A few years ago they did it for me for $40.00. I think it is at least $60.00 per hour now.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

pragueaxelyeelow — 2011-02-22 15:24:42Z

I guess you would log on to Facebook and maybe look for it. If you friended me I would put you on it. It has not really developed as I hoped it would. It is just about entirely myy relatives on there. My intention is to find people who will share information. I have taken the DNA test with ftdna about 2 years ago. I am descended from Aron League who lived in Virginia in the 1700's. I have hoped different families could share their research and let one another know if they had taken the DNA test so it might answer some questions.

Re: League Genealogy On Facebook

jleague5 — 2011-02-20 22:48:06Z

How do I join?

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

jleague5 — 2011-02-20 22:19:15Z

I was reading your post and you say that William League was married to a Mary and settled in Queen Anne's county. I have seen the record of his demand for 50 acres of land in 1680, but have not found any other information. Where did you find your information?

Re: Rueben Mixon League

withjc — 2010-11-14 18:30:50Z

Hi Gary,
I have a few question which I would be ever so grateful to have answered. I have this on the Austin line. Reverend Simeon Austin's father was Freeman Austin who was born March 6, 1770 in Rhode Island and married Catherine Van Wagenen April 18, 1799 in Westchester County, New York; and his father was Thomas Austin who was born in Ma. or RI in the year 1745 and married Mary Dawley. Can you tell me who Thomas Austin's father and mother were and the birth, marriage and death dates are? And who their parents were? Is Robert Thomas father or grandfather or great, grandfather? I appreciate so much any information that you can give me.I have some information on Walter and I do not know if you have it but let me know and perhaps we can exchange. My information is from several places, relatives, historical societies and genealogical groups and some from the internet, including here. Thank you! I also information about Victor League, Reuben Mixom's son and a little about the other sons. God Bless, Donna

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

garyleague11 — 2010-11-13 15:27:31Z

I forget what the cost is. It might be that it is around$50 for the minimum markers. I got more than the minimum tested. it is funny you say Ireland because I bought a family history plaque that sys League is a name found in England. Houseofnames.com has League as Scottish but,Ancestry and a name encyclopedia have it as English. Some Leagues did come from England and some from Ireland. I had somebody search for me in Maryland and someLeagues were Irish but they could not have been my family because they did not get here untill the 1800's.

Re: My complete LEAGUE line back to 1660 - Kent County, Eng

seraphfim — 2010-11-12 14:01:55Z

It is definitely a possibility - I know the Coat of Arms says Ireland, although immigration records say England... it's very confusing, actually, and I know my aunt was stuck on this particular detail. No one has tested DNA, frankly it's too expensive at this point; but I would love to do so in the future. Like I said, my tree was done previously, and I am slowly working through it again to fix any discrepancies. This is one of them :)

Re: james league's brother

ThomasLeague13 — 2010-11-07 04:58:37Z

The leagues and Austin started out 8/20/1872 when Ruben M League and Celestia Emmeretta Maria Austin were married in York County Nebraska they had 12 children There youngest was my Father
Celesta was the third child of Simeon Austin and Betsy Maria Whittier Ther Oldest daughter Sarah Louise Austin Marred a William Henery Dunbar