Leavell - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Leavell web page

CarlD717 — 2012-05-09 23:51:19Z

How solid is Milly Tabor as the wife of John? Is is based on the name of their son? I have an alternative, but don't need to chase it if there is documentation on Tabor as a maiden name. You can e-mail me directly at alynneromo@gmail.com

Re: John Coyd Garrigus 1937 - 2012

Liz_leavell — 2012-05-01 22:17:25Z

The Courier
Russellville, Arkansas.

Re: John Coyd Garrigus 1937 - 2012

LittleCalamity — 2012-04-13 16:38:02Z

Thank you, Liz! Because of this, I adjusted http://littlecalamity.tripod.com/Genealogy/LeavellFam7.html, where I listed his grandparents, Columbus Franklin Leavell and Alta Rodgers, and his parents, and then fixed http://littlecalamity.tripod.com/Genealogy/LeavellFam9.html where I adjusted John and his siblings.
Any idea what newspaper this is from?

John Coyd Garrigus 1937 - 2012

Liz_leavell — 2012-04-13 13:44:09Z

John Coyd Garrigus, 74, of Hector went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 8,2012.
He was born, April 21. 1937, in Hector to Homer Dewey and Jessie Robert Leavell Garrigus. He was a membeer of the Hector Free Will Baptist Church and was retired from the Arkansas State Highway Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Gwendalyn Kerns and Una Lee Cocharan.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gale Garrigus of Hector; two sons and daughters - in-law David and Denise Garrigus and Paul and Kathy Garrigus, all of Hector; a sister, Inna Marable of Hector; two grandsons and spouse, Josh and Mandy Garrigus and Joseph Garrigus, all of Hector; four stepgrandchildren and their spouses, Jessica Segovia, Zach and Kayla Bartlett, Billy and Becky Curtis and Richard and Kristi Short; seven step great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces; and other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be conduct at 2 p.m. today (April 10,2010) at Rock Springs Cemetery in Hector with the Rev. Terry Latham officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 E. Parkway Drive, Ste. 3, Russellville, Ar. 72802.

Re: John Roland Leavell

mobetter154 — 2012-03-15 18:56:17Z

I show John W Roland's parents as John Leavell (1757)and Frances Williams (1780). I shows both died in Newberry, SC

Re: Arthur A. Dykes b1830

LittleCalamity — 2012-02-01 22:34:33Z

How is he connected to the Leavell family? You did post this on the Leavell message board. I have Dykes cousins, but none named Arthur.

My Leavell web pages can be found at http://littlecalamity.tripod.com/Leavell.html

Arthur A. Dykes b1830

donalddykes31 — 2012-02-01 11:06:21Z

Would like any info. on arthur A. Dykes b1830 lived in vandiver, Shelby Co.,at oe time --I think he might have lived in Sterretts, Shelby Co. at one time.

Marie Leavell Foster 1925 - 2010

Liz_leavell — 2012-01-31 17:32:49Z

Marie Leavell Foster, age 84, of Russellville, died Sunday, January 31,2010, at the Legacy Lodge Nursing Home.
She was born Jun 13, 1925, at Moreland to Euel V. "Cap" and Chloe Duvall Leavell. She was a member of TOPS for over 34 years and a 1945 graduate of Dover High School. She was a housewife and loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Odis "Hignight" Foster; and a son Fred Steven Foster.
Survivors include two sons, Mike A Foster of Russellville and John A. Foster of Dardanelle; two daughters Janette Rogers of Russellville and Mary Foster of Harman; a brother and sister -in-law Joe and Frances Leavell of Moreland; two sisters, Helen Simpson of Purcell, Oklahoma and Bobbie Foster of Visalia, California; three grandchildren, Prentis and Chris Rogers and Crystal Williams, and three great-grandchildren, Mary and T.J. Rogers and Lily Williams.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Husdaon Cemetery at Moreland with Mr. Joe Leavell officiation. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service.
Visitation will be from 6 -7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to TOPS Arkansas Chapter, Post Office Box 175, Cherokee Village, Arkansas 72525

Re: Hardie D. Leavell

LittleCalamity — 2012-01-09 22:31:09Z

Hurrah! You cleared up all sorts of confusion. I'm sure you're right about the confusion caused by Hardie H. Leavell appearing with the Cork family in the census. While I had the census and WWI records, and found birth references for Elisa and Lloyd Bentsen, I didn't have the obit or any knowledge of another son, and the posted trees on ancestry.com called him "Hardie Devon Leavell Jr." which wouldn't be correct if he was the son of "Hardy Duncan Leavell," so I never would have figured this out.

In case you don't have it, I also found these. (Notice the different birth dates):
WORLD WAR II DRAFT REGISTRATION (1942)
Name: Hardie Duncan Leavell
Event: Military Event
Date: 1942
Event Place: Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas
Residence: Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 06 Dec 1881
Film Number: 4150788
Digital Folder Number: 4150788
Image Number: 01125

TEXAS DEATHS, 1890-1976 (familysearch.org)
Name: Hardie Duncan Leavelle
Death Date: 11 Dec 1949
Death Place: Raymondville, Willacy, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 67 years 2 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 09 Dec 1882
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: John Wilbirn Leavelle
Father's Birthplace: Ala.
Mother's Name: Mollie Elizabeth Hopkins
Mother's Birthplace: Ala.
Occupation: Farmer
Place of Residence: Raymondville, Willacy, Texas
Cemetery: Raymondville Cemetery
Burial Place:
Burial Date: 15 Dec 1949
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2223549
Digital Film Number: 4031938
Image Number: 668
Reference Number: 61612

Thanks again!

Re: Hardie D. Leavell

grannyrag — 2012-01-09 18:42:31Z

Jane,
Hardie Duncan Leavell was born December 9, 1992 in West Greene, Green County, Alabama, son of John Wilburn Leavell and Mary Elizabeth Hopkins. On July 20, 1902 in Henderson County, Texas he married Nettie Ida Godley. They had 6 children. In 1939 he married Eliza Lopez in New Mexico, and they had 5 children. One of the sons with Eliza Lopez is Hardie Devon Leavell, b. 1939. I can't find an source that shows a son named Hardie as a child of James Andrew Leavell and Martha A.P. Cork. John Wilburn Leavell and family were living in Green County, Alabama in 1900, and I suspect the fact their son Hardie was in the household with Martha A. Cork in that county has caused confusion, since James Andrew Leavell and family are living nearby. In 1918 Hardie gives a birth date of December 6, 1881 on his draft registration in Marion County, Texas. In 1920 he's with wife Nettie and kids in Marion County, Texas, and in 1930 with wife Nettie and kids in Hemet, Riverside, California. Let me know if you want any additional information.
Judi
Here is a copy of the obituary for Hardie Duncan Leavell:
Valley Morning Star
Harlingen, Texas
Friday, December 16, 1949
Hardie D. Leavelle Funeral Rites Today
Raymondville - Funeral services for Hardie Duncan Leavelle 67 who died Sunday night at his home in the Lasara community west of here, will be held Friday at 2 pm in the Owens Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in the Raymondville cemetery
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Eliza Leavelle of the Lasara realdence two sons Devan and Lloyd B. Leavelle also of Lasara and one daughter, Lavan Leavelle Lasara two step daughters, Ramonna and Estelle Lucero, Lasara, two step sons Gilbert and Julian Lucero, Lasaara four sons by a former marriage Aubrey, Burbank Calif Travis, and and Elvin Leavelle both of Fresnos Calif and Alton Leavelle of Grand Quevera, N Mex two daughters by a former marriage Mrs Velma Wallace and Mrs Evely Lindbeck both of Beaver Falls Pa one brother, J W Leavelle of Eutau Ala twenty six grandchilren and two great grandchildren
Nore: Typed as it appeared in the paper - with limited punctuation and several words misspelled.

Hardie D. Leavell

LittleCalamity — 2012-01-08 15:24:03Z

This Hardie D. Leavell was born 06 Dec 1881 Alabama to James Andrew Leavell and Martha A. P. Cork, and then just disappears. He's not the Hardie Duncan Leavell born 09 Dec 1882 Alabama to John Wilburn Leavelle and Mary Elizabeth Hopkins; that guy married Nettie Godley, died in Texas, and shows up in the census. Hardie D. Leavell doesn't. Any clues? Is he related to the Hardie Devon Leavell Jr. of Harris County, Texas, who was born in 1939 and married Oleta McDaniel? Or the Hardy Duncan Leavell who was married to Elisa Lopez in Texas in the 1930's?

Re: John Roland Leavell

LittleCalamity — 2011-12-20 03:29:16Z

John W. Rowland Leavell's wife was Elizabeth Chalmers. John was the son of John Leavell (b. 1758 Virginia, d. 04 May 1826 Newberry County, SC) and Frances Williams (b. 1780, d. 15 Jan 1857 in Bush River, Newberry County, South Carolina. See more at my website, starting with http://littlecalamity.tripod.com/Leavell.html

Re: Nadine Wilson obit 1928-2010

bookkeeper0404 — 2011-10-05 16:28:46Z

I was saddened to learn today of Nadine's passing. We had corresponded for several years and I enjoyed her long and informative emails. She was a generous person who willingly shared what she had learned about the Leavell and Wilson families with me. I wish I could have met her in person. I always looked forward to hearing from her, and would open her email with anticipation of some new treasure she would share with me. I will miss her very much. I have been trying to reconnect with her for quite a while with no success. I suspected something was wrong, but I didn't know for sure until I saw the obit post today. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren and shared that with me. If I knew how to reach her family, I would tell them that she made an impact on my life that will never be forgotten, and for which I am truly grateful.

John Roland Leavell

Liz_leavell — 2011-08-08 02:32:29Z

Who are the parents of John Roland Leavell born 24 Nov 1820 d. 6 Feb 1900. John is buried in the Bush River Cemetery, Newberry, SC. Also there are Elizabeth J.LNU his wife 4 Feb 1823 - 25 July 1855. They were married Jan 1842 in Newberry, SC. and the follown children: Judson Beasley Leavell b. 17 Jun 1856 d. 26 Jul 1857;James Teague Leavell 17 Jun 1851 - 6 Aug 1852; Mayer Cannon Leavell 2 Nov 1858- 8 Jan 1873;Richard A. Leavell 8 Dec 1842 - 30 Nov 1863;Bettie Leavell 19 Mar 1861 - 24 Oct 1862.Sarah Cocillia Leavell 6 Dec 1866 - 18 Nov 1868.

Re: Mrs. Margie Anna ( Heriford ) LEAVELL who was in Spring Hill, MO. or Kansas in 1973

TheresaRGriffiths — 2011-07-17 19:02:54Z

Thank you so much for her obit.

Theresa

Re: Lena Hope Leavell; Robert A. Leavell; in Georgia

grannyrag — 2011-07-17 03:49:36Z

Carol,
You are welcome. I'm very familiar with brick walls and amazing how just a bit of information can knock them down. Let me know if you need any additional information on the parents and siblings of Artis.
Judi

Re: Lena Hope Leavell; Robert A. Leavell; in Georgia

itsreallyme1 — 2011-07-16 18:14:29Z

THANK YOU so very much for this information. i spent hours trying to figure it out or make some sort of connection, but with no luck. I really appreciate your help.

carol

Re: Mrs. Margie Anna ( Heriford ) LEAVELL who was in Spring Hill, MO. or Kansas in 1973

grannyrag — 2011-07-16 17:04:55Z

The Gardner News & Spring Hill New Era
Gardner, Kansas
August 1, 2007
Anna "Margie" Leavell
Anna Margaret "Margie" Leavell, 89, Spring Hill, died July 26, 2007, at Olathe Medical Center.
Margie was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Kansas City, Mo., to William and Ida (Wilson) Heriford. Margie married Claude Leavell on March 17, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo. They lived in Kansas City before moving to Spring Hill in 1951 where she was a homemaker.
Margie was a member of the HDU, the Pleasant Ridge Club, and the Sunshine Pals Club, all in Spring Hill.
Preceding her in death was her husband Claude in 1983; parents; siblings Jack Heriford and Willma Brasser.
Survivors include her son Leon Leavell and Jo, Spring Hill; daughter Kathy Morrison and Bob, Spring Hill; grandsons Todd Morrison and Sally, Lenexa, Kan.; Kyle Morrison and Natalie and future twin great grandsons, Edgerton; granddaughter Stephanie Darnell and Clayton, great-grandchildren Erin and Trevor Darnell, Raleigh, N.C.
Graveside services were July 31 at the Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Assoc. or to the Johnson County Library.
Arrangements by Bruce Funeral Home 913-592-2244.

Miami, Kansas
August 1, 2007
Leavell, Anna Margaret "Margie" (Heriford) born 1/27/1918 at Kansas City, MO and died 7/26/2007 at Olathe, KS
Parents: William and Ida Wilson Heriford
Spouse(s): Claude Leavell (m 17 Mar 1934 Kansas City, MO; d 1983)
Relatives: Jack Heriford - brother, Willma Brasser - sister, Leon Leavell - son, Kathy Morrison - daughter
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/miami/obituaries/2007/obits2...

Re: Lena Hope Leavell; Robert A. Leavell; in Georgia

grannyrag — 2011-07-16 16:42:02Z

I have Robert Anderson Leavell, born February 9, 1914 in Georgia (notice different birth date than you have), son of Artis Franklin Leavell and Addie Lena Hope. Artis was born December 25, 1885 in Cobb County, Georgia; died September 10, 1914 in Due West, Cobb County, Georgia; buried New Salem Baptist Church, Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia.

Artis is in the 1900 Cobb County, Georgia census living with his parents and siblings: Artie F. Leavell, born December 1885, age 14, born Georgia. His parents are Anderson Jackson Leavell (b. 5-28-1862 Cobb Co. Ga; died 12-5-1939 Cobb Co. Ga) and Nannie Margaret Helm (b. July 1861 GA; died 6/18/1933 Cobb Co. GA).

The Marietta Journal & Courier
Marietta, Georgia
September 18, 1914
Mr Ardis Leavell died Sept 10th at Due West in his 28th year, leaving his wife
and one child. The funeral and interment were at New Salem on Sept 12th, Rev M.F. Waddle officiating.
http://files.usgwarchives.org/ga/cobb/obits/l/leavell1229nob...

Judi

Re: Mrs. Margie Anna ( Heriford ) LEAVELL who was in Spring Hill, MO. or Kansas in 1973

TheresaRGriffiths — 2011-06-23 00:54:13Z

Hello,

I wanted to say thank You for your post back appreciate it!
I have since that post have the same info as you except I did not have the children's birth dates and I have the marriage as on the 15th ( per ancestry.com )
Thanks Again,

Theresa

Lena Hope Leavell; Robert A. Leavell; in Georgia

itsreallyme1 — 2011-06-22 20:49:58Z

In researching my mother's paternal line, I learned my great aunt had a son whose last name was Leavell. The aunt’s name was Addie Lena Hope (b. 29 Aug 1886 in Barrettsville (Yellow Creek) Dawson County, GA.; d. 15 Jan 1969 in Lawrenceville, Gwinett Co., GA.)

Her son's name was Robert A. Leavell (b. 23 Nov 1911 in GA.; d. 08 Apr 1977 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.)

According to the 1910 census, at about age 24, Lena was single and living in Big Shanty, Cobb Co., GA. with her parents, William Ellison Hope, SR. and Sarah Caroline (Logan) Hope.

By the 1920 census, she is listed as a widow and is living in Philips Mill, Coffee County, GA., with her 8-year old son, Robert. Her parents have moved from Big Shanty; Lena and Robert are living with them.

In the 1930 census, she’s living with her parents in Ambrose, Coffee Co., GA., with 17-year old Robert.

I cannot find any further record on either Lena or Robert until their deaths.

Also noted on the 1930 census is when Lena first married, which was age 24. Assuming she married sometime shortly after the 1910 census was taken, it seems reasonable to think the groom was also from Cobb County. There were a bazillion Leavell males in Cobb County, Georgia, but I’ve not been able to locate anything in the way of a marriage for Lena Hope and a man with the last name of Leavell, or a death record for (Mr.) Leavell.

Can anyone please help shed some light on this mystery?

carol

Re: Mrs. Margie Anna ( Heriford ) LEAVELL who was in Spring Hill, MO. or Kansas in 1973

jjkrem — 2011-05-30 21:10:13Z

Was browsing through old messages and came across this one. I case you have not already gotten the info, Margie Leavell was married to my dad's brother Claude Leavell. They lived in Springhill, KS. I have her name as Anna Margaret. She was born 1/27/1918. Married Claude 3/17/1934 (very young bride) and died 7/25/2007. They had two children: Claude Leon, born 10/9/1937 and Kathy Ann born 9/15/1949.

Re: Looking for my Leavell family

stevenssta — 2011-05-01 07:07:40Z

So it may be possible that somehow or another the last name got changed... wow I mean that is why no one can find much info. I never did meet my grandfather nor does my father know much about his father's relatives. I know of no siblings or anything so this is very interesting again thanks so much

Re: Looking for my Leavell family

stevenssta — 2011-05-01 06:56:03Z

thanks, I will try

Re: Looking for my Leavell family

stevenssta — 2011-05-01 06:55:17Z

yep that is my grandfather thanks a lot for the infomation I am new @ this so any help I am greatful for.

Re: Looking for my Leavell family

LittleCalamity — 2011-04-28 23:13:37Z

Is this him in WORLD WAR II?
Name: Theodore W Leavell
Birth Year: 1914
Race: White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: New York
County or City: Erie
Enlistment Date: 27 Jul 1944
Enlistment State: New York
Enlistment City: Buffalo
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Skilled Miners, and mining-machine operators
Marital Status: Married
Height: 00
Weight: 000

If so, try looking for a variant in spelling. There's a Ted Lavelle, age 15, born to Henry and Mary Lavelle in the 1930 census for Broadtop, Huntington County, Pennsylvania

Re: Looking for my Leavell family

grannyrag — 2011-04-26 22:24:54Z

Do you have an approximate birth or death date for your grandfather? There are several Theodore Leavell/Lavelle in Pennsylvania. Do you know his middle name or initial? Sometimes individuals used thier middle name on documents rather than a first name. Does your Leavell parent know the names of any aunts or uncles and thier approximate ages? If they were born before 1930 you might search for them in census reports and it could provide you with more clues. If you know where he is buried you could check cemetery records for what information they might have. Also if there any other Leavell's buried there.

Re: Looking for my Leavell family

grannyrag — 2011-04-26 22:22:29Z

Re: Leavelle's in Hopkinsville, KY

LittleCalamity — 2011-04-02 01:02:19Z

You need to give more dates/facts. Some (but not all) of these census records may relate to you:

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1590; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 32.
Frank S. Overton…39…Sept 1860…TN, KY, TN…B…married 8 years…farmer
Mary W. Overton…36…Feb 1864…TN, TN, TN…married 8 years…0 children, 0 living
Manlove Overton…15…Oct 1884…TN, TN, TN…B…farm laborer

Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1513; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0117; Image: 647; FHL Number: 1375526.
Lewis Levell…27…married 3 years…first marriage…laborer, sawmill
Dora Levell…27…TN, TN, TN…B…6 children, 3 living…second marriage
Johnnie Levell...7…TN, KY, TN…B
Mable Levell…5…TN, KY, TN…B
Josie Levell…2…TN, KY, TN…B

Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1513; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 839; FHL Number: 1375526.
M L Overton…25…TN, TN, KY…B…married 3 years…general farmer
Dara Overton…21…TN, TN, TN…B
Susie Overton…2…TN, TN, TN…B
Ana Overton…0/12…TN, TN, TN…B

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Civil District 9, Montgomery, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1756; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 633. January 2, 1920
William E Overton...35...TN, TN, TN...B...general farmer
Dora Overton...31...TN, TN, TN...mulatto
Susie Ann Overton...12...TN, TN, TN...mulatto
Ava L Overton...9...TN, TN, TN...mulatto
Martha Overton...8...TN, TN, TN...mulatto
Sadie Overton...1 6/12...TN, TN, TN...mulatto

Your Dora Leavell doesn't seem to show up in earlier census records

Re: Leavelle's in Hopkinsville, KY

hslife7_6_4 — 2011-03-31 19:20:44Z

Hello how are you?, my name is David Overton and I am beginning in my family's Genealogical research and the surname Leavell is alway present for many generations, my grandmother is Dora Leavell born: 10 March 1888, place: Bellamy TN, married to Manlove/William E Overton son of Frank L Overton, my father before he passed told me that even though were Overton's we actually favor the Leavell's more, after my father died I discovered letter's from Leavell family members dated back to the early 1990's, also my father suspected the reason for our leaning more to the Leavell's might be due to the probability that Overton-Leavell are Kissin Cuz's....I just really want to know about all my family regardless of the info and blood is blood!
Thank you
Sincerely

David Overton

P.S all of my family's early Hopkinsville, KY/Clarksville,Montgomery County TN, History is all there, before Branches moved to other locations like Indianapolis, Detroit, Chicago and even Canada that's what my dad told me I'm from the one's in Indianapolis, there are Leavell's here too but I don't personally know of them, I would like to know the how we are related first

Re: Leavelle's in Hopkinsville, KY

hslife7_6_4 — 2011-03-31 17:02:14Z

Looking for my Leavell family

stevenssta — 2011-03-26 08:03:23Z

My grandfather was named Theodore Leavell looking for information about his mother/father/siblings. Born/raised in Harrisburg, PA. Married my grandmother, Alice Warrick of VA. I know its not much to go on but any information would be great.

Re: Prof Rozell Leavell

jazzizbest — 2011-03-15 18:25:46Z

Hello!
Rozelle Leavell was married to my great aunt Rosa Long Leavell. We have been looking for Leavells & Longs in Hopkinsville to see if your family has any pix & photo albums that Rosa my have had. We would love to pay you to make copies. We have only a few of Rosa & was hoping there are some of Her parents Charles & Ella Long or her brothers & sisters Jarrett, Ada, Edward, Ned & Lucian.
My mom said she visited Rosa & Rozell on !st street & Jarrets home on Dawson rd. years ago.
I found out that most of Rosas (Longs) family are at Cavesprings cemetary.

Contact me when you can & maybe you can help us fill in some blanks on or tree!
OH! meant to tell you my mother is Doris Long Harvard. Her dad was Edward Long, His dad was Jarrett Long, Rosas brother.

Thanks !!
Evelyn

Re: African-American Ancestors (Overton/Leavell)

hslife7_6_4 — 2011-02-19 14:14:59Z

Hi,and thanks again! The 03 Dec 1906 date matches the Date in family records along with the Marriage.

License the reason for thinking that Jim or James Leavell and Susan Overton might be the parents is because Manlove Overton and Dora were also first cousins and I believe it occurred more than once during slavery and definitely after slavery.

Would church records show anything since we were so active and heavily represented in the Methodist church info?....Frank L. Overton was Ordained in the African Methodist Episcal Church, ManLove's Dad...I suspect is also a Leavell because of his middle Intial, not certain on anyone but Frank, and Manlove, I can't find my Overton family unless I find my Leavell family because at some points in time they are one and the same people

Re: African-American Ancestors (Overton/Leavell)

LittleCalamity — 2011-02-19 00:35:56Z

familysearch.com in their Tennessee marriage index has them marrying:
Marriage Date: 03 Dec 1906
Marriage Place: Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee

Unfortunately, I can't find Dora in the 1900 census at ancestry.com and the only family tree I find her on there is yours. You seem to think her parents are James Leavell (born 1868) and Susan Overton.

Re: African-American Ancestors

hslife7_6_4 — 2011-02-18 19:45:19Z

thank you very much for your help, I am searching for my grandmother her name Dora Leavell born March 10th 1888, Bellamy TN,died April 15th, 1929 in Indianapolis IN,who are her parents?/Ancestor's? she Married Manlove Overton born October 18th, 1884 Bellamy TN, died October 12th, 1938, lived in Montgomery Co, presumably had most of their children in Oakwood and or Woodlawn or near Clarksville and or Hopkinsville KY

Re: African-American Ancestors

LittleCalamity — 2011-02-18 01:00:18Z

1) This is the Leavell message board, not a board for African-American genealogy issues. Your question should be specifically detailed with Leavell data. The word "Leavell" is nowhere near enough.
2) Leavell is traditionally said to be a name of Huguenot French origins. However, I've found it in Irish American families, too. This needs a lot more research before we can say definitively.
3) Do you know whether the slaves with American president names were named by their masters, not by their parents' choices? That could make a difference.
4) African-Americans may have chosen the names of powerful people for the same reason that white Leavells often named their children after presidents and war heroes like the Swamp Fox--they admired those people and wanted their children to live up to those names and reputations. I have wondered why, once freed, they used the surnames of their masters. Was it out of habit, to identify them as coming from that community? Was it because they had common bloodlines with their masters, and felt entitled to the surname?

African-American Ancestor's

hslife7_6_4 — 2011-02-17 18:11:14Z

Please I need help in finding my families: OVERTON, the OVERTON-MILAM connection, the OVERTON-JOHNSON-MILAM connection, the LEAVELL-OVERTON, I believe most of this history begins In Colonial America between the early to mid 17th Century thru to the late 19th and early turn of the 20th Century VA, KY,NC,TN.....question prior to reconstruction....why did the slaves regardless of station in service to their Slave Master's and regardless to their (the Slave-masters)Social order in the Old South, with that being said why name practicably every male child repeatedly the names of Presidents during the colonial periods of early America....even before America was America.....and this is just what I have observed with my family regardless of surnames....sometimes this was done in one single family Branch or twig??! this is why I have so much confusion thrying to find who is who, when you have five who have the same name and born in the same family with similar dates of birth.....Oops!, I also need to know the European Surname connection (America/American first).

LEAVELL Richard T - Vietnam Wall section 27W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-01 15:34:00Z

LEAVELL Richard T - Vietnam Wall section 27W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,080 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Ina Mae Leavell Roberts Pearce Obit

Liz_leavell — 2010-05-05 13:49:13Z

Ina Mae Roberts Pearce left family and friends to be with God Monday,April 26,2010, at her daughter's home in Morro Bay. She was born in March 1922 om Hector,Ark., into a loving,blended family of 18 children with parents,Columbus Franklin Leavell and Flora Elizabeth Barker Leavell. On August 13,1940, Ina married Henry Roberts and they raised three daughters and a son in Delano,Caliif. After being widowed for 12 years,Ina Mae married Robert L. Pearce and moved to Atkins,Ark. She moved to the Central Coast in December 1998 amd lived in Los Osos,Akascadero and Paso Robles. Ina Mae is survived by her daughter Jean Roberts Herring(Peter):Six grandchildren Ken Welch(Andrea),Terru Welch,Eric Miller(Lisa),Stephanie Roberts,Christine Turcotte and Amanda Gonzales(Richard);14 great-grandchildren;a great-great grandchild; sisters Ruby Phillips,Rheba Kinsow,Lucill McNutt and Lois Foreman;and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husbands Henry Roberts and Robert L. Pearce;daughters Linda Beth Roberts Welch and Brenda Sue Roberts Miller;and sun, Gary Roberts. A memorial service to celebrate Ina's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,May 8,2010 at the First Baptist Church,1900 Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or Marian Hospice of Santa Maria.

San Luis Obispo Tribunr on May 1,2010

Nadine Wilson obit 1928-2010

grannyrag — 2010-05-01 22:31:07Z

Nadine loved researching her family roots and never hesitated to share the wealth of information and pictures she had acquired on her Leavell side of the family. She cherished the friendships she developed with many other researchers. Picture of Nadine and guest book at www.rosehills.com.

Obituary
JANUARY 2, 1928 - APRIL 28, 2010

Sybil Nadine Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home in Castaic, California on April 28, 2010. She was born in Pope County Arkansas to Albert E. Wilson and Lois Crotts Wilson. Raised in rather austere surroundings she learned the importance of hard work and self reliance early on. She was an independent self sufficient woman who was known for her kind heart and sense of humor. Nadine always believed her most prized possession was the love of her family and friends. Her love of family stirred a passionate interest in genealogy which served to further strengthen her family ties. She was also an avid gardener and loved to read. She will be greatly missed by all.

Nadine is survived by her daughter, Catherine Pedersen and son-in-law Lars Pedersen; her son Kerry R. Clark, M.D. and daughter-in-law Susie Clark; her grandsons Matthew Long and Colin Clark; her granddaughters Catherine Paige, Alison Gardner and Amber Clark; her brother Albert “Buddy” Wilson and sister-in-law Joyce Wilson; numerous great grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter Dena Clark Gardner

“She will be terribly missed by all but each of us will carry her in our heart forever”

Re: Leavelle's in Hopkinsville, KY

Octavia714 — 2010-04-02 19:54:31Z

Hello William,
My full name is Octavia Greene and I currently live in Philadelphia, PA. I ran across your entry on Rootsweb when I was surfing the Internet for some family names.

I entered Rozelle Leavell and your comment was attached to a notice from the Louisville Courier-Journal, about Rozelle's passing. He called us about a year before he passed and my mom had a good conversation with him. The last time I saw him was when I was in college at Spelman, '68-'72. He was in Atlanta with another person from Hopkinsville. They had someone they knew from the AU Center get a hold of my class schedule and dropped in to see me. :-)

Besides the sisters you mentioned in your post there were at least two others that come to mind - Ora Lee and Virgina. I knew Lucille and Virginia. I don't remember Ora Lee, but I know she passed in the 70's. I think she was the eldest of the sisters from your grandfather's first family. Laura Lou died before my mom married. She was your dad's full sister, the others were his half-sisters.

The Leavells come in on my mother's maternal side. Her maternal grandmother was a Leavell, whose father died in the Civil War.

I saw your name in an obiturary that was sent to me by someone in Hopkinsville about your dad's passing, along with your brother and sister's names. I just didn't have information on how to contact any of you. I knew your brother Tony when he was a baby. I doubt if he would remember me. I was born in Hopkinsville, and as a matter of fact lived next door to your grandmother Anna Penn Leavelle. To me she was Cousin Anna. My mom, Mary Frances Robinson Greene said Cousin Anna was related to us also on my grandfather Walter Robinson's side. I don't know how exactly, but that's more searching to do later.

We called your dad Brother, that was his nickname for us. He and my mom taught school in Hopkinsville before we moved up here to Philly. I knew he had moved to Chicago, but we never had his address.
Are you actively engaged in family history research? I've been doing it for a number of years now, but need to get a bit more organized than I am. :-)

I'm not sure when you will see this entry, but you can contact me directly at my home email:

Octavia714@hotmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Your cousin,
Octavia

Leonard and Dorothy Leavell, Vista California

Mattas120 — 2010-03-24 13:59:05Z

Looking to make a connection with anyone who has any information about Leonard and Dorothy Leavell, who lived in Vista California.

I am trying to confirm if Dorothy M Leavell was born Dorothy Marie Brosky in New Kensington, PA. Dorothy Brosky was born in 1916. Dorothy Leavell was also born in 1916 and died in Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, California in 2004. I am descended from the Brosky family of New Kensington.

A Nevada newspaper clipping from the 1940's shows a Leonard Leavell married a Dorothy Brosky, but that's all I have.

Any information would be appreciated

Re: Danny P. Leavell 1958-2009

Kyle6525 — 2010-03-15 16:55:33Z

Hello Liz. Could u give me a holler by reguler e-m please. I am related to these Leavell's Would like to talk with you. Thanks. Kyle Smith P S When u do include your reg. e-m address. kylesm@aol.com

Re: Danny P. Leavell 1958-2009

Liz_leavell — 2010-03-15 14:36:38Z

Kirby Joe Leavell 26 Dec 1933 Moreland,Ar.
Francis Kay Wait Oct. 1933,Russellville,Ar.
Euel Virgil "Capp" Leavell
2 Oct 1905 Bull Frog Valley,Pope County,Ar.
2 Mat 1998 Russellville,Ar. Hudson Cemetery,Moreland,Pope County, Ar.
Chloe T. Duvall
28 Apr 1907 Moreland,Ar.
2 Mar 1983 Moreland,Ar. Hudson Cemetery,Moreland,Ar.
Married 15 Aug 1924 Pope County,Ar,
Columbus Franklin Leavell
17 Aug 1875 Dekalb Co.,Georiga
3 Feb 1954 Tulare County,California
Alta Rogers
1875 Kentucky
Buried: Adams Cemetery,Johnson County,Ar.
Married 10 Jan 1897 Pope County,At
Francis Marion Leavell
9 Aug 1912 Pope County,Ar.
Adams Cemetery,Johnson County,Ar.
Mary H, "Polly" Gresham
14 Apr 1837 Dekalb County, Georgia
3 Jan 1913 Pope County,Ar.
Buried: Adams Cemetery,Johnson Co.,Ar
Married: 18 Jan 1855 Georgia
John Wilburn Leavell
4 Nov 1804 Newberry,South Carolina
5 Apr 1865 Dekalb County,Georgia
Buried Grehsam-Weed Cemetery,Dekalb County,Ga.
Mary Clemtine Wood
1 Jan 1804 Dekalb County,Ga
1 Sep 1892 Dekalb County,
Buried: Gresham- Weed Cemetery Dekalb Co.,Ga
Married: 16 Jan 1825 Hall County,Ga.
Edward Franklin Leavell
16 Jul 1755 Newberry,South Carolina
16 Jan 1832 Dekalb County,Ga
Fellowship Cemetery,Dekalb Co.,Ga
Rachel Williams
20 Jan 1755 Ga.
25 Jan 1875 Dekalb Co.,Ga
Fellowship Cemetery,Dekalb Co.,Ga.
Married: 26 Apr 1795 Dekalb Co.,Ga
Robert Leavell
15 Sep 1718 Culpeper Co.,Va
28 Jun 1797 Newberry South Carolina
Burried: Bush River Baptist Church Cemetery
Sarah Cole
? - 1795

Re: Danny P. Leavell 1958-2009

msjudybell49 — 2010-03-15 00:06:49Z

What can I do for you?

Re: Danny P. Leavell 1958-2009

Kyle6525 — 2010-03-14 23:37:48Z

Hello Judy Bell. Could u give me a bholler please Re> Leavells. Kyle Smith kylesm@aol.com

Re: Danny P. Leavell 1958-2009

msjudybell49 — 2010-03-14 22:09:30Z

Kirby Joe Leavell's parents are:

Euel Virgil "Cap" Leavell b. 10/02/1905 d. 3/02/1998 Russellville, AR

Chloe Tylde Duvall Leavell b. 04/28/1907 Moreland, AR d. 03/02/1983 Moreland, AR

Re: Danny P. Leavell 1958-2009

LittleCalamity — 2010-03-14 20:57:28Z

Do you know the names of Kirby Joe Leavell's parents? He is listed in the index of a Pope County, Arkansas book, but I don't have access to the book itself. With a little more info, I might be able to hook him up to one of the Leavell lines I'm tracking at http://littlecalamity.tripod.com/Leavell.html. Only census records from 1930 and back are open to the public, so I can't find Danny or Kirby at ancestry.com but maybe another generation or so back....

Re: Danny P. Leavell 1958-2009

msjudybell49 — 2010-02-22 00:35:13Z

I am Bobbie Leavell Foster's daughter. We are working on the Leavell and Duvall family tree. I am working with some of our cousins (grandkids of Chloe and Cap) and if all of us share with each other we should be able put together all this side of the family.

Judy Foster Reed