Lesley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Searching for Lesley Family Member

lesstar — 2012-04-18 14:21:47Z

Are you continuing this research? I would like to find the immigrant of our Lesley family, that is, father of John Lesley born about 1775 in Fairfield Co SC, died 1860-70 in Pickens Co., SC, buried in old family cemetery near Frank or Gordon Lesley's place.

Re: William Lesley

dclarkleslie — 2012-04-05 06:06:38Z

I will have to dig around and find the info on Moses being the son of THomas but it comes from multiple sources- My grandfather talked of it to me back before he died several years ago, he had knowledge of it. Also saw it on some genealogy websites and census records. Moses lived near where the Little River meets the Broad River in Fairfield Co and his wife Frances Jones was from adjacent Newberry Co. The best link to the Meriwether book is listed below on archive.org. Has the full text. James Leslie is mentioned regarding his land grant on the Congaree River in 1747 and his subsequent move to Fairfield Co in the early 1750s. Moses moved to Pickens County from Fairfield when William Leslie was a child after Thomas's death in 1798. This is the link to the book- The Expansion of SC 1729-1765. Very interesting reading. I am in Afghanistan at the moment and its a little hard for me to track down some of this information on Moses but I will give it a shot. The online book is informative. http://archive.org/stream/expansionofsouth00meriuoft/expansi...

Re: William Lesley

lesstar — 2012-04-04 14:55:35Z

Interested in the proof of Moses Leslie being the son of Thomas Leslie born Fairfield Co. 1751 died 1796. Also would like url of the Univ of SC library website. Do you have names of children of Thomas?

Re: William Lesley

dclarkleslie — 2012-03-29 07:52:29Z

The William Leslie(Lesley) in this conversation, was born in Fairfield County SC circa 1795(wife Rosannah Hendricks). He was the son of Moses Leslie(born Fairfield Co- circa 1774) and Frances Jones(born Newberry County - circa 1777). Moses and family moved to Pickens Co around 1800(+/-)after a treaty with the Cherokee opened up the old Pendleton District. Moses is the son of Thomas Leslie (born Fairfield Co. 1751, died 1798). Thomas is most likely the son of James Leslie(born circa 1720) who moved to Fairfield Co from down on the Congaree River near modern day Cayce SC-old Raiford Creek area- around 1750. James Leslie received a land grant for that farm on the Congaree River in 1747- but moved later(flood prone area on Congaree) to the area in Fairfield County near where the Little River flows into the Broad River. James was a militia commander during the Cherokee War(part of the French and Indian War) 1759-1760. This information is in Robert L Meriwether's book "The Expansion of SC 1729-1765" and the full text is online through the Univ of SC's library website. James' father is unclear, but looking at naming patterns and people in the region at that time- I would look at Jacobite POW Alexander(James) Leslie who came to SC from Scotland in 1716 as a POW from the Battle of Preston in the Jacobite War of 1715.May have spent time in VA and SC. That is just my best guess from research. Alot of information on this ilk of the Leslie(Lesley) Clan can be located at cemetaries at the Griffin Baptist Church, Cross Roads Baptist Church and Oolenoy Baptist Church in Pickens County SC. Grip Fast- David Clark Leslie(Pickens SC)- Kabul Afghanistan.

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

Jeanette_Torman — 2012-03-22 06:01:02Z

Garland G. Lesley born ca. 1838 SC, died ca. 1885, CSA 2nd Inf., MS, a son of Abel Lesley, born ca 1805 SC, died unknown MS.
Abel Lesley a son of Moses Lesley born 1774 SC, died 23 Dec. 1837 SC and Frances Jones, born SC, died 5 Oct. 1867 Pickens Co., SC, buried Jones Cem., Pickens Co., SC.
Children of Moses and Frances Lesley
1. William Lesley (1795 SC-1879 MS)
2. Wilson Lesley (my line)
3. Abel Lesley (1805 SC-Unknown MS)
4. Jacob Lesley (1806 SC-1867 AR)
5. Moses Lesley (SC-Unknown)

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

Jeanette_Torman — 2012-03-22 05:29:06Z

Enos Van Lesley was a son of Elijah James Lesley, born 15 Feb. 1832 SC, died 9 Dec. 1896 Cook Co., TX, CSA 20 AL Inf., married 25 March 1858 St Clair Co., AL to Martha Carolina Coleman, born 1836 GA, died bef 1878 St Clair Co., AL.
Elijah James Lesley was a son of Wilson Lesley and Margaret.
You are my cousin.
How can I help you.
Email me jeantorman@fpunet.com

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

cmtackett_1 — 2012-03-17 05:30:18Z

Hi! I think Wilson is part of my tree. My mother was born Carol Lesley, and her father was Hubert Lesley, his father was Hubert Lesley, and his father was Enos Van Lesley. Mostly Gainsville, TX..... I know they are from Alabama

Re: Does anyone know Robert Lesley, Jr. of New York?

mimalyn1 — 2012-02-28 22:05:53Z

Hello. My name is Audrey Lesley-Lane (married}. My father's name was Robert Lesley. I hope this email is still good... Does your cousin have a middle name? I hope I can help in some way. This is all new to me though. I am just trying to figure this all out. lol.

Sincerely,

Audrey

Re: William Lesley

marionhoosier — 2012-01-20 18:09:37Z

We are trying to locate any information connecting our ggrandfather. we have hit a brick wall for many many years but feel there has to be someone somewhere that can help.
Our ggrandfathers name was James William Lesley..born 1858 McNairy,County,Tenn. We believe his father to be William Lesley, but no confirmation..He always said his mother was full blooded Cherokee Indian. We have located his sister and her decendants. Her name was Elizabeth (Betty) Beard. We have a marriage license that shows a marriage between Jane Lesley and Neilon Beard in 1861..the parents of Betty Beard. This would indicate that something happened to our ggrandfathers father and then his mother remarried.
Anyone that would have any information of Lesley's in McNairy County, Tn and in the border counties of north Miss. and south Tenn. please advise.
Thanks,
Marion Hoosier

Re: william van lesley

cmtackett_1 — 2011-09-29 06:23:00Z

I am related to him. Check out the tree and let's see if we can connect the dots.

Callie

Re: Lesley/Leslie----Leschinsky in 1900 CAL

HeasleyHutchins — 2011-01-28 18:36:59Z

A little late but I'm not sure we are related. I come from Israel and Paulina out of Russia. They lived in New York and Ohio and died I think in NY and buried on Long Island so I was told. Related via marriage to Greenbaums in New York

Chuck Hutchins
catsplus@earthlink.net

Re: Leschinsky family

HeasleyHutchins — 2011-01-28 18:31:01Z

Sorry it's been so long in replying. I got lost and then turned a different direction.
ISRAEL AND PAULINA Lesser/Leschinsky. There are different ways of spelling the Russian side.
My Lessers born in NY. Lived in Ohio and I think died in NY.
I have William Abraham Lesser(died 1936 in Ohio) as the son of Israel and Paulina. There was also a son Herman.

Chuck Hutchins
catsplus@earthlink.net

Leslie Family - Philadelphia, PA

smaher35 — 2011-01-25 19:38:31Z

Looking for information on the Leslie family from Philadelphia, PA. Robert & Katheryn had 3 children Harry/Henry (name different on some census), Maime that married a Montague lived in NJ and Walter G. Walter was married to my GG Grandmother Eva Woldsmit in 1916. Walter's occupation was listed as fireman. Robert was from Ireland and Katheryn (maiden name unknown at this time) was born in Lewes, Delaware. Robert was found living with daughter in NJ in 1930. Unable to locate Walter after divorce from my GG Grandmother. Looking for any information on family that could help.

Woldsmit

smaher35 — 2010-06-24 22:00:47Z

Looking for information on a John A Woldsmit from Riga, Latvia - DOB 1-21-1880 married to a Mary Brownfield - DOB 4-8-1873. Not able to find parents on either. Would love to share information.

Re: William Lesley

lesstar — 2010-03-29 15:30:05Z

I have info on a William A. Lesley, Sr. b.c.1790 is 89 in 1880 census Dacusville, Pickens Co., SC, b. Fairfield Co., SC, m. Rosannah Hendricks, d.c.1870, has a daughter Mary, unmarried, age 56; William may have married 2nd Elizabeth and had 4 more children, the eldest Sarah, Isaac, William A., Jr. and Joseph. These 4 disappear from Pickens Co. and may be the ones you are researching. Best Wishes Mary Lesley

RE: WALTER LESLIE OR LESLEY

smaher35 — 2010-03-27 13:09:40Z

Received some additional information on Walter. Married to an Eva Woldsmith from 1916-1919 in Philadelphia. Parents names were James and Mary Rieley. Birth place is unknown at this time. Looking for anyone who has information on Walter as he is the key to my tree.

Re: William Lesley

Okcajun — 2010-03-26 19:30:31Z

My great,great grandfather's name is supposed to be William Leslie and he had a son named William. His 2 daughters were Sallie/Sarah Rebecca and Mary. He was said to be from South Carolina and possibly Cherokee Indian. I have a picture of Sallie and her family, she is my great grandmother married to William Penn Spencer. They lived in Marion, LA, Union Parish, LA.

Re: William Lesley

lesstar — 2010-03-25 20:57:40Z

This is not the William W. Lessley of Giraud Co., Mo. I have a copy of Samuel Lessley's book. His family was from York Co. So, and maybe related to my husband's, but I have not been able to confirm it. The only connection I can find is in the height - 6'2", 6'4", and 6'6" of some of the male members of our Pickens County descendants in relation to some I met of the Lesley York Co. descendants. Just a possibility.

Lessley,Lesley,William H.

danweisbrod1 — 2010-03-25 15:58:00Z

Looking for info. on William W.Lesley.He was listed as owning property in Cape Girardeau Co.,Mo in 1861. Where did He come from and go to. His name was the first one listed on the deed I saw. Also the county archives in Jackson, Mo., has a book on Samuel Lessley, but you can't check it out!

Re: William Lesley

danweisbrod1 — 2010-03-25 15:31:45Z

is this possibly William W. Lesley? if so he owned property in cape girardeau county, mo in 1861. The county archives are loated in jackson ,mo. There is a book there for one samuel lessley, but you can't check it out. let me know!

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

nupdegraph_1 — 2010-02-12 14:47:29Z

Lynne, I have found a connection between your Ms. Leslie and my Francis or, rather, his father Samuel. I'm betting she is our Francis' sister. I found deeds where Samuel (Sr.) transferred land to Jr., and parts of the same original parcel were transferred to Francis Leslie and to Samuel Pollock and a McConaghay. The old map I had, forget the date right now, does not show Pollocks in the vicinity, but it was just a snapshot in time, I think about 20 or 30 years later.

Do you have any info on where they lived when Ms. Leslie died? Are you close enough to go to the graveyard to look for a marker? I may be, as I live within 20 miles of where the land was transferred to Pollock. Let me know if you think I might find anything (once the weather breaks that is!).

If you would like copies of the court paper relating to Samuel Leslie Sr.'s first wife's death and then the deeds for a number of these transfers of land (which include other surnames as neighbors, witnesses, etc., contact me at nupdegraph@zoominternet.net. I would rather type in word and/or I could make copies and send you snail mail.

Correction on Leslie/Johnston Post

kaherman111 — 2010-02-11 16:55:04Z

Mary Ann Leslie married John Seawright Johnston. I left off his last name. There is a John Seawright who is probably his grandfather. Wish I could type as fast as I can think....

Leslie/Johnston

kaherman111 — 2010-02-11 16:46:18Z

I am looking for information about Andrew Miller Leslie born 7/6/1792 and married Caroline Jane Liddell born 8/18/1794. They were mattied in Abbeville, SC on 12/12/1812.
Children: John W. Leslie born 1814, William Perry Leslie born 1819, Elizabeth Leslie born abt.1820, Sarah Jane Leslie born 11/16/1822, James Lafayette Leslie born 1/20/1825, Margaret Amanda Leslie born 8/27/1827, A. Esther Narcissa Leslie born 7/5/1829, and Mary A. Leslie born in 1835.

Sarah Jane Leslie married my great great grandfather James M. Davidson born 11/1/1821. They were married on 10/12/1843 in Pineville, AL. Sarah Jane was born in South Carolina and James was born in Pineville, AL.

Andrew Miller Leslie was born in Abbeville, SC and was the son of William Leslie born 1757 in England, his wife Jane White born 1757 in Abbeville, SC and they were married 12/26/1779 in Abbeville, SC. William died shirtly after 1792. Their second child Mary Ann Leslie married John Seawright. Would like information about them and their children, marriage, deaths and etc.

The name Leslie has also been shown as Lesley and Lesly.

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

LynneHindman — 2010-02-07 13:59:25Z

Dear Nancy,

Thank you for your reply and help. Had a question concerning William Morrow. He does not fit with a birth date of 1784. I found information that confirms he was born earlier than 1784 and in Ireland. I am working on Samuel Lesslie and Francis. Will let you know what I find.

Lynne

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

nupdegraph_1 — 2010-02-07 13:18:59Z

Look like the governor, huh? That would be an interesting research.

I have gone through my Morrow and Leslie general files but will still go though my specific Francis Leslie file and map file and see what I find.

I think I neglected to give you John G. Hennon's email address. He was research Morrows and seemed to be more professional about it than me (I call myself a hunter and gatherer, do not necessarily pull court records to confirm things, more get it from old family members). This is an July 2001 address, hope it still works for him. hennon+@pitt.edu

I also have a Butler Co. bits and pieces book of about 500 pages that indexes some Pollocks. At a glance I did not find your given name but I will look further with this last info. Sometimes the families went back and forth with Lawrence and Beaver Co., like three of "my girls" married and moved to the Sheep Hill area of New Castle, Lawrence Co., in the 1860s. If you find a connection to Francis Leslie, please let me know. My 90+ year old friend will be excited. She is in assisted living because of her physical health but her mind is sharp yet.

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

LynneHindman — 2010-02-06 14:18:02Z

Dear Nancy,

You may receive another reply from me. I was in the middle of writing when distracted and the response disappeared.
My research began with a family bible and my great grandfather, Samuel Hindman's death certificate stating that his mother, Hannah Pollock, was born in Mahoningtown, Mercer County Pennsylvania. The family bible states that Hannah was born 19 Sep 1807 and died 06 Oct 1896. I have spent years looking for her parents.

I found some writings of a Leland W Pollock in a book titled "Polk Family and Kinsman by William Harrison Polk who listed Hannah's parents as Samuel Pollock and Miss Lesley/Leslie. There was also a reference that Samuel married a woman by the name of Margaret Morrow Heenan after Miss Lesley died. Samuel's parents were Joseph Pollock and
Hannah Van Dyke/Dike. After Hannah Van Dyke died Joseph married a Margaret Grey or Gray. The Van Dyke information comes from the DAR. Miss Leslie/Lesley did come from Beaver County.

I will now read over very carefully what you have written and see how all the pieces fit together. There is another bit of information. My great grandfather, Samuel Hindman, named one of his sons, Marion Leslie Hindman. I have a picture of Hannah Pollock Hindman. She has dark hair and eyes as does her daughter, Sarah. Hannah was referred to with great respect. She was always called "Mrs. Hindman or Madam" Another curious thing is that there seems to be some family likeness to Governor James Pollock. My father and Governor Pollock sort of look alike???

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

nupdegraph_1 — 2010-02-06 04:50:14Z

Hi, Lynne: I did not find out more about "Miss Leslie" but we are connected. March 30, 1812 Samuel Lesslie ux conveyed 200 acres to Samuel Pollock at Volume C page 199, and I have a conveyance June 2, 1812 from Samuel Lesslie to Samuel Lesslie, Jr. at Vol. C page 232. I have the description Bradens 3rd District Lot 26 (as if it refers to both of them but (?) This is in the Beaver Co. Grantor Index 1800-1918.

In 1824 Samuel Lesslie Jr. us transfers to Robert White a Lot 20 in Bradens D. Dep. Volume G page 103.

In 1827 Samuel Lesslie us transfers to John McConaghy (sheriff) Lot 26. Volume G page 474.

On June 20, 1827, Samuel Pollock transfers to Francis Leslie
200 acres in North Sewickly Township. Volume H page 40-41.
I think this is in the NE corner of Beaver Co.

I believe Samuel Lesslie Sr. was the father of Samuel Jr and Francis who married Eleanor Morrow but I have not done the research to prove it. Francis and Eleanor were who I was researching. Samuel was married to Mary Ann who died "in Westmoreland County" which then included most all of SW PA. I can't find that orphans court paper right now but will look for it.

I ran into a John G. Hennon who I did some give and take with on Morrows. He says Margaret Morrow was the sister of Eleanor, that "Margaret Morrow married Joseph Hennon (John G. Hennon's gr gr gr grandparents); they lived in Wayne Twp. no more than a quarter mile from Thomas Morrow. Next door to Joseph and Margaret Hennon was Joseph's brother Abel Hennon & it was Abel's son Thomas Hennon who was the first husband of Thomas Morrow's daughter Margaret Morrow." Now that really confuses me (Nancy Up) but maybe I am just tired.

In another email John said Francis Leslie made a deposition in 1861 in support of his sister-in-law's petition for a pension for her late husband's service during the War of 1812. Francis Leslie and Thomas Hennon gave the depositions in support of Margaret's petition but the pension was denied.

I think the problem here is too many generations using the same names so let me try to describe a chart of it. I think I got this all below from John G. Hennon but it might partly have come from a History of the County of ____ book.

William Morrow b.c.1784 marries Eleanor _______
They had 5 kids I know of, so chart these 5 under William and Eleanor from left to right: 1. Thomas; 2. Hugh; 3. Charles; 4. Margaret (1); 5. Nancy.

Under 1. Thomas, put an unknown 1st wife and a 2nd wife Margaret Gibson, and 11 children altogether, John G. Hennon says, including Margaret (2) and Eleanor.

Under 4. Margaret (1), show her married to Joseph Hennon (who has a brother Abel Hennon).
My charting shows Abel Hennon having a son Thomas Hennon who married Margaret Morrow (2). John G. says Margaret (2) married Thomas Hennon 1st and then Samuel Pollock 2nd. So Margaret (1)'s husband's brother married Margaret's brother Thomas' daughter.

Francis Leslie and Thomas Hennon served in the same company in the War of 1812 and Thomas died during the war. And, as I said, Francis gave that deposition for Margaret (2), his sister-in-law.

So, I have no evidence of who your "Miss Leslie" is but I would bet she is Francis' sister or niece or something. I would be glad to photocopy what I have on Francis and Samuel Leslie if you wanted to research them further, but I am not actually related to the Leslies. I am an Updegraph, and my 90+ year old co-Updegraph-researcher is descended from Francis Leslie's granddaughter who married an Updegraph, so I am not actively researching them further, I jsut did a good bit as a favor for this elderly woman who is not computerized to pay her back for all the Updegraph info she gave me.

What do I have? I have some additionally listings of Grantor/Grantee deeds from Beaver Co., the Orphans' Court document about Mary Ann Leslie's husband and children, and some interesting historical stuff about the Beaver Co. land grants and the Chew tract, including a map that shows where Samuel Leslie Sr.'s land was.

Let me know what I can help you with.

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

nupdegraph_1 — 2010-02-06 00:46:34Z

Hi. I have not looked at my info on this line in a long time but I will review it. By any chance did your Miss Lesley come from the NE corner of Beaver Co.? The name Mary Ann was wife to one of them I think. I found "orphan documents" declaring dealing with Mary Ann's husband and children in "Westmoreland County" and I think it is the same family who came to the NE corner of Beaver Co. My oldest traced back would be Mary Ann's son (if I am remembering right!) I have an old map somewhere showing their neighbor landowners about 1800 and I'll look for Pollocks. I will get back to you.
Nancy Up

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

LynneHindman — 2010-02-01 03:59:16Z

Lesley/Leslie from Beaver County Pennsylvania. My great, great, great grandfather Samuel Pollock born 1780 married a Miss Leslie/Lesley from Beaver County PA. She died after three children were born and Samuel married Margaret Morrow. The three children born to Samuel Pollock and Miss Leslie/Lesley are Hannah Pollock (My gr,gr,grandmother)who married Robert Hindman; Samuel Pollock; and Mary Ann Pollock who married Joseph Zimmerman.

I am interested in the given name of Miss Leslie/Lesley and the names of her parents.

Nathaniel McDill Lesley of SC & MS

LEDWARDS6 — 2010-01-14 18:45:39Z

Does anyone know (for certain and provable) who the parents of this man were? He was born about 1815, probably in Abbeville County SC and died 1870 in Tippah Co MS. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Re: Robert Wilson Lesley m. Mary Jane Stegall

rufnredy77 — 2009-11-09 13:46:33Z

Robert Wilson Lesley is the son of William and Rosann Lesley. Robert is buried in the Union Methodist Church Cemetary close to Nettleton Ms (Lee Co.). His brother J.H Lesley and his daughter Lula V Nix are also buried there. He was in Co. C 8th CSA Cavalry and fought under Col. William B. Wade, Generals Joseph Wheeler, N.B. Forrest and many others. He was in the battles of Shiloh (where his brother T.N. Lesley was shot and mortally wounded and died 4 days after the battle), and Chickamauga along with many other skirmishes during his time in the war. He surrendered in Atlanta. Although he fought for the CSA entire war, his epitaph reads "This is in memorial for the soldiers that fought for the Union". I havnt been able to figure that out. He did not marry M.J. Stegall until after the war. I know his children were Lula Viola and Thomas Henry. I am not aware of any other children but there is a possibility. Thomas Henry Lesley is my Gr. grandfather.

William and Rosann are buried in New Salem Cemetary in Troy Ms. (Pontotoc Co.) along with other of Robert's siblings and Robert's wife M.J. Stegall Lesley.

William b. 1795 and Rosann traveled from Abbeville S.C. area to Bibb Co. Al. somewhere around the time of 1820's along with a vast list of other people. It is believed among researchers that Rosann was a McAllister but that is not totally confirmed. The reason we think this is because her first son was named Francis McAllister Lesley. There is a Francis Mcallister that is shown to be traveling with them to Bibb Co. that is approx the age Rosann's father would be but, that is a story to be told at a later time if you are interested. It appears William Lesley moved the family from Bibb Co. Al to Pontotoc Co. Ms some time in the 1830's after the removal of the indians from that area. He was one of the founders of New Salem Church in Troy Ms. and some of the church records show him as deacon and elder.

I have a lot of other info. on this family if you are interested. You can contact me at rufnredy77@yahoo.com

Robert Lesley

rjmangrum7 — 2009-10-21 01:19:36Z

I believe you and my husband are related. Robert Wilson Lesley was my husband's gt.gt.gr.father. He was married to Mary Jane Stegall. Their daughter Anna Joyce married James Reed, their daughter Mary Edna married Frank Stafford and they had a daughter Anna Joyce - my husband mother. Any help in verifying Robert's parents would be greatly appreciated. And I would be very happy to share what I have of Robert's line.

Thank you,
Jean Mangrum
Crabtree, Oregon

Robert Wilson Lesley m. Mary Jane Stegall

rjmangrum7 — 2009-10-21 01:03:04Z

Robert Wilson Lesley was my husband's gt.gt.gr.father. He was married to Mary Jane Stegall. I believe his father was William Lesley of SC and his mother Rosa Ann. In the 1850 census there are 6 siblings listed - Alexander, William, Margaret, Amanda, Thomas and James. Any help in verifying Robert's parents would be greatly appreciated. And I would be very happy to share what I have of Robert's line.

Thank you,
Jean Mangrum
Crabtree, Oregon

Re: Lesley/Leslie----Leschinsky in 1900 CAL

jlrdpatterson — 2009-10-20 19:15:25Z

My gggrandfather was Gabriel Leschinsky born in Russia. Mother's name was Fradel. Gabriel entered the US as Gabriel Rosenthal. He was also Jewish. Wondered if somehow he might be connected to your Israel Leschinsky?
Jessica

Walter Lesley (Leslie)

smaher35 — 2009-10-10 15:54:41Z

I'm looking for a Walter Lesley (or Leslie) not sure of spelling of last name. Briefly married to an Eva Woldsmit around 1915. Walter lived with his father area unknown. If anyone has information please contact me. It's a piece of the puzzle that is missing and is important to our tree.

"JD" Lesley

PinkArmyWifey — 2009-09-01 04:44:20Z

I'm searching for my father's father. He says that he just disappeared & he's just wanting to know if/when he passed away & where.
His name "JD" was just that, only intials; & my dad said that "JD" (with the "s) was how he told everyone it was spelled since it wasn't short for anything.
His father was Sam Lesley & his mother was Florence Loder (or possibly Loader).
My dad is the only one left that has any information for me to research off of & he's not great with name spelling.
He believes that his father was born somewhere near Childress, Texas.
If anyone has any helpful info I would really appreciate it!

Re: father

rita32759 — 2009-08-30 01:00:50Z

Hi Lillian,

I am attempting to find my husbands step brother. My husband is Raymond Williams Jr. His father was Raymond Williams Sr and Charlotte Mosher. Hopefully I am close in my endeavors for my husband.

Re: George Panel Lesley

debbiew1553 — 2009-07-28 02:38:58Z

George,

Otto Elmer Lesley was my maternal great-grandfather. He died when I was 3 years old. His daughter was Marcella Eileen (Lesley) Jones who married Alvin Jones. They had my mother Mary Etta (Jones) Pope.

Debbie Pope Willard

LESLEY Samuel R 1898-1954

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 11:48:48Z

LESLEY Samuel R 1898-1954

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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

Re: John Harris LESLEY/Talladega Co., AL

esleslie — 2009-05-22 14:39:58Z

Hello Mary,
Although this Lesley family is not ours, we did a good bit of research on them while determining our own, including a trip to Abbeville. Unrelated, we also have a Bean marriage in Talladega Co. in my Mathis family. I would be happy to share any Lesley info plus discussing Bean if you have any other information on them. My email is esleslie@bellsouth.net if you'd prefer to email me direct. Evelyn S. Leslie

Re: John Harris LESLEY/Talladega Co., AL

MaryGordonSmith62 — 2009-05-22 13:09:46Z

The first John Harris Lesley 1784 SC - 1855 AL who was married to Mary Gilliland 1782 NC - 1856 AL was brother to my 3 great grandfather, Rober Hall Lesley. They were sons of William Lesley and Ann Caldwell. John and Mary left SC (Abbeville District) after their children were born and were in IN for some time and not long after their sister, Frances' husband died in IN, Theodore had them move to AL to be closer to family as they were getting on in age and their brother, Moses was handicapped and needed special attention.
Many of the Lesley children relocated to other parts or in my case, Robert Hall stayed in Abbeville but his son Samuel, my greatgreatgrandfather moved to MS.
I have been researching this family for years and still doing so. Much easier today with the world wide web at my disposal.
Would be interested in sharing.
Mary

Re: Lesleys From Ireland

JudyLangford50 — 2008-08-18 13:41:53Z

Looking for the ancestors of James William Lesley b. 1859, McNairy Co., TN;d. 1957 Calcasieu Parish, LA. He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Flanigan of St. Louis, MO in 1889 in Lamar Co., TX. They and their three children were in Temple, Bell Co., TX in 1900. He was a superintendent with the railroad. 1910, 1920, 1930 he was in LA.

Re: Emberry Lesley

JudyLangford50 — 2008-08-18 13:10:54Z

Are you still searching? I am searching for the family of my great grandfather as well. He was James William Lesley, born 1858 0r 59 in McNairy Co., TN according to his word. The earliset census I have for him is 1900 Bell Co., TX. He is also in 1910, 1920, 1930 in LA. All census gives his place of birth as TN. I have never found his parents or siblings in a census and do not know their names. He had a sister Betty but I do not know her married name. His mother was believed to be a Thorpe and was Cherokee Indian.
Does any of this sound familiar?

Re: Peter and Susan Lesley

floramccarty — 2008-07-14 17:06:14Z

born Philadelphia Sept. 17, 1819

Peter and Susan Lesley

floramccarty — 2008-07-14 17:03:23Z

There are several copies of the "Life and Letters of Peter and Susan Lesley" posted on Amazon.com

Re: Emberry Lesley

DarlaMcDuff — 2008-05-27 04:32:55Z

It's been a long time since you wrote this so I don't know if you'll even see this, but Emberry Lesley and Sarah Elizabeth Coffee were my paternal grandmother's parents. Her name was Opal Mae Lesley. I've been searching for info on him forever with no luck. If you've found anything on him I'd greatly appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Darla McDuff

John Harris LESLEY/Talladega Co., AL

esleslie — 2007-07-29 17:40:44Z

Below is a book excerpt on John Harris LESLEY, b. 1850, Talladega Co., AL. The book is available in its entirety on Heritage Quest. This is a retyped copy from my files.
Evelyn Leslie
co-Administrator LESLIE DNA Project

NOTABLE MEN OF ALABAMA: Personal and Genealogical, with portraits
Originally published: Atlanta: Southern Historical Association, 1904
Reprint: Spartanburg, South Carolina: Reprint Company, 1976

Pages 363 and 364 of 944

JOHN HARRIS LESLEY, a well known citizen of Talladega County, was born in that county, on Christmas day, in the year 1850. His paternal grandparents, John HARRIS and Mary LESLEY, went from Indiana to South Carolina soon after their marriage, and later came to Alabama, where they passed the remainder of their lives. While living in South Carolina, their son, Theodore Lesley, the father of John Harris, was born. There he married Rebecca BROCK, and after the death of her father, Charles BROCK, came with her mother and his parents to Alabama in 1836. He rented a farm near Munford, where he died in 1892. He and his wife had twelve children, five of whom, with their mother, are still living. He was a Democrat and both himself and wife were members of the Baptist church. John Harris LESLEY acquired such an education as the common schools of Talladega County afforded and began life as a farmer. He continued in that occupation until 1893, when he engaged in railroading and in operating a sawmill. At present he is employed by John H. WILSON in a meat market at Munford, though he still owns a part of the old homestead, where he resides. He affiliated with the Democratic party until recently, but is now a Populist and an active member of the Farmers’ Alliance. In 1873 he was married to Sarah CLARK, a daughter of Matthew and Minerva (BEAN) CLARK, one of the pioneers of Calhoun County, Ala. Minerva BEAN came to Alabama in her childhood, with her father, James BEAN, who was one of the early settlers of Talladega County. Mr. And Mrs. LESLEY have been blessed with the following children: Ada May, Mastin Leonidas, Mary Daisy, Minnie Lula, Charles Emmett, deceased; James Theodore, John Oscar, William Clark, Anna Eola, Clifford Coleman, Ruby, and Samuel Troy.

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

JudyLangford50 — 2007-04-02 14:23:54Z

Mine is James W. Lesley, always gave his birthplace as McNairy Co.,TN. He died 1957 in DeQuincy, Calcasieu,LA. He was my great grandfaather and I knew him but I have never found his parents and siblings and do not know their names. The earliest census I find him is 1900. I think his family lived in MS and possibly AL.

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

Jeanette_Torman — 2007-04-02 06:56:45Z

Know of one child of James B Lesley, b. 1858 AL, d. unknown, son of Vann Lesley and Sarah Turner.
Joe Lesley b. 14 Aug 1894 AL, d. June 1964, buried Mt Pleasant Cem.Springville, AL, m. Velma b. 1910, d. 1959 AL, buried Mt pleasant Cem. Springville, AL.
Joe was WWI veteran.
Is this your James Lesley?

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

JudyLangford50 — 2007-04-01 17:08:40Z

My great grandfather was James W. Lesley b. 1858-59. Cannot find parents or siblings. Could he be the James found in 1860 MS census along with Wilson and Van? And again in 1870 and 1880 census with Van in MS?