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Elizabeth Ann Ledford 1846–1919

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Ledford in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Feb 1846 · Shooting Creek, Clay, North Carolina, USA
Died 09 Feb 1919 · Unaka, N.C.
Father Isaiah Zoar Ledford
Mother Polly Barrett
Spouse David Jefferson Moss
Children George W Moss, John Moss, Lillian Lillie Ann B Moss, Louisa Loussay Francis Moss, Margaret Teresa Patience Moss, Mary Melissa Moss, Telitha Angeline Moss
Siblings George Washington Ledford, Laura L Ledford, Lavisa C Ledford, Nancy Louise Ledford

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth Ann Ledford began in 1846 in Shooting Creek, Clay, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Elizabeth Ann Ledford resided in Cherokee, North Carolina. In 1860, Elizabeth Ann Ledford resided in Shooting Creek, Cherokee, North Carolina, United S. Elizabeth Ann Ledford married david jefferson moss, and had children including george w moss, john moss, lillian lillie ann b moss, louisa loussay francis moss, margaret teresa patience moss, mary melissa moss, telitha angeline moss. Elizabeth Ann Ledford passed away in 1919 in Unaka, N.C..

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records North Carolina, Death Certificates

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    Death Records Tennessee, Death Records

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    Record North Carolina, Deaths

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    Death Records North Carolina Death Certificates

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    Record North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004

Life Timeline

1846
Birth of Elizabeth Ann Ledford in Shooting Creek, Clay, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1850
Elizabeth Ann Ledford resided here in Cherokee, North Carolina
Residence
1860
Elizabeth Ann Ledford resided here in Shooting Creek, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1870
Elizabeth Ann Ledford resided here in Shooting Creek, Clay, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1900
Elizabeth Ann Ledford resided here in Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1910
Elizabeth Ann Ledford resided here in Civil District 19, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1919
Death of Elizabeth Ann Ledford in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina
Death
1919
Burial of Elizabeth Ann Ledford in Unaka, N.C.
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Ledford

This ancestor line traces from Haywood County, North Carolina, United States of America (1815) to Shooting Creek, Clay, North Carolina, USA (1846) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Ledford (1846–1919) was born in Shooting Creek, Clay, North Carolina, USA and died in Unaka, N.C.. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Elizabeth Ledford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Ann Ledford PTP
1846–1919
Shooting Creek, Clay, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Ledford's Descendants

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Elizabeth Ann Ledford PTP 1846–1919