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Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby 1849–1935

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Leander Hamby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1849 · Wilkes Co, North Carolina, USA
Died 21 Jan 1935 · Ferguson Vil, Wilkes, North Carolina
Father James H Hamby
Mother Sarah Sallie Gold Or Summerlin
Spouse Frances Adelaide Franky Foster
Children Cleveland Hamby, Cora Selena Hamby, Dona Hamby, Ezekiel Duvall Hamby, Jesse F Hamby, Jesse Franklin Hamby, Kary Hamby, Martin R Hamby, Martin Rura Hamby, Martin Rury Hamby, Martin Z Rury Hamby, Vital Ranson Hamby, William B Hamby, William R Hamby, Zephra U Wheeling, Zick D Hamby
Siblings Adelia Hamby, Ann Hamby, Calvin Hamby, Elizabeth J Hamby, John N Hamby, Mehala J Hamby, Rebecca Hamby

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Biography

Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby was born in 1849 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina, USA, the child of james h hamby and sarah sallie gold or summerlin. Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby married frances adelaide franky foster, sarah matilda norris, and had children including cleveland hamby, cora selena hamby, dona hamby, ezekiel duvall hamby, jesse f hamby, jesse franklin hamby, kary hamby, martin r hamby, martin rura hamby, martin rury hamby, martin z rury hamby, vital ranson hamby, william b hamby, william r hamby, zephra u wheeling, zick d hamby. Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby passed away in 1935 in Ferguson Vil, Wilkes, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1849
Birth of Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby in Wilkes Co, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1935
Death of Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby in Ferguson Village, Wilkes, North Carolina
Death
1935
Death of Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby in Ferguson Vil, Wilkes, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Leander Hamby

This ancestor line traces from England (1255) to Wilkes Co, North Carolina, USA (1849) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Leander Hamby (1849–1935) was born in Wilkes Co, North Carolina, USA and died in Ferguson Vil, Wilkes, North Carolina. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Leander 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 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Leander Hamby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby PTP
1849–1935
Wilkes Co, North Carolina, USA
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Leander Hamby's Descendants

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Leander Chapman "Lee" Hamby PTP 1849–1935