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Leonard Fite 1760–1842

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Leonard Fite in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Feb 1760 · Greenwich, Sussex, NU
Died 22 Mar 1842 · Alexandria, Tennessee
Father John Andrew Andrease Vaught
Mother Elizabeth Catherine Ermentrout Ermentraudt
Siblings Andrew Vaught, Anna Maria Vaught, Christley Paul Vaught Sr, Christley Vaught, David Vaught, Gasper Casper Vaught, George Vaught, Henry Vaught, John Andrew Vaught, John Andrew Vaught Jr, Mary Vaught West, Prudence Vaught Martin
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Leonard Fite was born in 1760 in Greenwich, Sussex, NU, the child of john andrew andrease vaught and elizabeth catherine ermentrout ermentraudt. Leonard Fite passed away in 1842 in Alexandria, Tennessee.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1760
Birth of Leonard Fite in Greenwich, Sussex, NU
Birth
1842
Death of Leonard Fite in Alexandria, Tennessee
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Leonard Fite

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1402) to Greenwich, Sussex, New Jersey (1760) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Leonard Fite (1760–1842) was born in Greenwich, Sussex, NU and died in Alexandria, Tennessee. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Leonard 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

John Andrew Andrease Vaught
Father
Elizabeth Catherine Ermentrout Ermentraudt
Mother

Leonard Fite's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Leonard Fite PTP
1760–1842
Greenwich, Sussex, NU
Parents
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Leonard Fite's Descendants

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Leonard Fite PTP 1760–1842