Who was Nancy Leming?

Nancy Leming (1846–1915) was born in Polk, Tennessee, USA and died in Rocky, Polk, Arkansas, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nancy Jane Leming 1846–1915

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Dec 1846 · Polk, Tennessee, USA

Died 5 Jan 1915 · Rocky, Polk, Arkansas, United States

Father James Hill Lemming

Mother Elizabeth Jane Mccoy

Spouse James Robert Hamby

Children Alfred , Burton Hamby, Calvin Jefferson Cullie Hamby, Emanuel Levi Hamby, Ervin Robert Hamby, Issac Hamby, James William Hamby, Jesse Allen Hamby, John Henry Hamby, Sarah Jane Hamby, Wallace Lafayette Hamby, William Alfred Hamby

Siblings Emanuel Leming, George Washington Leming Pvt, James P Leming, Joel Leming, John William Leming, Lucinda Wilcoxson, Millie Ann Leming, Penny Leming, Wailly Leming

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Social Security Applications and … Texas, Death Certificates Oklahoma, County Marriages Arkansas, Death Certificates Arkansas Death Index

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)

Children

Calvin Jefferson Cullie Hamby

Wallace Lafayette Hamby

William Alfred Hamby

Biography

In 1846, Nancy Jane Leming entered the world in Polk, Tennessee, USA, born to james hill lemming and elizabeth jane mccoy. In 1850, Nancy Jane Leming resided in Subdivision 25, Polk, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Nancy Jane Leming resided in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas. Nancy Jane Leming married james robert hamby, and had children including alfred, burton hamby, calvin jefferson cullie hamby, emanuel levi hamby, ervin robert hamby, issac hamby, james william hamby, jesse allen hamby, john henry hamby, sarah jane hamby, wallace lafayette hamby, william alfred hamby. Nancy Jane Leming passed away in 1915 in Rocky, Polk, Arkansas, United States.

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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 1880 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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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records Texas, Death Certificates
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Marriage Records Oklahoma, County Marriages
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Death Records Arkansas, Death Certificates
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Death Records Arkansas Death Index

Life Timeline

1846

Birth of Nancy Jane Leming in Polk, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1850

Nancy Jane Leming resided here in Subdivision 25, Polk, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1860

Nancy Jane Leming resided here in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas

Residence

1870

Nancy Jane Leming resided here in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA

Residence

1880

Nancy Jane Leming resided here in Cove, Polk, Arkansas, USA

Residence

1900

Nancy Jane Leming resided here in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA

Residence

1910

Nancy Jane Leming resided here in Freedom, Polk, Arkansas, USA

Residence

1915

Death of Nancy Jane Leming in Rocky, Polk, Arkansas, United States

Death

1915

Death of Nancy Jane Leming in Rocky, Polk, Arkansas, United States

Death

1930

Nancy Jane Leming resided here in Spiro, Le Flore, Oklahoma, USA

Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nancy Leming

This ancestor line traces from England (1430) to Polk, Tennessee, USA (1846) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nancy Leming (1846–1915) was born in Polk, Tennessee, USA and died in Rocky, Polk, Arkansas, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Nancy 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 15 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.
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