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David Lea 1779–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 December 1779

Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 5 December 1844

Death Location: Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Luke Lea

Mother: Elizabeth Wilson

Spouse(s): Nancy Clay

Children(s): William Lea, Wesley Lea

The story of David Lea began in 1779 in Surry County, North Carolina, USA. In 1810, David Lea resided in Amite, Mississippi, United States. David Lea married Nancy Clay, and had children including Wesley Wilson Lea, William Dixon Lea. David Lea passed away in 1844 in Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David Lea began in 1779 in Surry County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1810, David Lea resided in Amite, Mississippi, United States.
  • David Lea married Nancy Clay, and had children including Wesley Wilson Lea, William Dixon Lea.
  • David Lea passed away in 1844 in Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Luke Lea
1739–1813
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Wilson
1739–1792
Birth Location: Casvell, N G
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Clay
1780–1859
Birth Location: –
NC

Children(s)

William Lea
1807–1849
Birth Location: –
WL
Wesley Lea
1804–1860
Birth Location: Tennessee
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David Lea's Ancestors

Self
David Lea
1779–1844
Birth Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Luke Lea
1739–1813
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ((Betty\Mary)) Wilson
1739–1792
Casvell, N G
Grandparents
James Lea
1718–1788
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Anne Tolbert
1706–1777
King and Queen, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Lea
1682–
Frances Major
1688–1784
Edward Herndon
1678–1758
Mary Herndon
1674–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George II
1651–1696

David Lea's Descendants

1.
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David Lea (2 December 1779–5 December 1844) m. Nancy Clay (1780–1859)
  1. 1. William (Dixon) Lea 1807–1849 m. Virginia (Carolina) Kemp 1817–1894
    1. 1. Ann (Maria) Lea 1847–1866
    2. 2. Margaret (Melissa) Batchelor 1838–1907
  2. 2. Wesley (Wilson) Lea 1804–1860

David Lea's Timeline

8 Records

1779
2 December 1779
Birth of David Lea in Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
1810
5 Nov 1810
Age 31
David Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, United States
Amite, Mississippi, United States
1816
1816
Age 37
David Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, United States
Amite, Mississippi, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
David Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA
1840
1840
Age 61
David Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA
1844
5 December 1844
Age 65
Death of David Lea in Amite County, Mississippi, USA
Amite County, Mississippi, USA
1844
23 Dec 1844
Age 65
David Lea - Probate in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA
1845
1845
Age 66
David Lea resided here in No Township Listed, Amite County, MS
No Township Listed, Amite County, MS

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 December 1779
    Event Place: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 165 : 1921

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1810
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection
    [2] Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1814
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Natchez Gazette - 27 Jul 1814 - Page 4, 27 Jul 1814

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Mississippi Free Trader - 29 Aug 1820 - Page 3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1820
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Mississippi Free Trader - 12 Dec 1820 - Page 4, 12 Dec 1820

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 May 1823
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Natchez Gazette - 31 May 1823 - Page 3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1826
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Natchez Gazette - 3 Jun 1826 - Page 3, 3 Jun 1826

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Amite, Mississippi; Series: M19; Roll: 70; Page: 65; Family History Library Film: 0014838

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Amite, Mississippi; Roll: 213; Page: 56; Family History Library Film: 0014840

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Amite County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 December 1844
    Event Place: Amite County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1827-1956; Indexes, 1809-1971; Author: Mississippi. Probate Court (Amite County); Probate Place: Amite, Mississippi
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 165 : 1921

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, Amite County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1827-1956; Indexes, 1809-1971; Author: Mississippi. Probate Court (Amite County); Probate Place: Amite, Mississippi
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