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Edward Wadsworth Lea 1847–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 November 1847

Birth Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 27 May 1921

Death Location: Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Solomon Lea

Mother: Sophia Ainges

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The story of Edward Wadsworth Lea began in 1847 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1850, Edward Wadsworth Lea resided in Caswell, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Edward Wadsworth Lea resided in Leasburg, Leasburg, Caswell, North Carolina, USA. Edward Wadsworth Lea passed away in 1921 in Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Wadsworth Lea began in 1847 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Edward Wadsworth Lea resided in Caswell, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Edward Wadsworth Lea resided in Leasburg, Leasburg, Caswell, North Carolina, USA.
  • Edward Wadsworth Lea passed away in 1921 in Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Edward Lea's Ancestors

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Edward Lea
1847–1921
Birth Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Solomon Lea
1807–1897
Leasburg, North Carolina, USA
Sophia Ainges
1810–1866
London, London, England
Grandparents
William (McNeill Lea) Jr
1776–1873
Leasburg, Orange County, North Carolina, United States
Sarah McNeill
1783–1846
Caswell County, NC
Great-Grandparents
Gabriel Lea
1758–1834
Elizabeth Ashburn
1757–1840
John McNeill
1754–1791
Anness Lea
1761–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Lea's Timeline

4 Records

1847
1 November 1847
Birth of Edward Wadsworth Lea in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 3
Edward Wadsworth Lea resided here in Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Caswell, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Edward Wadsworth Lea resided here in Leasburg, Leasburg, Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Leasburg, Leasburg, Caswell, North Carolina, USA
1921
27 May 1921
Age 74
Death of Edward Wadsworth Lea in Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 November 1847
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Leasburg, Leasburg, Caswell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Leasburg, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: M653_891; Page: 379; Family History Libr

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1921
    Event Place: Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leasburg, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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