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Elizabeth Love Leger 1733–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1733

Birth Location: St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 07 Jun 1795

Death Location: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Father: Peter II

Mother: Mary Evans

Spouse(s): Francis Sr.

Children(s): 1 None, Elizabeth Ward, Delilah None, Harriret Ward, None None, Mary Ward, William Ward, Benjamin Ward

In 1733, Elizabeth Love Leger entered the world in St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, born to Peter Pierre Leger Ii And Mary Evans. In 1790, Elizabeth Love Leger resided in St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Car. Elizabeth Love Leger married Francis Ward Sr, and had children including 1, Benjamin Ward, Delilah, Elizabeth Sarah Ward, Harriret Ward, Mary Ward, William Ward. Elizabeth Love Leger passed away in 1795 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1733, Elizabeth Love Leger entered the world in St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, born to Peter Pierre Leger Ii And Mary Evans.
  • In 1790, Elizabeth Love Leger resided in St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Car.
  • Elizabeth Love Leger married Francis Ward Sr, and had children including 1, Benjamin Ward, Delilah, Elizabeth Sarah Ward, Harriret Ward, Mary Ward, William Ward.
  • Elizabeth Love Leger passed away in 1795 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter II
1710–1762
Birth Location: St Phillips Parrish, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Evans
1718–1795
Birth Location: Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Francis Sr.
1730–1800
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States
FS

Children(s)

1 None
1769–1860
Birth Location: –
1
Elizabeth Ward
1759–
Birth Location: –
EW
Delilah None
1779–
Birth Location: Charleston, Charleston, SC
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Harriret Ward
–1802
Birth Location: –
HW
None None
1840–1828
Birth Location: Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Mary Ward
–1798
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States
MW
William Ward
1761–1796
Birth Location: Charleston, Dorchester, South Carolina, United States
WW
Benjamin Ward
1770–1822
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States
BW

Elizabeth Leger's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Leger
1733–1795
Birth Place: St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Peter Pierre Leger II
1710–1762
St Phillips Parrish, Berkeley, South Carolina, United States
Mary Evans
1718–1795
Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Grandparents
Pierre (Peter Leger) I
1660–1723
St Quentin, Marne, Champagne-Ardenne, France
Marie Marin
1680–1722
Restigné, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France
Samuel (Hall) Evans
1691–1770
Camden, Wicomico, Calvert County, Maryland
Sarah Ambrose
1695–1736
East Garston, Berkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Jacques Leger
1625–1680
Elizabeth Bossu
1625–1698
Richard Evans
1660–1703
Elizabeth Hall
1673–1743
William Ambrose
1663–1729
Francoise Means
1663–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pierre Leger
1600–1653
Marie Roussel
1600–1660
Jacques Bossu
1600–1690
Elizabeth Lemonier
1600–1680
Alice Jones
1614–1686
Evan EVAN
1630–1690

Elizabeth Leger's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Love) Leger (22 Apr 1733–07 Jun 1795) m. Francis (Ward) Sr. (7 Oct 1730–Oct 1800)
  1. 1. 1 1769–1860
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Sarah) Ward 1759– m. Lydia Macy 1719–1785
    1. 1. Susan Ward 1802–1830 m. Edward (Henry) Footman 1797–1876
      1. 1. Susan (Ann Habersham) Footman 1829–1898
      2. 2. William (Maxwell Footman) Major 1826–1882 m. Mary (Maria Clara) Sanches 1841–1883
        1. 1. Mary (Clara) Footman 1854–1889
        2. 2. Eliza (Ward) Footman 1858–1934 m. Samuel (Fredrick) Travis 1855–
      3. 3. Edward (Henry) Footman 1828–1862
    2. 2. Robert (Mitchell Charlton) Ward 1861–1910 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Majors 1872–1897 m. Helena (Mellie "Mellie") Sessions 1879–1927 m. Ann (America "Annie") Folsom 1855–1891
      1. 1. John (Wesley) Ward 1889–1957
      2. 2. Sebron Ward 1886–1950
      3. 3. James (Needom) Ward 1887–1950
      4. 4. William (Sylvester) Ward 1895–1987
      5. 5. Henry (C) Ward 1897–1929
      6. 6. Janie Ward 1906–
      7. 7. Clayton Ward 1901–1970
  3. 3. Delilah 1779– m. Pinkston Watson 1792–1846
    1. 1. Sarah Watson 1843–1930 m. Francis (Marion) Hardison 1840–1924
      1. 1. Wallace (E.) Hardison 1871–1955 m. Mattie (Cornelia) Hardison 1877–1962
  4. 4. Harriret Ward –1802 m. Almeda (A.) Johnson 1860–1936
  5. 5. 1840–1828 m. Elizabeth Cooke 1774–1829
    1. 1. Mayham (Cook) Ward 1809–1833
    2. 2. 1 1802–1806
    3. 3. 1799–1866 m. Joseph (Percival) LaBruce 1792–1827
      1. 1. Martha LaBruce 1824–1826
      2. 2. Joseph LaBruce 1827–1832
      3. 3. 1823–1887
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Love) LaBruce 1822–1851
      5. 5. John LaBruce 1820–1877
    4. 4. Joshua (John) Ward 1800–1853 m. Joanne Douglass 1805–1878
      1. 1. Penelope (Bentley) Ward 1826–1859
      2. 2. Margaret (Bentley) Ward 1849–1895
      3. 3. Joanna Ward 1831–1882
      4. 4. Alice Ward 1844–1905
      5. 5. Georgiana Ward 1833–1893
  6. 6. Mary Ward –1798
  7. 7. William Ward 1761–1796
  8. 8. Benjamin Ward 1770–1822 m. Ann Habersham 1783–1862
    1. 1. Isabella Ward 1819–1868
    2. 2. John Ward 1802–1868
    3. 3. 1 1822–
    4. 4. 1818–1878 m. Jane (Rebecca) Mills 1826–1871
      1. 1. Ann (Downing) Ward 1849–1897 m. William Downing 1852–1921
        1. 1. Michael Downing 1899–
        2. 2. William Downing 1902–
        3. 3. Hannah Downing 1897–
        4. 4. Junius (Alby) Downing 1893–1975
      2. 2. Benjamin (Habersham Ward) Jr 1852–1922 m. Laurah A. 1858–1922
        1. 1. Carl (R) Ward 1895–
      3. 3. George (Nathaniel) Ward 1869–1936 m. Mintie (A.) Page 1879–1948
        1. 1. Luzie Ward 1902–
        2. 2. Clarence Ward 1903–
        3. 3. Louise Ward 1907–
        4. 4. Jeffie Ward 1900–
      4. 4. 0 1858– m. Katherine ("Kate" Matalda) Clark 1868–1937
        1. 1. Thomas Waltin 1883–
        2. 2. Arthur Ward 1892–
        3. 3. Rubie Ward 1895–
        4. 4. Ida (Mae) Ward 1897–1968
      5. 5. Edward (F.) Ward 1849–1885 m. Ella (L) Turner 1850–1925
        1. 1. 1874–1942 m. Dorothy Adeline –1910
        2. 2. Age: (47Marital Status: Widowed; Marital Status: Widow; Relation to Head of House:) Mother 1869–1962 m. John (Roderick) Taggart 1862–1915
        3. 3. 1886–1952 m. Helen (Louise) Cogswell 1908–1972
        4. 4. 1886–1955 m. William (Edward) Clemons 1885–1946
        5. 5. 1889–1981 m. 1890–1959
        6. 6. William (”Willie” E.) Ward 1872–
    5. 5. Charles (P) Ward 1799–1868

Elizabeth Leger's Timeline

5 Records

1733
22 Apr 1733
Birth of Elizabeth Love Leger in St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 57
Elizabeth Love Leger resided here in St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
1795
07 Jun 1795
Age 62
Death of Elizabeth Love Leger in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1796
7 Apr 1796
Age 63
Elizabeth Love Leger - Probate in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
1797
1797
Age 64
Elizabeth Love Leger resided here in Will, Charleston County, SC
Will, Charleston County, SC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1733
    Event Place: St Philip, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: St Phillips and St Michaels, Charleston, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 305; Image: 189; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Will, Charleston County, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Jun 1795
    Event Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1796
    Event Place: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: Charleston County (South Carolina). Probate Judge; Probate Place: Charleston, South Carolina
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