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Francis Lea 1775–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Virginia, Colonial America

Death Date: 1837

Death Location: Madison, Kentucky, US

Father: Gideon Sr.

Mother: Sally Caffery

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Children(s):

In 1775, Francis Lea entered the world in Virginia, Colonial America, born to Gideon Lea Sr And Sally Ann Caffery. In 1812, Francis Lea resided in Kentucky. Francis Lea married Nancy Bowcock. Francis Lea passed away in 1837 in Madison, Kentucky, US.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Francis Lea entered the world in Virginia, Colonial America, born to Gideon Lea Sr And Sally Ann Caffery.
  • In 1812, Francis Lea resided in Kentucky.
  • Francis Lea married Nancy Bowcock.
  • Francis Lea passed away in 1837 in Madison, Kentucky, US.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Francis Lea's Ancestors

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Francis Lea
1775–1837
Birth Place: Virginia, Colonial America
Parents
Gideon Lea Sr.
1740–1825
Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Sally (Ann) Caffery
1740–1813
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, Colonial America
Grandparents
Francis Lea
1726–1766
St Stephens Parish, King and Queen, Virginia, Colonial America
Mary (Ann) White
1726–1783
King and Queen, Virginia, Colonial America
John Caffery
1722–1790
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, Colonial America
Elizabeth Candler
1726–1784
Callan Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William Lea
1682–1784
Frances Major
1688–1784
Charles Caffery
1700–1748
Sarah Warren
1704–1748
Daniel Candler
1695–1765
Hannah Fiske
1700–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Col. Lea
1654–1703
Mary Green
1654–1703
George Major
1658–1696
Ann Campbell
1658–1696
John Caffery
1670–
Sarah Carter
1700–1727
James Warren
1690–1769
Elizabeth Lewis
1690–1751
Thomas Candler
1637–1716
Jane Tuite
1630–1681
William Fiske
1681–1745
Anne Anstye
1684–1759

Francis Lea's Timeline

7 Records

1765
1765
Birth of Francis Lea in Louisa Co, Virginia
Louisa Co, Virginia
1775
1775
Birth of Francis Lea in Virginia, Colonial America
Virginia, Colonial America
1812
1812
Age 37
Francis Lea resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1820
1820
Age 45
Francis Lea resided here in Madison, Kentucky, United States
Madison, Kentucky, United States
1837
1837
Age 62
Death of Francis Lea in Madison, Kentucky, United States
Madison, Kentucky, United States
1837
1837
Age 62
Death of Francis Lea in Madison, Kentucky, US
Madison, Kentucky, US
1837
27 Feb 1837
Age 62
Francis Lea - Probate in Madison, Kentucky, USA
Madison, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Louisa Co, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Virginia, Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Soldiers of the War of 1812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Madison, Kentucky; Page: 110; NARA Roll: M33_25; Image: 69

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, US

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1837
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1787-1959; 1966-1977; Indexes, 1789-1984; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Kentucky

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