YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Marvin Leslie 1898–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1898

Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 11 Apr 1988

Death Location: Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Leslie

Mother: Malissa *

Spouse(s): Ethel Chappell

Children(s): Cecil *, Mary Lesley, Mermon Cole, Merle Lesley, William *

The story of James Marvin Leslie began in 1898 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States. In 1900, James Marvin Leslie resided in Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, James Marvin Leslie resided in Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. James Marvin Leslie married Ethel Chappell, and had children including Cecil Henry Lesley, Charles David Lesley, Julia Lesley, Julia Leslie, Mary Lee Lesley, Merle Alpha Lesley, Mermon Lesley Cole, Ola Mae Lesley, William Levi Lesley. James Marvin Leslie passed away in 1988 in Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for James Leslie
JL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Marvin Leslie began in 1898 in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, James Marvin Leslie resided in Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, James Marvin Leslie resided in Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • James Marvin Leslie married Ethel Chappell, and had children including Cecil Henry Lesley, Charles David Lesley, Julia Lesley, Julia Leslie, Mary Lee Lesley, Merle Alpha Lesley, Mermon Lesley Cole, Ola Mae Lesley, William Levi Lesley.
  • James Marvin Leslie passed away in 1988 in Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Leslie
1871–1951
Birth Location: South Carolina
WL
Malissa *
1880–1952
Birth Location: Cross Roads, Baptist Church, Picken, SC
M*

Spouses(s)

Ethel Chappell
1900–2004
Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
EC

Children(s)

Cecil *
1944–2015
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
C*
Mary Lesley
1921–2002
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina
ML
Mermon Cole
1930–2005
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
MC
Merle Lesley
1925–2011
Birth Location: South Carolina
ML
William *
1935–2014
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
W*

James Leslie's Ancestors

Self
James Leslie
1898–1988
Birth Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
William David Leslie
1871–1951
South Carolina
Malissa (Clark) *
1880–1952
Cross Roads, Baptist Church, Picken, SC
Grandparents
George (Washington Lesley) Sr
1841–1916
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Mahaly Mahala) Trotter
1839–1901
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Baswell (M) Clark
1852–1909
SC, South Carolina, USA
Sarah (Jane Dee) Massingill
1852–1938
Cross Roads, Baptist Church, Picken, SC
Great-Grandparents
David *
1817–1909
Elizabeth Hood
1825–1864
James Sr
1785–1852
Elizabeth Griffin
1790–1877
Moses Clark
1820–1886
Elmira Clark
1820–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lesley
1795–1879
Rosannah *
1789–1860
Robert Trotter
1755–1812
Susanna Last
1750–1812
William *
1740–1800
Elizabeth *
1750–1829
Alexander Clark
1800–1837
Elizabeth Hendricks
1783–1877
George *
1790–1848
Naomi *
1795–1850

James Leslie's Descendants

1.
JL
James (Marvin) Leslie (22 Apr 1898–11 Apr 1988) m. Ethel Chappell (28 May 1900–5 Jun 2004)
  1. 1. Cecil (Henry Lesley) * 1944–2015 m. Annie (Delorise Satterfield) * 1944–1992
  2. 2. Mary (Lee) Lesley 1921–2002
  3. 3. Mermon (Lesley) Cole 1930–2005
  4. 4. Merle (Alpha) Lesley 1925–2011
  5. 5. William (Levi Lesley) * 1935–2014 m. Martha (Jane) Winchester 1939–1994

James Leslie's Timeline

8 Records

1898
22 Apr 1898
Birth of James Marvin Leslie in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 2
James Marvin Leslie resided here in Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
James Marvin Leslie resided here in Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
James Marvin Leslie resided here in Dacusville, Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Dacusville, Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
James Marvin Leslie resided here in Glassy Mount, Pickens, South Carolina
Glassy Mount, Pickens, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 42
James Marvin Leslie resided here in Route Pickens township Dist 32, Glassy Mount, Glassy Mount, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Route Pickens township Dist 32, Glassy Mount, Glassy Mount, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
James Marvin Leslie resided here in Maynard, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Maynard, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1988
11 Apr 1988
Age 90
Death of James Marvin Leslie in Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dacusville, Dacusville, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Glassy Mount, Pickens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Route Pickens township Dist 32, Glassy Mount, Glassy Mount, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Maynard, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maynard, Pickens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1988
    Event Place: Easley, Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for James Leslie

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE