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John Ledford 1809–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1809

Birth Location: Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 11 November 1900

Death Location: Menifee County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Alexander Ledford

Mother: Elizabeth Farmer

Spouse(s): Malina Ledford

Children(s): Aley Ledford

The story of John Ledford began in 1809 in Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1880, John Ledford resided in Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA. John Ledford married Malina Ledford, and had children including Aley Ledford. John Ledford passed away in 1900 in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Ledford began in 1809 in Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1880, John Ledford resided in Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Ledford married Malina Ledford, and had children including Aley Ledford.
  • John Ledford passed away in 1900 in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Ledford's Ancestors

Self
John Ledford
1809–1900
Birth Place: Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Alexander Ledford
1789–1873
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Elizabeth (Anne) Farmer
1791–1891
Grayson, Gwinnett, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Stephen ((Davis)) Farmer
1765–1826
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Nancy Russell
1765–1825
Moore Creek, North Carolina, USSA
Great-Grandparents
Lt. (DNA)
1737–1806
Hannah Davis
1741–1787
David Sr
1739–1821
Elizabeth Crawson
1743–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Oliver Sr
1686–1761
Abigail Johnson
1697–1773
Hannah Jaquith
1719–1800
George Russell
1700–1760
Alice Harris
1719–1757

John Ledford's Descendants

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John Ledford (25 July 1809–11 November 1900) m. Malina Ledford (Abt 1822–)
  1. 1. Aley Ledford 1848–

John Ledford's Timeline

3 Records

1809
25 July 1809
Birth of John Ledford in Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 71
John Ledford resided here in Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1900
11 November 1900
Age 91
Death of John Ledford in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States of America
Menifee County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1809
    Event Place: Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 327d; Enumeration District: 118
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 327d; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 November 1900
    Event Place: Menifee County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Menifee County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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