YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John Ledford 1886–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1886

Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 29 Jan 1929

Death Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Ervin Ledford

Mother: Nancy Ledford

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of John Ledford began in 1886 in Cocke County, Tennessee, USA. John Ledford passed away in 1929 in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for John Ledford
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:
B
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 John Ledford began in 1886 in Cocke County, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Ledford passed away in 1929 in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Ledford's Ancestors

Self
John Ledford
1886–1929
Birth Place: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Ervin (Ernie) Ledford
1865–1959
North Carolina, USA
Nancy Ledford
1863–1931
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Tilghman Ledford
1814–1864
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Lydia (C.) Hall
1832–1925
Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Absalom Ledford
1792–1880
Anna Lloyd
1792–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Ledford
1758–1854
Anne Tucker
1760–1844

John Ledford's Timeline

2 Records

1886
1886
Birth of John Ledford in Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
1929
29 Jan 1929
Age 43
Death of John Ledford in Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
Cocke County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1929
    Event Place: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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