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John Avery Leger 1890–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 June 1890

Birth Location: United States of America

Death Date: 19 July 1969

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

Father: Isaac Leger

Mother: Elizabeth Robinson

Spouse(s): Grace Lakes

Children(s): Evelyn Leger

The story of John Avery Leger began in 1890 in United States of America. In 1900, John Avery Leger resided in Scaffold Cane, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, John Avery Leger resided in Clay, Madison, Kentucky, USA. John Avery Leger married Grace Lakes, and had children including Evelyn Leger. John Avery Leger passed away in 1969 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Avery Leger began in 1890 in United States of America.
  • In 1900, John Avery Leger resided in Scaffold Cane, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, John Avery Leger resided in Clay, Madison, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Avery Leger married Grace Lakes, and had children including Evelyn Leger.
  • John Avery Leger passed away in 1969 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Leger's Ancestors

Self
John Leger
1890–1969
Birth Place: United States of America
Parents
Isaac Leger
1856–1940
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (B.) Robinson
1855–1941
United States of America
Grandparents
William (Franklin) Leger
1812–1914
Hancock County, Tennessee
Rhoda King
1824–1881
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Burwell King
1780–1871
Elizabeth Barron
1785–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William King
1752–1795
Ureth Murray
1753–1802
Joseph Barron
1752–1793
Sarah Murray
1760–1830

John Leger's Descendants

1.
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John (Avery) Leger (15 June 1890–19 July 1969) m. Grace Lakes (1905–1944)
  1. 1. Evelyn Leger 1920–2009 m. Ernest Arnold 1911–1989
    1. 1. John (Franklin) Arnold 1939–1998

John Leger's Timeline

5 Records

1890
15 June 1890
Birth of John Avery Leger in United States of America
United States of America
1900
1900
Age 10
John Avery Leger resided here in Scaffold Cane, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Scaffold Cane, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
John Avery Leger resided here in Clay, Madison, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Madison, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
John Avery Leger resided here in District 4, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
1969
19 July 1969
Age 79
Death of John Avery Leger in United States of America
United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 June 1890
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Madison, Kentucky; Roll: T625_590; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 105
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340508
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scaffold Cane, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240550
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scaffold Cane, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scaffold Cane, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240550

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clay, Madison, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Madison, Kentucky; Roll: T625_590; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Rockcastle, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2340508

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1969
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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