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Major Tilman Lea 1741–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1741

Birth Location: St. George, Spottsylvania, Virginia

Death Date: 19 Nov 1842

Death Location: Powell's Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee

Father: James Lea

Mother: Anne Herndon

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Herndon, Tennessee Jarnigan

Children(s): Susannah Lea

In 1741, Major Tilman Lea entered the world in St. George, Spottsylvania, Virginia, born to James Lea And Anne Herndon. Major Tilman Lea married Elizabeth Herndon, Tennessee Lavinia Jarnigan, and had children including Susannah Lea. Major Tilman Lea passed away in 1842 in Powell's Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1741, Major Tilman Lea entered the world in St. George, Spottsylvania, Virginia, born to James Lea And Anne Herndon.
  • Major Tilman Lea married Elizabeth Herndon, Tennessee Lavinia Jarnigan, and had children including Susannah Lea.
  • Major Tilman Lea passed away in 1842 in Powell's Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee.

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Major Lea's Ancestors

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Major Lea
1741–1842
Birth Place: St. George, Spottsylvania, Virginia
Parents
James Lea
1707–1788
St. Stephens Parish, King & Queen County, Virginia
Anne Herndon
1712–1777
King & Queen Co, VA
Grandparents
William Lea
1682–1784
Kent Co., Virginia
Frances Major
1684–1783
York Co., Virginia
Edward Herndon
1678–1758
New Kent County, Virginia
Mary (Elizabeth) Waller
1674–1727
Newport, Pagnell County, Buckinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Lea
1654–1703
Mary Green
1655–1703
George Major
1658–1696
Anne Campbell
1658–1696
William Herndon
1649–1722
Catherine Digges
1654–1729
John Waller
1645–1723
Mary Pomfrett
1645–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lea
1623–1663
Catherine Ironmonger
1624–
Charles Green
1630–1700
Elizabeth Iverson
1652–1718
George Major
1631–1700
Elizabeth Ironmonger
1636–1688
William Herndon
1620–1690
Ann Bishop
1625–
Edward Digges
1621–1675
Elizabeth Page
1625–1691
Thomas Waller
1610–1682
Anne Keats
1615–1675

Major Lea's Descendants

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Major (Tilman) Lea (Abt 1741–19 Nov 1842) m. Elizabeth Herndon (1743–1788) m. Tennessee (Lavinia) Jarnigan (Abt 1741–)
  1. 1. Susannah Lea 1778–1850 m. Blackstone Howard 1775–1853
    1. 1. Electa Howard 1818–1880 m. James East 1804–1875
      1. 1. William (N.) East 1853–
      2. 2. Emily (F.) East 1850– m. Anthony (F.) Stapleton 1848–
        1. 1. George Stapleton 1871–
        2. 2. John Stapleton 1873–
        3. 3. Arthur Stapleton 1878–
        4. 4. Alfred Stapleton 1879–
      3. 3. Ephraim (M.) East 1857–1940 m. Laura (C.) Snook 1862–1936
        1. 1. Denver (D.) East 1883–1936
        2. 2. May (E.) East 1886–
        3. 3. Bertha (E.) East 1887–
        4. 4. Rhoda (Electra) East 1889–1979 m. Henry (D.) Anderson 1880–1947 m. Joe Wolf 1884–1971
        5. 5. Rene (Rose) East 1891– m. Joseph Woodard 1887–
        6. 6. Addie (Jane) East 1884–1915 m. Joseph Shoemaker 1880–1956
        7. 7. Luther (James) East 1901– m. Ida (M. ?) East 1905–
        8. 8. Melvin (R.) East 1893–
        9. 9. Stella (B.) East 1895–
        10. 10. Ruth East 1896–
        11. 11. George (V.) East 1899– m. Myrtle (I. ?) East 1902–
        12. 12. Renric (William) East 1904–1972 m. Gertie (Marie) Creviston 1909–
    2. 2. George (Lee) Howard 1811–1892 m. Mary (Ann) Long 1817–1890
      1. 1. Melissa Howard 1838–1915 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Eaves 1834–1914
        1. 1. Anna (Alvira) Eaves 1872–1945 m. George (Washington) Atkinson 1875–1938
        2. 2. Malinda Eaves 1868–1945 m. Bennett (Franklin) Mahan 1857–1917
        3. 3. Sarah (Lavina) Eaves 1857–1916 m. Joseph Landolt 1847–1922

Major Lea's Timeline

2 Records

1741
Abt 1741
Birth of Major Tilman Lea in St. George, Spottsylvania, Virginia
St. George, Spottsylvania, Virginia
1842
19 Nov 1842
Age 101
Death of Major Tilman Lea in Powell's Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee
Powell's Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1741
    Event Place: St. George, Spottsylvania, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1842
    Event Place: Powell's Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee

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