YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Otto Maurice Ledford 1915–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Dec 1915

Birth Location: Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 17 Jul 2011

Death Location: Collegedale, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Carter Ledford

Mother: Celia Ledford

Spouse(s): Angeline Rainwater

Children(s): Byron Sr

The story of Otto Maurice Ledford began in 1915 in Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, USA. In 1940, Otto Maurice Ledford resided in Apison, Hampden, Tennessee. In 1950, Otto Maurice Ledford resided in Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA. Otto Maurice Ledford married Angeline Ruth Rainwater, and had children including Byron Lynn Ledford Sr, Dorothy Jean Ledford, Edwin Dewayne Ledford. Otto Maurice Ledford passed away in 2011 in Collegedale, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for Otto Ledford
OL

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 Otto Maurice Ledford began in 1915 in Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1940, Otto Maurice Ledford resided in Apison, Hampden, Tennessee.
  • In 1950, Otto Maurice Ledford resided in Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Otto Maurice Ledford married Angeline Ruth Rainwater, and had children including Byron Lynn Ledford Sr, Dorothy Jean Ledford, Edwin Dewayne Ledford.
  • Otto Maurice Ledford passed away in 2011 in Collegedale, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Otto Ledford's Ancestors

Self
Otto Ledford
1915–2011
Birth Place: Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
Parents
Carter Erwin Ledford
1884–1978
Harrell Hill, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Celia (A.) Ledford
1889–1984
Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Owen) Marsh
1853–1891
New Hudson, Allegany, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Otto Ledford's Descendants

1.
OL
Otto (Maurice) Ledford (29 Dec 1915–17 Jul 2011) m. Angeline (Ruth) Rainwater (16 Jan 1916–14 Aug 2005)
  1. 1. Byron (Lynn Ledford) Sr 1938–2017

Otto Ledford's Timeline

7 Records

1915
29 Dec 1915
Birth of Otto Maurice Ledford in Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 25
Otto Maurice Ledford resided here in Apison, Hampden, Tennessee
Apison, Hampden, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 35
Otto Maurice Ledford resided here in Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 36
Otto Maurice Ledford resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1956
Abt. 1956
Age 41
Otto Maurice Ledford resided here in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
2011
15 Jul 2011
Age 96
Death of Otto Maurice Ledford in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
2011
17 Jul 2011
Age 96
Burial of Otto Maurice Ledford in Collegedale, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Collegedale, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1915
    Event Place: Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Date: 16 Jul 2011; Publication Place: Dunlap, Tennessee, USA
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Apison, Hampden, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 173

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1956
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 2011
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Date: 16 Jul 2011; Publication Place: Dunlap, Tennessee, USA
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Jul 2011
    Event Place: Collegedale, Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Date: 16 Jul 2011; Publication Place: Dunlap, Tennessee, USA
    [2] 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