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Rhoda King 1824–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1824

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: November 1881

Death Location: Jackson County, Kentucky

Father: Burwell King

Mother: Elizabeth Barron

Spouse(s): William Leger

Children(s): Elizabeth Leger, Isaac Leger, Peter Leger, Christopher Leger, John King

The story of Rhoda King began in 1824 in Tennessee. In 1850, Rhoda King resided in Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Rhoda King resided in Flat Lick, Knox, Kentucky, USA. Rhoda King married William Franklin Leger, and had children including Christopher Leger, Elizabeth Ann Leger, Franklin Leger, Isaac Leger, John Flemon King, Peter Leger, Robert Leger. Rhoda King passed away in 1881 in Jackson County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Rhoda King began in 1824 in Tennessee.
  • In 1850, Rhoda King resided in Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Rhoda King resided in Flat Lick, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rhoda King married William Franklin Leger, and had children including Christopher Leger, Elizabeth Ann Leger, Franklin Leger, Isaac Leger, John Flemon King, Peter Leger, Robert Leger.
  • Rhoda King passed away in 1881 in Jackson County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Burwell King
1780–1871
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
BK
Elizabeth Barron
1785–1861
Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

William Leger
1812–1914
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
WL

Children(s)

Elizabeth Leger
1858–
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky
EL
Isaac Leger
1856–1940
Birth Location: Knox, Kentucky, USA
IL
Peter Leger
1848–
Birth Location: Tennessee
PL
Christopher Leger
1850–1931
Birth Location: Tennessee
CL
John King
1845–1905
Birth Location: Hancock County, Tennessee
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Rhoda King's Ancestors

Self
Rhoda King
1824–1881
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Burwell King
1780–1871
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Barron
1785–1861
Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William (Kirby) King
1752–1795
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Ureth Murray
1753–1802
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Joseph Barron
1752–1793
Mt. Hope, Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Sarah Murray
1760–1830
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1722–1805
Henrietta Jones
1728–1760
Joseph Sr.
1722–1793
Anne Walker
1733–1793
Thomas Sr.
1722–1805
Henrietta Jones
1728–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Morgan Murray
1684–1741
Sarah Hawkins
1698–1748
Philip Jr.
1701–1761
Ann Rattenburg
1706–1762
John Barron
1701–1724
Sarah Stacey
1701–
James Walker
1705–
Rebecca Armstrong
1697–
Morgan Murray
1684–1741
Sarah Hawkins
1698–1748
Philip Jr.
1701–1761
Ann Rattenburg
1706–1762

Rhoda King's Descendants

1.
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Rhoda King (20 Apr 1824–November 1881) m. William (Franklin) Leger (28 Mar 1812–15 November 1914)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Leger 1858– m. John Roberson 1858–
    1. 1. Isaac (Fleming) Leger 1878–1926 m. Lucy (M "Bertha") Young 1879–1962
      1. 1. Esther (Lucille "Tillie") Roberson 1922–1984 m. Howard (Black) Marrs 1920–1982
      2. 2. Elbert (Floyd) Roberson 1901–1956 m. Estelle (Neal) Brittain 1903–1966
        1. 1. Billy (Morris) Leger 1928–2007 m. Jacqueline Schmidt 1931–2014
      3. 3. Claude (Isaac "Bud") Leger 1925–1984
    2. 2. Margaret (Nevestra) Roberson 1874–1966 m. George (Franklin) Clark 1875–1923
      1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Clark 1894–1982 m. George (Washington) Murphy 1890–1970
        1. 1. Lloyd (Preston) Murphy 1915–1974
  2. 2. Isaac Leger 1856–1940 m. Elizabeth (B.) Robinson 1855–1941
    1. 1. Martha Leger 1879–1962
    2. 2. Thomas Leger 1894–1995
    3. 3. John (Avery) Leger 1890–1969 m. Grace Lakes 1905–1944
      1. 1. Evelyn Leger 1920–2009 m. Ernest Arnold 1911–1989
        1. 1. John (Franklin) Arnold 1939–1998
    4. 4. Eunice (Rhoda) Leger 1892–1982
    5. 5. Eliza Leger 1883–1959
    6. 6. Mary (Martha "Annie") Leger 1882–1935
      1. 1. Edna (Hazel) Jones 1910–1975
      2. 2. Toliver (B "Doc") Jones 1904–1960 m. Susan Abrams 1909–2003
    7. 7. Clementine ("Chessie") Leger 1895–1991 m. Alexander (Johnson) Sr. 1891–1922
      1. 1. Herbert (Emil) Johnson 1916–2005 m. Ethel (Mae) Johnson 1920–1999
      2. 2. Alexander ("Ted" Johnson) Jr 1914–2006 m. Elinora ("Nora") Hording 1916–1981
        1. 1. Lewis (Buck) Johnson 1934–2006
        2. 2. Ruth (Evelyn) Johnson 1932–2014 m. John (Bob) Hundley 1930–2002
      3. 3. Ralph (E) Johnson 1918–2002 m. Alberta Carrier 1921–2014
        1. 1. Janie (Marie) Johnson 1938–2019 m. Charles Pearson 1938–2015
    8. 8. Nancy Leger 1885–
  3. 3. Peter Leger 1848–
  4. 4. Christopher Leger 1850–1931
  5. 5. John (Flemon) King 1845–1905 m. Nancy France 1849–1935 m. Charity (Amanda) McHone –1866
    1. 1. John (Burrel) King 1866–1941 m. Nellar Davidson 1868–
      1. 1. Emley King 1891–
      2. 2. Alferd (F) King 1894–
      3. 3. Lourina King 1897–
      4. 4. James (Pearl) King 1901–1944
      5. 5. Raymond (B) King 1911–
      6. 6. Maggie (M) King 1907–
      7. 7. Hilary (E) King 1914–
      8. 8. Lanada King 1904–
      9. 9. Nannie (Belle) Davis 1901–1999
    2. 2. James (Elbert) King 1869–1966
    3. 3. Cas (Andrew) King 1880–1958 m. Sophia Campbell 1894–1922
      1. 1. Grace Campbell 1909–1976 m. Isom (Arvan) Scott 1887–
        1. 1. Marcus Scott 1911–2001
        2. 2. Ellis Scott 1914–1995
        3. 3. Marvin Scott 1918–1992
        4. 4. Ralph Scott 1932–2002
        5. 5. Ray Scott 1935–2012 m. Norma Jean 1936–
        6. 6. Roy Scott 1943–2018
    4. 4. Benjamin (H) King 1890–1959
    5. 5. Rhoda (Margaret) King 1875–1914 m. Charles (L "Charley") Robinson 1871–1937
      1. 1. Paralee Robinson 1891– m. William Moore 1887–1967
        1. 1. Brady (Edgar) Moore 1922–1995 m. Helen (Louise) Robinson 1926–1990
      2. 2. John (L) Robinson 1895–
      3. 3. Nannie (B) Robinson 1896–
      4. 4. William Robinson 1899–
      5. 5. Cassie Robinson 1910–1993 m. Jeptha French 1903–
        1. 1. Pearl (M "Perry") French 1929–1998
      6. 6. Marcus (King) Robinson 1914–1914
    6. 6. Stephen (E) King 1877–
    7. 7. Isaac (N) King 1883–
    8. 8. Mary King 1871–
    9. 9. Emily (M.) King 1873–

Rhoda King's Timeline

6 Records

1824
20 Apr 1824
Birth of Rhoda King in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 26
Rhoda King resided here in Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Rhoda King resided here in Flat Lick, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Flat Lick, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Rhoda King resided here in Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Rhoda King resided here in Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
1881
November 1881
Age 57
Death of Rhoda King in Tyner, Jackson County, Kentucky
Tyner, Jackson County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1824
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Page: 470A; Enumeration District: 048
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 236B; Family History Library Film: 545970
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Flat Lick, Knox, Kentucky; Page: 62; Family History Library Film: 803380
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 881; Page: 41B
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 33, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 881; Page: 41B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Flat Lick, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Flat Lick, Knox, Kentucky; Page: 62; Family History Library Film: 803380

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_471; Page: 236B; Family History Library Film: 545970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sturgeon, Jackson, Kentucky; Roll: 421; Page: 470A; Enumeration District: 048

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1881
    Event Place: Tyner, Jackson County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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