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Roy Leach 1914–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Nov 1914

Birth Location: Atwater Maco, Illinois

Death Date: 1 Jul 1992

Death Location: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Frank Jr.

Mother: Florence Whitley

Spouse(s): Theda Steward

Children(s): James Leach

The story of Roy Leach began in 1914 in Atwater Maco, Illinois. In 1920, Roy Leach resided in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Roy Leach resided in Nilwood, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. Roy Leach married Theda Irene Steward, and had children including James Roy Leach. Roy Leach passed away in 1992 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Leach began in 1914 in Atwater Maco, Illinois.
  • In 1920, Roy Leach resided in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Roy Leach resided in Nilwood, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • Roy Leach married Theda Irene Steward, and had children including James Roy Leach.
  • Roy Leach passed away in 1992 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Jr.
1881–1964
Birth Location: Atwater, Shaws Point Twp., Macoupin Co., IL
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Florence Whitley
1882–1961
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Theda Steward
1916–2003
Birth Location: Waggoner, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
TS

Children(s)

James Leach
1946–2009
Birth Location: Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
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Roy Leach's Ancestors

Self
Roy Leach
1914–1992
Birth Place: Atwater Maco, Illinois
Parents
Frank Leach Jr.
1881–1964
Atwater, Shaws Point Twp., Macoupin Co., IL
Florence Whitley
1882–1961
Illinois
Grandparents
Franklin Leach
1828–1906
, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Rebecca Cummings
1840–1933
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
David Leach
1801–1878
Catherine Nail
1800–1836
Milton Goodson
1814–1880
Jane Falls
1816–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zadock Leach
1753–1844
Nancy Lovelace
1776–1852
Heinrich Nail
1771–1827
Mary Nare
1776–1857
William sr.
1782–1848
Rebekah Goodson
1790–1844
William Falls
1783–1865
Sarah Dickson
1782–1848

Roy Leach's Descendants

1.
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Roy Leach (25 Nov 1914–1 Jul 1992) m. Theda (Irene) Steward (12 January 1916–16 July 2003)
  1. 1. James (Roy) Leach 1946–2009

Roy Leach's Timeline

7 Records

1914
25 Nov 1914
Birth of Roy Leach in Atwater Maco, Illinois
Atwater Maco, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 6
Roy Leach resided here in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Roy Leach resided here in Nilwood, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Nilwood, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Roy Leach resided here in Rural, Macoupin, Illinois
Rural, Macoupin, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 26
Roy Leach resided here in Nilwood Twp, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Nilwood Twp, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Roy Leach resided here in Bird, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Bird, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1992
1 Jul 1992
Age 78
Death of Roy Leach
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1914
    Event Place: Atwater Maco, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1033
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00847; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 59-51
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T625_388; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 63
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2340275
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Bird, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 948; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 59-4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T625_388; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 63

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nilwood, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2340275

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Macoupin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00847; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 59-51

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nilwood Twp, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00847; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 59-51

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Bird, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Bird, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 948; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 59-4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Girard, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1033

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1992
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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