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Theophilus Leigh 1834–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1834

Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: Aft. 1881

Death Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Leigh\lee

Mother: lucinda Bullock?

Spouse(s): Ellen Lee

Children(s): Lucy Lee

In 1834, Theophilus Leigh entered the world in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States, born to William Dorsey Leigh Lee And Lucinda Peele Morgan Bullock. In 1850, Theophilus Leigh resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Theophilus Leigh married Ellen Lee, and had children including Lucy A Lee. Theophilus Leigh passed away in 1881 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Theophilus Leigh entered the world in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States, born to William Dorsey Leigh Lee And Lucinda Peele Morgan Bullock.
  • In 1850, Theophilus Leigh resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Theophilus Leigh married Ellen Lee, and had children including Lucy A Lee.
  • Theophilus Leigh passed away in 1881 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Leigh\lee
1787–1872
Birth Location: edgecombe co North Carolina
WL
lucinda Bullock?
1800–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
lB

Spouses(s)

Ellen Lee
1847–1926
Birth Location: North Carolina
EL

Children(s)

Lucy Lee
1867–1938
Birth Location: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
LL

Theophilus Leigh's Ancestors

Self
Theophilus Leigh
1834–1881
Birth Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Dorsey Leigh\lee
1787–1872
edgecombe co North Carolina
lucinda (Peele? Morgan?) Bullock?
1800–1870
North Carolina
Grandparents
Henry (Lee) guessing?
1755–1812
Edgecombe County, NC
E Lee
1753–1850
Edgecombe County, NC
Wright (Right Rite) Permenter
1770–1800
Edgecombe County, NC
Bathulia (Bethulia) Ward\Stokes
1775–
Edgecombe County, NC
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Lees
1730–
John Permenter
1737–1800
Sarah Evans
1741–1802
John Stokes
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Theophilus Leigh's Descendants

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Theophilus Leigh (abt 1834–Aft. 1881) m. Ellen Lee (18 May 1847–30 Nov 1926)
  1. 1. Lucy (A) Lee 1867–1938 m. Green (M) Oakley 1864–1940

Theophilus Leigh's Timeline

7 Records

1834
abt 1834
Birth of Theophilus Leigh in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
1839
1839
Age 5
Birth of Theophilus Leigh in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 16
Theophilus Leigh resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Theophilus Leigh resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina
Edgecombe, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 36
Theophilus Leigh resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Theophilus Leigh resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1881
Aft. 1881
Age 47
Death of Theophilus Leigh in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 199; Family History Library Film: 803896
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1136; Page: 122B; Family History Library Film: 552635
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Family History Film: 1254962; Page: 240B; Enumeration District: 070
    [4] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [5] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 191B; Image: 389

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1834
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1136; Page: 122B; Family History Library Film: 552635

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 191B; Image: 389

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 199; Family History Library Film: 803896

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina, Page 1 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina 1861

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1136; Page: 122B; Family History Library Film: 552635

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Family History Film: 1254962; Page: 240B; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1881
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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