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William Alexander Leeper 1873–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Sep 1873

Birth Location: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 01 Dec 1947

Death Location: Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Andrew Jr

Mother: Elizabeth McKnight

Spouse(s): Sarah Ford

Children(s): Andrew Leeper, Lucy Armstrong, Thomas Leeper, Mary Butler, Joseph Leeper

In 1873, William Alexander Leeper entered the world in Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA, born to Andrew Alexander Leeper Jr And Elizabeth D Mcknight. In 1870, William Alexander Leeper resided in River Bend, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, U. In 1880, William Alexander Leeper resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. William Alexander Leeper married Sarah Jane Ford, and had children including Andrew Bryan Leeper, Joseph Price Leeper, Lucy Parks Leeper Armstrong, Mary Emma Leeper Butler, Thomas Alexander Leeper. William Alexander Leeper passed away in 1947 in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, William Alexander Leeper entered the world in Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA, born to Andrew Alexander Leeper Jr And Elizabeth D Mcknight.
  • In 1870, William Alexander Leeper resided in River Bend, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, U.
  • In 1880, William Alexander Leeper resided in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • William Alexander Leeper married Sarah Jane Ford, and had children including Andrew Bryan Leeper, Joseph Price Leeper, Lucy Parks Leeper Armstrong, Mary Emma Leeper Butler, Thomas Alexander Leeper.
  • William Alexander Leeper passed away in 1947 in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Jr
1849–1919
Birth Location: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
AJ
Elizabeth McKnight
1857–1927
Birth Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Sarah Ford
1877–1940
Birth Location: Gaston County, NC
SF

Children(s)

Andrew Leeper
1897–1939
Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
AL
Lucy Armstrong
1898–1987
Birth Location: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
LA
Thomas Leeper
1899–1941
Birth Location: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
TL
Mary Butler
1901–1995
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MB
Joseph Leeper
1903–1957
Birth Location: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
JL

William Leeper's Ancestors

Self
William Leeper
1873–1947
Birth Place: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Andrew Alexander Leeper Jr
1849–1919
Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (D) McKnight
1857–1927
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Alexander Leeper) Sr.
1821–1869
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
*Margaret Armstrong
1819–1882
Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Leeper
1790–1839
Naomi Armstrong
1795–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Leeper
1757–1804
Elizabeth Davidson
1761–1835
Matthew Armstrong
1762–1838
Margaret Shipley
1752–1829

William Leeper's Descendants

1.
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William (Alexander) Leeper (05 Sep 1873–01 Dec 1947) m. Sarah (Jane) Ford (25 Feb 1877–11 Nov 1940)
  1. 1. Andrew (Bryan) Leeper 1897–1939 m. Mary (Lillian) Elmore 1896–1995
    1. 1. Bryan (Henry Leeper Lt. Col USArmy) WWII 1920–1995 m. Marjorie (R.) Leeper 1923–1975
    2. 2. Mason (Burwell) Leeper 1928–1988
    3. 3. Betty (F) Leeper 1922–
  2. 2. Lucy (Parks Leeper) Armstrong 1898–1987
  3. 3. Thomas (Alexander) Leeper 1899–1941 m. Mabel (Alexander) Cathey 1898–1993
    1. 1. Mabel (Cathey) Leeper 1927–2010 m. Claude (Franklin) Eldridge 1925–2011
  4. 4. Mary (Emma Leeper) Butler 1901–1995
  5. 5. Joseph (Price) Leeper 1903–1957 m. Annie (Katherine) Brown 1902–2001

William Leeper's Timeline

10 Records

1870
1870
William Alexander Leeper resided here in River Bend, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
River Bend, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1873
05 Sep 1873
Birth of William Alexander Leeper in Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
William Alexander Leeper resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
William Alexander Leeper resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
William Alexander Leeper resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
William Alexander Leeper resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
William Alexander Leeper resided here in South Point, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
William Alexander Leeper resided here in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 67
William Alexander Leeper resided here in South Point Twp, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point Twp, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1947
01 Dec 1947
Age 74
Death of William Alexander Leeper in South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: River Bend, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1138; Page: 768A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 1196; Page: 26; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1241196

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1112; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1375125

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1299; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 98

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Point, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 2341426

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02915; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36-62A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: South Point Twp, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02915; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 36-62A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Belmont, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Dec 1947
    Event Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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