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Willis Theophilus Leach 1905–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 August 1905

Birth Location: Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, United States of America

Death Date: 27 May 1965

Death Location: Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho, United States of America

Father: Theophilus Leach

Mother: Charlotte Brooks

Spouse(s): Alma Pedigo

Children(s): Louise Leach, Wallace Leach, Faye Province

The story of Willis Theophilus Leach began in 1905 in Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, United States of America. In 1935, Willis Theophilus Leach resided in Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho. In 1940, Willis Theophilus Leach resided in Weippe Election Precinct, Weippe, Clearwater, Idah. Willis Theophilus Leach married Alma Ruth Pedigo, and had children including Faye Arlene Leach Province, Josepine Eleanor Leach, Louise E Leach, Wallace Llewellen Leach. Willis Theophilus Leach passed away in 1965 in Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Theophilus Leach began in 1905 in Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, United States of America.
  • In 1935, Willis Theophilus Leach resided in Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho.
  • In 1940, Willis Theophilus Leach resided in Weippe Election Precinct, Weippe, Clearwater, Idah.
  • Willis Theophilus Leach married Alma Ruth Pedigo, and had children including Faye Arlene Leach Province, Josepine Eleanor Leach, Louise E Leach, Wallace Llewellen Leach.
  • Willis Theophilus Leach passed away in 1965 in Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Willis Leach's Ancestors

Self
Willis Leach
1905–1965
Birth Place: Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, United States of America
Parents
Theophilus Eli Leach
1876–1931
Harrison County, Missouri, United States of America
Charlotte (O.) Brooks
1882–1927
Idaho, United States of America
Grandparents
Eli (Asbury) Leach
1855–1930
Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
Lucinda (Smith) Leach
1855–1945
Harrison County, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Smith
1826–1909
Susan Crabb
1827–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb Smith
1804–1888
Sinia Anderson
1804–1889
Richard Crabb
1798–1860
Jemima Dale
1802–1843

Willis Leach's Descendants

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Willis (Theophilus) Leach (1 August 1905–27 May 1965) m. Alma (Ruth) Pedigo (18 Jun 1911–19 Sep 1954)
  1. 1. Louise (E) Leach 1926–2009 m. Lloid Wilson 1913–
  2. 2. Wallace (Llewellen) Leach 1929–2004
  3. 3. Faye (Arlene Leach) Province 1930–2012 m. Dail (E) Gaines 1925– m. Jerry (Keith) Boggan 1931–1957

Willis Leach's Timeline

4 Records

1905
1 August 1905
Birth of Willis Theophilus Leach in Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, United States of America
Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 30
Willis Theophilus Leach resided here in Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho
Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho
1940
1940
Age 35
Willis Theophilus Leach resided here in Weippe Election Precinct, Weippe, Clearwater, Idaho, USA
Weippe Election Precinct, Weippe, Clearwater, Idaho, USA
1965
27 May 1965
Age 60
Death of Willis Theophilus Leach in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America
Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 August 1905
    Event Place: Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weippe, Clearwater, Idaho; Roll: m-t0627-00744; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 18-26

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Weippe Election Precinct, Weippe, Clearwater, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Weippe, Clearwater, Idaho; Roll: m-t0627-00744; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 18-26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1965
    Event Place: Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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