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Willis Leatherwood 1809–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 JAN 1809

Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1881

Death Location: Gladys, Montague, Texas, United States

Father: Daniel Leatherwood

Mother: Mrs. Leatherwood

Spouse(s): Delilah Shultz

Children(s): Daniel Leatherwood

In 1809, Willis Leatherwood entered the world in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, born to Daniel Leatherwood And Mrs Leatherwood. In 1850, Willis Leatherwood resided in Cocke, Tennessee, United States. In 1860, Willis Leatherwood resided in Cocke, Tennessee, United States. Willis Leatherwood married Delilah Elizabeth Shultz, and had children including Daniel Shultz Leatherwood. Willis Leatherwood passed away in 1881 in Gladys, Montague, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Willis Leatherwood entered the world in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, born to Daniel Leatherwood And Mrs Leatherwood.
  • In 1850, Willis Leatherwood resided in Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1860, Willis Leatherwood resided in Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
  • Willis Leatherwood married Delilah Elizabeth Shultz, and had children including Daniel Shultz Leatherwood.
  • Willis Leatherwood passed away in 1881 in Gladys, Montague, Texas, United States.

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Willis Leatherwood's Ancestors

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Willis Leatherwood
1809–1881
Birth Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Daniel Leatherwood
1779–
South Carolina, United States
Mrs. Leatherwood
1783–
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Leatherwood's Descendants

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Willis Leatherwood (14 JAN 1809–1881) m. Delilah (Elizabeth) Shultz (8 MAY 1804–8 OCT 1887)
  1. 1. Daniel (Shultz) Leatherwood 1844–1916 m. Amanda (Jane) Wisdom 1857–1910
    1. 1. Emily (Elizabeth) Leatherwood 1882–1928 m. Willie 1880–1947
      1. 1. Harry (Norton) McGhee 1901–1942 m. Ruth (Estelle) Wisdom 1906–2002
        1. 1. Christine (Faye) McGhee 1928–1992 m. Elonzo (Floyd Stroud) Jr. 1925–1971

Willis Leatherwood's Timeline

6 Records

1809
14 JAN 1809
Birth of Willis Leatherwood in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 41
Willis Leatherwood resided here in Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 51
Willis Leatherwood resided here in Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 61
Willis Leatherwood resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Cooke, Texas, United States
Justice Precinct 2, Cooke, Texas, United States
1881
28 MAR 1881
Age 72
Death of Willis Leatherwood in Montague, Texas, United States
Montague, Texas, United States
1881
1881
Age 72
Burial of Willis Leatherwood in Gladys, Montague, Texas, United States
Gladys, Montague, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 JAN 1809
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Cooke, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 MAR 1881
    Event Place: Montague, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Gladys, Montague, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death

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