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Zachariah Lea 1776–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1776

Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 05 Feb 1885

Death Location: Amite, Mississippi, USA

Father: Luke Lea

Mother: Elizabeth Wilson

Spouse(s): Sabrina Lea

Children(s): James Lea, Elizabeth Everett, Lucinda Richmond

In 1776, Zachariah Lea entered the world in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA, born to Luke Lea And Elizabeth Betty Mary Wilson. In 1790, Zachariah Lea resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. In 1802, Zachariah Lea resided in Anderson, Tennessee, United States. Zachariah Lea married Sabrina Clay Lea, and had children including Elizabeth Everett, James Everett Lea, Lucinda Clay Richmond. Zachariah Lea passed away in 1885 in Amite, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1776, Zachariah Lea entered the world in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA, born to Luke Lea And Elizabeth Betty Mary Wilson.
  • In 1790, Zachariah Lea resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1802, Zachariah Lea resided in Anderson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Zachariah Lea married Sabrina Clay Lea, and had children including Elizabeth Everett, James Everett Lea, Lucinda Clay Richmond.
  • Zachariah Lea passed away in 1885 in Amite, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Luke Lea
1739–1813
Birth Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Wilson
1739–1792
Birth Location: Casvell, N G
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Spouses(s)

Sabrina Lea
1783–1842
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

James Lea
1817–1878
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Elizabeth Everett
1802–1878
Birth Location: –
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Lucinda Richmond
1805–1886
Birth Location: –
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Zachariah Lea's Ancestors

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Zachariah Lea
1776–1885
Birth Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Luke Lea
1739–1813
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ((Betty\Mary)) Wilson
1739–1792
Casvell, N G
Grandparents
James Lea
1718–1788
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Anne Tolbert
1706–1777
King and Queen, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Lea
1682–
Frances Major
1688–1784
Edward Herndon
1678–1758
Mary Herndon
1674–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George II
1651–1696

Zachariah Lea's Descendants

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Zachariah Lea (15 Jan 1776–05 Feb 1885) m. Sabrina (Clay) Lea (14 January 1783–11 August 1842)
  1. 1. James (Everett) Lea 1817–1878 m. Francis Powell 1827–1886
    1. 1. Emily (Jane) Lea 1847–1918 m. Charles (Henry) Otken 1839–1911
      1. 1. Mary (Francis) Otken 1867– m. B. (F. Rev) Lewis 1853–1931
        1. 1. Roger (Leroy) Lewis 1899–
        2. 2. Evelyn Lewis 1896–
        3. 3. Arthur (B) Lewis 1902–
      2. 2. Pearla (Clay) Otken 1874–1955
      3. 3. Otkin 1869–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Everett 1802–1878
  3. 3. Lucinda (Clay) Richmond 1805–1886

Zachariah Lea's Timeline

13 Records

1776
15 Jan 1776
Birth of Zachariah Lea in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 14
Zachariah Lea resided here in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1802
1802
Age 26
Zachariah Lea resided here in Anderson, Tennessee, United States
Anderson, Tennessee, United States
1805
1805
Age 29
Zachariah Lea resided here in No Township Listed, Anderson County, TN
No Township Listed, Anderson County, TN
1810
5 Nov 1810
Age 34
Zachariah Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, United States
Amite, Mississippi, United States
1816
1816
Age 40
Zachariah Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, United States
Amite, Mississippi, United States
1820
1820
Age 44
Zachariah Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, United States
Amite, Mississippi, United States
1821
1821
Age 45
Zachariah Lea resided here in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1830
1830
Age 54
Zachariah Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA
1840
1840
Age 64
Zachariah Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA
1841
1841
Age 65
Zachariah Lea resided here in No Township Listed, Amite County, MS
No Township Listed, Amite County, MS
1845
1845
Age 69
Zachariah Lea resided here in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA
1885
05 Feb 1885
Age 109
Death of Zachariah Lea in Amite, Mississippi, USA
Amite, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1776
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 090 : 1911
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 102 : 1913

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Caswell, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 83; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Anderson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Anderson County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Early Tax List Records
    [2] Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1810
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection
    [2] Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection
    [2] Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [3] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Amite, Mississippi; Page: 30; NARA Roll: M33_57; Image: 43

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 35

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1829
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Statesman and Gazette - 14 Mar 1829 - Page 4, 14 Mar 1829

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Amite, Mississippi; Series: M19; Roll: 70; Page: 52; Family History Library Film: 0014838

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Amite, Mississippi; Roll: 213; Page: 50; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 0014840

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1840
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Mississippi Free Trader - 1 Oct 1840 - Page 2, 1 Oct 1840

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Amite County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection
    [2] Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 33

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] Mississippi, Wills and Probate Records, Will Book, 1818-1922; Author: Amite County (Mississippi). Chancery Clerk; Probate Place: Amite, Mississippi
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 090 : 1911
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 102 : 1913

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Amite, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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