Leathers - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Samuel Leathers, RMS Lusitania

ital72 — 2009-10-27 19:26:07Z

Samuel Leathers was my grandfather. I too know very little about him and none of his family kept in touch with his widow. He was if I recall of Irish decent and married outside his faith which caused family rifts. Isabella had a hard life left to bring up five children on her own, she died 25 April 1974

Gibson as middle name in Leathers Family

sillydogs1 — 2009-10-24 23:11:46Z

My husband's Dad's Mom was a Leathers and he has a middle name "Gibson". I am trying to find out where the Gibson came from in a few of the Leathers relatives. My husband is descended directly from David Gibson Leathers. David had a son Ward Gibson Leathers and David Gibson Leathers' Grandfather had a son named Theodore Gibson Leathers. Does anyone know the origin of the Gibson part of the name? Thanks in advance for any responses.

Re: leathers in texas

conrutledge — 2009-10-09 20:42:14Z

My great grandfather is stweart Leathers buried at Mt. Calm
and my grandfather is Charlie Leathers, married to Laura Irene Leather. if you have a Texas researcher I would love to make contact

Stewart's Kin

conrutledge — 2009-10-09 20:35:50Z

Stewart Leathers buried at Mt. Calm, Texas is my great grandfather and there is stil several relations still living at Mt. Calm.

Re: How do Leathers(southern germans) get to be Baptists??

rleathers59 — 2009-10-07 21:01:21Z

Fort Mitchell will be celebrating its 150th anniversary on June 26-27 and the city is doing research into this very subject. If you can make it, you will be able to find out alot of information.

Re: Joshua...and William, John, Paul et al

MyrnaMyres1 — 2009-05-23 18:06:13Z

Hi - did you get all your questions answered or may I help you sort this out? As I said previously, be glad to. I'm at myresm@hotmail.com.

Re: Joshua Leathers-Va./Germanna, KYIN

MyrnaMyres1 — 2009-05-23 16:12:30Z

Well, I AM in shock. How amazing to find Thomas after all these years. Amazing because I not only searched this family while I lived in the area years ago but because the Germanna Association's Record #16/2005 featured the descendents of Michael Clore and I assisted Cathy Clore Frost with the Leathers family and did it all over again. The Clore descent comes through Margaret Clore who married Paul Leathers; their sons, John, Paul and Joshua all came to Northern Kentucky.

Cathy's work is on Ancestry and you can check it right away; the book is in many libraries (don't know where you are). You'll want to check the Germanna site also.

My mind is rambling all over with this - I can't believe the family lived in places I know well in Ca. - the Leathers have a connection to the Ellis family, some of whom lived in Tarrant Co. and I always wondered why they went there.

I'll give you time to absorb all this while I absorb your info on Thomas' family and then let me know where you want to go.

Myrna/ohioriver@pacific.net

Re: Joshua Leathers-Va./Germanna, KYIN

PatPedersen59 — 2009-05-23 15:33:35Z

How exciting to hook up with someone who has researched the Leathers family. Thomas White Leathers (son of Joshua) was born app 1812 in KY, m 1841 to Matilda (Mary) P Burns b app 1811 in Ky. children: Benjamin Franklin b 10, May 1845 in Covington KY, m Mary Ann Perkins in Visalia CA, d 19, Dec 1906 buried in Oakwood Cemeterty, Ft Worth TX; Joseph Thomas b 1853 KY, d 23, May 1931 Eureka, Humboldt CA (never married) Ellen (Ella) Mae b 31, Dec 1854 Sugar Creek, Gallatin KY, m Wm Eisele 17, Feb 1881 & Wm Miller 21, Jan 1887, d 17, Apr 1920, buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Ft Worth Tarrant Co, TX. (Ellen is my ggrandmother) Found family in 1850 census Gallatin Co, KY, & 1860 census in Daviss Co MO. Lost Thomas & Matilda after that. Family was told they died when Ellen was very young. In the 1850 census, John Burns and Mary Burns are listed. I believe they changed their names to Leathers, but still trying to confirm that info. Would appreciate any info you have on family.

Re: Joshua Leathers-Va./Germanna, KYIN

MyrnaMyres1 — 2009-05-23 05:18:01Z

Pat - If you're telling me that you know what happened to Thomas White Leathers and his family, I'm going to go into shock! Thomas was the son of Joshua Leathers and Frances "Frankey" Stansiffer; Joshua was the son of John Leathers and Elizabeth White. I can give you much of that data but I have no indication that John Leathers fought in the RW - although I never specifically searched for a military record (I think there is also a White RW vet). All I know of Thomas is that he married a Matilda P. and they had two children, Franklin and Angelina and no verification other than census for that. I would love to share/trade data with you. It would be wonderful to put all of this family together with the missing Thomas's descendents.

Re: Joshua Leathers-Va./Germanna, KYIN

PatPedersen59 — 2009-05-23 02:46:53Z

My ancestor, Thomas White Leathers was son of Joshua. Have fam names, dates, etc. Looking for father John Leathers Revolutionary War info. Do you have dates, regiment info on John?
Thank you, Pat

Re: James Alfred Leathers

ruscigno1 — 2009-05-15 19:15:54Z

forgot to say one very important clue to your puzzle.

James Alfred Leathers may have also gone by the name John P Leathers (don't know for sure)

He had a daughter with his first wife Elizabeth A. Forrester
think there may be 12 more children linked to this couple but the only one I find on the census still with James A. Leathers and Margaret Vinson is Nancy M.

Daughter's name was Nancy M. Leathers Born: abt. 1799 N.C.
Nancy married Elijah Smotherman

Hope this helps

Re: James Alfred Leathers

ruscigno1 — 2009-05-15 19:09:10Z

I am also a decendant of Raleigh Harvel-Morgan Leathers (A.K.A. Rolla HM Leathers, RHM Leathers...)Born:12/22/1833TN
and his wife Margaret Pauline Lipps-Leathers Born:1835.
My branch is that of their daughter.
Margaret Francis Leathers-Yeager Born:2/22/1860AR.
Her brother John Riley Leathers, other brother James Anderson Leathers, her mother, herself and many many others all applied for free indian land in OK. Claiming to be Cherokee. MILLER-GUION ROLL#'s: 33610,33611,33612,33613,... Application # 817
They were all denied land. Why? No idea yet.

Raleigh Harvel-Morgan Leathers' parents were;
James Alfred Leathers Born: 1775 S.C. Died:7-3-1838 TN
Margaret ? Vinson Born: 1795 S.C. Died in AR
Married in 3-22-1816 S.C.

I believe this is the same James Alfred whom was married to a woman named Elizabeth A. Forrester
married 10-12-1799 N.C.

Margaret Vinson's parents were James Vinson and Martha Unknown last name?

James A. Leathers of Warren, Ohio b.1837- d. 1924

sleathers167 — 2009-05-14 03:34:03Z

I'm looking for information on James A. Leathers b. 1837 in England; married Elizabeth; lived in Warren, Ohio until death in 1924. Civil War volunteer 1861-1865. Son William H. Leathers. Supposedly emigrated to US in 1870. Cannot find record of voyage, parents, local in England, etc.
If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks

Re: Leathers Surname

jamieleathers1 — 2009-04-01 04:43:22Z

My grandfather's name was Jimmy Thomas Leathers, I believe his father's name was Thomas. I am from northwest Ohio. My mom does a lot more with this sort of thing, if you are interested I could have her contact you and possibly learn from each other.

leathers essex uk

paulineleathers193 — 2009-03-22 16:38:41Z

Im looking for father of Alfred James leathers of Chelmsford Essex

Real Photo Postcard of Tink Leathers Moberly MO

rericks21 — 2009-02-21 00:20:50Z

I have in my possession a real photo postcard of a man standing with a team of horse (see attached). On the back of the postcard is written "Tink Leathers - Esra Leathers' Dad - just before train ran over him in Moberly MO.

Would love to get this into the hands of someone in the family.

Re: Looking for Leathers relatives

lsleathers — 2009-02-16 13:48:29Z

Do you know the names of Grandparents, Aunts or Uncle's?

The only Julia's I have listed on my tree are Julia b.1833 D. ? & Julia b. 1863 D.? I do not have any other Larry in my relatives, other than myself.

Re: Joshua...and William, John, Paul et al

MyrnaMyres1 — 2009-01-29 01:26:32Z

Sorry for the delay, holidays intervened. My email is myresm@hotmail.com.

Re: Dorothy (Dottie) Leathers of Paris/Clarksville TX

chill7354 — 2008-08-11 07:47:04Z

Dottie was my great grandmother. I am Connie Hill. She married Charlie Stephenson. My grandmother is one of their daughters. She died in 1920 in Bogata, Red River Co., Texas. You can email me direct at chill23_7354@q.com Please do, I'm looking for all the help I can get.

Re: Children of Daniel LEATHERS and wife, Magdalena "Molly" Kesler

Bill_Neff — 2007-12-12 14:48:13Z

Rebecca: As always, your contribution to Fairfield Co., OH genealogy is most appreciated as well as accompanied with excellent documentation. Would you drop me an email at: neffnews[at]ix.netcom.com. Have some unrelated information to share. Merry Christmas. Bill

Re: Mary Leathers & Christian II Bechdel York cnty to Centre cnty Pa

Bill_Neff — 2007-11-25 21:34:20Z

Have you look at the siblings of Frederick Leathers (1732-1798)? I am looking at this family with respect to a John Neff of Centre Co. Children intermarried with the Leathers up in Bald Eagle Valley. Thank you for posting the extensive research on Leathers, etc., with sources. Agree with your your comment in one of the replys which is similar to the expression, "Genealogy without Documentation is Mythology" Bill

Re: McElreath

JudyMount918 — 2008-11-11 23:35:00Z

I personally think it is best to post the messages here so we can all share the knowledge. Judy

Re: Leathers/McElreath

JudyMount918 — 2008-11-11 23:33:06Z

James, I think your idea is an excellent one. A place we could all pool our knowledge of the family. Mine line is thru Michael's son Martin who married Sarah Blair and moved to Trickham, Coleman Co. Tx. Keep us posted on your idea. It would work. Judy Mount

Death of Mr. Wilbert Earl Leathers in China

davwayell — 2008-05-04 03:09:05Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Wilbert Earl Leathers, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Leathers died in China on June 1, 1932.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Raymond Leathers Children

vdh1234 — 2009-01-19 18:07:08Z

Hi Donna, I believe we contacted each other a few years ago. Can you fill me in on Raymond Leathers. I do not have much info on him. He was Thomas Marions son, right. Any info greatly appreciated. I am also sending you my revised history of the Leathers. Dont remember if you received this before
RAYMOND EUGENE LEATHERS was born on Jan 21 1924 in Dexter,
Missouri, Stoddard County. Missouri, Stoddard Co
LEATHERS CHEROKEE
CONNECTIONS
davehoff@webname.com
Descendants of WEST LEATHERS alias WESTWIND LEATHERFACE or
WESTWIND or LEATHERFACE - Full Cherokee
FIRST GENERATION
WEST LEATHERS was born in 1775 in [Casa Grand,OK? This info passed on
to me, but could not be historically correct]. He died ? in Wayne City, Fairfield,
Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He was full Cherokee.
He was also known as WESTWIND LEATHERFACE. A Cherokee chief ?, he
came to Illinois around 1790-1800 [St. Clair County then] with 6 sons and one
daughter. He lived around Wayne City and Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois.
He supposedly left OK because he and a brother had a falling out. He dropped
the last part of each name and became WEST LEATHERS.
When he was ill he told his sons a skin with a map and deed on it was buried
under a rock around Antlers, OK, near? a large valley and it was supposed to be
his property. A city is built there now. His grandson OSCAR LEATHERS, son
of JAMES LEATHERS went to OK but could not find where the rock was.
[NOTE:NONE OF THIS IS DOCUMENTED...WORD OF MOUTH
ONLY..HISTORICALLY CHEROKEES ONLY HAD ONE NAME, LIKE
WESTWIND OR LEATHERFACE]
West married a Cherokee woman in OK?, date? Wife was born ?. WEST
LEATHERS and CHEROKEE WOMAN had the following children:[NOTE:
NO DOCUMENTATION]
JONATHAN LEATHERS, [born in Virginia? also located in Orange County,
Indiana Federal Census and Orange County Tract Book, Page 49, Vol.9] who
married ELIZABETH WOLF who had the following children:[NOT FULLY
DOCUMENTED: NOT SURE THERE IS A CONNECTION HERE]
WESTLEY LEATHERS was born Unknown in Casa Grand, OK or Wayne
City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He died Unknown in Casa Grand, OK, or
Wayne City, Fairfield,Illinois, Wayne Co.?.Married Nancy J.Beeson, April 17,
1843
2). RAY LEATHERS.
3). JOHN LEATHERS.
4). ALFRED [Alf] MARION LEATHERS. [DOCUMENTED]
5). LOU-EYE-SA LEATHERS was born ? in Casa Grand, OK, or Wayne City,
Fairfield, Wayne County, Ill.?. She died ? [over 107 years] in Wayne City,
Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. She was Cherokee. She never married. She
stayed with her brothers and took care of their children. She liked to stay with
ALF and his wife, EVA, the best.
6,7). TWO UNKNOWN SONS
SECOND GENERATION [FULL CHEROKEE]
1). JOHN LEATHERS was born ? in Casa Grand, OK, or Wayne City,
Fairfield, Wayne County, Ill.?. He died ? in Casa Grand,OK, or Wayne City,
Fairfield, Wayne County, Ill.?. He was full Cherokee. He was married to
UNKNOWN.
2). RAY LEATHERS was born Unknown in Casa Grand, OK, or Wayne City,
Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He died Unknown in Wayne City, Fairfield,
Wayne County, Ill.?.He was married to UNKNOWN Unknown in Wayne City,
Fairfield, Wayne County, Ill.?.
3). ALFRED [ALF] MARION LEATHERS
died in 1888 in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He was born 1808
approx. in Casa Grand, OK [not on any present maps], or Wayne City,
Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He was full Cherokee. Nicknamed "ALF". He
was well over 80 years when he died. He was hauling logs on a wagon, fell from
the wagon and died. He had black curly hair and kept it short. Never shaved. He
had 6 children.
He married LUIZU [EVA] BULLARD/MELTON/HERLET (verified) in Wayne
City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. EVA HERLET was born Unknown time in
Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. She died in Wayne City, Fairfield,
Illinois, Wayne Co.?. EVA HERLET was also known as MELTON-BULLARD.
She was Irish...had two children from previous marriages:
a). WILLIAM MELTON was born in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne
Co.?. He died in Hymas, Missouri.. EVA'S first child by another
marriage...WILLIAM married a VINNIE? They lived in Hymas, Mo.
Children: BUD, JASPER, RUTH, MARY, and ANNIE
b). ELIZABETH BULLARD married TOM COX. They lived around Beecher
City, Il.
Children: BUD, HARVE, JOE, and CHARLIE
ALFRED MARION LEATHERS was LUIZU'S third marriage. ALFRED
[ALF]MARION LEATHERS and LUIZU BULLARD/MELTON/HERLET had
the following children:
1). JAMES LEATHERS. *
2). NATHAN LEATHERS.
3). ELLA LEATHERS *was born in 1867 in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois,
Wayne Co.?. She died in 1925/28? in Anna, Illinois, Union County at age 55. She
was half Cherokee half Irish. Never married. She had some sort of illness which
resulted in hearing loss and unable to speak. Supposedly died in an insane
asylum. So called "deaf and dumb" often were place in asylums in those days if
they had no one to care for them. Always took care of brothers children
4). JOHN BAPTIST LEATHERS.*
5). THOMAS MARION LEATHERS.*
6). ELMER Lewis LEATHERS. *
Step-children:
WILLIAM MELTON.*
ELIZABETH BULLARD.
THIRD GENERATION [Half Cherokee, Half IRISH]
1). JAMES A? LEATHERS * was born June 2, 1873 in Wayne City, Fairfield,
Illinois,? Wayne Co. According to his death certificate he died in Union County,
IL., March 17th 1931, of "gangrene of lung, plural effusion". He was a helper on
a coal truck. He was 6' 21/2" tall. He is buried in Taylor Cemetery, near Essex,
Mo. in Stoddard County, Mo.
He married ADA JANE? WOOTEN [supposedly in Steelsville, Il, by an Indian
tribe] in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co? or Malden, Ill., East Alton?.
ADA JANE? WOOTEN was born in Southern Illinois, Wayne County?. She
died in Southern Illinois, Wayne County?.
JAMES A.? LEATHERS and ADA JANE? WOOTEN had the following
children:
a. OSCAR LEE LEATHERS was born Jan. 12, 1888 in Wayne City, Fairfield,
Wayne County, Ill.?. He died in 1978 in Malden, Missouri?. He had 4 girls and 2
boys, Ruby Eugene LEATHERS-LONG, Oscar Lynamn LEATHERS, Bonnie
Lucille LEATHERS-CLARK,[married Frank M. Clark], Betty LEATHERS
[married Sam MILLER], Jean LEATHERS-MORGAN [married Wiley
MORGAN].
b. CLARENCE LEATHERS died in Carbondale, Il?, June, 1974?.
c. CHARLIE LEATHERS, place of birth and date unknown. CHARLIE
LEATHERS died in 1975 in Malden, Mo.?. He married MINNIE BORDERS
Unknown in Malden, Mo.?. First marriage, married 40 years. MINNIE
BORDERS was born Unknown in Unknown. She died Unknown in Malden,
Mo.?. CHARLIE LEATHERS and MINNIE BORDERS had the following
children:
a. JAMES LEATHERS was born in 1913 in Malden, Mo.?. 6' 3" tall, weighted
200 lbs.
b. MARIE LEATHERS was born Unknown in Malden, Mo.?. She died
Unknown in Malden, Mo.?. Her husband killed her and then himself
c. CHARLES LEATHERS was born in 1933 in Malden, Mo.?. He died
Unknown in Marshall, Mo?. He was a Minister, Assembly of God in Marshall,
Mo?.
d. IMOGENE LEATHERS alive? in Memphis, Tenn.. She was born in Malden,
Mo.?.
2). NATHAN LEATHERS was born in 1865 in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois,
Wayne Co.?. He died Unknown in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co. or
East Alton, Il. He was = Cherokee = Irish. He married VINA ? in Wayne City,
Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.,or East Alton, Ill.?. She died in East Alton, Illinois.
NATHAN'S second marriage was to PET BARNS in East Alton, Illinois?. . Had
two daughters with PET, MRYTLE and GOLDIE
NATHAN LEATHERS and VINA had the following children:
a. ARTHUR LEATHERS was born Unknown in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois,
Wayne Co. or East Alton, Il. He died Unknown in East Alton, Illinois.
b. EVERETT LEATHERS was born Unknown in East Alton, Illinois?. He died
Unknown in East Alton, Illinois.
c. GRACE LEATHERS was born Unknown in East Alton, Illinois?. She died
Unknown in East Alton, Illinois?.
d. BESS LEATHERS alive? in East Alton, Illinois?. She was born Unknown in
East Alton, Illinois?.
e. PEARL LEATHERS alive?in East Alton, Illinois?. She was born Unknown in
East Alton, Illinois?.
NATHAN LEATHERS and PET BARNS had the following children:
a. MYRTLE LEATHERS was born Unknown in East Alton, Illinois?. She died
Unknown in East Alton, Illinois?.
b. GOLDIE LEATHERS was born Unknown in East Alton, Illinois?. She died
Unknown in East Alton, Illinois?.
3). JOHN BAPTIST LEATHERS was born on Nov 22 1869 in Wayne City,
Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He died on Apr 22 1950 in Peoria, Illinois. He
was 1/2 Cherokee, 1/2 Irish. Always lived in Peoria, Ill. He was left-handed.
JOHN BAPTIST LEATHERS was married to a NELLIE MAY BURRIS on
Apr/Sept? 22 1892 in Liberty, Ill. NELLIE MAY BURRIS was born May
31,1871 Beecher City, Illinois,. She died Sept. 1936 in Ill?. JOHN BAPTIST
LEATHERS and NELLIE MAY BURRIS had the following children:
a. ROY WILLIAM LEATHERS was born Aug 23, 1893 in Beecher City, IL. He
died July 12, 1977 of Cancer in Beecher City, IL?.
b. ORVAL LEATHERS was born 1895 in ?, Illinois?. He died 1896 in Beecher
City?, Illinois?.
c. ALICE VERA [DAISY] LEATHERS was born May 6 1897 in ?, Illinois?. She
died Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?.
d. JOHN RALPH LEATHERS was born Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?. He died
Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?.
e. BEATRICE MARGARET LEATHERS was born Unknown in Peoria,
Illinois?. She died Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?.
f. EVA MILDRED LEATHERS was born Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?. She
died Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?.
g. LILLIAN MARIE LEATHERS was born Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?. She
died Unknown in Peoria, Illinois?.
4). THOMAS MARION LEATHERS was born on Jan 22 1879 in Wayne City,
Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He died on Apr 13 1950 in Dexter, Missouri,
Stoddard County. He was 1/2 Cherokee 1/2 Irish.
He married ELIZABETH BRUCE [LA BRUCE]on Sep 1 1900 in Huntsville,
Mo.? Randolph County. ELIZABETH BRUCE was born on Oct 2 1885 in
Huntsville, Mo.?. She died on Sep 29 1968 in Cape Girardeau. She was French.
THOMAS MARION LEATHERS and ELIZABETH BRUCE had the following
children:
a. LEWIS ALVIN LEATHERS was born on Dec 5 1901 in Huntsville, Mo.? or
Dexter, Mo.?. He died on Jul 15 1963 in Dexter, Missouri, Stoddard County?.
He was 1/2 French 1/4 Irish 1/4 Cherokee. He played violin.
Married Hazel Bailey?
b. FLOYD LEATHERS was born on Sep 26 1906 in Huntsville, Mo.? or Dexter,
Mo.?. He died on Oct 2 1986 in Dexter, Missouri, Stoddard County.
c. ONIA LEON LEATHERS was born on Sep 26 1906 in Huntsville,Mo.? or
Dexter, Mo.?. She died in 1907 in Dexter, Missouri, Stoddard County?. Fell off a
porch and broke her neck.
d. was born on Jun 20 1908 in Huntsville, ALFRED NEWTON LEATHERS
Mo.? or Dexter, Mo.?. He died in 1979 in Dexter, Missouri, Stoddard County.
e. ORVILLE CLEO LEATHERS was born on Oct 7 1912 in Huntsville, Mo.? or
Dexter, Mo.?. He died in 1985 in Dexter, Missouri, Stoddard County?.
f. HAROLD CLIFTON LEATHERS was born on Apr 20 1914 in Dexter,
Missouri, Stoddard County.
g. PEARLINE LEATHERS-KRUSE was born on May 16 1918 in Dexter,
Missouri, Stoddard County. **Main historian**
h. MARION EUGENE LEATHERS was born on Nov 20 1921 in Dexter,
Missouri, Stoddard County.
i. RAYMOND EUGENE LEATHERS was born on Jan 21 1924 in Dexter,
Missouri, Stoddard County. Missouri, Stoddard County?.
6). ELMER LEWIS LEATHERS died in 1968 in East Alton, Illinois. He was
born Unknown in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne Co.?. He was 1/2
Cherokee 1/2 Irish.
He married IVA ANGELO Unknown in Wayne City, Fairfield, Illinois, Wayne
Co., or East Alton, Ill.?. IVA ANGELO was born Unknown in East Alton,
Illinois? or Wayne County, Ill. She died Unknown in East Alton, Illinois.
ELMER LEWIS LEATHERS and IVA ANGELO had the following children:
a. PANSY LEATHERS was born in 1907 in East Alton, Illinois?. She died in
1920 in East Alton, Illinois?.
b. VIOLET LEATHERS in Woodriver, Il? She was born Unknown in East
Alton, Illinois?.

Re: Leathers-Enoch

tcmark — 2008-10-11 22:08:20Z

My wife is also descended from John William Leathers and Rebecca Rogers. Please contact me at tcmark@cableone.net

Harriet Leathers

pattycake45_1 — 2007-09-06 04:56:52Z

Died August 4, 1892 in Logansport Indiana.

Buried somewhere in Noblesville, Indiana.

Is there someone out there that can look this up for me to find out what cemetery she is buried in?

Re: Looking for Leathers who emigrated to USA

pattycake45_1 — 2008-01-17 04:02:53Z

My G-G-G Grandfather George Charles Leather came to the US from England in 1849. His son George Charles Jr later added an "s" to the last name making it Leathers.

I have family history for this family.

Leathers Family Reunion Tugaloo Tribune 09-04-1917

yjamesb — 2008-12-04 00:42:18Z

The Tugaloo Tribune is a newspaper of Oconee Co., South Carolina. I am connected through William H. & Catherine Vissage Leathers(not mentioned in article). This is the article as written:

***Reunion Of The Leathers Family***

**Was Held At South Union Last Wednesday---Large Crowd And Good Time**

It Was Our Pleasure To Attend The Fourth Annual Reunion Of The Descendents Of The Late Asa Leathers At South Union Baptist Church Last Wednesday, August 29. These Annual Gatherings Are Always Looked Forward To With Happy Anticipation As It Brings Together Many Of The Connection Who Only See Each Other Once A Year. Wednesday The Weather Was Ideal And Nothing Occurred To Mar The Pleasure Of Any One.
Mr. W. M. Lemons, The Big Hearted President, Was On Hand And Invited All Into The Church At 11:30 For Religious Services, Of Which He Presided Over. Prayer Was Offered By The Rev. W. W. Leathers, Of Anderson, In Which He Fervently Returned Thanks To Almighty God For His Goodness During The Past Year.
A Number Of Old Time Songs, Such As “Trusting In Jesus”, “Happy Day”, And “Jesus Lover Of My Soul” Were Sung With The Spirit. Miss Amanda Reeder Presided At The Organ.
Minutes Of The Last Meeting Were Read By Mrs. Patt Isbel, The Secretary, And Reports On Births, Marriages, Deaths, Etc., Were Heard From The Various Committees. Mrs. Isbel Is A Daughter Of The Late Ezra Cromer And Granddaughter Of The Late Asa Leathers.
The Principle Feature Of The Morning Exercises Was An Address By Rev. W. W. Leathers. Mr. Leathers Chose For His Subject, “Education”, And He Was Listened To With Rapt Attention. He Considered This One Of The Most Neglected Things Of The Day. He Made It Very Clear That The Man Or Woman Without Education Was Handicapped And Found It So Much Harder To Combat The Problems Of Life. He Said The Boy Not Educated Was Shut Out Of The Better Things Of Life.
Mr. Gibson Dismissed The Morning Services With Prayer.
At One O’clock All Assembled Around The Long Tables In The Shade Of The Trees And After The Invocation By Rev. Leathers The Feast Of Good Things Were Enjoyed. Talk About War And Hard Times And Scarcity Of Food, But There Was No Evidence Of Such Things Among The Good Families Who Prepared The Dinner For The Leathers Reunion. The Ladies Had The Fried Chicken, Ham, Custards, Pies, Cakes, Preserves, Salads, Etc., Piled High And Close Together, Besides The Coffee, Grapes, And Other Articles Of Food. There Was Enough Taken Away For Supper. There Were So Many Clever Waiters, Too. It Was Impossible To Get Your Hand Empty Before Someone Was Around With A Tempting Dish.
After Dinner The Members Reassembled In The Church For A Brief Business Meeting At 2:30. Mrs. James H. Brown Was Organist And Rev. Leathers Lead A Number Of Songs, Which Were Greatly Enjoyed By All.
Mr. W. M. Lemmons Was Reelected President, Mr. John A. Leathers, Of Spartanburg, Vice President, And Mrs. Isbel, The Secretary. The Next Meeting Will Be Held The Last Wednesday In August, 1918. Mrs. Margaret Leathers, Mrs. Reedie Gibson, And Mrs. M. Gibson Were Elected Program Committee. Committees Were Named To Report On Obituaries, Marriages, And Births. Mr. Lemons Was Very Thoughtful In Suggesting A Committee To Report On Those Intending To Marry. Mr. Lemons Requested Cooperation On The Part Of Every Family. “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” Was The Closing Hymn And It Was Very Touchingly Rendered.
Out In The Grove All Were Invited Again And This Time It Was A Feast Of Some Of Those Great Big, Delicious Watson And Kleckly Sweet Watermelons. It Was One Time A Crowd Of Children Got All They Could Eat And They Were Much Enjoyed.
The Original Settler Of The Leathers Family Was Nimrod Leathers, Who Came From Virginia And Settled In South Carolina In The Seventeenth Century. His Body Was Buried On The John S. Dickson Farm Tugaloo River. He Had A Son Named Benjamin, Who Is Remembered By Many Of The Readers Of This Paper, As He Died Some Years Ago And His Body Buried In South Union Cemetery. The Wife Of Asa Leathers Was A Miss Isbel. Unto Them Eleven Sons And Daughters Were Born. Those Living Are Mrs. J. W. Mason, Of Westminster, Mrs. R. H. Sorrels, Of Oakway, And Mrs. Caroline Shirley, Of Habersham, GA, Rev. W. W. Leathers, Of Anderson, Mr. Thomas Leathers, Of Oconee. Four Sons, Andrew, Harrison, Robert, And David, And Two Daughters, Mrs. Andrew Bearden And Mrs. Ezra Cromer Are Dead. Of These Sons And Daughters, There Are Many Children, Grand And Great Grandchildren Living Of This And Adjoining Counties.

Published The Tugaloo Tribune 09-04-1917

Will of Charles H. Leathers Anderson Co., South Carolina

yjamesb — 2008-12-03 02:22:42Z

This is a transcribing of his will. it is as follows:

Last Will & Testament Of Charles H. Leathers:
State Of South Carolina
County Of Anderson
To Whom It May Concen:
I, C. H. Leathers, Of The Town Of Pelzer, County And State Aforesaid, Being In My Right Mind, Make This My Last Will And Testament.
Section 1: First, I Will And So Order That Enough Of My Estate Be Held By My Executors, To Have A Monument Erected To Me And My Wife Graves, The Amount To Be Paid For Said Monument To Be Left Entirely With My Executors Who Is Invested In Full Power To Act As They See Fit.
Section 2: I Will And So Order That If Any Of My Children Try Or Attempt By Law, Or Any Other Means Whatsoever, To Break This My Last Will And Testament Or Any Part Of It. I Will That The One Or Ones So Attempting Shall Not Receive Anything At All, That I Have Hereinafter Provided For Them, Except The Sum Of One Dollar That I Will Given To The One Or Ones That Tried Or Attempt Break This My Last Will And Testament, In Place Of All Others Provisions That I Have Hereinafter Made For Them.
Section 3: I Will And Bequeath Unto My Daughter, Katie Elizabeth Leathers, Her Heir And Assigns Forever, Except As Provided In Section Two, One-Fifth Interest In All That Certain Tract Of Land Situate Lying And Being In Greenville County, Sc Containing In All One Hundred And Four(104) Acres More Or Less As May Be.
Also One Fourth Interest In All Monies That I Have In My Name At The Time Of My Death.
Also One Fourth Interest In All Of My Personal Properties Of Every Kind What So Ever. Except She Tried Or Attempt To Break This My Last Will And Testament, In Such Case She Will Not Receive Anything Except As Provided For In Section Two. And The Properties Willed In This Section Three Shall Then Be Divided Equally Among My Other Three Single Girls. Or In Case She Died Before I Do, Then This Properties I Have Willed To Her In This Section Shall Be Divided Equally Among My Other Three Single Girls Hereinafter Named.
Section 4: I Will And Bequeath Unto My Daughter Sarah Ann Leathers Her Heirs Assigns Forever, Except As Provided For In Section Two, One Fifth Interest In That Certain Tract Of Land Situate Lying And Being In Greenville County Sc Containing In All One Hundred And Four(104) Acres More Or Less As May Be. Also One Forth Interest In All The Monies That I Might Have In My Name At The Time Of My Death, And Also One Forth Interest In All Other Personal Properties That I May Have At The Time Of My Death. Except What In Use She Tries Or Attempt To Break This My Last Will And Testament, And In The Case She Shall Only Receive The Amount Provided For In Section Two And The Properties Herein Willed In This Section Four Shall Be Equally Divided Among My Other Three Single Daughters Hereinafter Named Or In Case She Dies Before I Do Then It Shall Be Divided Among My Other Three Single Girls Hereinafter Named.
Section Five: I Will And Bequeath Unto My Daughter Hattie Pearl Browning One Fifth Interest In That Certain Land Situate In Lying And Being In Greenville County Sc Containing In All One Hundred And Four(104) Acres More Or Less As May Be, Except She Tries Or Attempts To Break This My Last Will And Testament In That Case She Shall Only Receive The Amount Provided For In Section Two And Her Interests In The Land Described In This Section Shall Revert To My Four Single Daughters Equally Among Them Or To So Many Of Them That Does Not Try Or Attempt Break This My Last Will And Testament.
Section Six: I Will And Bequeath Unto My Daughter Martha Talula Leathers Her Heirs Assign Forever Excepts As Provided For In Section Two, One Fifth Interest In That Certain Tract Of Land Situate Lying In Greenville County Sc Containing One Hundred And Four (104) Acres More Or Less As May Be. Also, One Fourth Interest In All Money And Personal Properties That I May Have At The Time Of My Death. Provided That She Does Not Try Or Attempt To Break This My Last Will And Testament And In That Case She Shall Receive The Amount Specified In Section Two, And The Amount Specified In This Case Shall Revert To My Other Three Single Girls, Also In Case Of Her Death Before Me Then Her Part Shall Be Equally Divided Among The Other Three Single Girls, Except They Have Tried To Break My Will, Then It Shall Revert To The One Of The Single Girls That Did Not Try Or Attempt To Break This My Last Will And Testament.
Section Seven: I Will And Bequeath To My Daughter Bessie Mae Leathers Her Heirs And Assign Forever, Except As Provided For In Section Two, One Fifth Interest In That Certain Tract Of Land Situate Lying And Being In Greenville County Sc And Containing In All One Hundred And Four(104) Acres More Or Less As May Be. Also, One Forth Interest In All Monies And Personal Properties That I May Have At The Time Of My Death. And In Case She Try Or Attempt To Break This My Last Will And Testament, Then She Shall Only Receive The Amount Specified In Section Two, And Her Part That Was Provided Shall Revert To The Other Three Single Girls Or To So Many The Single Girls That Did Not Try Or Attempt To Break This My Last Will And In Any Case She Dies Before Me Then Her Part Shall Be Equally Divided Among The Other Single Girls Who Has Not Attempted Or Will Not To Break This My Will.
Section Eight: I Will And Bequeath To My Son John Leathers The Sum Of Thirty Dollars, Provided He Does Not Make An Attempt To Break This My Last Will And Testament, And In That Case He Then Shall Only Receive The Amount Specified In Section Two Of This Will And His Part Shall Revert Back To My Four Single Daughters Who Shall Share Equally In It, Provided They Have Complied With Section Two Herein Stated.
Section Nine: I Will And Bequeath Unto My Son Jim Leathers The Sum Of Thirty Dollars, Provided That He Does Not Try Or Attempt To Break This My Last Will And Testament, And In That Case He Then Shall Only Receive The Amount Specified In Section Two. And His Part Revert Back To My Four Daughters Who Shall Share Equally In It Provided They Have Complied With Section Two Herein Named.
Section Ten: I Hereby Appoint And Constitute Katie Elizabeth Leathers Executor.
Section Eleven: I Will And So Order That The Monies And Personal Properties That I Have Herein Willed Unto My Four Single Daughters, That The Amount That I Have Willed To My Two Sons Be Paid Out Of The Money Or Personal Property Before The Division It Made To My Four Single Girls.
I Also Will My Real Estate In Oconee County Sc To My Children Equally Among Them.

Signed And Sealed This My Last Will And Testament This The 28th Day Of March A.D. 1919.
Charles H. His “X” Mark Leathers

In The Presence Of,
W. R. Dendy
G. W. Richardson
W. E. Thompson

Signed And Sealed, Published And Declared As And For His Last Will And Testament By The Above Named Testator, In Our Presence, Who Have At His Request And In His Presence And In The Presence Of Each Other, Signed Our Names As Witnesses Thereto.
W. R. Dendy
G. W. Richardson
W. E. Thompson

Book 9 Pages 397-400

Re: Mary Leathers & Christian II Bechdel York cnty to Centre cnty Pa

jedeg1 — 2007-09-02 00:24:47Z

I am from the Schenck (Daniel Sr.) line and have been trying to contact someone in the Pletcher family who has more information. Is there a person who I may contact or who can be directed to me by e-mail? Thank you, Diane

je_deg@yahoo.com

Doris P. Leathers ,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-04-25 17:24:06Z

Leathers, Doris P.

Doris P. Leathers
died Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Doris was a graduate of Carlow University and a life member of the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh.
Beloved mother of Susan Leathers,
Nancy Dormish (Jeffrey) and David Leathers (Sydney).
Loving grandmother of Robert and Philip Dormish
and Morgan, Austin
and Meryl Leathers.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 6507 Wilkins Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217

William T Leathers Obit

chasscrickett — 2008-06-17 03:47:51Z

I found this obit while looking in the Tyrone Herald, From Tyrone Pennsylvania. I think what made me save it was due to the fact that the poor man fell out of his window and died while talking to an employee.

I am not a relative.

Looking for Leathers who emigrated to USA

gordonleathers — 2007-12-23 16:06:13Z

hi - I am trying to link together my English ancestry with that of Leathers families in the USA. Does anyone have any definite links????

Looking for Lewis Leathers parents abt 1821- bef 1880

kayakmich — 2008-09-15 03:45:46Z

Looking for information on Lewis Leathers parents.

Lewis born in ohio about 1821 married Hannah Baker 13 May 1845 in Fairfield County Ohio. Children - Catharine or Kate married to Milton Allen, Elmira, William T marries Laura Mountz, Mary Ann and Charles married to Emma McGabe.

Lewis and family lived in Fairfield Co.,Ohio in the 1850, 1870 Census and in Van Wert Co., Ohio 1860. Cooper by trade. Lewis death date unknown. Any help appreciated.

Re: Looking for Leathers who emigrated to USA

anniedee3249 — 2008-03-23 18:50:20Z

Hello,

I am searching my g,g,g,grandfather Harmon Smith who married a Rebecca Leathers from Rutherford, North Carolina in 1821,,,do you have any info about this Rebecca?

Dee (Smith,Hand,Newlan,Wilson) Clay

Re: Leathers of Culpeper Co Va

wbristerrachwal — 2007-09-27 22:23:47Z

My ancestors are the Leathers of Madison County. Johann came from German in 1732. I have his German records from 1607. I will look for Charlotte and get back to you. Any other news of Leathers?

Wanda Brister

Re: Children of Daniel LEATHERS and wife, Magdalena "Molly" Kesler

rebhud1 — 2007-12-12 00:27:11Z

The Daniel LEATHERS in Clear Creek Twp, is probably Daniel, the Dan'l LEATHERS in Madison Twp is probably his brother David. This deduction came from the age of the daughters. David was not married until 1814. Fredrick III went bankrupt and had his land seized. He died intestate between July and Sept 1821. His estate was not settled until 1838. Four of his sons, John, Daniel, Joseph & Samuel, died during that time, all were involved in the administration of his estate. John died insolvent. He & Daniel both died intestate and very little information remains about there estates. One piece of paper in Samuel's estate is all I have found about Daniel: 25 Jul 1835 “The state of Ohio Fa. Co., Personally came before Mr. Salmon Prover one of the acting justices of the Peace within and for said county. Rebecca Bryan formerly Rebecca Leather, who being duly sworn according to Law...she never received any monies from Samuel Leather or his estate, in payment or part payment of any sum or sums due her from said Samuel Leather as one of the heirs of Daniel Leather dec’d and further this defenant saith not ...received of Michael Nigh adm of the estate of Saml Leather dec’d the sum of $2.12 & 1/2- two cents in full of the above mentioned claim.” Rebecca X (her mark) Bryan ----------------------------------------------------------- Fred III's estate was the basis of all kinds of law suits. Some dealing with 10acres of land with several (not all!) of his heirs sued for a share including Mary, Susan, Barbara and Samuel Leathers minor children of Daniel Leathers deceased. Unfortunately these names were not always the same. -------------------- ------ Molly Leathers land records:
1826 Molly Kistler w/o Daniel Leathers Grantor Mathias Kistler by exc. Bk P p 144
1826 Grantee Abr Middlesworth Grantor Molly Leathers sec 32 twp 13 Bk P p145
1827 p 4 Book #7 Range 20, Recorders - Fairfield Co., Oh Court House (Dec 1998)
1827 Grantee Molly Leathers (widow) Grantor Abra. & Barb Middleworth Bk P p 408
1830 Land transaction Molly Leathers to John H. Young sec 32 twp 13 bk S p 106.
1830 Land transaction Molly Leathers to Christian Doner sec 1 twp 12 Bk S p236
1834 “ “ Magdalena Leathers to Thomas Barr sec 9 twp 13 Bk W p70
------------------------------ Hartshorn Cem., Marion Twp., Allen Co., Oh. - Magdalena Leathers w/o Daniel b 7-21-1790 died 3-3- 1863

------------------Without a doubt Fredrick LEATHERS created more paper work in early Fairfield Co. History than any other person. I have found cases dealing with debts, physical assault, bootlegging, banks, family against family, etc. But none lists the heirs of Daniel Leathers.

Rebecca C. Huddle

Samuel Leathers, RMS Lusitania

barryse8 — 2008-05-11 14:09:17Z

seeking information on Samuel Leathers aged 30, who served as a Leading Fireman on the RMS Lusitania when it sank on the 7th May 1915. He did not survive the disaster.

Born circa 1885 in liverpool to Peter & Mary Ellen Leathers. Married to Isabella Leathers (nee Hislop) last known address 9 Fulford Street, Liverpool.

any information greatly appreciated

Cliff

Re: Children of Daniel LEATHERS and wife, Magdalena "Molly" Kesler

malray6160 — 2007-09-19 00:06:45Z

Maybe you can help me...I am researching a Lawrence Leathers b. 20 Feb 1900 in Ohio. I found that he married a Mary Larkin whose mother was Leta. I believe he married again to a Sharon Eddinger. Can you confirm this Info. And if so, could you know who his parents were and which wife gave birth to Lawrence Leathers, Jr.? Thank you. Any other additional info would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached by email at: malray6160@verizon.net.

Richard

Walter G leathers and Cora Hinsley

ssmith40_1 — 2008-10-21 17:20:51Z

Looking for information pretaining to the family members of walter G Leathers whom married cora Hinsley.
Arkansas 1875 possible dates.
I am family member doing research. Please contact me @ ssmith40@hughes.net

Looking for Leathers relatives

dimuzio8 — 2008-10-01 15:48:02Z

just looking for relatives of Leathers

I am from CT my parent are Larry and Julia, my sisters are Dixie and Cindy and my younger brother is Daniel.

Re: Raymond Leathers Children

jglisson69 — 2009-01-17 03:27:16Z

I am Jeanette Leathers daughter Tina. I though I would write you and let you know that I am glad that you sent this email. Hopefully one day we'll meet each other. You can can email me at jglisson69@yahoo.com. Hopefully we are family. I would like to meet you and my grandpa. Because if it is the same Jeanette we are family. Because I am Jeanette "JR". :) Love Ya'll Tina (write back soon)

Re: Raymond Leathers Children

jglisson69 — 2009-01-17 03:21:15Z

Re: Raymond Leathers Children

jglisson69 — 2009-01-17 03:21:04Z

Re: Raymond Leathers Children

jglisson69 — 2009-01-17 03:14:09Z

Re: Joshua...and William, John, Paul et al

dikku1 — 2008-12-22 21:09:43Z

Dear MyrnaMyres,
I live on Leathers Rd in ft mitchell and am not a Leathers per se. My town is built on their old farm.
how can I contact you directly?
thanks
dik

How do Leathers(southern germans) get to be Baptists??

dikku1 — 2008-12-21 01:55:47Z

I am researching John Wyatt Leathers, State Senator from Kenton Co Ky.

I am curious how germans from Schwaigern Germany got to be Baptists. Most of the Germans from the south were Catholic or Lutheran.
I speculate that the building where they worshipped still stands. I am working on that hunch.

I also want to find out how they got their 992 acre tract of land that became Fort Mitchell Ky. Was it payment for military service?
Thanks,
dik

Re: Joshua...and William, John, Paul et al

dikku1 — 2008-12-21 01:42:19Z

I am researching John Wyatt Leathers of kenton co ky. He was a state senator and representative. MOst of my hometown,fort mitchell ky, is comprised of his former Beechwood farm. I believe he was descended from Johannus paulus lederer Leathers from Schwaigem,Germany born about 1709.
His son John leathers married to Sarah White was John W Leathers Grandfather. He had 8 children one of whom was a John who was John W's dad and died in kenton co in 1840. I have John W's Mom as Jane Stark.
DId I get it right?

Re: Joshua...and William, John, Paul et al

MyrnaMyres1 — 2008-12-22 17:41:19Z

Hi - You're on the right track but I can make it easier for you. The Kenton Co. PL has a copy of "The Michael Clore Family", the Germanna publication updated several years ago by Cathi Clore Frost (Margaret Clore married Paul Leathers (Paulus Johannes) and established the Northern Kentucky family). I worked with her on the Leathers and the first generations are all there. I have additional data on the family up to the present and would like to share with you and know where you fit in. Please contact me directly, will you. Thanks...mm