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Books on the Leming Family

CharonB182 — 2009-11-08 14:27:57Z

Greetings,

I just found a new online bookstore that gives away FREE SEARCHABLE CD-ROM with the purchase of any family history book, they have over 20,000 titles to choose from, I just tought that I will pass it along to you.

Their address is www.ancestralbooks.com

Books that I was able to find from their website for my research:

Leming Family History and Genealogy - by Leming, Sam K.
Waldron, AR , 1947

Thomas Leming married Sarah (Saltar/Cox?) - Monmouth County, New Jersey

Jesse_Stamper — 2009-10-29 00:26:37Z

Searching for information concerning the family of Thomas Leming & his wife, Sarah of Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey - mid/late 1700s.

Due to several "Thomas Leming's" living in New Jersey at the same time, I refer to this Thomas as Thomas Leming "of Upper Freehold."

According to some researchers, Thomas Leming "of Upper Freehold" was born about 1718 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. In my opinion, this date may be a bit too early, considering Thomas and Sarah were (probably) married in the mid 1750s.

Thomas Leming, (also spelled Thomas Leaming), married "Sarah," sister of Thomas Saltar of Philadelphia. Many have shown Sarah's maiden name as "Saltar," or Salter. However, this is not certain. No marriage record has been located for Thomas & Sarah. Complicating matters is the fact that Thomas Saltar is well documented as having a step-brother named "John Cox." Thomas Saltar's parents, although uncertain, are believed to be Thomas Saltar "the Yeoman" and his wife, Rachel. After Thomas's (the Yeoman) death, his widow (Rachel) 'apparently' remarried to a John Coxe with whom she had several more children.

Because of this, and the fact that Thomas & Sarah's eldest children were born in the 1750s (i.e. marriage date), it is likely Sarah was born "Sarah Cox," and not "Sarah Saltar," but this is uncertain.

According to the will of Thomas Saltar (died 1790) of Philadelphia, dated 1785 (and codicil dated 1790), his sister, "Sarah Leaming" and her husband, "Thomas Leaming" were the parents of (at least) four children. Their names were:

1) Meribah Leming (ca. 1754?-aft. 1790) married Jacob Morris, 1772.
2) Rebecca Leming (died aft. 1790)
3) Sarah Leming (bef. 1773-died bet. 1785 & 1790)
4) Isaiah Leming (ca. 1762-bef. 1807) married Mary Salter - moved to North Carolina.

Exact order of birth is not known. All of these children, except Sarah, were living in 1790 (per Thomas Saltar's 1790 codicil).

In the will of Hannah Leming (1773), widow of Thomas Leming "of Shrewsbury," she bequeaths money to Sarah Leming, wife of Thomas Leming of "Upper Freehold." Hannah also bequeaths money to Meribah, Sarah, & Isaiah Leming - I'm not certain whether Rebecca was mentioned in the will. Their relationship to Hannah (Saltar?) Leming (widow) was not stated.

Because Thomas Saltar, in his 1785 will, mention his "brother-in-law," Thomas Leaming - and because his (Saltar) 1790 codicil does not mention Thomas Leaming, it is assumed Thomas Leaming ("of Upper Freehold") died sometime between those dates. Some internet sources show Thomas Leaming died July, 1786 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. I have been unable to verify this date. According to Thomas Saltar's will (1785), Thomas & Sarah Leaming were living with Thomas Saltar in Philadelphia (in 1785)

Sarah Leming (Leaming) was still living in May, 1790 when her brother, Thomas Saltar made his codicil to his will. I don't know when she died.

Thomas Leming's parentage is uncertain. However, some have listed him as a son of John Leming & Dinah Dewilde.

If anyone can provide additional information on this family, please contact me.

Jesse L. Stamper

Re: Judson Leming

JOHNLEMING26 — 2009-08-08 03:31:28Z

MY NAME IS JOHN R LEMING JR MY GRANDFATHER IS JUDSON C LEMING,I WAS TOLD BY MY UNCLE THAT HE OWNED PROPERTY IN MACAMORS COVE OR MACAME COVE IN LAFAYETTE GA .

LEMING Oscar F -1942

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-05 17:04:38Z

LEMING Oscar F -1942

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 205,049 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

John Leming 1790 Chowan, NC census

Kari_Lemons — 2009-08-02 21:44:38Z

Does anyone know anything about this John Leming found in the 1790 Chowan, NC census. Is he part of the NJ Lemings?

Are there any descendents here from this family?

http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=view&r=0&dbid=...

Re: The Elusive Levi

larry88143 — 2009-07-08 04:00:33Z

Sorry Carol: I have not had the chance to follow Enos very much. l do know he enlisted with his brother Ransom Riley Leming in Rome, Ga. April 1862. They were apparentyly separated during the War as Ransom was captured at the Battle of Resaca during the Atlanta campaign and Enos continued on and I am almost sure surrendered at the end of the war with Joe Johnston in North Carolina.

I do know that he went West after the War I think to Arkansas, and then came back to Ga. a couple of times. it seems that his Mother Nancy always lived with him and Levi lived with Ransom. For some reason I believe Enos lived out his life in Arkansas and his buried there. You might check with Mary Crutcher whom you will find on the Leming family forum and Ancestry. I think she is descended from Enos.

Good Hunting

Larry Lemming

Re: The Elusive Levi

cscantrell — 2009-07-08 03:11:47Z

Larry, have you come up with any new information on Enos Leming and his wife, Frances Lucinda Haynie, or any of their children? They just up and disappeared after the 1880 census, but I'm still looking. Carol Cantrell

Re: The Elusive Levi

LarryLemming71 — 2009-07-05 04:24:29Z

Yes, Yes, I am always interested in information on my ggg-grandfather Levi Leming. It might help you know that his marraige bond from 1828 showed him as Levi Lemmons. But Leming/Lemming has been used more than anything else for the last 150 years or so. Please contact me by e-mail at larry88@comcast.net or call 706-331-9944.

Looking forward to hearing from you

Larry Lemming

Re: The Elusive Levi

davidleming — 2009-06-25 17:58:10Z

Hi Larry,
It's been 3 years since you poised this question. However, I am a decendent of the Elusive Levi. Do you still want some information? I'm not sure of where he came from without talking with my dad, but I do know quite a bit of his decendents. I look forward to hearing from you.

David

Re: JOHN LEMING AND/OR JAMES LEMING

dleming_1 — 2008-05-28 05:46:44Z

that is the one . Do you have any information?

Re: JOHN LEMING AND/OR JAMES LEMING

dleming_1 — 2008-03-30 08:48:28Z

I have some information on this family. I am curious as to your fathers name. James leming was my ggrandfather and John Leming was my grandfather. My father was Preston Leming.

Job and Parmelia (Titus) Leming

Lndshrk928 — 2007-10-26 16:13:38Z

Hello, I'm looking for info on their sons J.Gilbert, James B, and Wilson T. Thanks

Re: The Elusive Levi

LarryLemming888 — 2007-04-26 14:14:50Z

As to the Berry College connection, I show Levi as the overseer of the Berry Plantation In 1860. Don't know much about it or how long he was there. However the Plantation and the family wealth did survive the War of Northern Aggression (LOL}. Martha Berry died in 1942 after building an educational empire with the help of folks like Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone who all visited the college on many occasions and were the original Financiers of the College.

Larry Lemming

Re: The Elusive Levi

earwax1111 — 2007-04-26 14:11:23Z

You've heard nothing about any Lemings and Branton connections in the Silver Creek area?

Re: The Elusive Levi

LarryLemming888 — 2007-04-26 14:09:19Z

Great to hear from a new source concerning "The Elusive Levi" I have found very little in the last few years concerning Levi but continue to try. As to your question concerning a Ruby Leming, the only one I ever knew was married to I.P. Lemming who died in the late 80's. Ruby passed away a few years later. I.P. Lemming was my father's first cousin so I doubt your Ruby connects to this. Wish I could help more, but stay in touch I have a great deal of info on the line from Levi forward but 100% nothing before 1805. Looking forward to hearing from you again.

Larry Lemming

Re: The Elusive Levi

earwax1111 — 2007-04-26 12:51:51Z

Also, my father remembers going to Berry collage as a little boy and recieving candy from Martha Berry. Maybe it is the Leming connection?

Re: The Elusive Levi

earwax1111 — 2007-04-26 12:48:52Z

I have been searching for a Ruby M. Leming who died in child birth or a couple of years later. Her marriage to Eli Joseph Branton was on record as 1897. Her son, Jospeh Monroe Branton, was my grandfather. I find Lemings on Census in the Chulio, Floyd CO, GA, but never any sign of Ruby except the Floyd county marriage register. There is a Ruby Leming on the 1930 census, but she is a child and my Ruby would have passed. Can you help? Also you said you heard Levi was from Holland..could that have been Black Dutch which can be related to Melungeon, African or Native American ancestory?

Re: Elijah Leming

jerrymargnoel — 2007-04-10 16:22:30Z

I know it's been a long time since your message but...
Dr. Elijah Leming of Waldron AR was the nephew of my great great grandfather Jesse Leming who raised him when his parents Joshua (John)Leming and Sarah Mitchell died. He was the doctor in Waldron where my Great great grandfather Singleton Brown lived in the 1860's.
The other Elijah leming was the son of Joel J Leming and Lucy Elizabeth Wilcoxen.

Re: More NJ Lemings info

2006-10-20 17:28:13Z

Oops! I just want to clarify an error on my previous post. Florence Leming was the wife of Jacob Leming, not his sister. The sibling I mistook her for was Elizabeth "Bessie" Leming. Sorry for the confusion.

Re: New Jersey Lemings

2006-10-19 18:20:45Z

Thanks. I wll do more research. Juanita

More NJ Lemings info

2006-10-19 18:15:10Z

Hi all!

I hope this information can assist someone's research and/or help me locate some Leming descendants. If you see a connection to your family tree, please let me know, since I'm not sure how some of these people might be related. The following Lemings are buring in Pennington Cemetery, adjacent to Pennington Presbyterian Church in New Jersey:

Abner Leming
b. May 4, 1822/d. Feb. 25, 1885

Mary Ann Leming (Abner's wife)
b. Feb. 1, 1836/d. Oct. 25, 1886

Alongside, Abner & Mary Ann are 4 of their 5 children:

Annie Leming Pittenger
b. Feb. 11 1856/d. Jan. 29, 1881

Jacob B. Leming
b. Dec. 9, 1854/d. May 16, 1895

Florence D. Leming
b. July 23, 1858/d. July 10, 1944

Susan Leming Ireland
b.Feb. 15, 1860/d. Feb. 20, 1942

(Their 5th child, Edith Leming Wilson, is buried in Rahway, NJ.)

Also buried nearby in Pennington Cemetery are:

Russell H. Leming (1891 - 1977)

Anna M. Leming (1895 - 1926)

Betty L. Leming (no dates available)
Headstone reads "daughter"

Re: Lemings in Arkansas

2006-08-11 00:20:48Z

Please email me off the list and we can compare what we both have

Leming

2006-07-30 06:49:08Z

still seeking information on Hattie E. Leming. She was some how related to Judson Leming. Judson was married to Nancy Smith.
Hattie E. Leming's first marriage was to Robert Hawkins, one child Paul.
Hattie's second marriage was to James Marshall Hancock, 5 children from this marriage. one daughter was Alice. She married a Charles Dawn.
Most would have been from the North Georgia area, LaFayette, Rock Spring or there abouts.
Thank you for any information.

Levi Leming

2006-07-26 13:09:07Z

Carol, If you want to find Leming Family Forum, simply type it in on your search engine and wait. It wil come up and after you have looked those messages over you can then go to the other spellings of this unique name. To name a few, Lemmons, Levi's marraige bond shows his name as Lemmons, Then you have Lemming, Lemmings, Lemons, Limming, Liming, Lymeng . The name has been corrupted over the last two hundred years by census takers etc. You are welcome to e-mail me at larry88@comcast.net. Good Luck and God Bless.

Larry Lemming

Re: The Elusive Levi

2006-07-26 00:41:20Z

Larry, where do I find this "Leming Family Forum". I found the following message from 2001 and would like to know why Martin Haynie was appointed guardian of Sarah and Joanna. Martrn Haynie was Enos brother-in-law but not Damey's. Do you have any ideas?

from Georgia General Web Floyd County Queries 2001
A. Deason Smith - 02/19/01 Benjamin Floyd Elrod born abt 1837 in Anderson Co., SC died bet. 1870-1871 in Georgia. Buried Jackson Chapel, Cave Springs, Floyd County, Ga. He married Diddanna Mahalia Lemming born 1835 in Alabama. She is buried in Brush Arbor Cemetery, Floyd County, Ga. They had the following children SARAH C. ELROD born 1853; OLIVIA D. ELROD born 1858; HARVEY JOANNA ELROD born aft 1860; and WILLIAM JASPER ELROD born Apr. 11, 1869. Guardianship of Sarah C. Elrod and her sister, Joanna Elrod were given to MARTIN A. HAYNIE in 1874.

Re: The Elusive Levi

2006-07-25 14:11:35Z

Carol, Damey as you call her would have to be Levi's daughter Diddiamie {Can you belie ve that name. She was the oldest daughter I believe and was known to be a Corker.

I know very little about her but did see a recent posting on the "Leming Family Forum" She apparently had a niece who appropirated her name. I will ck. some records and Bush Arbor Cemetary and get bac with you . I am sorry to say I never followed her because of the problems in finding anything about Levi.

Best Wishes,
Larry Lemming

Re: Leming

2006-09-08 22:05:19Z

Glenda,

Was Judson LEMING, Judson C. LEMING born about 1882, the son of Joseph M. LEMING & Nancy A. PLEDGER? Do you have any dates on the people that you've listed? I possibly have some of the people that you mention. Who are Hattie's parents?

Jack S. HOBBS
Northville, Mich.

Re: JOHN LEMING AND/OR JAMES LEMING

2006-03-27 10:17:16Z

I am looking James Calvin Lemings Father his name was James also he died 1894 I believe. Do you have information on these Lemings?

Re: The Elusive Levi

cscantrell — 2006-07-25 00:40:11Z

Larry, what do you know or have surmised about Levi's daughter, Damey?

Re: New Jersey Lemings

Juanita_P — 2005-06-23 03:53:06Z

Kristen, I am interested in Rebecca Leming 1811-1901. I wonder if she is the daughter of your g g grandfather. She was born in New Jersey and died in Ripley Co., Indiana. Her sister was married to Thomas Cole. I do not know her name. Rebecca never married. Thanks for any help you can give me. Juanita

John Leming

WMunroe8221 — 2005-06-07 21:14:11Z

Hi, Wanda, John Leming is my ggrandfather! I have been searching this line for a number of years. I am sure you have found that the records we need from MO were burned during the Civil War. I, too, think the ones you named are John's parents, but proving it has been impossible. John Paralee Leming's daughter, Mary, was my grandmother. You probably have all the info I have. How are you related?
Wanda Munroe

Leming, Nancy, Elijah Hiram, Taney, Co, MO, 1860

WMunroe8221 — 2005-06-07 21:14:11Z

I am looking for the three siblings of John Samuel Leming. They were all in Taney Co, MO in 1860 with parents, John Jane Leming. Anyone have these people in their line?

Re: The Leming family

jackhobbs59 — 2005-08-16 01:24:50Z

Roy,

Was your Harry Harvey LEMING a twin to Mary C. LEMING?

Jack S. HOBBS
Northville, Mich.

James H. E. Leming & Sally E. Unknown

jackhobbs59 — 2006-04-30 01:50:35Z

I am trying to find out the maiden name of Sally E. UNKNOWN. She married James H. E. LEMING about 1883. She was born in Georgia about 04-??-1857, according to the 1900 census. They had (8) children:
1-Ozellah E. - b. 08-??-1883-Georgia
2-Grover C. - b. 03-??-1885-Georgia
3-James E. - b. 07-??-1886-Georgia
4-Hasy A. - b. 01-??-1889-Georgia
5-Frances I. - b. 10-??-1891-Georgia
6-Henry Burt - b. 05-??-1893-Georgia-[My line]
7-Florence H. - b. 03-??-1894-Georgia
8-Ralph R. - b. 08-??-1897-Georgia

Any help wqould be appreciated. I have no spouses for any of the (8) children.

Jack S. HOBBS

Levi LEMING

texsgirl — 2006-09-08 15:57:37Z

There's a family tree on One Tree at Ancestry that gives a birthdate for Levi Leming of January 29 (I think) 1805. Is that a date off his tombstone? It's the only time I've seen a specific date, and there's no contact name there.
Also, although you may already have this, Levi was living with his son Harrey D. and family in the 1880 census, age 75, in Livingston, Floyd County.

And, someone has to be descended from Harrey D.'s line. I have the names and some dates for his children... he was in Lamar County, Texas in 1900..... The two Leming brothers I asked about in a previous post were Harrey's sons, and married while they were in Texas. Thomas Gaines Lemings and his brother, Jesse B. Lemings.

If someone can verify what I have, I'd sure appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks,
Carlette
carlette@mail.com

LEMMINGS, Thomas Gaines and Jesse B.

texsgirl — 2006-09-07 04:32:20Z

Thomas Gaines Lemmings was born March 29, 1880 in Georgia, died April 10, 1943 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was married to Ezra Vezey Wilson.

Jesse B. Lemmings was born April 13, 1884 in Georgia according to the 1900 census, Texas in a later one. He died March 21, 1964 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was married to Eva Araminta Wilson.

The Wilson ladies were sisters, daughters of Robert Wilson and Mary Clementine Lewis. They were my great aunts.

The Lemmings men were brothers, sons of Harrey Decatur Lemmings and Sarah A. Pledger, along with seven other siblings. My information says that the parents of Harrey was Levi Leming and Nancy Hix. Nothing else.

If anyone has any further information on the Lemmings/Leming family, I'd appreciate your sharing with me.

Thanks,
Carlette

The Elusive Levi

larryl129 — 2006-06-14 16:10:59Z

Hi Roy,

I have been chasing Levi for many years. I personally think he assumed Leming/Lemmons as his name after some problem or crime. I have been told that he was from Holland. I have also been told that his wife Nancy was Indian and that he probably was also. They left E. Tenn. at the time of the Trail of Tears and ended up in Hu;ntsville Ala. Then in the early 1850's came to Rome, Ga. and opened a Ferry across the Coosa River. He died here in Rome, Ga. in 1886 and his oldest son Ransom Riley from whom I descend died here in 1896. I traced in a direct line from Levi to my own grandchildren. That's 8 generations and I a little bit about most of them, but nothing about Levi other than he was supposedly born in E. Tenn. in 1805 {No Proof} and that he married Nancy Arnsley Hicks {one of the top 3 indian names of that time} in 1828. The marraige bond was signed by the then Gov. Of Tennessee. Sam Houston. Never found a sister or brother, Father or Mother. The 1860 Census of Rome, Ga. shows him as an overseer of the Berry Plantation whose family started Berry College, now recognized as the largest Campus in the World. I have opinions but no proof . I don't think we will ever find where Levi came from. But I will keep trying.

Thanks, \
Larry Lemming

Aaron Leming of Ct. in 1701

BasketLady420 — 2005-06-27 10:52:10Z

Leming, Aaron ~ John Guilford Collins suit with Abraham Bradley for entertaining his runaway apprentice Aaron Leming Mar. 1701.

Bradley claims Collins threatened to horse whip Leming and also did not train Leming. Bradley states he acted as guardian to his wife's brother. Court sent Leming back to Collins.

Record Dated: 17 Mar. 1701
CSL-GA-013

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Apprentices of Connecticut 1637-1900. By Kathy A. Ritter. Ancestry Publishing 1986.
Joyce

Re: Lafayette Leming (nckname: "fayette")

brnoel — 2005-11-18 04:00:46Z

I am researching the leming line as well. I just got started, but I live just a couple miles from the LDS Family History Library and would be happy to go there to look up anyone specific for you if you'd like.

Re: Lafayette Leming (nckname: "fayette")

brnoel — 2005-11-18 04:00:46Z

I would be happy to research these and get copies of those records if they are available. I will try to get to it this week, but probably will have to wait till the weekend. Let me know if the meantime if you would like any other names researched.

ReNae Noel

Re: John Leming

brnoel — 2005-11-18 04:00:46Z

I believe the North Carolina Lemings came from John Lemings (Lyming) [1680] through his son, John. My Leming connections come from John Lyming through his son William. Most definitely as relations, but the ties go way back. If you would like a copy of my information, I would be happy to give it to you. Also, keep searching Ancestry Family Tree, they have lots and lots of info on the line of John Lyming's son, John, which I believe is where you fit in.

Re: Updating Richey Liming Book

LoisWessel — 2005-08-16 19:08:07Z

Gwen, tried to contact you at the address given and cannot reach you. Try getting me at lois@wesselusa.com

Re: John Leming

LoisWessel — 2005-08-16 19:08:07Z

The original spelling of the name (1680) seems to be LYMING according to the few records available. At that time spelling was dependant on pronunciation which depended on the accent used. In New Jersey at that time there were many different "accents".. The second generation seems to use the spelling Lemming (John) and Limming (William) and Limming(Thomas). When the third generation began leaving for North Carolina, Tennessee and Pennsylvania the different branches settled on a favorite spelling. Those New Jersey Lemings probably descend from John Lemming/Dinah DeWilde and those that use Liming appear to be the descendants of Willialm Limming/Rachel Johnson line. All came from the John Lyming/Prudence Wainwright union.

Re: JOHN LEMING AND/OR JAMES LEMING

dleming_1 — 2007-01-05 11:58:25Z

I have found out tthe james leming you are talking about is john leming ( my grandfathers brother) do you have or do you know anyone that has onformation on this family?

Re: Updating Richey Liming Book

DebbiePrice962 — 2006-10-19 14:46:45Z

Hi Lois,
this is Debbie Price. It has been quiet a while since we last spoke. I ran across this posting and was reminded that I had submitted my info towards this book a long time ago. I was wondering it it has been completed and if it is possible to get a copy. I've just gotten back into my search since both of my kids are now in college and I have more free time on my hands. Hope all is well on your end. Hope to hear from you soon.
Debbie Price
nodemini@bellsouth.net

Re: New Jersey Lemings

DebbiePrice962 — 2006-10-19 12:46:45Z

Hello Juanita,
I am replying to your post from Jun 2005. Don't know if you have found any more info but this is what I have in my files;
Rebecca Ann Leming
parents Ezekiel Leming and Rebecca Cole
b. abt. 1821 Clarksburg, NJ
d. 7-1-1901 Maplewood, NJ
spouse Pierson Robbins
d. bef. 1901
Hope this helps
debbie

Re: The Leming family

RLemmings — 2005-08-16 13:15:04Z

Yes harry was the twin of Mary. Do you have more info? If so my direct e-mail is edlemm_74868@yahoo.com thanks, for the help.

Re: New Jersey Lemings

kristenakcc — 2005-07-09 17:56:19Z

Hi Juanita. The Rebecca Leming I know of was born about 1866. Who knows, there could still be some kind of connection between them. I'll keep you posted if I find anything.
Kristen

Re: Lemings in Mena, Polk county Arkansas

Renae_Noel — 2005-05-13 14:16:19Z

I have some information on a line which contains similar names. Please e-mail me and I will supply the list I have.

Re: Lafayette Leming (nckname: "fayette")

Renae_Noel — 2005-05-13 14:16:19Z

Phyllis, I didn't want you to think I had forgotten about you. I've been doing research here and there when I can. I have only found that Cora Crowder Leming was living with her father (as well as two children) in January of 1920. Do you have any further information such as Cora's mother's first and maiden name? Also, do you have any additional information on the family of Gilbert Leming? Brothers, sisters or parents would all help. I know you did give me his father's name.

I will continue to research these names for you.

Sincerely,

ReNae