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Re: Robert Wilson Lesley m. Mary Jane Stegall

rufnredy77 — 2009-11-09 13:46:33Z

Robert Wilson Lesley is the son of William and Rosann Lesley. Robert is buried in the Union Methodist Church Cemetary close to Nettleton Ms (Lee Co.). His brother J.H Lesley and his daughter Lula V Nix are also buried there. He was in Co. C 8th CSA Cavalry and fought under Col. William B. Wade, Generals Joseph Wheeler, N.B. Forrest and many others. He was in the battles of Shiloh (where his brother T.N. Lesley was shot and mortally wounded and died 4 days after the battle), and Chickamauga along with many other skirmishes during his time in the war. He surrendered in Atlanta. Although he fought for the CSA entire war, his epitaph reads "This is in memorial for the soldiers that fought for the Union". I havnt been able to figure that out. He did not marry M.J. Stegall until after the war. I know his children were Lula Viola and Thomas Henry. I am not aware of any other children but there is a possibility. Thomas Henry Lesley is my Gr. grandfather.

William and Rosann are buried in New Salem Cemetary in Troy Ms. (Pontotoc Co.) along with other of Robert's siblings and Robert's wife M.J. Stegall Lesley.

William b. 1795 and Rosann traveled from Abbeville S.C. area to Bibb Co. Al. somewhere around the time of 1820's along with a vast list of other people. It is believed among researchers that Rosann was a McAllister but that is not totally confirmed. The reason we think this is because her first son was named Francis McAllister Lesley. There is a Francis Mcallister that is shown to be traveling with them to Bibb Co. that is approx the age Rosann's father would be but, that is a story to be told at a later time if you are interested. It appears William Lesley moved the family from Bibb Co. Al to Pontotoc Co. Ms some time in the 1830's after the removal of the indians from that area. He was one of the founders of New Salem Church in Troy Ms. and some of the church records show him as deacon and elder.

I have a lot of other info. on this family if you are interested. You can contact me at rufnredy77@yahoo.com

Robert Lesley

rjmangrum7 — 2009-10-21 01:19:36Z

I believe you and my husband are related. Robert Wilson Lesley was my husband's gt.gt.gr.father. He was married to Mary Jane Stegall. Their daughter Anna Joyce married James Reed, their daughter Mary Edna married Frank Stafford and they had a daughter Anna Joyce - my husband mother. Any help in verifying Robert's parents would be greatly appreciated. And I would be very happy to share what I have of Robert's line.

Thank you,
Jean Mangrum
Crabtree, Oregon

Robert Wilson Lesley m. Mary Jane Stegall

rjmangrum7 — 2009-10-21 01:03:04Z

Robert Wilson Lesley was my husband's gt.gt.gr.father. He was married to Mary Jane Stegall. I believe his father was William Lesley of SC and his mother Rosa Ann. In the 1850 census there are 6 siblings listed - Alexander, William, Margaret, Amanda, Thomas and James. Any help in verifying Robert's parents would be greatly appreciated. And I would be very happy to share what I have of Robert's line.

Thank you,
Jean Mangrum
Crabtree, Oregon

Re: Lesley/Leslie----Leschinsky in 1900 CAL

jlrdpatterson — 2009-10-20 19:15:25Z

My gggrandfather was Gabriel Leschinsky born in Russia. Mother's name was Fradel. Gabriel entered the US as Gabriel Rosenthal. He was also Jewish. Wondered if somehow he might be connected to your Israel Leschinsky?
Jessica

Walter Lesley (Leslie)

smaher35 — 2009-10-10 15:54:41Z

I'm looking for a Walter Lesley (or Leslie) not sure of spelling of last name. Briefly married to an Eva Woldsmit around 1915. Walter lived with his father area unknown. If anyone has information please contact me. It's a piece of the puzzle that is missing and is important to our tree.

"JD" Lesley

PinkArmyWifey — 2009-09-01 04:44:20Z

I'm searching for my father's father. He says that he just disappeared & he's just wanting to know if/when he passed away & where.
His name "JD" was just that, only intials; & my dad said that "JD" (with the "s) was how he told everyone it was spelled since it wasn't short for anything.
His father was Sam Lesley & his mother was Florence Loder (or possibly Loader).
My dad is the only one left that has any information for me to research off of & he's not great with name spelling.
He believes that his father was born somewhere near Childress, Texas.
If anyone has any helpful info I would really appreciate it!

Re: father

rita32759 — 2009-08-30 01:00:50Z

Hi Lillian,

I am attempting to find my husbands step brother. My husband is Raymond Williams Jr. His father was Raymond Williams Sr and Charlotte Mosher. Hopefully I am close in my endeavors for my husband.

Re: George Panel Lesley

debbiew1553 — 2009-07-28 02:38:58Z

George,

Otto Elmer Lesley was my maternal great-grandfather. He died when I was 3 years old. His daughter was Marcella Eileen (Lesley) Jones who married Alvin Jones. They had my mother Mary Etta (Jones) Pope.

Debbie Pope Willard

LESLEY Samuel R 1898-1954

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-03 11:48:48Z

LESLEY Samuel R 1898-1954

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 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.

Re: John Harris LESLEY/Talladega Co., AL

esleslie — 2009-05-22 14:39:58Z

Hello Mary,
Although this Lesley family is not ours, we did a good bit of research on them while determining our own, including a trip to Abbeville. Unrelated, we also have a Bean marriage in Talladega Co. in my Mathis family. I would be happy to share any Lesley info plus discussing Bean if you have any other information on them. My email is esleslie@bellsouth.net if you'd prefer to email me direct. Evelyn S. Leslie

Re: John Harris LESLEY/Talladega Co., AL

MaryGordonSmith62 — 2009-05-22 13:09:46Z

The first John Harris Lesley 1784 SC - 1855 AL who was married to Mary Gilliland 1782 NC - 1856 AL was brother to my 3 great grandfather, Rober Hall Lesley. They were sons of William Lesley and Ann Caldwell. John and Mary left SC (Abbeville District) after their children were born and were in IN for some time and not long after their sister, Frances' husband died in IN, Theodore had them move to AL to be closer to family as they were getting on in age and their brother, Moses was handicapped and needed special attention.
Many of the Lesley children relocated to other parts or in my case, Robert Hall stayed in Abbeville but his son Samuel, my greatgreatgrandfather moved to MS.
I have been researching this family for years and still doing so. Much easier today with the world wide web at my disposal.
Would be interested in sharing.
Mary

Re: Lesleys From Ireland

JUDYR — 2008-08-18 13:41:53Z

Looking for the ancestors of James William Lesley b. 1859, McNairy Co., TN;d. 1957 Calcasieu Parish, LA. He married Mary Ann Elizabeth Flanigan of St. Louis, MO in 1889 in Lamar Co., TX. They and their three children were in Temple, Bell Co., TX in 1900. He was a superintendent with the railroad. 1910, 1920, 1930 he was in LA.

Re: Emberry Lesley

JUDYR — 2008-08-18 13:10:54Z

Are you still searching? I am searching for the family of my great grandfather as well. He was James William Lesley, born 1858 0r 59 in McNairy Co., TN according to his word. The earliset census I have for him is 1900 Bell Co., TX. He is also in 1910, 1920, 1930 in LA. All census gives his place of birth as TN. I have never found his parents or siblings in a census and do not know their names. He had a sister Betty but I do not know her married name. His mother was believed to be a Thorpe and was Cherokee Indian.
Does any of this sound familiar?

Re: Peter and Susan Lesley

floramccarty — 2008-07-14 17:06:14Z

born Philadelphia Sept. 17, 1819

Peter and Susan Lesley

floramccarty — 2008-07-14 17:03:23Z

There are several copies of the "Life and Letters of Peter and Susan Lesley" posted on Amazon.com

Re: Emberry Lesley

DarlaMcDuff — 2008-05-27 04:32:55Z

It's been a long time since you wrote this so I don't know if you'll even see this, but Emberry Lesley and Sarah Elizabeth Coffee were my paternal grandmother's parents. Her name was Opal Mae Lesley. I've been searching for info on him forever with no luck. If you've found anything on him I'd greatly appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Darla McDuff

John Harris LESLEY/Talladega Co., AL

esleslie — 2007-07-29 17:40:44Z

Below is a book excerpt on John Harris LESLEY, b. 1850, Talladega Co., AL. The book is available in its entirety on Heritage Quest. This is a retyped copy from my files.
Evelyn Leslie
co-Administrator LESLIE DNA Project

NOTABLE MEN OF ALABAMA: Personal and Genealogical, with portraits
Originally published: Atlanta: Southern Historical Association, 1904
Reprint: Spartanburg, South Carolina: Reprint Company, 1976

Pages 363 and 364 of 944

JOHN HARRIS LESLEY, a well known citizen of Talladega County, was born in that county, on Christmas day, in the year 1850. His paternal grandparents, John HARRIS and Mary LESLEY, went from Indiana to South Carolina soon after their marriage, and later came to Alabama, where they passed the remainder of their lives. While living in South Carolina, their son, Theodore Lesley, the father of John Harris, was born. There he married Rebecca BROCK, and after the death of her father, Charles BROCK, came with her mother and his parents to Alabama in 1836. He rented a farm near Munford, where he died in 1892. He and his wife had twelve children, five of whom, with their mother, are still living. He was a Democrat and both himself and wife were members of the Baptist church. John Harris LESLEY acquired such an education as the common schools of Talladega County afforded and began life as a farmer. He continued in that occupation until 1893, when he engaged in railroading and in operating a sawmill. At present he is employed by John H. WILSON in a meat market at Munford, though he still owns a part of the old homestead, where he resides. He affiliated with the Democratic party until recently, but is now a Populist and an active member of the Farmers’ Alliance. In 1873 he was married to Sarah CLARK, a daughter of Matthew and Minerva (BEAN) CLARK, one of the pioneers of Calhoun County, Ala. Minerva BEAN came to Alabama in her childhood, with her father, James BEAN, who was one of the early settlers of Talladega County. Mr. And Mrs. LESLEY have been blessed with the following children: Ada May, Mastin Leonidas, Mary Daisy, Minnie Lula, Charles Emmett, deceased; James Theodore, John Oscar, William Clark, Anna Eola, Clifford Coleman, Ruby, and Samuel Troy.

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

JUDYR — 2007-04-02 14:23:54Z

Mine is James W. Lesley, always gave his birthplace as McNairy Co.,TN. He died 1957 in DeQuincy, Calcasieu,LA. He was my great grandfaather and I knew him but I have never found his parents and siblings and do not know their names. The earliest census I find him is 1900. I think his family lived in MS and possibly AL.

Re: ATTENTION ALL LESLEYs..including PEGGY...IMPORTANT INFORMATION>>>>

2006-05-10 20:41:20Z

Hi Chris:

I have just found out while trying to get in the DAR that I am the ggg grandaugher of Robert Leslie son of William Robert Leslie who came into this country from Scotland? or Ireland? into NY. I was born and raised in Florence, Al accros the river from Tuscumbia. I will be down there in June let me know who I can look up for you. I worked at Univ. of No. Al but have lived in Mt. Pleasant, Tn 35 years only 40 miles from Florence. My gg grandmother is Idah Lesley who married Edward Milam. Her dau. Rachel m. my g. grandfather Samuel Henson in Portsmouth Ohio in l867. Any info let me know and if I can help you I will.

Carolyn Roy

Re: William Robert Lesley

2006-05-10 20:33:22Z

A researcher trying to get me in the DAR has just found that I am the gggg grandaughter of William Robert Lesley and Robert, my ggg grandfather who was the father of Ada/ Adah Leslie who married Edward Milam. Her daughter Rachel married my g. grandfather Samuel Henson in Portsmouth, Ohio 1867 and died by l877-8. I am very anxious to know this family. Have you ever heard of a Filorie Milam? Why did Rachel move to Portsmouth, Ohio? She was born in Floyd, Ky. Any info or where I can info will be appreciated. Do you know anything about Rachel? Did she have a dau. named Cama and if so who was her father? She is 9 when my g. grandfather m. Rachel.

Thank you,

Carolyn Roy
Mt. Pleasant, Tn

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

2006-05-10 20:22:01Z

Hi:
I have just found out that William Robert Lesley is my gggg grandfather who came from Ireland or Scotland. Born in 1729 he came to America, landed in N. Y. and moved to Pa then to Pikeville Ky. My gg grandmother would be Idah dau. of Robert. Robert and his wife had 15 children. Who was Robt. wife? I am getting in the DAR on Robert who was only 15 at the time of his being a Rev. Soldier. Do you know when William Robert and his brother came to NY. Any info will be appreciated. Why did they go to Pikeville, Ky? Thanks

Carolyn Roy
Mt. Pleasant, TN

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

2006-05-10 20:14:58Z

Hi Hollis:

Recently while trying to get into the DAR, I find that I am related to the Lesleys thru ADAH Lesley who married Edward Milam. My grandmother(great) was Rachel Milam dau of Ida Iesley and Edward Milam. Rachel married Samuel Henson my g grandfather in Portsmouth, Ohio 22nd day April 1867. Apparently Rachel died by l877-8 maybe during childbirth.
Have you ever heard of Filorie Milam? Any information you
can give me is appreciated. William Robert b. in Scotland 1729 is my ancestor who went to Pikeville, Ky. Why did Rachel go to Portsmouth, Ohio? She was born in Floyd, Ky.
I will get in the DAR on Robert.....Idah's father who was only 15 at the time.
Thanks Carolyn Roy

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America

2006-05-09 19:46:39Z

Hi Linda:

I really need some help. Idah Leslie who married Edward Milam and lived in Portsmouth, Ohio was my gg grandmother.
Her daughter Rachel m. Samuel Henson in l847. Rachel died l877 or 8. My grandfather Samuel Henson, JR. left Portsmouth and came south to Killen, Al around l897 and we never knew his family. I am just now finding out about the Lesley's. William Robert Lesley b. 1729 in Scotland??? or Ireland??? I have seen both ways. I am getting in the DAR on Idah's father Robert who was only 15 when he served in the REV War. I would like to know about Idah/ when William Robert came to America from N.Y. to PA anything on him before coming to Amer. Is the book still in print and is the reunion still being held in Pikeville. I live in Mt. Pleasant, Tn but also have a home in Pigeon Forge, TN. where I am now.
Please let me hear from you. The Lesley's are news to me. A lady helping me get in the DAR found the Lesleys. Now I have a whole new family. Anything will be appreciated. ThanksD!

Carolyn Roy

Re: lesley's in pa

2006-05-09 19:20:45Z

Hi Hollis:
Robert Lesley is my ancestor. William Robert came to the U.S. and settled in PA. All I have is that he was seperated from his brother in N.Y. and never reunited. He moved with his son from ? PA to Floyd, KY son was Robert and wife? who had l0 children when leaving PA and had 5 more. My grandmother was Idah who married Edward Milam whos dau Rachel m. Samuel Henson of Portsmouth Ohio in l847. Sam was my g. grandfather. Rachel d. in 1877 or 8. Do you know if Rachel had a dau. before she married Sam named Cama? It seems we are related. Hope we can find some answers. I am getting in the DAR on Robert. He was only 15 and was assigned to help guard the town, being in PA or KY? His father Wm. was also in the RV war. Have you ever heard of a Filorie Milam or Lesley?

Carolyn Roy
Mt. Pleasant, Tn.

Re: WILLIAM LESSLEY/LESLEY AND ANNE CALDWELL

2006-05-09 19:00:33Z

Hi Mary, looking over your post again. My William b. l729 may be a generation back from your list. My William died in l802 so this would have to be his grandchildren......So many questions not enough answers. My grandfather Robert had 15 children. Hope to hear from you

Carolyn

Re: WILLIAM LESSLEY/LESLEY AND ANNE CALDWELL

2006-05-09 18:44:28Z

I really hope you are my answer. My ancestor is Robert Lesley who's father is William Robert Lesley. Robert's daughter Idah married Edward Milam. Their daughter Rachel married Samuel Henson. I found where William Robert was born in 1729 and died in l802. I saw where he was born in
Scotland and then I saw Dublin, Ireland. My grandfather told me his grandfather was born in Scotland but he also told me his grandmother was Filorie Milam and turns out she is Adah. He was in his 70's when he told me this. I am 69 and still have my notes he told me when I was 11. I am getting in the DAR on Robert, Idah's father who was only 15 in the Rev. War also Wm. Robt was in the War. This family moved from VA to Pike, Ky. Rachel was born in Floyd, Ky. somehow moved to Portsmouth, Ohio. married my g. grandfather Samuel Henson in l867 d. probably giving childbirth by l878. I am very anxious to find out about the Lesleys and will be glad to share as I find out. Why did they go to KY? Only Wm Robert went to Ky with his son Robert and his wife? and l0 children and later had 5 more. I have just now got thru the Milam's to the Lesley's. A geneologist in Conn. found the Lesley family for a cousin of mine. I do have a list of Robert and his Wife? children. Do you know what ship Wm came in on. I am going to the archives Sat. and hope to find more.

Carolyn Roy
Mt. Pleasant, TN

Re: Leslie family in Ohio

2006-05-09 18:22:19Z

Robert Leslie/Lesley had a daughter Rebecca. Have you heard of Idah her sister who married Edward Milam: Idah was my grandmother (ggg) she died at the home of her dau.
Rachel Milam Henson who married my g. grandfather
Samuel Henson of Portsmouth, Ohio. Any information on the Leslie's Lesley's is appreciated. They moved fromVA to Floyd, KY and died in Pike County. I have just found the Lesley family and will get in the DAR on Robert.

Re: Lost Lesleys Found!

2006-05-09 18:17:17Z

I am looking for William Robert Lesley b. 1729 in either Scotland or Ireland? I have seen both. His son Robert Lesley came with him from VA to Pike County, Ky in the early 1800's. Roberts Dau. Idah would be my ggg grandmother and she married Edward Milam their daughter Rachel married my g. grandfather Samuel Henson. I have just found the Lesley Line and will get in the DAR on Robert.\
Any information on these families will be appreciated. Idah and Edward sometime moved to Portsmouth, Oh.

LESLEY Ancestor Research

2006-07-21 19:43:01Z

Looking for info on Garland Lesley & wife Permelia.
They lived in Itawamba County,MS in 1870. Garland was my gg-grandfather. Can't find his father's name.
He was living with Able Lesley in Itawamba,MS in 1860 with first wife Sarah Turner. Can't find anything on Able before this. Also looking for info on Permelia, she was believed to be full blooded Cherokee. Can't trace anything on her either. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Lesley Lineage from Ireland to America

2005-10-14 14:34:42Z

In regard to info of Lesleys aboard ship from Carrickfergus, Antrim Co, Ireland, in 1680, I would appreciate more of this info if you would share.
Our ancestor is John Lesley born about 1750 in Fairfield Co SC died 1860-70 in Pickens Co SC. In reseaching in Fairfield Co SC a few years ago I found record of a Thomas Lasly [Leshly] who was born about 1751 and died intestate Oct.1798, Ann Leshley admin.; Executors Ann Lesley and William Lesley. William Lesley and James Mills were appointed Sep.7 1812 guardians of John and William Lesley. Nov.19,1817, William Lesley and William Mills were appointed guardians of Thomas Lesley, Jr. [Our John Lesley moved to Pickens Co. about 1806-1810, as did a William A. Lesley.] I would appreciate hearing from you at MaryLesley@aol.com.

Re: William Lesley

2005-07-17 20:19:46Z

I have been searching for a William Lesley/Leslie from S.C. for several years. He is supposed to be cherokee also, he died in LA or Ark. His daughters lived in Marion, LA in 1880 with his oldest daughter Mary Ann B. Lesley Remore(misspelled Remo) in some sites. Sarah/Sallie Rebecca Leslie (the way my family spells it) was my grgrandmother and picture I have of her with her husband Wm. Penn Spencer and children(one is my grandmother on my Mother's side) she looks Indian. Could you help me find this Wm.

Re: Wilson Lesley (1803 SC-bet 1870-1880 MS)

JUDYR — 2007-04-01 17:08:40Z

My great grandfather was James W. Lesley b. 1858-59. Cannot find parents or siblings. Could he be the James found in 1860 MS census along with Wilson and Van? And again in 1870 and 1880 census with Van in MS?

Re: Lesley/Leslie Book 200 years in America