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(1) Marriage (1) to Eliza Minerva Monk, Samuel Neill Family Bible.
(2) Second marriage license to Lucy Lanier, p. 382, 14th district, Rayville, Richland Parish LA. Witnesses: S. G. Kinney (sp?), E. H. Leggitt, W. K. Kickitt, G. M. Liverman, M.G., W. L. Jones, surety, J. Newt Pitts, Clerk 14th District Court.
(3) "Records of Louisiana Confederate Soldiers, etc." by Andrew B. Booth, Vol. III, Bk. 1 states: "Leggett, Jas. A., Pvt. Drewes' Batty. Rolls of Prisoners of War. Paroled Monroe, La., June 15, 1865. res. Carroll Parish, La.
(4) 1860 Monticello, Carroll Parish, LA census12 & 23 June 1860, lists him at 26 yrs. with his first wife and family. Occupation given is planter, with real estate valued at $1,600and personal estate valued at $800.00. His wife, Eliza M. Leggettaged 27 yrs., housewife, lists a value of real estate of $3,200, with personal estate of $300.00. Two children are listed and James' brother, Erasmus H. Leggett is shown living with him.
(5) Girard, Richland Parish, LA census, 5 Aug. 1870 shows him at age 36, with three children living at home. His brother, E. Holmes Leggitt, wife Jennie and their three children are living with him. Sarah J. Wright, aged 18 yrs is also living in the same household.
(6) 1880 Richland Parish, LA census lists him with second wife, Lucy (Lanier) and children, James N. (20 yrs.), Beauregard (15 yrs.), Laura (5 yrs.), Clifton (3 yrs.) and Lucy (2 yrs.). His occupation is given as planter, with MS given as place of birth. (Microfilm roll # T9, reel no. 467.)
(7) 1900 Richland Parish, LA census gives birth date as Apr. 1834, 66 yrs. of age in that year. Living with son, Wm. Clifton "Cliff" Leggett with occupation given as surveyor.
(8) Tombstone in Midway Cem., Richland Parish, LA, names "J. A. Leggett & family," but gives no dates.
(9) Richland Parish, LA Feb. 26, 1872 records that James A. Leggett sold land to Samuel F. Calvit and mentions: J. L. Leggett, James N. Leggett, & G. T. Beauregard Leggett (his children).
(10) Book D, page 575, Richland Parish, LA, marriage record, James A. Leggett, Mrs. Savannah R. Grayson, 11 Sept 1887. Witnesses: W. K. Pickett, M. G. Fatheree, B. W. Tharp; E. E. Tharp, Minister Gospel; J. A. Leggitt, principal; E. W. Thompson, security; R. H. Dollerhide, J. P.; Jno S. Summerlin, Clerk 27th D. Ct.
(11) Rayville, Louisiana Newspaper Name Index, 1872-1874: J. A. Leggitt, Article on School Board Meeting, Ward 1 Member, 8/16/1873.
(12) East Carroll Par. La. Records-Succession Book "N" page 58 Petition of James A. LEGGITT says "about Nov.26, 1866, his mother, Mrs. Prudence OSLIN died, leaving a small succession . The undivided 1/2 of community property between her and her husband, Alanson OSLIN, says Alanson OSLIN died in 1858, says their property located on Beoff/Beouf River. James A. LEGGITT says he is he son of Prudence OSLIN and step-son of Alanson OSLIN. James LEGGITT asks for an inventory of the estate Jan.24, 1867-160 acres, bounded on West by
Beoff/Beouf River, apprased at $3 per acre appraisers were: James M. WATSON and Henry MAYNADIER. Witness: Peter J. GUIER-Feb.28, 1867Kay Noska, who transcribed the above information says: "My Note- James WATSON was a Deputy Sheriff and Henry MAYNADIER owned property NW of Darnell, Louisiana."
CENSUS: Louisiana, Richland 1880 US Census, 1880 United States Census, CDs, 2000, FHL Film 1254467 National Archives Film T9-0467 Page 90C.
Household: Rel Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James A. LEGGITT Self M M W 46 MS Occ: Planter Fa: --- Mo: ---
Lucy M. LEGGITT Wife F M W 27 MS Occ: Keeps House Fa: --- Mo: ---
James N. LEGGITT Son M S W 20 LA Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: --- Mo: ---
Beauregard LEGGITT Son M S W 15 LA Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: --- Mo: ---
Laura LEGGITT Dau F S W 5 LA Fa: --- Mo: ---
Clifton LEGGITT Son M S W 3 LA Fa: --- Mo: ---
Lucy LEGGITT Dau F S W 2 LA Fa: --- Mo: ---
Peter BURLEY Other M S B 27 LA Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: --- Mo: ---
Marriage Notes for James A. Leggett and Savannah R. -19381
SOURCE: Richland Parish marriage records found in Fayetteville
Genealogical Library computer file, Fayetteville, AR. Mrs. Savannah
R. Grayson married James A. Leggett 11 Sept. 1887.
SOURCE:
(1) 1860 census.
(2) 1900 U.S. Census, West Carroll Parish, LA (Ward No. 1), Family 141, Dwelling 150, Nation Archives Microfilm T623-586. Listed with wife, brother and cousin. Occupation farmer.
(3) East Carroll Parish, LA marriage records on computer file found in Fayetteville Genealogical Library, Fayetteville, AR.
SOURCE: (1) 1870 U.S. Census, Carroll Parish, LA (Floyd, Ward No. 6) written p. 36, Family 291, Dwelling 291, National Archives Microfilm M593-509. Listed with parents and siblings, aged 15 yrs.
(2) Marriage record, 27th District Court, Richland Parish, LA. Witnesses: A. E. Leggitt, W. K. Pickett, G. M. Bryel, C. T. Munholland, M.G., B. W. Tharp, Security.
(3) 1900 U.S. Census, West Carroll Parish, LA (Ward No. 1), Family 141, Dwelling 150, National Archives Microfilm T623-586. Listed with husband, bro.-in-law and cousin.
(4) Jenny never had children of her own, but raised several children, among them Erasmus Mervin Leggett -- "Razzie" in 1900 census. He called her "Cousin," as was common at the time. Her birthdate was given as 1855 in 1870, but in the 1900 census her birth date is given as 1860.
SOURCE: (1) Marriage and Will Books, Hinds, MS.
(2) Journal of Mississippi History, Vol. 18-21 (Jan. 1956 - July 1959). "Married. To Miss Eliza L. McRaven of Clinton, late of Montgomery, Tenn. all of Hinds, Miss. on the 20th of July by Rev. Hamet of Clinton,
"Jackson Mississippian," Aug. 7, 1835.
(3) O'Levia Neil Wilson Wiese, compiler, "The Woodville Republican," Mississippi's Oldest Existing Newspaper, Volume 1: December 18, 1823 - December 17, 1839, Heritage Books, Inc.
September 15, 1838: "Nathaniel Hubbard vs. Amos P. Read & Horace Brown, James J. Rowan vs. same; A. L. Yeizer vs. same and John L. Wall; P. H. McGraw, R. T. Ogden vs. A. P. Read. A one half part of five lots lying in Fort Adams to be sold. Same lots purchased by said Read from Elenor A. Monks, 28th Oct., 1835.
(4) Mary Collins Landin, PH.D, "The Old Cemeteries of Hinds County, Mississippi from 1811 to the Present," Hinds Historical Books, Utica, MS. "Tombstone in James Lee/John Kelley Family Cemetery on Collins Farms, three miles from Utica, MS, 300 yards off Tom Collins Road (S34T4NR4W).
(5) Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ says this couple had 4 children. Also list birth date as 27 Aug 1817 and death as 15 Oct 1857.
(6) Photographic copy of Yeiser Family Bible, Mississippi State Archives, Jackson, MS. Listed with parents and siblings. Birth date and place given.
(7) Mississippi Newspaper obituaries, 1862-1875. "Oct. 17, 1872 Died at the residence of his son, in Hinds county, Miss., the 12th Col. A. L. Ye--er, in the 63rd year of his age." Book found in Fayetteville Genealogical Library, Fayetteville, AR.
Source: Marriage Books, Hinds, MS.
SOURCE: (1) Wiltshire, Betty Couch, "Marriages and Deaths from Mississippi Newspapers, VoL. 3, 1813-1850," Heritage Books, Inc., pub.
(2) "May, 15, 1845 - died of scarlet fever, on Monday, last, Eliza Lee, infant daughter of A. L. and Eliza M. Yeiser." (From the Vicksburg Register, Vicksburg, MS, William Mills, Ed.)
SOURCE: (1) Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ.- Warren, MS census 1880.
(2) Warren, MS Mortality Records found in computer files, Fayetteville Genealogical Library, Fayetteville, AR. Thomas Yeiser, Male, Warren, MS, age 23, April 1880, died of Kidney Disorder.
SOURCE: Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ - Jefferson Park Louisiana, Lafitte Parish 190 ward #44 1880 census.
SOURCE: Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ: Warren, Miss. Census 1880.
(2) Cemetery records, Mississippi.
Source: (1) Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ.
(2) Marriage and Will books, Hinds, MS.
(3) Photographic copy of Yeiser Family Bible, Mississippi State Archives, Jackson, MS. Birth place and date given. Listed with parents and siblings.
(4) Henry, Jeanne Hand, "1819 - 1849," Abstract of Annual returns Mississippi Free and Accepted Masons: "Tappan Lodge NO. 59, Hinds County, Brownsville - Dispensation 1843; chartered 14 January 1844; charter surrendered in 1891. Yeizer, G. W. 1846 Re. (Rejected)In 1850 census in with his sister Prudence and her husband Walter Strothers.
SOURCE: Howard Yeiser of Tucson, AZ.
Source: (1) Marriage and Will Books, Hinds, MS. Death date recorded from
(2) Landin, Mary Collins, PH.D, "The Old Cemeteries of Hinds County, Mississippi from 1811 to the Present," Hinds Historical Books, Utica, MS., Pub. "b. (can't read date) d. 4 Jul 1844."
(3) Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ says this couple had 1 child.
(4) Photographic copy of Yeiser Family Bible, Mississippi State Archives, Jackson, MS. (copy in file) Listed with parents and siblings. Birth date and place given.
Source: Marriage Book, Hinds, MS. "The Old Cemeteries of Hinds County, Mississippi From 1811 to the Present," by Mary Collins Landin, PH.D, pub. by Hinds Historical Books, Utica, MS gives tombstone marking: wf of C. R. Yeiser, daughter of James and Margaret McRaven with birth and death dates.
SOURCE: (1) Marriage Books, Hinds, MS. William Bridges listed as Security.
(2) Photographic copy of Yeiser Family Bible, Mississippi State Archives, Jackson, MS. Gives marriage to Prudence G. Yeiser at Baker's Creek Plantation, 1837. Yeiser's will, names Elizabeth New, to receive yellow bedsted, mattress and furniture.
SOURCE:
(1) Marriage and Will Books, Hinds, MS.(Vol. 2, Will Book I, 1822-1859) will of Eleanor A. Yeiser states: Daughter Prudence Y. Strother, negroes to be held in trust for them by friend John B. Fox of Warren Co. MS;
(2) Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ. says Prudence and Walter Strother had 2 children. Howard says she married second time to Jessie M. Weeks and later lived in Denton, TX.
(3) Photographic copy of Yeiser Family Bible, Mississippi State Archives, Jackson, MS. (copy in file) Listed with parents and siblings. Birth place and date given.
SOURCE: Howard Yeiser.
SOURCE: Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ. "Widow Yeiser & J. W. lived at Pilot Point, TX. It is not known if they had children."
SOURCE:
(1) Marriage and Will Books, Hinds, MS.(Vol. 2, Will Book I, 1822-1859) will of Eleanor A. Yeiser states: Daughter Prudence Y. Strother, negroes to be held in trust for them by friend John B. Fox of Warren Co. MS;
(2) Howard Yeiser, Tucson, AZ. says Prudence and Walter Strother had 2 children. Howard says she married second time to Jessie M. Weeks and later lived in Denton, TX.
(3) Photographic copy of Yeiser Family Bible, Mississippi State Archives, Jackson, MS. (copy in file) Listed with parents and siblings. Birth place and date given.
Source: Marriage Books, Hinds, MS.
SOURCE:
(1) Marriage Book Hinds, MS. Vol. 2, Will Book I, 1822-1859 Hinds, MS, will of Eleanor A. Yeiser, p. 36 states: Daughter Mary Y. Strother, negroes to be held in trust for them by friend John B. Fox of Warren Co.
(2) Photographic copy of Yeiser Family Bible, Mississippi State Archives, Jackson, MS, lists her with parents and siblings. Marriage record in bible to Thompson Strother names place as Grand Gulf (MS) and date as 1832.
(3) IGI, Batch #M516792, Sheet 0003. Mary L. Yeisor married Thompson Strother, 23 Oct. 1833, Claiborne, MS.
SOURCE: Hinds, MS, Vol. 2, Will Bk. I, 1822-1859. Will of Eleanor A. Yeiser states: Daughter Elizabeth New, the yellow bedsted, mattress and furniture. I assume by this that her married name is "New." Haven't found other records of this person.
Source: Marriage and Will Books, Hinds, MS. Mother, Eleanor A. Yeiser's will, names Elizabeth New, to receive yellow bedsted, mattress and furniture.
SOURCE: (1) Sallie Land Leggett.
(2) 1920 U.S. Census, Richland Parish, LA, Feb. 4. Lists him with wife, Minnie, and four children. Occupation given is general farming.
SOURCE: (1) E. M. Leggett, her brother.
(2) U.S. Census, Richland Parish, LA. (Ward 1), June 27. Lists her with father and grandparents.
SOURCE: E. M. Leggett.