John Daniel Ledford: DeLoach Genealogy

Generation: 1

John Daniel Ledford was born about 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of Walley Clyde Ledford and Living); died on 16 Nov 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

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ELIZABETHTON - John Daniel Ledford, 70, of Elizabethton, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his home.

John was born in Elizabethton, the son of the late Walley Clyde and Sylvia Cole Ledford.

John worked for North American Rayon Corp. for 27 years before his retirement. He was also a housepainter and an avid fisherman.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Ledford; nephew, Matt Ledford; and two infant sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Deborah Ledford, and her two children, Michael George Archer and wife Angela, of Jonesborough, and Rebecca Groves and her fiancé Casey Honeycutt, of Asheville, NC; two brothers, Clyde "Pete" Ledford and his wife Leona and Lonnie Gene Ledford and his wife Becky, all of Elizabethton; nephews, David, Michael, and Daniel Ledford; grandsons, William Fox, Shannon Fox, and Timothy Fox II; great grandson Bentley Morgan Fox; many other beloved family members; and his favorite pet and constant companion, Scooter.

In accordance with John's wishes, there will not be any services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First Christian Church of Elizabethton, 513 Hattie Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. James Shipley and nurse Jamie, Sycamore Shoals Hospital and in-home care staff, and Mediserve Medical Equipment. A very special thank you goes to Mountain States Hospice staff and nurses for their exceptional compassion and care.

Generation: 2

2. Walley Clyde Ledford was born about 1913 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee (son of John Ledford and Hassie Edmerson).
Walley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Children:

Nancy Ann Ledford was born on 1 Oct 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
1. John Daniel Ledford was born about 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Nov 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

Generation: 3

John Ledford was born about 1880.

John married Hassie Edmerson about 1902. Hassie (daughter of Alf Edmerson and Delphia Foster) was born on 2 Jun 1889 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 26 Jun 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hassie Edmerson was born on 2 Jun 1889 in North Carolina, , , (daughter of Alf Edmerson and Delphia Foster); died on 26 Jun 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Children:

Homer Wade Ledford was born about 1902 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 13 Aug 1970 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
Cody Ledford was born about 1906 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Feb 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Turner Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
2. Walley Clyde Ledford was born about 1913 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
Ressie Kate Ledford was born on 28 Feb 1915 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Mar 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Malone Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Charles Daniel Cole was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of George Cole and Jo Annah Gailes); died about 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Charles married Mary Lucille Robinson on 15 May 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Lucille Robinson was born about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1996 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Children:

James Henry Cole was born about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Feb 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
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Matilda Opal Cole was born on 6 Aug 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Feb 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
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Edna Joe Cole was born about Jul 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
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Ed Otto Cole was born on 3 Jul 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 May 2019 in Harrison County, , , Indiana; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Generation: 4

10.	Alf Edmerson was born about 1860 in North Carolina, , , . Alf married Delphia Foster about 1880 in North Carolina, , , . Delphia was born about 1860 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Delphia Foster was born about 1860 in North Carolina, , , .

Children:

5. Hassie Edmerson was born on 2 Jun 1889 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 26 Jun 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

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George Cole was born on 5 Feb 1833 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee (son of John Cole and Catharine (Cole)); died on 25 Apr 1880 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

George married Jo Annah Gailes about 1856 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Jo was born on 30 Aug 1832 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 7 May 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jo Annah Gailes was born on 30 Aug 1832 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 7 May 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

Children:

Henry Cole was born about 1858 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
Harriet L. C. Cole was born in Nov 1859 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
William J. Cole was born about 1861 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
James Henderson Cole was born on 17 Aug 1863 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Feb 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
Mary E. Cole was born about 1865 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
Nancy C. Cole was born about 1867 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
Noah A. Cole was born about 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
Nora Cole was born about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
George Cole was born about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
John Cole was born about 1875 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
6. Charles Daniel Cole was born about 1876 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
Cameron C. Cole was born on 17 Sep 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cole Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.