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Roy William Ledwell

Male Abt 1910 - Abt 1982  (~ 72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Roy William Ledwell was born about 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee (son of Arthur Monroe Ledwell and Rosa Etta Moody); died about 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Arthur Monroe Ledwell was born on 14 Oct 1883 in Greene County, , , Tennessee (son of Robert Lee Ledwell and Rebecca Elizabeth Canter); died on 15 Dec 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    The 1910 Washington County, TN Census has the following entry
    9th Civil District
    Household 564
    Arthur M. Ledwell25TN TN TN
    Ettie R. 24TN NC TN
    Mildred M. 4TN TN TN
    Harris M. 2TN TN TN
    Roy W. 4/12TN TN TN

    Arthur married Rosa Etta Moody about 1898 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Rosa (daughter of Thomas Clingman Moody and Mary Ellen Trivette) was born on 1 Sep 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rosa Etta Moody was born on 1 Sep 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (daughter of Thomas Clingman Moody and Mary Ellen Trivette); died on 12 Apr 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Mildred Ledwell was born about 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    2. Horace Monroe Ledwell was born on 3 Feb 1908 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Feb 1985 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    3. 1. Roy William Ledwell was born about 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died about 1982 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    4. Mable Morris Ledwell was born on 25 Oct 1911 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1999 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Liberty Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    5. Hunter Lester Ledwell was born on 1 Feb 1914 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 1996 in Kingsport, , Sullivan County, Tennessee; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Lee Ledwell was born about 1839 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina (son of William Ledwell and Pherebee (Ledwell)); died before 1900.

    Notes:

    From Jewell Ledwell :

    In 1880 Robert and Rebecca lived in Cocke Co., TN.

    Robert LEDWELL was a deponent in the Civil War Pension Claim of his brother-in-law, Josiah CHAVIS. Josiah stated that in Feb. 1890 Robert and John LEDWELL were both living in Hamblen Co, TN. Robert (30), John and Josiah all worked to together at the Embreville Iron Works (a furnace) in Washington Co, TN about 1866 -1870.

    1872 Robert (35) & Josiah stopped work in Embreville and moved to near Bulls Gap, Hawkins Co, TN. Panthy went to S. Car.
    1879 Panthy moved to near Bulls Gap, Hawkins Co, TN

    1880 Fed. Census Cocke Co., TN, (Soundex L340) Vol. 4, E.D. 61, Sheet 36, Line 15,
    LEDWELL, Robert, age 41, born NC
    Rebecca, 26, VA
    W.G., son, 11 TN
    E.A., dau, 7 TN
    F.J., dau, 3, TN
    M.I., dau. 1 TN
    Robert's Deposition for Louisa Eliza Ledwell Chavis to examiner

    20 February 1890 near Bull's Gap, Hawkins Co, TN, personally appeared before me Robert LEDWELL... "My age is 53 years occupation a laborer and P. O. address as given above. I am a brother-in-law to claimant and knew him from boyhood and was raised in the same neighborhood with him in Randolph Co, NC.
    "He and I left Randolph Co, NC at the same time and we came together to this State about 1866 or 1867 and worked together at the Emmerville Iron Furnace in Washington Co, for about 5 years thereafter.
    "We left Washington Co, at the same time and he and I have always lived _____ in the same neighborhood since we came over here about 18 years ago.
    "Before the war claimant was one of the best men physically whom I ever saw.
    "I saw him immediately after he came home from the army but was sick myself at that time and do not remember just how he looked at that time.
    "But I know that he has never had any health since he was in the army and that he has always been complaining of the rheumatism since .
    "I do not think I worked along with him after the war before we left North Carolina but I was a good deal in his company at that time ...
    his
    Robert (X) LEDWELL Wit. Wm. HUGHES, examiner, and Rebeckey LEDWELL.
    ( Deposition C, in the Case of Joseph CHAVIS, pp. 13-14. Pension File # 5155 738, National Archives, Washington, D. C.)

    Robert married Rebecca Elizabeth Canter on 1 Dec 1867 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of John Canter and Mary (Canter)) was born on 17 Sep 1851 in Frederick County, , , Virginia; died on 7 Jun 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Rebecca Elizabeth Canter was born on 17 Sep 1851 in Frederick County, , , Virginia (daughter of John Canter and Mary (Canter)); died on 7 Jun 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. William G. Ledwell was born in Mar 1869.
    2. Catherine D. Ledwell was born in Aug 1872.
    3. Elizabeth A. Ledwell was born in Feb 1875.
    4. Frances C. Ledwell was born in Jan 1876.
    5. 2. Arthur Monroe Ledwell was born on 14 Oct 1883 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    6. John L. Ledwell was born in Jun 1887.
    7. Nannie Pearl Ledwell was born on 27 Jan 1890 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 1958 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    8. Margaret Ledwell was born on 7 Feb 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Feb 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 10 Feb 1923 in Elizabethton, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Thomas Clingman Moody was born on 15 Aug 1853 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina (son of Isaac W. Moody and Louisa Porch); died on 25 Aug 1940 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1860 Johnson County, TN Census
    5th District
    Household 39
    Isaac Moody 26. NC
    Lousa 23. NC
    Thomas C. 6. NC


    1880 Watauga County, NC Census
    Blowing Rock Township
    Household 38
    Thomas C. Moody. 27 NC NC NC
    Mary E. 24 NC NC NC
    Louisa J. 7. NC NC NC
    Susan E. 5. NC NC NC
    Laura B. 1. TN NC NC
    William Trivett 7. NC NC NC Nephew

    1900 Washington County, TN Census
    9th District
    Household 52
    Thomas C. Moody 48. Aug 1851 TN NC NC
    Mary E. 45. Dec 1854 NC NC NC
    Isaiah 19. Apr 1881 NC TN NC
    Isaac 19. Apr 1881 NC TN NC
    Alviney 16. May 1884. NC TN NC
    Rosa E. 12 Sep 1887 TN TN NC
    Ivalie 10. Jan 1890 TN TN NC
    Robert L. 8 Mar 1892 TN TN NC
    Albers T. 6. Mar 1894 TN NC NC


    1910 Mitchell County, NC Census
    Cranberry Township
    Household 385
    Thomas Moody 57. NC NC NC
    Mary E. 55. NC NC NC
    Robert L. 18. TN NC NC
    Thomas L. 16 TN NC NC


    1920 Pulaski County, KY Census
    Science Hill

    Household 136
    Thomas C. Moody 67 NC NC NC
    Mary E. 65 NC NC NC
    Thomas A. 25 TN NC NC
    Mary E. 6. NC TN NC. Granddaughter
    Edith E. 3 NC TN NC. Granddaughter
    Iva L. 1 KY TN NC. Granddaughter
    Elizabeth 24 NC NC NC. Daughter in law
    Irvine Sparks 22 NC NC NC. Grandson
    Eliza E. Sparks 18. TN TN TN Granddaughter
    Margaret K. Sparks 2 TN NC TN Great Granddaughter

    Thomas C. Moody moved to Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee from Watauga County, North Carolina in about 1887. He and his family lived in 'the Jackson house' at the corner of West Main Street and Pactolus Avenue. He moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky and then to Canton, Ohio, in about 1928. In about 1931, he and his family moved back to Johnson City, Tennessee, and lived on Sidney Street.

    Thomas married Mary Ellen Trivette on 13 Jun 1871 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Isaiah "Zade" Trivette and Susan "Sissie" Hatton) was born on 3 Nov 1854 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Sep 1933 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried on 3 Sep 1933 in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Ellen Trivette was born on 3 Nov 1854 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina (daughter of Isaiah "Zade" Trivette and Susan "Sissie" Hatton); died on 1 Sep 1933 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried on 3 Sep 1933 in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Eliza J. Moody was born on 1 Oct 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Nov 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Rock Springs Church of Christ Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. Louisa J. Moody was born about 1873 in North Carolina, , , .
    3. Susan E. Moody was born about 1874 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    4. Laura B. Moody was born on 20 Dec 1878 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Feb 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. Isaac S. Moody was born on 17 Apr 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Aug 1907 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Childress Galloway Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee.
    6. Isaiah Moody was born on 17 Apr 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina.
    7. Alvenia Moody was born on 30 Aug 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 3 Oct 1901 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee.
    8. 3. Rosa Etta Moody was born on 1 Sep 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 1954 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    9. Iva Lee Moody was born in Jan 1890 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    10. Robert Lafette Moody was born on 8 Mar 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1943 in Detroit, , Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in Canton, , Stark County, Ohio.
    11. Thomas Albers Moody was born on 6 Mar 1894 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Jul 1937 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried on 31 Jul 1937 in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Ledwell was born about 1796 in North Carolina, , , .

    William married Pherebee (Ledwell) about 1830 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina. Pherebee was born about 1812 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Pherebee (Ledwell) was born about 1812 in North Carolina, , , .
    Children:
    1. Whitson Ledwell was born about 1831 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.
    2. Betsy Ledwell was born about 1833 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.
    3. Polly Ledwell was born about 1835 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.
    4. Jane Ledwell was born about 1837 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.
    5. 4. Robert Lee Ledwell was born about 1839 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina; died before 1900.
    6. Troy Ledwell was born about 1841 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.
    7. Eliza Ledwell was born about 1843 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.
    8. Thany Ledwell was born about 1847 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.
    9. John Ledwell was born about 1850 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina.

  3. 10.  John Canter was born about 1807 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, .

    John married Mary (Canter) about 1830 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . Mary was born about 1810 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary (Canter) was born about 1810 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, .
    Children:
    1. Esther L. Canter was born about 1846 in Frederick County, , , Virginia.
    2. Mary E. Canter was born about 1846 in Frederick County, , , Virginia.
    3. Susan Canter was born about 1848 in Frederick County, , , Virginia.
    4. Martha Canter was born about 1850 in Frederick County, , , Virginia.
    5. 5. Rebecca Elizabeth Canter was born on 17 Sep 1851 in Frederick County, , , Virginia; died on 7 Jun 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Emily Canter was born about 1854 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, .
    7. Roseana Canter was born about 1855 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, .
    8. Eve Canter was born about 1858 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, .

  5. 12.  Isaac W. Moody was born about 1833 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina (son of Benjamin Moody, Sr. and Matilda Mellis); died on 30 Mar 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1860 Johnson County, TN Census
    5th District
    Household 39
    Isaac Moody26NC
    Lousa23NC
    Thomas C. 6NC

    The Latter Day Saint Church Family History Center in Kingsport, TN, has a microfilm of marriages in Ashe County, NC. On the marriage record of Thomas C. Moody and Mary Ellen Trivette, the parents are listed. This record shows that Isaac Moody was the father of Thomas C. Moody. The 1860 Johnson County, Tennessee, census lists Isaac, 26, Louisa, 23, and Thomas C., six. Following Isaac's death, his father, Benjamin Moody, Sr., became the guardian of Isaac and Louisa's children. Thomas moved to Ashe County, where he married Mary Ellen. William moved in to the house of his aunt Matilda, wife of Jacob Rhymer. Benjamin F. is thought to have gone to Leavenworth, Kansas with Tom Triplett, a neighbor in Johnson County, Tennessee.

    BIOGRAPHY: Served in Company A, 13th Tennessee Cavalry, US Army, during the US Civil War. Enrolled on 22 Sep 1863 in Carter County, TN. The enlistment record stated that he was 31 years old, born in Ashe County, NC, 6 feet tall with dark complexion, gray eyes and light hair On a 30 Apr 1964 Muster Roll, he is shown as "Sick in Jefferson Hospital Ind." The admission record dated 18 Apr 1864 stated that he had pneumonia, and that his nearest relative was Benjamin Moody of Butler, Johnson County, TN. In May - August 1864, he was listed as present for duty. In March - Jun 1865, he was hospitalized in Knoxville, TN. He was discharged on 26 Jun 1865 in Knoxville, TN because of disability. He filed for a pension on 5 Dec 1870.

    Isaac married Louisa Porch on 10 Nov 1852 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina. Louisa was born about 1837 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Nov 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Louisa Porch was born about 1837 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Nov 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 6. Thomas Clingman Moody was born on 15 Aug 1853 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Aug 1940 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee.
    2. Benjamin F. Moody was born on 18 Nov 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. William H. Moody was born on 26 Nov 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Isaiah "Zade" Trivette was born about 1836 in Old Field Township, , Ashe County, North Carolina (son of Owen Besin Trivette and Ledicey Wilcox); died about 1904.

    Notes:

    1850 Census, Ashe County, NC

    Household 1317
    Tribet, Owen47 Mfarmer NC
    Drucy 35 F NC
    Isaiah 16 M NC
    Nathan 13 M NC
    Jesse 11 M NC
    William 9 M NC
    Charity 6 F NC
    Morgan 5 M NC
    John 4 M NC
    Silas 2 M NC
    Wilborn 9/12 M NC


    1860 Census, Hamilton's Store, Pike County, Kentucky

    Household 184
    Isaah Tribet 25 NC
    Susan 27 NC
    Ellen 6 NC
    Martha 3 NC

    TRIVETT, ISAIAH: Co. D, 5th Battn. NC Cav./Co. B, 65th NC Cav., Native Res. of Ashe Co., where he Enl. on 7/8/62, aged 25. The 8/31/63 muster notes he deserted at Big Creek Gap, TN on 7/14/63.


    1880 Census,
    Place:Township 137, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
    Source:FHL Film 1254628 National Archives Film T9-0628

    Page 185B

    Isaiah Tribett44NCNC NC
    Lucy A. Tribett37KYTN VA
    John E. Tribett13INNC KY
    Adellia Tribett11INNC KY
    George Tribett10MNNC KY
    Willard A. Tribett 8MNNC KY
    Egbert Tribett 6MNNC KY
    Cora Tribett 3MNNC KY
    Nellie Tribett8MMNNC KY

    Isaiah married Susan "Sissie" Hatton on 11 Nov 1852 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Susan (daughter of Charles Hatton and Mary Millsaps) was born on 29 Aug 1833 in North Carolina, , , ; died about 1865 in Kentucky, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Susan "Sissie" Hatton was born on 29 Aug 1833 in North Carolina, , , (daughter of Charles Hatton and Mary Millsaps); died about 1865 in Kentucky, , , .
    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Ellen Trivette was born on 3 Nov 1854 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 1 Sep 1933 in Johnson City, , Washington County, Tennessee; was buried on 3 Sep 1933 in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee.
    2. Martha Trivette was born about 1856 in North Carolina, , , .