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Rebecca Elizabeth Canter

Female 1851 - 1938  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rebecca Elizabeth Canter was born on 17 Sep 1851 in Frederick County, , , Virginia; died on 7 Jun 1938 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Rebecca married Robert Lee Ledwell on 1 Dec 1867 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of William Ledwell and Pherebee (Ledwell)) was born about 1839 in Randolph County, , , North Carolina; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. William G. Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1869.
    2. 3. Catherine D. Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1872.
    3. 4. Elizabeth A. Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1875.
    4. 5. Frances C. Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1876.
    5. 6. Arthur Monroe Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 7. John L. Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1887.
    7. 8. Nannie Pearl Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 9. Margaret Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point 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.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William G. Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born in Mar 1869.

  2. 3.  Catherine D. Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born in Aug 1872.

  3. 4.  Elizabeth A. Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born in Feb 1875.

  4. 5.  Frances C. Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born in Jan 1876.

  5. 6.  Arthur Monroe Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) 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.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 10. Mildred Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 11. Horace Monroe Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 12. Roy William Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 13. Mable Morris Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 14. Hunter Lester Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  6. 7.  John L. Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) was born in Jun 1887.

  7. 8.  Nannie Pearl Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) 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.

    Nannie married William Andrew Canter about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William (son of Andrew Jackson Canter and Mary A. Hartman) was born on 15 Oct 1883 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 10 Apr 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Highland Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Ruba Canter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Feb 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 19. Hazel Lee Canter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Nannie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Margaret Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rebecca1) 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.

    Margaret married Egbert D. "Edgar" DeLoach on 17 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Egbert (son of William M. DeLoach and Frances M. Oliver) was born in Nov 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Feb 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Ruth Belle DeLoach  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 2008 in Citrus County, , , Florida; was buried in Crystal River Memorial Park, , Citrus County, Florida.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Mildred Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) was born about 1905 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Mildred married Hugh Saylor about 1925. Hugh was born about 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Charlie Saylor  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. H. T. Saylor  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Jean Saylor  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 11.  Horace Monroe Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) 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.

    Horace married Mary Josephine Light on 7 Nov 1925. Mary was born on 27 Sep 1909 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Apr 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Horace Jr. Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1928 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 2006 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee.
    3. 28. Margie Dean Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .
    4. 29. Franklin Monroe Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1933 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1954.
    5. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 12.  Roy William Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) 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. 13.  Mable Morris Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) 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.

    Mable married Oscar George Furchess on 9 Dec 1928 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Oscar (son of Millard Scott Furchess and Tellie Scalf) was born on 29 Jun 1901 in Embreeville, , Washington County, Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 1971 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Liberty Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 36. Frances Dale Furchess  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1939 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Liberty Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    6. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 14.  Hunter Lester Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) 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.

    Hunter married Mary Evelyn Kelsey about 1936. Mary (daughter of John Grover Kelsey and Bertie Mae Moody) was born about 1891; died about 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 15.  Ruba Canter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nannie2, 1.Rebecca1) was born on 8 May 1910 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Feb 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  7. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nannie2, 1.Rebecca1)

  8. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nannie2, 1.Rebecca1)

  9. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nannie2, 1.Rebecca1)

  10. 19.  Hazel Lee Canter Descendancy chart to this point (8.Nannie2, 1.Rebecca1) was born on 23 Apr 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Oct 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hyder Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  11. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Margaret2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (9.Margaret2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 22.  Ruth Belle DeLoach Descendancy chart to this point (9.Margaret2, 1.Rebecca1) was born on 17 Sep 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Apr 2008 in Citrus County, , , Florida; was buried in Crystal River Memorial Park, , Citrus County, Florida.

    Ruth married Walter "Worth" Davis on 18 Apr 1944 in Georgia, , , . Walter (son of Carl Elonzo "Lonzo" Davis and Lola (Davis)) was born on 21 Sep 1910 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Dec 1984 in Citrus County, , , Florida; was buried in Crystal River Memorial Park, , Citrus County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 45. Sharon G. Davis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 2004 in Citrus County, , , Florida; was buried in Crystal River Memorial Park, , Citrus County, Florida.


Generation: 4

  1. 23.  Charlie Saylor Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mildred3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

  2. 24.  H. T. Saylor Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mildred3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

  3. 25.  Jean Saylor Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mildred3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

  4. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Horace3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

  5. 27.  Horace Jr. Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (11.Horace3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) was born on 25 Oct 1928 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 May 2006 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    BRISTOL - Horace Ledwell Jr., age 77, of 4241 Old Jonesboro Rd., Bristol, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

    He was born October 25, 1928, in Johnson City, Tn., a son of the late Horace M. and Mary Josephine Light Ledwell, and has lived in the area since 1980. He attended Valley Pike Presbyterian Church. He served 49 years as a merchant seaman, delivered supplies during the Vietnam War & Desert Storm, and visited many ports around the World.

    He was preceded in death by sister, Rosemary Ledwell Metts; and brother, Franklin Monroe Ledwell.

    He is survived by: Brothers: Richard L. Ledwell and wife, Evelyn, Ronald E. Ledwell and wife, Sandy, Sister: Margie Grindstaff and husband, William P.; Several Nieces and Nephews; Special Nephew: Richard L. Ledwell II; Special Friend: Dr. William A. Wiley.

    A funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Goforth and Rev. Claude Pennington officiating. The burial will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be family and friends.


  6. 28.  Margie Dean Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (11.Horace3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) was born on 8 Jul 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    JOHNSON CITY - Margie Dean Grindstaff, age 92, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Waters of Johnson City. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Horace Monroe Ledwell and Mary Josephine Light Ledwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, William Paul “Bill” Grindstaff; one daughter, Sheron Boles; one granddaughter, Brittany Pritchard; one great-granddaughter, Kayla Goodman; one great-great-grandson, Mason Conner; two brothers, and one sister.

    Margie had previously attended Keystone Freewill Baptist Church when her health allowed.

    She is survived by her children, Kenneth Hodge, Barbara Furches, Cindy Abel, and Janis Swanner; her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Ledwell and Ron Ledwell; and extended family.

    Committal Service and Interment will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:00AM at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Chaplain Ron Land officiating. Pallbearers will be family.

    Margie married Jesse Clinton Hodge on 8 Oct 1959 in , Scott County, Virginia, . Jesse (son of Willie Plowden Fleming and Lillia Hodge) was born on 30 May 1923 in , Charleston County, South Carolina, ; died on 23 Nov 1982 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Margie married William Paul "Bill" Grindstaff about 1966. William (son of Andrew Johnson Grindstaff and Serena Bell Grindstaff) was born on 13 Jun 1927 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Mar 2016 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 29.  Franklin Monroe Ledwell Descendancy chart to this point (11.Horace3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) was born on 21 Jun 1933 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jan 1954.

  8. 30.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Horace3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Horace3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mable3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mable3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

  12. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mable3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mable3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 36.  Frances Dale Furchess Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mable3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1) was born about 1939 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Liberty Fw Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Frances D. Walker, 76, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center.

    Mrs. Walker was a Washington County native and daughter of the late Oscar and Mable Ledwell Furches.

    She was a Boones Creek High School graduate.

    Mrs. Walker once owned a boutique in South Carolina before moving back to Tennessee. Also, Mrs. Walker worked several years for the civil service.

    She was of the Baptist faith.

    Mrs. Walker was an avid reader.

    Special thank you to all staff on the 5th floor of the Johnson City Medical Center, and also all staff at Life Care Center of Gray.

    In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Walker.

    Survivors include: four sisters, Elsie Ketron, Elizabeth Huffine, Joan Edwards and Barbara Faye Williamson; one brother, Paul Authur Furches; and several nieces and nephews.

    The family of Frances Walker will meet at Morris-Baker Funeral Home Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 12:00 PM to go in procession to Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery for 1:00 PM graveside services.


  15. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mable3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Hunter3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Hunter3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Adam Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. Benjamin Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 49. Graham Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 50. Josh Ledwell  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Hunter3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Hunter3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

  20. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Hunter3, 6.Arthur2, 1.Rebecca1)

  21. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (22.Ruth3, 9.Margaret2, 1.Rebecca1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  22. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (22.Ruth3, 9.Margaret2, 1.Rebecca1)

  23. 45.  Sharon G. Davis Descendancy chart to this point (22.Ruth3, 9.Margaret2, 1.Rebecca1) was born on 12 Nov 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Apr 2004 in Citrus County, , , Florida; was buried in Crystal River Memorial Park, , Citrus County, Florida.

    Sharon married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]