Leah Jean Wilson

Female1833–22 February 1901

Brief Life History of Leah Jean

Leah Jean Wilson was born in 1833, in Clay, Kentucky, United States as the daughter of Rebecca Wilson. She married Fletcher Bond on 7 January 1851, in Owsley, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 5 daughters. She lived in Sturgeon, Owsley, Kentucky, United States in 1900. She died on 22 February 1901, in Owsley, Kentucky, United States, at the age of 68, and was buried in Rowland Cemetery, Scoville, Owsley, Kentucky, United States.

Photos and Memories (1)

Do you know Leah Jean? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Fletcher Bond
1831–1908
Leah Jean Wilson
1833–1901
Marriage: 7 January 1851
Oliver Payton Bond
1852–1922
Jesse Bond
Sarah Bond
1854–1855
William M. Bond
1856–1923
Louisa Bond
1859–1940
John Wilson Bond
1862–1950
Margaret Bond
1864–1942
Mary Bond
1867–1893
Sophia Bond
1869–1955
Nathaniel Bond
1870–1947
Robert Bond
1876–1958

Sources (17)

  • Leah Bonds in household of Joseph Tyra, "United States Census, 1900"
  • Lear Wilson in entry for John Wilson Bond and Sada Stewart, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
  • Layer Wilson in entry for Sophia Tirey, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    7 January 1851Owsley, Kentucky, United States
  • Children (11)

    +6 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (1)

    World Events (8)

    1836 · Remember the Alamo

    Age 3

    Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.

    1850 · 8th Most Populated State

    Age 17

    According to the 1850 census Kentucky was the 8th most populated state with 982,405 people.

    1861

    Age 28

    Kentucky sided with the Union during the Civil War, even though it is a southern state.

    Name Meaning

    English: from the Middle English personal name Will + patronymic -son ‘son of Will’. Will was a very common medieval short form of William . This surname is also very common among African Americans.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.