In the Petition for Letters of Administration for her father's estate her name is listed as Leonera Deatherage. Her mother in her application for a widow's pension spelled their daughter's name as Leona.
Date of birth computed from the tombstone is 9 October 1866. The date of 9 July 1866 is found in her mother's application for a pension based on her husband's military service. The latter seems to be the best source for Leona's birthday.
Date of birth computed from the tombstone is 9 October 1866. The date of 9 July 1866 is found in her mother's application for a pension based on her husband's military service. The latter seems to be the best source for Leona's birthday.
In the Petition for Letters of Administration for her father's estate her name is listed as Leonera Deatherage. Her mother in her application for a widow's pension spelled their daughter's name as Leona.
Date of birth computed from the tombstone is 9 October 1866. The date of 9 July 1866 is found in her mother's application for a pension based on her husband's military service. The latter seems to be the best source for Leona's birthday.
Date of birth computed from the tombstone is 9 October 1866. The date of 9 July 1866 is found in her mother's application for a pension based on her husband's military service. The latter seems to be the best source for Leona's birthday.
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Leona Deatherage/Died Nov. 14, 1867/Aged 1 Year 1 Mo. 5 D./Dau. of E. & Jennie
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