John LESLIE^36,56 was christened on 13 February 1600 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland. He was born in 1600. He died on 23 August 1641 in Richmond, Surrey, England. John was buried on 24 November 1641 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland.

Spouse: Anna (Margaret) ERSKINE. Anna (Margaret) ERSKINE and John LESLIE were married on 28 December 1614 in Contract. Children were: Mary LESLIE, Johne LESLIE, Margaret LESLIE.

Johne LESLIE^36,56 was christened on 7 January 1631 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland. He was born in 1631 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland. He died on 26 July 1681 in Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Mid-Lothian, Scotland. Johne was buried on 25 August 1681 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland. Parents: John LESLIE and Anna (Margaret) ERSKINE.

Margaret LESLIE^36,56 was christened on 23 April 1620 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland. She was born in 1620 in Leslie, Fifeshire, Scotland. She died in February 1687/8. Margaret was buried in East Wemyss, Wemyss, Fifeshire, Scotland. Parents: John LESLIE and Anna (Margaret) ERSKINE.

Mary LESLIE^36,56 was born in 1626 in Of, Rothes, Moray, Scotland. Parents: John LESLIE and Anna (Margaret) ERSKINE.

Spouse: Hugh MONTGOMERIE. Mary LESLIE and Hugh MONTGOMERIE were married on 24 December 1635 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland. Children were: Margaret MONTGOMERIE, Alexander MONTGOMERIE, Francis MONTGOMERIE, Helenar MONTGOMERIE, Anna MONTGOMERIE, Christina MONTGOMERIE, Margaret MONTGOMERIE.

Carl LESSHAFFT (private).

Spouse: Raymond Hilton "Ray" MANLEY. Children were: Christine MANLEY, Raymond Hilton Manley JR., George MANLEY, Darlene MANLEY.

Abigale LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born about 1817 in Kentucky.⁹³⁰ She died after 1854. Abigail appears in the household of her husband in the 1850 Missouri Census for Polk County. Her age is listed as 33 and her birthplace as Kentucky. No children are listed. Parents: John LESSLY and Polly ZIMMERMAN.

Spouse: Dr. P. B. LARAMERE. Abigale LESSLY and Dr. P. B. LARAMERE were married on 1 December 1842 in Howard County, MO.⁹³¹

Adeline Francis LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 22 November 1910 in Missouri.⁶⁰⁶ She died on 15 December 1928 in Missouri.⁶⁰⁶ She was buried in Old Higbee Cemetery, Higbee, Missouri.⁶⁰⁶ According to the notes of Stiles Lessly, Addie was killed in an auto accident at age 18.

25 Nov 1910--Born, on the 22, to G. E. Lessley and wife, a daughter.

Friday, 29 Feb 1924, Vol 37 No 45--Misses Delphia, Addie and Orphia Lessly visited
their brother, Roy, and family at Clark last week.

Thursday, 28 Apr 1927, Vol 40, No 51, Pg. 5 Col. 2--LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Misses Addie and Orphia Lessly, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Lessly, who have been suffering from diphtheria for the past week, are much better, we are glad to state. It was feared Tuesday night of last week that Miss Addie could not live through the night, and but for the fact that Dr. C. F. Burkhalter remained at her bedside all night
and fought for her life by keeping her throat clear, she likely would have passed away. A trained nurse was secured the next day, and each has received every care and attention. An air-tight quarantine was established as soon as the nature of the malady was determined, and there is no fear of the disease spreading. Where they contracted the disease is a mystery. So far as is known there are no other cases in this section.

Thursday, 5 May 1927, Vol 40, No 52, Pg. 1 Col. 3--SCHOOL NOTES--The high
school has been very sorry to lose Nellie Sperry, Addie and Orpha Lessly from their
midst. Nellie has gone to Marshall to live with her parents. Addie and Orpha have been
very ill with diphtheria, and will be unable to return to school. Parents: George Edwin LESSLY and Willa Mae DAGGS.

Alice Gray LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 25 December 1856 in Polk Co., MO.^305,901 She died on 18 January 1921 in Mill Creek, OK. She was buried in Durant, OK. In the printed account of the 1860 census for Polk County, MO, Alice is listed as a child in her father's household. Her age is given as 4 and her place of birth as Missouri.

In the 1870 census for Randolph Co., MO, Alice appears as a child in her father's household. Her age is listed as 13 and her place of birth as Missouri. Also she is listed as having attended school within the last year.

In the 1880 census for Randolph Co., MO, Alice appears as a member of her husband's household. Her age is listed as 23, her occupation as "keeping house", and her place of birth as Missouri. Both of her parents are listed as having been born in Kentucky. It had been suggested in family notes that Alice and her husband accompanied the Lessly migration to Texas (occuring about 1874-1876) but their presence in the 1880 Randolph Co., MO census dispells that notion. Family notes also suggest that at some time Alice and her husband had a farm near James Elkins Lessly in Grayson Co., TX. They may eventually have moved on with the Oklahoma land rush.

Alice appears in the 1920 census for Oklahoma, Johnston County, Gibbs Twp. as a member of her husband's household. Her age is listed as 64 and her place of birth is listed as Missouri. Her father's birthplace is listed as Kentucky and her mother's birthplace is listed as South Dakota (not true).

The information from both census records confirms family information on Alice's birthdate and birthplace. Parents: James Elkins LESSLY and Emily HARRIS.

Spouse: George Thomas KIMBROUGH. Alice Gray LESSLY and George Thomas KIMBROUGH were married on 28 February 1873 in Randolph County, MO.^902,903 Children were: George T. KIMBROUGH, Lillian May KIMBROUGH.

Almeda LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born about 1828 in Kentucky.⁹³⁷ She died after 1854. Appears in the 1850 Missouri Census in Polk County as a member of her husband's household. Her age is listed as 22 and her birthplace as Kentucky. She has one child - Augustus E. Parents: John LESSLY and Polly ZIMMERMAN.

Spouse: Dr. James A. LINDSAY. Almeda LESSLY and Dr. James A. LINDSAY were married on 21 October 1846 in Polk County, MO.⁹³⁸ Children were: Augustus E. LINDSAY.

Almira LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born about 1835 in Missouri.^939,940 She died after 1860. Almira Lessley appears in the household of John Lessley in the 1850 Missouri census for Polk County. Her age is given as 15 and her place of birth as Missouri. She is listed as having attended school within the last year.

On the Broderbund Archive CD#5 a Almyra Lessley is listed as marrying H.M. Wilkerson on 13 February 1855 in Polk County.

An Elvira Wilkerson is listed in the 1860 Missouri census for Polk County in the household of Mary Lessley (her mother)). Her age is given as 25 and her place of birth as Kentucky. I believe this "Elvira" and the Almira from 1850 to be the same person especially since the ages listed in both census match up. The birthplaces listed in the both census do NOT correspond but the first census was more than likely incorrect.

An Almira Wilkerson is listed as having married one H.C. Duvault on Dec 18, 1860 in Polk County. This well could be Almira Lessley Wilkerson. It would also explain her presence in her mother's household if her husband had died. Parents: John LESSLY and Polly ZIMMERMAN.

Spouse: H. M. WILKERSON. Almira LESSLY and H. M. WILKERSON were married on 13 February 1855 in Polk County, MO.⁹³⁸ Children were: Mary WILKERSON.

Andrew LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born before 1835. He died after 1854. May be listed in the 1840 census for Randolph County MO. An Andrew Lesley is listed on page 271, No twsp. ID# MOS4a1577881 Parents: John LESSLY and Polly ZIMMERMAN.

Andrew P. LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 7 June 1851 in near Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.³⁰⁵ He died on 28 April 1895 in Wichita, KS. He was buried in Gerogetown cemetary, Pottsboro, TX. In the printed account of the 1860 census for Polk County, MO, Andrew appears as a child in his father's household. His age is given as 10 and his place of birth as Missouri.

In the 1870 census for Randolph County, MO, Andrew appears as a member of his father's household. His age is listed as 19 and his place of birth as Missouri. His occupation is listed as "works on farm". He is also listed as having attended school within the last year.

Andrew appears in the 1880 census for Grayson Co., MO as a member of his father's household. His age is listed as 26, his place of birth as Missouri and his occupation as Farmer. Both parents are listed as having bee born in Kentucky.

The information from the 1860 and 1870 census records confirms family information on Andrew's birthdate and place of birth.

From "The Higbee News" 10 June 1893--Mr. James Lessley left for Norman, I. T. Sunday, in answer to a telegram announcing the serious illness of his son, A. P. Lessley.

3 May 1895--Andy Lessley, brother of G. W. Lessley died in Illinois last Monday. The remains arrived here Tuesday morning and were taken to Plattsboro, Texas for interment. Mr. G. W. Lessley accompanied the remains. Parents: James Elkins LESSLY and Emily HARRIS.

Angela Gail LESSLY (private). Parents: Paul Wayne LESSLY and Erma WEBB.

Anna Lou LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 17 August 1893 in near Norman, Cleveland County, OK. She died on 5 September 1990 in Moore, OK.⁹⁴¹ [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with G, Date of Import: May 17, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.84740.149]

Individual: Gross, Anna
Birth date: Aug 17, 1893
Death date: Sep 5, 1990
Social Security #: 447-44-5759
State of issue: OK

Notes from Richard Ryan
Last of the children to die in 1990. Parents: Paul C. LESSLY and Martha Louise GUYTON.

Spouse: Nolan Lewis GROSS. Anna Lou LESSLY and Nolan Lewis GROSS were married on 22 October 1919 in Lessly farm hom, near Norman, OK. Children were: Marjorie GROSS, Edgar Lessly GROSS, Alton Lawrence GROSS, Virlus Leon GROSS, William Ervin GROSS.

Anna Maud LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 22 August 1900 in Missouri. She died on 20 July 1964. 24 Aug 1900--Born, on the 22nd, to G. E. Lessly and wife, a daughter.

Friday, 17 Apr 1914--We printed neat cards this week for the graduating class of the Old Higbee School. Commencement exercises will be held on the 24th at 1:30 p.m. The class contains eight, as follows: Harley Raymond Chesser, Cromer Eugene Griffith, Lena Irvin Hudson, Anna Maude Lessly, Stiles Lessly, Raymond Sigsbee Shaefer and John Edwards Smith. Mrs. Walton Burton is the teacher.

Friday, 5 May 1922, Vol 36, No 3--MISS ANNIE MAUDE LESSLY MARRIED--Miss Annie Maude Lessly sprang a surprise on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Lessly, and friends Tuesday of last week by announcing her marriage in Kansas City on last Thanksgiving to Mr. Murrill A. Clark of Moberly, the announcement being the first intimation that she was even contemplating marriage. She left Wednesday of last week for Prescott, Ariz., to join Mr. Clark, and where they will make their future home. The NEWS joins other friends in best wishes. Parents: George Edwin LESSLY and Willa Mae DAGGS.

Spouse: Murrill A. CLARK.

Anna Sue LESSLY (private). Parents: Roy LESSLY and Linnie HENSON.

Annie LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born in December 1881 in near Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.^605,942,943 She died about 1961 in Moberly, MO. She was buried in Old Higbee Cemetery, Higbee, Missouri.⁹⁴² the following is taken from the notes of Stiles Lessly circa March 1, 1970

Annie Lessly lived with her father until his death in 1922. In addition to being housekeeper for him, she took care of Lucy during her long illness and Uncle Gus (William Augustus Lessly) during his fatal illness. After her father's death she was married to Tom Williams of Higbee. They bought a farm about five miles north of Higbee and lived there until Tom's death. Annie then sold the farm and bought a house in Higbee and lived there until she had a stroke. Her last two years were spent in a nursing home in Moberly.

A marriage license issued by the Recorder of Deeds for Randolph County, MO says that Annie E. Lessly and T. J. Williams were married on 28 July, 1924 at Moberly, MO. The license is signed by the Christian Minister of Moberly, MO and witnessed by Maude Williams and Claude Lessly. This Claude Lessly should be Annie's nephew Claude Kimborough Lessly. The other witness, Maude Williams, would later become Claude's wife. It is possible that Maude is related to Annie's husband T. J. Williams.

In the 1900 census for Randolph County, MO, Annie appears as a member of her father's household. Her date of birth is listed as December 1881, her age as18 and her place of birth as Missouri. The place of birth for both parents is also listed as Missouri. According to the census she can both read and write and has attended school for 7 months.

In the 1910 census for Randolph County, MO, Annie appears as a member of her father's household. Her age is listed as 28 and her place of birth as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Missouri. No occupation is listed for her. She is listed as being able to read, write, and speak English. Annie's brother "Gus" is also listed (as William A.) in the census. The census was taken about a month before his death. Parents: George Washington LESSLY and Annie Elizabeth PATTRICK.

Spouse: Thomas J. WILLIAMS. Annie LESSLY and Thomas J. WILLIAMS were married on 28 July 1924 in Moberly, MO.⁹⁴⁴ Friday, 1 Aug 1924, Vol 38 No. 15--Williams-Lessly--Mr. Thos. J. Williams and Miss Annie Lessly, two of our best known residents, sprang what they may have thought was a surprise on their friends and acquaintances Tuesday by slipping away to Moberly in a car, where they were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. M. Richmond, leaving immediately thereafter for Taylorville, Ill., for a visit with Mr. Williams' sister, Mrs. Geo. Lilly. As the wedding of this most estimable couple had been looked for some time, and
had been rumored on one or two occasions as having already taken place, it came as a surprise to but few.
The legion of friends of each join the NEWS in the wish that happiness may ever attend them.

Aubrey LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 9 May 1904 in Missouri. He died on 9 May 1904 in Missouri. Parents: George Edwin LESSLY and Willa Mae DAGGS.

Ben Franklin LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 2 May 1909.²⁵⁴ He died on 23 December 1989 in Armstrong, Howard Co., MO.²⁵⁴ [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with L, Date of Import: May 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.125913.99]

Individual: Lessly, Ben
Birth date: May 2, 1909
Death date: Dec 23, 1989
Social Security #: 496-40-8037
Last residence: 65230
State of issue: MO

7 May 1909--Born, on the 2nd, to W. A. Lessly and wife, a son

Might be buried in Armstrong, MO Parents: William Augustus LESSLY and Bessie PYLE.

Spouse: Ida Mae ESS. Ida Mae ESS and Ben Franklin LESSLY were married on 4 August 1941 in Mexico, Audrain County, MO. Children were: Elsie Marie LESSLY, Bessie Leona LESSLY, Jerry Lee LESSLY, Ronald Wayne LESSLY, Mark Alan LESSLY.

Bertha May LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born in 1880 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. She died on 21 February 1881 in Higbee, Randolph Co., MO. Parents: George Washington LESSLY and Annie Elizabeth PATTRICK.

Bessie Leona LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born about 1945. She died about 1945. Parents: Ben Franklin LESSLY and Ida Mae ESS.

Betty Lou LESSLY (private). Parents: Roy LESSLY and Linnie HENSON.

Spouse: Jackson L. HAINES.

Brenda Lou LESSLY (private). Parents: Roger Wayne LESSLY and Rodena Edna GRAY.

Bryan Dean LESSLY (private). Parents: Roger Elbert LESSLY and Betty Jean WILLIAMS.

Carl LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 10 August 1887 in Texas. He died UNKNOWN in Texas. He was buried in Georgetown Cemetary, Pottsboro, TX. Parents: John Harris LESSLY and Mary James DAVIS.

Carrie Ellen LESSLY (private). Parents: James Ernest LESSLY , Jr and Orpha Marie HOWELL.

Spouse: CASH. Children were: Tracy CASH, Susan CASH, Amber CASH.

Carrie Nichols LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 11 October 1902 in Randolph Co., MO. She died whooping cough and pneumonia on 15 April 1903 in Randolph Co., MO. 17 Oct 1902--Born, on the 11th, to G. E. Lessly and wife, a daughter.

17 Apr 1903--Annie, the six-months-old daughter of G. E. Lessly and wife, died on the 15th of whooping cough and pneumonia. Burial in city cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of the community. Parents: George Edwin LESSLY and Willa Mae DAGGS.

Cathy Jane LESSLY (private). Parents: Cyrus Eugene LESSLY and Phyllis Lee COUNTS.

Spouse: Joel Bryan CHESSER. Children were: Jason Blake CHESSER, Jena Lessly CHESSER.

Cecil Frederick LESSLY (private). Parents: Oswald Elbert LESSLY and Georgia Helen HUFF.

Spouse: Wilda SHIRLEY. Children were: Michael F. LESSLY.

Charles Augustus LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 29 April 1849 in Randolph Co., MO.^305,939 He died on 4 April 1927 in Newalla, OK. He was buried in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Norman, OK. In the 1850 census for Polk County, MO, Charles appears as a child in his father's household. His age is listed as 1 and his place of birth as Missouri.

In the printed account of the 1860 census for Polk County, MO, Charles appears as a child in his father's household. His age is given as 12 and his place of birth as Missouri.

In the 1870 census for Randolph County, MO, Charles appears as a member of his father's household. His age is listed as 21 and his place of birth as Missouri. His occupation is listed as "works on farm".

The information all both census records confirm family information on Charles' birthdate and place of birth. Parents: James Elkins LESSLY and Emily HARRIS.

Spouse: Rhoda Charlotte SYMCOX. Rhoda Charlotte SYMCOX and Charles Augustus LESSLY were married on 27 October 1877 in Pottsboro, TX. Children were: Robert Thomas LESSLY, Roy LESSLY, James Ernest LESSLY , Sr, Mettie Faye Ruth LESSLY.

Charles David LESSLY , Jr (private). Parents: Charles David LESSLY and Mary JANE.

Charles David LESSLY (private). Parents: James Ernest LESSLY , Sr and Carrie Excelle OLIPHANT.

Spouse: Mary JANE. Children were: Charles David LESSLY , Jr, Raymond Kent LESSLY, Janet Sue LESSLY, Mary Ann LESSLY.

Choice B. LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 7 February 1911 in Texas. He died in 1912. Parents: Fred James LESSLY and Mattie May BAILEY.

Chris Ann LESSLY (private). Parents: Claude William LESSLY and Geraldine COFFMAN.

Clarence Kimbrough LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 30 January 1878 in near Higbee, Randolph Co., MO.^605,945 He died about 1902 in Montana. the following is taken from the notes of Stiles Lessly circa March 1, 1970

Clarence Lessly went as a young man to Montana to work. He worked on a ranch and the family had letters from him regularly - then his letters stopped coming. Suspecting something had happened, the family sent a man to Montana to see what might have happened. In that frontier country, no trace of Clarence was ever found, and the family concluded he was the victim of foul play.

In the 1880 census for Randolph County, MO., Clarence appears as a child in his father's household. His age is listed as 2 and his birthplace as Missouri.

In the 1900 census for Randolph County, MO, Clarence appears as a member of his father's household. His date of birth is listed as January 1878, his age as 22 and his place of birth as Missouri. The birthplaces of both parents are also listed as Missouri. His occupation is listed as farm laborer. According to the census he can both read and write. Parents: George Washington LESSLY and Annie Elizabeth PATTRICK.

Claude Kimbrough LESSLY¹⁶⁴ was born on 22 February 1900 in Higbee, Randolph County, MO.^215,943,946 He died on 24 August 1931 in Randolph County, Missouri.⁹⁴⁶ He was buried in Old Higbee Cemetery, Higbee, Missouri.⁹⁴⁶ Claude appears in the 1900 census for Randolph Co., MO as a member of his maternal grandfather's household. His birthdate is listed as Feb 1900 and his age is listed as three months. His place of birth is listed as Missouri. His father's place of birth is listed as Missouri. His mother's place of birth is listed as Illinois.

In the 1910 census for Randolph County, MO, Claude appears in the household of hispaternal grandfather. His age is listed as 10 and his place of birth as Missouri. Both parents are listed as having been born in Missouri. Also present in the household is Claude's father William Augustus who would die the following month and his sister Lucy Bennett. It is unknown where Claude's step-mother and other siblings were at the time of the census.

Friday, 1 July 1921, Vol 35, No 11--DOCKET OF THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI, AT MOBERLY, AUGUST TERM, 1921-- First annual settlement of J. E. Lessly, guardian of the estate of CLAUDE LESSLY, et al., minors

Friday, 6 July 1923, Vol 37, No 11--PROBATE COURT--OTHER SETTLEMENTS
3rd--Estate of Claude Lessly, et al, minors, J. E. Lessly, guardian.

Friday, 21 Dec 1923, Vol 37, No 35--Claude Lessly, who had his jaw broken in an auto
accident several weeks ago, was able to return home from a Moberly hospital Saturday.

Thursday, 12 Aug 1926, Vol 40 No. 15, pg. 1 Col 6--Broke Collar Bone in Fall.--Mrs. Claude Lessly, while getting out of a car in front of the residence of W. H. Wheeler Friday evening of last week, stepped on a rock and fell, breaking her right collar bone. Parents: William Augustus LESSLY and Anna Mae WARD.

Spouse: Maude Mae WILLIAMS. Children were: Claude William LESSLY.