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Ida Belle Ledbetter

Female 1881 - 1970  (89 years)


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  1. 1.  Ida Belle Ledbetter was born 22 Apr 1881, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Thomas Benjamin "Tom Ben" Ledbetter and Eliza Jane Murphy); died 30 Aug 1970, Caldwell County, North Carolina; was buried McDowell Memorial Park Cemetery, McDowell County, North Carolina.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Benjamin "Tom Ben" Ledbetter was born 12 Dec 1862, McCowell County, North Carolina; died 17 Sep 1938, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
    28.

    Thomas married Eliza Jane Murphy 23 Dec 1879. Eliza (daughter of William Albert B. Murphy and Zillah Ownbey) was born 10 Sep 1863, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 23 Apr 1942, McCowell County, North Carolina; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eliza Jane Murphy was born 10 Sep 1863, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of William Albert B. Murphy and Zillah Ownbey); died 23 Apr 1942, McCowell County, North Carolina; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
    28.

    Children:
    1. 1. Ida Belle Ledbetter was born 22 Apr 1881, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 30 Aug 1970, Caldwell County, North Carolina; was buried McDowell Memorial Park Cemetery, McDowell County, North Carolina.
    2. William Otis Ledbetter was born 7 Dec 1882, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 6 Nov 1938, McDowell Memorial Park; was buried Oak Grove Cemetery.
    3. Grover Cleveland Ledbetter was born 15 Jan 1885, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 21 May 1943, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Riverside Cemetery.
    4. Allen Thurman Ledbetter was born 18 Dec 1886, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 4 Feb 1948, McDowell County, North Carolina; was buried Oak Grove Cemetery, McDowell County, North Carolina.
    5. Edna Pearl Ledbetter was born 21 May 1888, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 16 Nov 1958, McDowell County, North Carolina; was buried Clear Creek Cemetery.
    6. Sallie Mabel Ledbetter was born 24 Feb 1890, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 26 Oct 1985, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
    7. Eufaula Ledbetter was born 19 May 1892, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 29 Jul 1916, Henderson County, North Carolina; was buried Shepherd Memorial Park.
    8. Bert Haynes Ledbetter was born 22 Sep 1894, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 28 Nov 1971, Henderson County, North Carolina; was buried Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.
    9. Benjamin Murphew Ledbetter was born 3 May 1900, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 26 Apr 1937, South Carolina; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    10. Charles McIver Ledbetter was born 20 Nov 1902, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 17 Jul 1955, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  William Albert B. MurphyWilliam Albert B. Murphy was born 1 Jul 1812 (son of James Murphy and Nancy Ledbetter); died 26 Jul 1869; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Before William Murphy married Zillah, she was with child. He married her
    anyway and before the child was born, he came up missing. He spent a few years
    in Charlotte, North Carolina, driving a stage, where he had a son, James, by
    Nancy Fagin (illegitimate). He returned to his wife, they forgave one another
    and each accepted the children and raised them as their own blood.

    The private cemetery in which William A. B. Murphy was buried is on Highway #9
    just north and west from Bat Cave. It has a narrow, faint path that winds its
    way up the side with the plot - a lush thick forest and undergrowth carpet
    which slants away from the approach. Here is the tall grave marker of Zillah
    (Ownbey) Murphy. It is engraved as Zillah Ownby, wife of Will A. B. Murphy.
    Near her is his, a square shaped soap stone engraved in fine bold printing -
    telling the story of his part in politics.

    "Sacred memory of William A. B. Murphy, who died 20 July 1869,
    aged 67 years. A member of the State Convention for forming
    the present constitution of this State (North Carolina). A
    Republican in its broadest sense, the most popular man of the
    party in the County of McDowell. His hospitality at home was
    as unfeigned as it was unbounded. Republicans in and outside
    of his county deeply regret his death."

    William A. B. Murphy was sympathetic with the North, although he owned slaves.
    Just before the war between the States was over, the Home Guard 'rounded' him
    up and made him serve. After the war, he released his slaves, about seven in
    number. One small boy, Cato, who had no parents, was kept until he was old
    enough to care for himself. Cato was a banjo stummer. He evidently made good,
    as many years later, William was in Asheville and heard him play. Even after
    all those years they recognized each other.
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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
    16, 27, 52.

    William married Zillah Ownbey Abt 1840. Zillah (daughter of Ambrose "Little Ambrose" Ownbey and Margarette "Peggy" Hodge) was born 11 Jul 1818; died 9 Jun 1911; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Zillah OwnbeyZillah Ownbey was born 11 Jul 1818 (daughter of Ambrose "Little Ambrose" Ownbey and Margarette "Peggy" Hodge); died 9 Jun 1911; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Before William Murphy married Zillah, she was with child. He married her anyway and before the child was born, he came up missing. He spent a few years in Charlotte, North Carolina, driving a stage, where he had a son, James, by Nancy Fagin (illegitimate). He returned to his wife, they forgave one another and each accepted the children and raised them as their own blood.

    The private cemetery in which William A. B. Murphy was buried is on Highway #9 just north and west from Bat Cave. It has a narrow, faint path that winds its way up the side with the plot - a lush thick forest and undergrowth carpet which slants away from the approach. Here is the tall grave marker of Zillah (Ownbey) Murphy. It is engraved as Zillah Ownby, wife of Will A. B. Murphy.
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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 16, 27.

    Children:
    1. William Murphy was born Abt 1841, North Carolina; died Mar 1896, Huntsville, Tennessee.
    2. Nancy Murphy was born 19 May 1847, Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 18 Dec 1932; was buried Stone Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    3. 3. Eliza Jane Murphy was born 10 Sep 1863, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 23 Apr 1942, McCowell County, North Carolina; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    4. Mary Lou "Louisa" Murphy was born Abt 1844, Black Mountain, McDowell, North Carolina; died Apr 1878.
    5. Margaret Murphy was born 22 Jul 1862, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 26 May 1946, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried Sunset Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  James Murphy (son of William "John" Murphy and Katie Mahazie Dobson); died Bef 1840.

    Notes:

    James Murphy was a brick mason. Died sometime prior to the time of the 1840
    census enumeration in North Carolina.
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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
    27, 52.

    James married Nancy Ledbetter Abt 1810. Nancy (daughter of George Ledbetter) was born Abt 1790; died Aft 1840. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Nancy Ledbetter was born Abt 1790 (daughter of George Ledbetter); died Aft 1840.

    Notes:

    Nancy Ledbetter lived in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She was still
    living, in Burke County, North Carolina, at the time of the 1840 census
    enumeration.
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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p
    52.

    Children:
    1. 6. William Albert B. Murphy was born 1 Jul 1812; died 26 Jul 1869; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    2. Rebecca Eliza Murphy was born 1820, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1897.
    3. Emily Murphy
    4. Polly Murphy was born Abt 1820/1830.
    5. Elizabeth Murphy was born Abt 1825/1830.
    6. Nancy Murphy was born Abt 1830/1835.

  3. 14.  Ambrose "Little Ambrose" Ownbey was born 28 Dec 1798, Rutherford County, North Carolina (son of James Ownby and Joanna Sims); died 31 Mar 1864, Henderson County, North Carolina; was buried Jones Family Cemetery, Henderson County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Buried in "Koon Family" Cemetery.

    "I, Ambrose Ownbey, being somewhat unwell but sound mind and memory Thanks be
    to God for his Blessings do make this my last will and Test. revoking all
    others. I Will my soul to God that gave it and my body to be decently buried.

    First, of all my just debts to be paid and all the rest of my property I will
    to my beloved wife, Margaret Ownbey during the term of her natural life or
    widowhood. I will my lands, horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, farming tools,
    household and kitchen furniture all to be disposed of as she may think proper
    during her life time or widowhood.

    At the expiration of her life or Widowhood, I will the property be equally
    distributed among my children. Only my daughter Zelly Murphy for the wrongs and
    insults done to me during my lifetime by her husband A. B. Murphy, I will her
    $1 for her part of my estate.

    Signed this day and date above written. I ordain Margaret Ownbey and Robert H.
    Ownbey my Exrs of this my last Will and Test.

    Ambrose Ownbey

    Probated Fall term 1864.
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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 5, 16.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 66.

    Ambrose married Margarette "Peggy" Hodge Abt 4 Mar 1816. Margarette (daughter of Robert Hodge and Susanna Koon) was born 10 Jul 1802, North Carolina; died 7 Feb 1884, Henderson County, North Carolina; was buried Jones Family Cemetery, Henderson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Margarette "Peggy" Hodge was born 10 Jul 1802, North Carolina (daughter of Robert Hodge and Susanna Koon); died 7 Feb 1884, Henderson County, North Carolina; was buried Jones Family Cemetery, Henderson County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    In Henderson County in 1852
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    Reference:
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 5.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 66.

    Children:
    1. Kate Ownbey was born 1817, McDowell County, North Carolina.
    2. 7. Zillah Ownbey was born 11 Jul 1818; died 9 Jun 1911; was buried Ledbetter Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    3. Susanna Ownbey was born 19 Mar 1820, , Rutherford, North Carolina; died 1897, , Henderson, North Carolina.
    4. Cynthia Ownbey was born Abt 1823, North Carolina.
    5. Joanna Ownbey was born Abt 1825, North Carolina.
    6. Rebecca Ownbey was born Abt 1825, North Carolina.
    7. Eliza Ann Ownbey was born Abt 1829, North Carolina.
    8. Caroline "Mattie" Ownbey was born 25 Sep 1822, Henderson County, North Carolina; died 19 Jan 1897, Henderson County, North Carolina; was buried Shaw Creek Cemetery.
    9. Sophia Ownbey was born Abt 1830/1839; died Abt 1910.
    10. Clarice Ownbey
    11. Mary Ownbey was born 16 Jun 1843, Henderson County, North Carolina; died 16 Feb 1914, Henderson County, North Carolina; was buried Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery.