Leath - William
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, May 10, 1935
William E. LEATH was born in Warren County, Indiana June 5,
1844 and died at his home in Sterling July 23, 1917 aged 73 years
1 months and 18 days. He was the son of Silas & Mary Ann
BABRY Leath, who emigrated from Virginia in an early day. His
father was a carpenter by trade and died when William was very
young. At the age of 4 William was bound out as an orphan. In Feb
1862 he enlisted in Co. C 2nd Batallion US Infantry. He fought at
Cedar Mountain in August 1862 being captured at that place, was
confined in Libby Prison and Belle isle six weeks and then
paroled. He returned to the army and fought again at
Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettsyburg, Mine Run and
Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Laurel Hill, Cold Harbor, Tolapatomay
Creek, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Petersburg and the Weldon RR
at which place he was taken prisoner. He was taken to Ft.
Hamilton, NY where he received his discharge from a faithful and
honorable service for 3 years and 3 months. March 18, 1871 he was
married to Sallie A. NEAL, daughter of Nathan Neal. To this union
were born 10 children: the sons, Joseph of Indianapolis; William
of Veedersburg; Edward of Nebraska. The daughers are Winnie WOOD
of Hillsboro; Augusta RILEY of Princetown; Lina BOSWELL of
Cayuga,; Amelia HAWKINS of Veedersburg. The deceased members are:
Anna who departed this life, Oct 27, 1892 at age 16 years; James
died 21 years ago; being 16 years of age; Clancy J, the youngest
son died in infancy. In early life Brother Leath united with the
church at Center Chapel and was always interested in church work,
having been connected with the Sterling Christian Church after
his removal to that place until four years ago he and his
companion became members of the United Brethren Church at
Veedersburg. .- typed by kbz