Leona Halbert: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

1. Leona Halbert was born after 1851 (daughter of Joel Halbert and Emeline Grindle); and died.

Generation: 2

Joel Halbert was born about 1807 in Tennessee; died in Feb 1887.

Notes:

He was the son of John Halbert and Susannah Higgins.

"Came to Texas about 1838, and settled at Milam. Joel rec'd a 2nd Class Headright for establishing citizenship in the Republic of Texas." (White and Toole)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Sabine District
Enumerated 8 Nov 1850
Stamped 324
208-208
Joel Halbert 40 M Farmer 3000 Tenn
Tabitha Halbert 36 F Tenn
Louisa Halbert 16 F Ala
Martha Halbert 14 F Ala
Washington Halbert 11 M Tx
Amanda Halbert 9 F Tx
Susan Halbert 6 F Tx
Rebecca Halbert 4 F Tx

Joel married Emeline Grindle after 1851. Emeline was born in 1820 in Alabama; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emeline Grindle was born in 1820 in Alabama; and died.

Notes:

The daughter of John and Sarah Grindle.

Children:

Theodosia Halbert was born after 1851; and died.
1. Leona Halbert was born after 1851; and died.
Tibatha Emeline Halbert was born on 17 Dec 1852 in Texas; died on 12 Jan 1926 in Milam, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in New Hope Cemetery, Milam, Sabine County, Texas.
Mary E. Halbert was born about 1858; and died.