| Leona Bledsoe was the daughter of Louisa Catherine Vincent (1837-1897), granddaughter of John Vincent (1787-1871), and 1st cousin to Aaron Vincent's children: Ida, Oakley, Elmer, Alvin, Grover, etc. Here are few facts about Leona. b. 16 Nov 1860 at Mountain Spring, Talladega County, Alabama, United States m. 10 Oct 1880 Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama, United States Richard Bussey Kelly d. 7 Feb 1945 Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States 9 children: Frances Marion Kelly, James Robertson Kelly, George Somerville Kelly, Maud McLure Kelly, John Kelly, Louisa Vincent Kelly, Richard Bussey Kelly, Jr., Samuel Bledsoe Kelly, and William Milner Kelly. Two of Leona's daughters, Maud McLure Kelly and her sister Marion are two to whom we owe a great debt of gratitude. They are the first in our family who began researching Vincent Family history over 100 years ago. Photos: Photo of Leona Bledsoe The date taken is not currently known. |