Category: Leon County, Florida

Categories: Florida

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Originally part of Escambia and later Gadsden County, Leon County was created in 1824. It was named for Juan Ponce de León, the Spanish explorer who was the first European to reach Florida. The county seat of Leon County is Tallahassee which also serves as the state capital. The county seat is home to two of Florida's major public universities, Florida A&M University and Florida State University. The county forms the nucleus of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Northwest		North Grady County, Georgia	Northeast Thomas county, Georgia
West Gadsden County Liberty County		Leon County, Florida		East Jefferson County
Southwest		South Wakulla County	Southeast

Resources

• Leon County on Wikipedia
• County Website
• City of Tallahassee city owned cemeteries burial records
• Leon County 1825 Census Transcript (image also available)

African-American Resources for Leon County, Florida

Blakely Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Fauntleroy Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Ingleside Plantation, Leon County, Florida

New Hope Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Oakland Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Orchard Pond Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Pine Hill Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Pleasant Grove Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Shepards Place Plantation, Leon County, Florida

Slaves of Alfred Moore Gatlin, Leon County, Florida

Slaves of Bryan Hardy Croom, Florida

Slaves of General William Bailey, Florida

Slaves of John Whitehead, Florida

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Claude Adams 27 Aug 1914 Willacoochee, Coffee, Georgia, United States - 11 Apr 2005

James Addison abt 1816 North Carolina, United States

Jack Akis abt 1809 Leon County, Florida, United States

William Alderman abt 1815 Georgia, United States - abt 1897

Barbara (Alexander) Jefferson 04 Feb 1944 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 23 May 2004

Raymond Alexander 11 Jul 1923 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 21 Jul 2020

Benjamin Allen bef 1830 Florida, United States - aft 1860

Council Allen 1800 Georgia, United States - 1870

Jessie Allen 15 Jul 1927 Clinch, Georgia, United States - 25 Apr 2014

Silas Allen abt 1830 Florida, United States

Charles Alligoode abt 1820 Florida, USA - abt 06 Feb 1857

Robert Alston 02 Mar 1781 Halifax, North Carolina, USA - 25 Dec 1859

Daniel Ames abt 1820 Connecticut, United States - 05 Aug 1860

J. G. Anderson abt 1820

Jack Anderson 28 Feb 1894 Florida, United States - 13 Jan 1978

Mildred (Anderson) Reveire 20 Feb 1933 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 31 Dec 2007

H. R. W. Andrews abt 1820

James Archer 15 May 1819 South Carolina - 01 Jun 1859

James Archer abt 1820

John Argyle abt 1820 - bef 03 Apr 1856

Alfred Arnold 09 Oct 1932 Florida, United States - abt 30 Nov 2019

Henry Arnold 19 May 1938 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 20 Dec 2000

Henry Arnold abt 1912 Florida, United States - abt 1942

Mary (Arnold) Jones 09 May 1935 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 02 Sep 2006

William Arrowsmith 10 Apr 1821 England, United Kingdom - 02 Apr 1886

Bertha (Ash) Bruce 28 Dec 1936 Florida, United States - 22 Nov 2013

Jordan Ash abt 1815 North Carolina, United States - aft 1880

William Ash abt 1843 Florida, United States

Gladys (Atkins) Gavin abt 1926 Georgia, United States - abt 1988

Amaritta Atkinson bef 1800 Camden County, Georgia, United States - aft 10 May 1820

Beauty Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Betsy Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Billy Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Bob Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Cain Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

David Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden County, Georgia, United States

Edward Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Elsa Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Hosea Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Isaac Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Jesse Atkinson abt 1820

Jim Atkinson bef 1800 Camden County, Georgia, United States - aft 10 May 1820

Joe Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Joe Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Judy Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

July Atkinson bef 1800 Camden County, Georgia, United States - aft 10 May 1820

Louisa Atkinson bef 1800 Camden County, Georgia, United States - aft 10 May 1820

Maria Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Mary Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Mary Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Mary Atkinson abt 1800 Camden County, Georgia, United States - aft 10 May 1820

Moses Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Nancy Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Nanny Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Ned Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Pender Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden County, Georgia, United States

Peter Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Simon Atkinson bef 10 May 1820 Camden, Georgia, United States

Tom Atkinson bef 1800 Camden County, Georgia, United States - aft 10 May 1820

Charles Austin abt 1820

Henry Austin 12 Jun 1894 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 18 Oct 1956

Jacob Austin 22 Dec 1902 Leon, Florida, United States - 02 Aug 1975

Miles Austin Aug 1871 Florida, United States - aft 1920

Jesse Averitt abt 1820 - abt 10 Dec 1870

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John Baker abt 07 Jul 1804 Richmond, Virginia, United States - abt 04 Jul 1867

Winnie (Baker) Austin aft 1842 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 1910

L. D. Ballard abt 1820

Thomas Baltzell abt 1820 - aft 1850

B cont.

Calis Bandy abt 1829 Florida, United States

Chester Bandy abt 1868 Florida, United States

Charles Bannerman 16 Jul 1806 New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States - 09 Aug 1866

Joseph Bannerman abt 31 Jan 1801 North Carolina - abt 17 Dec 1857

Jim Bants bef 1865 Leon County, Florida, United States

Ed Barnard abt 1820 - aft 1850

Amelia (Barnes) Young 22 Feb 1902 Florida, United States - 23 May 1986

James Barnes abt 1820 - aft 1850

Mariah Barnes 1870 Florida, United States - aft 1940

Ruth (Barnes) Powell 1906 Leon, Florida, United States

Sam Barnes 02 Apr 1908 Florida, United States - 11 Mar 1979

Samuel Barnes 1870 Florida, United States

William Barnett 31 Dec 1904 Dublin, Laurens, Georgia, United States - 04 Jun 1966

Peter Barns abt 1820 - aft 1850

David Barrow 15 Sep 1805 Louisiana, New Spain - 09 Feb 1874

Joseph Barrow abt 1796 North Carolina, USA - aft 1850

Simon Barrow abt 1824 Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States

Alex Bates 13 May 1927 Leon, Florida, United States - 18 Jan 2012

Alex Bates 12 Feb 1901 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 11 Oct 1983

Arthur Bates 1909 Florida, United States

Ellen Bates 1902 Florida, United States

Everett Bates 09 Dec 1935 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 21 Jul 2017

Frank Bates 1899 Florida, United States

Jefferson Bates 1890 Florida, United States

Katie Bates 1896 Florida, United States

Lizzie Bates 1903 Florida, United States

Louisa Bates 1897 Florida, United States

Lucille (Bates) Charlton 31 Jul 1942 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 07 Nov 2014

Minerva (Bates) Geter 03 Mar 1935 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 18 Mar 2006

Temppe Bates 1894 Florida, United States

Living Bates

Zaire Bates 23 Jan 1998 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 23 Jan 1998

Ada (Battle) Johnson 1886 Florida, United States

Ellen (Battle) Bruce 04 Jul 1890 Leon, Florida, United States - 19 Jun 1946

Henry Battle 1880 Florida, United States

James Battle 1850 Florida, United States - 1938

Joseph Battle 1889 Florida, United States

Milton Battle 1884 Florida, United States

Peter Baum abt 1820 - aft 1850

Thomas Beadford abt 1820 - aft 1850

John Beard 14 Jun 1797 Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States - 15 Jul 1876

William Beard 12 Sep 1830 North Carolina, United States - 13 Aug 1882

T. R Behhn abt 1820 - aft 1850

Jane Belhn abt 1820 - aft 1850

L. F. Benney abt 1820 - aft 1850

Arnold Bentley 1869 Florida, United States

David Berrieum 12 Jun 1910 - 26 Dec 1953

R. H. Berry abt 1820 - aft 1850

Mollie (Bertly) Ford 1877 Florida, United States

A. Bestwicke abt 1820 - aft 1850

Turbutt Betton abt 1795 Maryland, United States - 15 Oct 1863

Washington Beverly 1871 Alabama, United States

Bright Bigmy bef 1866 Leon County, Florida, United States

James Billingsley abt 1815 - aft 1850

Mary Bizeau abt 1820 - aft 1850

James Blackburn 02 Oct 1927 Chipley, Washington, Florida, United States - 03 Oct 2007

Ed Blackledge abt 1820 - aft 1850

Abraham Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Aleck Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Amaret Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Amy Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Anakey Blake abt 1824 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Ann (Blake) Cromartie 23 Mar 1839 Florida, United States - 05 Nov 1903

Ann Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Ann Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Bella Blake abt 1834 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Bob Blake abt 1852 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

B cont.

Clara Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Crecy Blake abt 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Dennis Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Ebb Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Eliza Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Elsy Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Elvey Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Emily Blake abt 1856 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Ephraim Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

George Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Gibson Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Gracey Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Hannah Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Hannah Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Hannity Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Harriett Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Harry Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Isham Blake 03 May 1837 Leon County, Florida, United States - May 1899

Jack Blake abt 1824 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Jacob Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Jesse Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Joel Blake 03 Feb 1831 Blakely Plantation, Leon, Florida, United States - 02 Jul 1863

John Blake 24 Oct 1832 Leon County, Florida, United States - 10 Feb 1901

Josephine Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Laura Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Lewis Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Lizette Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Lucy Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Mag Blake abt 1834 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Maria Blake bef 1849 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Mariah Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Mariah Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Mary Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Miles Blake 26 Dec 1785 Bladen, North Carolina, United States - 22 Jan 1840

Minerva Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Nelson Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Peter Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Philip Blake abt 1809 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Rena Blake abt 1852 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Scotland Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Simon Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Sleter Blake abt 1854 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Taylor Blake abt 1858 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Tim Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Toby Blake abt 1846 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1864

Walter Blake 13 Jan 1836 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 14 May 1910

Washington Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

Will Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

William Blake bef 1841 Leon County, Florida, United States

M. Blexham abt 1820 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1850

Haley Blocker abt 1820 - aft 1850

William Bloxham 1805 Bedford, Virginia, United States - 1863

Lemy Bond abt 1820 - aft 1850

Will Boswell abt 1820 - 1850

William Boswell abt 1820 Leon, Florida, United States - aft 1850

John Bowman abt 1821 Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

Alpha Boyd 04 Dec 1947 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 31 Aug 1996

Lawrence Boyd 09 Nov 1950 Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, United States - 03 Jul 1977

Rachel Boyd 04 Apr 1932 Leon, Florida, United States - 18 May 2000

Van Boyd 1905 Florida, United States

Abb Bradford bef 1865

Affie Bradford bef 1830

Agnes Bradford bef 1850

Alfred Bradford abt 1830

Alick Bradford bef 1825

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