I was born on a northeast Missouri farm in 1926. Yes, that was long ago. I have been married for 50 plus years and have been interested in family history for 30 years. My main interests are sir names Gatewood and Lease.

I have information on the Lease family in Adams and Pike County, Illinois from 1850. Mostly concerning Jacob Lease, 1817-1897, and his 14 children.

All persons listed in my Gatewood and Lease Virtual Cemeteries are related to me in some way. Those in the Bishop Virtual Cemetery are related in some way to my wife.

If you have corrections, questions, additional information or comments they are welcome. Contact me with a public message or my Email address

I was born on a northeast Missouri farm in 1926. Yes, that was long ago. I have been married for 50 plus years and have been interested in family history for 30 years. My main interests are sir names Gatewood and Lease.

I have information on the Lease family in Adams and Pike County, Illinois from 1850. Mostly concerning Jacob Lease, 1817-1897, and his 14 children.

All persons listed in my Gatewood and Lease Virtual Cemeteries are related to me in some way. Those in the Bishop Virtual Cemetery are related in some way to my wife.

If you have corrections, questions, additional information or comments they are welcome. Contact me with a public message or my Email address