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Huddie William Ledbetter 1888 - 1949

Huddie William Ledbetter of New York, New York United States was born on January 20, 1888 in Mooringsport, Caddo Parish County, LA to Wesley Ledbetter Jr. and Sallie Pugh Ledbetter. He married Martha Primus Ledbetter, and died at age 61 years old on December 6, 1949. Huddie Ledbetter was buried at Shiloh Baptist Church Par Rd 6, in Mooringsport.

Huddie William Ledbetter
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New York, New York United States
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January 20, 1888
Mooringsport, Caddo Parish County, Louisiana, 71060, United States
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  • Introduction

    Huddie William "Ledbelly" Ledbetter was an American blues, folk, and gospel singer and vocalist, skilled at vocals, guitar, according, and piano.
  • 01/20
    1888

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    January 20, 1888
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    Mooringsport, Caddo Parish County, Louisiana 71060, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Lead Belly African-American and Cherokee son of Wesley Ledbetter and Sallie Pugh. He married Martha Primus.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in Mooringsport, LA; spent time on Fannin St.-Shreveport, LA, East Texas/Dallas, TX/Fort Worth, TX.

  • Early Life & Education

    Military-WWII

  • Military Service

    Yes, WWII

  • Professional Career

    Singer, Vocalist Instruments: Vocals Harmonica Violin Mandolin Piano 12-String Guitar Accordian

  • Personal Life & Family

    Married Martha Primus.
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    1949

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    December 6, 1949
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    Shiloh Baptist Church Par Rd 6, in Mooringsport, Caddo Parish County, Louisiana 71060, United States
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Huddie William Ledbetter Jan 20, 1888 - Dec 6, 1949
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Ledbetter, Essie (Nov 25, 1951 - Aug 19, 1992) Ledbetter, Mary (Aug 30, 1921 - Apr 11, 2005) Ledbetter, Tanya (Dec 9, 1970 - May 25, 2005) Ledbetter, Mary (Sep 16, 1930 - Jul 15, 1992) Ledbetter, Carrie (Sep 10, 1880 - Aug 1964) Ledbetter, Eleanor (Oct 15, 1918 - Jan 25, 2010) Ledbetter, Denise (Apr 25, 1968 - Oct 15, 2007) Ledbetter, Charles (Apr 5, 1922 - Jul 23, 2003) Ledbetter, Shirley (Mar 27, 1924 - Oct 12, 2002) Ledbetter, William (May 14, 1918 - Dec 16, 1995)
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