This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: reedfleming2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.cherokee/2672.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: if you can connect the dots two or three generations back to early 1840's you'll find Leaths also spelled Leeth were among the first to come after the Indian removal and that they came out of Jefferson Co Tn possibly due to land grants given for War of 1812 service in particular The Creek Indian Wars Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.