Edward Leavell
- Born: 1828, Rush Co. In.
- Marriage (1): Eliza Jane Adkins on 2 May 1851 in Grant Co. In.
- Died: 4 May 1863, Millikens Bend, LA at age 35
 General Notes:
Edward Leavell b: Abt 1828 in Ohio d: May 04, 1863 in Milliken's Bend, Louisiana . October 24, 1862 enlisted in 54th Reg. Indiana Volunteers, Co. E at Windfall, IN as Union soldier, died of chronic diarrhea in swamp (he was ill with it from 26 April 1863 on, a common complaint among Union troops hiding in the Louisiana swamps); wife received $12/month pension until her death. Enlistment papers say he was 5'9", grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion, a farmer.
Edward married Eliza Jane Adkins, daughter of Wyatt Adkins and Phoebe Oakes, on 2 May 1851 in Grant Co. In. (Eliza Jane Adkins was born on 16 Apr 1836 in Pittsylvania Co. VA, died on 4 Nov 1911 in Curtisville, In. and was buried in Curtisville Cemetery, Curtisville, Tipton Co. In.)
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