Headstone Photos were taken in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Ohio, and courtesy of Matt Bice.
Gabriel H. Leighty was born in Scioto County, Ohio, on April 30, 1839. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth (Humphreys) Leighty, settlers of this county in 1840.
Gabriel H. Leighty was married in Lawrence County on May 31, 1868, to Viletta McCorkle, who was born in this county on January 3, 1841. Her parents are Henry C. and Mary A. (Elkins) McCorkle, who came to this county in 1824.
Gabriel H. Leighty was a soldier of the war of 1861; he was a member of the 5th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, serving three years and reenlisting in the same regiment in 1864, and served to the close of the war. He was in several battles during his service and was wounded accidentally in 1862.
Peter W. Leighty, a brother of Gabriel H. Leighty, enlisted in 1861 in the same regiment. After serving three years he reenlisted in the 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry (veterans) and served to the close of the war.
James F. McCorkle, a brother to Mrs. Leighty, served three years in the 1st Virginia Volunteer Cavalry.
Mr. Gabriel H.Leighty is a farmer and gardener of the Township of Fayette. His post office address is South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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