Lee Etta MOODY

Father: Frank MOODY
Mother: Laura BURKE

Family 1: Samuel Joseph McGAUGHY

(1) Source: Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records via Ancestry.com.

  1. Luther Cidney McGAUGHY
  2. Lena Corine McGAUGHY
  3. Alvin Joseph McGAUGHY
  4. George Washington McGAUGHY
  5. Glennie Dee McGAUGHY
  6. Mary Florence McGAUGHY
  7. Earl Wilkerson McGAUGHY
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 _Frank MOODY_|
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|_Laura BURKE_|
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Notes

Updated May 28, 2026. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1900 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Precinct No. 7 Elliottsville: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 127; Sheet 17B; June 28, 1900.

Leretta MOODY is the daughter of Frank MOODY (b. Nov 1848, a farmer), and Louise MOODY (b. Aug 1857). Leretta's siblings are Isaac (b. July 1881), Burk A. (b. June 1883), Lilda R. (b. Apr 1893), Ida Lee (b. Mar 1896), and Edgar (b. Mar 1899).

- Birth date: August 1890; age 9 - Birthplace: Alabama, as were her parents and siblings - Home: A rented farm

(2) Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

"The State of Alabama, Shelby County. You are hereby authorized to solemnize Marriage between Miss Etta MOODY and Mr. S.J. McGAUGHEY and to join them together in Matrimony, and certify the same in writing to this office as required by law. Given under my hand, this 20th day of Jan 1906; A.P. LANGSHORE, Judge of Probate. THIS CERTIFIES, That I have solemnized Marriage between Miss Etta MOODY and Mr. S.J. McGAUGHEY according to law, at Montevallo in said County and State, on the 21st day of January 1906. (Rev) Francis M. PETERSON."

(3) 1910 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Montevallo Precinct No.4: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 106; Sheet 24B, May 9, 1910.

Lee Etta [MOODY] McGAUGHY is married to Samuel J. McGAUGHY, head of household. Children in the household are Luther S. and Lena C. McGAUGHY. Samuel's father John T. McGAUGHY and family live a few households away.

- Street Address: Mill Road
- Age: 20 years old, married for 5 years
- Motherhood: She has given birth to two children, both presently living
- Birthplace: Alabama, as were her parents
- Home: The family rents a farm

(4) 1920 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Precinct 4: Supervisor's District 4; Enumeration District 114; Sheet 19B; February 6 & 7, 1920.

Etta [MOODY] McGAUGHY is married to Sam J. McGAUGHY, head of household. Children in the household are Luther, Lena, Alvin, George, Glennie D., Mollie and Earl McGAUGHY.

- Home: The family owns a farm with a mortgage
- Age: 30 years old
- Birthplace: Alabama, as were her parents

(5) 1930 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Montevallo Town: Precinct 4; 24 Range 12 East; Enumeration District 59-6; Sheet 12B; April 11, 1930.

Etta L. [MOODY] McGAUGHY is married to Samuel J. McGAUGHY, head of household. Children in the household are Luther C., Lena C., Alvin J., George W., Glennie D., Mary F., and Earl W. McGAUGHY.

- Address: Commerce St.; dwelling #259
- Home ownership: renting at $27 per month
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 40 years old at time of census; 16 when first married
- Birthplace: Alabama, as were her parents

(6) 1940 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Election Precinct 4, Montevallo: Supervisor's District 6; Enumeration District 59-8A; Sheet 5B; April 26, 1940.

Leetta [MOODY] McGAUGHY is married to Sam J. McGAUGHY, head of household. Sam furnished information to the census taker for this household.

- Address: Dry Valley Road
- Home: Owner, valued at $1,500, it is a farm
- Age: 50, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 1st Year
- Birthplace: Alabama
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: No, Home Housework

(7) 1950 United States Census for Alabama, Shelby Co., Montevallo: Enumeration District 59-9; Sheet 23; April 18, 1950.

Lee Etta [MOODY] McGAUGHY is married to S.J. McGAUGHY, head of household.

- Address: 107 Highland
- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 59; married
- Birthplace: Alabama
- Occupation Category: Keeping House

(8) Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Lee Etta MOODY McGAUGHY
- Death Date: 2 Dec 1952
- Death Place: Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama
- Death Age: 63
- Gender: Female
- Father Name: Frank MOODY
- Mother Name: Laura BURKE MOODY
- FHL Film Number: 1908875

(9) Find a Grave

- Name: Lee Etta MOODY McGAUGHY
- Birth: 19 Aug 1890
- Death: 2 Dec 1952 (aged 62)
- Burial: Montevallo Cemetery; Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, USA
- Memorial ID: 35943552

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