In October 1758, executor Anthony Hutchins sold John Leeth's 200 acres on Cedar Creek at auction to James Pickett Jr. to pay the debts of Leeth's estate. This shows John Leeth had died by 1758. His name is possibly the root of the later Fortenberry middle name "Leath," but this is not yet confirmed.
Surveyor Francis Mackilwain sold John Leeth 200 acres on both sides of Cedar Creek, south of the Pee Dee. Leeth was a neighbor and associate of Henry Falkenburg. He is possibly the source of the later Fortenberry given name "Leath," but a family connection is not yet confirmed. Note: the post title says 1759, but the evidence suggests 1753.
In July 1759, James Pickett Jr. sold his father two Pee Dee parcels. One was the 200 acres Henry Falkenbourg had sold in 1755, next to "Jno. Leeth's land." The deed traces the tract back through Henry to Joseph White's 1746 patent. A family link to Leeth is possible but not yet confirmed.
