Comments on: In Memoriam – Leo William Little

By: Lance Fallin

Lance Fallin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:48:52 +0000

Leo helped me a lot on a genealogy forum, especially as our two families are connected in the 1700’s in the Danville, Virginia area at that time.

We miss him a lot on the forum. His research was prolific and impeccable!
And … he was a very hospitable Man, very nice and patient.

Lance T. Fallin (descendant of Redmond Fallin who was a neighbor of the Littles and kin by marriages twixt the two families. Friends then, friends now).

By: Chrissie Anderson Peters

Chrissie Anderson Peters — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:29:50 +0000

I, too, have mourned the loss of Leo. We exchanged a few emails a few years ago in regards to my Isaac Little born in Ashe County, NC in 1800. As several of the links in Leo’s posts are no longer available, I wonder if anyone has taken the reins in the search for our Littles’ origins. I would love to be apprised of the situation, as I still hope to find out more about our past. Many thanks in advance to anyone who can offer suggestions!

Chrissie Anderson Peters

By: Brenda Rogers

Brenda Rogers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:31:52 +0000

Where is my buddy! It is with great sadness that I have found out about Leo’s passing. I can’t imagine not having Leo out there scouring the genealogy boards at genforumn and ancestry, looking out for the Little family clans.

Whatever Leo posted, I would usually read, even if it was not related to my direct line. I knew it was going to be a great story.

I know this was only a small part of what Leo was involved in, but I feel it must have been one of his true loves.

Where ever you are at buddy, you made a difference!

Miss Ya.

By: Margot Beyersdorff

Margot Beyersdorff — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:25:06 +0000

This is Margot, Leo’s wife. At this time I would welcome e-mails, and phone calls. After reading the obituary and the comments I am amazed to find out just how great is your regard for him. He was always a simple and unassuming person, not prone to talking about his accomplishments. Thank you all of you for informing me of a side to Leo that I did not know too well.

By: Robert Little

Robert Little — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:30:46 +0000

I asked a question on a genealogical site and Leo answered, which is how i first got to know him. He was greatly interested in us Border Littles and the origins of the Little name. I was encouraged to submit a sample to the Little DNA Project. I did and i helped him as i could with small pieces of Border history. I will miss having his knowledge at the end of an email. The last emails i sent him were scans of UK branch of The Clan Little Society half-yearly publication. In it a member wrote of his search taking his roots back to Scotland’s King Robert of 1000 years back. Leo would have been a keen reader of the article. I truly hope that the Little DNA project continues and in the hands of someone as passionate about the subject.

By: Jane Little McEndree

Jane Little McEndree — Wed, 28 May 2008 05:40:19 +0000

Leo and I worked together for years on our Little lines and at first we thought we might be related to my Georgia Little’s from my grandmother’s side of the family but in 2003, I had my Dad, Dorman Little’s DNA tested and Leo had also had his tested and it turned out that he and my Dad were a match and so we discovered that we were cousins after all but on my Kentucky Little side from my grandfather’s Little’s. As a result of this and others who also matched with Leo and Daddy, we were able due to a lot of excellent research on Leo’s part to get our family back to our first Little to come to America. That would not have happened if it had not been for Leo. He was always so helpful and helped me on several other family lines with DNA as well. I am in shock and have such deep sadness over his passing. I was not ready for this and I know that nobody who knew and loved him was ready for his passing. He was such a good example to all of us as a genealogist and as a wonderful caring human being. He will be greatly missed by us all. My heart felt sympathy goes to his family who I know he loved so deeply.
Leo’s cousin,
Jane Little McEndree

By: Terry Barton

Terry Barton — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:57:39 +0000

I join the chorus of tributes to Leo Little. Genetic Genealogy has lost a dedicated leader and researcher and fine human being.

He was always a gentleman, always willing to help or share, and always gave me his attention when I asked … Leo Little was one of the wonderful folks who have made the Genetic Genealogy community special. I will miss Leo. My condolences to his family.

Terry Barton

By: Joe Fox

Joe Fox — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:57:29 +0000

I too was an early null at DYS439 and worked with Leo and Neal Fox for several years in developing the null439 group as an entity. Leo was a great guy to work with, always responsive and very knowledgeable. He will be sorely missed. My sympathy goes to his family.

By: RootsWeb: LITTLE-L [LITTLE] Tribute: In Memoriam - Leo William Little

RootsWeb: LITTLE-L [LITTLE] Tribute: In Memoriam - Leo William Little — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:52:52 +0000

[...] Dr. Blaine Bettinger, "The Genetic Genealogist" posted his tribute piece to Leo: http://www.thegeneticgenealogist.com/2008/05/27/in-memoriam-leo-william-little/ Blaine was already planning to feature Leo for his upcoming series on "big names in genetic [...]

By: Susan Rosine

Susan Rosine — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:45:44 +0000

Mrs. Little,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my husband just recently in December 2007. I am still dealing with the grief. I know there are no words anyone can say that will help at a time like this.
Your husband helped us all, and we will miss him.
Susan