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Rev. Jo. McLeskey, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of Dyer, Gibson Co., Tenn., was born in the adjoining county of Weakley, January 23, 1832. His parents, W. H. and J. E. Gilbert, were natives of North Carolina and Kentucky, respectively. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and secured much of his education at McLemoresville, where he also studied for the ministry. In 1857 he was licensed to preach. In 1866 he became pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Dyersburg, where he continued until 1870, when he moved to Humboldt and had charge of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at that place until 1879. He then moved to Dyer, where he has since resided, and where he has accomplished much good in his chosen calling. Besides the above named places Mr. McLeskey has successfully officiated in various other churches. In 1878 he wedded Ellen, daughter of James E. Corter. Four children blessed their union as follows: James E., Mattie E., William H. and Bobbie (deceased). January 9, 1879, Mrs. McLeskey died, and for his second wife Mr. McLeskey selected Sallie Cooper, who has borne him three children: Maunder M., Collie T. and Jo. Mr. McLeskey is of Scotch-Irish descent, is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic and I. O. O. F. fraternities.