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| 101 | Elizabeth married her second cousin, Jonathan Leoanrd, son of Joseph Leonard (son of Zenas, Caleb's brother) and Rachel Smimth. The following notes courtesy Paul Clay, Longwell descendant: Birth from Joseph Leonard Bible From Longwell Family Paper Thelma Christiansen Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Brown, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M432_675; Page: 301; Image: 410. Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Brown, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M653_957; Page: 57; Image: 115. Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Brown, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M593_1196; Page: 248; Image: 92. Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Delaware Ward 2, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: T624_1177; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 711. Name: Elizabeth Leonard Titles: Death date: 20 Oct 1916 Death place: Delaware, Deaware County, Ohio Birth date: 20 Jun 1830 Estimated birth year: Birth place: Ohio Age at death: 86 years 4 months Gender: Female Marital status: Widowed Race or color: Caucasian Street address: Occupation: Retired Housekeeper Residence: Burial date: 22 Oct 1916 Burial place: Cemetery name: Greenmound ... Spouse name: Father name: Joseph Leonard Father titles: Father birth place: Pa. Mother name: Nancy Longwill Mother titles: Mother birth place: Pa. GSU film number: 1983757 Digital GS number: 4021398 Image number: 814 Reference number: fn 61323 Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953 | Elizabeth LEONARD
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| 102 | Notes courtesy of Paul Clay, Longwell descendant: Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Brown, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M432_675; Page: 304; Image: 415. Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Porter, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M653_957; Page: 152; Image: 304. with son Z.L. Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Porter, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M593_1196; Page: 449; Image: 495. I have letters that were from Elizabeth and George White. Will & Estate Delaware Co.,Historical Society Collum, Elizabeth 3473 EST | Elizabeth LEONARD
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| 103 | Legally changed name to Eugene Elmer in high school | Elmer Eugene LEONARD
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| 104 | Warren County Ohio Marriages 1803-1833 Pg. 54 No. L Youfamy LEONARD married Adam Briney | Euphemia LEONARD
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| 105 | From "Hupps Regard," p200: Florabelle7 LEONARD (John B.6, Andrew Jackson5, Amanda4 COX, Margaret3 HUPP, George W.2, Everhart1) was born ca 1915. She married Glenn C. BOGER. Florabelle LEONARD and Glenn C. BOGER had the following children: i. Joyce8 BOGER. She married ?????? SHERWOOD. ii. Jill BOGER. She married ?????? TONELLI. iii. Lee Ellis BOGER was born in Waynesburg, Greene Co. PA 1949. Lee died 23 Apr 1997 in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg, Greene Co. PA. He married Judy STAGGERS. Judy died Oct 1996. | Flora Belle LEONARD
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| 106 | Notes courtesy Paul Clay, Longwell descendant: Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Berlin, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: T9_1012; Family History Film: 1255012; Page: 371.4000; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 0244. Name: Francis Rider Titles: Death date: 22 Apr 1922 Death place: Kingston Twp, Delaware, Ohio Birth date: 28 Feb 1842 Estimated birth year: Birth place: Ohio Age at death: 80 years 1 month 22 days Gender: Female Marital status: Married Race or color: Caucasian Street address: Occupation: Housekeeping Residence: Burial date: 24 Apr 1922 Burial place: Kilbourne Cemetery name: Spouse name: Monroe Rider Father name: Isaac Leonard Father titles: Father birth place: Ohio Mother name: Nancy Thurston Mother titles: Mother birth place: Ohio GSU film number: 1991916 Digital GS number: 4022357 Image number: 1938 Reference number: fn 21861 Collection: Ohio Deaths 1908-1953 | Francis LEONARD
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| 107 | Birthdates Information based on Census reports of 1860 and 1880. | Francis Mildred LEONARD
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| 108 | GEORGE LEONARD; P. O. Eden. The subject of this sketch, whose portrait appears in another part of this work, was born in Western, Penn., on the Monongahela River, forty miles above Pittsburgh, July 8, 1800, and is the son of Lot and Elizabeth (HOGE) LEONARD, the latter a second cousin of Gen. George Washington. His father was in the Indian war; he was a Methodist minister. Our subject was born on the farm, where he remained until 21 years of age. He commenced, when he was a young man, dealing in stock, which business he followed for a number of years. Purchasing a large number of cattle, he drove them across the Alleghany Mountains, which mountains he crossed nine times. In 1821, he moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he remained some nineteen years, during which time he was engaged in the cattle and mercantile business, and also engaged in purchasing land ; was a partner in the stock business with Judge Black. Mr. LEONARD has made several trips down the river on keelboats; went South and engaged in the mill and mercantile business on commission, doing business up the Arkansas River, near Arkansas Post. From Mt. Vernon he came to Delaware Co., and located in his present township, where he ha; been one of its honored citizens ever since. The first two years after he came here, he had pur. chased some 600 acres of land, paying for it $8.35 per acre; this land was located around and near Eden, and has greatly increased in value Mr. LEONARD has taken an active part in the im. provements of his town, and has been a hard worker for the interests of the railroad to Eden has given largely toward building churches and schools. He married in Mt. Vernon, Miss Mary Jewett, who was born in Vermont, on the Rive Lamoille. in 1805 ; they had five children Eleven years ago, Mr. LEONARD was stricken with paralysis, which has rendered his left side almost useless. His motto in life has been, "Do unto others ay you would be done by." A hard worker and good manager, and possessed of industry and economy, he has made a success of his life. | George LEONARD
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| 109 | Grace LEONARD died in San Bernardino, CA in 1980's | Grace A. LEONARD
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| 110 | History of Taylor County, Iowa: from the earliest historic times to 1910 by Frank E. Crosson. Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 (biographicals transcribed by Linda Kestner: lfkestner3@msn.com) Page 166 - Holt Township The present township officials are: clerk: Louis Cotter; trustees: William Irwin, Guy LEONARD, and N.C. Scott; assessor J.M. Green. Page 517 GUY LEONARD Guy LEONARD is a representative of one of Taylor county's pioneer families and is numbered with the progressive farmers of Holt township. He was born on the Daniel LEONARD homestead, June 23, 1859, and his boyhood days were spent upon his father's farm where stood the old log house which the father had erected in the fall of 1856. The experiences of pioneer life were vividly impressed upon his mind. He attended the district schools and, remaining under the parental roof, afterward assisted in developing the farm until twenty-one years of age. He then started out in life on his own account and the occupation to which he was reared furnished him further employment, for he began cultivating a part of his father's estate. He continued thereon for five years, after which he purchased the farm upon which he now resides. It was a partially improved tract of land but as the years have since gone by he has replaced the old buildings with new and modern ones, has cultivated and developed his fields and it is today one of the finest improved farms of the township. It comprises two hundred and forty acres of rich land, all under a high state of cultivation. Aside from general farming on his own behalf Mr. LEONARD is associated with his father and brothers in the firm of Daniel LEONARD & Sons, pioneer importers and breeders of Shropshire sheep. In this connection they do an extensive business and have done much to improve the grade of sheep raised in this part of the state. On the 15th of March, 1880, Mr. LEONARD was united in marriage to Miss Anna Ditto, who was born in Mercer county, Illinois, May 11, 1857, and is a daughter of A. J. and Ellen (Wright) Ditto, natives of Ohio and late residents of Illinois. The father is now deceased but the mother is still living and resides in Henderson county, Illinois. Mrs. LEONARD was one of a family of seven children. The others are: Bert and LEONARD, who are residents of Kansas; Budd, who is living in Oquaka, Illinois; J. W., whose home is in Conway, Iowa; Mrs. John Wheatley, of Nevada, Missouri; and Mrs. John Duvall, of Gladstone, Illinois. Unto Mr. and Mrs. LEONARD have been born eight children, as follows: Jennie, the wife of Marion Cramer, of Holt township; Nettie, keeping house for her grandfather; Alta, who wedded Wilbert Hurd, of Greene county, Iowa; Minnie, Ina, Sarah and Dan, all still under the parental roof; and Lydia, who passed away at the age of one year. In his political views Mr. LEONARD is a republican and fraternally is a member of the Woodmen of the World, connected with the camp at Corning, Iowa. He is one of Taylor county's most progressive and enterprising farmers, wining success by reason of his close application, earnest purpose and indefatigable energy. Having spent his entire life in this county he is widely and favorably known and is worthy of the highest regard of a large circle of friends and business associates. | Guy LEONARD
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| 111 | According to a letter from Arthur LEONARD to Wilbur LEONARD (a nephew) written in 1927, Harry was killed by a horse on July 20, 1883. | Harry LEONARD
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| 112 | From the Taylor County History of 1990, p. 213, aubmitted by Murle and Jean LEONARD Harry Wesley LEONARD, son of Arthur and Esther (Coulter) LEONARD, was born March 18, 1893, in Taylor County, Iowa. He attended schools in rural Taylor County. He married Hazel Clara Gillet Jan 21, 1915. They farmed in northern Taylor County. Their children were Arthur Dean, March 6, 1916; Dorthy Lucille, Oct 24, 1917; Harry Burdett, stillborn in 1925; Drexel Cleo, Aug. 26,1930. They farmed until retiring and moving to Corning in the fall of 1957. Harried died Nov. 12, 1958 and Hazel died Aug. 23, 1961. They are buried at Prairie Rose Cemetary southwest of Corning. Arthur Dean attended Fairview School in rural Taylor County and graduated from Corning High School in 1933. Sept. 28, 1940 he was married to Elizabeth Murle Reimer in Lenox. In November 1942, he was drafted into the Army where he served three years being discharged in October of 1945. They were the parents of Victor Dean, July 5, 1941, he married Jan Olson and they are the parents of two girls, Jacki and Vicki; Michel Grace, May 18, 1943, married Joe Caniglia, they are the parents of a son, Matthew, daughters Chris, Andrea, and Sara; Steven Kent, Aug. 25, 1945, married Ann Wallace, parents of a daughter, Shanna and three sons, Jason, Wesley and Andrew; Lizbeth Ann, Aug. 23, 1951, married Timothy Finn, parents of two sons, Ted and Sean, and two daughters, Jane and Katie; Jane Marie, Feb. 12, 1954, married David Kampsnider, parents of two daughters, Erin and Leigh and two sons, Chrisopher and Michael; Timothy James, June 26, 1955, married to Denise McKown, parents of two daughers, Rebecca and Mary Kate; Mary Patricia, May 7, 1957, married Michael Tiehen, parents of three daughters, Beth, Ellie, and Laura and one sone, James; Jeffrey Paul, Nov. 27, 1958. They farmed until moving into Corning in December 1978. Dean died Dec. 30, 1982. He is buried in Calvary Cemetary, Corning. Dorthy Lucille attended rural schools in Taylor County and graduated from Corning High School in 1935. She taught school until her marriage to Dean Konecne in May 1940. Their children were Larry Dean, April 4, 1941, married Sally L., they are the parents of two daughters, Cindy and Kara; Judith Ann, July 1, 1942, married Tom Reeves, parents of three sons, Kirk, Jack and Quint. Dean died Nov. 18, 1961 and Dorothy died May 6, 1975. They are buried at Rose Hills Cemetary, Whittier, Calif. Drexel attended rural schools in Taylor County and graduated from Corning High school in 1948. March 4, 1951, he married Jean Cooper. They were the parents of two daughters, Debra Sue, April 22, 1955, married to Dabe Rosengrant and lives in Lognmont, Colo.; Pamela Kay, June 13, 1959, married Gary Meier, they are the parents of a daughter, Lauren, and live in Longmont, Colo. Drexel and Jean now reside in Longmont, COlo., where he is employed by the US Post Office. Submitted by Murle and Jean LEONARD. | Harry Wesley LEONARD
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| 113 | Notes for HIRAM EZEKIEL LEONARD, courtesy Anna Harless, "Descendants of William LEONARD" p71: Hiram signed all his legal documents as Ezekiel, and went by that name and as Zeke. On a visit to the cemetery on September 02, 2002; Headstones of Hiram and Louisa show no deterioration. A search of Isabella County Probate record indicates that there was no will left. The 1925-26 Coe Twp. directories shows Hiram E. living at 0120-A Sec 26. More about HIRAM EZEKIEL LEONARD: Burial: October 15, 1956, Pleasant Ridge, Coe Cemetery, Coe Twp. Isabella Co. MI Cause of death (Facts Pg): Coronary Thrombosis Census: Bet. 1920 - 1930, Coe Twp., Isabella Co. MI Funeral Home: Fred L. Carter, St. Louis, Isabella Co. MI Occupation: Farmer Tax List: 1930, 80A Sec. 26 & 35 Coe, Sheperd, MI R4 | Hiram Ezekiel LEONARD
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| 114 | 1850 Indiana Census, Fayette County, pg. 176 Connersville Twp Isaac LEONARD, age 25, Farmer born IA(could be IN) Lucy, age 30, born IA Eliza age 9, Charles age 5 Lucy A. age 1 | Isaac LEONARD
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| 115 | Isaac LEONARD (1830-1914) s/o William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD Isaac LEONARD (b. 23 June 1827, m. Amanda Cox 1 Jan. 1852, d. 30 Dec. 1914), born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, like his father and grandfather before him, was the second or third of nine children born to William7 and Mary Van Ort LEONARD of Somerset township. Amanda Cox (b. April 1834, d. 20 Oct. 1902) was the daughter of Andrew and Margaret Cox of West Bethlehem township. *An enumerator listed Isaac's birth date as June 1830 in the census of 1900. Isaac's gravestone states June 24, 1830, exactly the same as his brother Daniel. Harry S. Blaine's "Ancestors and Descendants of Avery LEONARD" found a birth date of June 23rd, 1827 to be more likely for Isaac, but did not cite a source. Subsequent investigation of Jennie Leonard Hutchinson's files indicates the 1827 source is William and Mary (Van Ort) Leonard's family Bible. Descendants of Isaac LEONARD Children of Isaac LEONARD and Amanda Cox LEONARD, based on US Census reports of 1860 and 1880: 1. Andrew9 JACKSON LEONARD b. Aug. 1853, d. before 1930; m. Effie b. Jan 1862; Deemston Boro, PA. a. Lillian E. b. Nov. 1881. b. Adair B. b. Sept 1884. c. John B. b. Mar. 1887, m. Irene (Queen?) b. abt. 1890; Deemston Boro, PA. i. John B. Jr. b. abt. 1913. ii. Isabella (Flora?) b. abt. 1915. iii. James R. b. abt. Oct. 1918. d. Francis M. b. Sept. 1894. e. Mary A. (Amanda?) b. Mar. 1898. 2. William H. LEONARD b. abt. 1856, m. Ella J., b. abt 1861. a. Suzanna V. LEONARD b. abt. Feb. 1886. b. Ursa B. b. abt. Oct. 1882. 3. Isabell LEONARD b. abt. 1857, m. Dr. J.A. Patterson. a. Guy E. b. 19 July 1876. Census Summaries for Isaac LEONARD 1830 - The US Census of 1830 shows Isaac's father, William7 LEONARD, living in Somerset township, Washington County, PA., with a wife and three children under the age of five. The 1830 census does not list individual names beyond the head of household, but three children is consistent with the birth dates of Edmund8 (b. 1825) and his two younger brothers Isaac (b. 1827 or 1830) and Daniel (b. 1830). 1840 - The 1840 census shows Isaac's father in the same location, this time with six children: two below the age of five, one between the ages of five and ten, and three between the ages of ten and fifteen. Again, the names are not listed, but these numbers are consistent with the birth dates of William (b. 1836 - under five) and Joseph (b. 1837 - under five), Lydia (b. 1833 - between five and ten), and the earlier children Edmund, Isaac, and Daniel. 1850 - The 1850 census is the first to list each individual family member, their age at the time of census, their occupations, and the value of their real estate. Isaac's father William, age 43, is a farmer with $1780 in real estate. Edmund has married and started his own family across the Monongahela River near Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Isaac is no longer listed at his father's residence, nor anywhere else in the US Census reports. Neither, however, is a younger brother, James Herron LEONARD. There are several possible explanations. The first is that the person answering the census-taker's questions may have simply lost count of eight children. A second possibility is that with the addition of three more siblings (Mary Jane, b. 1840; James Herron, b. 1842; and Thomas, b. 1844) since the last census, Isaac and James Herron may have moved in with their widowed grandmother Lucretia, who lived in a two-story log cabin near by. The same census shows an aunt, Luzanna, living with the grandmother, but Isaac and James Herron may not have been considered permanent residents in either household. A third possibility is that Isaac (then 23) and James Herron (age 8) may have been visiting or staying with relatives in one of several other cities and still not considered permanent residents. [Isaac's father William and the rest of the family, save for Edmund and Isaac, would move to Delaware County and later Marion County, Ohio in 1854. Siblings who moved to Ohio included Daniel, Lydia, William, Joseph, Mary Jane (b. 1840), James Herron (b. 1842), and Thomas (b. 1844).] 1860 - The 1860 census finds Isaac living in West Bethlehem township, post office Hillsborough, in Washington County, PA. His age is listed as 28, but is more likely 32, and he is married to Amanda with three children. The children's names and ages are: JACKSON (later identified as Andrew J), age six; William (later identified as Wm. H.), age four; and Isabel, age three. Isaac listed his occupation as blacksmith and reported $2610 in real estate, plus $650 in personal property. [Isaac's mother, Mary, who had moved to Ohio, died of typhoid in September of 1868. His father re-married Catharine Somerlot in April of 1870.] 1870 - Neither Isaac nor any member of his immediate family appears in the US census of 1870. It's possible that the entire family may have been visiting their father in Ohio at the time of census in June-July of 1870. It's also possible, though unlikely, that a census taker or transcriber misspelled the name LEONARD by adding a different first letter. 1880 - In 1880, Isaac, age 48, and Amanda are still in West Bethlehem township and Isaac is a farmer. Andrew J., age 26, is a laborer and William H., age 25, works on his father's farm. Isabel is no longer living at home and has most likely married. There are two wives named Isabel living in Washington County who were born in 1858, both named Isabel Patterson but married to different Patterson men. [Isaac's father, William, died 26 Oct. 1881, in Marion County, Ohio, making James Herron LEONARD his executor and naming all nine children in his will.] 1890 - The vast majority of census records for 1890, including those for Washington County, PA., were destroyed in a 1921 fire at the Commerce Department building in Washington, D.C. 1900 - By 1900, Isaac, age 69, and Amanda live alone in West Bethlehem township, Second Precinct, Washington County, PA. The census reports they have been married for 48 years, corresponding with the marriage date of 1 Jan. 1852 reported by Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson. Isaac's sons Andrew JACKSON LEONARD (misidentified in the census as Andrew H.) and William H. LEONARD are both married and raising families of their own in West Bethlehem township. (In this census, Isaac listed his birth year and month as June of 1830, the same month as his brother Daniel?s confirmed birth date of 24 June 1830. The likelihood of the two being twins seems remote.) 1910 - The 1910 census contains the last known entry for Isaac LEONARD, age 80 (more likely 83), and shows him living with son William H. LEONARD on Morgantown Road, West Bethlehem township, Washington County, PA. Additional Notes on Isaac LEONARD Isaac is cited as living in Zollarsville, PA. in his father's probate records of 1881 and in Washington County, PA. in a 1907 biographical sketch of his younger brother James Herron LEONARD of LaRue, Ohio. He is buried in Horn Cemetery outside of Zollarsville, his tombstone states birth as June 24th, 1930 and death Dec. 30, 1914. Sources for Isaac LEONARD Some Ancestors and Descendants of Avery LEONARD of Seneca County, Ohio, Harry S. Blaine, Press of Gordon A Blaine, 1933. Page 18 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort's children, their birth dates, spouses, and wedding dates where available. Copies available through the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Ind., among others. Annals of the LEONARD-Hutchinson Families, Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson, 1949. Page 44 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort's children, birth, marriage, and death dates where available. Jennie was a daughter of Edmund LEONARD, William and Mary?s oldest child. She was also the children's librarian at the Uniontown (Fayette Co., PA.) Free Public Library founded by her brother McClellan LEONARD. Jennie exchanged information with Harry S. Blaine and was duly credited for such in his work. Copies of Annals available through the Uniontown Public Library, Uniontown, PA., among others. US Census Reports of 1830-1910: Washington County, PA; Delaware and Marion Counties, OH. Available through LDS Family History Centers, National Archives and Records Administration, most libraries, and online at Ancestry.com. LEONARD Family History, Nine Generations Descending from Solomon LEONARD and Sarah Chandler LEONARD, Granddaughter of James Chilton, Mayflower Pilgrim, G. Allan Vaughan, 1994-2005. Extensive documentation on the Eighth Generation from Solomon, among others. A work still in progress. Probate Records of William LEONARD of Marion County, Ohio, 1881. The History of Marion County, Ohio, and its Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by J. Wilbur Jacoby, A. M. Marion, Ohio, 1907. Biographical sketch of James Herron LEONARD, p. 483. Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, PA., J.H. Beers & Co., Chicago, Ill. 1893. P. 155 notes the marriage of daughter Isabelle LEONARD to Dr. JA Patterson. Washington County, PA. Early Marriage Index, compiled by Citizens Library Genealogical Records Group, prepared by The Genealogical Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania, published by Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Pittsburgh, PA. Page 118 lists the marriage of Isaac LEONARD to Amanda COX. Orphan?s Court Docket ?H? of Washington County, PA. 1856-1860, prepared by the Citizen?s Library Genealogical Records Group of Washington County, PA, 1980. P. 178 names Amada COX and Isaac LEONARD as survivors of Andrew Cox. | Isaac LEONARD
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| 116 | Isaac took part in the Narragansett Expedition in 1675, for which son Isaac LEONARD of Bridgewater claimed a grant in 1733. He was a weaver. Isaac of Bridgewater and wife Deliverance sold land with dwelling and barn in Bridgewater 29 Feb 1705/6. He owned land in Mendon and Worchester. He was of Bridgewater 27 March, 1717 when he transferred Worchester land, wife Deliverance consenting 7 March, 1719/20; son Benjamin on 9 March, 1719/20 attested he saw Isaac sign. On 5 April, 1717 acknowledged 10 Dec. 1717, Isaac LEONARD of Bridgewater gave to son Joseph LEONARD his homestead in Bridgewater, on condition Isaac have lifetime use. No Plymouth County probate or land records were found to connect probable child Deliverance. References: Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, vol. 2; p. 24. VR Bridgewater, Braintree VR p. 633 Tag 46:121. Bridgewater by MITCHELL pp. 245, 341. NEHGR 16:145. LEONARD Family pp. 44-5. King Phillip's War p. 428. Boston Transcript 19 Feb 1917 #6058-10. Plymouth County LR 8:65; 14:19 (Isaac LEONARD); 38:201 (Benjamn LEONARD) Middlese3x Co. LR 21:70 (Isaac LEONARD) | Isaac LEONARD
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| 117 | Marriage Record, Fayette County, Connersville, IN: Isaac LEONARD to Christina Messersmith, pg. 152: Be it remembered that on the 3rd day of July 1824 a marriage License was issued to the above named parties by Jonathan McCarty Clerk of the Fayette Circuit Court which license is not on file now and afterwards to wit The following marriage return was filed in the Clerks Office of said Fayette Circuit Court viz: This is to certify that the within persons were joined in Matrimony on this the 4th day of July 1824 by William Thompson 1850 Indiana Census, Fayette County, Connersville Twp Name: Christiana LEONARD Age: 47 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1803 Birth Place: Virginia Gender: Female Home in 1850(City,County,State): Connersville, Fayette, Indiana Household Members: Name Age Almyra LEONARD 14 Amanda J LEONARD 2 Angeline LEONARD 17 Benjamin F LEONARD 1 Christiana LEONARD 47 Jemima LEONARD 20 Katharine LEONARD 18 Minerva LEONARD 27 NOTE: All the above children were born in Iowa | Isaac LEONARD
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| 118 | Notes courtesy Paul Clay, Longwell descendant: From Longwell Family Paper Thelma Christiansen. from Linda Hoffman Following is a transcription of Isaac's will. The daughter's names are bolded and underlined for emphasis. ===================================== Will of Isaac Leonard dec'd Pleas held at the Court House in Delaware on the 1st day of April A.D. 1845 before the honorable Orsamus Bonjour president Judge & Ahab Franks, William Gillons & Marshall L. Griffin, Esq his associated Judge of the court of common pleas in & for the county of Delaware in the state of Ohio. This day the last will & testament of Isaac Leonard, deceased was produced in open court & proved by his testimony of the subscribing witnesses as reduced writing approved thereto & ordered to be recorded and therefrom on motion of George Leonard & O. D. Hough the execution in said will named. It is ordered that letters testamentary be granted them upon them entering into bonds in the sum of $2000.00 with Charles Neal & Abijah Leonard as security. And it is further ordered that William Williams, Benjamin F. Loufborrow & Granbury R. Dalby appraise property of said estate. I Isaac Leonard of the county of Delaware in the state of Ohio do make and publish this my last will & testament in manner and form following that is to say First \endash It is my will that my funeral expenses & all my just debts be fully paid. Second I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Nancy in lieu of her dower the rents, profits use occupancy and benefit of all my real property after the payment of my debts, until each of my four children, Minerva, Sarah L., Frances & Harriet Leonard shall come to full age. I mean eighteen years during which time my said wife is to maintain & suitably school & educate said children but if said children should all die before they become of age as aforesaid or if my wife should marry before that period then from that time she is only to have the use of one third of my real property during her life, and after my said children come of age as aforesaid if my wife still remain a widow it is my desire that my said wife enjoy & receive one third of the use, profits & rents of my real estate and that the other two thirds be equally divided among my several children. Third, I do hereby nominate & appoint George Leonard & O. D. Hough executors of this my last will & testament hereby authorizing & empowering them to compromise, adjust, release & discharge in such manner as they think proper the debts & claims due such. I also authorize and empower them if it shall become necessary to pay my debts, to sell by private sale or otherwise in such manner & upon such terms of credit as they shall think proper or otherwise all or any part of my real estate & deed to purchasers to execute acknowledge & deliver in fee simple. I also give my executors the exclusive right of renting & taking care of my real property until my children come of age for which they are said to have such reasonable compensation as may be allowed by the court. Fourth after my personal property has been appraised by the appraisers that will be appointed by Court & a years support set off for my wife & children which I desire to be done soon as possible after my death when my executors will be also authorized and empowered to sell all or any part of my personal property either at public or private sale or in both ways as they may think most to the advantage of my estate & if my executors deem the allowance for the year support too small for the widow & children the may give them such further portion of my personal property as they may deem necessary & proper. I hereby revoke all former wills by me made. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this nineteenth day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty four. Isaac Leonard [seal] Signed & acknowledged by the said Isaac Leonard as his last will & testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence \endash Abijah Leonard, Joseph Leonard. The state of Ohio, Delaware County Court of Common Pleas April term 1845. Personally appeared in open court Abijah Leonard and Joseph Leonard who being duly sworn depose and say that the paper before them purporting to be the lst will and testament of Isaac Leonard now deceased was by the said Isaac Leonard acknowledged, published & declared to be his last will & testament in the presence of these deponents that the said deceased was of lawful age, that he was of sound and disposing mind & memory and under no restraint as they verily believe; that they subscribed the same as witnesses in the presence & at the request of the testator and in the presence of each other. Abijah Leonard Joseph Leonard Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 1st day of April AD1845. W D Hein Clerk Recorded the foregoing will April 12, 1845 Attest W. D. Hein Clerk | Isaac LEONARD
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| 119 | Notes courtesy Paul Clay, Longwell descendant: Birth from Joseph Leonard Bible Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Brown, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M432_675; Page: 301; Image: 410. Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California; Roll: T623 111; Page: 19A; . Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Campbell, Santa Clara, California; Roll: T624_105; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 494. Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_104; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 75; Image: 140. | Isaac Newton LEONARD
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| 120 | James Herron LEONARD (1842-1915) s/o William7 and Mary Van Ort LEONARD James Herron LEONARD (b. 19 Aug. 1842, m. Martha Wilson 12 Sept. 1865, d. 7 Nov. 1915), raised* in Washington County, Pennsylvania, like his father and grandfather before him, was the eighth of nine children born to William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD of Somerset township. Martha ?Mattie? Wilson (b. 30 Sept. 1836, d. 23 June 1909) was the daughter of daughter of Samuel and Lovina Wilson, of Marion County, Ohio. *It?s possible that James Herron was born in the brief period when the family apparently lived in Fayette County 1841-42. Jenny LEONARD Hutchinson indicates they moved back to the family homestead prior to Daniel LEONARD?s death (William?s father) 28 July 1842. Descendants of James Herron LEONARD Children of James Herron LEONARD and Mattie Wilson LEONARD, based on US Census reports and two biographical sketches was: 1. Infant Census report of 1900 indicates Mattie had two children, only one survived. The child never appeared in previous censuses, there?s no indication when it was born or died. 2. Zoa E. LEONARD b. 26 Sept. 1873, m. Dr. William J. Keyes, 2 May 1900, divorced prior to 1930, d. 1949. No known children. Dr. Keyes was a dentist, son of William H. Keyes and Mary E. Day, born in Mushingum Co., Ohio. He and Zoa relocated to Spokane, WA. prior to 1910. Census Summaries for James Herron LEONARD 1840 - The 1840 census shows James Herron?s father William living in Somerset township, Washington County, PA. He and wife Mary (Van Ort) have six children: two below the age of five, one between the ages of five and ten, and three between the ages of ten and fifteen. [James Herron wouldn?t be born for another two years. There are indications from LEONARD historian Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson that the family may have moved to Fayette County, PA. for a short period 1841-42 and then returned two Somerset township, Washington County, prior to the grandfather?s death in July 1842.] 1850 - The 1850 census is the first to list each individual family member, their age at the time of census, their occupations, and the value of their real estate. The family is residing in Somerset township, Washington County, PA. James Herron isn?t listed in the LEONARD household, but would?ve been 8 years old. His absence in the census may have been an oversight, or he may have been living, yet uncounted, with his widowed grandmother two houses away. The one residence lying between Mary and William LEONARD and his mother Lucretia LEONARD was owned by?James Herron, 59, and his family of six. Something remarkable must have happened to make James Herron LEONARD his namesake. [James? father would move his entire family, save for older brothers Edmund (b. 1825) and Isaac (b. 1827 or 1830), to Delaware and later Marion County, Ohio, in 1854. The rest of the siblings were Daniel (b. 1830), Lydia (b. 1833), William H. (b. 1836), Joseph (b. 1837), Mary Jane (b. 1840), James Herron (b. 1842), and Thomas (b. 1844).] 1860 ? In 1860, James Herron, 19, was one of three children still living with their parents, William, 57, and Mary, 56, in Pleasant township, Marion County, Ohio. Mary Jane, 20, and Thomas, 15, were also at home. Daniel, 30, had married and moved to Taylor County, Iowa. Lydia, 27, married and moved to Waldo township. William H., 24, and Joseph, 23, are both missing in the 1860 census, and are thought to be in Kansas and Indian (Oklahoma) Territories respectively. Their father William, a farmer, is the head of the Marion County household. His is just one of the 13 LEONARD households in the Marion and Delaware County area, some having arrived from Washington County, PA., as early as 1823. [James? mother, Mary, died of typhoid in September of 1868. His father re-married Catharine Somerlot eighteen months later.] 1870 ? By 1870, James Herron, 27, had moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, and back, married Mattie (Martha) Wilson, 24, clerked and then started his own dry goods store in LaRue, Ohio. The 1870 census finds him living in Montgomery township, Marion County, with his wife and younger brother Thomas. He lists his real estate value as $1200 and personal property at $4000. [Other sources indicate James was appointed postmaster of LaRue in 1870, a position he held until 1881. James founded a Masonic Lodge in 1872, a private bank in 1877, the LaRue elevator in 1878, a local real estate subdivision in 1879, and a local telephone company at some point in the same decade.] 1880 ? The 1880 census shows James Herron, age 36, with wife Martha (?Mattie?), 33, and daughter Zoa, 6, on High Street in LaRue, Montgomery township, Marion County, Ohio. He still lists himself as a dry goods merchant, despite the many titles he holds in several local companies. [James Herron?s father, William, died on 26 Oct. 1881, making J.H. his executor and naming all nine children in his will.] 1890 - The vast majority of census records for 1890, including those for Marion County, OH.., were destroyed in a 1921 fire at the Commerce Department building in Washington, D.C. [Other sources show James? Bank of LaRue incorporating as a State Bank in 1892, and his hosting a reception for Presidential candidate William McKinley in 1896.] 1900 ? By the turn of the century, James Herron, 57, lists himself as ?banker.? He and Mattie, 53, have been married 34 years and now have two borders: sister-in-law Elizabeth Stone, 51, (widowed) and her daughter, May, 24. Zoa, 25, has married dentist William James Keyes and moved to Springfield, Springfield township, Clarke County, Ohio. James Herron and Mattie list themselves as the parents of two children, one surviving. [This is the first mention of a second child, only James, Mattie, and Zoa are buried on the family plot in the LaRue cemetery. There is an infant LEONARD child, listed as the daughter of J.H. and Mattie Bonner [sic] in the Bowling Green cemetery, no death date listed.] 1910 ? The census of 1910 shows James Herron, 67, and Martha, 63, still living on High Street in LaRue, Montgomery township, Marion County, Ohio. James lists his occupation as bank vice president and Mattie once again lists herself as the mother of two children, one surviving. [James Herron and Mattie set off on a long trip in the fall of 1915, stopping in Taylor County, Iowa to visit the surviving offspring of Daniel LEONARD (1830-1912), then moving on to visit their daughter Zoa and her husband in Spokane, Washington. James Herron died of a stroke, at his daughter?s home, on 7 Nov. 1915, seven weeks after celebrating his fiftieth wedding anniversary in Spokane. The LaRue News carried the news of his death in a front page article the following week.] 1920 ? The 1920 census finds Martha ?Mattie? LEONARD, 74, living with her daughter Zoa and son-in-law William Keyes in Baldwin Precinct, Spokane County, Washington. [Mattie Wilson LEONARD died in 1925 and is buried in the family plot, alongside James Herron LEONARD and daughter Zoa, in the LaRue cemetery, LaRue, Ohio.] 1930 ? The 1930 census shows Zoa, 57, divorced and living alone in Ward 3 of Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. She disappears in the 1940 census and died in 1949. Additional Notes for James Herron LEONARD James and Mattie LEONARD?s elegant home, which once hosted a future president of the United States, still stands and is still occupied on South High Street, LaRue, Marion County, Ohio. Notes on the Centennial History and Celebration of LaRue Lodge #463 mention that Mrs. Zoa Keys [sic] still owned a building next to the lodge on March 15, 1925. James Herron LEONARD states that the LEONARD family originated in France, brothers Daniel and Edmund said it originated in England, still others say Germany. Depending on the time frame, all three are correct. The name LEONARD is as Anglo-Saxon as they come, dating back to sixth-century Europe, long before any of these countries existed. Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson, daughter of Edmund LEONARD, James? brother, wrote, in a letter to Harry S. Blaine, that Zoa LEONARD Keyes had visited her several times since marrying and moving to Spokane, Washington. From The History of Marion County, Ohio Leggett, Conway & Co., Chicago, 1883. James H LEONARD, (Montgomery Township) senior partner of the firm of LEONARD, Rhodes & Co., at La Rue, was born near Bentleysville, Washington County, Penn., in August 1842. He came to Marion County, Ohio, with his parents, William and Mary (Vanort) LEONARD, about the year 1856. Mr. LEONARD passed his early years on a farm, and in 1864 came to the village of La Rue, where he found employment as a clerk in the dry goods store of Seffner, Lucas, Green & Co., remaining with them some three years, when, having acquired a sufficient knowledge of the business, he became a partner in a firm known as Myers, LEONARD & Hastings. This firm continued one year, when the business was closed and the partnership dissolved. Soon afterward, in 1868, he formed a partnership with Mr. J. J. Hopkins, under the firm name of Hopkins & LEONARD, to do a general dry goods business. This business continued fifteen years, and their store became, through the fair dealing and thoroughly gentlemanly characteristics of the firm, the most popular store in the village, and doing the most business. Mr. Hopkins retired from the business in March 1883, when Mr. LEONARD associated with himself in the business William A. and Charles P. Rhodes, under the firm name of LEONARD, Rhodes & Co. Mr. LEONARD was married, September 12, 1865, to Miss Mattie Wilson, of Waldo Township, this county, and a daughter of Samuel Wilson. They have one child - Zoa E., born September 26, 1873. Since Mr. LEONARD's residence in La Rue, he has been foremost. in all those public enterprises calculated to promote the general welfare of the village and vicinity, standing up like a man and advocating what he thought was right in the way of public improvements for the general benefit of the public against much opposition, and not sneaking in the dark, like others who could be mentioned, that secretly were in favor of them, but publicly were blatant panderers to the prejudices which existed in the minds of some of the citizens against gravel roads Mr. LEONARD was appointed Postmaster in La Rue in 1870, and held that position until September 1881. He is a member of La Rue Lodge, No. 463, F. & A. M., and of the Dayton Chapter, Rose Croix; also of the Ohio Consistory Thirty-second Degree, A. A. S. R., Cincinnati. William and Mary (Vanort) LEONARD came from near Bentleysville, Washington County, Penn., to Ohio with their family, including James H in October 1856. They located near Delaware, Delaware County, and afterward in Marlborough Township, of the same county, remaining at the first place about six months; at the latter one year. They then came to Marion County and lived on the Osborn farm in Richland Township four years; then on the Ruppley farm in Pleasant Township for two years, when Mr. LEONARD bought a small place one mile west of Locust Grove, in Pleasant Township in 1864. His wife died at this place in September 1868, and, having married the second time, sold this place and bought another small farm one mile further south, where he lived until the fall of 1878, and then came to La Rue, where he lived until his death, which took place in October 1881. His widow still resides in La Rue. From The History of Marion County, Ohio, and It?s Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by J. Wilbur Jacoby, A.M., Marion, Ohio, 1907, p. 483: James H. LEONARD, vice-president of the LaRue Bank Company at LaRue, president of the LaRue Telephone Company, and prominently identified with, other important business enterprises in this section, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, August 19, 1842, and is a son of William and Mary (Vanort) LEONARD. The LEONARD family originated in France [sic]. Daniel LEONARD, the grandfather of James H. LEONARD., was born in New Jersey and removed to Washington County, Pennsylvania, where William LEONARD, father of James H. was born in 1803. The latter died in 1882. The mother of our subject was born in 1804 and died when about 64 years of age, her death being the first break in the family circle, which included nine children. The brothers and sisters of our subject were: Edmond, who died at Uniontown, Pennsylvania: Isaac, who resides, in Washington County, Pennsylvania; Daniel, who lives in Taylor County, Iowa; Lydia, deceased, formerly the wife of Charles Shafer, a resident of Kansas; William, who resides in Kansas; Joseph, whose home is in Oklahoma: Mary J., wife of John Strine, residing at Waldo; and Thomas L., who lives at Lorain, Ohio. When James H. LEONARD was about 12 years of age, the family moved to Delaware County, Ohio, settling on a farm there in the fall of 1854. Our subject's education was obtained in the district schools and he remained at home assisting his father until he was about 22 years of age. After one year spent at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in the fall of 1864 he came to LaRue, where he worked for a year in a grain elevator and for two years clerked in a store and then entered into the mercantile business, in which he remained for some 20 years. After disposing of his mercantile interests, Mr. LEONARD engaged in banking and has also invested a large amount of capital in various financial enterprises in which he holds large interests. In 1882 the LaRue Bank was opened for business and for some years was operated as a private bank, but later was incorporated by James H. LEONARD, who conducted it for some 10 years. In 1892 it was incorporated as a State bank, with a capital stock of $30,000, its officers being: W. L. Raub, president; G. C. Allinger, vice-president; James H. LEONARD, cashier; and M.. A. Taylor, assistant cashier. Its board of directors were as follows: W. L. Raub, James H. LEONARD, Milton Morral, G. C. Allinger and Charles F. Stahle. In the course of years some changes have come about in the officers and directors of this very prosperous institution, and the following capitalists now make up the officers and directing board: W. L. Raub, president; James H. LEONARD, vice-president; Lincoln G. Copeland, cashier: and D. H. Clement, assistant cashier. The directors are: W. L. Raub, James H. LEONARD, Lincoln G. Copeland, Milton Morral, C. F. Stahle, W. L. Guthery and W. L. Morral. Mr. LEONARD has been a far-seeing business man and has been particularly alive to local opportunities. He was one of the main movers in the organization of the LaRue Telephone Company, which is capitalized at $50,000 and of which he is president, and is also the vice-president of the Union Portland Cement Company, of Rushsylvania, Ohio, which has a capital stock of $600,000. Other less prominent enterprises enjoy his favor and profit by his advice. Mr. LEONARD was united in marriage with Mattie Wilson, a daughter of Samuel and Lovina Wilson, of Marion County, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Mrs. O. E. Keyes, wife of Dr. W. J. Keyes, of Marysville, Ohio. In political life, Mr. LEONARD has been an active supporter of the Republican party since young manhood and is something of a county leader. He is a 32nd degree Mason, holding membership in the blue lodge at LaRue and the consistory at Cincinnati. He is one of LaRue's most representative men. Mr. LEONARD's portrait accompanies this sketch. From The LaRue (Ohio) News, 12 Nov. 1915, p. 1 (portrait included), ?James H. LEONARD, Foremost Citizen of LaRue, Succumbs to Apoplexy in Spokane, Washington?: ?Passing of One of the Most Eminent of Marion County?s Stalwart Residents ? Known and Respected by a Multitude and Recognized as the Grand Old Man of LaRue? Not in years have the wires conveyed to this village a message so sadly received as that which told of the death of James H. LEONARD, which occurred at the home of his daughter, Dr. and Mrs. W.J. Keyes, in Spokane, Washington, last Sunday afternoon at 3)30 o?clock. Apoplexy was the cause of death. Mr. and Mrs. LEONARD started from this village on August 29th on a western trip, expecting to remain away from home for several months. Their first stop of consequence was at Corning, in southwestern Iowa, where they remained for a couple of weeks as the guests of the family of a deceased brother of Mr. LEONARD. From that point they went to Spokane, in which city their daughter, Mrs. W.J. Keyes, and husband, reside. Mr. LEONARD had been in failing health for a year or more, yet his energetic disposition never weakened, and the long western tour was undertaken with the hope that a change of climate might restore his old-time vitality. While his death was not unexpected here, the fact of his passing cast a gloom about the community here, such as it has not encountered in many years before. Mr. LEONARD was a citizen of the stalwart type, a splendid example of a self-made man and one who had won success in business and in private life and constantly maintained the respect and enjoyed the unqualified confidence of his townspeople and those of many outside communities. His was a life well spent, characterizing the achievement of a man who attained prominence and proved himself worthy of his station by his innumerable deeds of accomplishment for the betterment of the community wherein he had spent the major part of a long and eventful career. Mr. LEONARD was a son of William and Mary LEONARD and was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania August 19, 1842. He was aged twelve years when his parents came to Delaware county and settled on a farm. He remained with his parents until he had arrived at the age of twenty-two years, when he went west and became a citizen of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, for about one year. Late in 1864 he came to LaRue and worked at clerical positions for three years. At the end of that interval, he embarked in business for himself, that of conducting a dry goods store in this village. The firm of Hopkins & LEONARD is still remembered as being one of the most substantial enterprises Marion county possessed a quarter of a century since. After a score of years of mercantile experience, he engaged in conducting a private bank, under the name of the LaRue Bank. A dozen years later, in 1902, he merged his private bank into an incorporated institution and became cashier of the bank, styled The LaRue Bank company. After three years as cashier, he became vice-president of the bank, a position he held at the time of his death. He assisted in the organization of the LaRue Telephone company and for years had held the presidency of that concern. He was financially interested in a number of other important enterprises, in this village and elsewhere. From the start he qualified as a ?booster,? and that to in the fullest extent of the term. He liked the citizenship and the community; he made the interest of both his interests, and in personal efforts and in financial aid he manifested his love and affection in no uncertain manner. In lodge circles, he was ever active, indicating his strong liking for secret society work. He was a member of LaRue Lodge, No. 463, F & A.M., which he helped to institute. He was a thirty-second degree Mason, holding membership in the consistory in Cincinnati. He was a member of Walter Scott lodge, No. 214, Knights of Pythias, of this village; also a member of the Elk lodge at Marion. He loved the society of his friends and he was always the recipient of the cordial good will of those with whom he came in most frequent contact. September 12, 1865, Mr. LEONARD was married in this county to Miss Mattie Wilson, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson of Waldo township. Their journey as companions in life was along one, as on September 12th of the current year, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in faraway Spokane. Mr. LEONARD is survived by his widow, and a daughter, one sister, Mrs. John Strine of Waldo, and three brothers, T.L. LEONARD of Lorain, Joseph LEONARD of Virden, Oklahoma, and William LEONARD of Kansas. Funeral services were held at the late home of the deceased in this village, at 2 o?clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. F.J. Reinbarth, officiating. The funeral was in charge of the Masonic lodges. Internment was made in the mausoleum in the LaRue cemetery. Sources for James Herron LEONARD Some Ancestors and Descendants of Avery LEONARD of Seneca County, Ohio, Harry S. Blaine, Press of Gordon A Blaine, 1933. Page 18 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, their birth dates, spouses, and wedding dates where available. Copies available through the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Ind., among others. Annals of the LEONARD-Hutchinson Families, Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson, 1949. Page 44 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, birth, marriage, and death dates where available. Jennie was a daughter of Edmund LEONARD, William and Mary?s oldest child. She was also the children?s librarian at the Uniontown (Fayette Co., PA.) Free Public Library founded by her brother McClellan LEONARD. Jennie exchanged information with Harry S. Blaine and was duly credited for such in his work. Copies of Annals available through the Uniontown Public Library, Uniontown, PA., among others. Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson Special Collection ? Family Notes Jennie left a collection of letters, photographs, and assorted items to the Uniontown Public Library. Other family members have added notes, transcriptions, and information in the years since her death in 1953. US Census Reports of 1840-1930: Washington and Fayette Counties, PA; Delaware and Marion Counties, OH; Taylor County, IA. Available through LDS Family History Centers, National Archives and Records Administration, most libraries, and online at Ancestry.com. LEONARD Family History, Nine Generations Descending from Solomon LEONARD and Sarah Chandler LEONARD, Granddaughter of James Chilton, Mayflower Pilgrim, G. Allan Vaughan, 1994-2005. Extensive documentation on the Eighth Generation from Solomon, among others. A work still in progress. The History of Marion County, Ohio Leggett, Conway & Co., Chicago, 1883 The History of Marion County, Ohio, and It?s Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by J. Wilbur Jacoby, A.M., Marion, Ohio, 1907, p. 483 The LaRue (Ohio) News, 12 Nov. 1915, p. 1 (portrait included), ?James H. LEONARD, Foremost Citizen of LaRue, Succumbs to Apoplexy in Spokane, Washington?: Marion County cemetery inscriptions, marriage and death records. Probate records of William LEONARD?s estate, 1881. JAMES H. LEONARD, (PICTURE) vice-president of the LaRue Bank Company at LaRue, president of the LaRue Telephone Company, and prominently identified with, other important business enterprises in this section, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, August 19, 1842, and is a son of William and Mary (Vanort) LEONARD. The LEONARD family originated in France. Daniel LEONARD, the grandfather of James H. LEONARD., was born in New Jersey and removed to Washington County, Pennsylvania, where William LEONARD, father of James H.. was born in 1803. The latter died in 1882. The mother of our subject was born in 1804 and died when about 64 years of age, her death being the first break in the family circle, which included nine children. The brothers and sisters of our subject were: Edmond, who died at Uniontown, Pennsylvania: Isaac. who resides, in Washington County, Pennsylvania; Daniel, who lives in Taylor County, Iowa; Lydia, deceased, formerly the wife of Charles Shafer, a resident of Kansas; William, who resides in Kansas; Joseph, whose home is in Oklahoma: Mary J., wife of John Strine, residing at Waldo; and Thomas L., who lives at Lorain, Ohio. When James H. LEONARD was about 12 years of age, the family moved to Delaware County, Ohio, settling on a farm there in the fall of 1854. Our subject's education was obtained in the district schools and he remained at home assisting his father until he was about 22 years of age. After one year spent at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in the fall of 1864 he came to LaRue, where he worked for a year in a grain elevator and for two years clerked in a store and then entered into the mercantile business, in which he remained for some 20 years. After disposing of his mercantile interests, Mr. LEONARD engaged in banking and has also invested a large amount of capital in various financial enterprises in which he holds large interests. In 1882 the LaRue Bank was opened for business and for some years was operated as a private bank, but later was incorporated by James H. LEONARD, who conducted it for some 10 years. In 1892 it was incorporated as a State bank, with a capital stock of $30,000, its officers being: W. L. Raub, president; G. C. Allinger, vice-president; James H. LEONARD, cashier; and M.. A. Taylor, assistant cashier. Its board of directors were as follows: W. L. Raub, James H. LEONARD, Milton Morral, G. C. Allinger and Charles F. Stahle. In the course of years some changes have come about in the officers and directors of this very prosperous institution, and the following capitalists now make up the officers and directing board: W. L. Raub, president; James H. LEONARD, vice-president; Lincoln G. Copeland, cashier: and D. H. Clement, assistant cashier. The directors are: W. L. Raub, James H. LEONARD, Lincoln G. Copeland, Milton Morral, C. F. Stahle, W. L. Guthery and W. L. Morral. Mr. LEONARD has been a far-seeing business man and has been particularly alive to local opportunities. He was one of the main movers in the organization of the LaRue Telephone Company, which is capitalized at $50,000 and of which he is president, and is also the vice-president of the Union Portland Cement Company, of Rushsylvania, Ohio, which has a capital stock of $600,000. Other less prominent enterprises enjoy his favor and profit by his advice. Mr. LEONARD was united in marriage with Mattie Wilson, a daughter of Samuel and Lovina Wilson, of Marion County, Ohio, and they have one daughter, Mrs. O. E. Keyes, wife of Dr. W. J. Keyes, of Marysville, Ohio. In political life, Mr. LEONARD has been an active supporter of the Republican party since young manhood and is something of a county leader. He is a 32nd degree Mason, holding membership in the blue lodge at LaRue and the consistory at Cincinnati. He is one of LaRue's most representative men. Mr. LEONARD's portrait accompanies this sketch. --------------------------- From the LaRue, Marion County, Ohio centenial book http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/larue.htm William McKinley, while running for President of the United States, visited LaRue in 1896. He made a front porch speech at the home of Dr. Scott, now the Keith Ridgway home. This speech was followed by a reception at the J. H. LEONARD home, now the Don Lingo Home. ---------------------------- From the LaRue, Marion County LaRue Sesquicontennial History, LARUE LODGE #463 1872-1972 http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Marion/laruelod.htm The first meeting was held above the current Dennis Pharmacy on May 18, 1872. First, an organizational meeting when Bro. Luke Lenox was selected Chairman and Bro. James H. LEONARD, Secretary. After the reading of the warrant and some discussion, James LEONARD moved to organize and motion carried. The brethren then proceeded to the stated meeting. | James Herron LEONARD
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| 121 | From "Hupps Regard", p200: James R.7 LEONARD Sr. (John B.6, Andrew Jackson5, Amanda4 COX, Margaret3 HUPP, George W.2, Everhart1) was born in Deemston Boro, Washington Co. PA 30 Aug 1918. James died 12 Dec 1996 in Cookeville Health Care Center, Cookeville TN. His body was interred 16 Dec 1996 in Greene County Memorial Park, Greene Co. PA. He married twice. He married Abbie LYBARGER 24 Feb 1942. Abbie died 11 Aug 1982. He married Roberta COCHRAN 14 May 1983. James R. LEONARD Sr. and Abbie LYBARGER had the following children: i. James R.8 LEONARD Jr.. ii. Cathy LEONARD. She married ?????? NEWPORT. iii. William Jackson LEONARD. | James Richard LEONARD
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| 122 | From a page on Jemima Leonard AXTELL in "The Annals of the Leonard-Hutchinson Familes" by Jennie LEONARD HUTCHINSON, 1949: Jemima was noted for her beauty, wit and sense of humor, and upon their arrival at Elizabethtown, then the port of entry, they stopped at an Inn, where the Inn keepers sone was much smitten with Jemima and asked if he might wait upon her that evening, she replied that she would see hwat her jusband said about it when he came. (Henry Axtell died about 1753.) Jemima LEONARD AXTELL married a second time, Marrying Squire Matthew LUM and had several children. She lived to a great age, more than ninety years and died at the home of Japhet Byram, a mile north of the village of Mendham, N.J..Two of Jemima's brothers were Benjamin, who married Martha Hains (or Harris) Mar. 8, 1750 and Caleb, who married Jemima Minthorn, Jan. 27, 1748. Her father was a land owner in Berminster Tws'p. in 1755 and is recorded as a taxpayer in 1760. This I obtained from Mrs. H.P. Christman, of Washington, PA. who is a member of the D.A.R.'s on the record of Maj. Henry Axtell. You will note that Jemima died at the home of Japher Byram, and Bishop Leonard speaks of Rev. Elijah Bryam of Bridgewater,MA. who married Sarah Leonard, as being the first Presbyterian minister of Mendham. Jennie Leonard Hutchinson | Jemima LEONARD
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| 123 | Jemima probably never married as seen by deed in Johnson County In Book O, pg 425"she is lawfully seized of the premises as of a sine prole and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee simple(she is spinster daughter with no children of her own) This deed conveys land after the death of her father Abner LEONARD. Judy Holloway Porter: July 30, 2001 She has a Jemima LEONARD buried in Tipton County, IN Brookside Cemetery, died 2 March 1874, age 73 years. 1860 Federal Census, Indiana, Tipton County, Liberty Twp Daniel Johns age 19, b. Ohio Sarah age 19, b. IN James C. age one month b. IN Jemima LEONARD, age 65 b. Ohio 1870 Indiana Census, Tipton County, Liberty Twp. Holaway, ? age 31, b. IN Nancy age 27 b. IN James age 6, b. IN Sarah age 3, b. IN Margaret age 1, b. IN B? George age 13 b. IN Amanda J. age 18, housekeeper b. IN LEONARD, Permela age 30, head of household b. IN George age 18 b. IN Celia age 15, b. IN Jemima age 11 b. IN Permelia age 8 b. IN William age 2 b. IN 1870 Indiana, Tipton County, Liberty Twp census LEONARD, Jemima, age 70 b. IN (?) this I question, other census has born OH, also KY Abner and Mehitable lived in NC for 11 years, then Ohio. Mehitable's father, Samuel SEWARD died in Bracken County Ky. Abner was the Administrator for his estate; could be that Jemima was born in KY. LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of Jemima LEONARD Dec'd Book 2, pg 80,81 Dated September 29, 1873 Tipton County, IN recorded March 14th, 1874...... Be it remembered that on the 14th day of March 1874 the following will of Jemima LEONARD dec'd was filed in this office towit...In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Jemima LEONARD of Tipton County in the State of Indiana de make and publish this my last will and testament Item 1st..I give and devise to PHILIP B. LEONARD in liu of my maintenance during my life and for this compensation therefore my farm situated in Tipton County in THE STATE OF INDIANA containing Forty acres more or less Item Second...I give devise and bequeath to the said PHILIP B. LEONARD fourteen head of hogs I also give devise and bequeath to the said PHILLIP B. LEONARD Seven head of sheep and cow and two calves and all other stock in which I may have any interest at the time of my Decease Item Third...I do hereby nominate and appoint PHILLIP B. LEONARD EXECUTOR OF THIS MY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT HEREBY AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING HIM TO COMPROMISE ADJUST RELEASE AND DISCHARGE IN SUCH MANNER AS HE MAY DEEM PROPER THE DEBTS AND CLAIMS DUE ME IN TESTAMONY WHERE OF I HAVE HERE UNTO SET MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1873 Jemima LEONARD (her mark, Seal) Witnesses Signed and acknowledged by said Jemima LEONARD as her last will in our presence and signed by us in her presence; S.P Wheeler and H.W. Swaine(?) | Jemima LEONARD
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| 124 | LEONARD, Jennie E. - 19 Sager, Benjamin Marks - 23 1/13/1897 Rev. A. D. Matthews | Jennie LEONARD
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| 125 | History of Washington County 1926, p.239-41 John Braden LEONARD, burgess of the borough of Deemston and house agent for the Vesta Coal Company at Vestaburg, and one of the best known men in the southern part of Washington County, is a native son of Washington County and a member of one of the old families here. He was born at Zollarsville on March 4, 1887, a son of A. JACKSON and Effie Lenora (Crumrine) LEONARD, both of whom were also born in this county. The latter is still living, now a resident of Fredericktown. She is a daughter of Demas and Mary Crumrine, the latter of whom spent her last days at Beallsville. Demas Crumrine, a member of the pioneer Crumrine family in this county, long survived his wife and his last days were spent in the neighboring county of Greene. Until his retirement he had for years been engaged in business as a blacksmith at Beallsville, having his shop on the old national road, and was widely known throughout this region. He was a deacon in the Methodist Episcopal church and in politics was a republican. The late A. JACKSON LEONARD, who died at Deemston on March 18, 1918, was born in this county in 1852, and was a son of Isaac and Amanda (Cox) LEONARD, members of pioneer families here and whose last days were here spent. Isaac LEONARD was a blacksmith, doing business in the Zollarsville neighborhood. Politically he was a democrat, and he and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. A. JACKSON LEONARD was for some years after his marriage engaged in farming and then became connected with the operations of the Monongahela Gas Company and was long employed by that concern, for some time as head timekeeper and later as a field manager. He was a democrazt and had rendered public service as a school director and in other local capacities. John B. LEONARD acquired the better part of his local schooling in the Sandy Plains school and supplemented this by special school work at Homestead. for three years attending night school there. He then was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and was presently placed in charge of that company?s freight and transfer station at Homestead. For eleven years Mr. LEONARD remained in their employ and then, in May, 1918, he became engaged in his present capacity as house agent for the Vesta Coal Company of Vestaburg, making his home at Deemston, Rural Mail Route No. 2 out of Clarksville, where he and his family are very comfortably situated. Mr. LEONARD is a republican and is now (1925) rendering public service as burgess of his local borough. He is a charter member of the Deemston grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, is a member of Triad Lodge No. 1064, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Clarksville, and he and his wife are members of the East Bethlehem Baptist church, of the congregation of which he is the clerk. On June 7, 1911, at Homestead, John B. LEONARD was united in marriage to Miss Queene Sharp and they have three children: John Braden (Jr.), born on March 14. 1912; Flora Belle and James Richard, born on August 30, 1918. Mrs. LEONARD is a graduate nurse, having had her training in one of the leading hospitals in Philadelphia, and prior to her marriage had been for some time engaged as a professional nurse in Washington County. She was born in this county and is a daughter of J. R. and Flora Belle (Braden) Sharp, both of whom were born at Amity and who are now living at Sandy Plains. They are republicans and are members of the East Bethlehem Baptist church, of the congregation of which J. R. Sharp is a deacon. He was formerly engaged in the mercantile business in Washington, a dealer in music, and also had a branch store at Waynesburg. He is a son of Dr. (W.W.) Sharp, in his day a well known physician at Amity, who rendered service as an army surgeon during the time of the Civil war. From Hupps Regard, p120: John B.6 LEONARD (Andrew Jackson5, Amanda4 COX, Margaret3 HUPP, George W.2, Everhart1) was born Mar 1887. John died 1950. His body was interred in Buckingham Cemetery, Deemston Borough, Washington Co. PA. He married Queene S. SHARP. Queene was born 11 Dec 1889. Queene was the daughter of Jacob R. SHARP and Flora BRADEN. Queene died 18 Jan 1984. Her body was interred in Buckingham Cemetery, Deemston Borough, Washington Co. PA. John B. LEONARD and Queene S. SHARP had the following children: 874 i. John B.7 LEONARD Jr. was born 14 Mar 1912 and died 14 Feb 1985. 875 ii. Florabelle LEONARD was born ca 1915. 876 iii. James R. LEONARD Sr. was born 30 Aug 1918 and died 12 Dec 1996. | John Braden LEONARD
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| 126 | Obituary: John B. LEONARD, Jr. John B. LEONARD Jr., 72, of Fifth Street, California (PA) died at 1:55 pm Thursday February 14, 1985, in Washington Hospital. Born March 14, 1912, in Homestead, he was a son of John B. and Queenie Sharp LEONARD. Mr. LEONARD was educated at East Bethlehem High School, Fredericktown. He was a member of the East Bethlehem Baptist Church, F & AM Lodge No. 461 of California, Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh and Fraternal Order of Eagles, California. He was a former employee of J & L Steel Corp. Vesta 4 Mine where he was a tipple clerk and outside foremen. In 1969, he retired as the service manager for Reid Chevrolet of Fredericktown. Surviving are his wife Pauline Pryor LEONARD; a son, John B. LEONARD III of Redlands, Calif.; two daughters, Carole Turosik of Coal Center R. D. 1 and Cheryl Grago of Aurora, W. Va.; a brother, James R. LEONARD of Upper St. Clair; a sister, Flora Belle Boger of Waynesburg; and five grandchildren. | John Braden LEONARD, Jr.
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| 127 | Jonathon married his second cousin Elizabeth Leonard, daughter of Joseph Leonard (son of Caleb) and Nancy Longwell. | Jonathan LEONARD
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| 128 | All notes courtesy Paul Clay, Longwell descendant: * Born: 30 Mar 1805, Pennsylvania * Marriage (1): Nancy LONGWELL on 6 Jan 1825 in Marion Co., Ohio * Marriage (2): Jane CRUIKSHANK on 25 Oct 1849 in , Delaware, Ohio 1 * Died: 24 Aug 1867, Brown Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio at age 62 * Buried: Old Eden Cem., Kilbourne, Delaware Co. OH Joseph Leonard Bible: Joseph Leonard departed this life August 24th, 1867 Aged 62 yr 4 months and 25 days. Joseph Leonard was the first merchant in Eden. Hitherto the people had been going to Delaware to buy the few goods required to satisfy their limited wants ; but Leonard now accommodated them nearer home. He had the trade all to himself until 1838, when Williams & Loofbourrow opened a store, and thus created competition. A large and handsome schoolhouse was erected in 1840, to accommodate the growing population, and is still in use, though having been in the meantime thoroughly renovated and remodeled. General Notes: Just guessing that this family found in 1850 census Brown Twp Delaware is the son of Zenas. Also in the house: Catharine G. Lasker b. 1832 Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: , Delaware, Ohio; Roll: 391; Page: 208. he was between 30 and 40 Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Brown, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M432_675; Page: 301; Image: 410. Letter written from George and Elizabeth(Leonard) White to S. Fordyce 23 Mar 1851. "Aunt Nancy is still living altho her health is very poor . Her and Joseph's wife does not agree very well although Aunt not to blame. And had it not been that Permelia and the two boys agreed to live un part of the house with aunt we do not know what would become of her. Permelia is still single and we hope she will remain so while aunt lives." (Aunt Nancy (Leonard) is the widow of Zenus Leonard. Joseph, their son was married to 2nd wife Jane at this time and Permelia and boys were Joseph's children from 1st wife Nancy Longwell who had died in 1848.) Joseph married Nancy LONGWELL, daughter of James LONGWELL and Ellen Nellie SLACK, on 6 Jan 1825 in Marion Co., Ohio. (Nancy LONGWELL was born on 28 May 1806 in Mason Co, Kentucky, died on 9 Oct 1848 in Eden, Brown Twp., Delaware Co., Ohio and was buried in Old Eden Cem., Kilbourne, Delaware Co. OH.) Confirmed by Joseph Leonards Bible. Marion County,Ohio Marriage Records. Longwell, Nancy Leonard, Joseph 1/6/1825 JP Isaac Blazer Esq Joseph next married Jane CRUIKSHANK on 25 Oct 1849 in , Delaware, Ohio.1 (Jane CRUIKSHANK was born on 2 Jun 1811, died on 20 Mar 1863 in Delaware Co., Ohio and was buried in Old Eden Cem., Kilbourne, Delaware Co. OH.) | Joseph LEONARD
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| 129 | All notes courtesy Paul Clay, Longwell descendant: In letter Elizabeth White talks about step mom Rachel. in 1851 Note: In Washington County Will Book #6 p 108 5 March 1822 Daniel and Lucretia sold 60 acres, adjoining Andrew Biernan, Hugh Jennings, William Wallace, and Arthur Odbert, to Benjamin Thompson. Nov 1 1822 Daniel and Lucretia sold land on waters of Pigeon Creek by Eleazer Jenkins, Arthur Odbert, Matthias Myers, and Andrew Howden (of the Paul Stull Patent) to William Ferguson. William and Rhoda Ferguson, on the same page, sold this land to Joseph Leonard and Joseph and Rachel Leonard sold it to George Hipple Could have been involved with Underground railroad. Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: , Delaware, Ohio; Roll: 391; Page: 211. Between age 60 and 70 Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Peru, Morrow, Ohio; Roll: M432_716; Page: 66; Image: 498. Living with Martha age 61 born 1789 Vermont. This must be Rachel. unless they separated. probably buried in Old Eden , Delaware Co., Ohio. No marke | Joseph LEONARD
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| 130 | Joseph LEONARD (1837-1925) s/o William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD Joseph LEONARD (b. 20 Dec. 1837, m. Na-nia, aka ?Minnie?, d. 25 Sept. 1925), born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, like his father and grandfather before him, was the sixth of nine children born to William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD of Somerset township. Joseph married a woman of Caddo Indian and French descent. Her Indian name was Na-nia, her English name ?Minnie?. See Additional Notes. Descendants of Joseph LEONARD Descendants of Joseph LEONARD and his wife, based on the notes of Wilbur LEONARD in the Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson archive in Uniontown, PA, and three census reports: 1. infant son died at birth. 2. Margaret LEONARD, b. Feb. 1872, m. D. John Downing, d. after 1930. a. James Downing, b. Aug. 1886 (may have died in his teens). b. Susan B. Downing, b. 1890 c. Rachel N. Downing, b. 1895 d. Howard Garen, b. June 1896, step-son. e. James Downing, b. 1898 (may have re-used the name). f. John D. Downing, Jr., b. Sept. 1899. g. Earl Downing, b. abt. 1900. h. Pearl Downing, b. abt. 1902. i. Renna Downing, b. abt. 1904. j. Thelma Downing, b. abt 1905. k. Edwin Downing, b. abt. 1907. l. Earnest Downing, b. abt.1911. *There are indications that children born prior to 1898 are the offspring of D. John Downing, aka J.D. Downing, and a previous wife, Mae Ida Downing (1866-1897). Census Summaries for Joseph LEONARD 1840 - The 1840 census shows Joseph?s father William7 in Somerset township, Washington County, PA. with six children: two below the age of five, one between the ages of five and ten, and three between the ages of ten and fifteen. The 1840 census only lists the name of the head of household, but these numbers are consistent with the birth dates of William (b. 1836 ? under five) and Joseph (b. 1837 ? under five), Lydia (b. 1833 ? between five and ten), and the earlier children Edmund (b. 1825), Isaac (b. 1827 or 1830), and Daniel (b. 1830). 1850 - The 1850 census is the first to list each individual family member, their age at the time of census, their occupations, and the value of their real estate. Joseph?s father William, age 43, is a farmer with $1780 in real estate. Joseph is listed as age 12. Sister Mary Jane (b. 1840), brothers James Herron (b. 1842) and Thomas (b. 1844) were born since the last census. James Herron doesn?t appear in the 1850 census, but reappears in 1860. [Joseph?s father William and the rest of the family, save for older bothers Edmund and Isaac, would move to Delaware County and later Marion County, Ohio in 1854. Siblings who moved to Ohio included Daniel, Lydia, William, Joseph, Mary Jane, James Herron, and Thomas.] 1860 ? Joseph, age 23, isn?t listed anywhere in US census reports. [Other sources indicate he had already moved to Kansas or Indian Territory, in what would eventually become the state of Oklahoma. Joseph?s mother, Mary, died of typhoid in September of 1868 in Ohio. His father, William, remarried Catharine Somerlot in April of 1870. There?s no indication Joseph was aware of either event.] 1870 ? No listing. [Sources indicate Joseph had moved to the Wichita Reservation near Anadarko, Indian Territory, and married Na-nia, also known as ?Minnie.? 1880 ? No listing. [Joseph?s father, William, died on October 26th, 1881, making James Herron LEONARD his executor and naming all nine children in his will. William made special mention of Joseph, noting that his share of the estate should be split among the other siblings if Joseph should fail to appear or make his wishes known within three years. Probate records show his address as ?Anadarko, Ind. Terr.?.] 1890 - The vast majority of census records for 1890, including those for Indian Territory, were destroyed in a 1921 fire at the Commerce Department building in Washington, D.C. 1900 ? Joseph, age 62, shows up in a 1900 census of Oklahoma Territory, on the Wichita Reservation. He is listed as ?father-in-law? living with D. John Downing and his wife Margaret. John is listed as a farmer, the couple has three children: James, Howard, and Johnie (sic). Margaret, born Feb. 1872, is listed as the mother of two with two surviving. [The additional child is believed to be that of Mr. Downing and a previous wife, who died in 1897.] 1901 ? A 1901 Caddo Indian census shows ?Joe? LEONARD, age 65, as family #230, allotment #958 (see Additional Notes), on Section 27N-8W NW, Patent in fee issued August 19, 1909. John and Margaret Downing and four children are living nearby as family 191, allotment #s 30, 31, 37, 35, 935, 33, and 936, on Sections 7N-9W and 10N-8W. 1915 ? A 1915 census of the Wichita and Caddo Indians on the Wichita Caddo Reservation, by the Kiowa Indian Agency in Anadarko, Oklahoma shows ?Joe? LEONARD as the head of family #445, born in 1836. Margaret LEONARD and John Downing, eight children, and one daughter-in-law are living a short distance away as family #410. Margaret is listed as born in 1875 and John in 1860. [A 1915 obituary for Joseph?s brother James Herron LEONARD states that Joseph is alive and living in Virden, Oklahoma. Jennie has him buried in a Catholic cemetery in Albuquerque, N.M, in September, 1925.] Additional Notes for Joseph LEONARD Noted LEONARD historian Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson may have said it best when she wrote, in a 1932 letter to Harry S. Blaine, ?Joseph L., my father?s brother, has had probably, the most spectacular and romantic life of any of the line since Colonial days?? ?We knew little of his life,? wrote Jennie, ?as it was spent among the Indians. He was agent for the Government and a warm advocate and friend of the Indians. He married the daughter of an Indian chief and she died when his daughter was born. Have been told his wife was the daughter of Black Hawk, but do not know that to be correct. His daughter was educated in a convent in New Mexico and he is buried in a Catholic Cemetery at Albuquerque, N.M.? Jennie?s nephew, Wilbur LEONARD, a grandson of Edmund LEONARD, apparently contacted Joseph?s daughter, Mrs. D. John Downing, some time later. A note in Wilbur?s handwriting, inserted in Jennie?s files in the Uniontown (PA) Public Library, lists Joseph?s birth date as 10 Dec. 1937 and his death date as 25 Sept. 1925 ?in Albuquerque, N.M.? Wilbur wrote that Joseph, ?? married a Cado [sic] Indian? Had one son who died in infancy and one daughter Mrs. Marg?t Downing (Mr. Downing was a Cherokee Indian) ? They have 6 children ? all grown & I think all are married ? I know Mrs. Downing has several grandchildren. Mrs. Downing lives 1011 N. Indiana St., Okla. City. She does not know her mother?s maiden name, but knows her mother had three brothers ? Cado [sic] Indians whose names were Lone Tree, Washington, and Big Man.? That was the extent of our knowledge until December of 2005, when an Oklahoma State Historical Society librarian discovered a document, apparently in Joseph?s own handwriting, in Chief George Washington?s file. The account of Joseph?s life is undated, unsigned, incomplete, and slightly disorganized, but nonetheless more revealing than anything heretofore discovered: Caddo Tribe. Joseph LEONARD, b. Dec. 19, 1837, Washington County, Pa. moved to Delaware Co. Ohio at the age of 14. District education. Then 3 years later left via Columbus for Cincinnati, where took passage on Jacob Strader (one of the finest boats on the river) for St. Louis. There took passage on the steamer Polar Star for Fort Leavenworth. There entered the Q. M. Dept. and shortly afterward started with an expedition for N.M. taking some hundreds of horses to remount troops there P.Q. Lowe being in charge of the herd. Returned the same fall. From that [unreadable] continued as a civilian employee in the Q.M. Corps until and through the Civil War. Frequently out on the Plains on both the Arkansas & Platte routes. Often trusted with great responsibility. At Leavenworth and on the plains during the Civil War. Was out at Harker & Hays in 66 & 67-68. Late in 68 Custer came to Hays looking for prairie men but I returned to Leavenworth and went thence to Gibson and Ft. Reno [south side of the North Canadian River] in 69. Knew most of the frontier characters including Wild Bill and Buffalo Bill. Entered service of Comanche Agency worked for Agent Tatum about 2 years. Then married Minnie ? a woman of mixed French & Caddo extraction. Went to raising cattle. When the Civil War broke out the Caddoes started north with the Wichitas. At that time they lived in log houses had cattle & hogs. When they reached Caddo springs they talked matters over and it was decided that part of them to return and guard their stock so, Geo. Washington, Jose Maria and Jim Pockmark (French-Nadarko) returned. The Confederates endeavored to get this band into the Confederate Service. Geo. Washington, who was the Webster of the affiliated tribes, demurred, saying that his father had told him never to fight the white men. Finally Gen. Cooper asked if he would not be willing to fight the wild Indians of the Plains to which he agreed. He was appointed commander of the Frontier Guard a squadron of 2 companies. Wife died about after agency was moved to Anadarko. Came to COBB from [unreadable] as master of transporaation in fall of ?69. Lt. Phil Lee in command of post at COBB. Gen. Hazen special Indian agent. Col. Boone started agency at Sill. Kicking Bird (Toneonko) riding white mare, a man of genial, modest, retiring disposition. LEONARD and Phil Block were present at the Black Kettle interview. Gave BK a horse. Rarely does a document so short provide so much rich detail. As disorganized and incomplete as it is, the dates and details are too specific, too unique to Joseph LEONARD, to have been recorded by anyone else. The references to historic people, places, and events challenge us to confirm Joseph?s whereabouts at any given point in his life. General R.A. Sneed was an Indian trader for the Comanche & Kiowa and Prairie Apache tribes at Fort Sill and Anadarko from 1885 to 1890. He recalled Joseph being one of the earliest white men in the area: Joe LEONARD was another old timer. He came to Fort COBB with Gen. William B. Hazen, special Indian Agent for the Government, in the fall of 1868, and lived in that section of the country until his death, about fifty-five years later. His wife was a member of the Caddo tribe. When Joseph applied for citizenship in the Caddo tribe in October of 1900, the Indian Agent in charge of the local reservation named his wife as a Caddo woman named ?Na-nia? and his daughter as Margaret LEONARD. His claim for citizenship was apparently denied. Whether Joseph was a ?warm advocate and friend of the Indians? or a ?notorious mischief maker? depends on your perspective. In one of his earliest adventures, Joseph LEONARD escorted a pair of Indian chiefs to Washington, D.C. Their presence was noted as they passed out of Indian Territory and into the state of Kansas. From the March 22, 1882 edition of the Arkansas City (Kansas) Traveler: ?Big Man," of the Caddo Indian Tribe, and "Niasta," of the Wichitas, with Joseph LEONARD, scout and interpreter, are in Washington. They want a defined reservation where they are on the Washita river. Joseph carried a letter of introduction from the Indian agent in charge of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Wichita Agency at Anadarko, dated March 3rd, 1882: To the Hon. Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. Sir: This will be handed you by ?Big Man? Caddo Chief and ?Niasta? (Wichita Chief) accompanied by Mr. Joseph LEONARD, who will interpret for them. Mr. LEONARD claims to have been adopted by the Caddoes some years ago and says the records of your Office show it. He has a half breed daughter in one of our Schools. The principal object of the visit seems to be to set up some sort of a claim to the Country west of their own reservation. I bespeak for them a hearing. They are prepared to pay all of their own expenses. Very respectfully P.B. Hunt A 12 July 1901 newspaper article in the Minco (Oklahoma) Minstrel entitled ?Secured Allotments? notes that ?quite a number of whites, principally husbands and wives of those who held rights by birth, sought admission on the rolls for allotment in the Wichita reservation.? Joseph LEONARD was one of 27 to be granted an allotment. Allotments were a government attempt to create a new role for Indians in American society. Each was given a number of acres of land (160 in Joseph?s case) to make them self-sufficient. The General Allotment Act (commonly referred to as the Dawes Act) ultimately failed and was effectively eliminated by the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Joseph is also mentioned as living in Oklahoma in a 1907 biographical sketch of his younger brother James Herron LEONARD of LaRue, Ohio. Sources for Joseph LEONARD Manuscript Collections, Kiowa Agency Files, Oklahoma State Historical Society, Oklahoma City. Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Letters received by the Office of Indian Affairs from the Wichita Agency. Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol. 14, No. 2 "Reminiscences of an Indian Trader", June, 1936. Oklahoma State Historical Society, Oklahoma City. F. Todd Smith, The Caddos, the Wichitas, and the United States, pp. 144-146, Texas A&M University Press, College Station, Oklahoma, 1996. Some Ancestors and Descendants of Avery LEONARD of Seneca County, Ohio, Harry S. Blaine, Press of Gordon A Blaine, 1933. Page 18 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, their birth dates, spouses, and wedding dates where available. Copies available through the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Ind., among others. Annals of the LEONARD-Hutchinson Families, Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson, 1949. Page 44 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, birth, marriage, and death dates where available. Jennie was a daughter of Edmund LEONARD, William and Mary?s oldest child. She was also the children?s librarian at the Uniontown (Fayette Co., PA.) Free Public Library founded by her brother McClellan LEONARD. Jennie exchanged information with Harry S. Blaine and was duly credited for such in his work. Copies of Annals available through the Uniontown Public Library, Uniontown, PA., among others. Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson Special Collection ? Family Notes Jennie left a collection of letters, photographs, and assorted items to the Uniontown Public Library. Other family members have added notes, transcriptions, and information in the years since her death in 1953. Two pages of hand-written notes, marked as ?Informed as of May 1970?, contain details on Joseph LEONARD. US Census Reports of 1840-1900: Washington County, PA; Delaware and Marion Counties, OH. Available through LDS Family History Centers, National Archives and Records Administration, most libraries, and online at Ancestry.com. Caddo Indian Census of 1901, transcribed by Nancy Charlton on the Web site http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/census/1901cics.txt. Census of the Caddo and Wichita Indians on the Wichita Caddo Reservation, Kiowa Indian Agency, Andarko, Okla. 1915, microfilm roll 2031240 Okla. 00810 transcribed by Nancy Charlton on the Web site http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/census/1915cadd.txt. Arkansas City (Kansas) Traveler, 22 Mar. 1882. Transcribed at http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/Oldnews/PAPERS/AC15TRA.HTM. Minco (Oklahoma) Minstrel, 12 July 1901. Transcribed at http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/newspapers/minm1901.txt. Probate Records of William LEONARD of Marion County, Ohio, 1881. LEONARD Family History, Nine Generations Descending from Solomon LEONARD and Sarah Chandler LEONARD, Granddaughter of James Chilton, Mayflower Pilgrim, G. Allan Vaughan, 1994-2005. Extensive documentation on the Eighth Generation from Solomon, among others. A work still in progress. The History of Marion County, Ohio, and its Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by J. Wilbur Jacoby, A. M. Marion, Ohio, 1907. Biographical sketch of James Herron LEONARD, p. 483. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This information is offered FREE and taken from http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/ccpage.htm If you have arrived here using a pay site please know that this information has been donated by volunteers in a joint effort to provide FREE genealogy material online. =========================================================== 1901 Caddo Indian Census The information following was taken from some little white cards at the Indian archives in Oklahoma City. Each person has a number so that it is different from the federal census where each family has a #. Some of the abbreviations are: h-head m-mother, s-son, b-brother, f-father, d -daughter, ss-sister This is laid out to read: 1. Cenus #, 2.name, 3. relationship to family,4. sex, 5. age, 6. family #, 7. allotment #, 8. land discription. I am sure there are some mistakes and mis-readings, any added information will be gladly accepted contact: Nancy Charlton NCharl2196@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This information is offered FREE and taken from http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/ccpage.htm If you have arrived here using a pay site please know that this information has been donated by volunteers in a joint effort to provide FREE genealogy material online. Caddo County Census - Caddo Indians At Kiowa Indian Agency 1915 Microfilm # 2031240 OKLA 00810 Submitted by Nancy Charlton WICHITA AND CADDO INDIANS ON THE WICHITA CADDO RESERVATION , KIOWA INDIAN AGENCY ANDARKO, OKLA, 1915 #525 >LEONARD, Joe > >m >65 >230 >958 >Sec 27 10N-8W >NW Patent in fee issued August 19, 1909 985 John D. Downing head 1860 m 410 986 Margaret LEONARD Downing wife 1875 f 987 John D. Downing Jr. son 1899 m 1090 Joe LEONARD head 1836 m 445 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/newspapers/minm1901.txt This information is offered FREE and taken from http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcaddo/ccpage.htm If you have arrived here using a pay site please know that this information has been donated by volunteers in a joint effort to provide FREE genealogy material online. Caddo County - Newspapers submitted by Nancy Charlton Minco Minstrel Editor Lewis Hornbeck Secured allotments 12 Jul. 1901 Quire a number of whites, principally husbands and wives of those who held rights by birth, sought admission on the rolls for allotment in the Wichita reservation. Besides there were some of different Indian parentage, and some on yet different scores. In all there were about forty such applicants, whose membership and right to allotments had been favored by the Indians in one way of another. During the process of regular allotment all these names were held up to await the decision of the Secretary of the Interior as to their right to allotment. On Monday of this week the decisions of the Secretary were made known to the various applicants from the office at Anadarko. Out of the whole number only twenty-seven applicants were approved by the Secretary, all the others being rejected: The lucky ones were: Nicholas Araspar, Adophus Araspar, Mrs. Susie Araspar, Tulie Araspar, Ellen Araspar, Mrs. Belle Kenoyer Brown, Mrs. Kate Dagnett, James M. Davis, Mrs. Emily Davis, Frank Garen, John Hansell, Mrs. Winnie Hendrix, Mrs. Ellen H. King, Joe LEONARD, Mrs. Nancy Long, Ben Montoyah, Mrs. Alice Osborne, Bill Perdeere, Pat Pruner, Mrs. Mary N. Purdy, Frank Purdy, Earl Purdy, Vernon Purdy, Mrs. Jane Shirley, William Shirley, Mrs. Adelia L. Strong, William Hansell. Among the losing applicants are W.G. Williams, the wife of Charley Williams, the wife of Robert Williams, Lyon Bingham, Willis West, Ed Parrish, Bob Curtis, Will Henry, Will Gray, W.H. Campbell, Mr. Cornett, and several others whom we cannot now recall, some of the losers are taking the matter comely while others are pretty warm in the collar Everybody in the county will be glad to learn that Mrs. Jane Shirley was given a homestead in the Wichita reservation that decision, at least, will be unanimously approved by all who know her. Her husband, Dr Shirley was Indian trader and government physician among the Wichita's from the days of 1856 to his death in '75. Mrs. Shirley has continued to live in the country and raise her family, as best she could since. Her children are now all married but one, Miss Cora, a resident of Minco. The homestead is the northeast quarter of section 11 in township 10, range 8, it is about five miles northwest of Minco and one mile south of the Canadian river . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newspaper reference, Arkansas City (Kansas) Traveler, March 22, 1882 (http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/Oldnews/PAPERS/AC15TRA.HTM) --- "Big Man," of the Caddo Indian Tribe, and "Niasta," of the Wichitas, with Joseph LEONARD, scout and interpreter, are in Washington. They want a defined reservation where they are on the Washita river. --- Reference in http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol1/HTML_files/SES0446A.html The following-named Indians, included in List C, referred to above, were omitted from Schedule B for the reason that they are dead. The first seven are reported dead [Page 449] by Special Agent LEONARD: Gives Things Everywhere (No. 17), Went by the Side of the Enemy (No. 26), Goes to the Camp (No. 30), Kills One Man (No. 42), Little Eyes (No. 86), Walks to the Water (No. 88), Little Old Man (No. 91), Charley Bravo (No. 119), Charley Fisher (No. 120). --------- Oklahoma Caddo Land Patents Patentee name, Date, Doc#, Accession# LEONARD, JOSEPH 08/19/1909 75320-09 75902 ---------------------------------- From Chronicles of Oklahoma Volume 14, No. 2 June, 1936 THE REMINISCENCES OF AN INDIAN TRADER ... http://digital.library.okstate.edu/Chronicles/v014/v014p135.html Joe LEONARD was another old timer. He came to Fort COBB with Gen. William B. Hazen, special Indian Agent for the Government, in the fall of 1868, and lived in that section of the country until his death, about fifty-five years later. His wife was a member of the Caddo tribe. | Joseph LEONARD
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| 132 | From Hupps Regard, pp119-120: Lillian Estelle6 LEONARD (Andrew Jackson5, Amanda4 COX, Margaret3 HUPP, George W.2, Everhart1) was born in Zollarsville, West Bethlehem Township, Washington Co. PA 11 Nov 1881. Lillian died 05 Aug 1958 in Washington, Washington Co. PA. Her body was interred 08 Aug 1958 in Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co. PA. She married twice. She married Samuel Emory GAREE 08 Sep 1900. Samuel was born in West Bethlehem Township, Washington Co. PA 17 Oct 1867. Samuel was the son of Brewer GAREE and Olivia GAYMAN. Samuel died 05 Dec 1942 in Washington, Washington Co. PA. His body was interred 08 Dec 1942 in Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co. PA. She married George J. MC NEIL 01 JulL 1944. Lillian Estelle LEONARD and Samuel Emory GAREE had the following children: i. John William7 GAREE was born 1906. John was adopted 20 May 1907. He was of unknown parentage and about 06 months old at the time of adoption. John died 24 Oct 1968. His body was interred in Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington Co. PA. 870 ii. Samuel Allen GAREE was born 12 Feb 1916 and died 04 Apr 1984. 871 iii. George Leonard GAREE was born 08 Feb 1918 and died 21 Aug 1982. 872 iv. Jean Elizabeth GAREE was born 05 Dec 1919 | Lillian Estelle LEONARD
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| 133 | His (William's) grandfather, LOT LEONARD, was born in New Jersey, and in early life came to Greene county, Penn., where he was married to a Miss HOGE, who bore him children as follows: William, John, Lot, Isaac, George, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah and Leah. Mr. LEONARD was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and a Federalist in politics. He preached Presbyterianism, Methodism and Quakerism, but finally became a Freethinker, and preached his own new doctrine until he died, at the age of ninety-two years. Text taken from page 970 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed March 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published March 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/. From Annie Harless' "Descendants of William Leonard": Notes for LOT (REV.) LEONARD: Leonard Cemetery, located near Crayne Schoolhouse in a field by an old mine building, Jefferson Twp. Greene Co. PA Lot Leonard Will; Washington Co. PA (Left in Original Context) I Lot Leonard of Washington County State of Pennsylvania do make and publish this my last will and testament.., I direct that my body be decently intered in the manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life and as to such wordly estate as it hath please God to intrust me with, I dispose of the same as follows. First I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible. I also direct that my beloved wife shall pay to my several children as follows. Twenty-five cents to each and every one of them namely Lot, Isaac, George Nancy Leea (?), Sarah and Malinda Leonard. I direct that the balance of my personal property,,,shall remain the absolute property of my beloved wife if she be living at the time of my decease. But if she should not survive me then the same shall be given absolutely to my daughter Malinda as heirs to hold forever...I set my hand and seal this 4th day of June in the year of our Lord 1847 in the presence of J.C. Hawkins and Archibald Filson (sic) ...On the 8th day of December 1847 before me William Workman Register for the Probate of Wills...came James C. Hawkins and Archibald Filson. Lot helped all his children to obtain homes that may be why he left them only twenty five cents. 1776-A Time to Remember-1976 Pp. 67-70 Compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen-History Committee Chairman A Project of the Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commission and the Greene County Bicentennial Committee ARTICLE XXX LOT LEONARD FACED DIFFICULTIES There is no question that Lot Leonard had served his country gallantly, however, technicalities prevented him from being pensioned under the regular provisions set by the various Acts of Congress. Therefore, A Special Act of Congress, Bill H.R. 452, passed 3-21-1836 made it possible for this man to receive his just rewards for his Revolutionary service. In Greene County, Pennsylvania, in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, on the 16th day of September 1834, Rev. Lot Leonard, aged seventy-nine years on November next, resident of Greene County, duly sworn gave the following declaration in order to obtain the pension provided for by the Act of 7 June 1832. "That about the first of June 1775 he went out to guard the coast about the commencement of the war for two months as a volunteer militia man under Captain Condit in Menham Township, Morris County, State of New Jersey being about twenty years of age and was stationed for most of the time on Trimble's Point between Elizabethtown and Amboy-after his time expired again served for two months in same manner- "That shortly after this he emigrated with his fathers family to the Western part of Pennsylvania Greene County where he has resided ever since and still resides and shortly afterwards in the summer of 1777 about the first of July he went out as a volunteer under Captain William Herod against the Indians and marched to the Flats of Grave Creek and along the Ohio River-they were called Scouts or Indian spies. They had no Colonel or general officers with them but Colonel McCleary and Col. McFarland commanded in that part of the country and occasionally after serving about four months in this way as a private an election was held by the company for officers and this applicant was elected Captain and was accordingly sworn in and commissioned at Phillips Fort (where the court martial and other military business was done and meetings held) as a Captain of Indian Spies and Rangers-having recruited and supplied his company they marched to a place called Jarrets Fort on Big Whiteley Creek in Greene County where they made their headquarters where they collected their supplies and when they fell back when presd. By superior numbers-that he continued to command and serve at this place from the first of June to the first of October in the year 1778. The enemy retired and hostilities were not resumed until about the middle of May 1779. He again raised his company of spies and rangers and established their headquarters at Ross' Fort on Ruffs Creek about six miles from where Waynesburg is now situate in Greene County-from this place (where the neighboring people were forted) he marched with his men in different directions toward the Ohio River-scouting, watching, pursuing the enemy-many people were murdered in every direction around and when intelligence was brought of these depredations this deponent who continued in command as Captain pursued the enemy until danger in that quarter disappeared.. He was then employed in guarding the settlers and contending with the enemy for five months this season until the middle of October. The next spring, the latter part of May the enemy re-appeared and the people again forted at Ross' Fort and he again called out his men and took command as before-they pursued the enemy who had murdered many families on the headwaters of Whiteley Creek and on Dunkard and thence to the head of Fish Creek which empties into the Ohio River about twenty miles below the town of Wheeling in Virginia. Whilst pursuing the Indians on Fish Creek this season (1780) on a steep hill he in passing rapidly over a rocky place fell and split the cap of his knee so that he was unable to walk and was carried to the fort on the horse that carried their provisions and was unable to pursue any further service until nearly a year afterward-were out about four and a half months. In the month of June (about the first corn hoeing) he again was called by danger and alarm to the field being still in command as Captain his service was again required-his company was again collected and reorganized and were part of the summer stationed at Bell's Fort higher of Ruffs Creek-they were also employed at guarding the people at various other forts-Jackson's Fort-Kline's Fort on Muddy Creek-retired later than usual in November he thinks early in the month-making more than four months-In the spring of 1783 he was stationed with his company at Seals' Fort about 4 miles from Jefferson-that this same spring and until some time in October-they were in the fort and the surrounding country protecting the settlers against hostile incursions of the enemy. His service this season as Captain was not less than five months-making his service as Captain in the years 1777-8-9-1780-1782 and 83 twenty-two months and a half. After this he continued to serve occasionally. If he were to enumerate all the times he served in the forts and the fields he feels confident it would exceed three years. His commission and documentary evidence was all destroyed shortly after the war but he thinks he can find surviving witnesses who know of his services as Captain in the Revolutionary War." In answer to the interrogations he stated: 1. that he was born in Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey 2. That he has no record of his age-his father having taken it to Ohio 3. That he was living when called into service in Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey and since the war he has lived where he now resides in Jefferson Township, Greene Co., PA 4. That he went into service as a volunteer. On the same day Barnet Whitlatch and Thomas HOGE, both of Greene County, certified that they were well acquainted with Rev. Lot Leonard and believe him to be seventy-eight years of age and he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a soldier and Captain in the Revolutionary War and they concur in that opinion-This was signed Barnet Whitlatch Jr. and Thomas HOGE. Thomas HOGE, the same day, stated that he was present when the said Leonard was elected and Appointed Captain of a Company of Indian Spies and Rangers in the year 1777 on Ruffs Creek and that he knew him to be in the service from that time to the end of the war every summer except when he was lame-that he lived the whole time in the near neighborhood and often forted in the same fort viz; Bell-Ross-and Seals Forts. On the 13th day of February 1835 Silas Crayne appeared and stated the same as Thomas HOGE, except that due to old age he could not give dates-appeared before Robert Boyd, Justice of the Peace. On 25 February 1836 Andrew Stewart and A. Buchanan sustained their belief of the foregoing statements-This was sent to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States Congress, pleading for relief for this most deserving man. This man was granted pension by certificate issued 20 July 1836, in the amount of $40.00 per annum, with arrearages from 3-4-1831. Lot Leonard died 12-7-1847 and his widow, Frances Leonard, made application for a widow's pension. She stated that she was married to Lot Leonard 5-13-1821 by Thomas Burson, Esquire; her name before marriage was Frances Willis. Her request was rejected because his pension was granted by special bill and did not make provisions for her by this granting. Witnesses appearing were John Freeman, Associate Judge; Thomas Burson, who performed the marriage of Lot and Frances Leonard; and David and Melinda Bowser. Lot Leonard is buried in the family cemetery in Jefferson Township where one large marker bears the inscriptions for Lot Leonard Jr. and his wife and son; also it bears the following, "Beneath this monument lies the bodies of Lot and Elizabeth Leonard. The former died November 07, 1847, aged 93 years and 23 days. The latter died November 7, 1816, aged 59 years and 4 mos. L.L. was born near Elizabethtown, New Jersey was raised as a member of the Presbyterian Church, reformed in early life to the doctrine of universal salvation/ He possessed strong poetical qualifications---Elizabeth wife of L.L. was born in Bucks County, PA was raised in the society of friends." Lot Leonard was the son of William Leonard, who also had sons Amos and Benjamin, among other children. Lot was twice married; the first wife was Elizabeth HOGE and as we have shown, the second wife was Frances Willis. The children of Lot and Elizabeth were William, John, George, Leah Fitz Randolph, Nancy, Lot Jr. and Isaac. Lot and Frances had one daughter who married David Bowser. (This article was left in the exact context that it was written; Portions of this article also appeared in the OBSERVER-REPORTER, WASHINGTON, PA on Wednesday, July 28, 1976 page B9 under the title; Lot Leonard's Role In The Revolutionary War) Also listed in the; U.S. House of Representatives Private Claims, Vol. 2 on journal page 406 Lot and his family are listed in The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families by Howard L. Leckey. He is also listed in Pioneer History of Greene County by L.K. Evans. More about LOT (REV.) LEONARD: Burial: Old Leonard Burial Ground Greene Co. PA Census: 1810, Franklin Twp., Greene Co., PA Military service: June 01, 1775, Capt. Revolutionary War, Volunteer Militia under Captain Zenis Condict, summer 1777 under Captain Herod, sworn in at Philip's Fort, PA Captain of Indian spies and Rangers. Occupation: Minister, Presbyterian affiliation Pension: September 16, 1834, at age 79, Lot filed for pension, received $40.00 per annum Tax List: Bet. 1786 - 1788, Cumberland Twp. Washington Co. PA Will: December 08, 1847, Probated, Washington Co. PA More about ELIZABETH HOGE: Burial: Old Leonard Burial Ground Greene Co. PA More about LOT LEONARD and ELIZABETH HOGE: Marriage: August 02, 1779, Quaker Reds, Frederick Co. VA More about LOT LEONARD and FRANCES WILLIS: Marriage: May 13, 1821, Greene Co. PA | Lot LEONARD
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| 134 | Lot LEONARD (2) was born in Greene county, Penn., in the year 1796, and remained on the home farm during his lifetime. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of John Mosher, a resident of Washington county, and they had seven children, namely: Merritt, Jonathan, Melinda (Mrs. John S. Bayard), William, Levi, Lot and Aaron. Mr. LEONARD was a successful farmer, and in political life was formerly a Whig, but, after the organization of the party, became a Republican. He was a warm friend of progressive education, and was school director of his district many years. He died in Greene county, Penn., in the year 1865, having been preceded to the grave by his wife in 1850. Text taken from page 970 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed March 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published March 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/. | Lot LEONARD
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| 135 | Notes courtesy Paul Clay, Longwelll descendant: Birth from Joseph Leonard Bible Weimer information from BETTY SILVEY From Longwell Family Paper Thelma Christiansen | Lucinda LEONARD
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| 136 | Luzanna LEONARD, the youngest of Daniel and Lucretia (Jennings) Leonard, is named in her father's 1842 will, receiving $70 from his estate. Her name is spelled "Lousana" in that document. It is possible, even probable, that Luzanna is the one female, aged 10-20 (she would have been 16), shown living with Daniel and Lucretia in the US Census of 1840. She was named in her grandfather's (Caleb Jr.'s) will in 1845, receiving "her share" of the estate... $12.94. Luzanna appears again in the 1850 US Census as a 26-year-old member of Lucretia's household (her name once again spelled "Lousana"). She and Lucretia are the only two members of the household, they appear to be living on the same property, but different residences as Luzanna' brother William and HIS family. William is known to have moved back to the family homestead at the time of his father's death in 1842 and before his grandfather's (Caleb Jr.'s) death in 1845. William and his family moved to Ohio in 1855. Luzanna and Lucretia appear together again in 1860, and although their names are spelled "Rosana" (age 34) and "Lucetta" (age 82), they are still living on the Somerset Twp homestead. Luzanna married David Mitchell, becoming his second wife, sometime after his wife Sarah LUTES' death in 1867. Luzanna (spelled "Lousanna", age 48) is shown living with David, Lucretia (spelled "Lucedia", age 92), and four of David's children in the US Census of 1870. Jane Peppler and/or William R. "Bill" Mitchell, Sr. show Luzzanah Louarma LEONARD's death in 1907, burial in Maple Creek Cemetery, Washington Cty, PA. They also show the death of David Mitchell 15 Aug 1898 in Bentleyville, Somerset Twp, Washington Cty, PA, burial in the same cemetery. Luzanna/Luzzanah/Lousanna and David have NOT been found in the same household, however, since 1870. Bill Mitchell note says Luzanna was also known as "Annie." No citation. Bill Mitchell notes Lucretia's father "proven" as Dr. Jacob Jennings, "unproven" that he was the father of Jonathan Jennings, first governor of Indiana. He says Luzanna moved to Uniontown after David Mitchell died (15 Aug 1898). Bill Mitchell also indicates Luzanna left a will in which she specifically EXCLUDED her nephew Isaac... living in Union Township, Fayette County PA after David Mitchell's death in 1898. | Luzanna LEONARD
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| 137 | U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880, for the census year 1880 list "Rosanna" LEONARD, of Nodaway and Holt Townships, Taylor County, Iowa, born about 1867, age 13, as having died of "inflamation, rheumatism". Born in Iowa, father born in PA, mother in Ohio... unquestionably Luzanna. | Luzanna LEONARD
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| 138 | Lydia LEONARD (1833-before 1907) d/o William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD Lydia Ann LEONARD (b. 23 July 1833, m. Charles Shafer* 9 Dec. 1856, d. after 1881, prior to 1907), born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, like her father and grandfather before her, was the fourth of nine children born to William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD of Somerset township. Charles Schaffer (b. abt 1832, d. after 1870) was born in Ohio and is believed to be the son of John M. Schaffer born in New Jersey. * Shafer is variously spelled Shafer, Shaffer, and Schaffer in census and marriage records. Shafer is the spelling used most consistently. Descendants of Lydia LEONARD Children of Lydia LEONARD and Charles Shafer, based on US Census reports are as follows: 1. Franklin9 B. Shafer b. abt. 1858. 2. William Shafer b. abt. March 1860. 3. Charles Albert Shafer b. abt. 1862. 4. Jesse J. Shafer b. abt. 1865. 5. John E. Shafer b. abt. 1869. Census Summaries for Lydia LEONARD 1840 - The 1840 census shows Lydia?s father William7 in Somerset township, Washington County, PA., very near her widowed grandmother Lucretcia6 LEONARD. William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD have six children: two below the age of five, one between the ages of five and ten, and three between the ages of ten and fifteen. The names are not listed in the 1840 census, but these numbers are consistent with the birth dates of William (b. 1836 ? under five) and Joseph (b. 1837 ? under five), Lydia (b. 1833 ? between five and ten), and three between the ages of ten and fifteen: Daniel (b. 1830), Isaac (b. 1827 or 1830) and Edmund (b. 1825). 1850 - The 1850 census is the first to list each individual family member, their age at the time of census, their occupations, and the value of their real estate. The family is still residing in Somerset township. Lydia, 17, is listed as one of six children still living at home. Her father William, age 43, is a farmer with $1780 in real estate. Three more were born since the last census (Mary Jane, b. 1840; James Herron, b. 1842; and Thomas, b. 1844). James Herron isn?t listed in the LEONARD household, but he does reappear in the next census. [Lydia?s entire family, save for Edmund and Isaac, would move to Delaware County and later Marion County, Ohio in 1854. The rest of the family included Daniel (b. 1830), Lydia (b. 1833), William H. (b. 1836), Joseph (b. 1837), Mary Jane (b. 1840), James Herron (b. 1842), and Thomas (b. 1844).] 1860 ? By 1860, Lydia, age 27, had moved twice and married Charles Shaffer (spelled ?Schaffer? in the next census), age 28. The first move took her from Washington County, Pennsylvania to Delaware County, Ohio with her parents and six siblings. After the wedding, she and Charles moved to her father-in-law?s property just across the county line to the north in Waldo township, Marion County, Ohio. The 1860 census shows her with two children, Franklin B., age 2 and William, age four months. Her father-in-law John M. Shaffer, age 68, and another child John Newberry, age 8, are also living on the property. The child?s relationship to the family is unknown. Charles lists his occupation as farmer, with $100 in real estate and $325 in personal property. His father, John M., lists $3000 in real estate and $180 in personal property. [Lydia?s mother, Mary, died of typhoid in September of 1868. Her father re-married Catharine Somerlot in April of 1870.] 1870 ? In 1870, the census shows Lydia, now 37, and Charles, age 38, living in Lola township, Cherokee County, Kansas, with their five children: Franklin, age 12; William, age 10; Charles A., age 8; Jesse J., age 5; and John E., age 1. Lydia?s younger brother William LEONARD, listed as ?brother-in-law?, age 35, is also living on the property. Charles lists himself as a farmer, doesn?t list a real estate value, but lists $50 in personal property. Lydia?s brother William lists $2000 in real estate, possibly having bought the Schaffer farm, and $250 in personal property. 1875 ? Lydia (spelled ?Lyddia?), age 42, and Charles Shafer (listed as ?C.B.?), 42, appear in the 1875 Kansas State census, living in Howard County, in or near the town of Bellville. Sons Franklin, age 18, William T.(?), age 15, and Albert (presumed to be Charles A.), age 14 are all living at home. Charles? occupation is listed as ?D? or ?Do?. The census lists the value of his real estate as $80 and his personal property as $200. 1880 ? Lydia (L.A.) age 45 and Charles (S.B.) age 46 are listed, along with sons F.B. (Franklin B.) age 22, W.F. (William) age 20, and C.A. (Charles) age 18, in Little Caney Township, Chautauqua County, KS. William F., age 20, is listed as ?In School??possibly medical school? 1885 ? Charles B., 53, and Lydia A. Shafer, 51 are listed in Little Caney Township, Chautauqua Co. in the 1885 Kansas State census. No children are listed as living in the home, Charles lists his occupation as ?farmer.? [CHAUTAUQUA County was formerly, in common with Elk County, included in the county of Howard. By an act of the Legislature, which took effect on the 1st day of June, 1875, that portion of Southern Kansas known as Howard County, became divided into two equal parts, and called Elk and Chautauqua Counties, the latter comprising the south half of old Howard County. Ref. - William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas,1883, by A. T. Andreas, Chicago, IL.] [A biographical sketch of Lydia?s younger brother James Herron LEONARD, written in 1907, lists her as ?deceased.?] Additional Notes on Lydia LEONARD One of Lydia?s children, named only as ?Dr. Shaffer?, visited the LEONARD family homestead, a two-story log cabin in Somerset township, Washington County, Pennsylvania some years later. Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson, daughter of Edmund LEONARD, took him there, and wrote in 1932 that, ?Dr. Shaffer was overcome with emotion as he looked about. His mother, Lydia Shaffer, was my father?s sister.? The author has been unable to determine which, if any, of Lydia?s children became a doctor. Lydia?s younger brother William H. LEONARD married, raised a family, and remained in Lola township, Cherokee County, Kansas, until at least 1930, when the census shows him living with his son at age 94. A Charles Shafer is listed among the Union veterans of the Civil War residing in Chautauqua County, Kansas in 1883, compiled from a complimentary edition of the Sedan Times by R. G. Ward titled Ex-Soldiers Of Chautauqua County, Kansas: As Returned By The Township Assessors, Published by the Sedan Times, Sedan, Kansas October 1, 1883. He is listed as a former Private, Co. E, serving in the Ohio State Militia (Mil?a), with a Cascade, KS, PO address. Charles would?ve been 29 years old when the Civil War erupted. Sources for Lydia LEONARD Some Ancestors and Descendants of Avery LEONARD of Seneca County, Ohio, Harry S. Blaine, Press of Gordon A Blaine, 1933. Page 18 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, their birth dates, spouses, and wedding dates where available. Copies available through the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Ind., among others. Annals of the LEONARD-Hutchinson Families, Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson, 1949. Page 44 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, additional birth, marriage, and death dates where available. Jennie was a daughter of Edmund LEONARD, William and Mary?s oldest child. She was also the children?s librarian at the Uniontown (Fayette Co., PA.) Free Public Library founded by her brother McClellan LEONARD. Jennie exchanged information with Harry S. Blaine and was duly credited for such in his work. Copies of Annals available through the Uniontown Public Library, Uniontown, PA., among others. US Census Reports of 1840-1870: Washington and Fayette Counties, PA; Delaware and Marion Counties, OH; Cherokee County, KS. Available through LDS Family History Centers, National Archives and Records Administration, most libraries, and online at Ancestry.com. LEONARD Family History, Nine Generations Descending from Solomon LEONARD and Sarah Chandler LEONARD, Granddaughter of James Chilton, Mayflower Pilgrim, G. Allan Vaughan, 1994-2005. Extensive documentation on the Eighth Generation from Solomon, among others. A work still in progress. Probate Records of William LEONARD of Marion County, Ohio, 1881. The History of Marion County, Ohio, and its Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by J. Wilbur Jacoby, A. M. Marion, Ohio, 1907. Biographical sketch of James Herron LEONARD, p. 483. | Lydia Ann LEONARD
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| 139 | 1900 US CENSUS - Joseph LEONARD, age 62, shows up in a 1900 census of Oklahoma Territory, on the Wichita Reservation. He is listed as ?father-in-law? living with D. John Downing and his wife Margaret. John is listed as a farmer, the couple has three children: James, Howard, and Johnie (sic). Margaret, born Feb. 1872, is listed as the mother of two with two surviving. [The additional child is believed to be that of Mr. Downing and a previous wife, who died in 1897.] 1901 ? A 1901 Caddo Indian census shows ?Joe? LEONARD, age 65, as family #230, allotment #958 (see Additional Notes), on Section 27N-8W NW, Patent in fee issued August 19, 1909. John and Margaret Downing and four children are living nearby as family 191, allotment #s 30, 31, 37, 35, 935, 33, and 936, on Sections 7N-9W and 10N-8W. 1915 ? A 1915 census of the Wichita and Caddo Indians on the Wichita Caddo Reservation, by the Kiowa Indian Agency in Anadarko, Oklahoma shows ?Joe? LEONARD as the head of family #445, born in 1836. Margaret LEONARD and John Downing, eight children, and one daughter-in-law are living a short distance away as family #410. Margaret is listed as born in 1875 and John in 1860. [A 1915 obituary for Joseph?s brother James Herron LEONARD states that Joseph is alive and living in Virden (sic Verden), Oklahoma. Jennie has him buried in a Catholic cemetery in Albuquerque, N.M, in September, 1925.] Wilbur LEONARD, a grandson of Edmund LEONARD, apparently contacted Joseph?s daughter, Mrs. D. John Downing, some time later. A note in Wilbur?s handwriting, inserted in JennieLEONARD Hutchinson?s files in the Uniontown (PA) Public Library, lists Joseph?s birth date as 10 Dec. 1937 and his death date as 25 Sept. 1925 ?in Albuquerque, N.M.? Wilbur wrote that Joseph, ?? married a Cado [sic] Indian? Had one son who died in infancy and one daughter Mrs. Marg?t Downing (Mr. Downing was a Cherokee Indian) ? They have 6 children ? all grown & I think all are married ? I know Mrs. Downing has several grandchildren. Mrs. Downing lives 1011 N. Indiana St., Okla. City. She does not know her mother?s maiden name, but knows her mother had three brothers ? Cado [sic] Indians whose names were Lone Tree, Washington, and Big Man.? | Margaret LEONARD
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| 140 | Martha married Elias W. FROST, son of Ezekiel FROST and Unknown. (Elias W. FROST was born on 3 Apr 1816 in NJ, died on 29 Sep 1904 in Delaware Co., Ohio and was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Delaware, Ohio.) Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Brown, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: M432_675; Page: 311; Image: 430. | Martha LEONARD
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| 141 | Marriage Record: Book 7, Page 346 Taylor County, IA Robert LEONARD aged 19 gives consent for his sister, M.D. LEONARD, age 24 to marry C. T. George, age 35. "This certifies that on 19th day of April 1894 at Bedford in the County, according to law and by authority, I duly joined in Marriage Chas T. George and Martha D. LEONARD.... | Martha Dale LEONARD
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| 142 | E-mail from Shaun CARSON; samcar@moscow.com dated 12/29/2003 "I first learned of Mary LEONARD thru My Great grandfather's papers on which was found in an old Bible. This list of names was on a written tablet paper, on which are birth, death anad marriage information. One is hte name of Joseph L. CARSON b. May 9, 1772. Under this is written: This is my Great grandfather, and went to live with the Shakers. His wife (Mary Lenard) lived with Harvey CARSON and died in her 92 year. I saw her when I was about 6 years old. The paper that my Great Grandfather transcribed from something is dated 11 july 1900. " Shaun further states that he find Mary living with James Harvey CARSON family in 1870 and has not found an obit or death recrod, but her death may have occurred about 1875. My Abner CARSON was born in 1803...Joseph L. CARSON was married before Mary to Polly Henderson. Abner CARSON could be from the 1st marriage, as the name Abner appears in Polly's family as well as the LEONARD family. Shaun assumes that Mary died in the James Harvey CARSON home, Decatur County IN. Shaun states that Joseph L. CARSON died in 1852 Hamilton County Ohio, leaving Mary a will 1860 Decatur County, IN, Washington Twp Census Mary (LEONARD)CARSON, age 77, born Pennsylvania Living with Rebecca, daughter, age 49, born Indiana They are living Next door to: James H. CARSON, age 47, born Ohio, Farmer Mary E. age 44, born New Jersey Children: Laura, age 15 Leona, age 13 Chloe age 4 William T age 9 Elsa J. age 3 1870 Decatur, Washington Twp, IN census: James CARSON, age 58, wife Mary, age 55 Children: Laura age 24 Leona age 22 Chloe age 20 Elsie age 14 Mary age 87 born Pennsylvania | Mary LEONARD
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| 143 | Birthdates Information based on Census reports of 1860 and 1880. | Mary Amanda LEONARD
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| 144 | Never married. | Mary Elizabeth LEONARD
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| 145 | Mary Jane LEONARD (1840-prob. 1919) d/o William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD Mary Jane LEONARD (b. 13 May 1840, m. John Strine 21 Feb. 1861, d. prob. 1919), born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, like her father and grandfather before her, was the seventh of nine children born to William and Mary Van Ort LEONARD of Somerset township. John Strine (b. Jan. 1938, d. prob. 1932) was probably the son of Peter and Margaret Strine, born in Pennsylvania and farmed in Marion County, Ohio most of his life. Descendants of Mary Jane LEONARD Possible children of Mary Jane LEONARD and John Strine, based on US Census reports are as follows: 1. James/Sylvester Strine b. abt. 1862. 2. Mary J. Strine b. abt. 1865. 3. William Strine b. abt. 1866. 4. Myrtle/Mystic Strine b. abt. 1869. Census Summaries for Mary Jane LEONARD John and Mary Fleming Strine were the first of their line to arrival in Marion County in 1820, their ten children marrying and multiplying exponentially in the same county for several decades. Their close proximity to each other, and their re-use of common given names, even within the same generation, make documenting a specific family a challenge. The subjects of this particular summary, John and Mary Jane LEONARD Strine, appear with some predictable regularity in census reports. Documentation of their children, however, is spotty and far from certain. 1850 - The 1850 census is the first to list each individual family member, their age at the time of census, their occupations, and the value of their real estate. Mary Jane?s father William, 43, is residing in Somerset township, Washington County. PA. He lists himself as a farmer with $1780 in real estate. Mary Jane, 9, is listed as one of six children still living at home. [Mary Jane?s entire family, save for older brothers Edmund (b. 1825) and Isaac (b. 1827 or 1830), would move to Delaware County and later Marion County, Ohio in 1854. The rest of the family included Daniel (b. 1830), Lydia (b. 1833), William H. (b. 1836), Joseph (b. 1837), Mary Jane (b. 1840), James Herron (b. 1842), and Thomas (b. 1844).] 1860 ? In 1860, Mary Jane LEONARD, 20, was the oldest of three children still living with William, 57, and Mary (Van Ort) LEONARD, 56, in Pleasant township, Marion County, Ohio. The others were James Herron, 19; and Thomas, 15. Older brother Daniel had married and moved to Taylor County, Iowa; sister Lydia married and moved to Cherokee County, Kansas; brother William H. was living with Lydia and her husband; and brother Joseph has disappeared from census reports, presumably to Indian Territory, present-day Oklahoma. 1870 ? Mary Jane, 29, married John Strine, 30, on February 21, 1861, and moved to his farm, also in Pleasant township, Marion County, Ohio. They have two children in the 1870 census, James, age 8, and Mary M, age 1. John Strine is a farmer listing $1300 in real estate and $600 in personal property. [Mary Jane?s mother Mary (Van Ort) LEONARD, 64, died of typhoid in 1868 and father William re-married Catharine Somerlot in April of 1870.] 1880 ? In 1880, Mary Jane, 38, and John Strine, 40, are living in Waldo township, Marion County, Ohio, very near Mary Jane?s parents. John?s occupation is listed as farmer. Their oldest child is listed as ?Sylvester,? rather than James, who would have been the same age. Sylvester Strine never appears again in any census report. Other children are Mary J. (15), William (14), and Myrtle (11). None of these children appear in the previous census. Death records indicate that a J. (James?) Wesley ?s/o J. & M.J.? died Dec 18, 1881, at age 19y, 8m, 27d, in Waldo township. Ages for Mary Jane and John Strine appear to be off by two years, but there are no other Mary Jane or John listings in that age range. [Mary Jane?s father, William, died 26 Oct. 1881, making James Herron LEONARD his executor and naming all nine of his children in his will.] 1890 - The vast majority of census records for 1890, including those for Marion County, OH., were destroyed in a 1921 fire at the Commerce Department building in Washington, D.C. The lack of records makes tracking Mary Jane and John Strine?s children difficult. 1900 ? John, 62, and Mary J. Strine, 60, are living alone in Waldo township. Their birth dates are listed as Jan. 1838 and May 1840. They report being married 39 years, having four children, three of which are surviving. John lists himself as a teamster. 1910 ? There are no listings of a John or Mary Jane Strine in Ohio born within five years of 1840. A biographical sketch of Mary Jane?s younger brother James Herron LEONARD says both are alive and living in Waldo township in 1907. A stone on plot 112 in the Waldo cemetery bears the inscriptions ?STRINE, Mary J. 1840 ? 1919? and ?STRINE, John 1839 ? 1932.? MJ's exact date 2 Jan. 1919, of pheumonia. See death certificate. 1920 ?There is a widowed John M. Strine, age 83, living with a son ?Frank? in Waldo township, Marion County. Our John did not have a known son Frank. 1930 ?A John Strine, age 91, listed as the widowed father-in-law of H.D. Miller and his wife Myrtle R., age 55, in Westfield township, Morrow County, Ohio. He lists his parents? birthplace as Pennsylvania. Beileved to have passed away in 1932, per tombstone inscription. Sources for Mary Jane LEONARD Some Ancestors and Descendants of Avery LEONARD of Seneca County, Ohio, Harry S. Blaine, Press of Gordon A Blaine, 1933. Page 18 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, their birth dates, spouses, and wedding dates where available. Copies available through the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Ind., among others. Annals of the LEONARD-Hutchinson Families, Jennie LEONARD Hutchinson, 1949. Page 44 contains a list of William LEONARD and Mary Van Ort?s children, additional birth, marriage, and death dates where available. Jennie was a daughter of Edmund LEONARD, William and Mary?s oldest child. She was also the children?s librarian at the Uniontown (Fayette Co., PA.) Free Public Library founded by her brother McClellan LEONARD. Jennie exchanged information with Harry S. Blaine and was duly credited for such in his work. Copies of Annals available through the Uniontown Public Library, Uniontown, PA., among others. US Census Reports of 1850-1930: Washington County, PA.; Marion, Ashland, and Morrow Counties, Ohio. Available through LDS Family History Centers, National Archives and Records Administration, most libraries, and online at Ancestry.com. LEONARD Family History, Nine Generations Descending from Solomon LEONARD and Sarah Chandler LEONARD, Granddaughter of James Chilton, Mayflower Pilgrim, G. Allan Vaughan, 1994-2005. Extensive documentation on the Eighth Generation from Solomon, among others. A work still in progress. The History of Marion County, Ohio, and its Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by J. Wilbur Jacoby, A. M. Marion, Ohio, 1907. Biographical sketch of James Herron LEONARD, p. 483. Marion County cemetery inscriptions, marriage and death records. Probate records of William LEONARD?s estate, 1881. | Mary Jane LEONARD
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| 146 | Note: Matthew, age 5, is the child of Abner LEONARD and his second wife, Nancy (Larrison) LEONARD. Abner was first married to Nancy DeWitt. 1850 Shelby County, Union Twp Census Nancy LEONARD age 46, born Ohio Robert Larrison age 15 Matthew B. LEONARD, age 5 George Larrison, age 21 1880 ROSS Twp, Taylor County IA Census Mathew B. LEONARD, age 36 Margret A. age 29 Martha D. age 11 Robert E. age 5 Josie M. age 3 Myrtle age 2 John, Sarah mother-in-law, born Penn, father born VA, mother born NJ Book 7, pg 491 Taylor County IA Bedford Iowa filed June 4, 1885 George Larrison Administrator Estate of M.B. LEONARD, deceased, to Margaret A. LEONARD Property left in hands of Widow: Two cows, three hogs, two beds and bedding, one cooking stove, one heating stove, one table, one sewing machine, one set of harness, one wagon Statement of Heirs: Martha LEONARD, daughter, age 14, Taylor County Robert E. LEONARD, son, age ? Josie M., daughter, age 7 Myrtle A., daughter, age 5 Thomas M., son, 9 months Margaret A., wife NOTE: George Larrison may be the son of Nancy Larrison of Indiana. Abner dec'd in Indiana- see court documents under Abner LEONARD, s/o Abner LEONARD Civil War Discharge of Matthew B. LEONARD, Dated 13 December 1865, given at San Antonio, TX; Private of Captain Debanne, Company GF, 51st Regiment of Infantry; Volunteers who enrolled on the Thirty first day August 1863; Matthew B. LEONARD was born in Shelby County, Indiana is ninteen yrs of age, Five ft, six in in height ; Dark complexion, dark eyes, light hair , occupation when enrolled: Farmer. | Mathew B. LEONARD
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| 147 | LEONARD, Mattie E. - 19 Wise, Arthur E. -24 7/4/1893 - Application Carl Baldwin Rev. J. W. James | Mattie Ethel LEONARD
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| 148 | Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Genealogical and Personal History http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=fay%2c&gsfn=edmund&gsln=leonard&sx=y&year=&yearend=&gskw=&gsco=2%2cUnited+States&gspl=41%2cPennsylvania&prox=0&rank=0&ti=0&ti.si=0&gss=angs-d&ct=3755 McClellan , son of Edmund and Sarah (Hatfield) LEONARD , was born in Redstone township, Fayette county, Pennsylvania , August 13, 1864 . He was educated in the public school of the township, Uniontown high school and the State Normal at California, Pennsylvania . His early employment was on the home farm. He learned the carpenter's trade, and became an expert mechanic, becoming foreman of the pattern-making department of the Columbia Iron and Steel Company of Uniontown (still preserving the old tradition of the family- "Find an iron works and find a LEONARD"). He continued in that position until 1893 . One of the buildings for which he made the patterns is the State Library at Richmond, Virginia ; another is the Masonic Temple, corner of State and Randolph streets, Chicago, a twenty-one story structure, and at the time it was built the tallest office building in the world; also the H. C. Brown Hotel, now the Palace; the County and City Building, Salt Lake City , and many others. He then became interested in photography, and until 1901 was engaged in that business very successfully in Uniontown , also having a branch gallery in Brownsville for some time. He retired from that business in 1901 and began a real estate business, handling coal lands for several years, then became a coal operator and coke broker. He is still engaged along these lines and is one of the successful operators of the county. He holds valuable properties in his own right and is agent for many others. He is also secretary and treasurer of the Uniontown Construction Company, engaged in general construction work. He stands high in the business community and is the most highly respected where best known. He is an active Democrat, interested in all that pertains to the public good, but never an office-seeker. Never married. ------------------------------------------------------- Uniontown Standard Obit 7 June 1937 One of City's Best Known Residents Dies Today of Peritonitis. McClellan LEONARD, prominent Uniontown real estate man and civic leader, died in the Uniontown hospital at 9:12 o'clock this morning of peritonitis. His death followed an operation performed Saturday morning, after he had suffered a burst appendix in an acute attack of appendicitis. Mr. LEONARD, for many years a resident of Uniontown, was born in Redstone township in 1864, and came to this city while still a young man. He was employed by the Columbia steel plant, until its closing, after which he opened the photographic studio now operated by O. C. Kough. In later years he went into the real estate business, in which his holdings were large, and organized the Sylvan Heights Cemetery and Mausoleum. Established Library. His death takes from the city one of it's most public spirited and unselfish men. His whole life was spent in civic and charitable effort. Mr. LEONARD organized and established the Uniontown Free Public Library, of which he was a director until his death. He had been a school director for the past six years, and an officer of the Uniontown Planning commission since it was formed. He was known as Fayette county's best historian since James Hadden, and had a large library on the subject. At the time of his death he was working on a history of the coal and steel industry in the county. An ultra-charitable man, he every year led in securing and donating hundreds of Christmas presents for the children of the poor. He was always engaged in helping the unfortunate. His latest public venture, which was interrupted by his death, was a plan to have the bodies removed from the old Arch street Methodist cemetery and the Presbyterian cemetery in Coon Hollow, to a plot which he would donate in his Sylvan Heights cemetery. His life is best described in the words of a friend: "No better citizen or man who did more for Uniontown ever lived, than McClellan LEONARD." He is survived by a sister, Mrs. H. D. Hutchinson, of Uniontown, and the following nieces and nephews: Elizabeth and Lemont LEONARD, Uniontown; Wilbur LEONARD, Buffalo, New York; Clark LEONARD and Mrs. Lester Burke, Pittsburgh; Harold LEONARD, Grovetown; Mrs. W. S. Frankenberger, Carmichaels, and Harold Hutchinson, Detroit, Mich. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (Standard - June 7, 1937) -------------------------- Misc obits and articles from the Fayette Co. RootsWeb Simple and impressive funeral services, in keeping with his unassuming disposition throughout his long life of service for others, were solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Great Bethel Baptist church for McClellan LEONARD. Rev. L. Spurgeon Clark, church pastor, delivered the eulogy, as low, sweet tones wafted gently from the church organ with Mrs. Esther Duff at the consoles. Interment was in the mausoleum at Sylvan Heights. Honorary pallbearers were: Judge e. H. Reppert, J. Watson Sembower, Mayor John Q. Adams, James W. Abraham, Willard C. Hood, Dr. Armer Craig, J. Nelson Mowls, J. K. Spurgeon, Lee Smith, O. C. Kough, C. D. Harader and R. W. Dawson. Active pallbearers included: C. J. Vetter, J. H. MacBurney, J. W. Newbrough, James H. Dunn, James G. Whaley and Thomas Jaquette. (newspaper dated June 10, 1937) McClellan LEONARD Passes Away in Local Hospital. One of City's Most Prominent Men had Emergency Operation. Had Notable Career. McClellan LEONARD, philanthropist, civic leader and outstanding realtor, died at 9:12 o'clock this morning, Monday, June 6, 1937, in Uniontown hospital. Mr. LEONARD failed to respond to treatment following a major operation to which he submitted early Saturday. Resultant complications superinduced his passing following a brief but brave fight by this, one of the city's most prominent and best loved residents. McClellan LEONARD, a son of Edmund and Sarah (Hatfield) LEONARD, was born in Redstone township, August 13, 1864. He was educated in the public schools of the township, Uniontown high school and State Normal school, California, Pa. His early employment was on the home farm. He learned the carpenter's trade, and became an expert mechanic, becoming foreman of the pattern-making department of the Columbia Iron and Steel Company of Uniontown (still preserving the old tradition of the family - "Find an iron works and find a LEONARD.") He continued in that position until 1893. One of the buildings for which he made the patterns is the state library at Richmond, Va.; another is ??? . buildings in the world; also the H. C. Brown hotel, now the Palace; the Count and City building, Salt Lake City, and many others. He then became interested in photography, and until 1901 was engaged in that business very successfully in Uniontown, also having a branch gallery in Brownsville for some time. He retired from that business in 1901 and began a real estate business, handling coal lands for several years, then became a coal operator and coke broker. Mr. LEONARD possessed one of the most complete histories of Fayette county that is known of today. Always interested in the old iron works and industries for which this county is famed, Mr. LEONARD's histories covered every reference to movements in other sections of the state and nation in which Fayette county may have had a part. One of his most recent enterprises of magnitude was the founding of Sylvan Heights on Route 119 just north of Uniontown, one of the most beautiful and extensive burial grounds in western Pennsylvania. At the time of his fatal illness he was engaged in completing plans to donate a portion of Sylvan Heights for re-burial of bodies now resting in the old Presbyterian cemetery, Penn street. Founder of Uniontown Free Public Library, in December, 1928, Mr. LEONARD has been its only president serving continuously since. It is principally through his personal interest and excellent management that this institution is now recognized as a leader in this field in Pennsylvania. He personally financed the purchase of the First Methodist Protestant church building the present site of the Library. In politics he always registered Democratic but his policy was liberal and he always supported the candidate he believed to be the one most helpful to the city or his beloved county of Fayette. Mr. LEONARD never sought but one public office. That was in keeping with his public interest. He served as a member of Uniontown's Board of Education, serving as treasurer at time of his death. Mr. LEONARD was president of Fayette chapter, Sons of the American Revolution; past president of the Western Pennsylvania Historical Society; chairman of the City Planning Commission since its creation many years ago by an act of the Legislature; and the senior member of the Board of Governor's of the Uniontown Motor Club of the Three A's. He wrote the inscription on the marker at Braddock's Trail; aided in compiling a book on Fort Necessity and wrote a number of articles in the Western Pennsylvania Historical Society magazine. Probably the most outstanding of these latter articles was "Laurel Hill." _____________________________ McClellan LEONARD Passes Away in Local Hospital. One of City's Most Prominent Men had Emergency Operation. Had Notable Career. McClellan LEONARD, philanthropist, civic leader and outstanding realtor, died at 9:12 o'clock this morning, Monday, June 6, 1937, in Uniontown hospital. Mr. LEONARD failed to respond to treatment following a major operation to which he submitted early Saturday. Resultant complications superinduced his passing following a brief but brave fight by this, one of the city's most prominent and best loved residents. McClellan LEONARD, a son of Edmund and Sarah (Hatfield) LEONARD, was born in Redstone township, August 13, 1864. He was educated in the public schools of the township, Uniontown high school and State Normal school, California, Pa. His early employment was on the home farm. He learned the carpenter's trade, and became an expert mechanic, becoming foreman of the pattern-making department of the Columbia Iron and Steel Company of Uniontown (still preserving the old tradition of the family - "Find an iron works and find a LEONARD.") He continued in that position until 1893. One of the buildings for which he made the patterns is the state library at Richmond, Va.; another is ??? . buildings in the world; also the H. C. Brown hotel, now the Palace; the Count and City building, Salt Lake City, and many others. He then became interested in photography, and until 1901 was engaged in that business very successfully in Uniontown, also having a branch gallery in Brownsville for some time. He retired from that business in 1901 and began a real estate business, handling coal lands for several years, then became a coal operator and coke broker. Mr. LEONARD possessed one of the most complete histories of Fayette county that is known of today. Always interested in the old iron works and industries for which this county is famed, Mr. LEONARD's histories covered every reference to movements in other sections of the state and nation in which Fayette county may have had a part. One of his most recent enterprises of magnitude was the founding of Sylvan Heights on Route 119 just north of Uniontown, one of the most beautiful and extensive burial grounds in western Pennsylvania. At the time of his fatal illness he was engaged in completing plans to donate a portion of Sylvan Heights for re-burial of bodies now resting in the old Presbyterian cemetery, Penn street. Founder of Uniontown Free Public Library, in December, 1928, Mr. LEONARD has been its only president serving continuously since. It is principally through his personal interest and excellent management that this institution is now recognized as a leader in this field in Pennsylvania. He personally financed the purchase of the First Methodist Protestant church building the present site of the Library. In politics he always registered Democratic but his policy was liberal and he always supported the candidate he believed to be the one most helpful to the city or his beloved county of Fayette. Mr. LEONARD never sought but one public office. That was in keeping with his public interest. He served as a member of Uniontown's Board of Education, serving as treasurer at time of his death. Mr. LEONARD was president of Fayette chapter, Sons of the American Revolution; past president of the Western Pennsylvania Historical Society; chairman of the City Planning Commission since its creation many years ago by an act of the Legislature; and the senior member of the Board of Governor's of the Uniontown Motor Club of the Three A's. He wrote the inscription on the marker at Braddock's Trail; aided in compiling a book on Fort Necessity and wrote a number of articles in the Western Pennsylvania Historical Society magazine. Probably the most outstanding of these latter articles was "Laurel Hill." Surviving, Mr. LEONARD is one sister, Mrs. H. D. Hutchinson, of Uniontown; and the following nieces and nephews: Miss Elizabeth LEONARD; Clark LEONARD, Pittsburgh; LaMotte? LEONARD, Uniontown; Wilbur L. LEONARD, Buffalo, N. Y.; Harold LEONARD, Groveton, Pa.; Mrs. Lester Burke, Pittsburgh; Mrs. W. S. Frankenburger, Carmichaels, and Harold Hutchinson, Detroit, Mich. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (Genius - June 7, 1937) _______________________________________ Funeral services for McClellan LEONARD will be solemnized at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in Great Bethel Baptist church. Rev. L. Spurgeon Clark, church pastor, will officiate and interment will be in the mausoleum at Sylvan Heights. Friends will be received at the residence, 392 East Main street, until 11 o'clock Wednesday morning. At that time the body is to be removed to Bethel Baptist church where it may be viewed from 12 o'clock noon until immediately preceding the funeral service. Honorary pallbearers will include: Judge E. H. Reppert, J. Watson Sembower, Mayor John Q. Adams, James W. Abraham, William C. Hood, D. Armer Craig, J. Nelson Mowls, J. K. Spurgeon, Lee Smith, O. C. Kough, C. D. Harader and R. W. Dawson. Active pallbearers will be: C. J. Vetter, J. H. MacBurney, J. W. Newbrough, James H. Dunn, James C. Whaley and Thomas B. Jaquette. | McClellan LEONARD
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| 149 | General Notes: From deed book 2-I page 355: "I Nancy Leonard of the county of Marion state of Ohio, active executrix of the estate of Zenas Leonard deceased ... appoint my brother Lot Leonard of Greene County to act as attorney..." Aug 19 1825 Nancy married ²Zenas Leonard³, son of ²CalebJr. Leonard³ and ²Sarah B. Burt³. Zenas was born on 28 May 1782 in Somerset Tp, Washington County, Pennsylvania and died on 18 Sep 1823 in Marion or Delaware County Ohio, at age 41. Letter written from George and Elizabeth(Leonard) White to S. Fordyce 23 Mar 1851. "Aunt Nancy is still living altho her health is very poor . Her and Joseph's wife does not agree very well although Aunt not to blame. And had it not been that Permelia and the two boys agreed to live un part of the house with aunt we do not know what would become of her. Permelia is still single and we hope she will remain so while aunt lives." (Aunt Nancy (Leonard) is the widow of Zenus Leonard. Joseph, their son was married to 2nd wife Jane at this time and Permelia and boys were Joseph's children from 1st wife Nancy Longwell who had died in 1848.) | Nancy LEONARD
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| 150 | Shelby County Court Records, Complete Record Probate, Book C 1839-1845 by Maurice Holmes Heirs mentioned of Abner LEONARD, dec. in petition to set off dower to Hancy (Larrison LEONARD) his widow are; Caleb LEONARD, Nancy wife of Benjamin Young, Sally Ann wife of Samson Foster, Isaac LEONARD of Fayette Co., Abner LEONARD of Marion Co., and Martha B. (should be Matthew) LEONARD of Shelby Co. The last two named are minors. Aug. 1845, p. 698 | Nancy (Catherine) LEONARD
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