Stillman Lafayette Leas 2
- Born: 9 Jan 1861, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana
- Marriage: Flora Ransburg on 23 Feb 1882 in Hudson, Steuben Co, IN 1
- Died: 27 Jun 1946, Gibbon, Buffalo Co. NE at age 85 1
 General Notes:
From the web page, Buffalo County, Nebraska and Its People, Volume II
BIOGRAPHICAL (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nebuffal/bassett2/v2-355.htm)
S. L. LEAS.
A quarter section of excellent land in Gibbon township pays tribute to its owner, S. L. Leas, who is an up-to-date and efficient agriculturist.
A native of Indiana, he was born on the 9th of January, 1861, of the marriage of William and Susanna (Shaffstall) Leas, the former of whom was born in Ohio and the latter in Pennsylvania. They were married, however, in Indiana, and there the mother passed away in 1907, after having survived her husband for more than four decades, his demise occurring in 1865.
S. L. Leas is one of two living children of a family of six. He received his education in his native state and remained there until 1887, when he came to Buffalo county, Nebraska, and purchased his present farm, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres on sections 2, 9 and 14, Gibbon township. He has spared neither time nor expense in improving his farm, which is one of the most valuable properties of his locality and from which he derives a handsome income. He specializes in raising and feeding stock and studies the markets carefully, so as to sell to the best advantage. He is financially interested in the Farmers Elevator at Gibbon.
Mr. Leas was married in 1382 to Miss Flora Ransburg, a native of Ohio, by whom he has two children, namely: Fern, who engaged in teaching for a number of years; and Bonnie B., who has taught school for six years. Mr. Leas supports the republican party at the polls and has served acceptably as a member of the school board for many years. Fraternally he belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and his wife is a member of the Presbyterian church. In developing his farm he has not only gained financial success but has also had a part in the advancement of the agricultural interests of the county and along other lines as well he has contributed to community progress.
Stillman married Flora Ransburg on 23 Feb 1882 in Hudson, Steuben Co, IN.1 (Flora Ransburg was born on 28 Nov 1857 in Ohio and died on 1 Apr 1942 in Gibbon, Buffalo Co. NE 1.)
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