Descendants of the father of twins Leonard and John Leas

1. Leas Father of twins Leonard and John Leas ¹ was born about 1685 in Probably Baden-Württemberg, Germany^² and died Probably Pennsylvania, USA.^² Another name for Leas was Leist, Liest, Lasht.

General Notes: This man has not yet been identified.

It has been speculated that his name is Leonhardt Lascht who was born about 1685 in Germany.

It has been suggested that a man named Stephen Leas who was born in 1680 in York County, Pennsylvania and who did in 1745, also in York County, Pennsylvania is the father of Leonard and John, but I have discovered several references to a Stephen Lea (not Leas) who has the same birth and death information.

Leas married Mother of twins Leonard and John Leas.¹ ⁴ ⁵ Mother of twins Leonard and John Leas was born about 1685 in Probably Germany and died in Probably Pennsylvania, USA.

2 M i. Possibly Jacob Leist ⁴ died on an unknown date. Another name for Possibly was Possibly Jacob Lascht.

+ 3 M ii. Leonard Leas ¹ was born in 1710 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Nov 1782 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1782 in Markey Burial Ground, Davidsburg, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 4 M iii. John Leas ¹ was born circa 1710 and died after 28 Jun 1803 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴

Second Generation

3. Leonard Leas ¹ was born in 1710 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Nov 1782 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1782 in Markey Burial Ground, Davidsburg, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Other names for Leonard were Leonard Lascht and Leonard Leist.

General Notes: York Co. Will Book #63, will dtd 17 Nov 1782, probated 19 Dec 1782. Rcvd patent (PA deed) for land in 1743 and per 1783 Tax list, owned 120 acres. Buried in Markey Burial Grnd near Markey's fording on Conewago Creek. Will gives land to wife and unmarried children to live with mother providing they help their mother "work the place", but they that will not, "must turn off and provide for themselves". One year after his decease, executors authorized to sell plantation and tract of land. Son, Daniel given portion.

Wills: Abstracts 1749-1819: Surnames L - O: York Co, PA (http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/york/wills/willabstrl-o.txt):

LEAS, Leonard. Reading Township.
November 7, 1782 December 9, 1782
Executors: Mathias Maloan and Michael Kimmel.
Children: William, Mary m. George Neas, Ursilla m. John Cough, Eleanor m. ----
Fahnstick,
Abraham, John, Benjamin, Catharine, Jacob, Sarah, and Daniel.
Granddaughter: Mary Jones (parents' names not given).

Additional information provided by Kathryn (Leas) Stuart:

Subj: [LEAS] Leonard and Salmy Lease sell 294+ acres in York County to Peter Wirtz - April 4, 1763
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:26:23 -0400
From: allofgrace1@roadrunner.com
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THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN, Esquires

True and absolute Proprietors and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware.

To all unto whom these presents shall come Greeting. Whereas in Pursuance of two Warrants one of them dated the first day of July one thousand seven hundred and forty three (1July 1743) and the other dated the tenth day of June one thousand sevenhundred and fifty four there was surveyed unto Leonard Lease Two certain Tracts of Land situate in Reading Township in the County of York which ???? Two Tracts lying contiguous are described in one Tract as follows viz:

Beginning at a marked Chestnut Oak on the West Side of Conewago Creek thence by Vacant Land South forty seven Degrees West one hundred and five Perches to a marked Black Oak, North fifty Degrees West forty Perches to a marked White Oak South fifty Degrees West 78 perches to a marked White Oak South seventy Degrees, West one 134 Perches to a Pine Tree marked on Conewago Creek aforesaid thence down the said Creek on the several Courses thereof 619 Perches to the Place of Beginning containing 294 acres and a half and the usual allowance of 6 acres for Roads and Highways and whereas the said Leonard Lease and Salmy his wife by their deed dated the thirteenth of May last past did for the Consideration therein mentioned grant bargain sell release and confirm the said described Tract of Land and Premises unto Peter Wirtz in Fee As in and by the siad Warrant Survey and Deed (Reference thereunto being had more fully appears ??? at the Instance and Request of the same. Know ye that in consideration of the Sum of Forty five Pounds, Twelve Shillings and Ten Pence Half Penny lawful money of Pennsylvania to our Use paid by the said Peter Wirtz (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and therof do acquit and forever discharge the said Peter Wirtz, his Heirs and Assigns the said Two hundred and ninety four acres and a half of an acre of Land as the same are now set for the bounded and limited as aforesaid With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods Timber & Trees, Ways, Waters, Watercourses & Liberties Profits Commodities, ???? ??????? ???? and Appertenances whatsoever thereunto belonging in any wise appertaining and lying within the Bounds and Limits aforesaid, Free full and clear fifth Parts of all Royal Mines free from all Deductions and Reprizals for digging and refining the same and also one fifth Part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pistmouth only excepted and hereby recorded ] and also free Leave Right & Liberty to and for the said Peter Wirtz, his Heirs and Assigns to Hawk, Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land & Premises or upon any Part thereof To have and to hold the said Two hundred and ninety four acres and a half of an acre of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before ????) with their Appurtenances unto the said Peter Wirts his Heirs and Assigns To the Only use and Behoof of the said Peter Wirtz, his Heirs and Assigns for Ever To beholden of us our Heirs and Assigns ~ Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Maske in the County of York aforesaid in free and common ???? by ???? only in Lieu of all other Services yielding and praying therefore yearly unto us our Heirs and Successors at the Town of York in the said County of York at or upon the first day of March in every Year from the first day of March last one half penny (having to do with Quit Rents)

Recorded the 4th day of April 1763

Kathryn

Leonard Leas Will (Provided by Kathryn (Leas) Stuart:

Last Will & Testament of Leonard Leas

Dated 17 November 1782

Probated 19 December 1782 York County, Pennsylvania

Whereas Leonard Leas of Redding Township York County in Pennsylvania being in weakness of body but of sound mind and memory calling to mind the certainty of death and the uncertainty of life have made and appointed this my last will and testament revoking and disannulling all other will or wills before by me made, this only to be my last will and testament in manner and form following.

Imprimis, first I commit my soul to God who gave it to me and my body to be deacantly buried at the discretion of my executors hereafter named, all funeral charges and other worldly debts everywhere to be paid. I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Sarah one bed of her own chusing with the bedstid and all the furniture thereunto belonging and I also give and bequeath to my said wife one third part of a price of all my Estate both Real and Personal when sold during her life times and after her. Because if any be left I have and order it to be given to my children that is living to be equally devied between them, share and share alike. And I order to be given to my said wife the plantation and tract of land I now live on for and during the term of one year after my decease and the children that is unmarried to live with their mother, during the said term providing they help their said Mother to work the said place, but they that will not help her must turn off and provide for themselves.

I order and derect my executors to give my wife and children that lives with her three months vitlen. I order my said executors after one year be expired after my decease that they shall have full power and authority to see my plantation and tract of land that I now live on and make and execute as good a deed of conveyance for the same to the purchaser as I myself might or could.

I give bequeath and devise unto my son Daniel Leas all that piece of land lying and being on the South Side of the road leading from York Town to Carlisle adjoining the land of Peter Wertz and Big Conewago Creek, it being a part of the plantation and tract of land where on I now dwell together with all the improvements and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the same to have and to hold the said plantation and tract of land and every part thereof unto the said Daniel Leas his heirs and assigns, he or them paying therabout the sum of sixty pound good Lawful money of gold or silver and to be paid to my Executors two years after my decease and I bequeath to my said son Daniel Leas, one weaver's loom, six pear of gears and reeds. I order and impower my said Executors to sell my Personal Estate either by privet sale or at publick verdue and my lands in the same manner but if the war is not over and satted not to sell it till they see it safe to sell and when the sales is made the money arising from said sales with the money paid for my son Daniel Leas. I order my said Executors to equallly devide the same between my children and that as following to will to my son William Leas, Mary the wife of George Neas, Ursalla the wife of John Cough, Abraham, John, Benjamin, Catharine, Jacob and Sarah Leas, share and share alike, that is to say after the legacy is paid. I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Mary Jones the sum of ten pounds to be paid in gold or silver, her mother in her life time being in part advanced by one. I give and bequeath to my daughter Elenors children which she had to Daniel Fahnstick the sum of ten pounds to be paid to them in gold or silver and to be equally divied between them, their mother in her life time being in part advanced.

I constitute and appoint my soninlaw George Neas and my trusty friends Mathias Maloan and Michael Kimmel to act and see the accomplishments of this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning thereof. In testimony whereof I have hereto sett my hand the seventh Day of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty two. (1782)

Signed sealed and delivered by Leonard Leas

the said Leonard Leas as and for

his Last Will & Testament in the presence of us who were present at the

signing and sealing thereof

John Lawshe

David Weber

William Delap

Additional information provided by Kathryn (Leas) Stuart:

Leonard and Salmy lived on the old York to Carlisle Road, probably less than 25
miles south of Carlisle.

Misc (1775): Partly it depended on his religious affiliation. If he was Church
of the Brethren, then probably he refrained from getting involved but if the
family were pro-Revolutionary Lutherans or Reformed then it is possible that we
would find his name on the Militia rolls. Family members were known to be
Brethren but there is also evidence for the Reformed. Leonard's son, John Leas,
enlisted from Berks county and not from York for some reason.

York County had been organized out of Lancaster County in 1749. "Despite the
organization of a new county, the threat of Indian attack and troubles with the
French slowed migration into the new region during the 1750s. With the
successful resolution of the problems, York county's population grew steadily
though not rapidly to almost 5,000 residents by 1770."

LAND (23 Nov 1732):
Tax List (1734): He is listed as Leonard List with 20 acres in Creesam section
of Germantown along with Jacob, Henry and Peter Sell, Mathias Malaan and
Cornelius Nice, names familiar later in York County. Mathias Maloan is
mentioned in his will. Leonard would have been about 24 years of age at the
time.
Property (1743): In 1743, Lancaster County would have been the frontier.
Anything beyond that was then still unopened to unlawful settlements on lands
in Tulpehocken, on the Juniata, Aughwick, Path Valley and on Licking Creek near
the Potomac, which embraced the Big and Little Coves, although some illegally
went into those territories and were later turned back.

Situation (Nov 1755): During this time, there was unrest among the Indians of
Pennsylvania and New York. The Delawares sent this message to the government
declaring, "When Washington was defeated, we, the Delawares, were blamed as the
cause of it. We will now kill. We will not be blamed without a cause. We make
up three parties of Delawares. One party will go against Carlisle, one down
the Susquehanna, and I myself, with another party, will go against Tulpehocken,
to Conrad Weiser."

In his book, "The Life of Conrad Weiser"(Indian agent of Tulpehocken, PA)
written from documentation by a descendant, Rev.C.Z. Weiser, D.D., Rev. Weiser
states, "The condition of the frontier settlers was truly deplorable at this
period. Sickness and savages made their lot a hard one indeed. Appeals to the
Government were made, but a deaf ear was turned to their cries." Many meetings
between the governors of PA and the Indians occurred during this period
including one at Lancaster in May, 1757 and one at Easton in August, 1757.

Still more information provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart:

Birth: 1710
LAND: 23 Nov 1732 Anthony Tunis sold land to Leonard Leist; Germantown, P
Tax List: 1734 Creesam, at the time, part of Germantown, Pennsylvania
Property: 1743 Heidelberg Twp, York Co, Pennsylvania
LAND: 1 Jul 1743 Leonard Lease received two warrant for land - one for 2
LAND: 10 Jun 1754 Leonard Lease purchased land contiguous to his 1743 pur
Situation: Nov 1755 Delaware Indians threaten uprising; Pennsylvania
LAND: 13 May 1762 Leonard and wife, Salmy Lease sold 294 acres of land to
License: 1762 to keep a tavern; Reading Twp, York Co, PA
Misc: 1775 may have been part of the York Couinty Militia that beg
Will: 7 Nov 1782 Reading Twp, York Co, PA
Death: 16 Nov 1782 Reading Twp, York Co, PA
Estate: 18 Dec 1782 Appraisal; York County, Pennsylvania
Burial: Markey Burial Ground, Washington Twp, York Co, PA
Occupation: farmer
Ref #: Leas GB p10
Ref #: LG1950,p30
Article:
Marriage: abt 1740
Father: LEIST\\LASCHT ( - )
Mother: Susannah [?] LEAS ( - )

May 13, 1762 Leonard Lease and wife Salmy sold by Deed to Peter Wirtz, 294.5 acres on Big Conewago Creek in Reading Twp, York Co, Pennsylvania.

THOMAS PENN & RICHARD PENN, Esquires true and absolute Proprietors and Governors in Chief of the Province of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware.

To all unto whom these presents shall come Greeting. Whereas in Pursuance of two Warrants one of them dated the first day of July one thousand seven hundred and forty three (1July 1743) and the other dated the tenth day of June one thousand sevenhundred and fifty four there was surveyed unto Leonard Lease Two certain Tracts of Land situate in Reading Township in the County of York which ???? Two Tracts lying contiguous are described in one Tract as follows viz:

Beginning at a marked Chestnut Oak on the West Side of Conewago Creek thence by Vacant Land South forty seven Degrees West one hundred and five Perches to a marked Black Oak, North fifty Degrees West forty Perches to a marked White Oak South fifty Degrees West 78 perches to a marked White Oak South seventy Degrees, West one 134 Perches to a Pine Tree marked on Conewago Creek aforesaid thence down the said Creek on the several Courses thereof 619 Perches to the Place of Beginning containing 294 acres and a half and the usual allowance of 6 acres for Roads and Highways and whereas the said Leonard Lease and Salmy his wife by their deed dated the thirteenth of May last past did for the Consideration therein mentioned grant bargain sell release and confirm the said described Tract of Land and Premises unto Peter Wirtz in Fee As in and by the siad Warrant Survey and Deed (Reference thereunto being had more fully appears ??? at the Instance and Request of the same. Know ye that in consideration of the Sum of Forty five Pounds, Twelve Shillings and Ten Pence Half Penny lawful money of Pennsylvania to our Use paid by the said Peter Wirtz (the Receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge and therof do acquit and forever discharge the said Peter Wirtz, his Heirs and Assigns the said Two hundred and ninety four acres and a half of an acre of Land as the same are now set for the bounded and limited as aforesaid With all Mines, Minerals, Quarries, Meadows, Marshes, Savannahs, Swamps, Cripples, Woods, Underwoods Timber & Trees, Ways, Waters, Watercourses & Liberties Profits Commodities, ???? ??????? ???? and Appertenances whatsoever thereunto belonging in any wise appertaining and lying within the Bounds and Limits aforesaid, Free full and clear fifth Parts of all Royal Mines free from all Deductions and Reprizals for digging and refining the same and also one fifth Part of the Ore of all other Mines delivered at the Pistmouth only excepted and hereby recorded ] and also free Leave Right & Liberty to and for the said Peter Wirtz, his Heirs and Assigns to Hawk, Hunt, Fish and Fowl in and upon the hereby granted Land & Premises or upon any Part thereof To have and to hold the said Two hundred and ninety four acres and a half of an acre of Land and Premises hereby granted (except as before ????) with their Appurtenances unto the said Peter Wirts his Heirs and Assigns To the Only use and Behoof of the said Peter Wirtz, his Heirs and Assigns for Ever To beholden of us our Heirs and Assigns ~ Proprietaries of Pennsylvania as of our Manor of Maske in the County of York aforesaid in free and common ???? by ???? only in Lieu of all other Services yielding and praying therefore yearly unto us our Heirs and Successors at the Town of York in the said County of York at or upon the first day of March in every Year from the first day of March last one half penny (having to do with Quit Rents)

Recorded the 4th day of April 1763

Robert Bloom, in his History of Adams County mentions that
Leonard Leas owned and operated a tavern in Reading Township.

Information from Find A Grave:

Birth: 1710
Death: Nov. 16, 1782

Leonard Leist was born in 1710; his birthplace is unknown. He is said to have a brother John Lease who took up land in Lancaster County circa 1742, Leonard bought his land July 1, 1743; the tracts are not far from each other. When York County was formed from Lancaster, their land became part of Reading twp, York County, and in 1800 when Adams County was formed from York, the land was part of Reading twp, Adams County.

Leonard married Salome (last name unknown) about 1742; the were the parents of 12 children.

June 10, 1754 Leonard Lease purchased land contiguous to his 1743 purchase, 54.5 acres. He payed 15 pounds 10 shillings per 100 acres and a yearly quit rent of a half-penny sterling per acre. Living conditions were not good at that time; the water was said to be bad and there was much unrest with some Indian tribes. By 1755 the French and Indian War sent some of the pioneer settlers scurrying back eastward to Lancaster, York and Cumberland Counties.

On May 13, 1762, Leonard and wife, Salmy Lease sold the 294 acre tract of land to Peter Wirtz for 45 pounds 12 shillings 10 pence. Leonard was a weaver and ran the only tavern in Reading twp, licensed from 1762 through 1782 and in 1783 the tavern was licensed to his son Daniel.

Leonard made his Last Will & Testament on November 7, 1782; York County Will Book F-63 shows Leonards will as having been probated December 19, 1782. The inventory filed by Executors 1787 shows him to have been a wealthy man for the times. He spells his name LEAS in this document and most of his descendants used that name from that time.

There is some indication that he owned Markey Burial Ground on Conewago Creek, Washington twp, per 1783 Tax List but it is not proven. His tombstone gives his name as Leonard Leist and the inscription is in German.

Notes from www.findagrave.com - Marcia Lynne vonGunden
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Leonard Leas was born in 1710, died on 16 Nov 1782 in Reading Township, Adams Co, Pennsylvania and was buried in Nov 1782 in Markey Burial Ground, York Co., PA

He first appears in record when he recorded deed from Penn brothers for land in Reading Township, York Co., PA in 1743 (this is now in Adams Co. of which Gettysburg is the county seat).

His Will is found in Will Book F, page 63, York County, dated November 11, 1782 and probated December 19, 1782.

German origin but may have come through England on way from Germany

Note***
This information was provided by Joyce (Lease) Taylor

Leonard married Salome Worley ¹ about 1742 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁶ Salome was born in Jan 1726 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁷ died on 19 Dec 1810 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ at age 84, and was buried in Upper Bermudian Church Cemetery, Gardners, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Other names for Salome were Salme, Salmy, Salomy, Sarah, Salome "Sarah" Worley, and⁸ Sarah Salome Worley.⁹

+ 5 F i. Eleanora "Nalli" Leas ¹ was born on 3 May 1744 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 Sep 1781 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 37, and was buried in Markey Burial Ground, Davidsburg, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

6 M ii. William Leas ¹ was born on 27 Mar 1745 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹⁰ died about 1822 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^{⁶ ¹¹} about age 77, and was buried in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

William married Catherine Brown ¹ in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Catherine died on an unknown date.

+ 8 M iv. Abraham Leas ¹ was born about 1750 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ and died in 1799 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ about age 49.

+ 9 M v. Daniel Leas ¹ was born on 28 Mar 1752 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 2 May 1836 in Lanier Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 84, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 10 F vi. Ursala Leas ¹ was born about 1754 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

11 F vii. Mary Leas ¹ was born in 1754, died in 1768 at age 14, and was buried in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Mary married George Neas,¹ son of Hans George Ness ¹² and Maria Eichelberger,¹² before 1782. George died on an unknown date.

+ 12 M viii. John Leas ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1755 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 May 1847 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 91, and was buried in Upper Bermudian Church Cemetery, Gardners, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 13 M ix. Benjamin Leas ¹ was born on 9 Apr 1759 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ and died on 21 Feb 1828 in Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ at age 68.

14 M x. Jacob Leas ¹ was born about 1760 and died on 14 May 1843 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, USA about age 83.

15 F xi. Sarah Leas ¹ was born about 1760 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 May 1847 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA about age 87.

+ 16 F xii. Catharine Leas ¹ was born on 14 Jul 1761 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Apr 1857 in Osnaburg, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 95.

4. John Leas ¹ was born circa 1710 and died after 28 Jun 1803 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴

General Notes: Appears on 1762 Tax List for Reading Twp., York Co. 1783 Tax List, Reading Twp. shows owned 50 acres, 4 inhab'ts & Val. 94 lbs. On Jun 1803 acknowledged Power of Attorney dtd 8 Jun 1803, given to his daughter, Hannah Rolland Twin brother to Leonard Leas, #218 as listed in the David A. Leas genealogical records.

SOURCES 1. Billet, Don. 2. World Family Tree. Broderbund. WFT 16 Tree #1564. 3. Billet, Don. Don Billet's Family line (Leas List achives 10/6/1998). 4. Federal Government. Census. Federal Government. 1790 Chanceford Twp, York Co, PA. 5. Billet, Don. Don Billet's Family line (Leas List achives 10/6/1998). 6. DOCUMENTS. Leas vs Bruch. 7. World Family Tree. Broderbund. WFT 16 Tree #1564. 8. Ibid. WFT 16 Tree #1564. 9. DOCUMENTS. Will of Leonard Leas. 10. World Family Tree. Broderbund. WFT 16 Tree #1564. 11. DOCUMENTS. Will; York co, PA K-56. 12. World Family Tree. Broderbund. WFT 16 Tree #1564. 13. Ancestry.com. 14. Billet, Don. John and Hannah Leas Family Group Sheet. 15. Walker, Edwin S.. Genealogical Notes of the Carpenter Family. Illinois State Journal Co, Printers; Springfield?, IL 1907. p 199.

John married Hannah Maybe Edge ¹ ¹³ on 8 Mar 1743 in Pennsylvania, USA. Hannah was born about 1710.

+ 17 M i. John Leas ¹ was born on 14 Nov 1745 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 25 Sep 1825 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 79, and was buried in Franklin Cem., Franklin Twp, York Co, PA.

+ 18 F ii. Mary Leas ¹ was born about 1755 and died in 1828 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA about age 73.

19 F iii. Susanna Leas ¹ died on an unknown date. Another name for Susanna was Susannah Leas.

+ 21 M v. Philip Leas ¹ died on 9 Dec 1802 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 23 M vii. Samuel Leas ¹ died circa 1822 in Franklin Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 24 M viii. Leonard Leas ¹ was born about 1757 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died before 27 Feb 1810 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and was buried in Leas Cem, Reading Twp., York Co., PA.

Hannah married Rowland.¹ Rowland died on an unknown date. Another name for Rowland was Casper Rowland.

Third Generation

5. Eleanora "Nalli" Leas ¹ was born on 3 May 1744 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 Sep 1781 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 37, and was buried in Markey Burial Ground, Davidsburg, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Other names for Eleanora were Ellen Lais and Nalli Lascht.

General Notes: Eleanora (Elleanra) was known as Ellen LAIS on her marriage record which appears in the Lower Bermudian Church, York Co., PA and in the Strayers Lutheran Church, Dover, York Co., PA Her father was called Leonard Lasht on his tombstone record at the Markey Burial Ground in Washington Twp., York Co., PA

On her tombstone it is noted that she was 37 yrs-4 mos-1 day.

She might have married Daniel in Lower Bermudian Union, Adams Co, PA

^{BIOGRAPHY OF ELEANOR LEAS AND DANIEL FAHNESTOCK}
By Kathryn E. Leas Stuart

Elenora LEAS, daughter of Leonard and Salome "Sarah" Leas was born on 3 May 1744 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania where her father had purchased a piece of land from the Penn Proprietors in 1743.

She married Daniel FAHNESTOCK on 18 December 18, 1764 at Lower Bermudian Union Church Adams Co, Pennsylvania. In the church records at Strayer's (Salem)
Reformed Church, near Dover in York County, PA, there is also a record of the
marriage. It records that one Nalli Lascht, daughter of Leonhart Lascht
married Daniel Fahnestock. Daniel was the son of Johann Diedrich FAHNESTOCK
and Anna Margaretha WERTZ or WIRTH, born in 1737 in Amwell, Hunterdon Co, New Jersey.

The Brethren in Colonial America by Durnbaugh, pages 184-185 records that the
"Bermudian congregation began about 1758 in Warrington Twp, York County,
Pennsylvania about 15 miles from the town of York.

The congregation was assisted by Conrad Beissel and were considered the
offspring of the Ephrata church he founded. They observed the 7th day
(Saturday) as the Sabbath and were known as Seventh Day Baptists.

In the membership list are other family names. Along with Daniel Fahnstick &
wife, we find Dietrich Fahnstick & wife, John Cook, wife and son (this is
Eleanora's sister Ursula Leas) and George Neiss & wife (Eleanora's sister Mary).
They would have been at the Bermudian Brethren Meeting House which later became part of the Upper Conewago Congregation. It is not the same as Lower Bermudian which was a Lutheran and Reformed (Union) church building.

On the 1779 Tax List for Warrington twp, York Co, Daniel Fonastock was
assessed on 100 acres of land, 1 horse and 3 head of cattle. His tax was
53.0.0.

Daniel was the second of Johan Diedrich and Margaret Wirth Fahnestock's sons
to become a doctor according to the Fahnestock Genealogy.

Five children were born to Eleanora and Daniel in York County; two sons,
William (born April 18, 1766) and Daniel, Jr.(born February 23, 1774) and three
daughters Mary called "Polly" (born 1777), Salome (born 1778, called Sarah
after Eleanor's mother) and Esther (born April 13, 1779).

Eleanora died at the age of 37 on 22 Sep 1781 in York County, Pennsylvania.
While Eleanora and Daniel were not part of the actual Ephrata Cloister
Community, his father and mother were for a time and they all were associated
with the offshoot church we spoke of earlier. Nevertheless, "The Ephrata
Register: Names of those who in the Lord fell asleep" has a brief record:

"Fahnestock, Ellen (Luster), wife of Daniel Fahnestock; died September 22,
(1781)." There is no record of her place of death or burial in this record but
Eleanora Fahnestock was buried at Markey Burial Ground in Washington Township,
York County, Pennsylvania, where just over a year later, her father would be
interred.

On June 24, 1790 Dr. Daniel Fahnestock "of Warrington Township" purchased a
plantation called "Sociability" in Tyrone Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. In December of that year, he acquired a gristmill on Buffalo
Creek in what was then Rye Township (later Juniata Township) in Cumberland
County and he moved the family there. Later, a deed of August, 1797 records
that Daniel Fahnestock, "yeoman of Juniata" bought land on Little Buffalo Creek
in Juniata.

By the time of the 1800 Census Daniel had moved his family westward to Juniata
Twp, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel married Catherine Reiter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Reiter of
Washington Township, York Co, Pennsylvania. She was born in 1757 and died in
1831. Her maternal grandfather was Henry Lehman.

Daniel made his will on December 6, 1800 and it was proved on February 1, 1807
showing that he died somewhere in between. He mentions his wife, Catherine and
children: William, Daniel, Mary, Salome, Esther, Margareth and Barbara and
minor children, Eleanor and Joseph.

Catherine, the second wife is buried in Cocklin Cemetery, Upper Allen Township.
Only the year of her birth and death are recorded on the stone. Where Daniel is
buried is unknown.

Information from the Find a Grave website:

Birth: May, 1744
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Sep. 22, 1781
York County
Pennsylvania, USA

Eleanora Leas was the daughter of Leonard Leist (buried Markey) and Salome (last name unknown). She married Dr. Daniel Fahnestock on December 18, 1764; he was the son of Johann Dietrich Fahnestock and wife Margaret Wertz who lived and died at Ephrata on thier own farm. They are buried at the Ephrata Cemetery.

Eleanora and Daniel had children: William, Daniel, Mary, Salome and Esther. After the death of his wife, Dr. Daniel moved farther west in Pennsylvania.

Died age 37 years, 4 months, 1 day.

Family links:
Parents:
Leonard Leist (1710 - 1782)

Burial:
Markey Farm Cemetery
Davidsburg
York County
Pennsylvania, USA

Maintained by: Kathryn Stuart
Originally Created by: Bob Birmingham
Record added: Nov 14, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 61590051

Eleanora married Dr. Daniel Fannstick,¹ ⁴ son of Johann Diedrich Fahnestock ¹ ¹⁵ and Anna Margaretha Wirth,¹ ¹⁶ on 18 Dec 1764 in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Daniel was born in 1737 in Amwell, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA and died after 1801 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Daniel was Fahnestock.¹⁴

+ 26 M i. William Fahnestock Sr. ¹ was born on 18 Apr 1766 in Latimore Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 2 Jan 1843 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 76, and was buried in Hoover Farm near Brandtsville.^¹⁸

+ 27 M ii. Daniel Fahnestock ¹ was born on 23 Feb 1774 and died on 4 Jun 1857 in Miami County, Ohio, USA^¹⁹ at age 83.

+ 28 F iii. Mary Fahnestock ¹ was born circa 1777 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Newberry Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 29 F iv. Salome Fahnestock ¹ was born circa 1778 and died before 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 30 F v. Esther Fahnestock ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1779 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 18 Apr 1855 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 76.

7. Margaret Leas ¹ was born after 1745 in Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Margaret was Lascht.⁴

Margaret married James Johns,¹ son of Charles Johns ¹ and Margaret Unknown,¹ on 12 Nov 1760 in Christ Lutheran Church, York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.²⁰ James was born about 1740 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

31 F i. Mary Johns ⁴ was born in Apr 1769 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and was christened on 16 Apr 1769 in Christ Lutheran Church, York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³ Another name for Mary was Mary Jonis.³

Margaret next married George Ross ¹ on 31 Jan 1764 in Bermudian Union Church, Adams Co., PA.

8. Abraham Leas ¹ was born about 1750 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ and died in 1799 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ about age 49. Another name for Abraham was Lease.²¹

General Notes: An Abraham Leas, over 45 yrs old, is mentioned in the Manheim Twp Census with no wife and six children - perhaps this Abraham. He was married to Anna maria ?.

Abraham and his wife Anna Maria are shown as sponsors at a baptism in Kreutz Creek Lutheran Church in 1740's.

Information provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart:

Birth: abt 1750 York County, Pennsylvania
Military: 1 Apr 1778 Revolutionary War in York Co, PA MilitiaComp 1; Btn1
Witness: 1785 Abraham Lease was a witness at the marriage of James Th
Census: 1790 York County, Pennsylvania
Death: 1799 Reading Twp, York Co, PA
Burial:
Spouse: Anna Marie or Mary ]?] LEAS ( -1745)
Marriage:

Abraham married Anna Marie.¹ ⁴ Anna was born before 1754 and died after 1794. Another name for Anna was Mary.²¹

32 F i. Sarah Leas ⁴ was born about 1787 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 33 F ii. Mary Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 20 Oct 1794 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 Apr 1864 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA at age 69.

9. Daniel Leas ¹ was born on 28 Mar 1752 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 2 May 1836 in Lanier Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 84, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: Appears on an original muster roll for 1st Co., 1st Battalion, York Co. Militia according to a return made 11 Apr 1778 (The York County Historical Society). Burial Place provided by K.E. (Leas) Stuart Anderson Leas wrote, "He lived awhile in Ohio at or near Lexington, Preble Co., OH. He was in his old days heavy set. Was a short man."

Notes for DANIEL LEASE I:

Member of Ist Co. -Ist Batallion York Co., Militia, as reported April 1, 1778. Also, later shows as Lt. of 3rd Co., 9th Batallion of York Co., Militia. On Tax rolls of Reading Twp. 1779-1783. In Reading Twp. in 1790 Census. In 1793 Daniel and Lydia deeded land to mother -then living in Newberry Twp., York Co., (land willed to him by Father). In 1800 US Census living in York Twp., York Co.

The above information was provided by Joyce (Lease) Taylor

The following information was provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart.

Daniel LEAS was born about March 28, 1752 in York County, Pennsylvania. He
served in the military in 1778.10 Abram, John, Daniel Lease and Benjamin Leas
were members of the 1st Co, 1st Battalion, York County Militia according to a
return made on April 11, 1778. This record was found by Carl W. Fleck on an
original muster roll at York County Historical Society. In 1782/83 he was a
Tavern Keeper in Reading Twp, York Co, PA. He appeared in the census in 1790 in
Reading Twp, York Co, PA.12 Daniel Leas had 6 males ( 3 under 16, 3 over 16)
and 2 females living in his household at the 1790 census. [NEED TO DEFINE
SENTENCE: Migrated] He died on May 2, 1836 in Lanier twp, Preble Co, Ohio. He
was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co, OH. He is reference
number Leas GB p10. He was adopted. Daniel LEAS and Lydia WORLEY were married
before 1775 in York County, Pennsylvania. Daniel and Lydia Worley Leas had five
known children. They appeared in the census in 1820 in Tyrone twp, Adams Co,
Pennsylvania.

# Event: Military 1778
# Event: from Pennsylvania Migrated BET 1822 AND 1826 Ohio
# Event: The Gettysburg Compiler reported a letter for Daniel Leas unclaimed at the Gettysburg Post Office News item 21 APR 1819 Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA

More information provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart:

Military (1778): Abram, John, Daniel Lease and Benjamin Leas were members of the
1st Co, 1st Battalion, York County Militia according to a return made on April
11, 1778. This record was found by Carl W. Fleck on an original muster roll at
York County Historical Society.
Military (3 May 1784): Pennsylvania Archives Series 6 Volume 2, page 593 and 594
Battalions 1-9 York County Militia
9th Battalion; York County Militia
Lieut. Col.- James Chamberlain
Major - John Bonner
Lieut. - 1. Charles Conway
2. Thomas Neely (George Leas' (son of Daniel and Lydia Worley Leas) wife's aunt,
Sarah Weems (sister of John Weems) married a Jonathan Neely before 1785).
3.*** Daniel Leas
4.
5. Thomas Neely, Jr.
6.
7. Henry Miller
"At a Field Day for the first Battalion of York County Militia Troop, Officers
were necessary to be chosen Judges were appointed for each Corp. to wit:
Ignatius Leitner & Jacob Holtzinger this third day of May A.D. 1784."
Capt. Rudolph Spangler
Lieut. Jacob Holtzinger
Cornet Christian Stan

Census (1790): Daniel Leas had 6 males ( 3 under 16, 3 over 16) and 2 females
living in his household at the 1790 census.

Daniel married Lydia Worley,¹ daughter of Daniel Worley ¹ ²² and Maria Susannah Unknown,¹ ⁴ ²² about 1775.⁴ Lydia was born in 1755 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 4 Jul 1822 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^²³ at age 67, and was buried in Old White Episcopal Church - Huntington Twp, Adams Co, PA.^²³

+ 34 M i. George Leas ¹ ⁴ was born in 1776-1777 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 17 Apr 1861 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 85, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 35 M ii. Daniel Leas Jr. ¹ was born on 27 May 1778 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 26 May 1856 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 77, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 36 M iii. William S. Leas , Sr. ¹ was born on 10 Jul 1782 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 7 Aug 1855 in Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 73.

+ 37 F iv. Lydia Leas ¹ ²⁴ was born circa 1783 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 31 Jul 1857 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^{⁴ ²⁵} about age 74, and was buried in Rock Chapel Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 38 M v. Frank (Francis) Leas ¹ ²⁴ was born in 1807 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 12 May 1856 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 49, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

Daniel next married Rachel Morgan ⁴ on 3 Dec 1826 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA. Rachel was born on 1 Sep 1783 in New Jersey, USA, died on 7 May 1845 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 61, and was buried in Lexington Presbyterian Churchyard, West.

Marriage Notes:
Marriage (3 Dec 1826): The marriage record of Daniel Leas and Rachel Morgan Ross
is found in the Preble County Marriage records in Book 001, page 153.
They were married by Amos Sparks, Minister of the Gospel.

+ 39 M i. Wesley Leas was born on 21 Feb 1828 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 11 Nov 1901 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 73, and was buried on 14 Nov 1901 in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co, Ohio.

10. Ursala Leas ¹ was born about 1754 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Ursala married John Cough ¹ in 1775 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁴ John died on an unknown date. Another name for John was John Kough.

+ 40 M i. John Kough ⁴ was born about 1784 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

12. John Leas ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1755 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 May 1847 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 91, and was buried in Upper Bermudian Church Cemetery, Gardners, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: Various birth dates in published materials.DAR Patriot Index shows 1 Sep 1754 source probably applic. of Grace Cameron).Leas Genealogy of 17 Oct 1950, Waterloo Press Printers, Waterloo, IN shows 1755 (pg 23). The unpublished Family Group Sheet of George Keith Minert gives 10 Sep 1755. The upper Bermudian Cem. records (copy at York Co. Hist. Soc.) shows age at death of 91-8-30 and death date of 20 May 1847, which yields 21 Aug 1755. Private in 4th Batt. of Infantry of PA commanded by Major Hezeker (Maj. Nicholas Hausegger).

The DAR application of Susie Metzler Bryan stated the following:

John Leas enlisted in Berks County, Pennsylvania, February 1776, and served as a Private in the Company of Captain North, 4th Battalion of Pennsylvania Infantry commanded by Major Hezeker (Maj. Nicholas Hausegger), Regiment commanded by Colonel Anthony Wayne, afterwards, General Wayne.

The DAR application of June Catherine Weicht Sunday stated the following:

John Leas, enlisted Berks Co. PA, Feb 1776, was a private with Captain North, 4th Battalion of Infantry of Pennsylvania, commanded by Major Hezeker (Maj. Nicholas Hausegger) in Regiment Commanded by Col. Anthony Wayne, afterwards General Wayne, Military Records, Private -- Pension Bureau WF 2133. Volume 58 DAR Pension Record. Spangler Genealogy, page 4415. Family Records: History of DeKalb County, page 892. Tombstone Bermudian Cemetery, Adams County, PA. Tombstone Records Waterloo, IN. Was married to Sophia Ziegler at Hanover, PA (York County) 6 Feb. 1780. Pension Bureau WF 2133, Vol. 58 Daughters of American Revolution Pension Records

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Decedent: Leas, Sr., John
Date of Death:5/20/1847
Place of Death:Tyrone Township
Place of Birth:
Sex:M
Last Residence:Tyrone Township
Source: The Adams Sentinel 05/24/1847
Notes: Patriot of the Revolution.

From the webpage, http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/4th-Pennsylvania-Regiment

4th Pennsylvania Regiment

Country:
Allegiance: Continental Congress of the United States
Type: Infantry
Branch:
Active: 1775 - 1783
Specialization:
Command structure: Pennsylvania Line
Size:
Current commander:
Garrison/HQ:
Ceremonial chief:
Nickname:
Motto:
Colors:
March:
Mascot:
Notable actions: Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Sullivan Expedition
Notable commanders: Colonel Anthony Wayne
Anniversaries:

The 4th Pennsylvania Regiment was raised December 9, 1775 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for service with the Continental Army. The regiment would see action during the New York Campaign, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Sullivan Expedition. The regiment was furloughed January 17, 1781 at Trenton, New Jersey and disbanded on January 1, 1783.

The following information was provided by Jeffrey Leas:

Re: Will of John Leas

The following are transcriptions of the records in the National Archives
for John & Sophia Leas. They are very interesting to look at,
especially the declaration by Catherine Delap, the sister of John Leas.
This, in combination with the will of Leonard Leas, clearly establishes
the link between this John Leas and his father Leonard Leas. Am not
sure if this was recognized by anyone before. It came as a revelation
to me, anyway, when I received the records about 10 years ago.

[John Leas National Archives]

----------- File Cover Sheet -----------------

File Number: W.2133
In Service: Penn
Leas, John
Sophia

----------- John Lees Muster Rolls ---------------------

1110
Lees John
5 Pennsylvania Regiment.
(Revolutionary War.)

Private

Card Numbers.
35637440
7372

Number of personal papers herein: 0

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L 5 Pa.

John Lees
Priv, Capt. Caleb North's Company, in
Colonel Wayne's Regiment, raised
in the State of Pennsylvania.*

Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above for the month
of Jan 5 to Nov. 26, 1776.
Roll dated Camp at Ticonderoga
Nov 26, 1776

Enlisted Feb. 8 1776

* This company was designated at various times as Capt. Caleb
North's and Capt. John Christy's Company.

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L 5 Pa.

Jn. Lees
Priv, Capt. Caleb North's Company, in
Colonel Wayne's Regiment, raised
in the State of Pennsylvania.*

Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above for the month
of to May 1777.
Roll dated
May 1777

Appointed Jan 1.
Remarks: Furlow

* This company was designated at various times as Capt. Caleb
North's and Capt. John Christy's Company.

----------- John Leas Pension Card ---------------------

State of
Pennsylvania

John Leas
Adams Co. in the state of Penn.
who was a Private in the company commanded
of Captain North of the Regt commanded
by Col Wayne in the Penn troops
for 1 year $40.00

Recorded in the state of Pennsylvania
the rate of 40 dollars per annum
commencing the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued 8th day of July
1833 and sent to V. King
Gettysburg, PA

Arears to the 4th of March 1833 80.00
Amount of allowance ending 20 Sep 1833 20.00
========
100.00

Revolutionary Claim
accepted 1832

Recorded by D. Brown Clerk
Book E Vol 5 Page 35

------------ John Leas Pension Card (back) -------------

Died 20 May 1849
Letters to Hon Moses
McClead @ Pa Oct 15
Dead 1847

------------ Sophia Leas Pension Card --------------------

3720
Pennsylvania

Sophia Leas
widow of John Leas
who served in the Revolutionary
war as a Private
Pa Line

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
40 dollars 00
Cents per annum to commence on
the 4th Day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the
19 day of July 1851
and sent to
V. Ellis
Present

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 240 Vol. 2

------------ Sophia Leas Pension Card (back) -------------

She Sept. 16 - 1852 WB

------------ John Leas Pension Petition ------------------

Pennsylvania
Adams County On this 29th day of November 1832 did personally appear before the Honorable John Reed President and his appointees, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas is now sitting in and for the County of Adams in the State of Pennsylvania,

John Leas a resident of the County of Adams of [??] mind, aged seventy eight
years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following
declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress [made?] June 7th 1832

That he enlisted in Berks County Pennsylvania where he then resided, in
February 1776 with Captain North, Caleb North as he believes, for one year and served in the Fourth Battalion of Infantry of the Pennsylvania Line, commanded by Major Hezcher as he believes in the Regiment commanded by Col Anthony Wayne, afterwards Gen. Wayne.

That shortly after he enlisted, he marched to Chester then Chester County, now
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where he joined part of his Regiment, he remained there till May, when they marched to Philadelphia, then through New Jersey, and shipped over to Long Island where they were engaged for some time in throwing up and building Batteries, that in August they were taken up the River to Albany, and from there to Crownpoint, he remained at Crownpoint till towards Spring, when they were ordered to return to Pennsylvania; he thinks it must have been in February, as on their return they marched from [???] on the ice, they arrived at Chester Pennsylvania in Mar 1777 and he was then discharged, having served out the first term for which he enlisted.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension on our community except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pensin Roll or the agancy of any State.

Sworn & Subscribed 29th November
1832 in open Court John Leas
G. Welsh for atty.
and the Court do hereby ordain their opinion that aforenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he stated. By the Court was Recd

David Sheffer

Pennsylv. Adams County [J?] George Welsh prothonorary of the Court of Common pleas of Adams County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original for recordings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of John Leas for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal of office this 29th day of November 1832.

G. Welsh
prothnry

------------ Catherine Delap Statement ------------------

State of Pennsylvania
Adams County

Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the
Justices of the Peace in and for said county, Cathrine Delap
widow of John Delap formerly of the county afore
said deceased who upon her solemn affirmation
duly administered according to Law does depose
and say that she knew that her brother John Lease
the above applicant for a pension, enlisted in the
Regular Army of the United States in the year seven
teen hundred and seventy six as far as her
recollection serves her and that he served out a
term of one year. Under what officers and
by whom enlisted she know not.

Affirmed and subscribed her
before me the 21st day of Cathrine X Delap
November A.D. 1832 mark

Charles F. Keener Charles F. Keener certifies that Cathrine
Delap the above named witness is a credible
witness and being a respectable character.
Charles F. Keener

Adams County Pennsylvania, George Welsh prothonorary of the Court of Com
mon Pleas for said County of Adams do hereby certify
that Charles F. Keener Esq before whom the above
affidavit was made and to know is and being at
the time serving the court [???] of our Commonwealth
Justice of the Peace in and for said County of
Adams and confirmed and sworn to act of
such and that one for the [???] credit is given to all
official acts and [???] and that the signatures
affixed is his genuine signature.

In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said court at Gettysburg the 29th
day of November 1832.

G. Welsh
Pronthy

------------ John Leas Pension Brief ------------------

Brief in the case of John Leas of the County
of Adams in the State of Penn
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by
bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 78 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period Duration of Service Rank Names of General and
Field Officers
under whom he
served.

In 1776 Feby 1 Year Private Col. Wayne, Capt.
North

5. In what battles was he engaged? None

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berks Cy.

7. Is his statement by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by
traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Depositions

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in
what respect?
No clergyman's certificates.

I certify thtat the foregoing statement and the answers agree with
the evidence in the
case above mentioned.

[???]

Examining Clerk

------------ Letter to Mrs. Carl W. Fleck ------------------

January
3, 1938

John
Leas
W. 2133
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Carl W. Fleck
Mr. Holly Springs
Pennsylvania

Dear Madam:

The data furnished herein were obtained from
papers on file in pension claim, W. 2133, based upon
the service of John Leas in the Revolutionary War.

The date and place of birth of John Leas were
not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.

While a resident of Berks County, Pennsylvania,
John Leas enlisted sometime in February, 1776, and
served one year as a private in Captain Caleb North's
company in Colonel Anthony Wayne's 4th Pennsylvania
Battalion.

He was allowed pension on his application
executed November 29, 1832, at time he was
seventy-eight years of age and living in Adams
County, Pennsylvania.

John Leas married February 6, 1780 in Hanover,
York County, Pennsylvania, Sophia; her maiden name
was not designated. He died May 20, 1847 in Adams
County, Pennsylvania.

His widow, Sophia Leas, was allowed pension on
her application executed April 10, 1851, at which
time she was living in Adams County, Pennsylvania,
aged ninety years "less three days". She died Sep-
tember 16, 1852.

------------ Letter to Mrs. Carl W. Fleck p.2 ------------------

The children of John Leas and his wife, Sophia:

Elizabeth born December 2, 1780
Benjamin " December 7, 1781
Sally or Sarah " December 28, 1782
Jacob " October 11, 1784
Margaret " October 21, 1786
Leonard " May 5, 1788

Also Susanna, Mary, George, Elizabeth, John, Rachel, and
William, whose ages were not given.

It was stated in 1851 that Elizabeth and Benjamin
Leas, the first two children, were deceased; and in
1851, Sally or Sarah was referred to Mrs. Sally or Sarah
Hartzel.

Catherine Delass, sister of the soldier, John Leas,
in 1851 was the widow of John Delass and was then in
Adams County, Pennsylvania.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

------------ Sophia Leas Pension Petition ------------------

State of Pennsylvania
County of Adams S.S.
On this tenth day of
April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and
fifty one, personally appeared before the
Hon Samuel R. Rupell, on of the Judges of
the Court of Common Pleas of the County of
Adams aforesaid Sophia Leas, a resident
of said County of Adams, aged ninety years less three days
who being duly sworn according to law, doth
on her oath, make the following Declatation
in order to otain the benefits of the existing
Acts of Congress, or such of them as may be
applicable to her case to wit that her
husband John Leas now deceased, was a
private in the Pennsylvania line in the War
of the Revolution, and resided in Hanover
in York County in the State of
Pennsylvania that he was pensioned by the
United States under the Act of June 7th 1832
at the rate of forty dollars per year for his life
and that he continued to receive said pension
until his death. She further celares that
she was married to the said John Leas on the
6th day of February 1780 at the Town
of Hanover in 'said' County of York, but
that she has no records of said marriage
that she continued to live with said John
Leas, to the time of his death; and that the
said John Leas her husband died in Adams
County aforesaid on the twentieth day of
May, 1847. She further swears that she is
now a widow and has never before made
any application for a pension - and further
that by reason of old age and bodily infirmities
she is now unable to appear in open Court

------------ Sophia Leas Pension Petition page 2 -------------

for the purpose of making this her declaration.

Sworn to & Subscribed
on the day and year above
written before me, one of her
the Judges of said Court Sophia X Leas
of Common Pleas of the mark
County of Adams and State
of Pennsylvania
and certify that from bodily infirmity, the
said Sophia Leas, can not conveniently attend
Court, and that I believe her to be the wid-
ow of John Leas, a deceased Revolutionary pensioner
as she herein above states.
J. R. Rufsell

State of Pennsylvania
County of Adams S.S.
On this tenth day of
April A.D. 1851 personally appeared before
me Samuel R. Russell, one of the Judges of
the Court of Common Pleas of said County of
Adams, Daniel Cline and George Guise
residents of said County of Adams, who being
first duly sworn according to law, declare that
Sophia Leas, who make the above Declaration
is the widow of John Leas deceased, who was
a private in the Pennsylvania Line, in the war
of the Revolution, and who was a pensioner
of the United States in right of his services and
that they long knew the said John and Sophia
Leas, that they form many years lived together
as man and wife, and were always believed
to be lawfully married - that they raised a
large family of children - and that one of their

------------ Sophia Leas Pension Petition ------------------

children still living Mr. Sarah or Sally Hartzel is between 69 and
seventy years of age - that her husband John Leas
died in said County of Adams, on the
twentieth day of May, A.D. 1847; and that she
is still a widow - and they swear that
they are disinterested witnesses - and the said
Daniel Cline further saith that he after the
decease of the said John Leas, made proof of
his death - and that the said Sophia Leas
who makes the foregoing Declaration is the
identical person who was the wife of said
John Leas deceased, and continues his widow.

Affirmed and subscribed
before me, Judge as aforesaid Daniel Cline
this 10th day of April A.D. George Guise
1851 - and I hereby certify
that said deprovents are
credible witnesses.
J. R. Russell

State of Pennsylvania
County of Adams S.S.
On this tenth day of
April A.D. 1851, came before me one of the
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams
County aforesaid, Daniel Cline Esq., a resident
of said County, and made oath that he has
examined and copied the family record, con-
tained in a bible in the possession of Sophia Leas
the above declarant, where the following entry
appears as follows

Elizabeth Leas was born 2 day of December in the year 1780
Benjamin Leas born 7 day of Dec in the year 1781
Sally Leas was born 28th day of Decemebr in the year 1782
Jacob Leas was born 11th day of October in the year 1784
Margaret Leas was born 21 day of October n the year 1786
Leonard Leas was born 5th day of May in the year 1788
(and in the same manner entried of the births
of Susanna, Mary, George, Elizabeth, John, Rachel
and William Leas).

And he verily believes the same,which purports
to be an original family record of the births of
children of said Sophia Leas and John Leas, the
deceased pensioner, to be a true family record
of the births of the children of said Sophia and
John Leas - and that the first two of said
children, Elizabeth and Benjamin Leas, are
deceased - and that he knows the said Sally
Leas, Jacob, Margaret and Leonard Leas personally
and that they have always been reputed and considered
as the children & lawful issue of said John and
Sophia leas - and that he believes them to have
been born and to be of the ages which said
record indicates -------. Daniel Cline

Subscribed
this 10th day of April A.D.
1851, before me; and I
certify that I saw the said
Daniel Cline Esq, take the
said copy from the said family
record in the family bible
in the possession of the said
Sophia Leas, widow of said John Leas, said deceased
pensioner, and that the said copy is correct, and
I believe the said record to be a true and bona fine
record of the births of the children of the said Sophia
Leas the Declarant and John Leas the deceased pensioner.

J.R. Russell

Leas Letter # 7:

To: Mr. Jacob Leas

Adams County, PA
November 25, 1843

Dear Children,
I now take the liberty of informing you that we are all well at present and
all the rest of our friends as far as I can tell thanks be to the Almighty.
My eyes are weak and still getting weaker.

I received your lines dated the 15th of last month and read them with great
joy to hear of you and that you were all well then and you mentioned in
yours that you intended to come again Spring.

Leonard wrote some time ago that had some money for me; how to get it in I
don't know. I wish you to go to him and lift the money and send it to me
by a trusty person. Michael Warner may come in or send it by some other
person.

Further I ask you to write John Leas that I have received ten dollars of
Rudolph Spangler and I want John to go to Jonas Spangler and settle with
him for the same and then to write me a letter how it is. [Note: this is
one of those Dutchy sounding statements I mentioned].

Furthermore I will tell you a little about the times here. They are hard.
It is a hard matter for some people to have as much money as will pay their
taxes at this time. Wheat can be bought at 87 ct pr bushel by the load.
Rye 25 to 27 ct, corn 31 to 35 ct, oats 20 to 25 ct.
But there is no selling for cash, the most business is trade. As trade
and the Sheriff Sales are still in ____________ for the last 12 months back
how times is going to be is hard to tell yet. No more at present but our
best respects to one and all of you.

John Leas

Re: Leas Letter #8

This letter should be read as
| To Jacob Leas in Ohio
|
From John Leas in:
| Tyrone Township

| Adams County, PA
| February 24th, 1845
|
|
| Dear Children,
| I now take the liberty of informing you that I received yours dated the
3rd
| of this (?month).
| Further as for ourselves we have not been well for some time back as for
| the rest of our
| children and friends here are all well as far as I can tell at present.
|
| Further, you ask me where to pay that money - right, it is your Sophiah
| and John's Elizabeth, each the sum of 10 dollars, that is if you get it
| in your hands. Further if Warner can't pay the principal I would wish
you
| to try to get the interest of him that is due on them notes.
|
| I am surprised that there is none writes to me but you. It would appear
| that the rest of our children don't care for us old people or else they
| would write now and then.
|
| We have had a very open winter, snow aplenty but it did not last no
time.
| Jacob, you are to pay $10 to John Leases son john out of my money.
|
| No more at present but our best respects to you all.
|
|

| John Leas

Pennsylvania Archives
By Samuel Hazard, John Blair Linn, William Henry Egle, George Edward Reed, Thomas Lynch Montgomery, Gertrude MacKinney, Charles Francis Hoban, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Dept. of Public Instruction, Pennsylvania State Library
Published by s.n., 1880

FOURTH PENNSYLVANIA BATTALION, COL. ANTHONY WAYNE.

JANUARY 3, 1776'97JANUARY 24, 1777.

8-Voi.. X.

On the 17th, Col. Wayne enclosed a return "amounting in the whole to five hundred and sixty, officers included, ten commissioned officers are absent with their recruits, what number I cannot determine, but apprehend that the battalion must be complete. Capt. Taylor has not yet arrived with his company, but included in above. I have only twelve rifles and twenty muskets, and am in want of every other article."

On the 22d, Congress ordered him to march each company, as soon as equipped, to New York. For want of arms, only three companies-Robinson's, Church's, and Lacey's-could be forwarded. These arrived in New York, under command of Major Haussegger, on the 28th of March. This "detachment of the Fourth Penn'a battalion," as it was called, was, on the 7th of April, placed in Lord Stirling's brigade, and stationed on the shore at Caldwell's, on Long Island. On the 24th, it was assigned to the Fourth brigade, Gen. Greene. (This was fortunate for John Leas since on the 28th five companies of Lord Stirling's brigade were either killed or captured).

On the 26th, Col. Wayne arrived at New York, and taking command, immediately dispatched Major Haussegger to Philadelphia, to bring on the other five companies.

On the 27th, Wayne received orders to prepare his detachment for embarking for Albany. Two companies left New York on the 2d of May, and were in Albany with the colonel on the 10th.

A return, dated at Ticonderoga, October 19, shows present all the field officers; all the captains, except Robinson, absent from September 21; Capt. Moore sick, and absent from October 14; all the first lieutenants, except one of Moore's company; all the second lieutenants, except Lieut. Barckloy ; all the ensigns; all the staff, thirty-two sergeants, thirteen drums and fifes, three hundred rank and file fit for duty, one hundred and thirty-eight sick present, twenty-three sick absent, twenty-eight on command; total, five hundred and sixty-three. Of the officers present, Captain North, Lieuts. McClintock, Kimmell, and Seely, were sick.

The term of enlistment of this battalion expired on the 5th of January, 1777, but it remained over its time until the 24th of January, 1777, to allow troops to come in and take its place.

An inquisition, dated February 17,1777, now on file in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, addressed to the Council of Safety, sets forth "that an unhappy accident happened on the 16th instant, at a certain Alexander McCalla's, in Charlestown township, Chester county, to wit: the accidental death of Charles Clinton Beatty, second lieutenant to Capt. Thomas Church's company, of the Fourth battalion, commanded by Col. Anthony Wayne ; and as there is no legal way of proceeding in cases of accidental death, thought it expedient to call upon the chairman of committee to qualify evidence, and call and empannel a jury. We, therefore, of the jury find that his death was accidental by a shot from Capt. Caleb North's fusee, not apprehending it to be charged." Signed by Capt. Thomas Church and eleven others.

A large proportion of the privates reenlisted for three years, or during the war, under Col. Francis Johnston, in the Fifth Penn'a, where their names may be found. Those who did not reenlist were marched to Chester, and discharged on the 25th of February, 1777.

ROLL OF CAPTAIN CALEB NORTH'S COMPANY.

[ This Roll is incomplete.]

Captain:

North, Caleb, commissioned January 5, 1776; promoted major Tenth Penn'a.

Sergeants:

North, George, promoted ensign of Robinson's company October 12, 1776.
Hayes, Arthur.
Guest, James.
Longwell, Matthew.

Corporals:

Banks, George.
Smith, Valentine.
Beggs, Arthur.
Davis, Thomas.

Drummer:

Burns, John.

Privates:

Berkheimer, Bashan.
Bolebaugh, Matthew.
Boyer, Jacob.
Connor, Matthew.
Curtin, John.
Deeder, John.
Deel, Peter.
Dentlinger, Martin.
Dathrow, Jacob.
Edleman, William.
Gold, George.
Grimes, Joshua.
Heffner, John.
Himmelwright, John.
Hollam, Samuel.
Honstein, Frederick.
Horton, Ephraim.
Howen, Jeremiah.
Kine, John.
Kobble, John.
Leas, John
Leeson, Robert.
Leonard, Richard.
Lercy, John.
Logan, Andrew.
McCown, John.
McFange, Hugh.
McSwine, Dennis.
Mote, Jacob.
Neill, Samuel.
Quinn, Patrick.
Roads, John.
Saylor, John.
Shull, Baltzer.
Simmons, John.
Speelman, Conrad.
Tolan, Cornelins.

Biography of the Captain who commanded John Leas in Revolutionary War:

http://www.virtualology.com/calebnorth/

Caleb North

NORTH, Caleb, soldier, born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, 15 July, 1753; died in Philadelphia, 7 November, 1840. He was a merchant at Coventry, Pennsylvania, at the beginning of the Revolution, at which time, it is said, he hired a British deserter to teach him the manual of arms. He was a captain in the 4th battalion and served in the Canada campaign, when on his return from Ticonderoga he was promoted to major of the 10th regiment, and as such rendered important service. At Paoli, by the par-titular exertions of General Anthony Wayne, Major North, and Captain Stout, a rear-guard was formed by which two pieces of cannon and the remainder of the brigade were saved. He was detached the same night to direct the retreat of General William Smallwood, and a vidette was killed by his side. After taking part in the battle of Germantown, he was promoted lieutenant-colonel of the 11th Pennsylvania regiment and was in the battle of Monmouth. In July, 1778, he was transferred to the 9th Pennsylvania, and in January, 1781, to the 2d, with which he took part in the southern campaign. After the surrender of Cornwallis he had charge of the British prisoners on their march from Virginia to York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, conducting Tarleton's noted legion to Philadelphia. He retired from the army at the close of the war, resumed business at Coventry, and subsequently removed to Philadelphia, where in 1819 he was chosen high-sheriff. From 1828 until his death he was president of the Society of Cincinnati in Pennsylvania, being the last survivor of the field-officers of the Pennsylvania line.

LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JOHN LEAS
**********************************************
Transcribed by Kathryn E. Stuart

Whereas John Leas of Tyrone Township, Adams County in Pennsylvania being of sound mind and memory Calling to mind the Certainty of Death and the Uncertainty of life have made …my will and testament Revoking and Disanulling all Other will or wills before by me made this only to be my last will and testament in Manner & form following Viz Imprimis, first, I commit my Sole to God who gave it to me and my body to be deacently buried at the Discreation of my Executors after all funeral Charges and Other worldly debts Everywhere to be paid I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Sophia all that is in my house where I now live in, as long as she lives if she sees proper, Citchen furniture and the Stoves Clock and Case and all the beds if she sees proper Corner Cober and Desk and dresser and all the Rest of the property in the house if she sees proper to keep them till after her Death. I do alow my wife to live in the house wherein I now live if she sees proper and shall have the same privilidge as I my self had and I do allow my wife to keep two cows if she sees proper and do allow my son William to live on the Old place and to give his Mother the third of all that he Reases that is Wheat Rye Corn Oats flax buckwheat and poetatoes. Said William he is to provide for his mother the fire would, he is to git it Chopt and haul it and Chopt fit for the Stove and said William is to provide for his Mother o of beef and a hundred weat of pork and I do alow by beloved wife yearly one hundred Dollars out of the income of my Estate as long as she lives and I do alow my son William to have three hundred dollars more than any of the Rest of my Children that is out of my Estate for his trouble that is if he takes care of his Mother until her Deceas. I do give and bequeath to my Daughter Sally the interest of one thousand Dollars as long as she lives out of my Estate and after her Deceas then that Thousand Dollars falls back to my Children that is a liven Share and Share a like. I do give and bequeath to my Son George in part of hislegicee Six hundred Dollars for his share and his Daughter Chistena four houndred dollars for Share in full out of my Estate. I do give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Six hondred Dollars out of my Estate that is with what she has got, and George likewise out of my Estate. I do give and bequeath to to my four sons one thousand Dollars apice that is with what they have got already , out of my Estate. I will now name them Jacob Leonard John and William Leas. Each one Shall have the $1000. Appease. I do give and bequeath to my three Daughters Eight hundred Dollars a pice with what they have got out of my Estate share and share alike. I will name them now Margret Susanna and Elizabeth to have Share and Share alike. I do give and bequeath to my grand Children that we stood for them when they were baptized. I will name them now David Hartzel, John Taughenbaugh John L. Slaybaugh, John Leas and Elizabeth of John Leas and Sophia of Jacob Leas I give and bequeath the five Each one ten dollars except John L. Slaybaugh fifty Dollars out of my Estate that is after my wife's Deceast and the land all sold and the money arising from said sales then I Order my Exetors to make sale of my Real and Persinel property as soon as He seas proper and to make a divide with the moneys of shars what is mention above, and all got the shars and all sold. What Ever is left then of an over plosh shall be Divied among my Children that is a living Share and Share alike I do alow my Exutors to make a devide with the money or the bonds as to sute them best and I dow allow my Exutors after my wifes Decease that they shall have full power and athorety to sell as soon as they see proper all my Real Astate and make and Execute as good a Deed of Conveyance for the same to the purchaser as I myself might or Cold do in my lifetime. I Constiture and appoint my son William Leas and my trusty friend Jacob Fring to act and see the accomplishment of this my last will and testament according to the true intent and meaning there of. In testimony where of I have here to set my hand this Twenty Eight day of December One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty Nine - 1839

Signed Sealed and Delivered by the Said John Leas

John married Sophia Ziegler,¹ daughter of Johann George Ziegler ¹ ²⁷ and Anna Margareta Hamspacher,¹ ²⁷ on 6 Feb 1780 in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Sophia was born on 13 Apr 1761 in Horn, Coesfeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany,^¹¹ died on 16 Sep 1852 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 91, and was buried in Upper Bermudian Church Cemetery, Gardners, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

41 F i. Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1780 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1780 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

42 M ii. Benjamin Leas ¹ was born on 7 Dec 1781 and died about 1851 about age 70.

+ 43 F iii. Salome "Sarah" Leas ¹ was born on 28 Dec 1782 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 24 Nov 1872 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA^²⁹ at age 89.

+ 44 M iv. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 11 Oct 1784 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 18 Apr 1873 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 88, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

+ 45 F v. Margaret Leas ¹ was born on 21 Oct 1786 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁰ died on 14 Jan 1873 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 46 M vi. Leonard Leas ¹ was born on 5 May 1788 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 Sep 1864 in Scott County, Iowa, USA at age 76, and was buried in Allen's Grove Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

+ 47 F vii. Susanna Leas ¹ was born on 26 Nov 1789 and died about 1850 in Stark County, Ohio, USA about age 61.

48 F viii. Mary Leas ¹ was born on 14 Nov 1791 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 50 M x. George Leas ¹ was born on 2 Apr 1794 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 7 Mar 1870 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

+ 51 F xi. Elizabeth Margaretha Leas ¹ was born on 4 Mar 1796 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 Apr 1877 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 81.

+ 52 M xii. John Leas ¹ was born on 18 May 1798 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 11 Jan 1875 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 76, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.^³²

53 F xiii. Rachel Leas ¹ was born on 28 Oct 1801 and died on 10 Nov 1834 at age 33.

+ 54 M xiv. William Leas ¹ was born on 7 May 1804, died on 6 Dec 1886 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82, and was buried in Upper Bermudian Lutheran Cemetery.^⁴

13. Benjamin Leas ¹ was born on 9 Apr 1759 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ and died on 21 Feb 1828 in Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ at age 68.

General Notes: According to Gene Waite, "Benjamin was one of the original incorporators of the Pennsylvania R.R.

Benjamin married Susannah Bower ¹ on 16 Aug 1785. Susannah was born on 25 Nov 1766 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Mar 1814 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA^³³ at age 47, and was buried in Freeland Cemetery, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³³

56 M i. Leonard Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 22 Jun 1786 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 9 Feb 1788 at age 1.

+ 57 M ii. Rev. John Leas ¹ was born on 26 Jan 1788 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 9 Aug 1859 at age 71, and was buried in Milford Cemetary.

+ 58 M iii. Benjamin Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 28 Jun 1789 and died on 19 Dec 1824 in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 35.

+ 59 M iv. Henry Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 19 Jul 1791, died on 2 Dec 1862 at age 71, and was buried in Silver Spring Presbyterian Churchyard, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

60 F v. Elizabeth Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 22 May 1793 and died on 8 Feb 1870 at age 76.

Elizabeth next married Conrad Brill.¹ ³⁵ Conrad died on an unknown date.

Elizabeth next married William Sager.¹ ³⁵ William died on an unknown date.

+ 62 F vii. Polly Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 9 Mar 1797 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 28 Nov 1879 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82.

+ 63 M viii. Isaac Jacob Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 20 Sep 1799 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 13 May 1889 at age 89.

+ 64 M ix. Christian (Christy) H. Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born on 12 Nov 1801 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 May 1869 in Rock Island, IL at age 67, and was buried in Rock Island, IL.

+ 65 M x. Jacob Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 25 Dec 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Jul 1880 at age 76, and was buried in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

66 M xi. Moses Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 4 Sep 1805 and died in 1825-1826 at age 20.

+ 67 M xii. Hon. William Bower Leas ¹ was born on 7 Feb 1812 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Feb 1882 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 70.

Benjamin next married Jane Mathews ¹ ⁴ ³⁴ on 21 Oct 1819. Jane was born in Aug 1781 and died on 25 Feb 1857 at age 75.

+ 68 M i. George Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 10 Jul 1820 and died on 5 Feb 1891 at age 70.

+ 69 M ii. Joseph Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 27 Jun 1822 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Aug 1891 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁷

+ 70 F iii. Susannah Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 3 Jan 1825 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁸ died on 17 Dec 1888 in Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 63, and was buried in Wrights Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, US.

16. Catharine Leas ¹ was born on 14 Jul 1761 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Apr 1857 in Osnaburg, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 95.

General Notes: She possibly died in Ohio as a letter from her brother John to children in Ohio asks about his sister, Catherine DeLap.

Catharine married John Delap,¹ son of William De Lap ¹ and Ruth,¹ in 1783 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. John was born on 15 Sep 1752 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jul 1822 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69.

72 F ii. Sarah De Lap ¹ was born in 1783 and died on 17 Feb 1824 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁹ at age 41.

+ 76 M vi. Leonard De Lap ¹ was born on 23 Dec 1793 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 Dec 1864 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁹ at age 70.

+ 77 F vii. Ruth Delap ¹ was born on 13 Oct 1796 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 25 Aug 1866 in Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁹ at age 69.

+ 79 M ix. William De Lap ¹ was born in 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 13 May 1867^³⁹ at age 64.

17. John Leas ¹ was born on 14 Nov 1745 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 25 Sep 1825 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 79, and was buried in Franklin Cem., Franklin Twp, York Co, PA.

General Notes: Married a widow Will Book "P", pg 326, dated 22 Dec 1823, probated 7 Oct 1825, legatees Stepson, David Lehner; Anna Heim, wife of John Heim; Catharine Swartz, daughter of Adam Swartz; and wife Elizabeth. Birth place, death place and burial place provied by Kathryn Leas Stuart.

CHILD NOTES: John Leas Jr. Birth(1): Will(1): His will is to be found in Will book "P" on page 326. It is dated 22 Dec 1823 and was probated 7 Oct 1825. Legatees: Stepson, David Lehner, Anna heim, wife of John Heim, Catharine Swartz dau of Adam Swartz, and wife Elizabeth. Death(1): Burial(1): General(1,6): John Leas contested a parcel of about 15 acres of land with Jacob Bruch in 1789. The Bruch land abutted the land of John Leas, Sr. which had been obtained by patent from the Proprietaries of Pennsylvania. The Surveyor General's report of August 3, 1789 mentions that John Leas's father had a warrant in 1751, but son John Leas took out another warrant based on the old warrant and had a survey of June 11, 1789 to claim the disputed 15 acres. The board found the old survey of 1751 did not encompass the disputed 15 acres and found in favor of Bruch.

The above note was provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart.

The following was from the Pennsylvania Archives (http://books.google.com/books?id=sB0UAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA655&lpg=PA655&dq=Leas,+Reading+Township&source=bl&ots=B-U8G7xr53&sig=1pBjivL2VjWtgsgdIiROgYAIsNg&hl=en&ei=ncCiSZmuHZCCNYTPkcUL&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=10&ct=result)

At a Meeting at the Surveyor General's the 3d August, 1789.
Present

The Honorable George Ross, Esq'r Vice President.
The Honorable Christopher Kucher, Esq'r.
The Officers of the Land Office.
Catherine Knorr

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John Leas

v. I On Caveat.

Jacob Bruch. J

It appears on hearing the parties that the Land in contest is a small piece of about 15 Acres in Reading Township, York County, for which Bruch hath a Warrant & Survey. And that the Father of Leas had a Warrant in the year 1751 and a Survey of 107 Acres made thereon by Thomas Armor and that Leas in order to cover the piece in controversy took out a late Warrant for the said lot & Acres and would make use of the old Warrant to take the Land Surveyed for Bruch. The Board are therefore of Opinion that as both Warrants are for the same place, the said Leas ought to Patent on the first Warrant and as the Lines thereof cannot be extended so as to include the vacancy marked A in a Draught of John Forsyth now before the Board without going through the Lines of a Patented Tract the said Bruch's Survey ought to be accepted and a Patent granted.

John married Elizabeth.¹ Elizabeth was born on 15 Apr 1752, died on 15 Apr 1844 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 92, and was buried in Franklintown Cemetery, York Co., PA.

John married Sarah Lehmer.,⁴⁰ daughter of Johannes (John) Lehmer ⁴⁰ ⁴¹ and Elizabeth,.¹ Sarah was born on 30 Sep 1784 and died on 30 Oct 1867 at age 83.

18. Mary Leas ¹ was born about 1755 and died in 1828 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA about age 73. Another name for Mary was Leist.

General Notes: Birth and death dates provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart. Property(14): Bastian Wonder purchased land in Monoghan twp, from Daniel and Mary Carpenter; the land adjoined land of Col. Matthew Dill. Philip Koontz, Joseph Bradley and Stephen Lease

Mary next married Daniel Carpenter,¹ son of Daniel Carpenter ¹ ⁴ and Magdalena Forney,¹ ⁴ on 9 Sep 1775. Daniel was born in 1748 in Earlville, Lancaster, PA, died on 14 Dec 1827 in Franklintwp, Westmoreland Co, PA at age 79, and was buried in Franklin Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 83 F ii. Salome Carpenter ¹ ⁴ was born in 1782, died in 1820 at age 38, and was buried in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 84 M iii. John Carpenter ¹ ⁴² was born in 1783 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died in 1867 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84.

88 M vii. Samuel Leas Carpenter ¹ ⁴² ⁴³ was born on 10 Jun 1794 and died in 1876 at age 82.

General Notes: Purchased mansion portion of plantation from parents. Will in Book "K", pg 366, dtd 28 Mar 1802, prob. 9 Dec 1802 names sisters Mary Carpenter, Susanna Asper, Hannah Rowland; brother John was executor. Death location provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart.

Wills: Abstracts 1749-1819: Surnames L - O: York Co, PA
Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Theratsh@harborside.com

LEAST, Philip. Reading Township.
March 28, 1802 December 9, 1802
Executor: John Least.
Legatees: Brother, John; and others

23. Samuel Leas ¹ died circa 1822 in Franklin Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Other names for Samuel were Lees and Leist.

General Notes: Orphans Court Docket, York County, # N-331 dtd 6 Feb 1822 states Samuel died intestate leaving widow Christianna and (9) named children. At death owned 174 acres adjoining land of brother, John. Alternative last name provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart.

Note: (by Kathryn Leas Stuart)

The Petition of John Leas, one of the Children of Samuel Leas deceased, was read to the Court, setting forth that the said Samuel Leas died Intestate seized ...... as of fee of a certain missuage and tract of land containing about one hundred and seventy four acres of Land more or less with the appurtanances situate in Franlin Township adjoining the lands of John Leas, senr, Daniel Meyers, Jacob ..... and others leaving the following heirs: A widow and twelve children --

Christiana, the widow
Hannah (intermarried with Daniel Henry)
Jacob Leas
John Leas
Esther (intermarried with John Karl now deceased)
Stephen Leas
Elizabeth (intermarried with Samuel Ernst)
Daniel Leas
Juliana (intermarried with John
Samuel Leas

And praying the Court to award an Inquest to make partitions of the premises to and among the children and representatives of the said Intestate, in such manner and in such proportions as by the laws of this commonwealth is directed if such Partition can become without prejudice to or spoiling the whole, but if Such Partition cannot be made thereof as aforesaid then to value and appraise the Same. Whereupon it is considered by the court and ordered that the sheriff of the County of York in his proper person with twelve good and lawful men of his bailiwick, in the presence of all the parties who shall choose to attend, or the Guardians of such of them as are minors (they respectively) ...... a report was to be brought back to the next Orphan's Court.

Court allowed 74 acres to be sold and on Dec. 17, 1822, John Leas, Admr. of the Estate, reported the sale of said land to Samuel Leas, Jr. for $154.00.

Samuel married Christianna Toner ¹ on 31 Aug 1777 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Christianna was born in Franklin Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

John married Elizabeth Unknown.¹ Elizabeth was born on 15 Oct 1803 and died on 7 Jul 1842 at age 38.

+ 98 M ix. Samuel Leas , Jr. ¹ was born on 11 May 1798, died on 25 Mar 1882 at age 83, and was buried in East Liberty Cem, Perry Tp, Logan Co, OH.

+ 99 F x. Christiana Leas ¹ was born on 15 Dec 1800 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 13 Mar 1876 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

24. Leonard Leas ¹ was born about 1757 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died before 27 Feb 1810 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and was buried in Leas Cem, Reading Twp., York Co., PA.

General Notes: Served in FIRST Battalion, York Co. Militia, Return of 8th Co of 11 Apr 1778 of Captain John O'Blainess shows Leonard Leese, 4th Class, #46, Private. Will dtd. 4 Feb 1810 (cy at Adams County Historical Society) names 8 living children and grandson Enos, son of Phillip, deceased. Will in Adams Co. Book "B", pg 65, probated 27 Feb 1810. Birth, death and burial locations provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart

CHILD NOTES: Leonard Leas Birth(1): This area of York County later became Adams County. Death(8,1): Burial(1): Will(9): Last Will and Testament of Leonard Leas In the name of God Amen, I Leonard Least of Reading Township, Adams County in the State of Pennsylvania being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory -- do give thanks for the same considering this transitory life do make and publish this my last will and testament.

First it is my will and I do so order that all my just debts and funeral expenses be duly paid and satisfied as soon as convenient may be after my decease then I give and bequeath unto Enos Least, my grandson the sum of twenty five pounds which is to be in full for his father Phillip Least deceased share (sic) when he arrives to the age of twenty years, but if he the said Enos should die before he arrives to the age of twenty one then his sheare shall be equally divided among my other children hereinafter named.

Second I give and bequeath onto my son John, Leonard, Moses, David, Sephen, Joseph, and George and Rebeckah all my beforesaid children one equil (sic) part of my estate in manner following.

My son John having already received from me the value of fifty pounds which are to be deducted out of his sheare and fifteen pounds out of my daughter Rebeckah sheare wich (sic) she has has already got from me.

It is my will that all my children shall be made equil with my son John before he receives any more and then all the residue of my estate be equilly (sic) divided amonst all my aforesaid children that is as the same shall become due from the sale of my lands which I do order and direct that my Executors hereinafter named as soon as convenient may be after my decease sell and dispose of my said lands for the best price that can be conveniently got and for that purpose I do hereby authorize and empower my said Executors to sign seal and execute and acknowledge all such deed or deeds of conveyance as I myself would give, do and now have and no further ____ whatsoever for the granting and assigning the same to the purchaser or purchasers thereof and the money arising from the sale to be divided amongst my children as aforesaid but if any of my children should die in their minority remmaried ? or without issue then their sheare hereby bequeathed shall be equally divided amonst my other children or their heirs.

It is also my will and I do order and direct that Valentine Hollinger be guardian for my son George and my daughter Rebeckah to keep their respective sheares in his hands until she arrive to the age of twenty one years or ___? and my son Leonard to be guardian for my son Joseph to keep his sheare in his hands (on interest?) until Joseph arrives to the age of twenty one years but if either of them George, Joseph or Rebeckah should die in their minority then their sheares to be distributed as before ___?.

And lastly I nominate and appoint my trusty friend Valentine Hollinger and Leonard Least to be my Executors_____ set my hand and seal this fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and ten.

4 February 1810

Witnesses: Moses Leas and George Brown

General: *Served in FIRST Battalion, York Co. Militia, Return of 8 th Co of 11 Apr 1778 *of Captain John O'Blainess shows Leonard Leese, 4 th Class, #46, Private.

*Will dtd. 4 Feb 1810 (cy at Adams County Historical Society) names 8 living *children and grandson Enos, son of Phillip, deceased.

*Will in Adams Co. Book "B", pg. 65, probated 27 Feb 1810. The 1779 Tax List of Reading Township includes Leonard Leas, Senior with 60 acres and a tax of 53 pounds, 13 shilling, and 4 pence. Also shown are Leonard Leas, Jr., John Leas Senior and Stephen Leas.

Appears in the 1790 Census of Reading Twp. with six males under 16 and with two females. Stephen Leas and Phillip Leas are shown separately. Also shown separately is John Leas.

ABSTRACTS OF ADAMS CO, PA WILLS 1800-1826 (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~holinger/hollypaadams.htm):

> FEB 4, 1810,
> VALENTINE HOLLINGER, guardian of George and Rebecah LEAS
> ====
> Leonard LEAS, Reading Twp,
> Children =
> Johnn, Leonard, Moses, David, Stephen, Joseph, George, Rebecah,
> Philip(deceased)
> Grandson=
> Enos of Philip;
> Valentine Hollinger guardian of George and Rebecah
> Son LEONARD, guardian of Joseph
> Execs = son Leonard, Valentine HOLLINGER
> Wit = Moses LEAS, George BROWN
> written Feb 4, 1810
> probate Feb 27, 1810
> recordee page 65

DAR:

LEAS , Leonard
Birth: PA Circa 1757
Rank: Pvt
Service: PA
Death: PA 4 Feb 1810
Patriot Pensioned: No
Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned: No
Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: (1) Lovice Forney

Leonard married Lovice Forney.,¹ daughter of Frederick (Phillip) Forney ⁴⁶ and Elizabeth Sherz,.⁴⁶ Lovice was born on 26 Apr 1757 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died before 1810 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁶ and was buried in Leas Cem, Reading Twp., York Co., PA.

+ 101 M i. John Leas ¹ was born circa 1779 in Reading, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1846 in Reading, York County, Pennsylvania, USA about age 67.

102 M ii. Moses Leas ¹ was born about 1785 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 Sep 1827 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA about age 42.

Moses married Anna Maria Bushey.,⁴⁷ daughter of Christian Daniel Bushey ⁴⁷ and Maria Anna,.⁴⁷ Anna was born on 17 Oct 1785.

+ 103 M iii. Stephen Y. Leas ¹ was born on 17 Aug 1787 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Nov 1867 in Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 80, and was buried in Lease Cemetery, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

+ 104 M iv. David A. Leas ¹ was born on 20 Jan 1788, died on 11 Oct 1870 at age 82, and was buried in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴⁸

+ 105 M v. Leonard Leas ¹ was born on 5 May 1788 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Feb 1817 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 28, and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.

+ 106 F vi. Rebecca Leas ⁴⁹ was born in 1792 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 Dec 1878 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86.

+ 107 M vii. Joseph Leas ¹ was born on 6 Apr 1793 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 25 Apr 1880 at age 87.

+ 108 M viii. George Leas ¹ was born in 1796 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁵⁰ and died on 8 May 1834 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁵¹ at age 38.

+ 109 M ix. Enos Leas ⁵² was born on 2 May 1805 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 5 Apr 1855^⁵³ at age 49, and was buried in Bishop Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

+ 110 M x. Philip Leas ¹ was born about 1810 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1850.^⁵⁴

Fourth Generation

26. William Fahnestock Sr. ¹ was born on 18 Apr 1766 in Latimore Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 2 Jan 1843 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 76, and was buried in Hoover Farm near Brandtsville.^¹⁸

William married Esther Reider,¹ daughter of Frederick Reiter ¹ and Maria Lehman,¹ in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹⁷ ⁵⁵ Esther was born on 17 May 1770 in Monroe, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 29 Jun 1848 in Frederick County, Virginia, USA^¹⁹ at age 78. Another name for Esther was Esther Reiter.

111 F i. Anna Mary Fahnestock ¹ was born in 1794 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 22 Aug 1840 in Fairview, Bond County, Illinois, USA^⁵⁶ at age 46.

+ 112 F ii. Barbara Ellen Fahnestock ¹ was born on 31 Jan 1796 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹⁹ died on 15 Oct 1863 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA^¹⁹ at age 67, and was buried in Earlham, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.^¹⁹

113 M iii. Daniel Fahnestock ¹ was born in 1798 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died about 1831^¹⁹ about age 33.

114 M iv. William Fahnestock Jr. ¹ was born on 6 Apr 1800 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 2 May 1877 in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, USA^¹⁹ at age 77.

William married Mary Ann Sydle ¹⁹ on 19 Aug 1824. Mary was born in 1801 and died in 1882 at age 81.

+ 115 F v. Eleanor Fahnestock ¹ was born in 1802 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 22 Aug 1840 in Mulberry Grove, Fairview Township, Bond County, Illinois^⁵⁷ at age 38.

+ 116 M vi. John Fahnestock ¹ was born on 14 Sep 1804 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹⁹ died on 1 Aug 1874 in Mifflin Township. Cumberland County, PA^¹⁹ at age 69, and was buried in Bethel Graveyard, Mifflin Twp, PA.^¹⁹

117 M vii. Peter Fahnestock ¹ was born on 20 Aug 1807 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 7 Nov 1866 in Mulberry Grove, Illinois^¹⁹ at age 59.

Peter married Rebecca Bender ¹⁹ on 7 Nov 1866. Rebecca was born on 1 Jul 1814 and died after Aug 1854.

118 F viii. Sarah Fahnestock ¹ was born in 1810 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 3 Oct 1842 at age 32.

27. Daniel Fahnestock ¹ was born on 23 Feb 1774 and died on 4 Jun 1857 in Miami County, Ohio, USA^¹⁹ at age 83.

Daniel married Elizabeth Rider ¹ about 1799.¹⁷ ¹⁹ Elizabeth was born in 1780^¹⁹ and died on 25 Oct 1829^¹⁹ at age 49.

119 F i. Margaret Fahnestock ¹ was born on 16 Dec 1800^¹⁹ and died in Mar 1874^¹⁹ at age 73.

120 M ii. William Fahnestock ¹ was born on 24 Nov 1802^¹⁹ and died on 27 Nov 1877^¹⁹ at age 75.

121 M iii. Daniel Fahnestock ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1805^¹⁹ and died on 26 Jan 1855^¹⁹ at age 49.

122 M iv. Samuel Fahnestock ¹ was born on 15 Sep 1807^¹⁹ and died on 10 Sep 1843 in Thompsontown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ at age 35.

127 F ix. Ellen Fahnestock ¹ was born on 6 Jul 1817^¹⁹ and died on 20 Aug 1869^¹⁹ at age 52.

129 M xi. Benjamin Fahnestock ¹ was born on 22 Aug 1822^¹⁹ and died on 14 Jan 1854^¹⁹ at age 31.

28. Mary Fahnestock ¹ was born circa 1777 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Newberry Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Mary married John Hollopeter,¹ son of Mathias Hollopeter ⁵⁸ and Barbara Ruoss,⁵⁸ about 1786 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹⁷ John was born in 1766 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹⁸ died on 9 Sep 1832 in Miami County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸ at age 66, and was buried in Highland Cemetery, Miami County, Ohio, USA.^⁵⁸ Another name for John was Joseph.

+ 130 F i. Eleanor Hollopeter ¹ was born in 1788 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

30. Esther Fahnestock ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1779 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 18 Apr 1855 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 76.

Esther married Frederick Reiter,¹ son of Frederick Reiter ¹ and Maria Lehman,¹ in 1800 in Washington, York, Pennsylvania, USA.¹⁷ Frederick was born on 15 Nov 1774 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania near Diehls Mill,^{¹⁹ ⁵⁶} died on 26 Nov 1830 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ at age 56, and was buried in Smith Burial Ground, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁹

141 F i. Elnora Reiter ¹ was born in 1800 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and was buried in Smith Burial Ground, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁵⁵

142 F ii. Barbara Reiter ¹ was born about 1804 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 17 Mar 1848^⁵⁶ about age 44.

143 M iii. Daniel Reiter ¹ was born on 5 Feb 1804 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^{¹⁹ ⁵⁶} and died on 9 Aug 1852 in South Middleton, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA^⁵⁶ at age 48.

144 M iv. Frederick Reiter ¹ was born about 1808 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁹

145 F v. Polly Reiter ¹ was born about 1810 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁹

146 F vi. Susanna Reiter ¹ was born about 1813 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁹

147 M vii. Benjamin Reiter ¹ was born about 1815 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁹

148 M viii. William Reiter ¹ was born about 1817 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁹

149 F ix. Eliza Reiter ¹ was born about 1819 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁵⁶ died in 1824^¹⁹ about age 5, and was buried in Smith Burial Ground, Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹⁹

33. Mary Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 20 Oct 1794 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 Apr 1864 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA at age 69. Another name for Mary was Mary Lease.²¹

Mary married Daniel Beckner,¹ ³² son of Daniel Beckner ³² and Anna Danner,³² about 1813 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Daniel was born on 5 Jun 1789 in Pennsylvania, USA,^³² died on 6 Feb 1870 in Laclede County, Missouri, USA at age 80, and was buried in Dallas County, Missouri, USA.^⁵⁸

+ 150 M i. Levi Lease Beckner ³² was born on 9 Sep 1814 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA, died on 29 Oct 1902 in Conway, Laclede Co, MO at age 88, and was buried in Conway Baptist Cemetery, Conway, Laclede Co, MO.

151 M ii. Isaac Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 16 Jan 1817 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 10 Jan 1873 at age 55.

+ 152 M iii. Samuel Beckner ⁴ was born on 16 Mar 1819 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA.

153 M iv. Daniel W. Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 23 Aug 1821 in Old Dominion, Montgomery Co, VA and died on 10 Apr 1920 in Laclede County, Missouri, USA at age 98.

154 F v. Mary Ann Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 4 Jun 1823 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA and died on 23 Dec 1892 at age 69.

155 M vi. Aaron Beckner was born on 18 Jul 1825 and died on 23 Mar 1920^⁵⁸ at age 94.

156 M vii. James Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 23 Mar 1824 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA and died on 15 Oct 1852 at age 28.

157 F viii. Mary Naomi Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 22 Jun 1829 in OH and died on 3 Sep 1923 in Webster Co, MO at age 94.

158 F ix. Deliah B. Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 3 Oct 1831 in OH and died on 10 Apr 1915 in MO at age 83.

159 F x. Katherine Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 2 May 1834 in OH and died on 15 Sep 1851 in Dallas County, Missouri, USA at age 17.

160 M xi. Eli Harrison Beckner ⁵⁸ was born on 10 Oct 1837 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA and died on 18 Mar 1901 at age 63.

34. George Leas ¹ ⁴ was born in 1776-1777 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 17 Apr 1861 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 85, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: George is said to have been the first of the brothers, Geoarge, William and Daniel to migrate to western Ohio. From the Preble County History, H.L. Williams and Brothers Publishers, 1881, "Considerable difference of opinion exists as to the date of the first settler's entrance, although all concur in the tradition that the first settler was George Leas, and that he settled on Section 21, on the north bank of Twin Creek.

In 1832, George and Mary Leas lived on the farm which by 1915 was the home of the Preble County Infirmary. Land Purchase(5): Census(6): Lease, George OH PREBLE CO. EATON page 364 (Is this the George Leas, s/o Daniel and Lydia?) Census(7): Town of Eaton, Preble County, OH 127/132 Page 240 George Leas - Age 73, Male, Born PA Sythe and Sickle maker, $500 Real Estate Mary Leas - Age 73, Female, Born PA Mary Leas - Age 8, Female, Born IN

Will(8): I, George Leas of Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, do hereby make my last will and testament as follows, that is to say,
1st ~ It is my will that all my just debts, expenses and charges, funeral & otherwise, all be paid out of my estate -
2nd~ I give, bequeath and devise to my son James O. Leas and his heirs forever all the estate and property I own, personal and real, wherever the same may be situated, he, the said James O. Leas having taken me in my old age and infirmity and kindly and affectionately sustained me in comfort as long as I shall be permitted to live -
3rd~ I do not give any thing to my other children, namely Eliza Brues, Julia Miller, Lydia Hains, Daniel Leas, Frank Leas or to my grandchildren, being the children of my daughter, Susan Long, deceased, and the children of my son, Thomas Leas, deceased, I having already given to each of my said children as much of my estate as I think just and proper in my condition - I have done justice as I think to all my children and heirs in making this disposition of my estate, and I cherish a fond hope that they will all be satisfied therewith - - As to my son, James with whom I now live - he has cared for me in my weakness and my age and condition in life requires his kind care and attention which he freely gives to me; therefore I have felt it to be my duty to remunerate him as well as I can for his trouble on my account -
4th~ I hereby consitute and appoint my said son James. O. Leas, sole executor of this my last will and testament and I wish that the Probate Court may permit him to execute the same without requiring him to give bond of such execution - and I also wish that no appraisement or sale of my property may be made and I request said Court to make such order that the same may not be made - I hereby revoke and annul all former and other wills by me made and I hereby declare this to be my last will and testament _ In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal August 30th 1860 --

George Leas Seal Witnesses present . . I. Hampson Solomon Banta C.A. Smith

[Transcribed by Kathryn E. Stuart March 27, 2001 from a certified copy obtained from Preble County Probate Court.] Tax List(9): General(10,11): From the Preble County History, H.L. Williams & Brother Publishers 1881, "Considerable difference of opinion exists as to the date of the first settler's entrance, although all concur in the tradition that the first settler was George Leas, and that he settled on Section 21, on the north bank of Twin Creek. Leas was a Pennsylvanian, born in Cumberland County. (P. 216)

In 1832, George and Mary Leas lived on the farm which by 1915 was the home of the Preble County Infirmary.

Sources cited by Kathryn Elizabeth Leas:

SOURCES
1. William Arthur Leas. LEAS RESEARCH / William Arthur Leas. Unpublished family research, Pedigree charts and family group records. 2. Researcher. Edith Smith / Rita Ahern. 3. Ibid. Elizabeth E. Leas. 4. Ibid. Linda E. Leas. 5. Joe Bosserman. Miami Valley Genealogical Index. 6. Researcher. Marjory Eickenberry. 7. Census Records. 8. Researcher. Marjory Eickenberry. 9. Ibid. Elizabeth E. Leas. 10. CEMETERY Records. 11. Researcher. Bonnie Leas Jones citing Obituary Abstracts from the Eaton Register and Democrat
newspapers of Preble County, Ohio.
12. Ibid. Edith Smith / Rita Ahern.
13. CEMETERY Records. Research done by Bonnie Leas Jones.
14. Researcher. Van Hyning/ Schilling Family Tree by Amy E. Van Hyning on Ancestry.com citing the research of Diana Muir. 15. Census Records. 1850 Census. 16. Researcher. Bonnie Leas Jones citing Obituary Abstracts from the Eaton Register and Democrat
newspapers of Preble County, Ohio.
17. CEMETERY Records. Research done by Bonnie Leas Jones.
18. Obituary. Lydia Haines' obituary: The Eaton Democrat, Thursday, March 8, 1894. 19. Compiled by Audrey Gilbert, 604 St. Rt. 503 South, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381. Probate Abstracts Estates & Guardianships, Preble County, Ohio. 1999. Book 6, page 67-68. 20. Obituary. Lydia Haines obituary: The Eaton Democrat, Thursday, March 8, 1894. 21. CEMETERY Records. Mound Hill Union Cemetery, Eaton, Ohio compiled by Joan Bake Brubaker, West
Alexandria, Ohio copyright 1992.
22. LDS Records. 1880 Census
Census Place 1st Ward, Peru, Miami, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254298
NA Film Number T9-0298
Page Number 531A.
23. Ibid. 1880 Census, p. 531a.
24. Ibid. 1880 Census Place 1st Ward, Peru, Miami, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254298
NA Film Number T9-0298
Page Number 531A.
25. Ibid.
26. Fay W. Leas. LEAS GENEALOGY. 1950 Publication, Fort Wayne, Indiana. page 81 per Norma Gregerson, daughter of Mary Jane Leas.
27. LDS Records. Film Number: 537263
Page Number:
Reference number: 12848.
28. Researcher. Van Hyning/ Schilling Family Tree by Amy E. Van Hyning on Ancestry.com.

George married Mary "Polly" Weems.,¹ ⁴ daughter of Major John Weems ¹ ⁴ ⁵⁹ ⁶⁰ and Living. Mary was born about 1776 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 2 Apr 1859 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA about age 83, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 162 M ii. Thomas Chapman Leas ¹ ⁴ ⁶² was born in 1802 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Jul 1849 in Fort Laramie, Goshen County, Wyoming, USA^⁶³ at age 47.

+ 163 M iii. Daniel Leas ¹ ⁶⁴ was born on 20 Apr 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Jan 1876 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 72, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

+ 164 F iv. Julia Ann Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 25 Apr 1810 in Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁶⁵ died on 6 Sep 1863 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA^⁶¹ at age 53, and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.

+ 167 F vii. Lydia Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 25 Dec 1814 in Twin Creek, Preble Co, OH, died on 1 Mar 1894 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 79, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 168 M viii. James O. Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 30 Jul 1816 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Mar 1898 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 81, and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

170 F x. Pliny Leas ⁴ was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

35. Daniel Leas Jr. ¹ was born on 27 May 1778 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 26 May 1856 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 77, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Obituary in the Astoria Argus - August 18, 1892

Died in Lewistown August 7, with ulcer of the stomach, Daniel Lease, age seventy-five years.

He came to this county in 1847 and was a merchant tailor in Bernadotte twenty-five years. He married Miss Sparks of Schuyler County in 1840 and settled in Bernadotte in that year. Four children were born to them, all of whom are living.

Daniel was an eccentric character and by economy and industry had accumulated considerable property. He had been a member of the M.E. Church for 40 years. He was a faithful husband, a kind father and a true friend. The needy was never turned away from his door.

The remains were buried in Lewistown.

Subject: Daniel Leas Will - 1856 Preble County, OH Author: Kathryn Stuart Date: 19 Dec 2000 12:00 PM GMT Email:

TRANSCRIPTION OF LAST WILL and TESTAMENT OF DANIEL LEAS

I, Daniel Leas of the County of Preble and State of Ohio, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and following to-wit:

First it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debt be fully paid.

Secondly I hereby give, devise and bequeath to my beloved Wife Elizabeth Leas in lieu of dower the house and all the lots occupied by the ____ lying and being in the town of Lewisburgh in said County during her natural life, with all the __ household and kitchen furniture and other articles not particularly named and otherwise disposed of in this will during her natural life as aforesaid.

And furthermore it is my will that my said wife shall have the entire control of the renting of my farm lying near the said town of Lewisburgh and that she receive and dispose of said rents for her support and comfort during her natural life as aforesaid.

And furthermore after the death of my said wife it is my will that the children of my daughter Susan have one hundred dollars divided among them equally -- and also one hundred dollars to be divided equally among the offspring of my daughter Sarah and one hundred dollars to the offspring of my son Thompson.

And furthermore I direct that after the death of my said wife, I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Rebecca the house and lots on which I now reside together with all my real estate, Within the said town of Lewisburg and lying west of what is now called ___h Street that she have and hold the same for her self and her heirs forever.

And furthermore it is my will that after the death of my said wife that all the residue of my estate not having before disposed of to be equally divided among my children now living my daughter Rebecca included.

And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my said wife Elizabeth Leas and my son Frances M. Leas to be my executors of this my last will and testament. Hereby revoking and annulling all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my Last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal this 14th day of March A.D. 1856

(Signed) Daniel Leas

Signed and declared by the above named Daniel Leas to be his Last Will and testament in presence of us who at his request have signed this as Witnesses --

Garland Davis (signed) Abraham Singer (signed)

To the Probate Judge of Preble County, Ohio:

I, Elizabeth Leas Widow of Daniel Leas late of Preble County deceased do hereby relinquish my right to take letters testamentary of the last will and testament of said Daniel Leas deceased and do hereby refuse to accept said trust as one of the Executors of said Will.

This 17th day of May A.D. 1856.

Elizabeth Leas

(her mark) Attested by -

Samuel J. Gard (signed)

Rebecca Leas (signed)

Transcribed from photocopy at Preble County Library. --------------------------------------

A sale of the household, farm and other non-real estate assets of the late Daniel Leas is held on August 13, 1856 in Lewisburgh, OH. Some of the buyers are: William, Rebecca and Robert Leas; also E.C. McGillcrest, Henry Staub, Abra. Singer, Vincent Homan, Wash. Ozias, George Rouff, Wm.Kelly, Thomas Whalen, D.E. Stephens, Eliz.Kerper.

Note: in the final distribution of assets of the estate of Daniel Leas, the following heirs are listed:

William Leas Rebecca Leas Robert Leas John W. Leas Jesse E. Leas George Leas Daniel Leas Elizabeth Leas Hizer Frances W. Leas

Daniel Leas's children deceased as of 1860 are Susanne, b 1804; Sarah b 1808; and Thomson, b 1813 d 1845.

------------------------------------- Daniel Leas's widow Elizabeth is not listed as dying in 1856. Francis M. Leas, executor, submits vouchers for final distribution of the estate assets on May 3, 1860. (More search is still going on.)

Daniel & Elizabeth Matthews Leas's children (Indiana family records) are: 1. Susanne 1804 2. George 1806 (d 1876) 3. Sarah 1808 4. John W. 1810 5. Rebecca 1812 6. Thomson 1813 7. William 1815 8. Daniel 1817 9. Francis 1819 10. Elizabeth 1821 11. Robert 12. Jesse 1825

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Daniel Leas, Jr. Census for 1830

2 males 5-10 (Jesse b. 1825, age 5; Robert b. 1822, age 8)
1 male 10-15 (Francis b. 1819. age 11; Daniel b. 1817, age 13)
1 male 15-20 (William b. 1815, age 15)
1 male 40-50 (Daniel b. 1778, age 52)

1 female 5-10 (Elizabeth, b. 1821, age 9)
1 female 15-20 (Rebecca, b. 1812, age 18
1 female 40-50 (Elizabeth, b. 1783, age 47)

Susanna married in 1820
Sallie married in 1828
George married in Jan. 1830
John Wesley was age 20 and married 1831 so cd be gone

# Will: 14 MAR 1856 Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH
# Reference Number: Leas GB p10-12
# Event: as a Private in Captain Nesbit's Company Military 1812 Preble Co, OH
# Event: from Pennsylvania Migrated ABT 1809 Preble Co, OH
# Event: Daniel Leas was a witness to the will of George Beard Witness 12 JAN 1816 Preble Co, OH
# Event: Daniel and George Leas witnessed the will of Francis Utt Witness 7 DEC 1815 Preble Co, OH

Daniel married Elizabeth Matthews ¹ circa 1802-1803 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth was born on 14 Aug 1783 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 27 Jul 1856 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 72, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 171 F i. Susannah Leas ¹ was born on 12 May 1804 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 25 Mar 1831 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 26.

+ 172 M ii. George Leas ¹ ⁶⁶ was born on 25 Apr 1806 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 15 Dec 1876 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 70, and was buried in Osborn Prairie, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

173 F iii. Sarah "Sally" Leas ¹ was born on 29 May 1808 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died in 1833 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 25. Another name for Sarah was Sally Leas.

Sarah married William Swisher,¹ ⁴ son of William Swisher ⁶⁸ and Ann,⁶⁸ on 6 Nov 1828 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.⁶⁷ William was born in 1798 and died in 1863 at age 65.

+ 174 M iv. John Wesley Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 1 Jan 1810 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 20 Feb 1895 south of Green Castle, Missouri, USA at age 85, and was buried in Springer Cemetery, Sullivan County, Missouri, USA.

175 F v. Rebecca W. Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 2 Jan 1812 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died in 1870 at age 58.

+ 176 M vi. Thompson Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 31 Aug 1813 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Aug 1845 in Ohio, USA at age 31, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 177 M vii. William Leas ¹ was born on 12 Jun 1815 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Oct 1879 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 64.

+ 178 M viii. Daniel Leas III ¹ was born on 31 Mar 1817 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 21 Aug 1892 in Schuyler, Fulton County, Illinois, USA^⁷⁰ at age 75.

+ 179 M ix. Francis M. Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 31 Aug 1819 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 180 F x. Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 11 Jun 1821 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 23 Mar 1884 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA at age 62.

+ 181 M xi. Robert Roberts Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 29 Oct 1822 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Dec 1891^¹² at age 69, and was buried in Silver Lake, , Indiana, USA.

182 M xii. Jesse E. Leas ¹ was born on 23 Apr 1825 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Dec 1860 at age 35, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

36. William S. Leas , Sr. ¹ was born on 10 Jul 1782 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 7 Aug 1855 in Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 73.

General Notes: William and Anna were married by Rev. Daniel Fidler. Another birth location is York Co., PA, USA Alternative date of death is 1857

William was a farmer and land speculator. In the Darke County History, he was termed, "a prosperous pioneer farmer:.

The 1850 Census showed William living ing Harrison Two, Preble Co, OH

William Leas purchased the NW Quarter of
Sec. 35 from the Cincinnati Land Office He was the first owner. William Leas
bought the SE Quarter of Sec. 27 from Zachariah Hole11 William Leas sold the SE
Quarter of Section 27 to John Wikle on March 1, 1814. William Leas purchased
the NW Quarter of Section 21 from Jesse & Barbary Swisher for $1000.11 He
appeared in the census in 1830 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH.12 At the time of
the 1830 Census, William Leas was living in Harrison twp, Preble Co, Ohio. Page
401 He lived next door to Daniel Leas, Jr.
Males
2 age 5-10 (Thomas b. 1820; Worley b. 1822)
2 age 10-15 (Jesse b. 1816; William b. 1818)
1 age 15-20 (John b. 1809)
1 age 20-30 (Jacob b. 1807)
1 age 40-50 (William would have been about 47 years old)

Females
1 age 0-5 (?)
1 age 10-15 (Margaret b. 1813)
1 age 15-20 (Lydia b. 1811)
1 age 40-50 (Ann b. 1784) He appeared in the census in 1850 in Harrison Twp,
Preble Co, OH. 1850 Census, Harrison twp, Preble Co, Ohio page 414
Dwelling 457/Family 457
William Leas, age 67, no occupation, $600 in Real Estate, born Pennsylvania.
Ann Leas, age 66, born Pennsylvania.
William and Ann are the only two persons listed in the household. He died on
August 7, 1858 in West Sonora, Preble Co, OH.6 He was a Farmer and land
speculator in Darke Co, Ohio. He is reference number Leas GB p10,95. [NEED TO
DEFINE SENTENCE: Estate] William Leas estate
William S. Leas and John Leas administrators
Surity: William Leas, Moses Crume, James Heckathorn, John Niswonger
Widow, Anna Leas did not wish to serve.

Heirs: Worley and Elizabeth Leas,
William and Phebe Leas,
John Leas,
Lydia and James Eidson,
Jacob and Barbara Shellar Leas,
Elizabeth and John Townsend,
Jesse and Sarah Leas,
Elizabeth and Thomas Wilson,
Margaret and Jesse Tillman,
Anna Leas,
Samuel and Sarah A. Fatzinger,
Eliza and Henry Crash,
Charles and Lillie A. Cokayne,
Paul and Olive E. Hornaday,
David W. and Martha E. Wolfe,
Levi and Chora Cox,
H. and Thisby Atwood,
Peter Fowble gdn of Margaret Leas
Corteaner and Eliza Corwin
Jesse Tilman, grandson
Solomon and Mary Ann Kester
Eliza Leas
Mina and G.W. McClellan
Levi Leas
ITems set off to widow include Family Bible
List of notes due estate
Appraisers: John D. Niswonger, Hiram McNutt, James R. Dinwiddie, Isaac Miller,
George Werts, Jacob Gruber for tombstone and preaching funeral, Samuel Sweeny
for coffin for William Leas
Jonathan DAvisson auctioneer, John Patterson. William LEAS and Anna SWISHER
were married on May 30, 1803 in Heidelberg Twp, York Co, Pennsylvania.6 William
and Anna were married by Rev. Daniel Fidler. They had 11 children.

William married Anna Swisher,¹ daughter of Anthony Schweitzer Swisher ⁴ and Elizabeth Adams,⁴ on 30 May 1803 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.²⁴ Anna was born on 25 Mar 1784 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 15 Apr 1872 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 88, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

184 F ii. Mary Leas ¹ was born on 10 May 1804 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 27 Sep 1846 at age 42, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 185 F iii. Elizabeth Leas ¹ ⁷¹ was born on 13 Sep 1805 in PA Or OH, died on 5 Feb 1887 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 81, and was buried in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 186 M iv. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1807 and died on 24 Sep 1851 in Euphemia (Lewisburg), Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH^⁴ at age 44.

+ 187 M v. John Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 12 Oct 1809 in Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 23 Nov 1873 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 64, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 188 F vi. Lydia Leas ¹ was born on 17 Jul 1811 in Ohio, USA and died on 27 Jun 1873 at age 61.

+ 189 F vii. Margaret Sarah Leas ¹ was born on 5 Sep 1813 in OH and died on 26 May 1882 at age 68.

+ 190 M viii. Jesse Leas ¹ was born on 2 Mar 1816 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 25 Mar 1861 in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 45, and was buried in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 191 M ix. William S. Leas , Jr. ¹ was born on 18 Dec 1817 in Ohio, USA and died on 19 Oct 1857 in West Sonora, Preble Co, OH at age 39.

192 M x. Thomas Leas ¹ was born on 19 Jan 1820, died on 2 May 1837 at age 17, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 193 M xi. Worley Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 17 Oct 1822 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 Sep 1899 in Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 76, and was buried on 3 Sep 1899 in Crown Point Cem, Kokomo, IN.

37. Lydia Leas ¹ ²⁴ was born circa 1783 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 31 Jul 1857 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^{⁴ ²⁵} about age 74, and was buried in Rock Chapel Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: "Lydia married a William Sadler and remained in Adams Co., PA. Mr. Sadler was a wealthy christian man, and at one time built a church himself."

Her tombstone notes that Lydia was 79 years, 10 months, 19 days at the time of her death.

The following was from Kathryn Leas Stuart:

Birth: 1783 York County, Pennsylvania
Census: 1850 Tyrone twp, Adams Co, Pennsylvania
Death: 31 Jul 1857 Adams Co, Pennsylvania
Estate: 1867 Adams Co, Pennsylvania
Burial: Rock Chapel Cemetery, Huntington twp, Adams Co, PA
Ref #: Leas GB p10
Father: Daniel LEAS (1752-1836)
Mother: Lydia WORLEY (1757-1822)

Census (1850): Lydia Leas Sadler was living at the homestead with her son
William Sadler, Jr.
1850 Census - Tyrone twp, Adams Co, PA - House 899 / Family
982
William Sadler, 30, Male, Farmer, b. PA, $3000 Real Estate
Lydia Sadler, 66, Female, b. PA
Eliza Stahl, 37, Female, b. PA
Moses Conrad, 15, Male, Laborer, b. PA, attending school

Estate (1867): "At an Orphan's Court held at Gettysburg in and for the County of
Adams on the 19th day of August AD 1867. Before the Honorabler Robert Fisher,
President, and Isaac E. Wierman and Isaac Robison, Esquires, associate judges
duly assigned.
The following proceedings were had to wit -
The petition of Samuel Sadler of Heidlersburg in said County was presented and
read to the Court as follows: That he is one of the heirs of the Estate of
hismother Lydia Sadler, late of Tyrone Township, in said County, deceased. That
Letters of Administration of the said Lydia Sadler were granted to William
Sadler by the Register of said County, on or about the fifteenth day of AugustAD
1866, and that more than one year has elapsed since said letters were granted.
That the said Administrator has neglected to Exhibit and file a just account,
and settlement of said Estate, in the office of the REgister of said County,
your Petitioner therefore prays that the court will award a citation, directed
to the said William Sadler, commanding him to exhibit, and file a justaccount
and make a true settlement thereof, in the office of the Register of Said
County,
Samuel Sadler

The Court granted that petition and gave William Sadler until the next Orphan's
Court, September 30, 1867 to comply.
Document(6): Document #5314 from the Adams County Historical Society at
Gettysburg, PA is
"The Account of William Sadler, Adm of the Estate of Lydia Sadler, dec'd. Filed
Nov. 4, 1867; Account filed December 9, 1867.

Burial: Her tombstone has her age at death as 79 years, 10 months and 19 days.

Lydia married William Sadler.¹ ²⁴ William was born on 1 Oct 1771, died on 8 Jul 1848 at age 76, and was buried in Rock Chapel Cemetery, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Harriet married Allen M. Cook ⁴ on 13 Jun 1843 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

197 F iv. Eliza Sadler ¹ ⁷² was born about 2 Jan 1806 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 31 Jul 1856 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA about age 50, and was buried in Rock Chapel Methodist Episcopal Churchyard In Huntington Twp, Adams County, PA.^⁴

Eliza married Thomas McCleary ¹ ⁷³ on 16 Aug 1825 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Thomas was born on 13 Mar 1803 and died on 22 Mar 1851 at age 48.

198 F v. Lydia Sadler ¹ ⁷² was born on 27 Apr 1813, died on 29 Jan 1896 in Iowa, USA^⁴ at age 82, and was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Des Moines Co, IA.^⁴

200 F vii. Mary Ann Sadler ¹ ⁷² was born in 1820 and died in 1913 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA at age 93.

Mary married William Orndorff ¹ ⁷² on 19 Oct 1841 in Stone Jug, Adams Co., PA.⁷² William was born in 1818^⁴ and died in 1894^⁴ at age 76.

38. Frank (Francis) Leas ¹ ²⁴ was born in 1807 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 12 May 1856 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 49, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: "Daniel Leas' sons George, Daniel and William came to Ohio about the year 18__, and settled around Lewisburg, OH. His son Frank Leas was born in York, PA. He did not come west. He remained in York, PA and kept a hotel there (called tavern in the early days)." written by Anderson Leas in 1900

In 1837 he was a Postmaster with an annual salary of $117.44 in
Peter Little's Town / Littlestown, Adams Co, Pennsylvania.14 He is reference
number Leas GB p10.

This Francis Leas is the one who ran the Inn in Adams County.
He was born to Daniel and Lydia in 1787. Married Sarah (Sally) Weems on Jan 1, 1810 in Gettysburg, by Rev. David McConaughy.
Regarding their children, I have only found Walter Daniel b 1827, Sarah, b. 1834, is second to last of his and Sally's children. My ancestoral line was the child just before Sarah Louise. His name was Thomas Henry b. 1830. Their last child was John b. 1837.
I know they had other older children but haven't been able to track them down.
Francis died in Hanover on 12/10 1848. Sally went to Keokuk, Iowa sometime after Francis' death and died there 25 Aug. 1875 at the age of 85 years (16 September Centinel article) She was listed in the Gettysburg 1850 Census (along with Sarah and John). I listed them at a hotel.
Please email if you want anything further. I'll be glad to help if Ican.
Carol Leas Donohoe

The following was provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart:

At some point Francis must have considered moving west as witnessed by this advertisement:

An advertisement in The Adams Sentinel of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14,
1835 edition read as follows:

"The subscriber, desirous of removing to the west, offers for sale his FARM,
situate in Mount Pleasant township, Adams County, 3 miles from Gettysburg,
containing 163 acres of patented land. The improvements are a good two-story
Stone House, large Log Barn, an excellent well of water and TWO good Orchards -
one young, the other old, a sufficient quantity of Timber; there is running
water through the farm.

As the subscriber is determined to sell, he will give his Farm on the most
accomodating terms, both as to price and terms of payment.

If not disposed of a Private Sale before Saturday the 17th day of October next,
it will be offered at Public Sale on the said day at 10 o'clock AM on the
premises.

Francis Leas

Littlestown, Sept. 7

Still more from Kathryn Leas Stuart:

The Adams Sentinel of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania gave a notice in the February 25,
1839 edition as follows:

PUBLIC SALE

The subscriber, intending to remove to the west, will sell on Friday and
Saturday the 22nd and 23rd days of March next, all his personal property
consisting of

one mahogany sideboard, tables, chairs, bureaus, wash stands, corner cupboards,
dressers, bedsteads and bedding, carpeting, 6 ten-plate stoves and pipe, 3 Drum
stoves, 1 cooking and 1 Franklin stove, andirons, fenders, shovels and tongs,
mantle, dress and looking glasses. 1 eight day and 1 thirty hour clock, copper
kettles, Iron pots, Kettles, Dutch ovens, Tubs, empty Hogsheads, Barrels and
Kegs, Meat tubs, one Elliptic-spring Buggy, one Cow, Hogs, China, Glass and
Queensware, Bar Furniture together with many more articles too numerous to
mention.

ALSO~~

A NINE ACRE LOT OF WOODLAND adjoining lands of Daniel Diehl, Mr. Huff and
others.

Reasonable credit and attendance will be given by

Francis Leas

Littlestown, Feb. 25

And more ...

The Adams Sentinel of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in it's March 17, 1845 edition
has the following notice:

TAVERN LICENSE

To the Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace in and for the County of
Adams.

The petition of Francis Leas, of said County, respectfully showeth: that your
petitioner resides in that large commodious house, situate in the Town of
Heidlersburg, which is in every respect suitable, convenient and eligibly suited
for a Tavern or house of Public Entertainment, for the accomodation of travelers
and neighbors, with lodging and refreshments. He therefore prays the Court to
grant him a License for a Tavern or House of Public Entertainment for selling
wines and spiritous liquors, for the accomodation of travelers and neighbors, in
the said House.

Francis Leas

We the undersigned citizens of the Township of Tyrone in the county of Adams,
being acquainted with Francis Leas, the above petitioner and also having a
knowledge of the House for which license is prayed for do certify that succh Inn
or Tavern is necessary to accomodate the public and entertain strangers and
travelers; and that the above petitioner is a person of good repute for honesty
and temperance and that he is well provided with house-room and conveniences for
the accomodation of strangers and travellers.

William Alexander, Samuel Sadler, George Guise, Peter Haverstock, sen, James N.
Pittenturf, Jacob S. Chronister, John Eckenrode, Andrew Havenstock, Elias Deter,
Jacob Shetron, Abraham Snyder, sen., William Yets, sen, David Detrick, Jacob
Brame (possibly Bream), Benjamin Schriver, Jacob Musser, Edward Staley, William
Stealy.

March 17, 1845

Still more:

This announcement is from The Republican Compiler at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in
the April 23, 1828 edition of the paper:

"The subscriber (John Arnold) will commence the wool Carding business at
Arnold's Mill one and a half miles west of Littlestown, Pennsylvania on the
first day of May next.

The public is hereby informed that he has fixed upon the following places to
receive wool:

At the house of Jacob Sell in Germany Township

FRANCIS LEAS' Tavern, Littlestown

Persons leaving wool at any of the above places will please leave their name
upon the bags. They may depend upon the subscriber's punctuality in calling at
each of the above places."

JOHN ARNOLD

More:

At Gettysburg, PA, the Star and Republican Banner (newspaper) carried the
following notice on July 10, 1832 :

"LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post Office in Littlestown, Adams County,
Pennsylvania on the 1st of July, 1832:

names listed

by Francis Leas, Post Master, July 10, 1832"

Postmaster from the Leas Family:

History of Cumberland and Adams counties, Pennsylvania gives information on Post
Masters of Adams County. Three of those listed are Leas family members:

Post Master at Heidlersburg, Adams Co, PA - Leonard Delap held the office for 20
years - 1841-1861

Leonard Delap is the son of Catherine Leas, d/o Leonard and Salome/Sarah Leas,
and John Delap. Obviously he is named for his grandfather, Leonard Leas.

Francis Leas, son of Daniel and Lydia Worley Leas was Post Master 1837-1839 at
Littlestown, Adams Co, PA at an annual salary of $117.44.

At New Chester, Straban Twp, Adams Co, PA, Nicholas Taughenbaugh was Post
Master from 1835 - 1851.

Nicholas Taughenbaugh is the husband of Margaret Leas, d/o John Leas and Sophia
Ziegler.

Frank married Sarah (Sally) Weems ⁷⁴ on 1 Jan 1810 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Sarah was born about 1790 and died on 25 Aug 1875 in Keokuk, , Iowa about age 85.

Marriage Notes: by Rev. David McConaughy

According to the 1-03-1810 "The Centinel, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA" , Francis and Sally were married in the evening on Monday, January 1, 1810
⁷⁴

203 F iii. Sarah Louisa Leas ⁷⁴ was born in 1834 and was christened on 10 Dec 1837 in Littlestown, Christ Reformed Church, Adams, Pennsylvania.

+ 204 M iv. John Andrew Leas ⁷⁴ was born on 12 Jun 1837 in Littleton, Pennsylvania^⁷⁵ and died on 15 Jul 1916 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA at age 79.

39. Wesley Leas was born on 21 Feb 1828 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 11 Nov 1901 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 73, and was buried on 14 Nov 1901 in Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co, Ohio.

General Notes:
1 M Wesley LEAS
Birth: 21 Feb 1828 Lanier twp, Preble Co, Ohio
Residence: bet 1888-1890 , according to the Dayton City Directory, at 415 W.
4th
Death: bef 1920 Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH
Burial:
Spouse: Surbrana A. DOWNS (1830-1921)
Marriage:

Wesley married Surbrana A. Downs ⁴ on 20 Nov 1851. Surbrana was born about 1833 in New York, USA.^⁷⁶ Other names for Surbrana were Soprana, Subrania, Surbania Lease, and Surbany.

40. John Kough ⁴ was born about 1784 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

General Notes:

Census(2): Allegheney twp, Blair County, PA 1850 Federal Census
Kough John 66 Pa farmer w/ $5000. in real
estate
Kough Isabella 66 Pa
Kough Isabella M 18 Pa
Kough Reuben 32 Pa farmer
Kough Lease 25 Pa farmer

Census(3): 1860 United States Federal Census > Pennsylvania > Blair > Logan 1109/1082 John Kough, 77, 6750/400 b. PA Reuben " , 30, b. PA Isabella Kough, 25, b. PA Isabella McPherson, 33, Domestic

John married Isabella.⁴ Isabella was born about 1784 and died on an unknown date.

207 F ii. Ursula Kough ⁴ was born on an unknown date and died before 5 May 1866 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA.

208 M iii. Reuben Kough ⁴ was born about 1819 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 209 M iv. Lease Kough ⁴ was born in 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Dec 1873 in Scott County, Iowa, USA at age 50, and was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

210 F v. Isabella M. Kough ⁴ was born about 1832 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

43. Salome "Sarah" Leas ¹ was born on 28 Dec 1782 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 24 Nov 1872 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA^²⁹ at age 89. Another name for Salome was Sarah (Sally).

General Notes: Note: A.D. Hiller in his letter to Mrs. Carl W. Fleck states that "in 1851, Sally was referred to as Mrs. Sally Hartzel."

Salome married Leonard Hartzell Sr.,¹ ²⁹ son of Johann George Hartzell ⁷⁷ and Hannah Philitz Kreling,⁷⁷ about 1799 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Leonard was born on 6 Sep 1776 in Hecktown, Nazereth Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁷⁷ died on 17 Feb 1824 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^{²⁹ ⁷⁷} at age 47, and was buried in Lower Saucon, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA.

211 M i. Johann George Hartzel ⁴ was born on 19 Mar 1798 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁹ died on 8 Mar 1803 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 4, and was buried in Lower Saucon, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA.

212 M ii. Johannes Hartzel ⁴ was born in 1800 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 17 Dec 1800 in Bender's Reformed Church, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 17 Dec 1800 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and was buried in Lower Saucon, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA.

213 M iii. George Hartzell ²⁹ was born in 1803 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 2 Jun 1872 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 69.

+ 214 M iv. Jacob C. Hartzell ⁴ was born on 9 Feb 1805 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 5 May 1805 in Bender's Reformed Church, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on 5 Mar 1883 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA^²⁹ at age 78.

215 M v. David Hartzell ⁴ was born on 7 Dec 1806 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁹ and died on 2 Jun 1872 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA^²⁹ at age 65.

216 F vi. Susanna Hartzell ⁴ was born on 28 Apr 1809 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 4 Jun 1809 in Bender's Reformed Church, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on 14 Aug 1902 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA^²⁹ at age 93.

Susanna married James H. Heagy.²⁹ James was born on 11 Oct 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 21 Oct 1880 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 77.

218 M viii. Leonard Hartzell Jr. was born on 28 Jun 1813 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 22 Aug 1813 in Bender's Reformed Church, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ and died on 14 Oct 1878 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA^²⁹ at age 65.

219 F ix. Margaretha Sophia Hartzell ⁴ was born on 16 Nov 1820 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 15 Apr 1821 in Bender's Reformed Church, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on 15 Apr 1821 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁹

220 F x. Margaret Sophia Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 16 Nov 1820 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 26 Mar 1890 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 69.

44. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 11 Oct 1784 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 18 Apr 1873 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 88, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Moved to Salem Twp., Jefferson Co., Ohio on 22 Jun 1814. Family cemetery, known as "Leas Cemetery" on his farm.

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Listed below are a series of letters written to Jacob from family members in the mid-1800's. These letters were made available to me by Kathryn Leas.
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Leas Letter # 7:

To: Mr. Jacob Leas

Adams County, PA
November 25, 1843

Dear Children,
I now take the liberty of informing you that we are all well at present and
all the rest of our friends as far as I can tell thanks be to the Almighty.
My eyes are weak and still getting weaker.

I received your lines dated the 15th of last month and read them with great
joy to hear of you and that you were all well then and you mentioned in
yours that you intended to come again Spring.

Leonard wrote some time ago that had some money for me; how to get it in I
don't know. I wish you to go to him and lift the money and send it to me
by a trusty person. Michael Warner may come in or send it by some other
person.

Further I ask you to write John Leas that I have received ten dollars of
Rudolph Spangler and I want John to go to Jonas Spangler and settle with
him for the same and then to write me a letter how it is. [Note: this is
one of those Dutchy sounding statements I mentioned].

Furthermore I will tell you a little about the times here. They are hard.
It is a hard matter for some people to have as much money as will pay their
taxes at this time. Wheat can be bought at 87 ct pr bushel by the load.
Rye 25 to 27 ct, corn 31 to 35 ct, oats 20 to 25 ct.
But there is no selling for cash, the most business is trade. As trade
and the Sheriff Sales are still in ____________ for the last 12 months back
how times is going to be is hard to tell yet. No more at present but our
best respects to one and all of you.

John Leas

Re: Leas Letter #8

This letter should be read as
| To Jacob Leas in Ohio
|
From John Leas in:

| Tyrone Township
| Adams County, PA
| February 24th, 1845
|
|
| Dear Children,
| I now take the liberty of informing you that I received yours dated the
3rd
| of this (?month).
| Further as for ourselves we have not been well for some time back as for
| the rest of our
| children and friends here are all well as far as I can tell at present.
|
| Further, you ask me where to pay that money - right, it is your Sophiah
| and John's Elizabeth, each the sum of 10 dollars, that is if you get it
| in your hands. Further if Warner can't pay the principal I would wish
you
| to try to get the interest of him that is due on them notes.
|
| I am surprised that there is none writes to me but you. It would appear
| that the rest of our children don't care for us old people or else they
| would write now and then.
|
| We have had a very open winter, snow aplenty but it did not last no
time.
| Jacob, you are to pay $10 to John Leases son john out of my money.
|
| No more at present but our best respects to you all.
|
|

| John Leas

Letter to Jacob Leas in Ohio from his brother, William Leas in PA.

John has died as this letter will bear out. My records show that he died
May 20, 1847.

The family seems to have been in the business of loaning money at
interest.

Does anyone have a copy of the will of John Leas? (1755-1847)
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From:
Adams County, PA

July 12, 1847

Respected brother,
Through and by the will of God I send you these lines to let you know
that we are well at
present thanks be to the Great Giver. Mother is midlin harty at present.

Hoping this may find you well and I received yours dated June 22 and you
wrote that Warner had paid 460 dollars and you did not know what to do
about it.

I went to Jacob ___________ and consulted with him concerning it and we thought the best would be for you to keep it and keep it on interest as much as possible and just to send the interest that is coming of father's money every spring. We think you as safe to take care of it as we should be ourselves for we will be in need of all the interest that we can raise every spring according to the will.

I don't know whether I stated in my last about Mothers Legacy. She has
to get the third bushel of everything that is raised on the farm if she
thinks proper to have them and we have to pay her out of the income of the
estate every year as long as she lives. Also $60 to Sally Hartzel for the
interest of the thousand dollars to keep up the repairs and pay the taxes
for the properties and if we can't their interest enough we will have to
break on the principal and there is a great many other things to be done
for mother that if we can't rent the farm for to get the whole of it done
we must pay it out of the estate if she sees proper to have them for there
is nothing to be sold, nothing to be divided while Mother is living.

I think and our sisters here and the neighbors around here all think
that it would be better for her to give up the house keeping and go and
live with one of her children for there would be less trouble on her mind
and less trouble for me for I don't know whether I will stay here if I can
suit myself somewhere else for I think the rent to high on this farm.
Still I will do for mother as long as I can get in reach of her but I think
her to old a woman to live there by herself in a manner as we say Jacob.
It never came as if always had been promised if I would stay with them but
so it is and so I must take up with it. If I could talk with you one hour
I could tell you much better than I can write.

I want you to examine this rite and consult with the rest of the heirs as
far as you can and likewise of Mother staying on and keep house the way she
is now and then write to me what was your opinion about these matters for I
would like to know all your opinions for I have stated it as near as I can
excepting I was with you to tell you personally as could show you a copy of
the will.

Our grain crop is very poor here, grain will be high with us excepting
there comes from another country. We had a very dry spring until now we
had these last days a good deal of rain.

No more at Present but my best respects to one and all of you.

William Leas

This letter is after the death of John Leas ---

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Leas Letter # 10

To Jacob Leas in Ohio
From William Leas in Pennsylvania
Re: Matters pertaining to settleing the Will of John Leas
Adams County, PA
May 30, 1848
Dear Friends,

I now will let you know that we are all well at present thanks be to the
Great Giver for His mercy shown toward us. Mother has got tolerable well
again and I hope these lines may find you all well. Further I had wrote to
you if I'm not mistaken that I received a
letter from Sally a few days ago. She gave me a price she would take and I
want you to get the consent of all the rest of the brothers and sisters
whether they are all agreed for me to give her the five hundred dollars
providing she releases in full for the will runs in this way that she is to
get the interest of the thousand dollars while she lives.

Take my word for it, I have a great deal of trouble with the estate for we
can't collect only the interest of the money to pay mother the hundred
dollars and taxes and repairs of the properties for we can't begin to
settle up while mother is a living. Therefore, I would wish the consent
of all of you as soon as you could get it. I am expecting Leonard. I will
write to him for I know where he lives. Now the two sisters and myself is
satisfied for her to have the five hundred dollars and if we could get the
matter fixed we could collect the thousand dollars as soon as we could ant
the half of that would have to be divided amongst the rest of us nine
heirs. But they will have to get their consent by writing their names or
marks to a notary drawn up by you or some other person for I would wish to
keep myself safe and Jacob, you must keep and account for your trouble
until we can make a firm settlement.

This thing would take a great burden off me if it could be arranged amongst
us and as you wrote to me about them intersts I called with our attorney
and he thinks it would be better for you to leave it as it is until there
would be a divide made for some of the rest has a great deal more than you
have that if you would pay your note you would be at a
loss with the rest of the heirs. I had told him what father had said but
he says we must go to the will and the laws of Pennsylvania and as for
taking money of Warner this fall, I don't like to do it excepting we could
get this matter fixed with sister Sally...

Again I would sooner you could keep it out there for it will have to go out
some time again but if you don't wish to keep it there we must take it and
do the best we can. No more at present, but my best respects to you all.

Wm. Leas

Written to Mr. Jacob Leas in Ohio
From his brother, William Leas in Pennsylvania.
(Sons of John Leas and Sophia Ziegler)

Adams County, PA
October 2, 1850

Dear Brother, I received yours dated Sept. the 8th last and I know I
should have written to you long ago but I was still waiting to get them
writings fixed and could still not get them ready.

I will now inform you how we are. My family is well and Mother (Sophia
Ziegler Leas) is as well as can be expected. She is able to be up and
about the house and still wants to work. Yet it is so surprising how
smart she is for her age for she is in her 90 year since April last and
as for our wheat crop in this part of the country was very good.
Considering to the quality of the ground as for my poor little farm we
cut 450 dozen of good what and I expect about 300 bushels of oats. Our
corn is not as good as it might be we had a very cold wet backward
spring. We had a good crop of grass so as we could make a good deal of
hay. I expect to have about 25 bushels of clover seed this fall. I
will now close and I hope these lines may find you all in good health
so may God bless us all. From yours respectfully.

Wm. Leas

This letter was written to Jacob Leas in Ohio from his brother,
William Leas in Adams County, PA.

Adams County, Pa.
May 12, 1851

Dear Brother and friends, I will inform you that we are all well
thanks be to the great giver. Expecting these lines may find you all
enjoying good health and firther mother is well still able to be up and
about and as for her eyesight is just midling. She can't see to read
but she can see to go about through the house and outdoors and her mind
is good for her age. She is now in her ninety-one year since the 13
day of April last. Further I received your letter dated April 16th
1851 with a check calling for $91.32 cents which money I received for
said check and further about the money you can do just as well with it
as I could and there will be a time when it has to go there anyhow so
it may just as well stay.
Our wheat crops looks midlin well at present but we don't know what it
may be yet. We had a very wet spring so far until now. The ground is
just go in tolerable order for planting corn. Wheat is bringing from
95 cents to one dollar in York at this time. In Baltimore from one
dollar to 1.08, corn 54, oats 35cts per bushel.
Friends I will now close my lines but my best respects to you all.

Wm. Leas

This letter was written to Jacob Leas in Ohio by his nephew, Theo
Taughinbaugh, the son of Margaret Leas Taughinbaugh. Margaret was the
daughter of John Leas and Sophia Ziegler and the sister of Jacob Leas
to whom the letter is written.

New Chester, PA
Sept. 14, 1852

Dear Uncle,

This morning I take up my pen in haste to let you know that we are all
well and mother was at Uncle William's on Sunday last. He says that
grandmother is still confined to her bed the most of the time and has
been for the last two months. She complains mostly of weakness.
Uncle's family is all well and all the rest of our relations is well as
far as we know of. I had written a letter for Uncle John Leas. We are
at the loss of knowing where to direct it since he left Ohio which I
take this method of directing it to you to forward to him. We got a
letter from since he left Ohio. We have forgotten where to direct the
letter as we cannot find his letter. Hoping you will attend to this if
possible and please write to me and let us know all particulars, and
oblige your nephew.

Theo. Taughinbaugh
P.M.

Our respects to you all
hoping to hear from you soon.

This letter is to Jacob Leas in Ohio; written by his brother William
Leas in Adams County, PA.

Adams County, Pa.
September 21, 1852

Dear Brother and friends, I will inform you that my families
reasonable well at present thanks be to the great Giver and every good
and perfect gift and all ther resto fo our sisters as far as I can tell
at present. But now I must inform you with sorrow that our dear mother
has left our worldly side she departed this life on the 16th of this
month at 11 o'clock at night and was buried on the 18th and my hopes to
her is that her spirit is in heaven and my friends our only way is to
strive to get there to meet her. As I wrote before she had been
complaining for some time back but the most only weakness till the last
8 or 10 days. She appeared to be better than she had been for some
time back. Some of the neighbors told me that had been to see her the
evening when she died that night she had been as lively as could be
expected. She went to her bed in the evening as well as usual and at
about 10 o'clock she said to the girls that she was now adying and
before they could get any person there but Mrs. Widner she was a corpse
so we should be thankful to God that she had not to suffer long.
Now we intend to have a sale here on the 29th of this month and I think
that we will try the land this fall yet it is late in the year but it
will give us a better chance for next fall if we don't sell this fall.
I would wish you to send your opinion what you though it ought to
fetch. Another I wish you to let the rest know about Mother's death.
If the farm is not sold we will rent it for one year and put all the
rent in repairs at the place and pay the taxes.
The letter you sent to mother came too late it came that morning she
lay a corpse. No more at present but my best respects to you all
hoping these lines may find you all enjoying good health.

Wm. Leas

Leas Cemetery information:
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Research Notes:
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Jefferson County Townships by Doyle, 1910
Salem Township

In the original five townships Salem was part of Steubenville, but on Friday, June 12, 1807, the county commissioners, "on application set off and incorporated the Tenth Township of the Third Range into a separate township and election district, to be distinguished and known by the name of Salem Township, and the first election to be held at the house of David Coe." As this description indicates, this civil township corresponds to the government surveys, having thirty-six sections, with Ross Township on the north, Island Creek on the east, Wayne of the south and Springfield and Harrison County on the west. It is rugged, being drained on the north by the Town Fork of Yellow Creek, and on the south by Cedar and Clay Lick, Burke's and Lease's Runs, tributary to Cross Creek. It is a good farming section, and has coal and oil, although the development of these minerals has not been so extensive as in the adjoining townships. It is scarcely necessary to say that settlers were here long before the organization of the township. They began coming in 1798-99, and when the above order was made among those already on the ground were Jacob Coe, James Moores, Henry Miser, Edward Devine, Joseph Talbott, Rev. Joseph Hall (one of the pioneer Methodist Episcopal ministers), Henry Hammond (brother of Charles Hammond, the able lawyer and most noted of the early Ohio editors, whose work received Jefferson's praise), Joseph Hobson, Stephen Ford, Baltzer Culp, William Farquhar, John Collins, Ezekiel Cole, John Walker, John Johnson, William Bailey, James Bailey, James McLain, Adam Miser, William Smith, John Andrew (a soldier of the Revolutionary War and a colonel in the War of 1812; his remains are buried in the graveyard on the hill at Salem Village); John Gillis, Sr., Francis Douglas, William Leslie, David Lyons, John Hogue, John McComb, Thomas and Patrick Hardenmadder, Daniel Markham, Benjamin Hartman, Isaac Helmick, John Sunderland, John Wilson, William Mugg, William Vantz, Henry Jackman, Jacob Vantz, Andrew Strayer, Benjamin Talbott, Jacob Ong, John Watson, Joseph Flenniken, Adley Calhoun, Jacob Leas, Christian Albaugh, James Rutledge (from Pennsylvania, and of the same family as the signer of the Declaration of Independence, the latter's people moving to South Carolina, and his remains lie at Charleston), Isaac Shane, Aaron Allen, Robert Douglas (potter), Thompson Douglas (gunsmith), Thomas Calhoun, John McCullough, David Watt, David Rogers, George Hout, Henry Morrison (first settler on Mingo Bottom in 1793, and was in the War of 1812 with colonel Duvall), William McCarel, Dr. Anderson Judkins, Willia, Bahan, Charles Leslie, Thomas George, Thomas Orr, William Blackiston, Samuel Bell, David Sloane, Richard Jackson (the grandfather of Baron R. Mason Jackson), Levi Miller, Stewart McClave, Richard McCullough, John Collins, John Stutz John Wolf, William Dunlap, William Davidson, William Alexander, John Markle (an early school teacher), Adam Winklesplech, -------Stout (storekeeper), William Leas. Henry Hammond settled near East Springfield before 1804 and caught a land turtle and cut his initials on it shell; in 1850 he found the same turtle with 1804 and the initials distinctly visible.

Jacob married Elizabeth Zimmerman,¹ daughter of Father Of John And Elizabeth Zimmerman ¹ and Mother Of John And Elizabeth Zimmerman,¹ on 30 Aug 1808 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1790 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA,^{⁷⁸ ⁷⁹} died on 14 Mar 1862^⁷⁸ at age 72, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^⁷⁸

+ 221 M i. Leonard Leas ¹ was born on 20 Mar 1811 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ and died on 26 Apr 1892 at age 81.

+ 222 F ii. Maria Leas ¹ was born on 15 Mar 1813 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 9 May 1813 in Upper Bermudian Church, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on 31 Jan 1890 at age 76.

+ 223 F iii. Sophia Leas ¹ was born on 1 Jun 1814 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 1 Oct 1884 at age 70.

+ 224 M iv. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 30 Jul 1817 and died on 20 May 1900 at age 82.

+ 225 F v. Margaret Ann Leas ⁴ was born on 17 Jun 1820 and died on 4 Sep 1876 at age 56.

+ 226 F vi. Eliza Leas ¹ was born on 28 Jun 1822 and died on 2 Feb 1902 at age 79.

+ 227 M vii. William Leas ¹ was born on 16 Dec 1824 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 17 Jun 1908 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 83, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

+ 228 F viii. Lucinda Leas ¹ was born on 14 May 1847 and died on 5 Jun 1927 at age 80.

45. Margaret Leas ¹ was born on 21 Oct 1786 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁰ died on 14 Jan 1873 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Margaret married Nicholas Taughinbaugh.,¹ son of Mathias Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ and Living. Nicholas was born on 17 Apr 1775 in New Hanover, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 6 Sep 1847 in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁷ at age 72, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 229 M i. William Taughinbaugh ¹ was born on 19 Jun 1805 in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 Aug 1887 in Blackford County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana, USA.

+ 230 F ii. Sophia Taughinbaugh ¹ was born on 16 Nov 1807,^³⁰ died on 1 Jun 1867^³⁰ at age 59, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

231 M iii. John L. Taughinbaugh ⁴ was born on 15 Oct 1809 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁰ died on 25 Jan 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA^³⁰ at age 80, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

232 F iv. Mary Ann Taughinbaugh ⁴ was born on 12 Oct 1811 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1880 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69.

233 F v. Elizabeth Taughinbaugh ¹ was born on 5 Jun 1814,^³⁰ died on 5 Feb 1898^³⁰ at age 83, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

Elizabeth married Henry Thomas.³⁰ Henry was born on 12 Aug 1814, died on 26 Nov 1895 at age 81, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

234 M vi. Jeremiah Taughinbaugh ⁴ was born on 2 Feb 1819 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 2 Mar 1901 in Hunterstown, Straban Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82.

235 F vii. Emeline Taughinbaugh ³⁰ was born on 9 Dec 1820 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 23 Jul 1822 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 1, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

236 F viii. Margaret Taughinbaugh ⁴ was born about 1823 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 237 M ix. Theodore "Theo" Taughinbaugh ⁴ was born on 11 Mar 1824 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁰ died on 29 Jan 1888 in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁰ at age 63, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

238 F x. Rosanna Mariah Taughinbaugh ⁴ ³⁰ was born on 8 Jun 1826 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died 02dec 1898 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 71, and was buried in Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Rosanna married John G. Gilbert.³⁰ John died on 6 Aug 1885 and was buried in Great Conewago Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

46. Leonard Leas ¹ was born on 5 May 1788 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 Sep 1864 in Scott County, Iowa, USA at age 76, and was buried in Allen's Grove Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

General Notes: In 1850 Leonard was living with his daughter, Rachel and her husband Montgomery in Scott County, Iowa.

Leonard married Maria Clark ¹ on 14 Nov 1820 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Maria was born in 1801 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 26 Jan 1848 in Scott County, Iowa, USA at age 47, and was buried in Allen's Grove Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

+ 239 F i. Elizabeth Wierman Leas ¹ was born on 30 Aug 1821 in Pennsylvania, USA^⁸¹ and died on 31 Jan 1874 at age 52.

+ 241 F iii. Rachel Sophia Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jun 1825 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 30 Jul 1865 at age 40, and was buried in Allen's Grove Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

47. Susanna Leas ¹ was born on 26 Nov 1789 and died about 1850 in Stark County, Ohio, USA about age 61.

Susanna married John Lichtenwalter ¹ in 1814. John was born on 20 Aug 1783 in Fogelsville, Upper Macungie Township, Northampton (now Lehigh) County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁸²

242 M i. Samuel Leonard Lichtenwalter ⁸² was born on 20 Sep 1819 in Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 8 Apr 1889 in Brownstown, Fayette County, Illinois, USA at age 69.

+ 243 F ii. Sarah Salome "Sally" Lichtenwalter ⁸² was born on 10 Jun 1824 in East Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 3 Jun 1896 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 71.

+ 244 F iii. Lydia Lichtenwalter ¹ was born on 3 Apr 1829 and died on 8 Oct 1911 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA^⁸³ at age 82.

50. George Leas ¹ was born on 2 Apr 1794 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 7 Mar 1870 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Will recorded in Will Book C, p.467, Green Twp., Harrison Co., OH

George married Mary Breem,¹ daughter of Jacob Bream ¹ ⁴ and Marie Catherine Phlegar,¹ ⁴ on 10 Aug 1823. Mary was born on 4 Apr 1805 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 6 Jun 1883 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 78, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴ Other names for Mary were Mary Blame and Mary Bream.

245 F i. Jane Leas ¹ was born in 1825 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴ died on 14 Oct 1891 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 66, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 246 M ii. George Leas ¹ was born on 22 Apr 1826 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 20 Mar 1891 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 64, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

247 F iii. Sophia Leas ¹ was born on 21 Jul 1827, died on 27 Jul 1829 at age 2, and was buried in Zion Cem..^⁴

+ 248 M iv. Jeremiah Leas ¹ was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Apr 1914 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 84, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 249 F v. Mary Caroline Leas ¹ was born on 19 Aug 1831 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 10 Feb 1918 in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

+ 250 F vi. Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 9 Sep 1833 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 21 May 1876 in Emmetsburg, , Iowa, USA^⁸⁴ at age 42, and was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

251 M vii. Jacob Bream Leas ¹ was born on 25 Oct 1836 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 21 Dec 1863 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ at age 27, and was buried on 25 Dec 1863 in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 252 F viii. Margaret Leas ¹ was born on 2 Aug 1839 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 12 Mar 1932 in Scio, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 92, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 253 M ix. John Leas ¹ was born on 2 Jul 1843 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 7 Apr 1921 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 77, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

+ 254 M x. Addison Leas ¹ was born on 10 Dec 1852 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 30 Mar 1932 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 79, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

51. Elizabeth Margaretha Leas ¹ was born on 4 Mar 1796 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 Apr 1877 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 81.

General Notes: An alternative date of death has been listed as March 19, 1862. Birth location provided by Carolyn Graden Dosssey

Carolyn Graden Dossey & Charles Dossey http://groups.yahoo.com/group/leas/message/421

Elizabeth's obituary reads: "Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmerman, wife of John Zimmerman, deceased, died at her residence near Annapolis, this county, April 5th, aged 81 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Mrs. Zimmerman was born in Adams County, Pa. March 4, 1796. She was married to John Zimmerman March 14, 1814. On the 14th of the July following she with her husband removed to this county, where she has resided up to the time of her death. She from early childhood has been a consistent member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was the mother of eight children, six of who still survive her, three being present at her funeral. The friends of the deceased have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances."

Elizabeth married John Zimmerman,¹ son of Father Of John And Elizabeth Zimmerman ¹ and Mother Of John And Elizabeth Zimmerman,¹ on 31 Mar 1814 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. John was born on 25 Oct 1786 and died on 9 Apr 1869 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA^⁸⁵ at age 82.

255 M i. Mary Anna Zimmerman ¹ was born on 1 Jan 1815 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH and died on 4 May 1815 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH.

+ 256 M ii. Jacob Zimmerman ¹ was born on 30 Mar 1816 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH and died on 6 Nov 1853 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 37.

+ 257 F iii. Sophia Zimmerman ¹ was born on 15 Jan 1819 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Sep 1912 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 93.

+ 258 F iv. Margaret Zimmerman ¹ was born on 13 Sep 1821 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH, died on 7 Aug 1907 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 85, and was buried in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA.

+ 259 F v. Maria Zimmerman ¹ was born on 20 May 1824 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH and died on 23 Jul 1888 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 64.

+ 260 M vi. Hiram Zimmerman ¹ ⁸⁶ was born on 18 Jan 1827 and died on 21 Nov 1908 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 81.

+ 261 F vii. Elizabeth Zimmerman ¹ was born on 9 Feb 1831 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH and died on 9 Mar 1927 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 96.

+ 262 F viii. Anna Elizabeth Zimmerman ¹ was born on 31 May 1833 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 13 Oct 1915 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 82.

52. John Leas ¹ was born on 18 May 1798 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 11 Jan 1875 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 76, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.^³²

General Notes: This John was formerly referred to as John Leas III

Notes from Kathryn (Leas) Stuart:

HUSBAND NOTES: John LEAS Jr.
Birth(1):
Migration(2,3): In 1838 they moved from Stark County to Guernsey County, Ohio.
Migration(4,3): Moved to Ashley in 1852. They lived about a mile south of Ashley. Their house was located approximately forty rods east of the first four corners south of Ashley and on the north side of the road. In 1866 they moved to Waterloo, Indiana where they remained until the time of John's death.

Census(5): 1860 Census, Smithfield twp, Dekalb County, Indiana John Leas, 63, born PA, Farmer w/ $3000 in real estate Sophia Leas, 62, born PA Emanuel Leas, 21, born OH, $75 in personal property Adaline Leas, 18, born OH Obadiah Leas, 22, born OH, School teacher, $175 in personal property

Death(6,3):
Burial(7):
General(8): Children
Augustus Spangler LEAS b: 31 AUG 1833 in Stark, Ohio
John LEAS , Jr IV b: 12 JUL 1816
Elizabeth LEAS b: 20 DEC 1818
Jacob LEAS b: 8 MAR 1821
Leonard LEAS b: 6 AUG 1824
Sophia LEAS b: 4 NOV 1826
Susanna LEAS b: 22 SEP 1831
William LEAS b: 6 MAR 1829
Obediah H LEAS b: 7 APR 1836
Emanuel R LEAS b: 7 AUG 1838
Adeline LEAS b: 18 MAR 1841

Kathryn (Leas) Stuart's sources:
1. LDS Records.
2. Researcher. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 3. Fay W. Leas. LEAS GENEALOGY. 1950 Publication, Fort Wayne, Indiana. 4. Researcher. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 5. Heritage Quest Books Online. Online (Coshocton Public Library access). 1860 Census images. 6. Researcher. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 7. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 8. Internet Sources. <http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=richhl&id=I126>.
9. Researcher. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 10. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 11. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 12. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 13. LDS Records. Batch Number: C506701 Upper Bermudian Church records. 14. Ibid. Batch Number: C506701 Upper Bermudian Church records. 15. Researcher. Don Billet: Decendants of Leonard Leas / Salome. 16. Ibid. Don Billet: Decendants of Leonard Leas / Salome. 17. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 18. LDS Records. Batch Number: C506701 Upper Bermudian Church records. 19. Ibid. Batch Number: C506701 Upper Bermudian Church records. 20. Researcher. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 21. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 22. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 23. Ibid. Don Billet: Decendants of Leonard Leas / Salome. 24. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 25. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 26. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 27. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 28. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 29. Ibid. Don Billet: Decendants of Leonard Leas / Salome. 30. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 31. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 32. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 33. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 34. ANCESTRY.COM. 35. Researcher. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 36. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 37. Ibid. Don Billet: Descendants of Leonard Leas / Salome - Transmitted August 1998. 38. Ibid. Angola, Steuben Co, Indiana. 39. Ibid. Don Billett. 40. Ibid. Don Billett. 41. Ibid. Don Billett. 42. Ibid. Don Billett. 43. Ibid. Don Billet: Decendants of Leonard Leas / Salome. 44. Ibid. Don Billet: Decendants of Leonard Leas / Salome.

Migration: 1818 migrated from Pennsylvania
Census: 1830 Onasburg twp, Stark Co, Ohio
Census: 1840 Madison Twp, Guernsey Co, Ohio
Census: 1850 Madison Twp, Guernsey Co, Ohio
Migration: 1852 migrated from Ohio
Census: 1860 Smithfield twp, Dekalb Co, IN

Census(4): The 1830 Census finds John Leas and family in Onasburg Township,
Stark County, Ohio with the following in the household:

2 Males 0-5 years old: William would have been 1; Jacob was about 5 1 Male 5-10 years old: Leonard would have been 6; he died in 1833 1 Male 10-15 years old: John Jr. would have been 14 1 Male 30-40 years old: John Leas would have been 33

1 Female 0-5 years old: Sophia would have been 2
1 Female 10-15 years old: Elizabeth would have been 8
1 Female 30-40 years old: Sophia Spangler Leas would have been 32
Census(5): John Leas was living in Madison Township, Guernsey County, Ohio
at the 1840
Census. The family consisted of the following ten persons:

1 male age 0-5 years - Emanuel would have been 2
2 males age 5-10 years - Obediah could have been 5; Augustus would have
been 6
1 male 10-15 years - William would have been 11
1 male 15-20 years - Jacob would have been 15
1 male 40-50 years - John Leas would have been 43

1 female 5-10 years - Susanna would have been 8
1 female 10-15 years - Sophia would have been 12
1 female 20-30 years - Elizabeth should have been 18
1 female 40-50 years - Sophia would have been 42

Adeline was apparently not born until after the 1840 enumeration.
Census(6):
Migration(7,1): They lived about a mile south of Ashley. Their house was
located approximately forty rods east of the first four corners south of Ashley and on the north side of the road. In 1866 they moved to Waterloo, Indiana where they remained until the time of John's death.

Census(8): 1860 Census, Smithfield twp, Dekalb County, Indiana John Leas, 63, born PA, Farmer w/ $3000 in real estate Sophia Leas, 62, born PA Emanuel Leas, 21, born OH, $75 in personal property Adaline Leas, 18, born OH Obadiah Leas, 22, born OH, School teacher, $175 in personal property
Death(9,1):
Burial(10):

General(11): Children
Augustus Spangler LEAS b: 31 AUG 1833 in Stark, Ohio
John LEAS , Jr IV b: 12 JUL 1816
Elizabeth LEAS b: 20 DEC 1818
Jacob LEAS b: 8 MAR 1821
Leonard LEAS b: 6 AUG 1824
Sophia LEAS b: 4 NOV 1826
Susanna LEAS b: 22 SEP 1831
William LEAS b: 6 MAR 1829
Obediah H LEAS b: 7 APR 1836
Emanuel R LEAS b: 7 AUG 1838
Adeline LEAS b: 18 MAR 1841

In January 1821, the Ohio Repository newspaper gave notice of letters unclaimed in the Canton, Ohio Post Office - one of those was addressed to
John Leas.
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Historical Newspapers > Ohio Repository, The (Canton, Ohio) > 1833 > October
> 25

2d Light Infantry Company

You are ordered to parade in Osnaburgh on Friday the 22nd day of November next, at 7 o'clock A.M. precisely, completely armed and equipped (blue
pantaloons) with six round of cartridges.

Punctual attendance is required. By order of the Captain

JOHN LEAS, 1st Sergeant October 24, 1833

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Historical Newspapers > Ohio Repository, The (Canton, Ohio) > 1839 > January
> 24

FARM FOR SALE

The subscriber, as agent for John Leas, will sell the farm on which he resides, being the North East Quarter of section 17, in Township 18 (Osnaburgh) of range 7, containing 160 cares. There are about 75 acres cleared and under good fence - a Cabin House and Barn - a Young bearing orchard - and a number of good Springs. -- As persons wishing to purchase will, no doubt, view the premises, a further description is deemed unnecessary -- except to say, that the land is of a good quality, well timbered, and situated in a healthy neighborhood.

TERMS -- $1000 in hand, $1000 in one year and the balance in payments to suit purchasers.

LEONARD LEAS, Agent

December 17, 1838

Guernsey County 1850 Head of Household Census Index:
Soundex: L200 LEAS, John Madison Twp Page: 396

The following was posted on the Yahoo Leas Group on 16 Aug 1999 by Gene Smith of Pasadena, CA. Re-posted on 01 Feb 2009 by Lance D. Gill:

"Abstracts of Adams County, Pennsylvania Wills (1826-1850)" Randy J.
Miller. Adams County Historical Society. 1994

**
John Leas, son of Leonard Leas & Sarah or Salome:

John Leas of Tyrone Twp will w/28 Dec 1839 p/28 May 1847: Wife: Sophia.
Sons: William, George, Jacob, Leonard, John. Daughters: Sally, Mary,
Margaret, Susanna, Elizabeth. Grandsons: David Hartzell, John
Taughinbaugh, John L. Slaybaugh, John Leas Granddaughters: Christian
(George), Elizabeth (John), Sophia (Jacob)"

The following was from the Dekalb County Indiana Genealogy Society web page:

John Leas, Sr.
Submitted by Roselyn Wells

January 14, 1875 - The Waterloo Press

Sudden Death

John Leas, Sr., died very suddenly, at his residence in this place, last Monday forenoon.

He had been down town in the morning, and was apparently in good health. Returning, he sat down in a chair and expired, so suddenly that the family scarcely had time to call for assistance, even from the neighbors.

The funeral was attended at the Reformed Church yesterday, and was attended by a large audience of relatives and friends. The deceased was 77 years of age.

• Residence: United States Census, 1860, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

John married Sophia Spangler,¹ daughter of Jonas Spangler ¹ and Susanna Rosenmiller,¹ about 1816 in Maybe Adams Co or York Co, PA. Sophia was born on 14 Feb 1799 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³² died on 13 Jun 1883 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^³² at age 84, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.^³²

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 263 M i. John Leas IV ¹ was born on 12 Jul 1816 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Jun 1897 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 80, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

264 F ii. Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 20 Dec 1818 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 25 Dec 1883 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 65, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 265 M iii. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 8 Mar 1821 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 26 Jan 1887 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁸⁷ at age 65, and was buried in County Line Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

266 M iv. Leonard Leas ¹ was born on 6 Aug 1824 and died on 13 Mar 1833 at age 8.

267 F v. Sophia Leas ¹ was born on 4 Nov 1826 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 17 Aug 1895 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 68, and was buried in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Sophia married Frank Baird,¹ son of John Baird ⁸⁸ and Agnes Andrews,⁸⁸ on 31 Jul 1870. Frank was born on 17 Sep 1817 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 24 Apr 1889 at age 71, and was buried in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 268 M vi. William Leas ¹ was born on 6 Mar 1829 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Jul 1864 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 35, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 269 F vii. Susanna Ann Leas ¹ was born on 22 Sep 1831 in Starke County, Ohio, USA, died on 10 May 1910 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 78, and was buried in Fairfield Center, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 270 M viii. Augustus Spangler Leas ¹ was born on 13 Aug 1833 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 25 Dec 1883 at age 50, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 271 M ix. Obediah H. Leas ¹ was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 Oct 1888 at age 52, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 272 M x. Emanuel Leas ¹ was born on 7 Aug 1838 in Stark County, Ohio, USA,^³² died on 26 Jan 1898 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 59, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 274 F xii. Adeline E. Leas ¹ was born on 18 Mar 1841 in Guernsey County, Ohio, USA, died on 12 May 1919 in Indiana, USA at age 78, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

54. William Leas ¹ was born on 7 May 1804, died on 6 Dec 1886 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82, and was buried in Upper Bermudian Lutheran Cemetery.^⁴

General Notes:
All family members born in Pennsylvania
Burial(4):

Residence(5): William stayed in Adams County, Pennsylvania and in the 1850s wrote a series of letters to his brother Jacob in Jefferson County, Ohio in which he referred to the settlement of their father's estate and the "house in Gettysburg" which had cost John Leas $750. The letters mention the various amounts which John Leas had advanced to George Leas, Jacob Leas, Elizabeth Zimmerman, John Leas, Susan Lichtenwalter, and Sally Hertzel and other heirs.

Letter to Jacob Leas in Ohio from his brother, William Leas in PA.

John has died as this letter will bear out. My records show that he died
May 20, 1847.

The family seems to have been in the business of loaning money at
interest.

Does anyone have a copy of the will of John Leas? (1755-1847)
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From:
Adams County, PA

July 12, 1847

Respected brother,
Through and by the will of God I send you these lines to let you know
that we are well at
present thanks be to the Great Giver. Mother is midlin harty at present.

Hoping this may find you well and I received yours dated June 22 and you
wrote that Warner had paid 460 dollars and you did not know what to do
about it.

I went to Jacob ___________ and consulted with him concerning it and we
thought the
best would be for you to keep it and keep it on interest as much as
possible and just to send
the interest that is coming of father's money every spring. We think you
as safe to take care of it as we should be ourselves for we will be in need
of all the interest that we can raise every spring according to the will.

I don't know whether I stated in my last about Mothers Legacy. She has
to get the third bushel of everything that is raised on the farm if she
thinks proper to have them and we have to pay her out of the income of the
estate every year as long as she lives. Also $60 to Sally Hartzel for the
interest of the thousand dollars to keep up the repairs and pay the taxes
for the properties and if we can't their interest enough we will have to
break on the principal and there is a great many other things to be done
for mother that if we can't rent the farm for to get the whole of it done
we must pay it out of the estate if she sees proper to have them for there
is nothing to be sold, nothing to be divided while Mother is living.

I think and our sisters here and the neighbors around here all think
that it would be better for her to give up the house keeping and go and
live with one of her children for there would be less trouble on her mind
and less trouble for me for I don't know whether I will stay here if I can
suit myself somewhere else for I think the rent to high on this farm.
Still I will do for mother as long as I can get in reach of her but I think
her to old a woman to live there by herself in a manner as we say Jacob.
It never came as if always had been promised if I would stay with them but
so it is and so I must take up with it. If I could talk with you one hour
I could tell you much better than I can write.

I want you to examine this rite and consult with the rest of the heirs as
far as you can and likewise of Mother staying on and keep house the way she
is now and then write to me what was your opinion about these matters for I
would like to know all your opinions for I have stated it as near as I can
excepting I was with you to tell you personally as could show you a copy of
the will.

Our grain crop is very poor here, grain will be high with us excepting
there comes from another country. We had a very dry spring until now we
had these last days a good deal of rain.

No more at Present but my best respects to one and all of you.

William Leas

This letter is after the death of John Leas ---

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Leas Letter # 10

To Jacob Leas in Ohio
From William Leas in Pennsylvania
Re: Matters pertaining to settleing the Will of John Leas
Adams County, PA
May 30, 1848
Dear Friends,

I now will let you know that we are all well at present thanks be to the
Great Giver for His mercy shown toward us. Mother has got tolerable well
again and I hope these lines may find you all well. Further I had wrote to
you if I'm not mistaken that I received a
letter from Sally a few days ago. She gave me a price she would take and I
want you to get the consent of all the rest of the brothers and sisters
whether they are all agreed for me to give her the five hundred dollars
providing she releases in full for the will runs in this way that she is to
get the interest of the thousand dollars while she lives.

Take my word for it, I have a great deal of trouble with the estate for we
can't collect only the interest of the money to pay mother the hundred
dollars and taxes and repairs of the properties for we can't begin to
settle up while mother is a living. Therefore, I would wish the consent
of all of you as soon as you could get it. I am expecting Leonard. I will
write to him for I know where he lives. Now the two sisters and myself is
satisfied for her to have the five hundred dollars and if we could get the
matter fixed we could collect the thousand dollars as soon as we could ant
the half of that would have to be divided amongst the rest of us nine
heirs. But they will have to get their consent by writing their names or
marks to a notary drawn up by you or some other person for I would wish to
keep myself safe and Jacob, you must keep and account for your trouble
until we can make a firm settlement.

This thing would take a great burden off me if it could be arranged amongst
us and as you wrote to me about them intersts I called with our attorney
and he thinks it would be better for you to leave it as it is until there
would be a divide made for some of the rest has a great deal more than you
have that if you would pay your note you would be at a
loss with the rest of the heirs. I had told him what father had said but
he says we must go to the will and the laws of Pennsylvania and as for
taking money of Warner this fall, I don't like to do it excepting we could
get this matter fixed with sister Sally...

Again I would sooner you could keep it out there for it will have to go out
some time again but if you don't wish to keep it there we must take it and
do the best we can. No more at present, but my best respects to you all.

Wm. Leas

Written to Mr. Jacob Leas in Ohio
From his brother, William Leas in Pennsylvania.
(Sons of John Leas and Sophia Ziegler)

Adams County, PA
October 2, 1850

Dear Brother, I received yours dated Sept. the 8th last and I know I
should have written to you long ago but I was still waiting to get them
writings fixed and could still not get them ready.

I will now inform you how we are. My family is well and Mother (Sophia
Ziegler Leas) is as well as can be expected. She is able to be up and
about the house and still wants to work. Yet it is so surprising how
smart she is for her age for she is in her 90 year since April last and
as for our wheat crop in this part of the country was very good.
Considering to the quality of the ground as for my poor little farm we
cut 450 dozen of good what and I expect about 300 bushels of oats. Our
corn is not as good as it might be we had a very cold wet backward
spring. We had a good crop of grass so as we could make a good deal of
hay. I expect to have about 25 bushels of clover seed this fall. I
will now close and I hope these lines may find you all in good health
so may God bless us all. From yours respectfully.

Wm. Leas

This letter was written to Jacob Leas in Ohio from his brother,
William Leas in Adams County, PA.

Adams County, Pa.
May 12, 1851

Dear Brother and friends, I will inform you that we are all well
thanks be to the great giver. Expecting these lines may find you all
enjoying good health and firther mother is well still able to be up and
about and as for her eyesight is just midling. She can't see to read
but she can see to go about through the house and outdoors and her mind
is good for her age. She is now in her ninety-one year since the 13
day of April last. Further I received your letter dated April 16th
1851 with a check calling for $91.32 cents which money I received for
said check and further about the money you can do just as well with it
as I could and there will be a time when it has to go there anyhow so
it may just as well stay.
Our wheat crops looks midlin well at present but we don't know what it
may be yet. We had a very wet spring so far until now. The ground is
just go in tolerable order for planting corn. Wheat is bringing from
95 cents to one dollar in York at this time. In Baltimore from one
dollar to 1.08, corn 54, oats 35cts per bushel.
Friends I will now close my lines but my best respects to you all.

Wm. Leas

This letter is to Jacob Leas in Ohio; written by his brother William
Leas in Adams County, PA.

Adams County, Pa.
September 21, 1852

Dear Brother and friends, I will inform you that my families
reasonable well at present thanks be to the great Giver and every good
and perfect gift and all ther resto fo our sisters as far as I can tell
at present. But now I must inform you with sorrow that our dear mother
has left our worldly side she departed this life on the 16th of this
month at 11 o'clock at night and was buried on the 18th and my hopes to
her is that her spirit is in heaven and my friends our only way is to
strive to get there to meet her. As I wrote before she had been
complaining for some time back but the most only weakness till the last
8 or 10 days. She appeared to be better than she had been for some
time back. Some of the neighbors told me that had been to see her the
evening when she died that night she had been as lively as could be
expected. She went to her bed in the evening as well as usual and at
about 10 o'clock she said to the girls that she was now adying and
before they could get any person there but Mrs. Widner she was a corpse
so we should be thankful to God that she had not to suffer long.
Now we intend to have a sale here on the 29th of this month and I think
that we will try the land this fall yet it is late in the year but it
will give us a better chance for next fall if we don't sell this fall.
I would wish you to send your opinion what you though it ought to
fetch. Another I wish you to let the rest know about Mother's death.
If the farm is not sold we will rent it for one year and put all the
rent in repairs at the place and pay the taxes.
The letter you sent to mother came too late it came that morning she
lay a corpse. No more at present but my best respects to you all
hoping these lines may find you all enjoying good health.

Wm. Leas

• United States Census: Resident, 1860, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

William married Elizabeth Yeagy.⁴ ³² Elizabeth was born on 9 Feb 1810 and died on 23 May 1837 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 27.

276 M ii. Jacob Leas ⁴ ³² was born on 10 Mar 1831 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 27 Mar 1833 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 2.

+ 277 F iii. Sophia Catherine Leas ⁴ ³² was born on 2 Jan 1834 in Pennsylvania, USA^⁸⁹ and died on 19 Jan 1917 in Monroe, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA^{⁸⁹ ⁹⁰} at age 83.

William next married Catherine ⁴ about 1838. Catherine was born about 1812 in Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1860, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

57. Rev. John Leas ¹ was born on 26 Jan 1788 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 9 Aug 1859 at age 71, and was buried in Milford Cemetary.

John married Christine Rider,¹ ³⁶ daughter of Paul Reiter ³³ and Christina Dewis,³³ in Nov 1811. Christine was born on 14 Jan 1788 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 9 Apr 1789 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁵⁸ and died on 29 Jul 1862 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74. Another name for Christine was Christine Reiter And Christiana Rider.

+ 279 M i. Benjamin Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born on 24 Sep 1813 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Feb 1892 at age 78, and was buried in Vicksburg Cemetery.

+ 280 M ii. Daniel Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 8 Feb 1815 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Sep 1886 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA at age 71.

281 M iii. William Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 11 Jun 1817 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 1 Dec 1835 at age 18.

282 M iv. John Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 30 Oct 1818 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 30 Mar 1819 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 283 M v. Rev. Isaac Jacob Leas ¹ ³⁴ ⁹² was born on 14 Jun 1821 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 27 Sep 1895 in Pike Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74, and was buried in Snyders United Brethern Church Cemetery, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

285 M vii. Christian Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born about 1825 and died on 30 Jul 1862 about age 37.

286 M viii. Samuel Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 12 Apr 1827 and died on 28 Apr 1893 at age 66.

287 F ix. Rebecca Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 6 Jun 1829 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 6 Sep 1886 at age 57.

+ 288 M x. John H. Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 5 Jul 1832 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jan 1919 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86.

58. Benjamin Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 28 Jun 1789 and died on 19 Dec 1824 in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 35.

General Notes: Leas came from a prominent German family that settled in the Shirleysburg area in 1829. He and his brother, William B., were involved in tanning and mercantile businesses. Both had interest in the then developing Pennsylvania railroad systems. Benjamin was appointed as a commissioner to The Pennsylvania Railroad in April 1846. [Shirleysburg Borough, Huntingdon County, PA]

Benjamin married Elizabeth Albright ¹ ³⁵ on 30 Jun 1814. Elizabeth died on 18 Feb 1863 and was buried in Millerstown Memorial Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

289 M i. Washington Leas ¹ was born on 26 Apr 1815 and died on 3 Apr 1821 at age 5.

290 M ii. Oliver Perry Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 20 Feb 1817 and died on 31 Oct 1818 at age 1.

291 M iii. William Henry Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 6 Oct 1818 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁹³ died on 25 Dec 1892 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA at age 74, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

William married Mary Jane Gustine,¹ ³⁵ daughter of Amos Gustin ⁹³ and Ann Wood,⁹³ on 16 Apr 1846 in Mifflintown, Juniata, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born about 1827 in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁹⁴ died in Sep 1885 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA^{⁹³ ⁹⁴} about age 58, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

+ 292 M iv. Dr. Charles Albright Leas ¹ was born on 28 Jan 1822 in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 18 Mar 1888 in Glyndon, Baltimore Co., PA at age 66.

59. Henry Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 19 Jul 1791, died on 2 Dec 1862 at age 71, and was buried in Silver Spring Presbyterian Churchyard, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Henry married Martha Galbreath.¹ ⁹⁵ Martha was born about 1822, died in Nov 1881 about age 59, and was buried in Silver Spring Presbyterian Churchyard, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Martha was Martha Schroeder.

293 M i. Harry G. Leas ¹ ⁹⁶ died in 1923 and was buried in Silver Spring Presbyterian Churchyard, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Harry was Harry G. Lease.

Sarah married Nathan Griffith ¹ ³⁵ on 5 Jun 1795 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹²

62. Polly Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 9 Mar 1797 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 28 Nov 1879 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82. Another name for Polly was Mary (Polly) Leas.

Polly married John Long.,¹ ³⁵ son of Christian Long ⁹⁷ and Elizabeth Baker,.⁹⁷ John was born on 26 May 1796 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 15 Dec 1877 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 81.

+ 298 M i. Benjamin Leas Long ¹ ⁹⁸ was born on 10 Nov 1819 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 Jan 1894 in Hancock, , Iowa at age 74.

+ 299 F ii. Mary Ann Long ¹ ⁹⁸ was born in 1827 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

300 M iii. John Long ¹ ⁹⁸ was born on 16 May 1829 and died on 17 Mar 1854 at age 24.

301 F iv. Catharine Long ¹ ⁹⁸ was born in 1833 and died on an unknown date.

302 F v. Rachael Long ¹ ⁹⁸ was born on 17 Apr 1835 and died on 12 Sep 1866 at age 31.

63. Isaac Jacob Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 20 Sep 1799 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 13 May 1889 at age 89.

• United States Census: Residence, 1850, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Isaac married Mary Ann Toomey.,¹ daughter of Henry Toomey ¹⁰⁰ and Henrietta Brown,.¹⁰¹ Mary was born about 1814 in Pennsylvania, USA. Other names for Mary were Molly Toomey and¹⁰² Polly Toomey.⁹²

• United States Census: Residence, 1850, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 303 M i. William W. Leas ¹ was born in 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Feb 1896 at age 55, and was buried in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA.

Isaac next married Clementine S. Leitner,¹ ³⁵ daughter of Johann George Leitner ¹⁰³ and Eva Wagner,¹⁰³ about 1870.¹⁰³ Clementine was born on 18 Jan 1824 in Millersburg (Bethel), Berks, Pennsylvania,^¹⁰³ died in Oct 1898 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁰⁴ at age 74, and was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Another name for Clementine was Lightner.³⁷

64. Christian (Christy) H. Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born on 12 Nov 1801 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 May 1869 in Rock Island, IL at age 67, and was buried in Rock Island, IL.

• Resided: U.S. Census, 1860, 1st Ward, City of Rock Island, , Illinois. ¹⁰⁵

Christian married Juliann Brandt.¹ ³⁵ Juliann died on 15 Nov 1852 and was buried in Rock Island, IL.

304 M i. Joseph Silas Leas ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1830 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 18 May 1909 at age 78, and was buried in Brandt Fam Cem Brandtsville, PA.

Joseph married Emily Francis Hersey ¹⁰⁶ on 29 Jun 1903. Emily died on 29 Jan 1907.

65. Jacob Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 25 Dec 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Jul 1880 at age 76, and was buried in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: U.S. Census, 1850, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: U.S. Census, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Jacob next married Elizabeth Grubb.,¹ ¹⁰⁸ daughter of Henry Grubb ¹ ¹⁰⁹ and Mary Smith,.¹ ¹⁰⁹ Elizabeth was born on 6 Aug 1818 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 28 Apr 1893 at age 74.

• Residence: U.S. Census, 1850, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: U.S. Census, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 306 M i. Theodore Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 15 Apr 1851 in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Aug 1908 at age 57, and was buried in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

307 F ii. Jennie M. Leas ¹ was born on 20 Aug 1853 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 23 Dec 1933 at age 80, and was buried in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Jennie was Mary J. Leas.¹¹⁰

67. Hon. William Bower Leas ¹ was born on 7 Feb 1812 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Feb 1882 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 70.

General Notes: William B Leas' will is to be found in Huntingdon County wills, volume 9 on page 330.

FAMILY NOTES Marriage(1):

HUSBAND NOTES: Hon. William Bower Leas Birth(2,3): Census(4): William B. Leas is listed in Shirleysburg Borough in Dwelling 1, Family 1 (in order of visitation). William is listed as a farmer with Real Estate valued at $10,000.

Those listed in the household are:

William B. Leas 38 M Born Penn. Mary " 26 F " David " 8 M " Mary " 6 F " Isabel " 6/12 F. "

David and Mary were attending school. Will(5): William B. Leas' will is to be found in Huntingdon County wills, volume 9 on page 330. Article(6): The following is copied directly from" Africa's History of Huntingdon and Blair County" published in 1883.

William B. Leas was born in Perry Co. PA on the 7th of February, 1812; took up his residence in Shirleysburg in Aug. 1829 and continued to reside there till the time of his death; was elected an associate judge in Oct. 1860, succeeding his brother-in-law, John Long. Judge Leas served one year and was re-elected for another four year term which he completed in 1865.

Judge Leas was in business for nearly fifty years, merchandizing, farming, and tanning. During this time he served in many of the borough offices and as postmaster under several administrations. He was also a stockholder and director in the Union Bank of Huntingdon. In July 1871, he, in company with Rev. Dr. A. K. Bell and Rev. J. W. Evans started on a tour of Europe and travelled all through England, Scotland and Ireland and a great portion of the continent.

He wrote numerous interesting and instructive letters home during his journeyings which were published in the newspapers and extensively read.

He accumulated a large estate from the profits of his business, which he left to his family after making liberal bequests to the Baptist Church, of which he was a working member, and to other religious and charitable institutions.

As an associate judge, the duties of his office were all discharged with that scrupulous care and attention which characterized all the social and business relations of his life.

He died very suddenly in the cars of the Pennsylvania Railroad, just after entering them at Mount Union on his way to Huntingdon on Feb. 17, 1882, aged 70 years and 10 days. He was buried at Shirleysburg."

That finishes what was written about him in one article in Africa's , however there were intermittent items throughout the Shirleysburg coverage which I will list and separate each one with

>>>>Eldest daughter of Hon. Wm. B. Leas married ________Lowell

>>>>>1836 Benjamin and William B. Leas commenced a merchantile business and continued till 1842. Firm name changed to G. and B Leas and William retired from the business, only to return again (No date given) and engage in the merchantile business.

>>>>1843 Benjamin, Mary and William B Leas among the original membership of the Baptist Church Shirleysburg.

>>>>1854 George Leas elected to House of Rep from Huntingdon

>>>>1858 Benjamin Leas County Commissioner

>>>>1855 William entered in partnership in the Tanning business in Black Log Valley with Samuel McVitty. They were in business 4 years and expanded with a tannery in Saltillo, PA. Later they enlarged their works again and their sons D. P. Leas and T. E. McVitty became partners. The firm then became Leas, McVitty and Sons.

>>>> I know this information does not give you much about his family, but I could find nothing, except the brief mentions I have included, which did not even provide names. I have no home access to census records which would probably give you more. The Huntingdon Co. Historical Society is on line at hchs@vicon.net. Sorry I couldn.t get you more but some of this may add some color to your family story, if you didn't already have it. Kay Houck P.S. It would be interesting to see if you could locate any of those articles he wrote from his Grand Tour. There were several local newspapers and the Juniata college Library in Huntingdon has films of the old papers.

General: Leas GB p217: Lived in Huntington Co., PA.

WIFE NOTES: Mary Geddes Stewart Birth(7): Mary is listed in the 1850 Census as being 26 years of age. Will(8): Mary's will is to be found in Huntingdon County Wills, Volume 12 page 326 General: Leas GB p217: Lived in Huntington Co., PA.

CHILD NOTES: Rev. David P. Leas Birth(9): In the 1850 Census, David is found living with his parents in Shirleysburg Borough. He was 8 years of age and attending school.

CHILD NOTES: Mary Leas Birth(10): Mary is listed with the family in the 1850 Census in Shirleysburg Borough; she was six years of age and attending school.

CHILD NOTES: Emily Judson Leas Birth(11): Emily was listed with the family in the 1850 Census of Shirleysburg Borough; she was four years old at the enumeration on November 6, 1850.

CHILD NOTES: Isabella Leas Birth(12): Isabella was listed as 6/12 years of age (6 months) at the time of the Census which was done on November 6th 1850; she is listed with parents and siblings in Shirleysburg Borough in Huntingdon Co, PA.

SOURCES 1. Camp / Kauffman. "History of Path Valley Presbyterian Churches" 1802-1855: Franklin Co, PA. Published in 1916 by the Repository Press in Chambersburg, Pa. 2. World Family Tree. Broderbund. WFT 16 Tree #1564. 3. LDS - Ancestral File. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. AFN: 3LNL-27. 4. Federal Government. Census. Federal Government. 1850 Shirleysburg Borough, Huntingdon Co, PA Roll 784, page 171. 5. DOCUMENTS. Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania Will Testators Index #3 J-M Surnames http://www.wasatch.com/~dsam/sampubco/pa/paw0023.htm#sh_W-X_177. 6. Africa. History of Huntingdon County, PA. 7. Federal Government. Census. Federal Government. 1850 Census, Shirleysburg Borough, Huntingdon Co, PA. Roll 784, page 171. 8. DOCUMENTS. http://www.wasatch.com/~dsam/sampubco/pa/paw0023.htm#sh_W-X_177. 9. Federal Government. Census. Federal Government. 1850 Shirleysburg Borough, Huntingdon Co, PA. 10. Ibid. 1850 Shirleysburg Borough, Huntingdon Co, PA. 11. DAR Records. Daughters of the American Revolution. DAR ID Number 18725. 12. Ibid. DAR ID Number 18725 Isabella Leas McCarthy.

The 1880 US Census shows a servant named Lizzie Williams living with the family. Lizzie was born in Pennsylvania in about 1861. The Census shows that her parents were born in Wales.

• Residence: US Census, 1860, Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1880, Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

William married Mary Geddes Stewart,¹ ³⁴ daughter of Andrew Stewart ¹ ⁴ and Isabella Craighead,¹ ⁴ on 2 Nov 1841 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.³⁵ Mary was born on 1 Feb 1818 in Pennsylvania, USA,^¹¹¹ died on 30 Aug 1891 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA^¹¹¹ at age 73, and was buried in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 14880, Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 308 M i. David Porter Leas ¹ ³⁴ ¹¹² was born in 1842 in Charlesburg, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 9 Feb 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 310 F iii. Emily Judson Leas ¹ ⁴ was born about 1846 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

311 F iv. Isabella C. Leas ¹ ⁴ was born about May 1850 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,.

Isabella married Eugene F. McCarthy ¹ ⁴ on 11 Jan 1883 in West Philadelphia. Another name for Eugene was Eugene R. Mccarthy.

312 F v. Julia E. Leas ¹ was born about 1856 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

Julia married George G. Speer.,¹¹³ son of George Speer ¹¹³ and Jane Ann Brewster,.¹¹³ George died on 14 Sep 1928 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA.

George married Elizabeth.⁵⁸ Elizabeth was born in 1824 in Pennsylvania, USA and died before 1880.

69. Joseph Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 27 Jun 1822 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Aug 1891 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁷

General Notes: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cumberland/beers/beers.htm
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PART II.

HISTORY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA.

CHAPTER XXXIX.

BOROUGH OF MECHANICSBURG.

422 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

JOSEPH LEAS, justice of the peace, Mechanicsburg, was born on his
father's farm in Greenwood Township, Perry Co., Penn., January 27,
1822, son of Benjamin and Jane (Mathews) Leas. Benjamin Leas, born
October 21, 1759, was twice married; on first occasion to Miss Susannah
Bowers, by whom he had thirteen children, seven sons and three
daughters living to be men and women. His first wife died March 14,
1814, and he then married Mrs. Jane (Mathews) Purcell, who bore him
three children - two sons and one daughter: George, who resides in
Shirleysburg, Huntingdon Co., Penn.; Joseph, our subject, and Susannah,
widow of Daniel Eshelman, residing in Greenwood Township, Perry Co.,
Penn. Benjamin Leas died February 21, 1828, and Jane, his second wife,
died February 25, 1857. Joseph Leas began clerking in Millerstown in
the spring of 1838. In 1841 he clerked in Frankstown, Blair Co.,
Penn., one year; then followed same occupation at Dillsburg, York
County, two years. In 1844 he went to West Hill, Cumberland County,
returning in 1845 to Dillsburg, and in October, 1847, he came to
Mechanicsburg and clerked for his brother, a merchant and postmaster.
In 1854 Mr. Leas was elected justice of the peace, and has held that
office ever since. In May, 1865, he was elected borough treasurer, and
has held the office ever since, except one year (1879). He is
president of the Mechanicsburg Gas & Water Company, and is a director
in the Second National Bank. He was married in 1853, to Miss Sarah
Shurr, born in York County, Penn., and who died, leaving one daughter,
Laura R., who resides at home with her father. Mr. Leas married Miss
Emmaline H. Gould, a native of this county, daughter of Henry and
Elizabeth (Rice) Gould, and to this union were born three children:
Harry G. (deceased), Fannie G. and Charles W. Mr. and Mrs. Leas are
members of the Presbyterian Church. Our subject owns a house on North
Market Street, where he and his family reside, and other property in
Mechanicsburg. He was but six years old when his father died, and
early started to earn his own way in life. At fourteen he drove horses
on the canal line between Hollidaysburg and Philadelphia. His brother,
Hon. George Leas, was elected a representative to the Legislature from
Huntingdon County, Penn., and his half-brother, William B., was elected
associate judge of Huntingdon County, Penn. The Leas are of German
descent.

Joseph married Emmaline H. Gould.,¹ ³⁵ daughter of Henry Gould ¹¹⁴ and Elizabeth Rice,.¹¹⁴ Emmaline was born on 4 Feb 1832,^³⁷ died on 25 Nov 1922^³⁷ at age 90, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁷

316 M i. Henry Gould Leas ¹¹⁴ was born on 9 Jul 1867^³⁷ and died on 10 Nov 1869^³⁷ at age 2.

317 F ii. Fannie G. Leas ¹¹⁴ was born on 19 Feb 1869, died on 1 Mar 1921 at age 52, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁷

+ 318 M iii. Charles W. Leas ¹¹⁴ was born on 15 Aug 1870,^³⁷ died on 26 Jun 1949^³⁷ at age 78, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁷

Joseph next married Sarah S. Shurr ¹ ³⁵ in 1853.¹¹⁴ Sarah was born on 11 May 1826 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^{³⁷ ¹¹⁴} died on 7 Jul 1858^³⁷ at age 32, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁷

70. Susannah Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 3 Jan 1825 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁸ died on 17 Dec 1888 in Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 63, and was buried in Wrights Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, US.

• United States Census: Residence, 1860, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1870, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Susannah married Daniel Eshelman ¹ ³⁵ on 15 Sep 1853 in Wallis Hotel, Liverpool, Perry Co., PA. Daniel was born about 1820-1824 in Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 18470, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1860, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 320 M i. Joseph Mard Eshelman ¹¹⁵ was born on 29 Jul 1854 in Old Ferry, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 31 Aug 1939 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 85.

76. Leonard De Lap ¹ was born on 23 Dec 1793 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 Dec 1864 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁹ at age 70.

Leonard married Elizabeth Sunday.¹ Elizabeth was born on 18 Nov 1793 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jun 1878 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84.

321 F i. Elizabeth De Lap ¹ ¹¹⁶ was born on 16 Feb 1821 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 10 Dec 1893 in Heidlersburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁹ at age 72.

+ 322 M ii. John De Lap ³⁹ was born on 5 Oct 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 3 Mar 1879 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 55.

323 F iii. Margaret De Lap ¹ ¹¹⁶ was born on 18 Jul 1824 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 11 Dec 1893 in Heidlersburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69.

325 M v. Daniel De Lap ¹ ¹¹⁶ was born on 8 Jul 1830 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Heidlersburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

77. Ruth Delap ¹ was born on 13 Oct 1796 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 25 Aug 1866 in Hunterstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁹ at age 69.

Ruth married Jacob Schriver ¹ on 11 Apr 1821 in Tyrone Twp, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹¹⁷ Jacob was born about 1795 in Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁹

326 M i. John Delap Schriver ³⁹ was born on 5 Mar 1822 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 327 F ii. Catherine Elizabeth Schriver ³⁹ was born on 14 May 1830 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1889 in Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 59.

328 F iii. Jane L. "Jennie" Schriver ³⁹ was born on 13 Feb 1838 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 2 Jun 1917 in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 79.

79. William De Lap ¹ was born in 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 13 May 1867^³⁹ at age 64.

83. Salome Carpenter ¹ ⁴ was born in 1782, died in 1820 at age 38, and was buried in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Salome married Daniel Kreider,¹ ⁴ son of Michael Kreider ¹ ⁴⁴ and Susannah Carpenter,¹ ⁴⁴ on 8 Aug 1802.⁴ Daniel was born in 1771 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1842 in Lancaster, Fairfield County at age 71.

334 M i. Michael Zimmerman Kreider ¹ was born in 1803 and died in 1855 at age 52.

335 M ii. Edmund Forney Kreider ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1806 and died in 1836 at age 30.

336 M iii. John Leas Kreider ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1808 and died in 1834 at age 26.

337 M iv. Daniel Yizer Kreider ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1811 and died in 1837 at age 26.

338 M v. Samuel Carpenter Kreider ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1816 and died in 1880 at age 64.

Samuel married Rebecca Weldy.¹ ⁴⁴ Rebecca was born in 1821 and died in 1901 at age 80.

84. John Carpenter ¹ ⁴² was born in 1783 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died in 1867 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84.

John married Jane Murray.¹ Jane was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

339 M i. Curtis Grubb Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

340 F ii. Rebekah Jane Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

341 F iii. Mary Ann Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1816 and died in 1898 at age 82.

342 M iv. Jeremiah Murry Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1818 and died on an unknown date.

343 M v. James M. Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1822 and died on an unknown date.

344 F vi. Satia Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1823 and died in 1907 at age 84.

345 F i. Mary Kezia Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1822 and died on an unknown date.

346 M ii. Henry Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1824 and died on an unknown date.

347 F iii. Mary Elizabeth Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1826 in Carpenter Station, , Pennsylvania and died on an unknown date.

348 F iv. Louisa Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1828 and died on an unknown date.

349 M v. Daniel Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1831 and died on an unknown date.

350 F vi. Barbara Carpenter ¹ ⁴⁴ was born in 1833 and died on an unknown date.

Daniel married Eleanor Dunston,¹ ⁴⁵ daughter of Thomas Dunston ¹ ¹¹⁸ and Zana Carbon,¹ ¹¹⁸ on 13 Mar 1834 in Logan, OH. Eleanor was born on 25 Dec 1817 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died after 1850 in Monroe Twp., Logan, OH.

355 F v. Caroline Leas ¹ ¹²⁰ was born in 1841 in Logan County, Ohio, USA.

359 M ix. John Leas ¹ ¹¹⁸ was born on 28 Sep 1849 and died on an unknown date.

98. Samuel Leas , Jr. ¹ was born on 11 May 1798, died on 25 Mar 1882 at age 83, and was buried in East Liberty Cem, Perry Tp, Logan Co, OH. Another name for Samuel was Leist.

General Notes: Dates and burial place provided by, The Van Hyning/Schilling Family Tree

Samuel married Deborah ¹ ⁴⁵ on 11 May 1798. Deborah was born on 4 Mar 1803 and died on 25 Aug 1873 in East Liberty Cem, Perry Tp, Logan Co, OH at age 70.

360 F i. Mary J. Leas ¹ ⁴⁵ was born on 5 Aug 1833, died on 20 May 1854 at age 20, and was buried in East Liberty Cem, Perry Tp, Logan Co, OH.

361 M ii. Samuel S. Leas ¹ ⁴⁵ was born on 13 May 1836, died on 16 Feb 1863 at age 26, and was buried in East Liberty Cem, Perry Tp, Logan Co, OH.

362 M iii. John B. Leas ¹ ⁴⁵ was born on 5 Mar 1841, died on 31 Dec 1863 at age 22, and was buried in East Liberty Cem, Perry Tp, Logan Co, OH.

99. Christiana Leas ¹ was born on 15 Dec 1800 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 13 Mar 1876 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

Christiana married Jacob Wonder,¹ son of Sebastian Wonder ¹ and Living, on 27 Feb 1827 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob was born on 4 Dec 1799 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 18 Dec 1877 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 78, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Jacob was Wonders.

+ 363 F i. Susan Wonders ¹ was born on 12 Nov 1827 and died on 22 Dec 1908 at age 81.

+ 364 M ii. Daniel Wonders ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1829 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹¹⁹ and died on 1 Mar 1901 at age 71.

+ 365 M iii. Samuel Lease Wonders ¹ was born on 17 Jan 1833 and died on 10 Apr 1907 at age 74.

+ 366 F iv. Julia Wonders ¹ was born on 30 Oct 1835 and died in 1910 at age 75.

367 M v. Jacob L. Wonders ¹ was born on 28 Apr 1840 and died on 27 Aug 1926 at age 86.

101. John Leas ¹ was born circa 1779 in Reading, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1846 in Reading, York County, Pennsylvania, USA about age 67.

General Notes: Will, Book T, pg 56, dtd. 4 Oct 1836, probated 19 Oct 1846. Source of info: Doris M. Leas, wife of Fred L. Leas, states in ltr to DFB of 24 Jan 1992 that she has in her possession in East Berlin, PA, many wills, deeds, surveys and letters concerning the Leas families. Fred descends from John and Hannah, Leonard and Lovice, John, James, Nathaniel and Paul.

John married Sarah Jacobs.¹ Sarah was born on 30 Oct 1784 and died on 30 Oct 1867 at age 83.

+ 369 M ii. John Leas ¹ was born on 5 Aug 1809,^¹²² died on 17 Jan 1887 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹²³ at age 77, and was buried in Bermudian Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Washington Twp, York Co, PA.

+ 370 M iii. Peter Leas ¹ was born on 11 Dec 1811, died on 4 Mar 1890 at age 78, and was buried in Bermudian Church Cem, Washington Twp, York Co., PA.

+ 371 M iv. James Leas ¹ was born on 18 Jan 1814, died on 1 Jan 1879 at age 64, and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.^¹²²

+ 372 M v. Valentine L. Leas ¹ was born in 1816, died on 13 Jan 1898 at age 82, and was buried in Bermudian Church, Washington Twp, York Co., PA.

373 F vi. Ruth Leas ¹ was born on 16 Mar 1818 and died on 3 Sep 1888 at age 70.

+ 374 F vii. Jemima Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jul 1822 and died on 8 Apr 1894 at age 71.

+ 376 M ix. Joshua Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jul 1822 and died in 1891 at age 69.

103. Stephen Y. Leas ¹ was born on 17 Aug 1787 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Nov 1867 in Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 80, and was buried in Lease Cemetery, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Dates and places provided by Steve Lease (steve.lease2@verizon.net) According to his daughter Hannah's obituary, Stephen was a "large land owner about Zanesfield". Stephen migrated about 1812 from PA to OH

From Antrim's History of Champaign and Logan Counties:

Stephen Leas and Haines Parker settled in the Lazy Hollow school district, perhaps as early as 1812, the former about three and a half miles north of Zanesfield, on the west of Madriver, and the latter on the north of him, on the farm known as the Elliot farm, but now owned by Benjamin Shoots.

Stephen married Susannah Gates ¹ ¹²⁵ in 1811 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Susannah was born on 30 Mar 1791 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 30 Sep 1874 in Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 83, and was buried in Lease Cemetery, Logan County, Ohio, USA.^¹²⁶

+ 380 F iv. Hannah Leas ¹ ¹²⁵ was born on 2 May 1821 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Feb 1903 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH^¹²⁹ at age 81.

+ 381 F v. Lydia Leas ¹ ¹²⁵ was born on 6 Mar 1823 in Jefferson Twp., Logan Co., OH.

+ 382 M vi. John Jackson Lease ¹ ¹²⁵ was born on 8 Feb 1825 in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 26 Mar 1899 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 74, and was buried in Lease Cemetery, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

+ 383 F vii. Anna S. Leas ¹²⁴ was born on 21 Jan 1829 in Ohio, USA and died on 25 Nov 1912 in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 83.

+ 384 M viii. Jacob Leas ¹ ¹²⁵ was born on 1 Dec 1830 in Logan County, Ohio, USA.

104. David A. Leas ¹ was born on 20 Jan 1788, died on 11 Oct 1870 at age 82, and was buried in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴⁸ Another name for David was Lease.¹³¹

General Notes: David and Elizabeth lived with their daugther, Susan Eichelbeyer and her family in 1870.

David married Elizabeth Hullinger ¹ in 1809 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth was born on 5 Feb 1789, died on 18 Oct 1871 in Latimore Twp, Upper Bermudian, Adams Co. at age 82, and was buried in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴⁸ Another name for Elizabeth was Hollinger.

+ 387 F ii. Leah Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1811, died in 1877 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁸ at age 66, and was buried in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 388 F iii. Eliza Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1812 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1870.

+ 389 M iv. David H. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in Sep 1814 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 2 Aug 1862 in Latimore Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 47, and was buried in Bermudian Lutheran Cemetery, Adams Co.,.

+ 391 M vi. Jesse Leas ¹ was born on 25 May 1816 in Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1892 in Latimore Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 76, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Latimore Twp., Adams County, PA.

+ 392 M vii. Anson Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1818 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1860 at age 42.

+ 393 F viii. Lydia Leas ¹ ¹³² was born 1822 OR 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 6 Feb 1855 in Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 33.

+ 394 M ix. Aaron Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 14 Mar 1824 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Feb 1887 at age 62, and was buried in Mount Olivet United Church of Christ Cemetery, East Berlin, Adams Co., PA.

+ 395 F x. Catherine Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1827 in Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1907 at age 80.

+ 396 F xi. Susannah Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 9 Jun 1829, died on 15 Feb 1883 at age 53, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co, PA.

+ 397 M xii. Jonas Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1832 in Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1850.

105. Leonard Leas ¹ was born on 5 May 1788 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Feb 1817 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 28, and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.

General Notes: Varying death dates in record: Carl Fleck's work notes from Adams County Hist Society state 1825/1826 since Ltrs of Admin given Peter Wolfert, Adm. of Estate, on 3 Feb 1826; Doris Leas (East Berlin, PA) cites 1825/1826 DAR Patriot Index gives 1810; and SCPGS Special Pub #4, pg 5 says 8 Feb 1817. Spec. Pub # 4 states birth 5 May 1788 which is the exact same date for Leonard, son of John the Patriot (this may be coincidence or data mix-up).

Leonard may have been moved to the Bermudian Brethern Cemetery after it was established in 1856.

Leonard married Mary Leathery.,¹ daughter of John K. Leathery ¹³³ and Mary Bechtel,.¹³³ Mary was born on 25 May 1789 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 5 Jun 1873 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84, and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.

398 M i. John Leas ¹ was born on 5 Aug 1809 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 17 Jan 1887 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 77.

399 M ii. Peter Leas ¹ was born on 11 Dec 1811 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Mar 1890 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 78.

+ 400 M iii. David Leas ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1816 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 13 Dec 1861 at age 45, and was buried in Rossville, Pennsylvania/USA.

106. Rebecca Leas ⁴⁹ was born in 1792 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 Dec 1878 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86.

General Notes: ! Copyright FamilyHart 2009 - .NAME & DEATH: VANESSA STERN, AOL.
EXACT DEATH: DIERDORFF NOTEBOOKS, PG 639.

Rebecca married Jacob Dierdorff,¹ ¹³⁴ son of Andreas (Andrew) Dierdorff ¹ ¹³⁴ and Mary Margaret Marsh,¹ ¹³⁴ in 1811 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob was born on 3 Jun 1790 in Dover Twp, York Co., PA, died in 1865 at age 75, and was buried in Fordville, Paradise Twp, York Co., PA.

+ 401 M i. Phillip Deardorff ¹ ¹³⁵ was born on 8 Jun 1811 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 9 Sep 1890 at age 79.

+ 404 M iv. Andrew Dierdorff ¹ ¹³⁵ was born in 1818 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania and died on 7 Jul 1896 in Fordville, Paradise Township, York, Penn at age 78.

107. Joseph Leas ¹ was born on 6 Apr 1793 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 25 Apr 1880 at age 87.

General Notes: Leas Genealogy, Oct 17, 1950, The Waterloo Press, Waterloo, IN states on pg 29. that he was of English descent. Birth and death dates per family bible in possession of Louisa Selma Leas and Mary Ella Leas of Gettysburg in 1932. DAR application of Elizabeth Jan Fleck (#333, 819) gives death on 21 Apr 1880.

Lived in Strabane, Adams County, Pennsylvania in 1850 according to the United States Census of 1850.

• Residence: US Census, 1850, Strabam Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Joseph married Margaret Bender,¹ daughter of Johannes "John" Bender ¹ and Ketrina "Catherine" Schnerr,¹ on 18 Feb 1821 in Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret was born on 25 Mar 1802 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 28 Jul 1884 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82.

Marriage Notes: Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
February 21, 1821

Married on Sunday last by the same, Mr. Joseph Leas to Miss Margaret Bender, both of Menallen township.

• Residence: US Census, 1850, Strabam Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

408 F i. Catherine Leas ¹ was born on 5 Nov 1821 and died on 19 Aug 1907 at age 85.

+ 409 M ii. John Bender Leas ¹ was born on 2 Sep 1823 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 29 Nov 1914 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 91.

410 F iii. Magdalena Leas ¹ was born on 9 Dec 1825 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 4 May 1852 in Strabam Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹³⁶ at age 26.

+ 411 M iv. George Leas ¹³⁷ was born on 3 Apr 1828 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 25 Jan 1914 at age 85, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

412 M v. Joseph Leas ¹ was born on 7 May 1832 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 19 Jul 1887 at age 55.

413 F vi. Julie Ann Leas ¹ was born on 20 Dec 1833 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

108. George Leas ¹ was born in 1796 in Reading Towship, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁵⁰ and died on 8 May 1834 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁵¹ at age 38.

George married Marie Steiner,¹ ¹³⁸ daughter of Jacob Steiner ¹ ¹³⁹ and Living, in May 1823 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹³⁹ Marie was born on an unknown date in Frederick Town, Frederick County, Maryland, USA and died on 7 Mar 1826 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Marie was Mary Ann Steiner.

George next married H. Maria Ringgold ¹ ¹³⁸ on 15 May 1827 in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore, MD. H. was born on 22 Dec 1800 in Kent County, MD, died on 23 Nov 1883 in Oakland, Alameda County, CA at age 82, and was buried in 1883 in Oakland, Alameda County, CA.

415 F i. Jane Ringgold Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born about 1830 in Pennsylvania, USA.

Jane married Peyton S. Graves ¹ ¹⁴⁰ on 19 Oct 1850 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.¹⁴¹

+ 416 F ii. Maria Ringgold Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born on 3 Mar 1832 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Maryland, USA, died on 28 Aug 1884 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA at age 52, and was buried in Mt. View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

Harriett married William H. Medcalfe ¹ ¹³⁸ on 27 Oct 1846 in St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Mary Land.

109. Enos Leas ⁵² was born on 2 May 1805 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 5 Apr 1855^⁵³ at age 49, and was buried in Bishop Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

• Tax List: Ohio Tax - Personal, 1828, Youngstown Township, Trumbull, Ohio. ¹⁴²

• Tax List: Ohio Tax - Personal, 1834, Liberty Township, Trumbull, Ohio. ¹⁴²

Enos married Catherine Oswald,⁵² daughter of Jacob Oswald ⁵² and Living, on 31 Jul 1827 in Trumbull County, Ohio, USA. Catherine was born on 3 May 1804 in Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 15 Feb 1872 at age 67, and was buried in Bishop Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.

419 F i. Clarissa Jane Leas was born on 21 Jan 1827 in USA and died on 21 Aug 1860 in Weathersfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio at age 33.

Clarissa married Samuel Reel. Samuel was born on 15 May 1823, died on 11 Nov 1862 in Weathersfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio at age 39, and was buried in Church Hill Cemetery, Churchill, Trumbull County, Ohio.

+ 420 M ii. Nelson P. Leas ⁵² was born in 1831 in Weatherfield, Ohio, died on 11 Feb 1889 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, USA at age 58, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Howland Twp, Trumbull Co, OH.

421 M iii. Feres T. Leas ⁵² was born in 1833 in Ohio, USA, died on 13 Oct 1908 in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio at age 75, and was buried in Dunkirk Cemetery, Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio.^⁵³

+ 424 M vi. George O. Leas ⁵² was born in 1842 in Ohio, USA, died on 14 Feb 1887 in Arlington, Hancock, Ohio at age 45, and was buried in Williamstown Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.

+ 426 M viii. Enos P. Leas , Jr. ⁵² was born in 1843 in Ohio, USA, died in 1879 at age 36, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

427 F ix. Sarah Leas ⁵² was born about 1847 in Ohio, USA and died before 1860.

428 F x. Mary Alice Leas ⁵² was born on 14 Mar 1849 in Ohio, USA, died on 31 Oct 1909 in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio^⁵³ at age 60, and was buried in Bishop Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

Mary married Peter Marquart.⁴ Peter was born on 17 Aug 1830 in Württemberg, Germany, died on 24 Jul 1879 in Hancock County, Ohio, USA^⁵³ at age 48, and was buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

Mary next married Jacob George Long.⁵³ Jacob was born on 28 Aug 1854 in Arlington, Hancock, Ohio, died on 22 Jul 1926 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, USA at age 71, and was buried in Bishop Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.

110. Philip Leas ¹ was born about 1810 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1850.^⁵⁴

General Notes:
The will of his father, Leonard Leas, lists him as Philip Least, his deceased son.

• Residence: U.S. Census, 1850, Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

429 M i. John Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born about 1832 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

430 M ii. Philip Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born about 1834 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

431 M iii. Andrew Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born about 1836 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

432 M iv. Moses Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born about 1838 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

433 F v. Polly Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born about 1843 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

434 F vi. Susannah Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born about 1845 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Fifth Generation

112. Barbara Ellen Fahnestock ¹ was born on 31 Jan 1796 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹⁹ died on 15 Oct 1863 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA^¹⁹ at age 67, and was buried in Earlham, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.^¹⁹

Barbara married Joseph Latshaw.,¹⁹ son of Isaac Latshaw ¹⁴⁴ and Anna Fahnestock,.¹⁴⁴ Joseph was born on 25 Dec 1794 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 6 May 1887 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 92, and was buried in Earlham, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

115. Eleanor Fahnestock ¹ was born in 1802 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹ and died on 22 Aug 1840 in Mulberry Grove, Fairview Township, Bond County, Illinois^⁵⁷ at age 38.

General Notes: Ellen\\Eleanor Fahnestock was born in 1802 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. She died on Aug 22 1840 in Mulberry Grove, Fairview Township, Bond County, Illinois. She has reference number AUD37549. Parents: William Fahnestock and Esther Reiter Rider.

She was married to David Mumper. Children were: Levi Mumper, Hester Ann Hetty Mumper, Cornelius Mumper, Mary Mumper, Susannah Mumper, Catherine J. Mumper, Felicia Ann Mumper.

Eleanor married David Mumper.,¹⁹ son of John Mumper ⁵⁷ and Dubbs,.⁵⁷ David was born on 14 Jul 1801 in Monaghan Township, York County, Pennsylvania^⁵⁷ and died on 14 Dec 1871 in Mulberry Grove, Fairview Township, Bond County, Illinois^⁵⁷ at age 70.

441 F i. Hester Ann Hetty Mumper ⁵⁷ was born in 1824 in Carroll Township, York County, Pennsylvania.

442 M ii. Cornelius Mumper ⁵⁷ was born on 3 Jul 1824 in Carroll Township Pennsylvania, died on 9 Jan 1911 in Mulberry Grove, Bond County, Illinois at age 86, and was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Mulberry Grove, Bond County, Illinois.

443 F iii. Mary Mumper was born in 1831 in York or Adams County, Pennsylvania.^⁵⁷

444 M iv. Susannah Mumper ⁵⁷ was born on 16 May 1833 in Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 27 Jun 1907 in Smithboro, Bond County, Illinois at age 74.

445 F v. Catherine J. Mumper ⁵⁷ was born in 1837 in Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

446 F vi. Felicia Ann Mumper ⁵⁷ was born in 1840 in Mifflin Township, Richland (now Ashland) County, Ohio.

447 M vii. Levi Mumper ⁵⁷ was born on 27 Aug 1840 in Mifflin Township, Richland (now Ashland), Ohio and died on 22 Jun 1920 in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois at age 79.

Levi married Maria Jane Sellers,¹⁴⁷ daughter of Leonard Jackson Sellers ⁵⁷ and Nancy Lockhart,⁵⁷ on 14 Jul 1861 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.⁵⁷ Maria was born in Apr 1840 in Illinois, USA and died after 1920 in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.

116. John Fahnestock ¹ was born on 14 Sep 1804 in Monroe Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹⁹ died on 1 Aug 1874 in Mifflin Township. Cumberland County, PA^¹⁹ at age 69, and was buried in Bethel Graveyard, Mifflin Twp, PA.^¹⁹

General Notes:
Children

1. Benajamine Fahnestock b: 21 SEP 1831
2. Margaret Fahnestock b: 1837
3. John Fahnestock b: 1838
4. Sarah Fahnestock b: 1839
5. Mary A Fahnestock b: 1842
6. George Fahnestock b: 9 FEB 1846

John married Christiana Kunkel ¹⁹ on 27 Dec 1827 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Christiana was born about 1803, died on 22 Jan 1871 in Frankford, Pennsylvania about age 68, and was buried in Bethel Graveyard, Mifflin Twp, PA.

+ 448 M i. Benjamin Fahnestock ¹⁸ was born on 21 Sep 1831 in Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co., PA and died on 28 Mar 1905 in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 73.

Eleanor married John Cough.⁵⁸ John was born on 14 Dec 1787 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 450 M ii. William Cough was born on 10 Jul 1813 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁵⁸ and died on 22 Jul 1893 at age 80.

451 M iii. John Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1820 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

452 F iv. Catherine Cough ⁵⁸ was born on 2 Feb 1825 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 3 Feb 1853 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 28, and was buried in Rudolph Cemetery, Juniata Twp, Perry Co, PA.

Catherine married Jesse L. Gantt. Jesse was born on 10 Oct 1810, died on 1 Mar 1880 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69, and was buried in Rudolph Cemetery, Juniata Twp, Perry Co, PA.^⁵⁸

150. Levi Lease Beckner ³² was born on 9 Sep 1814 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA, died on 29 Oct 1902 in Conway, Laclede Co, MO at age 88, and was buried in Conway Baptist Cemetery, Conway, Laclede Co, MO.

General Notes: Children

1. Amanda BECKNER b: 10 FEB 1844 in Long Lane, Dallas Co, Missouri
2. John BECKNER b: ABT 1847 in Missouri
3. Louisa BECKNER b: 30 JUL 1845 in Long Lane, Dallas Co, Missouri
4. Isabel Adeline BECKNER b: 22 JAN 1856 in LaClede Co, Missouri

Levi married Sarah Ann Miller,³² daughter of John Miller ²¹ and Elizabeth Knisely,²¹ on 20 Jan 1842 in Long Lane, , MO. Sarah was born on 2 May 1822 in McMinn Co, TN, died on 6 Dec 1902 in Nogo, Greene Co, MO at age 80, and was buried in Conway Baptist Cemetery, Conway, Laclede Co, MO.

454 F i. Isabel Adeline Beckner ³² was born on 22 Jan 1856 in Conway, Laclede Co, MO, died on 28 Mar 1940 in Greene Co, MO at age 84, and was buried on 30 Mar 1940 in East Lawn Cem, Springfield, Greene Co, Missouri.

Isabel married John Jacob Astor Gibson,³² son of J. David Gibson ²¹ and Nancy Ellen Bodenhamer,²¹ on 14 Aug 1884 in Greene Co, MO. John was born on 13 Mar 1855 in Greene Co, MO, died on 28 May 1948 in Greene Co, MO at age 93, and was buried on 30 May 1948 in East Lawn Cem, Springfield, Greene Co, Missouri.

General Notes: * Married:
* Census: 1850 in Dallas Co, MO
* Note:

Samuel Beckner and his family were living near his parents, Daniel and Mary Leas Beckner and his brother, Levi and family at the time of the 1850 Census in Dallas Co, MO.

470/474
Samuel Beckner, 31, b. VA, Farmer
Elizabeth Beckner, 27, b. TN
Edmon Beckner, 5, b. MO
Daniel R. Beckner, 3, b. MO
Emaly Beckner, 1, b. MO
Lucy H. Beckner, 4 months, b. MO

Children

1. Has No Children Edmon BECKNER b: ABT 1844 in Missouri
2. Has No Children Daniel R. BECKNER b: 1847 in Missouri
3. Has No Children Emaly BECKNER b: ABT 1849 in Missouri
4. Has No Children Lucy H. BECKNER b: 1850 in Missouri

Samuel married Elizabeth Howerton.⁴ Elizabeth was born about 1823 in Tennessee, USA.

General Notes: Marriage info: Preble County, Ohio Marriage Index (1808-1859)

Died at an early age

Susannah married Stephen Long,¹ ⁴ son of James Long ¹⁴⁹ and Elizabeth Douglass,¹⁴⁹ on 29 Jun 1820 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Stephen was born in 1792 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶¹ and died before 1860.

+ 459 F i. Elmira Long ⁶¹ was born in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA.

162. Thomas Chapman Leas ¹ ⁴ ⁶² was born in 1802 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Jul 1849 in Fort Laramie, Goshen County, Wyoming, USA^⁶³ at age 47.

General Notes: 1 Dec 1841 Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location [4]

* The United States of America, Certificate No. 4532: To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Whereas, Thomas Leas of Henry County, Iowa Territory has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States, a Certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said Thomas Leas according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled "An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands," for the west half of the South west quarter of Section Eleven, in Township Seventy-one North of Range Six west in the district of land Subject to Sale at Burlington Iowa Territory, Containing Eighty acres according to the official plot of the survey of the said Lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General, which said tract has been purchased by the said Thomas Leas; and to his heirs, the said tract above described: to have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities, and appurtenances of whatsoever nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said Thomas Leas and to his heirs and assigns forever.

In Testimony Whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-one and of the Independence of the United States the sixty sixth by the President John Tyler. by R. Tyler, Sec'y. J. Williamson Recorder of the General Land Office.

Thomas and Jane (Walker) Leas moved to Iowa Territory between 1835/6, possibly even before Jane's sister's family, that of William and Prudence (Walker) Hardin. (Note: the information provided Fay Leas by Norma Gregorson stated it was 1837. See the following biographical sketch.)

Apparently in 1849 wanderlust took the Leas family (or possibly just Thomas and son George), and they started further west, following the Oregon Trail.

Thomas died on the Fourth of July in 1849 at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. This may have contributed to the family returning to Henry County, Iowa (if they were all moving), where they were by the time of the 1850 census.

Alternatively, since son George was in Calveras County, California, mining for gold at the time of the 1850 census (and the rest of the family was in Iowa), perhaps just he and his father were on the fateful trail where Thomas Leas died.

Fort Laramie, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains, was a military post, and a welcome site for the pioneers, as it was the first sign of civilization many of them had seen in six weeks. It was bought from the American Fur Company by the U.S. Army in 1849 after the fur trade subsided. The army was embarking upon a westward expansion at that time, and the Sioux Indians, alarmed by the flight of white Americans westward, had become increasingly hostile.

The general store at Fort Laramie gouged the emigrants on their westward trip, charging about 20 times the amount they would have paid for supplies if they'd been further East in the country. Many of them wanted to sell the store the extra provisions they'd loaded originally, as treking it in wagons was not easy business, and they needed to lighten their loads, but apparently the store refused to trade in this manner, and the trail near the fort ended up littered with heirloom furniture, stoves and food.

(See URL: http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/FtLaramie.html (5/2007))

Thomas married Jane Walker,¹ ⁶² daughter of George Walker ¹ ¹⁵⁰ and Julian Jean Welsh,¹ on 9 Feb 1826 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA. Jane was born on 7 Sep 1804 in Knox County, Tennessee, USA and died on 27 Apr 1885 in Henry County, Iowa, USA at age 80.

+ 461 M i. George Washington Leas , Sr. ¹ ⁶² was born on 4 Jul 1827 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN and died on 29 Dec 1903 at age 76.

+ 462 F ii. Mary Jane "Versey" Leas ¹ ⁶² was born on 22 Jun 1829 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN and died on 13 Mar 1900 in Henry Co., Iowa at age 70.

+ 463 M iii. James W. Leas ¹ ⁶² was born on 1 Apr 1832 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN and died in 1915 at age 83.

464 M iv. Thomas E. Leas ¹ ⁶² was born on 4 Oct 1835 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN and died on 30 Mar 1848^⁶³ at age 12.

465 M v. Oliver A. Leas ⁶³ was born on 20 Apr 1839 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa Territory and died on 12 Nov 1844 at age 5.

466 M vi. Francis B. Leas ⁶³ was born on 11 Oct 1841 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa Territory and died on 24 Sep 1844 at age 2.

163. Daniel Leas ¹ ⁶⁴ was born on 20 Apr 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Jan 1876 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 72, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=billiepad&id=I36547

Grant County 1850 Census:

274b 30 LEAS Alpheus G. Age: 4 Born: Ind pg0265b.txt
274b 29 LEAS Angela T. Age: 6 Born: Ind pg0265b.txt
274b 23 LEAS Daniel Age: 47 Born: Pa pg0265b.txt
274b 25 LEAS Francis J. Age: 20 Born: Ohio pg0265b.txt
274b 26 LEAS Martha J. Age: 15 Born:Ohio pg0265b.txt
274b 28 LEAS Mary E. Age: 8 Born:Ind pg0265b.txt
274b 24 LEAS Nancy Age: 39 Born: Ohio pg0265b.txt
274b 27 LEAS Stephen L. Age: 14 Born: Ohio pg0265b.txt

Daniel married Nancy Foster,¹ daughter of David Foster ¹ and Polly McDowell,¹ on 16 Oct 1828 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Nancy was born on 14 Oct 1810 in Madison County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Sep 1904 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 93, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

+ 467 M i. Francis J. Leas ¹ was born on 3 Mar 1830 in Ohio, USA, died on 29 Apr 1912 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

468 F ii. Martha Jane Leas ¹ was born on 16 Aug 1834 in Ohio, USA and died on 20 Mar 1889 in Yorktown, Page County, Iowa, USA at age 54.

+ 469 M iii. Stephen L. Leas ¹ ⁶⁴ was born on 11 Mar 1836 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Sep 1910 in Grant County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

+ 470 F iv. Mary E. Leas ¹ was born on 24 Oct 1841 in Center Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 29 Apr 1926 at age 84.

+ 471 F v. Angela T. Leas ¹ was born in 1844 in Center Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

+ 472 M vi. Alpheus Green Leas ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1846 in Center Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Mar 1924 at age 78.

473 F vii. Olivia Leas ¹⁵¹ was born in 1854 in Center Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

164. Julia Ann Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 25 Apr 1810 in Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁶⁵ died on 6 Sep 1863 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA^⁶¹ at age 53, and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.

Julia married John W. Miller ¹ ⁴ on 20 Mar 1828 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.⁴ John was born on 14 Apr 1804 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶⁵ died on 3 Mar 1870 in Butler Township, Miami County, Indiana, USA^⁶¹ at age 65, and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.

+ 474 F i. Josephine Miller ⁶¹ was born on 27 Oct 1828 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 17 Mar 1870 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 41.

475 M ii. George L. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 30 Mar 1832 in Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 2 Jul 1880 in Butler Township, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 48.

476 M iii. John H. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 9 Jan 1834 in Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 29 Oct 1890 in Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 56.

477 F iv. Harriet Miller ⁶¹ was born on 1 Mar 1836 in Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 13 Mar 1888 in Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 52.

478 F v. Eliza Jane Miller ⁶¹ was born on 3 Dec 1837 in Miami County, Indiana, USA.

479 M vi. Thomas B. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 17 Mar 1840 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 18 Oct 1918 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 78.

+ 480 M vii. Edward H. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 22 Apr 1842 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 18 Oct 1918 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 76.

481 M viii. Ross O. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 25 Oct 1846 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: Marriage info: Preble County, Ohio Marriage Index (1808-1859)

John Hardy performed the marriage ceremony.

Eliza married Charles Bruce,¹ ⁴ son of William Bruce ¹⁵² and Francis Lewis, on 30 Apr 1818 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Charles was born on 15 Jan 1796 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

484 M iii. William Bruce ⁴ was born in 1827 in Ohio, USA^⁶¹ and died before 1881.

489 F viii. Julia Bruce ⁴ was born in 1837 in Ohio, USA^⁶¹ and died before 1881.^¹⁵²

490 M ix. John Harrison Bruce ⁴ was born on 4 Oct 1840 in Ohio, USA,^{⁶¹ ¹⁵³} died on 28 Oct 1925 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA^¹⁵³ at age 85, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

167. Lydia Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 25 Dec 1814 in Twin Creek, Preble Co, OH, died on 1 Mar 1894 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 79, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Lydia was Lydia Lease.

General Notes:
Estate(19): #6358 Preble County Probate Court - Lydia Haines

Administrator: Joseph W. Acton filed 5 March 1894, he resigned 16 July 1896.

Surity: Andrew Hiestand, James Nelson, B.D. Moses, John Townsend, Joseph
Woerner, W.A. Bonner, I.N. Welsh, W.H. Ort, Wilson Royer, L.D. Lesh and Elam
Fisher.

Will abstract: To Ex. all real estate inherited by me from my son Abner Haines
in Washington State and Idaho, as well as all other property in Ohio or
elsewhere; Ex. to take charge of property and convert into money to the best
interest of the estate;

Ex. to pay debts including a suitable and durable monument for my grave not to
cost more than $500; a monumnet which has been erected for my son Abner at a
cost of $1210 which has been paid for my me through the aid of my son Joseph W.
and daughter Fannie B. Haines by their loaning me money and joining in a note
for $500 for which loans and other amounts are to be fully reimbursed for the
amount; son Charles S. of Spokane Falls, WA at the time of the death of Abner
and after his death, Charles collected and received rents of $493.60 over and
above expenditures as shown by his own statement, not it is my will that unless
he accounts for and pays me the $493.60 in his life time he shall be required to
account for it with interest from Jan. 1, 1893 out of his distribution share;
after debts are paid and residue is ready for distribution: 1/8 each to my
children:

Charles S. of Hamilton, Ohio
William H
1/4 to Mary L. Lamb
Fannie B.
Joseph Haines

Ex. James Nelson
Signed 15 March 1893.

James Nelson did not wish to serve nor did four of the children. Charles Haines and others contested the will

Rev. G.F. Burnett - funeral
Darragh & Gard undertaker

Obituary(20): The Eaton Democrat ran the obituary of Lydia Leas Haines on Thursday, March 8, 1894:

HAINES -- Mrs. Lydia Haines, died at her late residence on Barron Street at 4
o'clock Thursday morning, March 1, 1894, in the 80th year of her age.

Mrs. Haines was the daughter of George and Mary Leas, two of the earliest
pioneers of Preble County. Her parents settled on Twin Creek, about the time
the county was organizing where she was born December 25th, 1814.

The family came to Eaton while Lydia was quite young, and on November 22, 1832,
she was married to Abner Haines, then a struggling young attorney, who
subsequently became a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, member of the
Legislature, and filled other positions of trust and responsibility.

They had eight children born to them, five of whom are still living. Their
son, Capt. Abner Haines, of the U.S. Army did but a little over two years ago.
After the death of Judge Haines, which occurred in March, 1877, his widow
continued to occupy the old homestead until her death.

There are but few persons in Eaton who have not known "Aunt Lydia Haines," and
few still who knew her intimately. She was possessed of a wonderful vitality
and lived an active energetic life, until within a few years past. She was
noted as a tidy and fastidious housekeeper, and was essentially a "home body,"
seldom visiting or calling beyond her immediate neighbors, to whom she was kind
and generous. She was a warm-hearted woman, and was most loved by those who knew her best.

She has been a patient invalid for many months, and looked forward to her
release without fear or regret. As her children and friends stood about her
bedside during that last weary night of sufffering and listened to her labored
breathing, helpless to aid her in any way and knowing that the parting was
inevitable, it was almost a relief to their grieving hearts, when the last sigh
had escaped those pallid lips and they knew that the sufferings of their mother
and friend were past and that she was at rest forever.

Lydia married Honorable Abner Haines ¹ on 22 Nov 1832 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Abner was born on 26 Mar 1804 in Duff River, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA,^⁶¹ died on 19 Mar 1877 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA^⁶¹ at age 72, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

493 M i. Francis Marion Haines ⁴ was born on 6 Sep 1833, died on 30 Aug 1846 at age 12, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

495 M iii. William H. Haines ¹ ⁴ was born on 30 Jul 1839 in Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 4 Oct 1901^⁴ at age 62, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

496 M iv. Capt. Abner Haines , Jr. ¹ ⁴ was born on 22 Nov 1841 in Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died on 22 Jan 1892^⁶¹ at age 50.

+ 497 F v. Mary Louise Haines ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Feb 1844 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Oct 1900^⁴ at age 56, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

498 M vi. Joseph W. Haines ¹ ⁴ was born on 23 Aug 1848 in Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died on 18 Apr 1894 in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 45.

500 F viii. Fannie Belle Haines ⁴ was born in 1852 in Ohio, USA^⁶¹ and died in 1934 in Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁶¹ at age 82.

168. James O. Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 30 Jul 1816 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Mar 1898 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 81, and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

General Notes:
Operated Leas Photography

CHILD NOTES: James O. LEAS
Birth(22):
Census(7): The 1860 Census for Eaton, Washington twp, Preble Co, Ohio finds the Leas family
in 526/513:

James O. Leas was 44 years of age, born in Ohio. He was an agent on the
Railroad. He owned real estate valued at $1600. and personal property of $1400.
His wife Caroline was 26, born in Ohio as were the children: George, age 8;
Allice, age 4 and Leanora age 1. Also living in the home was James' father,
George Leas who was 84, born in Pennsylvania; he listed his occupation as
Merchant. He had real estate of $800. and personal property of $800.

Census(23): 1880 Census for the 1st Ward, Peru, Miami County, Indiana shows:

James O. Leas, 64, born Ohio, Photographer, both parents born in PA Caroline M. Leas, 57, born Ohio, Keeping house, father born MD, mother born
NC
George Leas, 28, born Ohio, Son, Photographer
Lenora S. Leas, 21, born Ohio, Daughter, at home
Alice C. Jenks, 24, born in Ohio, boarder, at home

Biographical History:

Biographical History
Cass, Miami, Howard and Tipton Counties, Indiana
Vol. 1 & II
By Lewis Publishing Company

James O. Leas, for many years a well-known citizen of Peru, was born in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, July 30, 1816, and was reared in Eaton, Indiana [Ohio]. In 1852 he assumed the duties of freight and ticket agent for the Eaton & Hamilton Railroad, which position he held for fourteen years. December 27, 1866, he became, with his family, a resident of Peru. For a short time after coming to Peru he was engaged in the sale of sewing machines. Later he was in the employ of O.P. Webb, in the grocery business, and still later of A.N. Dukes, in the same business. In 1878 he engaged in photography with his son, George, which he continued till his death on March 15, 1898.
Mr. Leas was one of the oldest Freemasons in Indiana, having joined that order in 1836. His wife, son George, and three daughters survive him.

James married Caroline M..⁴ Caroline was born in May 1829 in North Carolina or Ohio and died in 1900 in Miami County, Indiana, USA^⁶¹ at age 71.

+ 502 F i. Ella A. Leas ⁶¹ was born in May 1843 in Miami County, Indiana, USA and died in 1907 at age 64.

503 M ii. George William Leas ⁴ was born in Nov 1851 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.^{⁴ ⁶¹}

+ 504 F iii. Alice C. Leas ⁴ was born in 1856 in Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁶¹ and died on 6 Mar 1919 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA^⁶¹ at age 63.

+ 505 F iv. Lenora S. Leas ⁴ was born in 1859 in Washington twp, Preble Co, Ohio.^⁴

171. Susannah Leas ¹ was born on 12 May 1804 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 25 Mar 1831 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 26.

General Notes: Listed once as Susanne Death date and location provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart

Susannah married Garret Vaneman Hopkins , M.E.,¹ ⁴ son of Lemuel Hopkins ¹ and Mary (Polly) Venemon,¹ on 8 Jun 1820. Garret was born on 3 Feb 1798 in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA^¹⁵⁶ and died on 3 Mar 1891 in Fulton County, Illinois, USA at age 93.

506 F i. Mary Jane Hopkins ¹ ¹⁵⁷ was born in 1821 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.

507 F ii. Elizabeth Hopkins ¹ ¹⁵⁷ was born in 1824 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.

508 F iii. Juliet Susan Hopkins ¹ ¹⁵⁷ was born in 1826 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 509 M iv. Lemuel Jesse Hopkins ¹ ¹⁵⁸ was born on 21 Jun 1826 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 4 May 1870 in Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois, USA at age 43.

172. George Leas ¹ ⁶⁶ was born on 25 Apr 1806 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 15 Dec 1876 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 70, and was buried in Osborn Prairie, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: George is listed in a Fountain Co., IN old history as a potterymaker when he moved from Ohio to Indiana.

The document issues 160 acres to "George Leas of Warren County, Ohio". The description of the land is NE Section 25/ Twp 20-N Range 8-W Fountain County, Indiana.

On the same day, Abner Crane was given Patent #8592 in Fountain County, Indiana.

Census(6): George Leas was living in Richland twp, Fountain County, Indiana at the time of the 1840 Census. The family was enumerated as:

1 male 0-5 years;
3 males 5-10 years;
1 male 15-20 years and 1 male 30-40 years.

There was 1 female 0-5 years;
1 female 5-10 years and 1 female 30-40 years.

Next door was Elijah Board.
Census(7): 1860 Census for Fountain County, Indiana finds the Lease family in Van Buren
township; Post Office Cole Creek.

George 54 Farmer, $16,350 / 1800 Penn
Lydia 52 Ohio
Abner F. 21 Ohio
William 19 Ohio
Arthur 12 Ind
Huldah Jane 11 Ind
Census(7): George Lease was 65 years of age at the time of the 1870 Census.
He was living in Van Buren twp, Fountain County, Indiana; (Post Office: Attica), a farmer with $7500 in Real Estate and $2100 in personal property. His birthplace is listed as Virginia but this is not accurate.

Wife, Lydia was 63, she was born in Ohio.
Children, all listed as born in Indiana:

Isaac T. Lease, 36, Farm Laborer
Abner F. Lease, 32, Farm Laborer
William C. Lease, 29, Farm Laborer
Arthur M. Lease, 24, Farm Laborer
Huldah J. Lease, 21

Migration(10): George and Lydia Crane Leas lived on a farm four miles north of Veedersburg,
Indiana. Lydia was a charter member of the Osborn Prairie Church in Fountain County, Indiana.

Two of their children and their families, Arthur and Mary Caldwell Leas, and Leroy and Jennie Leas Ludlow, were also members of this church. Three other of their sons, Abner, Isaac, and William went to Illinois and settled north of St Joseph in Champaign County.

Kathryn (Leas) Stuart's sources:

SOURCES
1. William Arthur Leas. LEAS RESEARCH / William Arthur Leas. Unpublished
family research, Pedigree charts and family group records.
2. LDS Records. IGI Record; Batch M513141.
3. Fay W. Leas. LEAS GENEALOGY. 1950 Publication, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Chapter V, Other Leas Families, page 76.
4. Researcher. Edith Smith / Rita Ahern.
5. Bureau of Land Management, GLO Records. Internet site:.
6. Census Records. 1840 Census.
7. Ibid.
8. Fay W. Leas. LEAS GENEALOGY. 1950 Publication, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Chapter V, Other Leas Families, page 76.
9. Researcher. Dorothy Sparks.
10. Ibid. Julia McKinney.
11. The Genealogy of the Daniel Leas Family. Annual Leas Reunion, June 16,
1963 - Turkey Run State Park, Indiana Ruth
Edmunds, Secretary.
12. Fay W. Leas. LEAS GENEALOGY. 1950 Publication, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Chapter V, Other Leas Families, page 76.
13. Ibid. Chapter V, Other Leas Families, page 76.
14. Ibid. Chapter V, Other Leas Families, page 76.
15. Researcher. The Genealogy of the Daniell Leas FAmily - Julia McKinney. 16. Ibid. The Genealogy of the Daniell Leas FAmily - Julia McKinney. 17. Ibid. The Genealogy of the Daniell Leas FAmily - Julia McKinney. 18. Ibid. The Genealogy of the Daniell Leas FAmily - Julia McKinney. 19. Ibid. The Genealogy of the Daniell Leas FAmily - Julia McKinney. 20. Ibid. The Genealogy of the Daniell Leas FAmily - Julia McKinney.
21. Ibid. Amy E. Van Hyning Home Page: The Van Hyning/Schilling Family
Home Page citing David A. Leas' Leas Genealogy and Julia McKinney.
22. Ibid. Susan Lynn Chase 1301 Los Olivos Ave#P Los Osos,Ca.93402.
23. Ibid. Amy E. Van Hyning Home Page: The Van Hyning/Schilling Family
Home Page.
24. Ibid. Susan Lynn Chase 1301 Los Olivos Ave#P Los Osos,Ca.93402. 25. Ibid. The Genealogy of the Daniell Leas FAmily - Julia McKinney. 26. Fay W. Leas. LEAS GENEALOGY. 1950 Publication, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
page 79.
27. Census Records. 1870; Van Buren twp, Fountain County, Indiana. 28. Researcher. Julia McKinney. 29. Census Records. 1870; Van Buren twp, Fountain County, Indiana. 30. Researcher. Julia McKinney: The Genealogy of the Daniel Leas Family.

George married Lydia Robinson Crane,¹ daughter of Abner Crane ¹ ¹⁵⁹ and Huldah Robinson,¹ ¹⁵⁹ on 14 Jan 1830 in Warren County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Lydia was born on 28 Dec 1807 in Ohio, USA^¹⁶⁰ and died on 17 Sep 1895^¹⁶⁰ at age 87.

510 M i. Robertson Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1830 and died on 30 Sep 1849 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 19.

511 M ii. Sylvester Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1832 and died on 30 Sep 1849 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 17.

+ 512 M iii. Isaac Thompson Leas ¹ ¹⁵⁹ was born on 27 Oct 1833 near Covington, Indiana and died on 19 Nov 1921 at age 88.

513 F iv. Elizabeth Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1837 and died on 3 May 1867 at age 30.

+ 514 M v. Abner Franklin Leas ¹ was born on 6 Oct 1838 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 17 Jan 1911 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 72, and was buried in Maywood Cem., St. Joseph, , IL.^¹⁶¹

+ 515 M vi. William Carlton Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jan 1841, died on 29 Dec 1913 at age 72, and was buried in Mayview Cem., Mayview IL.^⁴

516 M vii. George Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 5 Oct 1842, died on 2 Jan 1843, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

+ 517 M viii. Arthur M. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1847, died on 24 Oct 1881 at age 34, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 518 F ix. Jennie C. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 6 Jan 1848 and died on 15 Mar 1921 at age 73.

519 M x. Luther E. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 21 Oct 1853 and died on 11 Nov 1853.

174. John Wesley Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 1 Jan 1810 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 20 Feb 1895 south of Green Castle, Missouri, USA at age 85, and was buried in Springer Cemetery, Sullivan County, Missouri, USA.

John married Elizabeth "Betsy" Egbert,¹ ⁶⁹ daughter of Cornelius Egbert ⁴ and Rachel Jaquith,⁴ on 9 Aug 1831 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth was born on 18 Feb 1814 in Pennsylvania, USA or Ohio, USA, died on 2 Feb 1882 in Missouri, USA^⁴ at age 67, and was buried in Springer Cemetery, Sullivan County, Missouri, USA.

+ 520 M i. Franklin Leas ¹⁶² was born on 15 Jul 1832 in Michigan, USA,^⁴ died on 5 Mar 1898^⁴ at age 65, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.^⁴

+ 521 M ii. Milton Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 1 Nov 1834 and died on 23 Nov 1906 in Green City, Sullivan Co, MO at age 72.

+ 523 F iv. Sarah Leas ¹⁶³ was born on 25 Jan 1839 in Michigan, USA^¹⁶⁴ and died in Jun 1902 in Narrows, Harney County, Oregon^¹⁶⁴ at age 63.

+ 525 M vi. William Thonson Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 2 Aug 1844 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA, died on 22 Nov 1915 in Green City, MO at age 71, and was buried in Fairview C Near Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO.

176. Thompson Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 31 Aug 1813 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Aug 1845 in Ohio, USA at age 31, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

Thompson married Mary P. Rayburn,¹ ⁴ daughter of Joseph P. Reyburn ¹ ¹⁶⁵ and Margaret S. Stewart,¹ ¹⁶⁵ on 29 Sep 1840 in Clark County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Mary was born on 4 Jul 1819 in Clark County, Ohio, USA and died on 30 May 1854 at age 34.

+ 526 M i. Julius Edwin Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 12 Dec 1842 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Dec 1918 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA at age 76.

177. William Leas ¹ was born on 12 Jun 1815 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Oct 1879 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 64.

William married Hannah Crane,¹ daughter of Abner Crane ¹ ¹⁵⁹ and Huldah Robinson,¹ ¹⁵⁹ on 1 Nov 1846 in Warren County, Ohio, USA. Hannah was born on 1 Nov 1817 in Warren County, Ohio, USA^¹⁶⁶ and died on 6 Jun 1896 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 78.

527 F i. Hulda Jane Leas ⁴ was born on 29 Nov 1847 and died on 21 Jan 1850 at age 2.

528 F ii. Mary Ann Leas ⁴ was born on 18 Oct 1849 and was buried in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

+ 529 M iii. William Edwin Leas ¹ was born on 22 Oct 1852 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 3 Jan 1922 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 69.

William next married Mary Ann Steinbaugh ¹ ⁴ on 24 Oct 1839 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Mary died on 20 Nov 1845.^⁴

+ 530 F i. Elizabeth Ann Leas ¹ ¹⁶⁷ was born on 26 Oct 1840 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 13 Dec 1929 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 89, and was buried in Ft. Jefferson Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

531 F ii. Malissa Leas ⁴ was born on 13 Feb 1843 and died on an unknown date. Another name for Malissa was Melifsa Leas.¹⁶⁸

178. Daniel Leas III ¹ was born on 31 Mar 1817 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 21 Aug 1892 in Schuyler, Fulton County, Illinois, USA^⁷⁰ at age 75.

General Notes: Some information was received from Kathryn Leas Stuart. Alternative death info: March 2, 1932, but this is probably wrong.

Notes for DANIEL LEASE III:

During the Civil War Daniel III had contracts to make uniforms for federal troops and due to the unsettled conditions in town sent his wife and children back to her people in Franklin Co., Ind. for safekeeping. He seems to have been afraid that James W. Lease might get out of hand. While there James W. started back to school and fell in love with his teacher. This was Emmelia Ripp. He proposed but she refused him and he returned with his Mother and the rest to Illinois when the War ended. Not satisfied with Emmelia Ripp's first refusal he returned to Indiana and pressed his suit to a successful conclusion. They were married in Franklin Co., Indiana in 1865. They moved back to Illinois. Dora the oldest girl was born at Bernadotte. Mother was born after they had moved by covered wagon to Scyene, Dallas Co., Texas. Whether Louisa Sparks Lease came with them when they moved I have not been able to establish. In an event she and Daniel III separated and she soon after came to live with James Wright. They moved to Palo Pinto County in 1880. Emmelia died of tuberculosis in 1883. James Wright married Emily Jordan.

In US 1850 Census Daniel is shown as living in Bernadotte town, Fulton, IL.

Obituary in the Astoria Argus - August 18, 1892

Died in Lewistown August 7, with ulcer of the stomach, Daniel Lease, age seventy-five years.

He came to this county in 1847 and was a merchant tailor in Bernadotte twenty-five years. He married Miss Sparks of Schuyler County in 1840 and settled in Bernadotte in that year. Four children were born to them, all of whom are living.

Daniel was an eccentric character and by economy and industry had accumulated considerable property. He had been a member of the M.E. Church for 40 years. He was a faithful husband, a kind father and a true friend. The needy was never turned away from his door.

The remains were buried in Lewistown.

Daniel married Louise Sparks,¹ ⁴ daughter of Lemuel Sparks ¹ ¹⁶⁹ and Nancy Jane Bartlow,¹ ¹⁶⁹ on 24 Sep 1840 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, USA. Louise was born on 26 Sep 1821 in Franklin County, Indiana, USA, died on 26 Jul 1915 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA at age 93, and was buried in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA. Another name for Louise was Louisa Sparks.

+ 532 M i. James Wright Lease ¹ ⁴ was born on 4 Feb 1842 in Bernadott, Fulton County, Illinois, USA and died on 2 Mar 1932 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA at age 90.

534 F iii. Sarah Frances Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 9 Jan 1846 and died on 20 Nov 1846.

535 F iv. Elizabeth Amanda Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 21 Feb 1848 and died on 2 Sep 1848.

+ 536 F v. Florence Angeline Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 27 Jul 1849 in Bernadott, Fulton County, Illinois, USA and died on 2 Oct 1932 at age 83.

537 M vi. Miriam Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 18 Jul 1854 and died on 10 Oct 1854.

538 M vii. Wilbur Frick Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Sep 1855 in Fulton County, Illinois, USA.

+ 539 F viii. Mary Olive Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 18 Oct 1856 in Fulton County, Illinois, USA and died in 1954 at age 98.

Francis married Elizabeth Hannah Morris ¹ ⁴ in 1846 in Miami County, Ohio, USA.

180. Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 11 Jun 1821 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 23 Mar 1884 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA at age 62.

Elizabeth married Jacob Kiser ¹ ⁴ on 1 Nov 1842 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA. Jacob was born on 20 Jun 1820 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 28 Nov 1893 in Downs, Osborne County, Kansas, USA at age 73, and was buried in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA. Another name for Jacob was Jacob Kizer.

+ 542 M i. Frank Kizer ¹ was born on 21 Apr 1824 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 25 Mar 1938 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS at age 113.

543 F ii. Mary Belle Kizer ¹ was born on 11 May 1846 in Ohio, USA and died on 28 Dec 1865 in Wisconsin, USA at age 19.

544 M iii. Charles Edwin Kizer ¹ was born on 18 Oct 1850 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 13 May 1930 in California, USA at age 79.

Elizabeth next married Moses Marus Crume,¹ ⁶⁷ son of Pliny Mcconnel Crume , M.D. ¹⁷¹ and Mary Deem,¹⁷¹ on 7 May 1857 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Moses was born on 6 May 1832,^¹⁷¹ died on 20 Oct 1858 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA^¹⁷¹ at age 26, and was buried in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁷¹

181. Robert Roberts Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 29 Oct 1822 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Dec 1891^¹² at age 69, and was buried in Silver Lake, , Indiana, USA.

Robert married Mary Emiline Meyers,¹ ⁴ daughter of John Meyers ¹² and Ellen,¹² on 9 Jun 1856 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Mary was born on 24 Oct 1833 in Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died on 10 May 1863^⁴ at age 29.

545 F i. Jessie Cordelia Leas ⁴ was born on 31 May 1857 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 Jun 1933 in Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan, USA at age 76, and was buried in Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan, USA.

546 F ii. Mary Ellen Leas ⁴ was born on 24 Jan 1859 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 6 Dec 1946 in Sharon, PA at age 87.

+ 547 M iii. Frank Neville Leas ⁴ was born on 5 Nov 1860 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri, USA, died on 23 Sep 1947 at age 86, and was buried in Oakwood Cem., Warsaw, , IN.

185. Elizabeth Leas ¹ ⁷¹ was born on 13 Sep 1805 in PA Or OH, died on 5 Feb 1887 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 81, and was buried in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Born while moving from PA to OH in 1805 In the 1887 obituary of Elizabeth Leas Wilson, a daughter of William and Anna Swisher Leas, Elizabeth is reported to have been "born in 1805 as her parents Wm and Anna Leas moved from Pennsylvania to Preble County, Ohio." (This information was provided by Kathryn Leas Stuart).

EATON REGISTER

Obituary of Elizabeth LEAS WILSON, February 10, 1887,

WILSON. - At the residence of her son-in-law, in Eaton, on Saturday, Feb. 5, Mrs. Elizabeth WILSON, widow of Thomas WILSON, deceased, and daughter of William and Anna LEAS, aged 81 years, 5 months, and 20 days.

Mother Wilson was born Sept. 15, 1805 while her parents were emigrating from Pennsylvania to Ohio. At an early day, William LEASE, with his family, settled near Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble Co., Ohio where the deceased had resided until she came to Eaton last August. She was the mother of eight children -- six boys and two girls, seven of whom are still living.

Her husband has been dead nine years, since whose death she has resided with her son-in-law, Silas LAIRD, present treasurer of Preble County. Her remains were taken to Lewisburg on Monday morning for interment where appropriate religious services were held.

Elizabeth married Thomas Wilson,¹ son of David Wilson ¹⁷² and Elizabeth Massey,¹⁷² on 10 May 1826. Thomas was born on 14 Oct 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 21 Dec 1877^¹⁷³ at age 74, and was buried in Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 553 M v. Theodore Wilson ¹ ¹⁷⁴ was born on 10 Jul 1837 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 30 Jan 1931 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 93.

+ 554 F vi. Jane Wilson ¹ ¹⁷⁴ was born in Sep 1846 in West Sonora, Preble Co, OH and died after 1931.^¹⁷⁵

+ 556 M viii. Augustus Wilson ¹ ¹⁷⁴ was born on 10 May 1842 in West Sonora, Preble County, Ohio.

186. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1807 and died on 24 Sep 1851 in Euphemia (Lewisburg), Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH^⁴ at age 44.

Jacob married Barbara Sheller,¹ daughter of Christian Sheller ¹⁷⁷ and Elizabeth,¹⁷⁷ on 24 Oct 1833 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.¹⁷⁶ Barbara was born on 31 Oct 1812,^⁴ died on 2 Mar 1839 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 26, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁷⁷

558 M ii. Christian Leas ⁴ died on 6 Aug 1839 and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

187. John Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 12 Oct 1809 in Lewisburg, Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 23 Nov 1873 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 64, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: John LEAS was born on October 12, 1809 in Lewisburg, Preble Co., OH.4 John
Leas, father of Anderson and Asa Leas,moved to West Manchester and established their business in 1857 under the name of Townsend & Company. They were engaged in the dry goods and grocery business, and were also large buyers of grain and wool. They were the largest grain buyers in the country. In 1863 John Leas took in Anderson as a partner, and in 1867, his brother Asa became a partner.
They carried on the business under the name of A.& A. Leas.

He died on November 23, 1873 in West Manchester, Preble Co, OH.4 He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co, OH.7 He is reference number Leas GB p95. John LEAS and Sarah "Sallie" TILLMAN were married on June 16, 1836 in Preble Co, OH.6,8 They were married by Nathan Worley, Minister of the Gospel.

9. Sarah "Sallie" TILLMAN was born on October 29, 1821.1 She died on February
17, 1909.1 She was buried on February 20, 1909 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg,
Preble Co, OH. John LEAS and Sarah "Sallie" TILLMAN had the following children:

i. Martin Worley LEAS was born in 1837. He died in 1839.
ii. Anderson LEAS was born in 1839 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH.4 He
appeared in the census in 1850 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH.9 [NEED TO DEFINE
SENTENCE: Appointed]4 He died in 1900. He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery,
Lewisburg, Preble Co, OH. He was a postmaster for about 15 years. in West
Manchester, Preble Co, OH.4 He was an in charge of the railroad office of the
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & St. Louis railroad for about 12 yrs.4
4 iii. Asa LEAS.
iv. Elizabeth Ann LEAS was born in 1844. She appeared in the census in 1850
in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH.
v. Nancy LEAS was born in 1845 in Ohio. She died in 1850.
vi. John Wesley LEAS was born in 1850. He died in 1898. He was buried in
Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble Co, OH.
vii. Sarah Margaret "Maggie" LEAS was born in 1854. She died in 1934.
viii. Mary Jane LEAS was born in 1856. He died in 1934.
ix. Irwin Elmore LEAS was born in 1859. He died in 1901. He was buried in
Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Harrison twp, Preble Co, OH.
x. Elvie Elizabeth "Libby" LEAS was born in 1860. She died in 1950.

John married Sarah "Sallie" Tillman.,¹ ⁴ daughter of John Tillman ¹⁷⁸ and Nancy Harless,.¹⁷⁸ Sarah was born on 29 Oct 1821 in Ohio, USA, died on 17 Feb 1909 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA^{⁴ ¹⁷⁹} at age 87, and was buried on 20 Feb 1909 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

559 M i. Martin Worley Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born in 1837^⁴ and died in 1839^⁴ at age 2.

+ 560 M ii. Anderson Leas ¹ ⁴ was born in 1839 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co., OH, died in 1900 at age 61, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 561 M iii. Asa Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 1 Sep 1841 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH,^{⁴ ¹⁸⁰} died on 22 Feb 1926 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 84, and was buried on 25 Feb 1926 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

563 F v. Nancy Leas ¹³⁷ was born in 1845 in Ohio, USA^⁴ and died in 1850^⁴ at age 5.

+ 564 M vi. John Wesley Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born about 1850, died in 1898^⁴ about age 48, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 565 F vii. Sarah Margaret Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born on 5 Jun 1854 in Darke County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁸¹ died on 30 Apr 1934 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸¹ at age 79, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

+ 566 F viii. Mary Jane Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born on 6 Oct 1856 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁸¹ died on 26 Jul 1934 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸¹ at age 77, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

+ 567 M ix. Irvin Elmore Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born in 1859 in Ohio, USA,^⁴ died in 1901^⁴ at age 42, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

568 F x. Elvie Elizabeth "Libby" Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born on 24 Oct 1860 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^{⁴ ¹⁸²} died on 1 Aug 1950 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 89, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Elvie was Libbie Leas.¹⁸³

Elvie married Jacob Horn.,¹⁸² son of Henry Horn ¹⁸⁴ and Elizabeth A. Fie,.¹⁸⁴ Jacob was born in 1854, died in 1905 at age 51, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

188. Lydia Leas ¹ was born on 17 Jul 1811 in Ohio, USA and died on 27 Jun 1873 at age 61.

Lydia married James A. Eidson ¹ ⁶⁷ on 11 Jul 1830 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. James was born about 1808 in Bedford County, Virginia, USA.^¹⁶⁸ Another name for James was Jamey.

Margaret married Jesse B. Tillman,¹ son of John Tillman ¹⁷⁸ and Nancy Harless,¹⁷⁸ on 16 Feb 1836 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Jesse was born on 23 Sep 1813 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.

190. Jesse Leas ¹ was born on 2 Mar 1816 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 25 Mar 1861 in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 45, and was buried in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes:
Came to Darke Co in 1843 according to Jo Kester

Census:

Lease, Jesse / Merchant 44 Male Ohio $5000 / $2000
Lease, Sarah A. 40 Female Ohio
Lease, Wm / Clerk 21 Male Ohio
Lease, Jacob / Clerk 19 Male Ohio
Lease, Mary A. 17 Female Ohio
Lease, John 13 Male Ohio
Lease, Elmina 10 Female Ohio
Lease, Alford 7 Male Ohio
Lease, Eliza 4 Female Ohio
Lease, Jesse 1 Male Ohio

Jesse married Sarah Ann Crisler,¹ daughter of William (Jakey) Crisler ¹ ¹⁸⁶ and Mary Roebuck,¹ ¹⁸⁶ on 28 Mar 1837 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Sarah was born on 12 Jun 1820 in OH Or VA and died on 22 Apr 1891 in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 70.

Marriage Notes:
Marriage ceremony performed by Benjamin Marsh, Justice of the Peace

+ 576 M ii. Jacob Elmer Leas ¹ ¹⁸⁶ was born on 5 Nov 1840 in Samson, Preble Co, OH, died on 20 Jul 1927 at age 86, and was buried in National Cemetery, Little Rock, AR.

578 M iv. John A. Leas ¹ ¹⁸⁶ was born about 1847 in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁸¹

John married Melissa Kester,¹ ¹⁸⁶ daughter of George Kester , Jr. ¹ ¹⁸⁶ and Eve Frank,¹ ¹⁸⁶ on 24 Dec 1867 in Darke County, Ohio, USA.

580 M vi. Alfred C. Leas ¹ ¹⁸⁶ was born about 1853 in Ohio, USA.^⁸¹ Another name for Alfred was Alford Lease.⁸¹

191. William S. Leas , Jr. ¹ was born on 18 Dec 1817 in Ohio, USA and died on 19 Oct 1857 in West Sonora, Preble Co, OH at age 39.

General Notes:
Wm. Leas Jr. has died without administering his father's estate. Wm's brother John is appointed by court

William S. LEAS was born in 1818. He appeared in the census in 1850 in
Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: Document] He signed a
will on September 29, 1857 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH.11 The will of
William S. Leas, merchant, was probated October 23, 1857.

The real estate and the store were to be sold. Proceeds of sales were to be
distributed as follows:

Wife Elizabeth Leas was to receive her lawful share of the proceeds of the
sale of property.

Executors were to take charge of the balance and put it out at interest and
pay it to heirs as they come of age.

Daughter Eliza was to receive an equal share of all the estate with the
balance of the heirs.

None of the household property was to be sold but left in the care of wife
Elizabeth. Each heir was to have a bed and bedstead and an equal share of
bedclothes as they came of age.

On September 16, 1858 Elizabeth Lease, the widow of William Lease came into
court and made election.

William married Phebe Ruse ¹ on 28 Mar 1839 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.⁶⁷ Phebe was born about 1818 in Ohio, USA. Another name for Phebe was Phebe Reese.

+ 585 F ii. Thisby Leas ¹ was born on 7 Jul 1842 in Harrison, Preble County, Ohio^¹⁸⁷ and died before 1880.^¹⁸⁷

+ 587 M iv. Alfred Leas ¹ was born on 23 May 1849 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 14 Apr 1911 in Brethern, MI at age 61.

193. Worley Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 17 Oct 1822 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 Sep 1899 in Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 76, and was buried on 3 Sep 1899 in Crown Point Cem, Kokomo, IN.

General Notes: Proprietor of the "Little Windsor" hotel in Kokomo, IN. Owned a 200 acre farm and a general mercantile store at Bunker Hill. Moved to Kokomo in 1852 and bought the mill just east of the Lake Erie depot. Drew pictures with pen and ink. Member of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church.

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"The first steam flouring mill at Kokomo was the Leas mill, built nearly fifty
years ago across the railroad and opposite the Lake Erie Elevator. Worley Leas
was, for many years, the proprietor. In later years it was known as the Howard
Flouring Mills. The last proprietors were Darnall & Dawson. Lately it has been
discontinued."

• United States Census: Residence, 1850, Washington, Darke, Ohio, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1860, Town Of Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, United States.

• Residence: U.S. Census, 1870, Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA.

Worley married Elizabeth Townsend ¹ on 23 Feb 1843 in Darke County, Ohio, USA.¹⁸⁹ Elizabeth was born in Jun 1822 in Ohio, USA, died on 10 Mar 1914 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA^¹⁹⁰ at age 91, and was buried on 12 Mar 1914 in Crown Point Cem, Kokomo, IN.

• United States Census: Residence, 1850, Washington, Darke, Ohio, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1860, Town Of Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, United States.

• Residence: U.S. Census, 1870, Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA.

+ 592 M ii. Harvey Newton Leas ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 10 Nov 1847 in Euphania, OH, died on 17 Jun 1898 in 200 Miles From Dawson City, N.W.T. at age 50, and was buried in The Mouth Of Tatchun Creek.

593 F iii. Elizabeth Leas ¹ ⁴ ¹⁹¹ was born on 28 Sep 1851 in Hillgrove, Darke Co., OH, died on an unknown date, and was buried in Crown Point Cem., Kokomo, Howard Co, IN.

204. John Andrew Leas ⁷⁴ was born on 12 Jun 1837 in Littleton, Pennsylvania^⁷⁵ and died on 15 Jul 1916 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA at age 79.

John married Lydia A..⁷⁵ Lydia was born on 4 Jun 1840 in Littleton, Pennsylvania and died on 21 Apr 1911 at age 70.

+ 594 M i. Charles Henry Leas ⁷⁵ was born on 31 Oct 1859 in Iowa, USA and died in Jun 1938 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA at age 78.

209. Lease Kough ⁴ was born in 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Dec 1873 in Scott County, Iowa, USA at age 50, and was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

General Notes:
CHILD NOTES: Lease KOUGH
Birth(1):
Census(1): 1860 Census; Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa

Lease Kough, 32, F.L, $300. born Pennsylvania
Mary Kough, 30, Pennsylvania
Benjamin Kough, 7, Pennsylvania
Agnes Kough, 2, Iowa
Alfred Kough, 1, Iowa

Lease married Mary J. Evans ¹⁹² on 20 Feb 1856.⁴ Mary was born in 1828, died in 1901 at age 73, and was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

214. Jacob C. Hartzell ⁴ was born on 9 Feb 1805 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 5 May 1805 in Bender's Reformed Church, Butler Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on 5 Mar 1883 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA^²⁹ at age 78.

Jacob married Elizabeth Jane Carter ²⁹ on 21 Oct 1829 in Maryland, USA. Elizabeth was born on 24 Jul 1806 in Eldersburg, Carroll County, Maryland, USA and died on 22 Mar 1858 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 51.

598 M i. Leanard Washington Hartzell ²⁹ was born in 1830 in Maryland, USA and died on 3 Apr 1912 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82.

600 M iii. Jacob Franklin Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 30 Jul 1834 in Maryland, USA.

601 F iv. Ann Marie Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 10 Feb 1836 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

602 M v. Edward Henry Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 23 Jul 1837 in Maryland, USA and died on 8 Oct 1904 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 67.

+ 603 M vi. John T. Hartzell ²⁹ was born in Sep 1838 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 22 Jan 1910 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 71.

604 M vii. Martin L. Hartzell ²⁹ was born in 1840 in Maryland, USA and died on 17 Nov 1898 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 58.

+ 605 M viii. Leonard Leas Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 10 May 1842 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 3 Apr 1912 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69.

+ 606 M ix. Joseph Perkins Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 18 Apr 1843 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 9 Mar 1894 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 50.

607 M x. Cornelius Edward Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 3 Apr 1847 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 22 Nov 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 63.

+ 608 F xi. Mary Lavinia Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 28 Dec 1850 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 30 Jan 1910 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 59.

Jacob next married Julia V. Miller ²⁹ on 8 Feb 1859 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. Julia was born about 1827 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died in 1891 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA about age 64.

221. Leonard Leas ¹ was born on 20 Mar 1811 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ and died on 26 Apr 1892 at age 81.

General Notes: Settled near Nakonic, IL

# Baptism: 26 MAY 1811
# Note: Leonard Lest was baptized on 26 May 1811; his parents names are given as Jacob Lest and Elizabeth.

Leonard married Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Campbell.¹ Another name for Mary was Polly.⁴

+ 609 F i. Mary Elizabeth Leas ⁴ was born on 16 Jan 1836 and died on 11 Feb 1909 at age 73.

+ 612 F iv. Eliza Jane Leas ⁴ was born on 3 Nov 1844 and died in Sep 1918 at age 73.

613 F v. Amanda Ellen Leas ⁴ was born on 17 Sep 1846, died on 22 Dec 1943 in Albermarle County, North Carolina, USA at age 97, and was buried in Charleston, SC.

222. Maria Leas ¹ was born on 15 Mar 1813 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 9 May 1813 in Upper Bermudian Church, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, and died on 31 Jan 1890 at age 76.

General Notes: # Baptism: 9 MAY 1813 Upper Bermudian, Huntingdon twp, Adams Co, Pennsylvania
# Note: Maria Leest was baptized at Upper Bermudian on May 9, 1813; her parents names are given as Jacob Leest and Elizabeth.

+ 615 M i. William Miser ⁴ was born on 30 Apr 1832 and died on 5 Jan 1920 at age 87.

+ 616 M ii. Jacob Miser ⁴ was born on 25 Dec 1833 and died on 28 Jul 1913 at age 79.

+ 617 F iii. Mary Miser ⁴ was born on 20 Feb 1836 and died on 30 Aug 1927 at age 91.

618 M iv. Henry Miser ⁴ was born on 18 Aug 1838 and died on 12 Mar 1862 in Tennessee, USA at age 23.

619 M v. Benjamin Franklin Miser ⁴ was born on 25 Feb 1841 and died on 19 Aug 1864 in GA at age 23.

620 M vi. George Edwin Miser ⁴ was born on 10 Aug 1843 and died on 26 Sep 1870 in IL at age 27.

622 M viii. John A. Miser ⁴ was born on 1 Oct 1848, died on 29 Feb 1944 at age 95, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

+ 624 F x. Maria Jane Miser ⁴ was born on 18 May 1852 and died in Nov 1932 at age 80.

223. Sophia Leas ¹ was born on 1 Jun 1814 in Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 1 Oct 1884 at age 70.

Sophia married Joel Price,¹ ⁴ son of Benjamin Price ¹ and Catherine Debout,¹ on 26 May 1836 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.¹⁹⁴ Joel was born on 19 Jan 1805 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died in 1886 at age 81, and was buried in Feed Springs Cemetery In Harrison County.

+ 626 M i. Jacob Leas Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 13 Sep 1837 and died on 14 Feb 1922 at age 84.

627 F ii. Catherine Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 30 Sep 1839 and died on 4 Jul 1924 at age 84.

+ 628 M iii. William H. Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 24 Oct 1841 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died in 1912 at age 71.

629 F iv. Elizabeth E. Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 4 Nov 1843 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died in 1925 at age 82.

630 F v. Sarah J. Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 29 Oct 1845 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 13 Apr 1919 at age 73.

+ 631 M vi. Benjamin F. Price ¹ ¹⁹⁵ was born on 20 Oct 1847 in Franklin Township, Harrison County, OH and died in 1927 at age 80.

632 M vii. George W. Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 3 Dec 1849 in Ohio, USA and died on 28 Oct 1864 at age 14.

+ 633 M viii. Leonard Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 22 Aug 1853 and died on 9 Oct 1918 at age 65.

+ 634 M ix. John L. Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 29 Dec 1854 in Franklin Twp, Harrison Co., OH.

635 F x. Mary Martha Price ¹ was born on 20 Dec 1859 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 9 Nov 1925 at age 65.

224. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 30 Jul 1817 and died on 20 May 1900 at age 82.

Jacob married Mariah Strayer on 26 Sep 1843. Mariah was born on 25 Aug 1825 and died on 10 Mar 1884 at age 58.

636 F i. Emily Leas ⁴ was born on 19 Dec 1844 and died on 17 Jan 1852 at age 7.

+ 637 M ii. Leonard M. "Len" Leas ⁴ was born on 14 Jan 1846, died on 22 Jun 1931 in Franklin, NC at age 85, and was buried in Highlands Memorial Cemetery, Macon, , NC.

+ 638 F iii. Elizabeth Leas ⁴ was born on 23 Dec 1848 and died on 1 Nov 1946 at age 97.

+ 639 F iv. Margaret Ann Leas ⁴ was born on 16 Apr 1850 and died on 23 Oct 1925 at age 75.

640 F v. Samantha Leas ⁴ was born on 8 Jun 1854 and died on 9 Aug 1858 at age 4.

+ 641 F vi. Josephine Leas ⁴ was born on 24 Apr 1860 and died on 29 May 1940 at age 80.

642 M vii. William R. Leas ⁴ was born on 28 Jan 1863 and died on 6 Mar 1864 at age 1.

+ 643 F viii. Alice Janet Leas ⁴ was born on 17 Sep 1866 and died on 23 Sep 1926 at age 60.

Margaret married Nicholas Paris Tillanus Finnicum,⁴ son of William Finnicum and Frances "Fanney",¹⁹⁶ in 1838. Nicholas was born on 15 Mar 1813 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹⁹⁶ and died on 6 Oct 1881 at age 68.

+ 644 F i. Eliza Finnicum ⁴ was born on 18 Oct 1840 and died on 25 Apr 1870 at age 29.

+ 645 M ii. William Leas Finnicum ⁴ was born on 25 Jun 1847 in Rumley Twp., Harrison Co., OH and died on 5 Dec 1922 in Rumley Twp., Harrison Co., OH at age 75.

+ 646 M iii. Jacob Finnicum ⁴ was born on 12 Dec 1850 and died on 26 May 1885 at age 34.

647 F iv. Ursilla (Arzella) Finnicum ⁴ was born on 18 Apr 1853 and died on 24 Mar 1913 at age 59. Another name for Ursilla was Erzilla.

226. Eliza Leas ¹ was born on 28 Jun 1822 and died on 2 Feb 1902 at age 79.

Eliza married Dr. Soloman F. Rukenbrod ⁴ on 27 Feb 1844. Soloman died on 15 Oct 1861.

227. William Leas ¹ was born on 16 Dec 1824 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 17 Jun 1908 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 83, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Subject: William Leas - Jefferson County, Ohio - 1824 Author: Deb Date: 11 Dec 2002 9:47 PM GMT Email: lafromboise@sssnet.com

The History Of Belmont & Jefferson Counties (Ohio) author - Caldwell pub in 1880 page - 572

William Leas , son of Jacob Leas, who came to Ohio in 1814, and located on section 26, township 10 , range 3 , one mile east of the town of Salem, where William was born December 16, 1824, He married Elizabeth Miser, daughter of David Miser, by whom he had four children -- Eliza , Minerva , Mary A. ,and John C. F. Mr. Leas has made farming and stock raising a personal success.

From the webpage, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohjeffer/1890bioindex/wleas.html

WILLIAM LEAS, a prosperous and highly respected citizen of Salem township, Jefferson county, was born near Annapolis, in that township, December 16, 1824. His father, Jacob Leas, born October 11, 1784 in Adams county, Penn., died April 18, 1873 was one of ten children, now all deceased, of John and Sophia Leas, the former of whom was a native of Germany and the latter England. Jacob Leas wedded Elizabeth Zimmerman who was born in Westmoreland county, Penn., in 1790 and died March 14, 1862 and by this union had seven children. Two of these are deceased, Mrs. Margaret A. Finicom and Mrs. Sophia Price, and there are living Leonard, Mrs. Maria Mizer, Jacob, Mrs. Eliza Rukenbrod and the subject of this sketch. The altter had but slight school advantages in his youth, the public school being conducted but three months in the winter. At an early age he began farming, his vocation through life and he is now one of the most thorough and successful farmers of the county. October 14, 1847 he was married to Elizabeth Mizer, who was born November 23, 1826, the daughter of David and Mary (Powell) Mizer. These latter were the parents of eight children: William (deceased), Mrs. Elizabeth Leas, Henry, Mrs. Maria Kate, Catherine Ivens, Mrs. Mary Gruber, David, Mrs. Margaret Harden. Mr. and Mrs. Leas have four children: Mrs. Eliza J. Hoobler, Mrs. Minerva Winings, Mrs. Margaret A. Newburn and John C. F. Leas. Mr. Leas is in politics a republican. He and family are members of the Lutheran church.

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Jefferson County Townships by Doyle, 1910
Salem Township

In the original five townships Salem was part of Steubenville, but on Friday, June 12, 1807, the county commissioners, "on application set off and incorporated the Tenth Township of the Third Range into a separate township and election district, to be distinguished and known by the name of Salem Township, and the first election to be held at the house of David Coe." As this description indicates, this civil township corresponds to the government surveys, having thirty-six sections, with Ross Township on the north, Island Creek on the east, Wayne of the south and Springfield and Harrison County on the west. It is rugged, being drained on the north by the Town Fork of Yellow Creek, and on the south by Cedar and Clay Lick, Burke's and Lease's Runs, tributary to Cross Creek. It is a good farming section, and has coal and oil, although the development of these minerals has not been so extensive as in the adjoining townships. It is scarcely necessary to say that settlers were here long before the organization of the township. They began coming in 1798-99, and when the above order was made among those already on the ground were Jacob Coe, James Moores, Henry Miser, Edward Devine, Joseph Talbott, Rev. Joseph Hall (one of the pioneer Methodist Episcopal ministers), Henry Hammond (brother of Charles Hammond, the able lawyer and most noted of the early Ohio editors, whose work received Jefferson's praise), Joseph Hobson, Stephen Ford, Baltzer Culp, William Farquhar, John Collins, Ezekiel Cole, John Walker, John Johnson, William Bailey, James Bailey, James McLain, Adam Miser, William Smith, John Andrew (a soldier of the Revolutionary War and a colonel in the War of 1812; his remains are buried in the graveyard on the hill at Salem Village); John Gillis, Sr., Francis Douglas, William Leslie, David Lyons, John Hogue, John McComb, Thomas and Patrick Hardenmadder, Daniel Markham, Benjamin Hartman, Isaac Helmick, John Sunderland, John Wilson, William Mugg, William Vantz, Henry Jackman, Jacob Vantz, Andrew Strayer, Benjamin Talbott, Jacob Ong, John Watson, Joseph Flenniken, Adley Calhoun, Jacob Leas, Christian Albaugh, James Rutledge (from Pennsylvania, and of the same family as the signer of the Declaration of Independence, the latter's people moving to South Carolina, and his remains lie at Charleston), Isaac Shane, Aaron Allen, Robert Douglas (potter), Thompson Douglas (gunsmith), Thomas Calhoun, John McCullough, David Watt, David Rogers, George Hout, Henry Morrison (first settler on Mingo Bottom in 1793, and was in the War of 1812 with colonel Duvall), William McCarel, Dr. Anderson Judkins, Willia, Bahan, Charles Leslie, Thomas George, Thomas Orr, William Blackiston, Samuel Bell, David Sloane, Richard Jackson (the grandfather of Baron R. Mason Jackson), Levi Miller, Stewart McClave, Richard McCullough, John Collins, John Stutz John Wolf, William Dunlap, William Davidson, William Alexander, John Markle (an early school teacher), Adam Winklesplech, -------Stout (storekeeper), William Leas. Henry Hammond settled near East Springfield before 1804 and caught a land turtle and cut his initials on it shell; in 1850 he found the same turtle with 1804 and the initials distinctly visible.

William married Elizabeth Miser,¹ daughter of David Miser ⁷⁹ and Mary Powell,⁷⁹ on 14 Oct 1847. Elizabeth was born on 23 Nov 1826,^⁷⁸ died on 21 Aug 1904^⁷⁸ at age 77, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

+ 651 F ii. Minerva Leas ¹ ¹⁹⁸ was born on 1 Apr 1855 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Aug 1930 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA at age 75.

+ 653 M iv. John C. Fremont Leas ¹ ¹⁹⁹ was born on 6 Nov 1861 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 2 Nov 1949 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^⁷⁸

228. Lucinda Leas ¹ was born on 14 May 1847 and died on 5 Jun 1927 at age 80.

654 M i. Arthur Layman Bissell ⁴ was born in Mar 1867 and died in Sep 1936 at age 69.

655 M ii. Samual Leas Bissell ⁴ was born in 1869 and died in 1896 at age 27.

229. William Taughinbaugh ¹ was born on 19 Jun 1805 in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 Aug 1887 in Blackford County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes:
William Taughinbaugh

William Taughinbaugh, was born in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, about nine miles from Gettysburgh, the date of his birth being June 19, 1805. The Taughinbaugh family have lived in the State of Pennsylvania for generations. Mathias Taughinbaugh, the grandfather of our subject, settled in Adams County in a very early day, removing from Berks County in the same State. Nicholas Taughinbaugh, the father of our subject, was reared in Adams County, and on reaching maturity engaged in farming as well as saddle and harness making. He married Margaret Leas, a lady of English descent, whose father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, serving under Mad Anthony Wayne. John Leas was a native of Philadelphia, going from that place during the war with the company which became a part of the regiment commanded by Wayne, who was then a Colonel. Both parents of our subject died in Adams County.

He was reared to manhood at New Chester, receiving his education at the Pines Church School-house, about a mile from his home, the school-house, being a primitive log structure. He learned the trade of a saddle and harness maker, beginning to work at his trade at New Chester. From there he went to Hampton, and later to York Sulphur Springs in Adams County, and while living at the latter place, in 1836, he was elected sheriff of Adams County, holding that office for a term of three years. He then resumed work at his trade at Gettysburgh, but in 1842 he left Pennsylvania, locating first in Wisconsin.

In 1843 he came to Blackford County, Indiana, making his home in Hartford City, and built the house which is still standing east of his present residence. It was then a log house but has since been converted into a frame by weather-boarding. He established the saddle and harness business at Hartford City, and was the pioneer in this line here. In 1846 he was elected county recorder, and then kept the office in a case on the end of a bench in his shop, holding the office seven years under the old constitution. His income from this office amounted to but $100 a year, but in those days that amount was considered a good deal. AT the end of his term of service as recorder the constitution was changed, so that the offices of clerk and recorder were combined, and he was again elected, holding this position for eight years, or two terms of four years each. He was then elected treasurer of the county, which office he filled for two terms each, and before the expiration of his second term he was elected to fill the office of clerk, which office he filled for four years, and refused a re-nomination for the position on account of the death of his wife which occurred about this time. Until 1872 he was out of political life, when, in that year, he was elected to the State Legislature as Representative from Jay and Blackford Counties, serving through one session, since which time he has been to a large extent retired from active pursuits, although his exceptional knowledge of the county affairs makes him of great service to the county on many occasions, and for four years of this time he carried on the business of the recorder's office.

Mr. Taughinbaugh was twice married, his first wife being Miss Lydia Myers. She was born near York Springs in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and died in Hartford City, in January, 1868, leaving eight children, all of whom are yet living -Franklin, in Colorado; Margaret, widow of Sanford M. Johnson, is keeping house for her father; Martha Jane, wife of George Gable, hardware merchant of Hartford City; Nicholas, living at Lima, Ohio; Caroline, wife of Andrew Fulton, of Olathe, Kansas; Anna, wife of Kemmer Schick, of Hartford City; Horatio Gates, living in Hartford City; and Emma, wife of Branson F. Pugh, living near Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas.

For his second wife Mr. Tuaghinbaugh married Mrs. Rose Ann (Sumwalt) Cottrell, widow of Henry W. Cottrell. She was born in that part of Baltimore known as Federal Hill. She is also deceased, her death taking place in January, 1886.

Mr. Taughinbaugh witnessed almost all the progress that has been made in Blackford County, and was intimately connected with almost its entire history. The present spacious and handsome brick residence of his family was erected in 1875. He was a Master and Royal Arch Mason, and passed through all the chairs in the Blue Lodge, and was a representative to the Grand Lodge of the State. Mr. Taughinbaugh died August 22, 1887, and was buried with the honors of his order in the new Odd Fellows Cemetery east of Hartford City.

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, Indiana by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887.

William married Lydia Myers.⁸⁰ Lydia was born in York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1868 in Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana, USA.

659 M i. Horatio Gates Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1745 in Indiana, USA.^²⁰⁰

660 M ii. Franklin M. Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1830 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁰⁰

661 F iii. Margaret Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1832 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁰⁰

662 F iv. Martha Jane Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1834 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁰⁰

663 M v. Nicholas Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1837 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁰⁰

664 F vi. Caroline Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1839 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁰⁰

665 F vii. Anna Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1842 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁰⁰

666 F viii. Emaline Nancy Taughinbaugh ⁸⁰ was born about 1848 in Indiana, USA.^²⁰⁰

William next married Rose Ann Sumwalt.⁸⁰ Rose was born in 1881 in Federal Hill, Baltimore, Maryland, USA and died in Jan 1886 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA^³⁰ at age 5.

230. Sophia Taughinbaugh ¹ was born on 16 Nov 1807,^³⁰ died on 1 Jun 1867^³⁰ at age 59, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

Sophia married Samuel Hoffman.³⁰ Samuel was born on 12 Aug 1806 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 Apr 1860 in York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 53, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

667 F i. Addison L. Hoffman ³⁰ was born on 15 Nov 1835 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 2 Mar 1856 in York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 20, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

237. Theodore "Theo" Taughinbaugh ⁴ was born on 11 Mar 1824 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁰ died on 29 Jan 1888 in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁰ at age 63, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: This letter was written to Jacob Leas in Ohio by his nephew, Theo
Taughinbaugh, the son of Margaret Leas Taughinbaugh. Margaret was the
daughter of John Leas and Sophia Ziegler and the sister of Jacob Leas
to whom the letter is written.

New Chester, PA
Sept. 14, 1852

Dear Uncle,

This morning I take up my pen in haste to let you know that we are all
well and mother was at Uncle William's on Sunday last. He says that
grandmother is still confined to her bed the most of the time and has
been for the last two months. She complains mostly of weakness.
Uncle's family is all well and all the rest of our relations is well as
far as we know of. I had written a letter for Uncle John Leas. We are
at the loss of knowing where to direct it since he left Ohio which I
take this method of directing it to you to forward to him. We got a
letter from since he left Ohio. We have forgotten where to direct the
letter as we cannot find his letter. Hoping you will attend to this if
possible and please write to me and let us know all particulars, and
oblige your nephew.

Theo. Taughinbaugh
P.M.

Our respects to you all
hoping to hear from you soon.

Theodore married Catherine Livingston.³⁰ Catherine was born on 2 Feb 1839 in Mount Pleasant, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 May 1910 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA at age 71, and was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery (The Pines), New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 668 F i. Emma C. Taughinbaugh ³⁰ was born in 1861 in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 30 Mar 1949 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA at age 88, and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

Elizabeth married James Danel Peterson.¹ James was born on 14 Aug 1823 in Ohio, USA^⁸¹ and died in 1911 at age 88.

Rachel married Benjamin Winey.,¹ son of Isaac Winey ¹ and Mary Ann Watts,.¹ Benjamin was born in 1839 in Pennsylvania, USA.^⁸¹

+ 671 F iii. Jennie Hanna Peterson ¹ was born on 15 Jun 1852 in Allens Grove, Scott County, Iowa, USA and died on 6 Sep 1912 in Muscatine County, Iowa, USA at age 60.

241. Rachel Sophia Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jun 1825 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 30 Jul 1865 at age 40, and was buried in Allen's Grove Cemetery, Scott County, Iowa, USA.

Rachel married Montgomery Thompson ¹ on 11 Nov 1849. Montgomery was born about 1816 in Thompsontown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁸¹ died in 1901 in Iowa, USA^²⁰¹ about age 85, and was buried in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA.

673 M i. Addison C. Thompson ⁸¹ was born in Jul 1850 and died after 12 Apr 1930 in prob. Taylor, Marshall, Iowa.

Addison married Lydia E. Dunn ²⁰² on 7 Feb 1874 in Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa. Lydia was born in Oct 1854 in Hickory Grove, Scott County, Iowa.

+ 674 M ii. Silas Thompson ²⁰¹ was born on 25 Jul 1852 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA and died in 1935 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA at age 83.

243. Sarah Salome "Sally" Lichtenwalter ⁸² was born on 10 Jun 1824 in East Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 3 Jun 1896 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 71.

Sarah married Samuel Texter ⁸² on 9 Nov 1848. Samuel was born on 12 Jan 1825 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Jun 1896 in Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 71.

+ 677 F i. Mary Adeline Texter ⁸² was born on 22 Sep 1855 in East Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 17 Jan 1935 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 79.

244. Lydia Lichtenwalter ¹ was born on 3 Apr 1829 and died on 8 Oct 1911 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA^⁸³ at age 82.

246. George Leas ¹ was born on 22 Apr 1826 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 20 Mar 1891 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 64, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

George married Jane Birney,¹ daughter of Hugh Birney ¹ ²⁰³ and Elizabeth Brown,¹ ²⁰³ on 9 Jan 1849. Jane was born on 20 Jul 1826 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 5 Aug 1910 in Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 84, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

+ 679 M i. John Wesley Leas ¹ was born on 1 Nov 1849 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 28 Sep 1876 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 26, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

+ 680 M ii. Finley Leas ¹ was born on 28 Mar 1852 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Nov 1923 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 71, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

248. Jeremiah Leas ¹ was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Apr 1914 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 84, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

General Notes: Buried in Oakland Cemetery in Waukon , IA. Bodies moved there April 22, 1948 by H. Leslie Leas Foundation.

Jeremiah Leas

Allamakee county numbers among its representative and successful pioneer citizens Jeremiah Leas, of Rossville, who came to this part of Iowa in 1856 and who was for forty-six years thereafter one of the greatest individual forces in the agricultural development of Linton township, where he made his home. The years have brought him success, prominence and a substantial fortune, upon which he has been able to retire from active live, his period of leisure rewarding earnest and untiring labor in the past.

Mr. Leas was born in Harrison county, Ohio, on the 23d of January, 1830, and he grew to manhood in that vicinity, acquiring his education in the common schools and becoming, before he was of age, a practical and progressive agriculturist. He had very limited educational advantages but has supplied his early deficiencies along this line by study and reading, since coming to mature years, and is now a well informed and well educated man. In his early manhood Mr. Leas operated his father's farm in Ohio for several years but in 1856 came to Iowa, locating in Allamakee county in pioneer times. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in Linton township and partially cleared it of timber, adding to his holdings from time to time until he owned at length four hundred and sixty acres of land in Linton township and partially cleared it of timber, adding to his holdings from time to time until he owned at length four hundred acres. He cleared over two hundred of these of a dense growth of trees and upon it built a fine residence and good barns and outbuildings, making it one of the valuable and well equipped properties in this section of the state. He continued to make his home thereon for forty-six years thereafter, engaging in general farming and stock-raising, breeding high-grade cattle, hogs and horses and keeping also a flock of three hundred and sixty-five sheep. He sold the farm in 1902 and in that year moved to Rossville, where he has since lived retired.

In Ohio, in the fall of 1853, Mr. Leas was united in marriage to Miss Susanna Henderson, who was born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but reared in Ohio. They became the parents of nine children: Albertus, who resides in Rossville; George, who owns and operates the home farm; John, who resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Seldon, also of Minnesota; William Leslie, of North Dakota; Margaret Jane, the wife of H. C. Campbell, a farmer of Jefferson township; Estella, the wife of A. D. Emmerson, of Minnesota; Finley, who grew to mature years and engaged in farming in Jefferson township, meeting death by accident in 1909; and Mary, who died in early life. The parents are members of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Leas has served as trustee and treasurer.

A stanch democrat, Mr. Leas has always been interested in public affairs and has cooperated heartily in all movements for the advancement and growth of Allamakee county. In 1857 he was elected road supervisor and afterward township trustee, and he served also as township clerk and township collector for two terms. He was for nine years justice of the peace and for three terms township supervisor and he held various other important positions of public trust and responsibility. Since coming to Rossville he has made some judicious investments and is always ready to stimulate industrial activity by lending his money where he considers that circumstances justify such action. He is one of the most prominent and deservedly respected citizens of that community and in his retired life is enjoying the fruits of many years of untiring and well directed labor.

-source: Past & Present of Allamakee County; by Ellery M. Hancock; S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.; 1913 -transcribed and submitted by Diana Diedrich

Jeremiah married Susanna Henderson,¹ daughter of Andrew Henderson ¹ and Jane McDowell,¹ ²⁰⁵ on 6 Oct 1853 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA. Susanna was born on 8 Nov 1832 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 Jul 1914 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 81, and was buried in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 681 M i. Alburtus Leas ¹ was born on 24 Apr 1855 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 17 May 1935 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 80, and was buried in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA.

+ 682 F ii. Margaret Jane Leas ¹ was born on 10 Mar 1857 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 13 Jul 1939 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 82.

+ 683 M iii. George Andrew Leas ¹ was born on 17 Nov 1858 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 16 Aug 1946 in Monona, Clayton Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in East Side Cem., Monona, IA.

+ 684 M iv. John Henderson Leas ¹ was born on 21 Feb 1861 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 13 Dec 1940 in Cottonwood, MN at age 79.

+ 685 M v. James Finley Leas ¹ was born on 13 Sep 1863 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 10 Apr 1904 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 40, and was buried in Evergreen, Allamakee Co, IA.

+ 686 F vi. Mary Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 11 Jan 1866 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 23 Mar 1893 at age 27, and was buried in Greenwood Cem., Giltner, NE.

+ 687 M vii. Jeremiah Seldon Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 6 Jun 1868 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 10 Apr 1957 at age 88.

+ 688 M viii. William Leslie Leas ¹ was born on 25 Apr 1872 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 12 Dec 1923 at age 51.

+ 689 F ix. Martha Estella Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 5 Nov 1875 in Linton Twp., Allamakee Co., IA and was buried on 7 Aug 1955 in Luverne, MN.

249. Mary Caroline Leas ¹ was born on 19 Aug 1831 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 10 Feb 1918 in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

Mary married Aaron Hitchcock,¹ ²⁰⁶ son of John Hitchcock ¹ ²⁰⁶ and Jane Mahan,¹ ²⁰⁶ on 15 Jan 1850 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA. Aaron was born on 8 Nov 1828 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 2 Sep 1913 in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA at age 84.

+ 690 M i. George Leas Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 28 Jan 1851 in OH, died on 13 Dec 1915 at age 64, and was buried in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

+ 691 F ii. Jane Mary Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 13 Dec 1852 in OH, died on 18 May 1933 at age 80, and was buried in Springfield, MO.

692 M iii. John Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 16 Aug 1855 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Jan 1856, and was buried in Martin County, Indiana, USA.

+ 693 F iv. Maria Antoinette Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 3 Mar 1857 in Indiana Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 7 Mar 1942 in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 85, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 694 M v. Jacob Mantzel Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 11 Jun 1859 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 16 Feb 1932 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA at age 72, and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 695 F vi. Margaret Anastasia Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 28 Feb 1862 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 May 1914 at age 52, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

696 M vii. Joseph Mcclellan Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 11 Apr 1865 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 20 Sep 1930 at age 65, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Joseph married Martha Ann McArtor ⁴ in 1892. Martha was born on 22 Jun 1864 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died in 1954 in Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA at age 90, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

697 M viii. Harry Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 21 Dec 1871 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 12 Nov 1942 at age 70, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Harry married Gay Johnson ⁴ in 1918. Gay was born in 1872,^³⁰ died in 1926^³⁰ at age 54, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 698 M ix. Wiley Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 12 Jun 1883 in Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 10 Jan 1958^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

250. Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 9 Sep 1833 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 21 May 1876 in Emmetsburg, , Iowa, USA^⁸⁴ at age 42, and was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

General Notes: Elisabeth was the daughter of George Leas (1794-1870) and Mary Breem (1805-1883). She married Samuel Jackson Crow on 27 Sep 1855, in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

Her first daughter was Mary Rachel Crow, born 1857 Ohio. Then moving to Indiana, she bore Francis O in 1858, Altazana in 1860, Robert John in 1862, and George Seymour in 1864.

When they finally reached their home in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa she gave birth to Samuel Leroy 1867, James Blackburn 1869 and William Breem Crow 1872.

She only lived long enough to see one of her grand children, Wilbur T Steele. She died at the age of 42 years, 8 months and 14 days.

Elizabeth married Samuel Jackson Crowe,¹ son of Robert Crowe ²⁰⁸ and Rachel Blackburn,²⁰⁸ on 27 Sep 1855 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.²⁰⁷ Samuel was born on 11 Oct 1828 in Wayne Township, Jefferson County, Ohio,^²⁰⁹ died on 3 Oct 1904 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA^²⁰⁹ at age 75, and was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 699 F i. Mary Rachel Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 5 May 1856 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 23 Dec 1944 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 88, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 700 M ii. Francis Osborn Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 11 Dec 1858 in Brown County, Indiana, USA, died on 15 May 1940 in Granby, Newton County, Missouri, USA at age 81, and was buried in Granby Memorial Cemetery, Granby, Newton County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

+ 701 F iii. Alta Zana Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 1 Jan 1860 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Oct 1913 in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA at age 53, and was buried in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA.^³⁰

702 M iv. Robert John Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 30 Jan 1862 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 Dec 1942 in Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, USA at age 80, and was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, USA.^³⁰

+ 703 M v. George Seymour Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 31 Jan 1864, died on 1 Aug 1941 in Quinn, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA at age 77, and was buried in Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA.^³⁰

704 M vi. Samuel Leas Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 29 Jul 1867 in Iowa, USA, died on 25 Feb 1897 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 29, and was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

+ 705 M vii. James Blackburn Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 24 May 1869 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 24 Jan 1953 in Strafford, Greene County, Missouri, USA^²¹¹ at age 83, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

+ 706 M viii. William Breem Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 13 Apr 1872 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died in Sep 1909 at age 37.

252. Margaret Leas ¹ was born on 2 Aug 1839 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 12 Mar 1932 in Scio, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 92, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: John MATTERN and Margaret LEAS were married 12 May 1859 in Harrison County, Ohio

The children of John and Margaret MATTERN:

1. Jacob Finley Mattern
b. 17 Feb 1860 d. 10 Jun 1946
m. Isabelle Snyder

2. Ellis Wilmer Mattern
b. 9 Oct 1864 d. 24 Dec 1957
m. Elsie E. Copland

3. Mary Etta Mattern Beatty
b. 22 Aug 1869 d. 20 Oct 1960
m. William Beatty

4. Emerson Roscoe Mattern
b. 27 Apr 1872 d. 18 Sep 1941
m. Flora C. Robb

5. John Herbert Mattern
b. 2 Feb. 1875 d. 18 Nov 1926
m. Etna I. Baker

Margaret married John Mattern ¹ on 12 May 1859. John was born on 12 Jul 1837 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 17 Jun 1928^⁴ at age 90, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 707 M i. Jacob Finley Mattern ⁴ was born on 17 Feb 1860 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 10 Jun 1946 at age 86, and was buried in Greenwood Cem., Green Twp, OH.

+ 708 M ii. Ellis Wilmer Mattern ⁴ was born on 9 Oct 1864 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

+ 709 F iii. Mary Etta Mattern ⁴ was born on 22 Aug 1869 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH.

+ 710 M iv. Emerson Roscoe Mattern ⁴ was born on 27 Apr 1872 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH, died on 18 Sep 1941 at age 69, and was buried on 21 Sep 1941 in Cadiz Cemetery, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

+ 711 M v. John Herbert Mattern ⁴ was born on 2 Feb 1875 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH, died on 18 Nov 1926 at age 51, and was buried in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

253. John Leas ¹ was born on 2 Jul 1843 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 7 Apr 1921 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 77, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

John married Margaret Ramsey ¹ on 21 Dec 1865. Margaret was born on 11 Feb 1845 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 7 Jan 1912 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 66, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰ Another name for Margaret was Rebecca.²¹² ²¹³

+ 712 F i. Mary Elmaretta Leas ⁴ was born on 11 Sep 1866 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 10 Aug 1943 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

+ 713 M ii. Jesse Roy Leas ⁴ was born on 26 Mar 1873 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 2 Feb 1962 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 88, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

254. Addison Leas ¹ was born on 10 Dec 1852 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 30 Mar 1932 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 79, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: The 1880 Harrison County, Ohio census shows:

Addison Leas

Spouse's name: Mary Jane
Father's birthplace: Ohio
Mother's birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male

Household members:
Addison Leas, age 27
Mary Jane Leas, age 27
Laura H. Leas, age 3

Addison married Mary J. Mitchell,¹ daughter of Samual Mitchell ⁴ and Mary,⁴ on 16 Mar 1876. Mary was born on 1 Mar 1849 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 2 Oct 1916 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 67, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

+ 714 F i. Laura Helen Leas ⁴ was born on 25 Jan 1877 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 30 Jan 1953 in Dennison, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

+ 715 F ii. Annie Elizabeth Leas ⁴ was born on 9 Jul 1880 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 25 Dec 1945 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 65, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

Addison next married Martha Ann Rutledge.²¹⁴ Martha was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Dec 1949 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 93, and was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Doylestown, Wayne County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

256. Jacob Zimmerman ¹ was born on 30 Mar 1816 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH and died on 6 Nov 1853 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 37.

Jacob married Susan Easterday ¹ on 17 Mar 1840 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. Susan was born on 9 Mar 1819 and died on 2 May 1899 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 80.

716 M i. Martin Van Zimmerman ¹ was born on 17 Mar 1841 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

717 M ii. John Leas Zimmerman ¹ was born on 8 Apr 1843 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA and died on 5 Feb 1881 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 37.

718 M iii. Christian Stemple Zimmerman ¹ was born on 11 Dec 1844 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

719 F iv. Catherine Anne Zimmerman ¹ was born on 13 Dec 1846 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

720 F v. Elizabeth Ellen Zimmerman ¹ was born on 25 Sep 1848 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

721 F vi. Maria Jane Zimmerman ¹ was born on 8 May 1850 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

722 F vii. Anna Maria Zimmerman ¹ was born on an unknown date in Carroll County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 723 M viii. Jacob Luther Zimmerman ¹ was born on 14 Dec 1851 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA, died on 6 Jan 1929 in Wichita, Kechi Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA^²¹⁵ at age 77, and was buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Major County, OK.^²¹⁵

724 M ix. Amos Alexander Zimmerman ¹ was born in Carroll County, Ohio, USA.

257. Sophia Zimmerman ¹ was born on 15 Jan 1819 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Sep 1912 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 93.

Sophia married Alexander Graden,¹ son of Thomas Graden ¹ and Margaret Oswalt,¹ ²¹⁶ on 8 Jan 1840 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. Alexander was born on 4 Nov 1816 and died on 24 Sep 1882 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 65.

725 F i. Elizabeth Graden ¹ was born on 16 Sep 1840 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 26 Dec 1930 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 90.

726 F ii. Margaret Graden ¹ was born on 16 Sep 1840 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 24 Dec 1884 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 44.

Margaret married William Shoemaker ¹ ²¹⁶ on 9 Jan 1862 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA.

728 M iv. Graden ¹ ²¹⁶ was born on 14 Oct 1843 and died on 14 Oct 1843.

729 F v. Charlotte Graden ¹ was born on 3 Mar 1847 and died on 17 Oct 1926 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 79.

730 M vi. John Leas Graden ¹ was born on 3 Jan 1851 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Dec 1918 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 67.

+ 731 M vii. Hiram Malachi Graden ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1855 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on 1 Apr 1923 in Woodlawn, KS at age 67.

732 M viii. Willard Graden ¹ was born on 8 Jan 1860 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on 5 Sep 1932 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 72. Another name for Willard was Thomas Millard Graden.

258. Margaret Zimmerman ¹ was born on 13 Sep 1821 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH, died on 7 Aug 1907 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 85, and was buried in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA.

Margaret married David Easterday ¹ on 22 Aug 1839 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. David was born on 7 Mar 1815, died on 11 Mar 1894 at age 79, and was buried in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA.

733 M i. Melanchton Easterday ¹ was born on 6 Jun 1840 and died on 29 Nov 1920 in Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, USA at age 80.

734 M ii. Luther Easterday ¹ was born on 8 Nov 1841 and died in 1919 in Vandalia, IL at age 78.

735 M iii. John Zimmerman Easterday ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1843 and died on an unknown date in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA.

736 M iv. Hiram Easterday ¹ was born on 30 Sep 1846 and died on 22 Nov 1846 in Sandyville, Tuscarawas Co., OH.

737 M v. Elias Stemple Easterday ¹ was born on 1 Oct 1846 and died on 10 Mar 1913 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA at age 66.

Elias married Elizabeth A. Wilcox ¹ on 13 Aug 1868. Elizabeth was born on 17 Feb 1843 and died on an unknown date.

738 F vi. Elizabeth Ann Easterday ¹ was born on 20 Nov 1847 and died on an unknown date in Irving, IL.

Elizabeth married Monroe Best ¹ on 25 Apr 1882. Monroe was born in 1834 and died on an unknown date.

739 M vii. Dr. George Spelton Easterday ¹ was born on 12 Sep 1849 and died on 10 Mar 1924 in Santa Cruz, California, USA at age 74.

740 F viii. Charlotte Jane Easterday ¹ was born on 9 Dec 1851 and died on an unknown date in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA.

741 M ix. Jacob Spencer Easterday ¹ was born on 2 Apr 1854 and died on 29 Nov 1928 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA at age 74.

742 M x. Christian Neadner Easterday ¹ was born on 28 Aug 1856 and died on 31 Oct 1882 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 26.

743 F xi. Maria Frances Easterday ¹ was born on 14 Feb 1859 and died on an unknown date in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA.

744 M xii. Sydney Douglas Easterday ¹ was born on 20 Jun 1861 and died on an unknown date in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA.

745 M xiii. Lawrence Howard Easterday ¹ was born on 25 Jul 1862 and died on 24 Dec 1887 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA at age 25.

259. Maria Zimmerman ¹ was born on 20 May 1824 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH and died on 23 Jul 1888 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 64.

Maria married John Leas Graden,¹ ⁸⁶ son of Thomas Graden ¹ and Margaret Oswalt,¹ ²¹⁶ on 26 Oct 1843 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. John was born on 17 Nov 1819 and died on 27 Jan 1892 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois, USA at age 72.

749 M iv. Edward Graden ¹ was born in 1851 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

750 M v. Jacob Graden ¹ was born in 1852 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

751 F vi. Mary Graden ¹ was born in 1854 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

752 F vii. Lulu Graden ¹ was born in 1856 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

260. Hiram Zimmerman ¹ ⁸⁶ was born on 18 Jan 1827 and died on 21 Nov 1908 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 81.

General Notes: Lance D. Gill added that Hiram was buried in the Leas Cemetery near Annapolis, Jefferson Co., OH

Hiram married Sara Simmons ¹ ⁸⁶ on 31 May 1860 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. Sara was born on 26 Jan 1839 and died on 14 Aug 1922 at age 83.

753 M i. Jacob A. Zimmerman ¹ was born on 20 Sep 1862 and died on 28 Nov 1862.

755 M iii. Anna L. Zimmerman ¹ was born on 29 Mar 1865 and died on 22 Feb 1916 at age 50.

Anna married John G. Miser ¹ on 3 Jan 1889. John was born in Nov 1860 and died in 1936 at age 76.

261. Elizabeth Zimmerman ¹ was born on 9 Feb 1831 in Salem, Jefferson Co., OH and died on 9 Mar 1927 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 96.

Elizabeth married Daniel Swickard Jr. ¹ on 3 Jun 1851 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. Daniel was born on 21 Dec 1825 and died on 6 Jan 1884 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 58.

756 F i. Margaret Ann Swickard ¹ was born in May 1852 and died in 1923 in Ashtabula Co., OH at age 71.

Margaret married James Addison Swickard ¹ on 20 Jun 1875. James was born in Apr 1953 and died on 4 Dec 1941 in Ashtabula Co., OH at age -12.

757 M ii. John Zimmerman Swickard ¹ was born on 30 Jul 1854 and died on 26 Mar 1936 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA at age 81.

John married Rebecca Puckett ¹ on 3 Jul 1884. Rebecca was born on 31 Jul 1858 and died on 29 Jan 1932 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA at age 73.

758 M iii. Oscar Leas Swickard ¹ was born on 5 Mar 1857 and died on 21 Jul 1937 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 80.

Oscar married Elma Jan Grafton ¹ on 12 Sep 1882. Elma was born on 4 Nov 1862 and died on 4 Dec 1936 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 74.

759 M iv. Hiram Luther Swickard ¹ was born on 2 Oct 1859 and died on 17 Jan 1937 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 77.

Hiram married Elizabeth Jane Taylor ¹ on 30 Mar 1887. Elizabeth was born on 4 Jul 1867 and died on 3 Apr 1933 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 65.

760 M v. William Ross Swickard ¹ was born in 1864 and died in 1921 in California, USA at age 57.

William married Cora Mae Eckardt ¹ in Unionville, Ontario, Canada. Cora died in 1923 in CA.

761 F vi. Nora Jane Swickard ¹ was born on 26 Nov 1865 and died on 26 Jun 1950 in Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 84.

Nora married George Palmer Grafton ¹ on 3 Apr 1884. George was born on 10 Dec 1858 and died in May 1930 in Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 71.

762 F vii. Elizabeth May Swickard ¹ was born in 1867 and died on 4 Jan 1943 in Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 76.

Elizabeth married Delmar Curtis Cooper ¹ on 2 May 1889. Delmar was born on 17 Sep 1865 and died on 27 Dec 1939 in Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 74.

763 F viii. Ella Erzila Swickard ¹ was born on 6 Oct 1871 and died on 11 May 1953 at age 81.

262. Anna Elizabeth Zimmerman ¹ was born on 31 May 1833 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 13 Oct 1915 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 82.

Anna married William Swickard ¹ on 23 Oct 1855 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. William was born on 1 Jan 1831 and died on 3 Jun 1888 at age 57. Another name for William was William Swichard.

764 F i. Ella Elizabeth Swickard ¹ was born on 6 Nov 1856 and died on 10 Dec 1940 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 84.

Ella married Joseph Baxter ¹ on 1 Jan 1879. Joseph was born on 13 Apr 1850 and died on 17 Jan 1921 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 70.

765 M ii. Margaret Ada Swickard ¹ was born on 27 Jul 1858 and died on 13 Oct 1946 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 88.

Margaret married Delmar Curtis Runyon ¹ on 9 Feb 1881. Delmar was born on 29 Dec 1854 and died on 17 Jun 1922 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 67.

766 F iii. Dora Bell Swickard ¹ was born on 2 Jul 1863 and died on 9 Jun 1936 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 72.

Dora married William Russell Edmiston ¹ on 20 Sep 1888. William was born on 18 Mar 1865 and died on 7 Oct 1954 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 89.

767 F iv. Olive Lulu Swickard ¹ was born on 29 May 1874 and died on 21 Mar 1875 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

768 F v. Lola Elvie Swickard ¹ was born on 22 Oct 1877 and died on 28 Oct 1945 in Chester, WV at age 68.

Lola married George Pipes ¹ on 5 Jun 1895. George was born in 1875 and died on an unknown date in Chester, WV.

263. John Leas IV ¹ was born on 12 Jul 1816 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Jun 1897 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 80, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: Biography of John Leas, pages 390/391/392. History of DeKalb County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914.

It is a well attested maxim that the greatness of a community or a county or a state lies not in the machinery of government nor even in its institutions, but rather in the sterling qualities of the individual citizen, in his capacity for high and unselfish effort and his devotion to the public welfare. In these particulars, he whose name appears at the head of this memoir conferred honor and dignity upon the locality of his residence, and as an elemental part of history it is consonant that there should be recorded a resume of his career, with the object in view of noting his connection with the advancement of one of the most flourishing and progressive sections of the commonwealth, as well as his relation with the commercial and financial affairs of the community honored by his citizenship. John Leas was born in Adams county, Pennsylvania, near the historic city of Gettysburg, on July 12, 1815, and was a son of Col. John, Jr., and Sophia (Spangler) Leas, both of whom also were native of the old Keystone state. He came of good old American stock, his paternal grandfather having been a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Colonel Leas was a farmer and in 1818 he emigrated to Stark county, Ohio, where he began operations on a tract of virgin soil. In 1838 he went to Guernsey county, that state, and there again created a good farm out of what was formerly a wilderness. In the fall of 1852 the Colonel came to DeKalb county, Indiana, and located on section 5, Smithfield township, where he again made a farm, and there he remained until 1866, when he moved to Waterloo, where his death occurred in 1875. While a resident of Stark county, Ohio, he was commissioned colonel of a regiment of militia. In politics he was a Jacksonian Democrat and he acceptably filled a number of local offices. His wife died in 1882. They were members of the Reformed church, Colonel Leas, who was a man of more than ordinary ability, became a prominent figure and an important factor in the affairs of the various communities where he lived and enjoyed universal respect. John Leas was reared upon the paternal farmstead in Stark county, Ohio, whither the family had moved when he was but three years old. Owing to the modest circumstances of the family, he was not given large opportunities for an education, the log-cabin school of that locality being his only chance. While still a resident of that county, he was married to Susan Schimpff, a native of Germany, who had emigrated to this country when thirteen years of age. To that union were born twelve children, namely: Peter, Susan and a daughter unnamed died in infancy; Martin Van Buren, who was born at Osnaburg, Stark county, Ohio, on August 25, 1840, died at his home in Salem township, Steuben county, Indiana, on March 31, 1899; Jacob H., who lives north of Hudson, is the oldest of the family now living; John S., who lived in Salem township, Steuben county, died, leaving six children by his first marriage and two by the second; his widow now lives at Ashley; Elizabeth L., is the wife of Oscar Taylor, a banker at Hamilton; Adeline is the wife of Miles Jefferson Waterman, of Franklin township, this county; the other four children, Hezekiah H., Obediah, William Henry and Daniel Louis, all live at Waterloo, this county, and are represent in individual sketches elsewhere in this work. In 1842 John Leas came to Indiana, purchasing one hundred and forty-three acres of land, and the following year he moved his family to this state. In 1867 he came to DeKalb county and bought a fine farm in Smithfield township and one year later moved on it, and made it his permanent home, owing two hundred and fifty acres of land at the time of his death and being numbered among the successful and enterprising farmers of the county. In 1871 Mr. Leas was one of the leaders in the organization of the Citizens Bank of Waterloo, which had a most successful career. In the course of time he bought out the other partners and in 1881 became the sole owner of the bank, which he retained until 1896, when he sold it to his son, Hezekiah, and retired from active business life, his death occurring on June 25, 1897. The record of Mr. Leas was a remarkable one in several respects and the example of his life is one worthy of emulation. When he first came to Indiana his material possessions consisted of eighty-five dollars in money and a yoke of oxen, but he was endowed with a large ambition and a great capacity for work, elements which will insure success in almost any under taking. Indefatigable in his efforts, keeping ever before him the highest of ideals, he gradually forged ahead and eventually gained not only a competency, but also the universal confidence and good will of his fellow citizens. Mrs. Susan Leas died on June 15, 1881, and subsequently Mr. Leas married Mrs. Amanda Mallory Patterson, widow of Robert Patterson, to which union were born five children. Politically, Mr. Leas always supported the Democratic party and in several offices of local importance he rendered valuable services to this community. Religiously, he was a member of the Reformed church, while fraternally, he was a member of the Free and Accepted Mason, belonging to Waterloo Lodge No. 307. In Mr. Leas' business career, as well as his private life, he was actuated by the highest motives, his actions being always the result of careful and conscientious thought. His death removed from DeKalb county one of there most substantial and highly esteemed citizens and the many beautiful tributes to this high standing in the world of affairs and as a man and citizen attested to the abiding place he had in the hearts and affections of his friends.

Submitted by:

Arlene Goodwin

Auburn, Indiana

Agoodwin@ctlnet.com

Notes from Kathryn (Leas) Stuart:

CHILD NOTES: John LEAS
Birth(12,13):
Chr(14): The Church records at Upper Bermudian where he was christened give his name as
Johannes Lest and his parents as Johannes and Sophia Lest.
Death(15):
Burial(16):
Migration: He became one of the leading businessmen of Waterloo, Indiana.

• Residence: US Census, 25 Oct 1850, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

John married Susanna Shimpff,¹ daughter of Martin Schimpff ¹ and Elizabeth Unknown,¹ on 22 Sep 1839 in Stark County, Ohio, USA. Susanna was born on 17 Aug 1820 in Neustat, Germany, died on 15 Jun 1881 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 60, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 769 M i. Martin Van Buren Leas ¹ was born on 25 Aug 1840 in Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Mar 1899 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 58.

770 F ii. Catherine Leas ¹ was born on 26 Jul 1842 and died in 1843 at age 1.

+ 771 M iii. Jacob W. Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jan 1844 and died on 25 Jan 1918 at age 74.

+ 772 M iv. John S. Leas ¹ was born on 11 Jan 1846, died on 7 Dec 1908 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 62, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

773 F v. Susanna Leas ¹ was born on 11 Jun 1848, died on 11 Jul 1848, and was buried in County Line Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 774 M vi. William Henry Leas ¹ was born on 16 Sep 1849 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 16 Mar 1932 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 82.

+ 775 M vii. Obediah Leas ¹ was born on 5 Nov 1851 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Nov 1939 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 88, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

776 M viii. Hezakiah K. Leas ¹ was born on 15 Mar 1854, died on 27 Nov 1922 at age 68, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Hezakiah married Ida M. Taylor,¹ daughter of John Taylor ¹ ²¹⁷ and Sarah Ann McEnterfer,¹ ²¹⁷ on 2 Jun 1881. Ida was born on 28 Jul 1857, died on 3 Apr 1938 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 80, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 777 F ix. Elizabeth Sophia (Libbie) Leas ¹ was born on 25 Apr 1857, died on 13 May 1950 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 93, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 778 F x. Adeline E. Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1860, died on 5 Apr 1931 at age 70, and was buried in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

779 M xi. Peter Leas ¹ was born on 23 Sep 1862, died on 25 Nov 1862, and was buried in County Line Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 780 M xii. Daniel Louis "D. L." Leas ¹ was born on 17 Oct 1865 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Dec 1943 at age 78, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

John next married Amanda Mallory,¹ daughter of David Mallory ¹ ²¹⁸ and Cynthia Collins,¹ ²¹⁸ on 1 Dec 1881. Amanda was born on 15 Mar 1828 in Ira, Rutland, VT, died on 2 Jun 1926 in Jamestown Township, Steuben, Indiana at age 98, and was buried in Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

265. Jacob Leas ¹ was born on 8 Mar 1821 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 26 Jan 1887 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁸⁷ at age 65, and was buried in County Line Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Jacob was Jacob L. Leese.²¹⁹

General Notes: married by Richard McBride, J. P.

Birth: 8 Mar 1821 Ohio
Migration: 1851 migrated from Guernsey County, Ohio
Death: 26 Jan 1887 Salem Twp, Steuben Co, Indiana
Burial: County Line Cemetery west of Hudson, Ind

Migration(1): He located on 160 acres of unbroken forest. Later he made additional purchases until the farm contained 280 acres. They built a log cabin on the original tract in 1852. Isabella helped him to clear the land and they made it into
a substantial farm home.

1860 U.S. Census shows Jacob living in Steuben County, Indiana

The 1880 United States
Census, Salem Steuben County, Indiana, Family History Library
Film #1254312, NA film Number T9-0312, page #285A, lists
Jacob, Isabell and their sons John T. and Marven in addition
to a Savilla Shipe listed as a domestic servant. Possibly
she is a relative since she has the same name as Isabell's
maiden name.

^{Obituary that was in the Winter 2010-2011 Dekalb Diggings newsletter, a publication of the Dekalb County Indiana Genealogy Society.}

Originally published in The Waterloo Press on Thursday, February 3, 1887:

Jacob Leas, living four miles northwest of Hudson, died suddenly of heart disease, of which he been afflicted for several years, on Tuesday, Jan 25, 1887, having been born in Guernsey County, Ohio, March 8, 1821, aged 65 years, 10 months and 17 days.
Deceased came to this State in March, 1851 and married Isabella Shipe in October, from which union there were born two sons and two daughters, who, with his companion, five grandchildren, three brother and two sisters survice. The funeral services were in the M.E. church at Hudson, on Friday, Jan 28, the Rev. Simpson, presiding elder of the M.E. church, assisted by Rev. A.C. Gerard, officiated, after which the remains were deposited in the county line cemetery, followed by a large circle of relatives and friends. The deceased was universally respected.

• United States Census: Residence, 1870, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Obituary: The Waterloo Press, Thursday, 3 Feb 1887, Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Jacob married Isabella Shipe,¹ daughter of Mathias Shipe ¹ ²²⁰ and Catherine Deeds,¹ ²²⁰ on 2 Oct 1851 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Isabella was born on 29 Jul 1830 in Mt Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 26 Sep 1901 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 71, and was buried in County Line Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Isabella was Isabel Leese.²¹⁹

Marriage Notes: Submitted by Arlene Goodwin <Agoodwin@ctlnet.com> and the Eckhart Public
Library Staff <ebethgen@yahoo.com>.

Pioneer Weddings
1851
J. P. Widney, Clerk
Oct 1; Jacob Leas to Isabel Shipe, by Richard McBride, J. P., Oct 2

FamilySearch.org:

Marriage License on October 1,1851 in Dekalb County, Indiana, date of marriage, October 2, 1851:

Film Number: 1863082
Digital Folder Number: 4476452
Image Number: 00168
Number of Images: 1

• United States Census: Resided, 1850, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1870, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 781 F i. Elizabeth Josephine Leas ¹ was born on 13 Sep 1852 in Indiana, USA, died 26 Sep 1901 or 1935 in Indiana, USA at age 49, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 782 F ii. Mary Alice Leas ¹ was born on 20 Sep 1854 in Indiana, USA and died on 6 May 1927 at age 72.

+ 783 M iii. John Timothy Leas ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1857 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 30 Oct 1928 at age 71, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 784 M iv. Marvin Leas ¹ was born on 23 Dec 1858 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Nov 1945 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 86, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

268. William Leas ¹ was born on 6 Mar 1829 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Jul 1864 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 35, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

William married Susannah Shaftall ¹ in Indiana, USA. Susannah died on 28 Feb 1905 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Susannah was Shaffstall.

785 F i. Almyra Leas ¹ was born on 13 Sep 1853, died on 23 Feb 1864 at age 10, and was buried in County Line Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

786 M ii. Hesakiah Leas ¹ was born on 15 Oct 1859, died on 21 Mar 1860, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 787 M iii. Stillman Lafayette Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jan 1861 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 27 Jun 1946 in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA^²²¹ at age 85.

788 M iv. Samuel O. Leas ¹ was born on 14 Aug 1863 and died on 24 Dec 1942 at age 79.

269. Susanna Ann Leas ¹ was born on 22 Sep 1831 in Starke County, Ohio, USA, died on 10 May 1910 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 78, and was buried in Fairfield Center, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Susanna married Phillip Parnell,¹ son of Richard Parnell ²²² and Elizabeth Howard,²²² on 16 Nov 1854. Phillip was born on 7 Aug 1831 in Norfolk, England, died on 19 May 1906 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 74, and was buried in Fairfield Center, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

789 F i. Sophia Elizabeth (Libby) Parnell ¹ was born on 7 Aug 1855, died on 15 Aug 1939 at age 84, and was buried in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Sophia married Charles Sterling Tompson,¹ son of Joel Edwin Thomson ²²³ and Maria Jane McBride,²²² on 13 Apr. Charles was born on 21 Jan 1859, died on 23 Oct 1930 at age 71, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 790 F ii. Emodella (Em) Parnell ¹ was born on 24 Oct 1857, died on 29 Nov 1936 at age 79, and was buried in Fairfield Center, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 792 M iv. Charles Grant Parnell ¹ was born on 26 Mar 1862 in Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Oct 1930 at age 68, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^²²⁴

+ 793 F v. Annetta F. Parnell ¹ was born on 19 Oct 1864 and died on 1 May 1919 at age 54.

270. Augustus Spangler Leas ¹ was born on 13 Aug 1833 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 25 Dec 1883 at age 50, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: He was elected Sheriff of DeKalb County, Indiana in 1878 as a Republican.

Biography of Augustus S. Leas, pages 16/49, Atlas of DeKalb County, Indiana, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, Ill., 1880.

Augustus S. Leas, Sheriff. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, August 31, 1833. In 1837, he removed with his parents to Guernsey County in the same State, where they resided until 1852, when they removed to DeKalb County, Ind., when they settled upon a farm in Smithfield Township, where he remained engaged in farming until the summer of 1854, when he removed to the town of Auburn, and entered into the employment of Samuel Sanders, one of the first and largest dealers in dry goods in the county, where he remained about three years, during which time he was married to Nancy H. Ford, and engaged in farming on the Ford farm, which occupation, together with that of a dealer in live stock, he followed until 1864. In 1865, he removed to Waterloo, in said county, and engaged in the dry-goods and livery business and was also a dealer in live stock until 1870, since which time, until 1878, he devoted his whole time and attention to the livery and stock business. In 1878, he was elected Sheriff of DeKalb County, which position of trust and confidence he is filing with honesty and capability. Few county officials stand higher in the estimation of DeKalb’s citizens that Mr. Leas, being at all times courteous and attentive in the discharge of his duties. He is a man of enterprise and public spirit, and has always striven to do his share toward helping everything calculated to benefit the county of which he is a worthy citizen.

Submitted by:

Arlene Goodwin

Agoodwin@ctlnet.com

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 794 M i. Frank Ford Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jun 1860, died on 16 Mar 1926 at age 65, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Augustus next married Electa Melissa Fay.,¹ daughter of Perrin Fay ¹ ²²⁵ and Sally Farr,.¹ ²²⁵ Electa was born on 6 Feb 1840 in Kendall, Orleans Co, NY, died on 2 May 1877 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^²²⁵ at age 37, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 795 F i. Nanon Fay Leas ¹ was born on 5 Aug 1868,^²²⁵ died on 2 May 1940 at age 71, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.

796 F ii. Agnes Leas ¹ was born on 17 Apr 1872 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Agnes was Aggie.²²⁶

Agnes married Dr. Paul C. Freer,¹ son of J. W. Freer ²²⁸ and Catherine Gatter,²²⁸ on 30 Jun 1891 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.²²⁷ Paul was born in 1862 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA and died in 1912 in Manila, Philippines^⁵⁸ at age 50.

Agnes next married Dr. Richard Pearsons Strong ¹ on 1 Jan 1916 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA. Richard was born on 18 Mar 1872.

797 M iii. Harry A. Leas ¹ ²²⁹ was born in 1873 and died on an unknown date.

+ 798 M iv. Frederick Augustus Leas ¹ was born on 23 Mar 1875, died on 18 Dec 1928 in Paranaque, Rizal, Philippines at age 53, and was buried in Manila, Philippines.^⁵⁸

Augustus next married Aurelia Nancy Amaden,¹ ²³⁰ daughter of Horatio Gates Amaden ¹ ²³¹ and Charlotte Johnson,¹ on 7 May 1878 in Williams County, Ohio, USA. Aurelia was born in 1844 in Ohio, USA and died on 12 Jan 1910 in Manilla, Phillipines at age 66.

271. Obediah H. Leas ¹ was born on 7 Apr 1836 in Stark County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 Oct 1888 at age 52, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Obediah married Sarah Zwilling,¹ daughter of Henry Zwilling and Julia A. Howald, on 31 Dec 1860 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Sarah was born on 18 Apr 1838 in Oneida County, New York, USA and died on 11 Dec 1910 at age 72.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

800 M ii. Frank E. Leas ¹ was born on 24 Aug 1863, died on 26 Sep 1863, and was buried in County Line Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

801 F iii. Elnora Frances Leas ¹ was born on 16 Oct 1864 and died on 14 Sep 1935 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 70. Another name for Elnora was Norah.²²⁶

+ 802 F iv. Cora Etta Leas ¹ was born on 6 Aug 1867, died on 16 Aug 1909 at age 42, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

803 M v. Charles Leas ¹ was born on 24 Jul 1872 and died in 1898 at age 26.

272. Emanuel Leas ¹ was born on 7 Aug 1838 in Stark County, Ohio, USA,^³² died on 26 Jan 1898 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 59, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Emanuel married Ruth Campbell ¹ on 18 Apr 1861. Ruth was born on 9 Dec 1843, died on 29 Sep 1932 at age 88, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 805 M ii. Edward A. Leas ¹ was born on 1 Apr 1863, died on 1 Nov 1920 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA at age 57, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 806 F iii. Ella May Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jul 1865, died on 28 Jan 1936 at age 70, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

807 M iv. William C. Leas ¹ was born on 5 Nov 1867 and died on 15 Sep 1876 at age 8.

274. Adeline E. Leas ¹ was born on 18 Mar 1841 in Guernsey County, Ohio, USA, died on 12 May 1919 in Indiana, USA at age 78, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 8 Jul 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Adeline married John Albert Yeagy ¹ on 21 Mar 1872. John was born on 14 Aug 1846 in West Chester, Adams Co., PA, died on 30 Jan 1924 at age 77, and was buried in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

808 F i. Leora Yeagy ¹ was born on 12 Oct 1874 in York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Jun 1935 at age 60, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

809 M ii. John Archibald Yeagy ¹ was born on 20 Dec 1876 and died on 30 Jul 1926 at age 49.

• United States Census: Residence, 1870, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

John married Amanda Myer.²³² Amanda was born about 1834 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²³³

• United States Census: Residence, 1870, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 814 M v. John E. Lease ²³² was born about 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Oct 1935 in Iowa, USA about age 72, and was buried in Galva Township Cemetery East, Galva, Ida County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

• United States Census: Residence, 9 Jul 1870, York Springs, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sophia married Sebastian Fickes,⁸⁹ son of Jacob Fickes ⁸⁹ and Sarah,⁸⁹ on 28 Oct 1852 in Petersburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Sebastian was born on 10 Jun 1827 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 15 Feb 1899 at age 71.

Marriage Notes: According to "Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940" Sophia and Sebastion were married on 28 Oct 1852 at:

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,York Springs,Adams,Pennsylvania

According to "Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885 - 1950" Sophia Cath. Leas and Sibastian Fickes were married on 05 Feb 1853 at, Adams County, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Residence, 9 Jul 1870, York Springs, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

817 M i. William Irvin Fickes ²³⁴ was born on 15 Mar 1853 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 22 Sep 1922 in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ at age 69.

818 M ii. Jacob Warren Fickes ⁹⁰ was born on 6 Aug 1854 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died vef 1860 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 6.

819 M iii. Henry L. Fickes ²³⁴ was born on 6 Sep 1855 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Jan 1928 in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ at age 72.

820 F iv. Elizabeth Fickes ²³⁴ was born in 1857 in Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1923^⁹⁰ at age 66.

+ 821 F v. Ella Catherine Fickes ²³⁴ was born in Nov 1859 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 26 Dec 1943 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84.

822 M vi. Dalby L. Fickes ²³⁴ was born on 28 Dec 1861 in York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 23 Dec 1942 in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 80. Another name for Dalby was Dalbys L. Fickes.⁹⁰ ²³⁵

823 F vii. Clara Mohaba Fickes ⁹⁰ ²³⁴ was born about 1864 in Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 28 Jun 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ about age 26.

824 M viii. Keller Curtis Fickes ²³⁴ was born on 23 Jul 1865 in Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ and died on 6 Dec 1935 in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ at age 70.

825 F ix. Sarah Fickes ⁹⁰ was born on 27 Mar 1866 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 23 Dec 1923 in Silver Spring, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 57.

827 F xi. Lilly Effie Fickes ⁹⁰ ²³⁴ was born on 20 Nov 1868 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ and died on 7 Jul 1945 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ at age 76. Another name for Lilly was Lillie E. Fickes.²³⁵

828 F xii. Lydiann Fickes ²³⁵ was born on 11 Jan 1871 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ and died on 8 Aug 1954 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ at age 83.

829 F xiii. Cora M. Fickes ²³⁵ was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Jul 1943 in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁹⁰ about age 69.

• United States Census: Resided, 1860, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Silver Spring, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Carlisle borough Ward 4, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1920, Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Silver Spring, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Carlisle borough Ward 4, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA. ⁹¹

831 M i. Leas ²³⁶ was born on 25 May 1872, died on 10 Jun 1872, and was buried in Hampton Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Reading Township, York County, PA.

833 M iii. Darley E. Leas ²³⁶ ²³⁷ was born about 1876 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 13 Feb 1880 about age 4, and was buried in Hampton Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Reading Township, York County, PA.

+ 836 M vi. Harry William Lease ²³⁸ was born on 20 Feb 1881 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Jun 1926 at age 45, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.^⁵³

838 M viii. Frank Hartman Leas ⁹¹ was born on 4 Apr 1885 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 2 Jan 1949 at age 63, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.^⁵³

Frank married Henrietta. Henrietta was born about 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA.

279. Benjamin Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born on 24 Sep 1813 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Feb 1892 at age 78, and was buried in Vicksburg Cemetery.

Benjamin married Mary Ann Barton ²³⁹ in 1838. Mary was born about 1816, died on 22 Nov 1899 about age 83, and was buried in Vicksburg Cemetery.

280. Daniel Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 8 Feb 1815 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Sep 1886 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA at age 71.

Daniel married Soloma Schnee ¹ ³⁵ on 1 Oct 1840. Soloma was born on 24 Nov 1822 in Perry Township, Snyder County, PA and died on 2 Jul 1860 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA at age 37.

844 F i. Mary A. Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born about 1842 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA.

845 F ii. Elizabeth Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 7 Nov 1843 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Jun 1865 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA at age 21.

846 F iii. Sarah E. Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born about 1847 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA.

847 M iv. Phillip H. Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 16 Jul 1848 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 May 1869 in Perry Township, Snyder County, PA at age 20.

848 F v. Catharine Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 2 Feb 1850 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA and died on 7 Aug 1857 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA at age 7.

849 M vi. John Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 18 Sep 1850 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 21 Jan 1876 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA at age 25.

850 M vii. Thomas Leas ¹ was born about 1853 in Union County, Pennsylvania, USA.

851 M viii. Jacob Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 22 May 1858 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA and died on 28 Jan 1864 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA at age 5.

852 F ix. Catherine Alice Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born about 1859 in Perry Township, Snyder Co., PA.

283. Rev. Isaac Jacob Leas ¹ ³⁴ ⁹² was born on 14 Jun 1821 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 27 Sep 1895 in Pike Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74, and was buried in Snyders United Brethern Church Cemetery, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: Birth date and place and death date and place provided by Gene Waite

Isaac married Mary A. Tomey ¹ ³⁴ ⁹² about 1841. Mary was born about 1823 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA^³³ and died on 25 Mar 1914 in Pennsylvania, USA about age 91. Another name for Mary was Mary Toomey.²⁴⁰

+ 853 M i. William Henry Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 25 Jul 1842 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 7 Jul 1911 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 68, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 855 F iii. Rebecca F. Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born in 1846 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 May 1911 at age 65.

856 F iv. Elizabeth J. Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born on 22 Apr 1847 in Curwensville, Clearfield County, PA., died on 22 Feb 1928 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA^²⁴⁰ at age 80, and was buried in Feb 1928 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 857 F v. Carrissa (Clara) Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born in 1850 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA^³³ and died on 16 Feb 1928 at age 78.

858 F vi. Henrietta (Hettie) M. Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born in 1852 and died in 1924 in Clearwater County, Pennsylvania at age 72.

+ 859 F vii. Anna Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in 1854 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1924 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 70, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

288. John H. Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 5 Jul 1832 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jan 1919 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86.

John married Catherine Bear,¹ ³⁵ daughter of William Bear ³³ and Sarah Raudabach,³³ on 12 Jun 1862 in Madisonburg, Centre, PA.³³ Catherine was born on 10 Jul 1841 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³³ Another name for Catherine was Baer.²⁴¹

+ 860 M i. Emory Bair Lease ³³ was born on 8 Apr 1863 in New Berlin, Union, Pa and died on an unknown date.

+ 861 F ii. Minnie Sara Lease ³³ was born on 6 Feb 1865 in State College, Centre, PA and died on an unknown date.

+ 862 M iii. Herman J. Lease ³³ was born on 23 Apr 1867 in Plainfield, Will, IL.

292. Dr. Charles Albright Leas ¹ was born on 28 Jan 1822 in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 18 Mar 1888 in Glyndon, Baltimore Co., PA at age 66.

General Notes: From the Political Graveyard web page (http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/leakin-leaver.html)

Leas, Charles A. \emdash of Baltimore, Md. Born in Pennsylvania. U.S. Consul in Reval, 1859-61; Stockholm, 1861-62; Belize City, 1862-65. Burial location unknown.

Glyndon History (http://historicglyndon.org/history.html)

Glyndon, Maryland, located northwest of the City of Baltimore, still maintains much of the charm it had as a Victorian summer village over 100 years ago. It might be said that the arrival of the Western Maryland Railroad in 1860 promoted the early location and growth of the town of Glyndon. The area itself was beautiful with green expanses and tall trees; an elevation above sea level of almost 700 feet provided delightful summers and mild winters.

Prior to 1871, Dr. Charles A. Leas, the first health officer of Baltimore City and a former American consul, made several purchases of land. When he discovered that farming was not his metier, he decided to found a small town. He employed the Baltimore surveyor Augustus Bouldin to lay out the lots and streets, planting rows of maples along the avenues. Baltimore County businessman Samuel P. Townsend also promoted the growth of the town with his purchase and development of a substantial number of acres. He assumed an active role in the community as a merchant, a railroad agent, and a postmaster.

Charles married Elizabeth Moore ¹ ³⁵ on 11 Nov 1840 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

298. Benjamin Leas Long ¹ ⁹⁸ was born on 10 Nov 1819 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 Jan 1894 in Hancock, , Iowa at age 74.

Benjamin married Elizabeth Myers ¹ ⁹⁸ on 21 Oct 1839. Elizabeth was born on 28 May 1818 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 16 Jan 1895 in Hancock, Iowa at age 76.

865 M i. William Myers Long ⁹⁹ was born on 24 Aug 1841 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 24 Jul 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA at age 54.

William married Anna Gault McDermed ⁹⁹ on 9 Nov 1881 in Cook County, Illinois, USA. Anna was born in Indiana, USA and died on 13 Oct 1919 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.

866 M ii. John Corbin Long ⁹⁹ was born on 17 Oct 1842 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 Dec 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA at age 78.

John married Carrie Elizabeth Lunt ⁹⁹ on 17 Feb 1869 in Whiteside County, Illinois. Carrie was born on 2 Jan 1848 in Fulton County, Illinois, USA and died on 14 Feb 1900 at age 52.

867 F iii. Amanda Long ⁹⁹ was born on 14 Nov 1843 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 10 May 1929 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA at age 85.

Amanda married George Ramsey Long,⁹⁹ son of David Long ⁹⁹ and Evaline Ramsey,⁹⁹ on 22 Sep 1863. George was born on 10 Apr 1838 in Williamsburg, , Pennsylvania, and died on 8 May 1916 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA at age 78.

868 F iv. Mary Elizabeth Long ⁹⁹ was born on 25 Feb 1851 and died on 31 Oct 1854 at age 3.

870 F vi. Laura Catherine Long ⁹⁹ was born on 21 Jan 1858 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 24 May 1924 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 66.

Laura married Francis K. Van Fossen ⁹⁹ on 12 Dec 1883. Francis was born in 1859 in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa and died on an unknown date.

Mary married James Doyle.⁹⁹ James was born in 1820 and died on 28 Apr 1859 at age 39.

303. William W. Leas ¹ was born in 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Feb 1896 at age 55, and was buried in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA.

General Notes: Information provided by Mark David Leas (mdldesign2002@yahoo.com) Alternative birth year is 1842

• United States Census: Resided, 1850, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

William married Sarah C. Fox.¹ Sarah was born on 13 Sep 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 18 Mar 1918 at age 76, and was buried in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. Another name for Sarah was Sally C..²⁴³

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

874 F i. Emma Mary Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 18 Oct 1868 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA. Another name for Emma was Mary E. Leas.²⁴³

Emma married Oscar Stiles ¹ ³⁵ on 16 Sep 1891 in 2514 Burt St., Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.³⁵

+ 875 M ii. Charles Elmer Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 10 Jul 1870 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1937 at age 67.

876 M iii. Harry Curtis Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 17 Jan 1875 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 29 Apr 1945 in Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 70.

Harry married Elizabeth Ann Fay ¹ ³⁵ on 12 Sep 1906 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA.

+ 877 F iv. Grace May Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 12 Feb 1877 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 27 Aug 1917 in Adams County, Iowa at age 40.

878 M v. Arthur Clair Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 19 Sep 1880 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Apr 1955 in El Hambr, CA at age 74.

• Resided: U.S. Census, 1850, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 879 F i. Laura E. Leas ¹⁰⁷ was born in 1862 in Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1932 at age 70, and was buried in Millerstown Riverview Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania.

306. Theodore Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 15 Apr 1851 in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Aug 1908 at age 57, and was buried in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Theodore married Isabell M. Fickes ¹ ³⁴ on 4 Oct 1880. Isabell was born on 28 Dec 1856 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 22 Feb 1939 at age 82, and was buried in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

881 M ii. Henry Fickes Leas ¹ was born about 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁴⁵

+ 882 F iii. Edith Jennie Leas ¹ was born on 4 Apr 1888 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁴⁵ died on 12 Dec 1966 in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 78, and was buried in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lyons.

883 M iv. Charles Herbert Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 18 Jun 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA.

Charles married Florence Williams ¹ ³⁴ on 25 Feb 1913 in New Castle County, Delaware, USA. Florence was born about 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Florence was Mabel W. Williams.

885 M vi. Stanley Theodore Leas ¹ was born about 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁴⁵

308. David Porter Leas ¹ ³⁴ ¹¹² was born in 1842 in Charlesburg, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 9 Feb 1916 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes:
"The home of David Porter Leas, of Leas & McVitty, representative leather manufacturer, is an excellent specimen of the Colonial city homes, with amply grounds, coach house, etc. Recently enlarged and modernized, it is classed among the finest west of the Schuylkill river." SW corner of S 40TH ST and PINE ST Philadelphia, PA

Information provided by William Johnson in a e-mail:
David Porter Leas was Treasurer of Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Which is the same place from which he graduated about 1863 See ''New Castle News'' (New Castle, PA), 23 May 1913 "...32nd anniversary of his services as treasurer..."

From Find A Grave:

1916-02-10; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"LEAS - On February 9, 1916, DAVID P. LEAS,aged 73 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services, Saturday, at 3 P. M., at his late residence, 400 S. 40th st. Interment private at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Please omit flowers."

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Philadelphia Ward 27, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

David married Alice H. Humphry,¹ daughter of Myron Humphry ¹ ⁴ and Sarah Fisk,¹ ⁴ in Jan 1867. Alice was born in 1844 in Horse Head, New York, USA, died in 1917 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 73, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Philadelphia Ward 27, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

886 M i. Allen S. Leas died on 26 Nov 1881 in Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey and was buried on 28 Nov 1881 in Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.^²⁴⁶

887 M ii. Fred C. Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in Jun 1871 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 888 M iii. Leroy Porter Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 23 Jun 1875 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1954 at age 79, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

889 F iv. Mabel A. Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in Mar 1877 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, died in Nov 1971 at age 94, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 890 F v. Florence Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in May 1881 and died on an unknown date.

+ 891 M vi. Donald Stewart Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 15 Dec 1886, died on 31 Jan 1979 in Haverford, Delaware County, PA^²⁴⁷ at age 92, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

David next married Doris Elliot Thompson ¹ ³⁵ about 1918 in New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. Doris was born in 1892, died in 1965 at age 73, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

892 M i. Thompson Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 9 Jan 1919, died on 10 Jun 1987 at age 68, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Emily married William Vanderbilt Emery,¹ ⁴ son of Josiah Emery ²⁴⁸ and Julia Ann Beecher,²⁴⁸ on 10 Sep 1873 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA. William was born on 29 Oct 1845 in Wellsboro, Tioga, PA.^²⁴⁹

Mary married James Boggs Graham ²⁵⁰ on 15 Oct 1907. James was born on 12 May 1872 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: # Note:

Annie M. Seibert, Daughter is 36, living in the home of her father in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon Co, PA at the time of the 1880 Census.
Her daughter Effie L. Seibert is 10 and living with them.

• Resided: U.S. Census, 1880, Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

315. Francis J. Leas was born about 1849 in Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Francis was Fanny.

General Notes: # Census: 1880 Shirleysburg, Huntingdon Co, PA
# Note: Fanny J. Harmony and her son Clarence L. are living with Fanny's father, George Leas in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon Co, PA at the time of the 1880 Census.

• Resided: U.S. Census, 1880, Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

897 M i. Clarence L. Harmony ⁵⁸ was born about 1869 in Pennsylvania, USA.

318. Charles W. Leas ¹¹⁴ was born on 15 Aug 1870,^³⁷ died on 26 Jun 1949^³⁷ at age 78, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁷

Charles married Anna M..³⁷ Anna was born on 18 Aug 1876, died on 7 Jun 1948 at age 71, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

898 M i. Charles Adam Leas ³⁷ was born on 19 Oct 1912, died on 2 Jul 1998 at age 85, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Charles married Mabel W..³⁷ Mabel was born on 26 Dec 1911, died on 16 Jan 1993 at age 81, and was buried in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

320. Joseph Mard Eshelman ¹¹⁵ was born on 29 Jul 1854 in Old Ferry, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 31 Aug 1939 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 85.

• United States Census: Resided, 1860, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1870, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 899 M i. Charles Leas Eshelman was born on 13 Feb 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA^³ and died on 1 May 1951 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA at age 69.

Joseph next married Carrie May Snyder.¹¹⁵ Carrie was born on 5 Mar 1881 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 30 Nov 1955 in Ventor City, , NJ at age 74.

322. John De Lap ³⁹ was born on 5 Oct 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 3 Mar 1879 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 55.

John married Anna Marie Yeatts on 14 Oct 1845 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna was born on 2 Aug 1822 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 17 Apr 1904 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 81.

+ 900 M i. Silas Charles DeLap ³⁹ was born on 26 Jul 1846 in York Springs, Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 18 Jun 1931 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 84.

901 M ii. William Leonard DeLap ³⁹ was born on 4 Apr 1849 in Heidlersburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 Jan 1921 in Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, USA at age 71.

904 F v. Mary DeLap ³⁹ was born on 4 Dec 1855 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 1 Nov 1929 at age 73.

327. Catherine Elizabeth Schriver ³⁹ was born on 14 May 1830 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1889 in Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 59.

Catherine married John Kunkel ³⁹ on 8 Mar 1849 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. John was born in 1823 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 23 Jul 1889 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 66.

906 M i. William Francis Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 12 Dec 1849 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 18 Apr 1909 in Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 59.

907 M ii. Jacob Adam Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 19 Sep 1851 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Feb 1930 in Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 78.

908 M iii. John H. Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 29 Aug 1856 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 31 Aug 1857 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 1.

909 F iv. Sarah Margaret Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 26 Mar 1857 in Butler, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 30 Sep 1929 in 452 Junction Ave, Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA at age 72.

910 M v. Joseph E. Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 15 Oct 1858 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 21 Jun 1860 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 1.

911 M vi. Uriah M. Kunkel ³⁹ was born in 1861 and died on 25 Sep 1867 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 6.

912 F vii. Mary Elizabeth Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 11 Jan 1864 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 10 Jan 1960 in Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 95.

913 F viii. Ruthanna Abigail Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 4 Nov 1864 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 17 Mar 1936 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA at age 71.

914 F ix. Amanda Jane Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 20 Feb 1868 in Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA and died on 25 Feb 1893 in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA at age 25.

915 F x. Martha Ellen Kunkel ³⁹ was born on 27 Oct 1873 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA and died in 1952 at age 79.

General Notes: Benjamin and Susannah had nine children: John, Charlotte E., Lillian T., Rosa F., Nancy A., Eva C., Lola D., Benjamin and another unnamed child.

Susannah married Benjamin Easton ¹ ¹¹⁸ about 1857. Benjamin was born on 4 Dec 1836 in Logan County, Ohio, USA.

363. Susan Wonders ¹ was born on 12 Nov 1827 and died on 22 Dec 1908 at age 81.

Susan married John Horn ¹ on 4 Dec 1848 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

364. Daniel Wonders ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1829 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹¹⁹ and died on 1 Mar 1901 at age 71.

General Notes:
DANIEL WONDERS, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; is one of the most successful and well-known farmers in the county, and was born Sept. 10, 1829, in York Co., Pa.; he is a son of Jacob and Christiana (Lease) Wonders, both of whom were born in that county; his father followed teaming in early life, and was detailed as a teamster in the war of 1812; after his marriage, however, he went to farming, and in 1836, wooed to this county, where he resided eighteen months, and then went back to Venango Co., Pa., where his father had bought a large tract of land for the purpose of giving each of his children a farm. Jacob sold his in 1844, and carne to this county and settled in Zane Tp., where he died in 1877, and his wife one year previous. Daniel went to the blacksmiths' trade when 19 years old, and after an apprenticeship of two years returned to his father's, where he worked at the trade and on the farm-for two years, and then commenced dealing in stock; he followed that, together with farming, with the best of success for many years, and by his own exertions has accumulated a handsome property, owning two good farm:, and has built good and substantial buildings; he has not dealt in stock of late years, preferring a quieter life; he was married Sept. 13, 1853, to Elizabeth, daughter of Richard M. and Margaret (Henry) Dickinson; she was born April 5, 1826, in this county, her parents being among the first settlers of the county, and are both yet living, having been married sixty-two years. Daniel's marriage has been blessed with three children - Margaret M., George M. and Mary C.; the eldest is married to Wallace Jameson. He has beet a member of the Agricultural Society for nine years, and he and wife and two eldest children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he was a Democrat in early life, but has been a Republican since the organization of that party

Daniel married Elizabeth Dickinson,¹ daughter of Richard M. Dickinson ¹¹⁹ and Margaret Henry,¹¹⁹ on 13 Sep 1853. Elizabeth was born on 5 Apr 1826 in Logan County, Ohio, USA.^¹¹⁹

Samuel married Susan Courter ¹ on 27 Sep 1855. Susan was born in 1834 and died in 1917 at age 83.

+ 930 F i. Virginia A. Wonders ¹ was born on 2 Oct 1857, died on 12 Sep 1920 at age 62, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Jeff Township, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

+ 931 M ii. James Crew Wonders ¹ was born on 10 Dec 1860 and died on 6 Jun 1927 at age 66.

932 F iii. Christine Wonders ¹ was born on 5 Apr 1863 and died in 1866 at age 3.

+ 933 M iv. Frank E. Wonders ¹ was born on 25 Jul 1866 and died on 9 Oct 1954 at age 88.

369. John Leas ¹ was born on 5 Aug 1809,^¹²² died on 17 Jan 1887 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹²³ at age 77, and was buried in Bermudian Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Washington Twp, York Co, PA.

John married Mary Lerew.¹ Mary was born on 8 Sep 1816 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 21 Mar 1875 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^¹²³ at age 58, and was buried in Bermudian Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Washington Twp, York Co, PA.^¹²²

939 M iii. John N. Leas ¹ was born on 26 Mar 1836 and died on 23 Dec 1856 at age 20.

941 F v. Mary Ann Leas ¹²³ was born on 25 Sep 1840 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 18 Jun 1911 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 70, and was buried on 21 Jun 1911 in Altland Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania, USA.

Mary married Joseph S. Beck ¹²³ about 1865 in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Joseph was born on 9 Aug 1815 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 30 Aug 1896 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 81, and was buried in Altland Cemetery, York, Pennsylvania, USA.

Mary next married Benjamin Lerew ¹²³ on 25 Dec 1860 in Zion Lutheran Church, York, PA. Benjamin was born in 1835 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Jacob married Adaline Jones Lathim,²⁵¹ daughter of William Kenly Lathim ²⁵¹ and Elvira Cynthia Bunch,²⁵¹ on 26 Sep 1861. Adaline was born on 15 Oct 1846 in Missouri, USA and died on 11 Feb 1886 at age 39.

+ 944 M viii. Adam L. Leas ¹²³ was born in 1848 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 Aug 1928 in Huntsdale, , Pensylvania at age 80.

945 M ix. Christian Leas ¹²³ was born in 1853 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on an unknown date.

946 F x. Elizabeth Leas ¹²³ was born in 1854 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

947 M xi. Reuben Leas was born on 9 Mar 1856 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹²³ died on 4 Sep 1863 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^{¹²² ¹²³} at age 7, and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.

948 F xii. Ellen Leas ¹²² was born on 21 Jul 1858 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 21 Mar 1859 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.

370. Peter Leas ¹ was born on 11 Dec 1811, died on 4 Mar 1890 at age 78, and was buried in Bermudian Church Cem, Washington Twp, York Co., PA.

General Notes: Tombstone - b. Dec 11, 1811, d. Mar. 4, 1890, age: 78y 2m 23d

HUSBAND NOTES: Peter LEAS
Birth(1):
Census(2): Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Birthplace State County Location Year

LEAS PETER 48 M W PA PA YORK DOVER TWP 1860

12/13
Peter Leas, 48, farmer, 3000/510 All born PA
Anne, 46
Mary, 21
Lovina, 19

John, 17
Samuel, 15
Peter, 13
Michael, 11
Annie, 7
William, 5

Peter married Anna.¹ Anna was born on 10 Jul 1813, died on 8 Feb 1896 at age 82, and was buried in Bermudian Church Cem, Washington Twp, York Co., PA. Another name for Anna was Anne.

371. James Leas ¹ was born on 18 Jan 1814, died on 1 Jan 1879 at age 64, and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.^¹²²

James married Rebecca Unknown.¹ Rebecca was born in 1811, died on 30 Apr 1881 at age 70, and was buried in Bermudian Church Washington Twp, York Co., PA.

+ 965 M ix. Nathaniel Leas ¹ was born in Nov 1851 in Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁵⁴ died on 16 Nov 1917 at age 66, and was buried in Bermudian Church Cem, Washington Twp., York Co., PA.

372. Valentine L. Leas ¹ was born in 1816, died on 13 Jan 1898 at age 82, and was buried in Bermudian Church, Washington Twp, York Co., PA.

General Notes: Fleck's notes say birth 14 Feb 1820 Bermudian Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Washington Twp, York Co., PA shows Amelia Leas, Sep 16, 1863 (only date), daughter of Valentine & Lydia Leas Also, Elysas S., Jan 17, 1862, age: 4y 11m 24d, son of Valentine & Lydia Leas Tombstone - Jan 13, 1898, age: 77y 10m 29d

Valentine married Lydia C. Sauer.,¹ daughter of John Sauer ⁴⁹ and Mary,.⁴⁹ Lydia was born on 30 Jan 1819, died on 2 Jun 1882 at age 63, and was buried in Bermudian Cem, Washington Twp, York Co., PA.

+ 966 F i. Amanda Leas ¹ was born on 22 Nov 1851 and died on 29 May 1924 at age 72.

+ 967 M ii. John Sower Leas ¹ was born on 6 Oct 1857, died on 11 Nov 1927 at age 70, and was buried in Red Run Cemetery, Washington Twp.

968 F iii. Amelia Leas ¹²² died on 16 Sep 1863 and was buried in Bermudian Brethren Cem., Wash. Twp, York Co, PA.

969 M iv. Elysas S. Leas ¹²² was born about 1858 and died on 17 Jan 1862 about age 4.

374. Jemima Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jul 1822 and died on 8 Apr 1894 at age 71.

General Notes: http://midatlantic.rootsweb.com/familyhart/ shows her name as Jemmima Jacobs.

Jemima married Andrew Dierdorff.,¹ ¹³⁵ son of Jacob Dierdorff ¹ ¹³⁴ and Rebecca Leas,.⁴⁹ Andrew was born in 1818 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania and died on 7 Jul 1896 in Fordville, Paradise Township, York, Penn at age 78.

970 M i. John Dierdorff ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1861 and died in 1924 at age 63.

971 M ii. Andrew Dierdorff ¹ was born on 3 May 1861 and died about 6 Apr 1930 about age 68.

972 F iii. Amanda Dierdorff ¹ was born on 3 May 1861 and died on 7 Sep 1927 at age 66.

973 M iv. Absalom Dierdorff ¹ ¹³⁴ was born in 1862, died on 1 Sep 1942 at age 80, and was buried in Fordville, Paradise Twp, York Co., PA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Hamilton, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. ²⁵⁵

Joshua married Catherine Gipe.¹ Catherine was born on 17 Nov 1823, died on 27 Feb 1890 at age 66, and was buried in Mummerts Meeting House Cemetery, Abbottstown, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Hamilton, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. ²⁵⁵

+ 977 M iii. William G. Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jan 1859 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁵⁵ died on 27 Sep 1915 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁵⁶ at age 56, and was buried in Mummerts Meetinghouse Cemetery, Abbottstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

Daniel married Nehama Woolsey ¹ ¹²⁷ in 1847 in Logan, OH. Nehama was born in St. Louis.

Daniel married Caroline Arnold.,²⁵⁷ daughter of Thomas Arnold ²⁵⁷ and Living. Another name for Caroline was Mary Jane.²⁵⁷

Daniel next married Mary Jane Arnold,¹ ¹²⁷ daughter of Thomas Arnold ²⁵⁷ and Living, in 1857.²⁵⁷ Mary was born in 1839 and died on 26 Jul 1897^²⁵⁷ at age 58.

+ 980 M i. Amos Christopher Lease ¹ ¹²⁷ ²⁵⁸ was born on 27 Jun 1858 in Clarke County, Iowa, died about 20 Dec 1927 in Ordway, , Colorado about age 69, and was buried in Ordway Cemetery, Ordway, , Colorado.

+ 981 F ii. Cora Belle Leas ¹ ²⁵⁹ was born on 18 Feb 1864 in Ellston, Iowa, died on 24 May 1952 at age 88, and was buried on 27 May 1952 in Denver, Adams, CO.^³³

982 M iii. Grant Arthur Lease ²⁵⁷ was born on 23 Dec 1867 and died on 18 Jan 1959 at age 91.

984 F v. Mary Alice Lease ²⁵⁷ was born on 25 Nov 1878 and died on 20 Aug 1896 at age 17.

985 M vi. Abraham Leas ²⁵⁷ was born in 1882 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes:
ANDREW D. LEAS, farmer; P. O., Harper. Jacob Leas was a native of Germany, and emigrated to Pennsylvania prior to the Revolutionary war. Stephen Leas his son, was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1812. His wife was Susan Gate, who was the daughter of John Gates, whose father also came from Germany. Andrew D. Leas was Stephen's son, and was born May 25, 1818, in Logan Co., O. On the 4th day of October, 1845, he married Catherine Strickland, daughter of George Strickland, of York Co., Pa.; she was born Oct. 10, 1818. The children of A. D. Leas are-Stephen C., born Jan. 18, 1847; Mary Ann, July 5, 1854; Susan, July 15, 1855, and Sarah, Oct. 14, 1860. By occupation, Andrew D. Leas is a farmer, and many of his broad acres are the rich alluvial deposits of the historic Rush Creek bottom land, and near the romantic lake of that name; he raises and deals in stock, making sheep a specialty, but the other stocks also, to an unusual extent amongst farmers; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, Rush Creek Lodge, No. 24, and the church connections of the family are with that branch known as the Christian Church. By this, the name and example of A. D. Leas are handed to the succeeding generations of those who take descent from him.

Andrew married Catharine Strickland,¹ ¹²⁵ daughter of George Strickland ¹¹⁹ and Living, on 4 Oct 1845.¹²⁵ Catharine was born on 10 Oct 1818.^¹¹⁹

General Notes:
From the Logan County, Jefferson Township web page (http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Logan/LoganJefferson.htm)

S. Y . LEASE, real estate send money loan agent, Zanesfield. This gentleman is the fifth child of a family of twelve children horn to Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease. Stephen lease was a native of York Co., Pa. He was born in 1781; his wife was a native of the same place, and was born in 1789; they were married in 1811, and carne to this county in 1812, making the journey by team. They bought some land and made this their residence until his death in 1867; Mrs. Lease died in 1876. Of their twelve children seven are living; all are married and all are farmers except S. Y.; he was born on his father's farm, on the headwaters of Mad River, Sept. 23, 1819, and lived at home for forty years. His school facilities were confined to a few terms of subscription school in an old log cabin with slat scats and oiled paper windows. He worked with the family until he was about 35 years of age, when his father deeded him and Iris two brothers, Andrew and John, each 150 acres of land. These brothers farmed their land in partnership, and made purchases of land for their joust account. Sept 3, 1860, S. Y. Lease and Miss Hannah Daughherty. were united in the bonds of wedlock, and soon after took up their residence in Zanesfield, where they have since lived. He has followed the real estate business and loaned money; he has also been engaged in the drug business on several occasions in Zanesfield. Of the three children Born to the marriage, but one is living, Belle, born July 5, 1877.

Stephen married Hannah Daugherty,¹ ¹²⁵ daughter of Jarvis Daugherty ¹¹⁹ and Hannah Marmon,¹¹⁹ on 3 Sep 1860 in Logan County, Ohio, USA.¹²⁵ Hannah was born about 1824.

380. Hannah Leas ¹ ¹²⁵ was born on 2 May 1821 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Feb 1903 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH^¹²⁹ at age 81.

Hannah married Richard Brown Pash,¹²⁹ son of John Henry Pash ¹²⁹ and Catherine Moreland,¹²⁹ on 15 Apr 1841 in Logan County, Ohio, USA. Richard was born on 19 Aug 1812 in Fairfax County, VA and died on 26 Dec 1895 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 83.

+ 991 M i. Colbert Benton Brown Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 12 Mar 1842 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 23 Mar 1919 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 77, and was buried on 25 Mar 1919 in Fulton Cemetery, Logan Co, OH.

992 F ii. Nancy Ann Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 1 Apr 1844 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 25 Aug 1845 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 1.

993 M iii. John Richard Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 23 Oct 1845 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died in Nov 1926 at age 81, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Logan Co, OH.

994 M iv. William Henry Lawrence Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 1 Oct 1847 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 6 Jan 1925 at age 77, and was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Muncie, Delaware Co, IN.

995 M v. George Albert Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 13 Nov 1849 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 5 Nov 1926 near Coffey, Daviess Co., MO at age 76, and was buried on 7 Nov 1926 in Pleasant Ridge, Bethany, Harrison Co, MO.

996 M vi. Stephen Leas Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 4 Sep 1851 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died in 1885 at age 34, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Logan Co, OH.

997 F vii. Adelade Amanda Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 27 Dec 1853 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 15 Nov 1855 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 1.

998 F viii. Dora Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 2 Aug 1857 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 18 Dec 1869 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 12, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Logan Co, OH.

999 F ix. Cora Ida Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 8 Dec 1859 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 5 Oct 1918 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH at age 58, and was buried on 7 Oct 1918 in Huntsville Cem, Huntsville, Logan Co, OH.

1000 M x. Oliver Gordon Meade Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 28 Oct 1863 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Apr 1954 in Huntsville Cem, Huntsville, Logan Co, OH at age 90, and was buried in Huntsville Cem, Huntsville, Logan Co, OH.

General Notes:
MRS. LYDIA DAUGHHERTY, farming; P. O., Zanesfield; was born in this township, March 6, 1829; is the eighth child of the family, born to Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease, who were among the early pioneers of this county. Mrs. Daughherty was married Dec. 25, 1860, to William, whose name she bears. He was born April 19, 1818, in this township and is a son of Jarvis and Hannah (Marmon) Daughherty. Jarvis D. was a native of the Emerald Isle, and emigrated to this State at an early time, and purchased 400 acres south of Zanesfield, which he settled upon, and raised a family of six children, of which number William was the eldest. Alter the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. William D., they located on part of the homestead farm. March 7, 1874, her husband was removed by death, leaving three children to mourn his departure, whose names are Susie, born Aug. 11, 1863; Jennie, Nov. 11, 18656, and Zaccheus, Sept. 7, 1868. Since his death she has resided on the farm, which is farmed under her supervision

Lydia married William Daugherty,¹ ¹²⁵ son of Jarvis Daugherty ¹¹⁹ and Hannah Marmon,¹¹⁹ on 25 Dec 1860.¹²⁵ William was born on 19 Apr 1819 in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹¹⁹ and died on 7 Mar 1874^¹¹⁹ at age 54.

382. John Jackson Lease ¹ ¹²⁵ was born on 8 Feb 1825 in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 26 Mar 1899 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 74, and was buried in Lease Cemetery, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes:
J. J. LEASE, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; was born in this township Feb. 3, 1825; is the sun of Stephen and Susannah (Gates) Lease. Stephen was born in 1798 in Pennsylvania, and came West about the year 1812, making his first stand on the farm where John Hoge now lives, where he remained about two ,years, and then located on the farm now owned by Jacob Lease, where he purchased 290 acres, which was at that time as the primitive forest., in a perfectly wild state; here he built him a cabin, and lived the real life of a frontiersman. John J. lived with his father until his death, and, in fact, since that time has never been very far from the old homestead. The death of his father occurred in 1867, his mother's about ten years afterwards. Oct. 7, 1865, John J. was married to Cynthia A. Tittsworth, who. was born in 1839 in this county; she was a daughter of William and Sarah (Dunston) Tittsworth. Since Mr. Lease's marriage he has resided on the firm he now owns, which is adjacent to and a part of the original homestead; has eight children - Stephen, James D., Susanah, Ann, Emma, Dora, Charles and Clara. He has a good farm of 255 acres of land.

John married Cynthia A. Tittsworth,¹ ¹²⁵ daughter of William Tittsworth ¹¹⁹ and Sarah Dunston,¹¹⁹ on 7 Oct 1865 in Logan County, Ohio, USA.¹²⁵ Cynthia was born on 24 Sep 1838 in Logan County, Ohio, USA,^¹²⁶ died on 29 Jan 1911 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 72, and was buried in Lease Cemetery, Logan County, Ohio, USA.^¹²⁶

1005 F ii. Susanah Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born on 12 Dec 1869 in Jefferson, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ and died on 28 May 1913 in Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 43.

+ 1006 M iii. Charles Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born in Feb 1870 in Ohio, USA and died on 26 Dec 1952 in Galion, Crawford County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 82.

+ 1007 M iv. James D. Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born in 1872 and died on 1 May 1939 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 67.

1008 F v. Anna Mae Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born on 1 Aug 1872 in Jefferson, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ and died on 18 Jun 1948 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 75.

+ 1009 F vi. Emma Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born about 1873 in Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ and died on 25 Sep 1929 in Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ about age 56.

+ 1010 F vii. Dora May Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born in 1879 and died 1915 or 14 Feb 1957 in Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 36.

1011 F viii. Clara Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born about 1880 in Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ and died on 5 Dec 1961 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ about age 81.

1012 F ix. Flora Lease ¹²⁶ was born about 1882 in Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

383. Anna S. Leas ¹²⁴ was born on 21 Jan 1829 in Ohio, USA and died on 25 Nov 1912 in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 83.

Anna married James M. Dunson.,¹²⁴ ²⁶¹ son of James Dunson ²⁶² and Cynthia Bainbridge,.²⁶² James was born in 1827 and died on 8 Apr 1888 in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 61.

+ 1015 M iii. James William Dunson ²⁶¹ was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 1 Sep 1933 in Rush Creek Township, Logan County, OH at age 74.

+ 1017 M v. Daniel L. Dunson ²⁶¹ was born on 6 Jul 1861 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 8 Oct 1938 in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Lake Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 77.

1018 F vi. Susan Ann "Susie" Dunson ²⁶¹ was born in Nov 1864 in OH and died on an unknown date.

Charles married Ottie May Arbegast,²⁶² daughter of Aaron Arbegast ²⁶² and Flora Elliott,²⁶² on 23 Dec 1904. Ottie was born about 1884 in OH.

General Notes:
JACOB LEASE, farmer; P. O., Bellefontaine; is the youngest of the family born to Stephen Lease, and was the eleventh child; he was born Dec. 1, 1830, on the farm he now owns, which was the homestead place, which he has never left. In 1865 he was married to Susanna Everingham; she was born 1843, in this county; she was a daughter of Henry and Sophronia (Donaldson) Everingham. Seven children are the result of this union, who are Anna M., Susan O., Jacob A., Lillie R., John J,, Ettie and Katie. He has 145 acres of land; the house is situated on the upland overlooking the valley below, which is rich bottom land.

Jacob married Susanna Everingham,¹ ¹²⁵ daughter of Henry Everingham ¹¹⁹ and Sophronia Donaldson,¹¹⁹ in 1865.¹²⁵ Susanna was born in 1843 in Logan County, Ohio, USA.^¹¹⁹

Henry married Mary Unknown.¹ ¹³² Mary was born on 6 Nov 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 12 Apr 1876 at age 72, and was buried in Red Run Cemetery, Washington Twp.

+ 1029 M ii. Henry S. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 23 Mar 1839 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 7 Jun 1892 in Hellam Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 53, and was buried in Kretuz Creeke Cemetery, Hellam Twp.

387. Leah Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1811, died in 1877 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁸ at age 66, and was buried in Lower Bermudian Lutheran Church Cemetery, Latimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1850, Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1860, Lattimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Leah married Adam Leake.¹ ²⁶³ Adam was born about 1795 in Massachusetts, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1850, Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. ²⁶⁵

+ 1033 M ii. Adam Leake ¹ ¹³² was born on 5 Feb 1849 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Apr 1923 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74.

1035 F iv. Mary Leake ¹ ¹³² was born on 13 Jan 1853 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁶⁷

Mary married Reuben Griest ¹ ¹³² on 23 May 1872 in Dillsbury, York Co, Pennsylvania.²⁶⁷ Reuben was born on 18 May 1848 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁶⁷

388. Eliza Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1812 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1870.

Eliza married Benjamin Myers ¹ about 1837 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹³² Benjamin was born on 2 May 1811 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1870.

1036 M i. Alfred Myers ¹ ¹³² was born in 1838 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1037 M ii. David L. Myers ¹ ¹³² was born in 1840 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1038 F iii. Sarah Ann Myers ¹ ¹³² was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1910.

Sarah married George Phillips.¹ ¹³² George was born in Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 1039 M iv. Joseph Leas Myers ¹ ¹³² was born on 22 Feb 1844 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Oct 1944 in Mission, TX at age 100.

1041 M vi. Benjamin F. Myers ¹ ¹³² was born in 1849 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

389. David H. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in Sep 1814 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 2 Aug 1862 in Latimore Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 47, and was buried in Bermudian Lutheran Cemetery, Adams Co.,.

David married Sarah Unknown.¹ ²⁶⁴ Sarah was born in 1811, died on 20 Jun 1868 in Latimore Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 57, and was buried in Bermudian Lutheran Cemetery, Adams Co.,.

+ 1043 F i. Lydia Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 26 Jul 1839 in Hampton, PA and died on 18 Mar 1900 at age 60.

1047 F v. Margaret Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 17 Jul 1849 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 30 Aug 1862 at age 13, and was buried in Bermudian Lutheran Cem., Adams Co., PA.

391. Jesse Leas ¹ was born on 25 May 1816 in Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1892 in Latimore Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 76, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Latimore Twp., Adams County, PA.

Jesse married Mary Asper ¹ ²⁶⁴ about 1842 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born on 29 Mar 1820, died on 6 Apr 1891 in Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 71, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co., PA.

1049 F ii. Susannah Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1844 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1050 F iii. Mary Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 11 Mar 1852 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1051 M iv. William Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 7 Jan 1857 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 1052 F v. Sarah Ann Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 27 Mar 1875 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

392. Anson Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1818 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1860 at age 42.

Anson married Susannah Chronister.¹ ²⁶⁴ Susannah was born in 1815 and died in 1870-1879 at age 55.

393. Lydia Leas ¹ ¹³² was born 1822 OR 1823 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 6 Feb 1855 in Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 33.

Lydia married Owen Griest ¹ on 11 Sep 1845 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹³² Owen was born on 8 Jun 1818 in York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1850.

394. Aaron Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 14 Mar 1824 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Feb 1887 at age 62, and was buried in Mount Olivet United Church of Christ Cemetery, East Berlin, Adams Co., PA. Another name for Aaron was Aaron.

Aaron married Harriett Unknown.¹ ²⁶⁴ Harriett was born on 6 Feb 1829, died on 3 Mar 1881 at age 52, and was buried in Mount Olivet United Church of Christ Cemetery, East Berlin, Adams Co., PA.

1067 M iii. Samauel Armstrong Leas ¹ ¹³² was born in 1850 and died on 6 Apr 1897 at age 47.

1068 F iv. Mary J. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 20 Aug 1852, died on 22 Feb 1857 at age 4, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co, PA.

1069 F v. Sophia A. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 10 Feb 1856, died on 28 Feb 1857 at age 1, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co, PA.

1070 M vi. Jerry T. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 9 Mar 1858, died on 12 Mar 1864 at age 6, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co, PA.

+ 1072 F viii. Lillie L. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 21 Dec 1866, died on 10 Feb, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co, PA.

1073 M ix. Wolford A. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 18 Mar 1872 and died on 24 Jul 1927 at age 55.

Catherine married William Chronister.¹ ²⁶⁴ William was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania, USA.

396. Susannah Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 9 Jun 1829, died on 15 Feb 1883 at age 53, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co, PA.

Susannah married William Alexander Eichelberger,¹ ²⁶⁴ son of John Eichelberger ¹ ²⁶⁸ and Living, on 19 Sep 1852 in Holy Trinity Luth Ch, York Springs, PA.¹³² William was born on 10 Mar 1819 in Adams County or York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 15 Jan 1883 at age 63, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cem., Upper Bermudian Cem., Adams Co., PA.^²⁶⁹

1080 M i. John Eichelberger ²⁷⁰ was born about 1848 in Pennsylvania, USA.

1081 M ii. Jonas William Eichelberger ¹ ²⁶⁸ was born in 1854 and died in Jan 1879 at age 25.

1082 F iii. Elizabeth Anna Eichelberger ¹ ²⁶⁸ was born on 27 Sep 1855 and died on 28 Oct 1878 at age 23.

1083 M iv. Benjamin Franklin Eichelberger ¹ ¹³² was born on 20 Jun 1859, died on 6 Apr 1940 at age 80, and was buried in Brick Bethel Cem, Fairview Twp, York Co.

Benjamin married Sarah Elizabeth Foulk,¹ daughter of Samuel Klineyoung Foulk ²⁶⁹ and Hannah Phillipine Sell,²⁶⁹ on 18 Mar 1889 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Sarah was born on 5 Jul 1861 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 28 Sep 1910 at age 49, and was buried in Brick Bethel Cem, Fairview Twp, York Co..

General Notes: Married 4 times ?

Living in Bainbridge, Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1880.

Jonas married Margaret E..²⁷¹ Margaret was born about 1845 in Pennsylvania, USA.

1087 M i. Carmi M. B. Leas was born about 1873 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁷¹

400. David Leas ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1816 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 13 Dec 1861 at age 45, and was buried in Rossville, Pennsylvania/USA.

David married Sara Ann Marsh Walker,¹ daughter of John Walker ¹ ²⁷² and Lydia Marsh,¹ ²⁷² on 26 Apr 1837. Sara was born on 30 Mar 1809, died on 9 Jul 1870 at age 61, and was buried in Rossville, Pennsylvania/USA.

+ 1090 F i. Mary Ann W. Leas ¹ was born on 30 Sep 1838 and died on 25 Feb 1881 at age 42.

1091 M ii. John W. Leas ¹ ²⁷² was born on 1 May 1840 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 3 Jan 1867 at age 26.

+ 1092 F iii. Lydia Ann W. Leas ¹ ²⁷² was born on 15 Nov 1841 in Wellsville, York Co., PA and died on 8 Mar 1819 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age -22.

1093 M iv. Leonard W. Leas ¹ ²⁷² was born on 14 Sep 1843 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 11 May 1866 at age 22.

1094 F v. Sarah Ann W. Leas ¹ ²⁷² was born on 10 Jan 1846 and died on 17 Jan 1874 at age 28.

1095 F vi. Susanna Leas ¹ was born on 10 Feb 1846 and died on 22 Nov 1848 at age 2.

1096 M vii. David W. Leas ¹ ²⁷² was born on 5 Jul 1850 and died on 28 Feb 1851.

Lyman married Lucy E. Synch ²⁷³ on 2 Feb 1878 in Trumbull County, Ohio, USA.²⁷⁴ Lucy was born about 1860.

401. Phillip Deardorff ¹ ¹³⁵ was born on 8 Jun 1811 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 9 Sep 1890 at age 79.

Phillip married Sarah Spahr.,¹ daughter of Johannes Spahr ¹³⁵ and Sarah Fox,.¹³⁵ Sarah was born on 12 Oct 1805 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA,^¹³⁵ died on 19 Feb 1886^¹³⁵ at age 80, and was buried in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^¹³⁵

404. Andrew Dierdorff ¹ ¹³⁵ was born in 1818 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania and died on 7 Jul 1896 in Fordville, Paradise Township, York, Penn at age 78.

Andrew married Jemima Leas.,¹ daughter of John Leas ¹ and Sarah Jacobs,.¹ Jemima was born on 22 Jul 1822 and died on 8 Apr 1894 at age 71.

409. John Bender Leas ¹ was born on 2 Sep 1823 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 29 Nov 1914 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 91.

General Notes: Subject: John B. Leas - PA & Civil War Author: Dennis Brandt Date: 15 Aug 2001 11:30 PM GMT Email:

Looking for info on Civil War veteran John B. Leas who served with the 87th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Leas (Lees), John B., Cpl Co B; mustered Oct 30, 1861; discharged Jan 3, 1865; born Sep 9, 1823; died Nov 29, 1914; served in the color guard from March 1864; captured at the battle of Monocacy [C.S.R. also says Weldon Railroad] and sent to Danville Prison, paroled at Aikens Landing January 21, 1865; may be buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania

John married Mary Ann Walter,¹ daughter of Adam Walter ²⁷⁵ and Anna Maria Rahn, on 25 Sep 1850. Mary was born on 29 Mar 1830 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 24 Dec 1916 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86.

1102 F i. Louisa Selma Leas ¹ was born on 18 Dec 1851 and died <20 Sep 1897> at age 45.

1103 F ii. Mary Ella Leas ¹ was born on 28 Feb 1855 and died on 31 Jul 1938 at age 83.

+ 1104 M iii. Joseph Walter Leas ¹ was born on 21 Jun 1859 in Strabam Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 May 1942 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82.

1105 M iv. John Heister Leas ¹ was born on 17 Nov 1861 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁷⁵ and died on 8 Mar 1937 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁷⁵ at age 75.

John married Emma H. Smith,¹ daughter of John Smith ¹ ²⁷⁶ and Eleanora Zook,¹ ²⁷⁶ on 22 Dec 1885. Emma was born on 10 Sep 1862.

1106 F v. Margaret Sophia Leas ¹ was born on 25 Sep 1864 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 1107 F vi. Anna Katherine Leas ¹ was born on 3 Oct 1866 in Granite Hill, Pennsylvania, died on 9 Feb 1964^²⁷⁷ at age 97, and was buried in Riegelsville Union Cemetery, Riegelsville, Bucks Co., PA, USA.^³⁸

411. George Leas ¹³⁷ was born on 3 Apr 1828 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 25 Jan 1914 at age 85, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

General Notes: Lived in Westminster Township, Carroll County, Maryland in 1900.

Both of his parents were born in Pennsylvania

Was an officer in the "Door to Virture", a "Mason-like lodge", at Pipe Creek in Carroll County, MD.

George married Esther Ann Spencer,¹³⁷ daughter of James Spencer ¹³⁷ and Ann Brooks,¹³⁷ on 1 Feb 1853. Esther was born on 2 May 1833 in Maryland, USA, died on 20 Jan 1908 at age 74, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

1108 M i. Charles W. Leas ¹³⁷ was born in 1853 in Carroll Co, Maryland,^³³ died in 1919^²⁸⁰ at age 66, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

Charles married Louisa Fowler.,²⁸¹ daughter of Lewis Fowler ²⁸¹ and Louisa Bowersox,.²⁸¹ Louisa was born on 15 Sep 1855 in Carroll Co, Maryland, died on 7 Oct 1934^²⁸⁰ at age 79, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

+ 1110 F iii. Julia Amelia Leas ²⁸² was born in 1857 in Maryland, USA and died in 1932 at age 75.

1111 M iv. Joseph J. Leas ¹³⁷ was born on 1 Nov 1859 in Maryland, USA, died on 5 Jun 1910^²⁸⁰ at age 50, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

Joseph married Anna M. Gist ¹³⁷ on 18 Sep 1884 in Carroll Co, MD. Anna was born on 27 Mar 1856,^²⁸⁰ died on 16 Aug 1902^²⁸⁰ at age 46, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

+ 1112 M v. Harry Martin Leas ¹³⁷ was born in 1863 in Maryland, USA, died in 1939^²⁸⁰ at age 76, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

+ 1114 F vii. Anna Mae Leas ¹³⁷ was born on 18 Apr 1871, died on 17 May 1940^²⁸⁰ at age 69, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

1115 M viii. Hammond S. Leas ¹³⁷ was born on 31 Dec 1874 in Maryland, USA.

416. Maria Ringgold Leas ¹ ¹³⁸ was born on 3 Mar 1832 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Maryland, USA, died on 28 Aug 1884 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA at age 52, and was buried in Mt. View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

Maria married Hamilton Graham Coward,¹ son of Thomas Coward ¹ ¹³⁸ and Margaret Graham,¹ ¹³⁸ on 17 Apr 1855 in Chestertown, Kent Co., MD. Hamilton was born on 11 May 1828 in Talbot County, Maryland, USA,^²⁸³ died on 15 Sep 1889 in Sausalito, Marin County, CA at age 61, and was buried in 1889 in Mt View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

1118 M iii. Herbert C. Coward ²⁸⁴ was born about 1871 in California, USA.

420. Nelson P. Leas ⁵² was born in 1831 in Weatherfield, Ohio, died on 11 Feb 1889 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, USA at age 58, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Howland Twp, Trumbull Co, OH. Another name for Nelson was W. P. Leas.⁵⁴

424. George O. Leas ⁵² was born in 1842 in Ohio, USA, died on 14 Feb 1887 in Arlington, Hancock, Ohio at age 45, and was buried in Williamstown Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.

1121 F i. Leas was born on 18 Jul 1871 in Arlington, Hancock, Ohio.^²⁸⁵

426. Enos P. Leas , Jr. ⁵² was born in 1843 in Ohio, USA, died in 1879 at age 36, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

Enos married Emma Morgan.⁴ Emma was born on 10 Feb 1850,^⁵³ died on 22 Jan 1875^⁵³ at age 24, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

1122 F i. Mary E. Lease ⁵³ was born on 12 May 1867 in Ohio, USA, died on 22 Apr 1916 in Hancock County, Ohio, USA at age 48, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.

Mary married Charles William Dillman.⁵³ Charles was born on 31 Jul 1861 in Ohio, USA, died on 27 Feb 1903 in Arlington, Hancock, Ohio at age 41, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

Enos next married Ellen R. "Ella" Dorney.⁴ Ellen was born on 15 Oct 1859 in Arlington, Hancock, Ohio, died on 3 Feb 1927 in Arlington, Hancock, Ohio at age 67, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.^⁵³

Sixth Generation

1125 F ii. Margaret J. Saunders ¹⁴⁵ ²⁸⁶ was born in 1861 in West Virginia, USA.

1126 F iii. Sarah Agnes Saunders ¹⁴⁵ was born in 1863 in West Virginia, USA.

1127 M iv. Robert E. Lee Saunders ¹⁴⁵ was born in 1865 in West Virginia, USA.

Sarah married Waller Mason Tinder.⁵⁸ Waller was born in 1829 and died in 1918 at age 89.

448. Benjamin Fahnestock ¹⁸ was born on 21 Sep 1831 in Mifflin Twp, Cumberland Co., PA and died on 28 Mar 1905 in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 73.

Benjamin married Mary Abigail Shank.¹⁸ Mary was born in 1840 and died on 30 Mar 1912 in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 72.

1129 M i. Jacob Cemore Fahnestock ¹⁸ was born on 6 Oct 1868 in Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died after 1941.

Jacob married Rosa Emma Jane Noggle,¹⁸ daughter of George Washington Noggle ¹⁸ and Margaret Emma Jane Keefauver,¹⁸ on 19 Jun 1890 in Mt. Holly Springs, , PA. Rosa was born on 30 Sep 1871 in Mt. Holly Springs, , PA.

450. William Cough was born on 10 Jul 1813 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁵⁸ and died on 22 Jul 1893 at age 80.

William married Mary McKenzie.⁵⁸ Mary was born on 12 Dec 1815 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 29 Sep 1886 at age 70.

1130 M i. John Winfield Scott Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1838 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1910 at age 72.

1131 F ii. Sarah Jane Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1839 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1923 at age 84.

1132 F iii. Mary Ellen Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1840 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1903 at age 63.

1133 F iv. Margaret Cough ⁵⁸ was born in Dec 1841 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Margaret married Watson Lee Gantt ⁵⁸ in 1860. Watson was born in 1838 in New York, USA.

1134 F v. Katherine Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1843 and died in 1926 at age 83.

1135 M vi. William Henry Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1845 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1917 at age 72.

1136 F vii. Amanda Cough ⁵⁸ was born on 22 Feb 1847, died on 31 Mar 1848 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 1, and was buried in Rudolph Cemetery, Juniata Twp, Perry Co, Pennsylvania.

1137 M viii. Ambrose Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1849 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1934 at age 85.

Ambrose married Margaret Bosserman,⁵⁸ daughter of William Bosserman ⁵⁸ and Jane Tate,⁵⁸ in 1870. Margaret was born in 1850 and died in 1925 at age 75.

1138 M ix. Alfred Boyd Cough ⁵⁸ was born on 20 Mar 1851 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Oct 1855 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 4, and was buried in Rudolph Cemetery, Juniata Twp, Perry Co, PA.

1139 M x. James Calvin Cough was born on 26 Jun 1853 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Oct 1853 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, and was buried in Rudolph Cemetery, Juniata Twp, Perry Co, PA.^⁵⁸

+ 1140 M xi. Amos Willis Kough ⁵⁸ was born on 14 Nov 1854 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 12 Jun 1929 in Gap, Lancaster Co, PA at age 74, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Perry Co, PA.

1141 F xii. Emma Carrie Cough ⁵⁸ was born in 1859 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Dec 1863 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 4, and was buried in Rudolph Cemetery, Juniata Twp, Perry Co, PA.

1143 F i. Louise Winton ²⁸⁷ was born in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA.

1144 F i. Lulu Long ¹⁴⁹ was born in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: He traveled about 1859. 3 Took a trip to California with his brother, James.

1880 Census at Lewiston, Trinity, California:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
George W. LEAS Self M Male W 52 IN Farmer OH TN
Emily LEAS Wife M Female W 45 OH Keeping House OH KY
James G. LEAS Son S Male W 16 IA Farmer IN OH
George W. LEAS Son S Male W 11 IA IN OH
Samuel L. LEAS Son S Male W 5 CA IN OH
James R. LEAS Son S Male W 10M CA IN OH

3 Jun 1856 Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location [7]

* Certificate, No. 8419: The United States of America, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:

Whereas, George W. Leas, of Henry County, Iowa, has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States, a certificate of the register of the Land Office at Chariton whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said George W. Leas, according to the provisions of the act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled "An act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands," for the West Quarter of the South East Quarter of Center Right, in Township Seventy North, of Range Thirty-one West, in the District of Land of Augusta(?) to sale at Chariton, Iowa containing eighty acres according to the official plat of the survey of the said Lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General, which said trust has been purchased by the said George W. Leas.

Now Know ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, have given and granted, and, by these presents, do give and grant, unto the said George W. Leas, and to his heirs, the said tract above described. To have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances, of whatsoever nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said George W. Leas and to his heirs and assigns forever.

In testimony whereof, I, Franklin Pierce, President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the third day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, and of the Independence of the United States the eightieth, By the President, Franklin Pierce, by H.E. Bladwin, apt. Secretary, J.N. Granger, Recorder of the General Land Office.

In 1900 he was living at Lewiston and Minersville Townships, Trinity, California with his daughter Evella and her family.

In 1870 there was a girl named Emily J. Leas living with George and Emily in Canaan, Henry County, Iowa. I think this was a niece. Emily was born in Iowa in about 1862.

George married Emily Rodgers,¹ ⁶² daughter of Joseph Rodgers ¹ and Catherine Hughes,¹ in 1844 in Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa. Emily was born about 1835 in Ohio, USA, died on 7 Dec 1887^⁶³ about age 52, and was buried in Weaverville Cemetery, Weaverville, Trinity County, California.^⁶³

1146 F ii. Cresenza Leas ⁶³ was born between 1855 and 1856 in Iowa, USA and died between 1856 and 1860.

1147 M iii. Thomas Chapman Leas ⁶³ was born in Oct 1858 in Iowa, USA and died on 6 Dec 1930 in Trinity County, California at age 72.

1148 M iv. James Grant Leas ¹ was born in Sep 1863 in Iowa, USA and died on 27 Sep 1933 in Napa County, California, USA^⁶³ at age 70.

James married Rose Maynard ⁶³ about 1854. Rose was born between 1868 and 1869 in California, USA and died on 6 Nov 1937 in Shasta Co, CA. Another name for Rose was Rosie Leas.²⁹⁰

+ 1149 M v. George Washington Leas , Jr. ¹ ⁶² was born on 7 Jul 1869 in Iowa, USA, died on 4 Dec 1954 in Trinity Co., CA at age 85, and was buried in Weaverville Cemetery, Weaverville, Trinity County, California.^⁶³

1150 F vi. Mary Louise Leas ⁶³ was born on 23 May 1872 in Iowa, USA and died on 3 Mar 1959 in Alameda County, California, USA at age 86.

Mary married John Bernie Gibbs ⁶³ Between 1895 and 1896. John was born in Dec 1861 in North Carolina, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 1151 M vii. Samuel Lee Leas ¹ was born on 19 Mar 1875 in California, USA and died on 12 Jun 1941 in Shasta Co., CA at age 66.

1152 M viii. Joseph Rodgers Leas ¹ was born on 20 Aug 1879 in Lewiston, Trinity, California and died on 25 Dec 1951 in Shasta County, California^⁶³ at age 72. Another name for Joseph was James R..²⁹¹

462. Mary Jane "Versey" Leas ¹ ⁶² was born on 22 Jun 1829 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN and died on 13 Mar 1900 in Henry Co., Iowa at age 70. Another name for Mary was Versey.

General Notes:
Civil War Letter to Mary Jane [Versey] Leas from John Wesley Hardin - May 26, 1862

(May 26, 1862 was a Monday.)

This letter was printed in "A Hardin Family History" and was written by John Wesley Hardin and sent to his cousin Versey Leas. John was the son of (William Hardin and) Prudence Walker, who was a sister to Francis Samuel Walker. Versey, actually Mary Jane Leas, is the daughter of Jane Walker [Leas], another sister of Prudence and Francis Samuel's. This missive was written a year after his earlier letter to Leander Walker which is here. This is only the text of the letter as there were no images of the actual writing. Before the war ended, on March 29, 1864, while fighting in Arkansas, John W. Hardin was struck with a bullet and blinded in one eye, which was by necessity replaced with a glass eye. Not much is known of him after the Civil War but he is buried in New London, Iowa, in Ferrel Cemetery, next to his parents.

Monday May 26th, 1862
Butler Bates Co. Mo.

Dear Cousin:
I take the present opportunity of answering your last letter which I received some time ago. It also found me enjoying good health which is a great blessing for a soldier. The most of our boys is well. Robert Baxter is wounded. He is getting well very fast for a man that was shot as bad as he was. He received 6 shots, two in his face, one in his ear, two in his back and one in his arm. There is one bullet in his back yet but I don't think it will hurt him much. But am in hopes that I will never be in that fix, but a person cannot tell what will happen. We are in danger all the time. They surprise our pickets sometimes but our pickets has always seen them in time to stop them, so far. We have got a good many prisoners here. I have no doubt but some of them deserves to be shot, but it is pretty hard to tell who it is. I have not heard from James since I saw him at Benton Barracks. I heard at one time that they was at Rolla but they are not there now. I presume he is somewhere a makin the Secesh get up and clime. Well that is all right don't you think so Versey.

Whither you or me likes it or not it is the case they haft to get up and dust at the present time or be captured, one of the six. Well Versey, in reference to that young man that you said looked so sweet, I presume he is a nice little fellow in one respect and in another respect I presume he is very nasty, at least I always thought so. But you may differ from me in that respect. Well Versey, there is one thing I must tell you, that is I got a new hat & two new shirts. Well, this is not a very interesting letter. I have wrote in a hurry but I must quit for this time. I send my love too all inquiring friends.

J. W. Hardin to Versey Lee

A Letter on February 1, 1861 from James Walker to His Niece Mary Jane Rodgers (Versey), His Sister Jane Walker Leas, and His Nephews, George and James Leas

This letter was provided by Beverly Whitaker.

February 1, 1861 was a Friday.

February 1, 1861

My dear niece after haveing received letter from you i take my pen to write a few lines to you, your mother and brothers. We were glad to hear that you were well and enjoying good health at present & also hope that this may finds you all injoying the same blessing -- we have piece and plenty but donte noe how long it wil last-- How be it we wil do the best we can under every circumstance-- Sarah Jane and Julian are going to schoole this winter -- We have a very hard winter-snow eighteen inches deepe-- We can do nothing but git wood feed and goe to mill-- and i want to goe to Arkansas if i could sel my property here-- we live inn a butyfull part of the country but it is two could and dreary for me-- We have not heard from any of our friends lately- the last i had frome youre unkle Thomas they were all well-his children were all married-- He lives inn Johnson county Indian-- Franklin is his place of address-- If you want to heare from him write and he wil anser you-- Now my dear sister Jane i would be glad to see you but i dont noe when if ever-- All the care of a famely now depending on me and we live where famely expences are considerable-- but if i can come in there this sumer i wil-- My boys are not large enough yet to trust with the care of the farme and stock-- I have not had a letter from Sam for a long time and i donte noe whare he lives exactly-- He used to write often but stoped and i hearde no more from him-- the last i heard from brother George they were all well--his son George staying with us this winter and we heard from there lately. We have not heard from Thomas Allens for a long time nor from the William Hardins-- I hardly fale to answer a letter when i git one though not all ways amediately-- If you see William and Prudy tell them i would like very much to see theme and talk over oald times -- I think William mit come to see us and bring Prudy a long allso George or James mit bring you to see us.

George and James my goode fellows i would be very glad to see you boath and noe how you are giting along-- Times are dull here and money scarce-- the price of stock hogs keep up pretty wel but few buyers-- Wheete 40 to 50 cts pr bushle-- corn under 15-- very little tradeing done and we fere there wil be less and harder times than we ever saw- but we hope for the better until the worst comes-- We live in countery moastly made up of abolishonests negroes simpathisers hoo think more of the negro than they doo of a white man and as far as i can diserne it-- is they and there leaders that are bringing our countery to disolation and if the worst does come-- George i have the consolation to noe that i have had no hand in bringing it about-- I am a union man and goe for the nonintervention in the teritorys and the inforsement of the fugitive slave law-- I was satisfied if honest Abe was elected it would bring about just such a state of feelings as we are now in and all over the length and breadth of the land-- Would you go and whip youre southern brothern back in to the union or rather would you not sacrifice a policy that would never do you or any other white man any goode-- and have piece restored as it was twenty or thirty years a go? Now boys let us heare from you soon-how you are gitting along and all the rest of the friends-- You have not writen to me since you came back frome California-- I would like to see you very much-- I wil ad no more.

JAMES WALKER, to MARY J. ROGERS, SIS JANE - GEORGE & JAMES LEECE.

Mary Jane ("Versey") was the daughter of Jane [Walker] and Thomas Chapman Leas. She was born in June 22, 1829 in Covington, Fountain County, Indiana, and moved with her mother to Henry County, Iowa before 1850. Versey married Hugh Rodgers (born in Ohio) January 29, 1852 in Henry County, Iowa. She and Hugh had a daughter, Luella Rodgers, who married a man named Roberts. Hugh Rodgers died before 1860.

December 20, 1860, Versey married Samuel Lee in Henry County, Iowa. Samuel was a widower. His first wife, Louisa Burge, was born March 25, 1829 in Ohio and died January 20, 1857 in Henry County, Iowa. Sam and Louisa had two children: Ira Lee (November 25, 1851 - July 20, 1853); and Green Lee (born February 1, 1853 - died November 9, 1937, both in Henry County, Iowa). Sam and Versey Lee had four children of their own. Their known descendants are:

* John W. Lee, who was born on March 16, 1862 in Iowa, and died on March 22, 1912 in Iowa. John was married to Mary Lillian Miltenberger, who was born circa. 1869, and died unknown. They were married March 28, 1884 in Iowa. John and Mary Lee had the following three children:
o Grace Lee, who was born circa 1885 in Iowa.
o Jochem Lee, who was born circa 1890.
o Eva Lee, who was born circa 1887.
* Florence Lee, who was born December 15, 1864 in Iowa, and died on December 25, 1953 in Los Angeles County, California. Florence was married to John Edgar Peterson, who was born on 1861, and died in 1917. They were married in 1886, and had four children:
o Ruth Peterson, who was born in 1892 in Iowa, and died in 1969.
o Mary Peterson, who was born circa. 1886 in Iowa, and died in 1969.
o Norma L. Peterson, who was born on April 21, 1897 in Iowa, and died on September 23, 1972 in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California. Norma was married toa man named Gregerson, who was born circa. 1890. They had a daughter: Patricia Gregerson.
o Robert Glenn Peterson, who was born on November 26, 1899 in Iowa, and died on November 19, 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.
* Cora Alice Lee, who was born on January 3, 1869 in New London, Henry County, Iowa, and died after 1915.
* Charity Jane Lee, who was born on February 5, 1871 in New London, Henry County, Iowa, and died on November 19, 1960 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Charity was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa. She was married to Francis H. Seaton, who was born on July 26, 1868 in Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa, and died on October 11, 1941 in Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa. They were married November 2, 1899 in Auburn, Placer County, California. Francis Seaton is also buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa. Charity and Francis had the following descendants:
o George Leland Seaton, who was born on February 9, 1901 in Sunny South, Placer County, California, and died on February 23, 1997 in Hinsdale, Du Page County, Illinois. He was married to Mildred Irene Sandall, who was born on November 17, 1896, and died on November 25, 1984 in Hinsdale, Du Page County, Illinois. They were married August 4, 1926 in Elgin, Kane County, Kansas. They had the following descendants:
+ Robert Lee Seaton, who was married to Betty Jane Horalex. Betty was born on May 30, 1933, and died on June 28, 1988 in Illinois. They were married on August 6, 1955 in Hinsdale, Du Page County, Illinois; they had three children: George Robert Seaton; Kathryn Lee Seaton, who married Laurence Alan Edgar and had a child, Melanie Edgar; and Linda Ann Seaton.
+ James Mann Seaton, who married Allison Rae Pringle on August 23, 1958 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. They had three children: Thomas Mann Seaton; James Lindsay Seaton; and Anne Patterson Seaton.
+ Mary Sandall Seaton, married to Richard John Martin. Mary and Richard had three children: Julia Martin; James Kirgan Martin; and William Lee Martin.
o Donald Francis Seaton, who was born on May 16, 1903 in Sunny South, Placer County, California, and died on June 29, 1987 in Horseshoe Bend, Izard County, Arkansas, was married to Florence Isabelle Park, who was born on February 20, 1903, and died on April 6, 1981. They were married on August 28, 1929 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa. They had the following children:
+ Donald Francis Seaton, who was married to Joan Daley. They had two children: Patricia Kay Seaton, and Donald Francis Guy Seaton, married to Elizabeth Whitehead.
+ John Richard Seaton, was married to Elizabeth Kirch, had three children: Catherine Seaton, Elizabeth Seaton, and Anne Seaton.
o Harold Thomas Seaton, who was born on February 5, 1907 in Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa, and died on May 2, 1993 in Georgia, was married to Henrietta Catherine Vennewitt, adn they had a son: David Gaylord Seaton, who married Eleanor Weil. Harold Seaton also married Anne Stuart, and Florence Somerville Ricci, who died August 20, 1977. Harold and Florence were married April 30, 1971.

Mary married Hugh Rodgers,¹ ⁶² son of Joseph Rodgers ¹ and Catherine Hughes,¹ on 29 Jan 1852 in Henry Co., Iowa. Hugh was born about 1828 in Ohio, USA and died before 1860.

Mary next married Samuel B. Lee,¹ ⁶² son of John W. Lee ¹ and Charity Ball Smith,¹ on 20 Dec 1860 in Henry Co., Iowa. Samuel was born on 4 Nov 1827 in Bond Co., IL and died on 21 Apr 1915 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa at age 87.

+ 1154 M i. John W. Lee ²⁹² was born on 16 Mar 1862 and died on 22 Mar 1912 at age 50.

+ 1155 F ii. Charity Jane Lee ¹ was born on 26 Jul 1868 in New London, Henry County, Iowa and died on 19 Nov 1960 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA^²⁹³ at age 92.

+ 1156 F iii. Florence "Flossie" Lee ¹ was born on 3 Jan 1869 in Iowa, USA and died on 25 Dec 1953 in Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 84.

1157 F iv. Cora Alice Lee ¹ was born on 3 Jan 1869 in New London, Henry County, Iowa^²⁹³ and died after 1951.^²⁹³

463. James W. Leas ¹ ⁶² was born on 1 Apr 1832 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN and died in 1915 at age 83.

General Notes: James W. Leas - Short Bio James Leas was born in Covington County, Indiana, in 1832 to Thomas Chapman Leas and Jane [Walker] Leas. He was the third of four children they had. James's father died (apparently) while the children were very young as he was not living with the family by the time they moved to Iowa. The Leas family apparently moved along with the Hardins (Prudence [Walker] and William) and the Tryers (Rebecca [Walker] and John Francis) to Iowa, perhaps as early as 1839/40.

In 1856 Jane, Mary Jane (Versey), and James Leas were living with the Tryers. At different times, various Leas family members lived with other extended Walker family members in New London.

James was a veteran of the Civil War, but before that conflict began he had married Celia Willeford <willefordcelia.html>, the daughter of Samuel Willeford and Rhoda Jackson (both of Kentucky). The Willefords were part of a family that were early white settlers to the area of Henry County, Iowa which later became Mount Pleasant. Celia was born in about 1839(?). She and James were probably married in about 1851(?) and a list of their known descendants includes: Emily J. Leas, born in about 1852 in Iowa; Samuel W. Leas, born in about 1854 in Iowa; Mary G. Leas, born in about 1857 in Iowa; George W. Leas, born in about 1859 in Iowa; Susan A. Leas, born in about 1861 in Iowa; Sarah A. Leas, born in about 1863 in Iowa; Edith Leas, born in about 1867 in Iowa; Laura Lease, who was born after 1870 (? or perhaps before 1852) and died in 1936. Laura married Levi Hale, the grandson of John Lee <leejohnp.html>. Levi was born in 1852 near Mount Union, Henry County, Iowa and died in 1922. They had a daughter, Nellie Hale, who was born December 15, 1883 (?). She died September, 1966, in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. Nellie married Arthur McCosh. Laura and Levi also married John Arnold Hale, who was born March 5, 1893 and in July 1981 in New London, Henry County, Iowa.

James Leas died in 1915. (Note: Sometimes the Leas family name is spelled "Lease")

From the web page, http://www.brumm.com/genealogy/walkers_moyers/alpha_walkers/leasjamesw.html

James married Celia Willeford,¹ ⁶² daughter of Samuel Willeford ¹ and Rhoda Jackson,¹ about 1851. Celia was born about 1839 in Iowa, USA and died in 1897^⁶³ about age 58.

1160 F iii. Florence May Leas was born on 24 Feb 1858 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa and died on 9 Jul 1922 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 64.

1161 M iv. George W. Leas ¹ ⁶² was born about 1859 in Iowa, USA, died on 16 Oct 1931 about age 72, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa.^⁶³

George married Elizabeth L. Brandenberg.,⁶³ daughter of Michael Brandenberg ⁶³ and Mary Kutton,.⁶³ Elizabeth was born in 1870 in Iowa, USA, died in 1952 at age 82, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa.

1165 M viii. Samuel Walker Leas ¹ ⁶² was born on 27 Nov 1864 in Iowa, USA and died on 6 Sep 1941 in San Bernardino County, California, USA at age 76.

+ 1167 F x. Laura B. Lease ¹ ⁶² was born after 1870 in Henry County, Iowa, USA and died on 28 Jan 1936.

467. Francis J. Leas ¹ was born on 3 Mar 1830 in Ohio, USA, died on 29 Apr 1912 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

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Francis married Mary J. Brandon,¹ daughter of Benjamin Brandon ²⁹⁴ and Ruth Worley,⁹⁵ on 19 Aug 1851 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Mary was born on 30 May 1832 in Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 27 Oct 1905^³⁰ at age 73, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 1168 M i. Francis Gideon Leas was born in 1856 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA,^²⁹⁵ died about 1928^³³ about age 72, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

469. Stephen L. Leas ¹ ⁶⁴ was born on 11 Mar 1836 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Sep 1910 in Grant County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=billiepad&id=I36547

Lived at Union Grove, Grant County, Indiana in the year 1883.

Birth: Mar. 11, 1836
Death: Sep. 4, 1910

Burial::
Van Buren Cemetery
Van Buren
Grant County
Indiana, USA

Created by: Tombstoner
Record added: Mar 7 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 25118644

Stephen married Mary A. Doyle,¹ ²⁹⁶ daughter of Samuel Doyle ²⁹⁶ and Mary E. Mc Cluskey,²⁹⁶ on 4 Mar 1860 in Indiana, USA. Mary was born on 4 Apr 1840 in Ohio, USA, died on 28 Oct 1928^³⁰ at age 88, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

1169 F i. Anna Laura Leas was born in May 1860 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died in 1906 in Grant County, Indiana, USA^¹⁵¹ at age 46. Another name for Anna was Anne.²²⁶

+ 1170 F ii. Emma V. Leas was born on 2 Dec 1864 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 6 Sep 1935 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USA^¹⁵¹ at age 70.

+ 1171 M iii. William Francis Leas ¹ was born in Aug 1866 in Grant County, Indiana, USA,^²⁹⁷ died on 21 May 1942 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 75, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

1172 F iv. Lydia O. Leas ²⁹⁸ was born on 13 Jun 1870 in Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Aug 1967 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 97, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

Lydia married William K. Fraizer ²⁹⁸ on 5 Feb 1898 in Grant County, Indiana, USA.²⁹⁸ William was born on 15 Aug 1858 in Indiana, USA and died on 11 Nov 1943 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 85.

+ 1173 F v. Nancy E. Leas ²⁹⁸ was born in Apr 1874 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died in Jan 1961 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

+ 1174 F vi. Jessie Lulu Leas ²⁹⁸ was born on 20 Oct 1878 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 13 Jan 1911 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 32.

1175 M vii. Joseph Arthur Leas ²⁹⁸ was born on 24 Jul 1880 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 7 Feb 1918 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 37.

Joseph married Bessie Pearl Waldren.²⁹⁸ Bessie was born on 30 May 1886 and died on 30 Dec 1933 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 47.

1176 M viii. John A. Leas ²⁹⁸ was born in 1881 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.

470. Mary E. Leas ¹ was born on 24 Oct 1841 in Center Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 29 Apr 1926 at age 84.

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Mary married Lavanner Corey M.D.,¹ son of Stevens Judge Corey and Mary Logan Downard,²⁹⁹ on 24 Oct 1861 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Lavanner was born on 15 Mar 1834 in Rush County, Indiana, USA and died on 13 Dec 1896 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 62.

1177 M i. Charles Wilbur Corey M.D. ³⁰⁰ was born on 1 Nov 1864 in Vanburen Twp., Grant Co, IN and died on 30 May 1929 in Hartford City, Blackford County, Indiana, USA at age 64.

1178 F ii. Nellie Corey ³⁰⁰ was born about 1869 and died about 1911 about age 42.

471. Angela T. Leas ¹ was born in 1844 in Center Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

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Angela married Joseph Letherman Custer,³⁰¹ son of George W. Custer ³⁰² and Hannah Downard,³⁰² on 22 Jun 1865. Joseph was born on 11 Feb 1841.^³⁰²

472. Alpheus Green Leas ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1846 in Center Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Mar 1924 at age 78.

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Alpheus married Marie (Mary) Elizabeth Corey,¹ daughter of Stevens Judge Corey and Mary Logan Downard,²⁹⁹ on 21 Aug 1875 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Marie was born on 29 Oct 1849 in Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 5 Nov 1926^³⁰ at age 77, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Marie was Mariah Elizabeth.

+ 1185 M ii. Charles Francis Leas ¹⁵¹ ³⁰³ was born in 1877 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 19 Jul 1967 at age 90, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

1186 M iii. Harlie Daniel Leas ³⁰³ was born on 29 Dec 1878 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA,^{³⁰ ¹⁵¹} died on 4 Jan 1891^³⁰ at age 12, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1188 M v. Lavanner Stephen Leas ³⁰³ was born in 1886^³⁰⁴ and died on an unknown date.

1189 M vi. Wilbur Alpheus Leas ³⁰³ was born in 1890 and died on an unknown date.^³⁰⁴

474. Josephine Miller ⁶¹ was born on 27 Oct 1828 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 17 Mar 1870 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 41.

Josephine married William Hooks on 19 Oct 1849 in Miami County, Indiana, USA.³⁰⁵ William was born on 16 Jun 1825 in Bedford County, Virginia, USA^³⁰⁵ and died on 6 Jun 1874 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA^³⁰⁵ at age 48.

+ 1192 M iii. Ross M. Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 1 Sep 1850 in Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 23 Jun 1921 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 70.

+ 1193 M iv. John William Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born about 1852 in Indiana, USA and died on 24 Aug 1904 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA about age 52.

+ 1194 F v. Julia Lavina Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born in Aug 1854 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died in 1942 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 88.

+ 1195 F vi. Katherine Gleason Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 10 May 1866 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 14 Aug 1894 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 28.

480. Edward H. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 22 Apr 1842 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 18 Oct 1918 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 76.

Edward married Louann Charlotte Nesbit.⁶¹ Louann was born on 6 Mar 1844 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 27 Nov 1922 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 78.

1196 M i. Charles F. Miller ⁶¹ was born about 1863 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 Jan 1900 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA about age 37.

1198 F iii. Caroline "Carrie" E. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 25 Dec 1864 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Jul 1940 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 75.

1199 M iv. Maxamillian "Max" C. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 26 Sep 1866 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Feb 1907 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 40.

1200 M v. Edward O. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 10 Aug 1868 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 7 Jan 1949 in St Joseph's Hospital, Kokomo, Howard County, IN at age 80.

+ 1201 F vi. Louanna Miller ⁶¹ was born on 21 Dec 1869 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 9 Jun 1947 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 77.

1202 F vii. Josephine Miller ⁶¹ was born in 1870 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died before 1921.

1203 F viii. Jessie Maude Miller ⁶¹ was born on 10 Jul 1875 in Butler Township, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 26 Oct 1956 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 81.

1204 M ix. John Walter Miller ⁶¹ was born on 13 Dec 1878 in Butler Township, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 Feb 1931 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 52.

1205 F x. Nellie B. Miller ⁶¹ was born on 5 Sep 1880 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 10 Dec 1966 in Butler Township, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

1206 M xi. Ross Miller ⁶¹ was born in 1917 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died in 1917 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.

497. Mary Louise Haines ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Feb 1844 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Oct 1900^⁴ at age 56, and was buried in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan, United States.

Mary married Francis J. "Frank" Lamb,⁴ son of Chester Lamb ³⁰⁶ and Hannah Crook,³⁰⁶ on 13 Jul 1866 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Francis was born on 14 Jun 1841 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 16 Jun 1923 in Nat. Military Home, Montgomery, Ohio at age 82, and was buried on 18 Jun 1923 in Mound Hill Cemetery, Eaton, Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1880, Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan, United States.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, National Military home (incl. Central Branch), Montgomery, Ohio, United States.

+ 1207 M i. Chester Abner Haines Lamb ⁴ was born on 27 Jun 1867 in Ohio, USA and died on 7 Oct 1948 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA^³⁰⁷ at age 81.

502. Ella A. Leas ⁶¹ was born in May 1843 in Miami County, Indiana, USA and died in 1907 at age 64.

Ella married Henry H. Kline.⁶¹ Henry was born in Nov 1841 in Ohio, USA and died in 1923 at age 82.

504. Alice C. Leas ⁴ was born in 1856 in Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁶¹ and died on 6 Mar 1919 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA^⁶¹ at age 63.

Alice married Lewis B. Jenks.⁶¹ Lewis was born in 1855 in California, USA.

Lenora married Albert W. Hall.⁶¹ Albert was born in 1852 in Indiana, USA.

+ 1215 M i. Col. Albert Leas Hall ⁶¹ was born on 2 May 1882 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Oct 1918 in Camp Bowie, Texas at age 36, and was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA.

509. Lemuel Jesse Hopkins ¹ ¹⁵⁸ was born on 21 Jun 1826 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 4 May 1870 in Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois, USA at age 43.

Lemuel married Mary Thompson Bader ¹ ¹⁵⁸ on 4 Apr 1847 in Schuyler County, Illinois, USA. Mary was born on 18 Sep 1824 in Ohio, USA and died on 30 Jun 1900 in Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois, USA^³⁰⁸ at age 75.

+ 1216 F i. Sarah Juliet Hopkins ³⁰⁸ was born on 14 Jul 1852 in Illinois, USA and died on 2 Jun 1877 at age 24.

General Notes: ISAAC THOMPSON LEAS,who has distinguished himself principally as a successful breeder of fine stock, is one of the valued landmarks of St. Joseph Township, where he has been an important factor of the rural community since 1860. His birth took place near Covington, the county seat of Fountain County, Ind., Oct. 27, 1833, and he traces his descendants across the water to where they originated, in England, whence they emigrated to this country in the Colonial days, settling in Pennsylvania. Daniel LEAS, the grandfather of our subject, removed in early life from his native State of Ohio, and there reared a family of sons and daughters, among whom was George, the father of our subject. This lad, although born in Pennsylvania, was reared in Ohio, and grew to manhood, learning the potter's trade, which he followed for several years thereafter. He was married, in 1830, to Miss Lydia, the eldest child of Abner and Huldah (ROBINSON) CRANE. Her parents were natives of New Jersey, and Abner CRANE was a private in the War of 1812. George LEAS after his marriage removed to Fountain County, Ind., where he first followed his trade, and then took up farming, remaining there until his decease, in 1877. Isaac T., of our sketch, passed his boyhood and youth in his native county and upon reaching his majority and setting out to do for himself traced his steps to Central Illinois. He first engaged in stock-raising, meeting with unusual success, and ere long was considered an expert at his calling. In 1858 he purchased a tract of land on section 9, St. Joseph Township, to which he has since added by degrees until he is the owner of 520 broad acres, beautifully laid off in grain fields and pasture lands, and which invariably attracts the attention of the passer-by on account of its location, its handsome and substantial buildings, and the evident care and forethought exercised, both as regards the estate as a homestead and a stock farm. Of late years he has turned his attention principally to the breeding of Norman horses, and exhibits some of the finest animals in this section of county, models of beauty and strength. In connection with his cattle operations he ships several carloads annually to Chicago and other Eastern markets, from the proceeds of which he realizes a handsome sum annually.

The marriage of Isaac T. LEAS and Miss Ervilla SUMNER, was celebrated at the home of the bride's parents near Covington, Ind., in October, 1860. The wife of our subject is the youngest daughter of the first settler of Champaign County, namely, Selby SUMNER, who married Miss Rebecca HATHAWAY. Our subject and wife became the parents of eight children, two sons and six daughters, of whom two, Nettie and Frank, are deceased. Those surviving are Emma, Jennie, Clara, Gertrude, Sadie and Ernest, all at home with their parents. The family residence is a commodious and substantial structure, finely finished and furnished, and was erected in 1879. The barn in the rear had been put up two years previously. The grounds surrounding it are ample and neatly kept, and the whole has an air of plenty and comfort, refreshing to the eye. Mr. and Mrs. Leas are active members of Prairie Hope Church, in which our subject has served as clerk for many years, and officiated as teacher in the Sabbath-school, in which he has always maintained a lively interest. Their children have been carefully trained and well educated and present a group of which the parents may well be proud.

Notes from Kathryn (Leas) Stuart:

Isaac and his brothers, Abner and William moved thier families to Champaign County, Illinois and located near St. Joseph. They founded the Prairie Hope Church there. The timber for this church was procured from the George Leas farm, four miles north of Veedersburg, Indiana. It was hauled by oxen teams to the site where the church was to be built, as the Big Four Railroad had not yet been built. Undle Isaac's wife, Ervilla, named the church, as she said it was, "the Prairie's Hope."

Isaac and Ervilla are mentioned in the Champaign County, Illinois History on page 866.

Religion(11): The timber for this church was procured from the George Leas farm, four miles
north of Veedersburg, Indiana. It was hauled by oxen teams to the site of the place where the church was to be located, as the Big Four Railroad had not yet been built.

Leas, Isaac T.
The following data is extracted from A Standard History of Champaign County, Illinois, by J. R. Stewart, published by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago And New York, 1918..
Leas, Isaac T.

Isaac T. Leas. It is by no means an empty distinction to have lived actively and usefully in any community for a period of over sixty years. At this writing Isaac T. Leas is in his eighty-third year and is one of the few men who knew Champaign County before the time of the Civil War. He has been both a witness and an actor in the changing developments of a long time and is a real pioneer. He has been successful in his work and business and is still a hale and hearty man, enjoying the highest esteem of a large community.

Mr. Leas was born near Covington, Indiana, October 27, 1833, a son of George and Lydia (Robinson) Leas. The ancestors of the Leas family came from England and were colonial settlers in Pennsylvania. George Leas had ten children, eight sons and two daughters, Isaac being the third in age.

The latter spent his boyhood days and youth in his native county and when a young man came to Champaign County with his father. His father entered 160 acres of land and the son also secured a tract of land in section 9 of St. Joseph Township.

In October, 1860, Mr. Leas laid the foundation of his own home by his marriage to Miss Ervilla Sumner. Mrs. Leas was also born near Covington, Indiana, a daughter of Selby and Rebecca (Hatheway) Sumner. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Leas settled down to begin wedded life on land which he bought, and with hope for the future, enthusiasm and unlimited energy their prospects all partook of a rosy hue. Mr. Leas had many trials and privations in early years. His first land he bought in Champaign County cost him two dollars and a half an acre, and gradually his accumulations grew until he was paying taxes on 640 acres, a complete section.

Mr. Leas' brother William was a brave soldier in the Civil War, having spent more than three years in the army. As that was a long time to be away from home and friends an arrangement was made between him and Isaac that they would exchange places for a brief time to afford William an opportunity to visit home and friends. It was a risky thing to do, and had the exchange been discovered William would have been liable for arrest as a deserter. Isaac went to Louisville, changed clothes with his brother, took his brother's place in the ranks and every morning answered to the roll call under his brother's name. Thus he too had a share of the service required for winning the war, though his name does not appear on the records of the great armies of the North.

During the passing years Mr. Leas gave the best of his energies to the improvement and development of his farm, erected many commodious buildings, planted fruit and shade tiees, and the entire estate stands as an attractive monument to his industry.

Into their home were born nine children: Emma, Jennie, Clara, Gertrude, Sadie, Ernest, Ross, Nettie and Frank, the last three dying in childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Leas saw to it that their children were well educated, at first in the Argo district school and later some of them attended the fine old college in Sullivan County, Indiana, on the banks of the Wabash, known as Merom College, and also the University of Illinois. Gertrude graduated from the Indiana school. These children have since married and have become substantially located in the world of affairs. Emma is the wife of Christian Furst, a farmer at Maucie, Indiana, and she has four children, Ervilla, Oral, Russell and Stanley, the last being now deceased. The daughter Jennie married Charles Mallow and they live in Ohio and have children named Leroy, Guy, Orr and two daughters deceased. Clara L. married William Beverlin and lives in Urbana, the mother of Gladys and Mayme. Gladys is now Mrs. E. L. Coolidge of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mayme was graduated from the Urbana High School in 1911, and then entered upon a course of instruction in the University of Illinois, but was prevented from finishing it by the sudden death of her mother on January 24, 1912. W. N. Beverlin, her father, was born near St. Joseph, Illinois, and finished his education in Earlham College in Indiana. He was a son of T. J. and Elizabeth (Stevenson) Beverlin. T. J. Beverlin was born near Centerville, Indiana, and was a soldier in the Union army during the Civil War. His wife was born near Ridge Farm, Illinois. Gertrude L. Leas is the wife of Dr. L. C. Phillips, a graduate of Merom College in Indiana, and they now live in Pensacola, Florida, and have seven children named Ian, Kent, Portia, Leeta, Mayme, Willis and Lawren. The daughter Sadie L. Leas married Edwin Keller, an insurance man of Frankfort, Indiana, and they have one child, Emerson Leas Keller. Ernest Orr Leas lives in Fountain County, Indiana, and married Miss Temperance Hayworth.

Mr. Isaac Leas, as is also true of his wife, has been a lifelong member of the Christian Church and for many years worshiped in the Prairie Hope Church, to which he was a liberal supporter. Mr. Leas had an important part in the building of this venerable religious structure. From his father's farm he hauled many logs to a mill in Indiana, and then hauled the finished lumber back to the site of the church building. The seats in the church contain a great quantity of choice walnut timber, a very rare wood at the present time. The weatherboarding on the church was sawed from fine poplar logs. This church is a splendid monument to the zeal and religious spirit of the pioneers who erected the structure and the church itself has stood as a beacon light in the community.

The influence of the Leas family has always been for good and uplifting work in that part of the county. Mr. Leas has courageously supported and upheld the principles of the Republican Party, and has been firmly convinced that the best laws our nation has ever had emanated from that source. He is a great admirer of Roosevelt and looks upon him as one of the strongest men America has produced.

The crowning sorrow of the Leas family was the death in March, 1915, of Mrs. Leas, who for years had stood side by side with her husband in the work of establishing a home and had been mother and adviser to her children. For twelve years before she died Mr. and Mrs. Leas had lived in the city of Urbana, where they kept up their associations with old friends from St. Joseph Township and also found many new friends in the city. When the name of Mr. and Mrs. Leas is mentioned in St. Joseph Township there are many who are eager to speak of the many deeds of kindness performed by them, and there still live in that section a number of families who were aided in their early struggles and eventually came to some considerable measure of success largely through help extended in time of need by Mr. and Mrs. Leas. Notably among these is the family of John Fiock, who enjoys relating his early experience in St. Joseph Township. Landing in St. Joseph with a wife and five children and a cash capital of 35 cents, a stranger to everybody, hunting for work, he was referred to Isaac Leas, who went his security for furniture and provisions and employed him for two years, at the end of which time he was able to purchase forty acres, making a payment of $60, the agent requiring him to sign an agreement that he was to forfeit the same if he could not pay $40 more within six months, said time to expire at 2 P. M. Being unable to raise the amount, he went to Isaac Leas at 11 A. M. of said day, telling him his troubles. Mr. Leas was busily engaged with farm hands building fence, but like the Good Samaritan of olden days, immediately stopped his work, had his team hitched up and drove with Mr. Fiock to Urbana in time to draw the money from the bank and secure the home to Mr. Fiock, who returned home with a glad heart to announce to his family their little home was safe. Some people strew their flowers to the memory of their friends after the weary heart and hands are stilled, but Isaac Leas has chosen to modestly and quietly strew his flowers along the pathway of a needful humanity, while the heart may be made to rejoice at their reception, the fragrance and beauty surviving as long as memory lasts. It is these worthy acts that causes one's memory to be enshrined within the hearts of the recipients of the same generous deeds.

Since the death of his good wife Mr. Leas has continued his home in Urbana, but usually spends his winters in Florida with friends and relatives. On some of his journeys his granddaughter Mayme Beverlin has been with him as traveling companion. Together they made a most enjoyable tour to the Pacific coast in 1915, visiting the exposition at San Francisco and also the fair at San Diego. They were impressed with the wonderful mountain scenery between Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City, went from Los Angeles to Catalina Island, where they viewed the wonders of the deep through the glass bottomed boat, also crossed the border to the quaint Mexican village of Tia Juana, and then returned by the southern route, first pausing at El Paso, Texas, and again crossing the border into Juarez. They also remained in New Orleans a few days and from there came back to Illinois.

Mr. Isaac Leas has always been a stanch friend of the cause of temperance. Temperance has not been merely a theory with him but a practice from youth to old age. He has never used either tobacco or liquor, and his life and character in its essential attributes has been consistent with these moral principles. In the matter of commercial integrity there is no question that the word of Isaac Leas is as good as a gold bond. In his business relations he has always been careful, and an incident testifying to his discretion is related. An agent was recently trying to sell him a $3,000 automobile, saying to him, "You might as well buy it and enjoy it, you cannot take your money along with you into the next world." To which Mr. Leas replied, "I think I might take it along as well as I could an automobile."

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

Isaac married Ervilla Sumner,¹ ¹⁵⁹ daughter of Selby Sumner ¹ ¹⁵⁹ and Rebecca Hathaway,¹ ¹⁵⁹ in Oct 1860 in Covington, IN.¹⁵⁹ Ervilla was born on 20 May 1840 near Covington, Indiana^{⁴ ¹⁶⁰} and died on 29 Mar 1915^¹⁶⁰ at age 74.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

1220 F iv. Nettie Leas ¹ ¹⁵⁹ was born on 14 Sep 1861 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^{⁴ ¹⁶⁰} and died on 22 Aug 1865 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 3. Another name for Nettie was Newt.

1221 M v. Frank Leas ¹ ¹⁵⁹ was born on 24 Mar 1869 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^{⁴ ¹⁶⁰} and died on 26 Mar 1869 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.^¹⁶⁰

+ 1222 F vi. Clara S. Leas ¹ ¹⁵⁹ was born on 19 Apr 1871 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, died on 24 Jan 1912 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 40, and was buried on 26 Jan 1912 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

1224 M viii. Ernest Orr Leas ¹ ¹⁵⁹ was born in Nov 1878 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^{⁴ ¹⁶⁰} and died in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.^¹⁶⁰

1225 M ix. Ross C. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 14 Mar 1888 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died on 23 Feb 1889 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

514. Abner Franklin Leas ¹ was born on 6 Oct 1838 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 17 Jan 1911 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 72, and was buried in Maywood Cem., St. Joseph, , IL.^¹⁶¹

General Notes: ABNER F. LEAS. Mr. Leas was born in Fountain county, Indiana, October 6th, 1838. His father, George LEAS, was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio when a small child. The family were among the first settlers in Warren county, Ohio. George Leas married, about 1830, Lydia CRANE (whose father was a Virginian, and settled in Miami county, Ohio, at an early period), and soon afterwards moved to Fountain county, Indiana.

The subject of this sketch was raised and received his education in that part of that State. He lived at home till twenty-one. In 1861 he came to this county and settled on 160 acres of land in section 9, township 19, range 10, which his father had entered a few years previously, and where he has since lived. He went to work at improving the land in an energetic manner. He now has a farm of 248 acres, on which he has erected substantial buildings, a view of which appears elsewhere.

March 13th, 1867, he married Lydia E., daughter of Abraham PATTON, who was a native of Tennessee, and settled in Vermilion county, Illinois, at an early date, where Mrs. Leas was born. By this marriage there have been four children. Mr. Leas has been an intelligent, industrious and enterprising farmer. In politics he is a Republican. He believes in surrounding his family with comforts, and giving his children an opportunity to enjoy the advantages of life. He has been a member of the Christian Church since 1853, and has been an active supporter of the interests of that denomination. He aided in organizing Prairie Hope church, north of his residence in Stanton township, of which he is still it member.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilchampa/biographies/bio0124.html

Abner married Lydia Ellen Patton,¹ daughter of Israel Patton ¹ and Hannah Mills,¹ on 13 Mar 1867 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. Lydia was born on 27 Dec 1842 in Mayview, Vermilion Co., IL and died on 3 Jan 1885 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 42.

1226 M i. Oran Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 26 Dec 1867 and died on 22 May 1870 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 2.

+ 1227 M ii. Charles F. Leas ¹ ³¹⁰ was born in 1871 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁰ and died in 1955 in Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 84.

+ 1228 F iii. Myrta Ellen Leas ¹ ¹⁶⁰ was born on 19 Jan 1874 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died on 24 May 1902 in Clinton County, Indiana, USA at age 28.

1229 M iv. Ocea Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 1 Jan 1877 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died on 1 Aug 1877 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

1230 F v. Ella M. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 6 May 1881 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died on 12 May 1881 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

Abner next married Lettie J. Stevens,¹ ³¹¹ daughter of James A. Stevens ¹ ³¹¹ and Millie Merrell,¹ ³¹¹ ³¹² in 1887 in Champaign Co, IL.³¹² Lettie was born on 27 May 1856 in Clermont County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1231 F i. Mildred Leas ³¹³ was born on 12 Oct 1888 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

515. William Carlton Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jan 1841, died on 29 Dec 1913 at age 72, and was buried in Mayview Cem., Mayview IL.^⁴

General Notes: Information provided by Dorthy M. Sparks, granddaughter of William Carlton Leas Mrs. Sparks indicated that, "W.C. fought with Indiana Volunteers -- Wilder's Fighting Lightning Brigade in the Civil War."

The following data is extracted from A Standard History of Champaign County, Illinois, by J. R. Stewart, published by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago And New York, 1918.:

William was a brave soldier in the Civil War, having spent more than three years in the army. As that was a long time to be away from home and friends an arrangement was made between him and Isaac that they would exchange places for a brief time to afford William an opportunity to visit home and friends. It was a risky thing to do, and had the exchange been discovered William would have been liable for arrest as a deserter. Isaac went to Louisville, changed clothes with his brother, took his brother's place in the ranks and every morning answered to the roll call under his brother's name. Thus he too had a share of the service required for winning the war, though his name does not appear on the records of the great armies of the North.

The following data is extracted from A Standard History of Champaign County, Illinois, by J. R. Stewart, published by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago And New York, 1918.

In conclusion a word should be said concerning the life and character of Mrs. Margaret (Argo) Leas and her husband, William Leas, the parents of George N. They possessed many admirable traits of character, but especially were noted for their generous hospitality and kindness to the poor and needy. After her death it was well said that no one could ever take her place in the community. Whenever a needy family moved into the neighborhood this worthy mother, with her heart filled with love, was the first to be there, a ministering angel of mercy, and many a heart and home were gladdened by her presence. They were constant in Christian practice and charity, relieving distress, lightening burdens, enkindling hope, and no one ever called upon them in vain. It seemed to be Mrs. Leas' special mission to help the poor and unfortunate in 'the bearing of their burdens, and like the woman of old it will be written of her in letters of imperishable gold, "She had done what she could." Father Leas was a devoted member of his church and one of his rules of life was that when he had Sunday visitors they were invited to attend religious service with him or remain at home until his return, recognizing thus his Christian obligation to his church and its importance.

William married Margaret Argo,¹ daughter of Alexander Argo ¹ and Living, in 1868 in Champaign Co., Illinois. Margaret was born on 20 Nov 1840 in Pickaway County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁶⁰ died on 27 May 1914^¹⁶⁰ at age 73, and was buried in Mayview Cem., Mayview IL.^⁴

+ 1233 M i. George Newton Leas ¹ was born on 10 Apr 1869 in Stanton Township, Champaign County, Illinois,^{¹⁶⁰ ³⁰⁹} died on 22 May 1929 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 60, and was buried in Mt. Olive-Mayview Cem., In Champaign, IL.^³¹⁵

+ 1235 F iii. Della Mae Leas ¹ ³¹⁵ was born on 19 Feb 1871 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^⁴ and was buried in Mt. Olive-Mayview Cem., In Champaign, IL.

+ 1236 F iv. Clara Belle Leas ¹ was born about 1873 in Stanton Township, Champaign County, Illinois^³⁰⁹ and died on 15 Feb 1939 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA^⁴ about age 66.

517. Arthur M. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1847, died on 24 Oct 1881 at age 34, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Age 34, 2 wks after his wife died. Baby Clara Leas beside them in Osb.Prai.Churchyard

Birth: unknown
Death: Oct. 24, 1881

Aged 34y 11m 23d

Burial::
Osborn Prairie Cemetery
Stone Bluff
Fountain County
Indiana, USA

Created by: T Hundley
Record added: Sep 24 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 30044165

Arthur Leas, farmer, Stone Bluff, is the offspring of George and Lydia (Crane) Leas, early pioneers of Fountain county. The former was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in 1805, and emigrated with his parents, when four years old, to Warren county, Ohio, where he was reared and educated. In 1827 he was married to Miss Lydia Crane, daughter of Abner Crane. She is a native of Ohio. Three years after their marriage they settled on Osborn's prairie. They raised a family of ten children, five of whom are now living: Isaac T., Abner, William, Arthur, and Jenney. The two last named are citizens of Van Buren township; the other three are citizens of Illinois. George Leas died in 1877. His wife lives with her daughter, Mrs. Jenney Warric. He and his wife were devoted members of the Christian church (New Light) at Osborn's chapel, from the time of their location here, and she is still a member of the church. They have ever ranked as one of the first families in the community where they resided. Arthur lives on the old homestead. He was married in 1874, to Mary Caldwell, daughter of James and Mahala Caldwell, the former a native of Keutucky, the latter of Ohio. They settled in Fountain county in 1828, where their daughter Mary was born. In 1878 they moved to Davis county, Missouri, where they now reside. Arthur and Mary Leas have one cbild living, Elmer E. Arthur was educated in the common schools of his home. He taught school one term; has a fine farm of 320 acres, all in good cultivation and fairly stocked. In politics he is a republican. He and his wife are members of the New Light Christians, at Osborn's chapel. He is a thorough-going business man, and is contented with such sucess as he is able to achieve by his own management and labor.

History of Fountain County, Indiana
by H. W. Beckwith
Published by H. H. Hill and N. Iddings, Chicago, in 1881
Van Buren Township - Biographical

Arthur married Mary Caldwell,¹⁶⁰ daughter of James Caldwell ³¹⁶ and Mahala,³¹⁶ in 1874 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA.³¹⁶ Mary was born about 1851 and died on 29 Oct 1881^¹⁶⁰ about age 30.

1237 F i. Clara Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 6 Jan 1875 and died on 6 Feb 1875.

+ 1238 M ii. Elmer Edwin Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 17 Mar 1876 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 27 Jun 1941 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA, Home Hospital Of Stroke Occured 3 Weeks Earlier^³¹⁸ at age 65, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

518. Jennie C. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 6 Jan 1848 and died on 15 Mar 1921 at age 73. Other names for Jennie were Juldah Jane and Huldah Jane "Jennie" Leas.⁴

Jennie married Joseph Leroy Ludlow.,⁴ son of Amos Ludlow and Hannah Smith,.³¹⁹ Joseph was born on 6 Dec 1834 in Salem, New Jersey^¹⁶⁰ and died on 1 Mar 1911 in Indiana, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 76.

+ 1240 M ii. Austin Llewellyn Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born in Nov 1877 in Indiana, USA, died in 1920 at age 43, and was buried in 1920.

+ 1241 M iii. Leland Leas Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 11 Jan 1889 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Apr 1965 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 76.

520. Franklin Leas ¹⁶² was born on 15 Jul 1832 in Michigan, USA,^⁴ died on 5 Mar 1898^⁴ at age 65, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.^⁴

General Notes:
Residence, 1880, Penn, Sullivan County, Missouri.

Occupation, 1880, Penn, Sullivan County, Missouri as a farmer.

Franklin married Rebecca Redding,¹⁶² daughter of Mathew Redding ³²⁰ and Martha (Patsy) Wilson,³²⁰ on 27 Jul 1853 in Michigan, USA. Rebecca was born on 15 Apr 1835 in Ohio, USA and died in Missouri, USA.

+ 1242 F i. Myra Leas ³²¹ was born in 1862 in Missouri, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 1243 M ii. John Sherman Leas ¹⁶² was born on 9 Jun 1865 in Green City, MO,^⁴ died on 26 Oct 1938^⁴ at age 73, and was buried in Brooklyn, IL.^⁴

+ 1244 M iii. James Nelson Leas ¹⁶² was born in 1869 in Missouri, USA, died in 1953 at age 84, and was buried in Olympus Cemetery; Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma.

521. Milton Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 1 Nov 1834 and died on 23 Nov 1906 in Green City, Sullivan Co, MO at age 72.

Milton married Sarah Elizabeth Edson ¹ ³²² in 1855 in Michigan, USA.⁴ Sarah was born on 7 Jul 1835 in Indiana or Michigan and died on 23 Dec 1919 in Green City, Sullivan Co, MO at age 84.

+ 1247 M i. Cyrus Melvin Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 10 Aug 1856 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA, died on 1 Sep 1949 in Saint Joseph, MO at age 93, and was buried in Greecastle Cemetery, Sullivan County, MO.^³²³

+ 1248 M ii. Oscar Harden Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 12 May 1861 in Green City, MO, died on 19 Feb 1930 in Green City, MO at age 68, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 1249 F iii. Amy Lorena Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 8 Aug 1868 in Green City, MO, died on 24 Oct 1963 at age 95, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 1250 M iv. Arthur Milton Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 30 May 1871 in Green City, MO and died in Dec 1953 in Liberal, KS at age 82.

+ 1251 M v. Walter Ellis Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 22 Jan 1878 in Green City, MO, died in Dec 1966 in Green City, MO at age 88, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Sarah married Lewis Bloomfield Springer,³²⁴ son of Lewis Harding Springer ³²⁴ and Jane Parr, on 3 Nov 1859 in Michigan or Green City, Sullivan County, MO. Lewis was born on 29 Apr 1840 in Illinois, USA, died on 15 Feb 1935 in Malheur Lake, OR^¹⁶³ at age 94, and was buried in Burns Cemetery, Narrows, Harney County, Oregon.

1252 M i. Alva S. Springer ¹⁶³ was born on 4 Dec 1860 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri and died in Burns, Harney County, Oregon, USA.

1253 F ii. Viola J. Springer ¹⁶³ was born on 11 Jan 1865 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri^⁴ and died on 26 Aug 1946 in Shasta Co, CA^³²⁵ at age 81.

1254 F iii. Luella Springer was born in Apr 1870 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri, died on 4 Jan 1882 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri at age 11, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri.^¹⁶⁴

+ 1255 F i. Leona Jane Edson ³²⁶ was born on 3 Dec 1861, died on 1 Oct 1935 at age 73, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1256 F ii. Lucy A. Edson ³²⁶ was born on 25 Jun 1865, died on 9 Jan 1945 at age 79, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.^³²⁶

Lucy married Robert Comstock Singley.,³²⁶ son of George Washington Singley ³²⁶ and Susan Jellison,.³²⁶ Robert was born on 16 Sep 1860, died on 3 Nov 1942 at age 82, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1257 F iii. Nellie Alice Edson ³²⁶ was born on 30 Apr 1874, died on 1 Sep 1942 at age 68, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

525. William Thonson Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 2 Aug 1844 in St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA, died on 22 Nov 1915 in Green City, MO at age 71, and was buried in Fairview C Near Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Union Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Union Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.

William married Rebecca Ann Springer,¹ ⁶⁹ daughter of Lewis Harding Springer ³²⁴ and Rebecca Peckinpaugh,³²⁴ on 22 Oct 1865 south of Green Castle, Missouri, USA.⁶⁹ Rebecca was born on 14 Jul 1848 in Industry, Mcdonough Co., IL and died on 14 Aug 1936 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri at age 88.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Union Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Union Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.

+ 1258 F i. Mary Margaret Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 21 Oct 1866 in Sullivan Co, MO, died on 18 Sep 1923 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri^³²⁶ at age 56, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 1259 F ii. Leona Belle Leas ³²¹ was born on 19 Nov 1868 in Sullivan Co., MO, died on 14 Jul 1954^³²⁶ at age 85, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1260 M iii. George Riley Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 30 May 1871 in Sullivan Co., MO,^³²¹ died on 17 Sep 1872 in Mystic, Sullivan County, Missouri^¹⁶⁴ at age 1, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Mystic, Sullivan Co, MO.

+ 1261 F iv. Nora Mae Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 30 May 1871 in Sullivan Co., MO^³²¹ and died on 25 Oct 1945 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁴ at age 74.

1262 F v. Wardie Arvilla Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 18 Aug 1875 in Sullivan Co., MO^³²¹ and died on 8 Aug 1959 in Jasper County, Indiana, USA at age 83.

Wardie married Charles Neier ¹ on 1 Jun 1905.¹⁶⁴ Charles was born on 28 May 1875 in Owen County, Indiana, USA^⁴ and died on 11 Dec 1964 in Indiana, USA^³²⁵ at age 89.

+ 1263 F vi. Nellie Arilla Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 11 Feb 1878 in Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO, died on 14 Mar 1943 in Green City, MO at age 65, and was buried in Fairview C Near Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 1264 F vii. Stella Aurelia Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 11 Feb 1878 southeast of Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO and died on 23 Dec 1944 in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho^¹⁶⁴ at age 66.

+ 1265 F viii. Lura Alice Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 4 Feb 1881 in Sullivan Co., MO^³²¹ and died on 11 Jul 1913 in Mystic, Sullivan County, Missouri^{¹⁶⁴ ³²⁷} at age 32.

Bert married Charles Nier.³²⁸ Charles was born about 1876 in Indiana, USA.

526. Julius Edwin Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 12 Dec 1842 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Dec 1918 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA at age 76.

General Notes: From Ancestry.com

Name: J Edwin Leas
Post Name: Montgomery
Post Location: Alabama
Post Commander: Eugene W Crittenden
Military Place: Montgomery, Alabarna
Return Period: Sep 1867

Julius married Lula Eugenia Middlebrooks,¹ ⁴ daughter of Isaac Simeon Middlebrooks ³²⁹ and Laura Ann Garlington,³³⁰ on 10 Apr 1892.⁴ Lula was born on 12 Feb 1864 in Henry Co, Georgia.^⁴

Julius next married Janet Colville Gray,¹ ³³¹ daughter of William Gray ³³² and Mary Hill,³³² in 1869 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA. Janet was born on 17 Sep 1851 in West Rutland, , Vermont, USA and died on 29 Oct 1889 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA at age 38.

+ 1267 M i. William Gray Leas ¹ ³³¹ was born on 2 Apr 1870 in Atlanta, , Georgia, USA and died on 28 Mar 1957 in Atlanta, , Georgia, USA at age 86.

+ 1268 M ii. John Stuart Leas Sr. ¹ ³³¹ was born on 13 Jun 1875 in Atlanta, , Georgia, USA and died on 29 Mar 1945 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA at age 69.

1269 M iii. Julius Thompson Leas ³³³ was born on 11 Apr 1881 in Georgia, USA and died on 4 Feb 1946 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA at age 64.

Julius married Alma Josie Christian ³³³ on 22 May 1904 in Van Buren County, Arkansas, USA. Alma was born about 1888 and died on an unknown date.

1270 M iv. Joseph Hill Leas ³³³ was born on 29 Jan 1884 in Georgia, USA and died on 24 Oct 1937 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA at age 53.

529. William Edwin Leas ¹ was born on 22 Oct 1852 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 3 Jan 1922 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 69.

General Notes: 1910 U.S. Census - Neave, Darke, Ohio

* William Leas, 58, farmer, born in Ohio, married 35 years. Ansilla Leas, 57, born in Maryland, married 35 years. William Leas, 21, farmer, born in Ohio. Lstella Leas, 18, born in Ohio. Daisy Leas, 16, born in Ohio.

William married Anzella Gudgeon,¹ daughter of Rev. William Henry Gudgeon ¹ ³³⁴ and Susannah Edwards,¹ ³³⁴ on 17 Aug 1873 in Butler County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Anzella was born on 17 Aug 1853 in Butler County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Apr 1930 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 76, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson, Darke County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Anzella was Ageline.

1272 F ii. Florence May Leas ¹⁶⁶ was born on 11 Feb 1874 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 9 Feb 1940 in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, USA^⁴ at age 65.

Florence next married Henry Ward Stagg,⁴ son of David Stagg ³³⁶ and Mary Pratt,³³⁶ on 24 Jan 1918 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA.³³⁵ Henry was born about 1885 in Traverse City, , Michigan.

+ 1273 M iii. Richard Hayes Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jan 1877 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Apr 1944 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 67, and was buried in Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1274 F iv. Susan Hannah Leas ¹⁶⁶ was born on 12 Apr 1879 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died on 6 Apr 1956^⁴ at age 76.

1275 F v. Lydia Leas ⁴ was born on 7 May 1881 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 7 May 1881 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

1276 F vi. Lida Leas ⁴ was born on 7 May 1881 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 7 May 1881 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

1277 F vii. Agnes Bertha Leas ⁴ was born on 8 Feb 1883 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 5 Nov 1957 at age 74.

1278 F viii. Zella Essa Leas ⁴ was born on 20 Jun 1885 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 7 Apr 1959 in Franciscan Medical Center Dayton Campus, Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA at age 73.

1279 F ix. Maggie Ellen Leas ⁴ was born on 6 Sep 1887 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 6 Sep 1887 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, and was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Ft. jefferson, Ohio.

+ 1280 M x. William Andrew Leas ¹ was born on 18 Sep 1888 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 9 Sep 1946 in Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 57, and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

1281 F xi. Leah Estella Leas ⁴ was born in 1891 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on 29 Jul 1968 at age 77.

+ 1282 F xii. Daisy Eveline Leas ³³⁷ was born on 26 Jan 1894 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died on 3 Aug 1980 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 86.

530. Elizabeth Ann Leas ¹ ¹⁶⁷ was born on 26 Oct 1840 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 13 Dec 1929 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 89, and was buried in Ft. Jefferson Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: Elizabeth Ann Mote, duaghter of William and Mary Leas was born at Fort Jefferson, Ohio, October 26th, 1840, and died at her home in Greenville, Ohio, December 13th, 1929, aged 89 years, 1 month, and 17 days.
Her mother died when she was only two years of age. Her father later married again and she grew to young womanhood in her father's home with a sister, a half sister and a half brother. She attended the pioneer school at Fort Jefferson and then completed a normal course in a school at Jaysville. She taught several terms of school before and during the Civil War. She taught one winter in western Indiana, near Danville, Ill.
She married Joseph Mote December 25th, 1867. They lived at Fort Jefferson for four years and then for thirty-five years at Weaver's Station where Mr. Mote did a general merchandise business. They retired and moved to Greenville in 1907. Mr. Mote died in 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Mote and their family maintained a high statndard in moral and educational life. Each one of the children as well as the father and mother was at some time a Public School teacher. The family was an influence for higher social and cultural life in the community where they lived. Mrs. Mote was a member of the Mt. Zion United Brethren church and on moving to Greenville transferred her membership to the Greenville Christian church.
One son, Horace, died in young manhood. Five sons and one daughter survive their mother's departure, - Alvin, of Springfield, Ill.; Walter, of Detroit, Michingan; Edgar, of San Francisco, California; John, of Yountville, Cal.; Stanley, of Greenville, and Mabel, of Greenville. One sister is living, Mrs Melissa Hecker, of Kansas City, Mo., five grandchildren and other relatives, neighbors and friends.
The funeral was held at the home on Sweitzer street Tuesday, December 17th, at 10 a.m. the sermon was by Rev. O.O Arnold. Burial was made in the Fort Jefferson cemetery.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank neighbors and friends for services and expressions of sympathy during the illness and since the death of our mother. The Family.

Elizabeth married Joseph Mote,¹ ¹⁶⁷ son of Enoch Mote ³³⁸ and Catharine Burkett,³³⁸ on 25 Dec 1867 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.⁴ Joseph was born on 23 Oct 1836 in Monroe Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died in 1911^⁴ at age 75.

1284 M ii. Alvin Joseph Mote ⁶ was born on 24 Jan 1869 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

1285 M iii. Walter Horne Mote ⁶ was born on 15 Apr 1870 in Weaver Station, Darke Co, Ohio.

1286 M iv. William Edgar Mote ⁶ was born on 29 May 1873 in Weaver Station, Darke Co, Ohio.

+ 1287 M v. Stanley Enoch Mote ¹ ¹⁶⁷ was born on 12 Feb 1878 in Weaver Station, Darke Co, Ohio,^⁴ died on 25 Jun 1957 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 79, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

1288 M vi. Horace Garfield Mote ⁶ was born on 28 Apr 1880 in Weaver Station, Darke Co, Ohio and died on 28 Aug 1898 in Weaver Station, Darke Co, Ohio at age 18.

1289 F vii. Mabel Edith Mote ⁴ was born on 20 Jul 1884 in Weaver Station, Darke Co, Ohio and died on 3 Jan 1969 in Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 84.

532. James Wright Lease ¹ ⁴ was born on 4 Feb 1842 in Bernadott, Fulton County, Illinois, USA and died on 2 Mar 1932 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA at age 90.

James married Emmelia M. Ripp ¹ ³⁴⁰ on 11 Mar 1867 in Franklin Co., IL. Emmelia was born on 2 Dec 1840, died on 5 Sep 1883 at age 42, and was buried in Landreth Cemetery, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA.^³⁴¹

+ 1290 F i. Dora May Lease ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 24 Feb 1868 in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois, USA, died on 4 Mar 1895 at age 27, and was buried in Landreth Cemetery, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA.

+ 1292 F iii. Fanna Louisa Lease ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 7 Jul 1872 in Dallas Co., TX and died on an unknown date.

James next married Emily Jordan ¹ ⁴ on 26 Jan 1886 in Hood County, TX. Emily was born on 8 May 1851 in Kentucky, USA and died on 25 Mar 1935 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA at age 83.

+ 1293 M i. Otto J. Lease ¹ ¹⁶⁹ was born on 18 Sep 1887 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, died on 15 Apr 1953 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA at age 65, and was buried on 16 Apr 1953 in Dobbs Valley Cemetery.

+ 1294 F ii. Anna Mae Lease ¹ ¹⁶⁹ was born on 12 Sep 1889 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA and died on 26 Feb 1980 in Alamosa, Alamosa Co., Colorado, USA at age 90.

536. Florence Angeline Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 27 Jul 1849 in Bernadott, Fulton County, Illinois, USA and died on 2 Oct 1932 at age 83.

Florence married R. N. Morgan.¹ ⁴ R. was born on 27 Nov 1847 and died on 5 May 1931 at age 83.

1295 M i. Bird Frank Morgan ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 7 Sep 1871 in Illinois, USA and died on an unknown date.

1297 M iii. Clifton C. Morgan ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 5 Apr 1876 in Illinois, USA.

539. Mary Olive Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 18 Oct 1856 in Fulton County, Illinois, USA and died in 1954 at age 98.

General Notes:
Mary O Lease b 1856 d 1956 m William Latimer Tucker b 1839 d 1897

Letter: Mary Ollie Tucker to Audrey Tucker in Edmond, Oklahoma 1906

Alva, Oklahoma 73717 October, 1982

MOTHER, SON CHALLENGED WEATHER, ROADS IN 1906 BUGGY TRIP

A year before Oklahoma's statehood, in the winter of 1906, the 50-year-old
widow of a Texas Ranger and her teen-age son loaded up a one-horse buggy
in Edmond and left on a trip to the panhandle to claim a homestead in
what once was "No Man's Land."

The woman was Mary Ollie TUCKER.
The boy's name was Van.
Travelling 265 miles through Oklahoma Territory, they arrived at Hooker 12 days after leaving Edmond. A few days later Mrs.Tucker wrote her
daughter Audrey, then a kindergarten teacher in Oklahoma City, to tell
of their journey. Recently Mrs. Tucker's grandson, Bob GRIFFIN, and
Mrs. Griffin of Waco, Texas retraced much of the route the pioneering
duo took. They were guided by details in the letter, the original of which
is in the custody of another grandson, Jack Griffin of Norman.

In their trip to Hooker a few weeks ago, the Griffins located the original
homestead and legal records to his grandmother's ownership. He has
provided a copy of the letter which, he said,"reflects the spirit of the
pioneers of Oklahoma and the determination required to overcome the
hardships of travel encountered." Griffin calls it "An Odyssey in Oklahoma
Before Statehood" and dedicates it to "Buster Brown, a Noble Pony."

Hooker, Okla.
Feb. 26, 1906
Dear Audrey:
I received your letter and mailed to you yesterday, telling you we arrived here
last Sunday. We had our house moved yesterday and got lumber today to build a chicken
house. Van has dug quite a hole in the ground where we are going to build it,
so it won't take so much lumber and will be nice and warm. There are so many
dugouts here, and half dugouts, dug down about half the depth of the house then
built up with lumber.

I have two turkey hens but no gobbler yet. Only have the chickens I brought.
I have sent for an incubator (120 egg size). Van has gone to work like he meant
business. Has done more work in the three days we have been here than he
ever did in that time.

I would like to give you a description of our trip, but there's too much to tell to
write it all. I wish I could be with you a while. I could talk a whole lot.

The first night we stayed three miles this side of Cassion (sic). The people had
killed hogs and
invited us to eat with them. The lady was not well, and
I helped her, and Van helped grind the sausage; and they didn't charge us for
lodging and horse feed.

The next day we passed through Kingfisher, came on to Kiel; put our horse
and buggy in a livery barn, and we stayed at a hotel. The man at the barn
thought it was awful that I would undertake such a trip with that poor little
pony and such a load and no top to the buggy. I told him he didn't know what
a woman could do. He told me to sell the chickens but I didn't.

The next day we came through Okeene and on three miles this side of
Homestead. Stayed at a farm house. The people were very kind, would
take no pay. The lady was so interested in us she gave me her address
and asked me to write when we got here. Well, we left there on
Saturday morning and ourtroubles began.

Three miles ahead of us was what they called a sand hill; but I called it a
sand mountain. We met some men who told us we could go around it, but
whichever way we went, we would wish we had gone the other way. We
decided to go around it. It was probably not more than two miles, but it
seemed a lot further, and the awfulest road any poor mortal ever tried to
pull over. The sand was so deep we could hardly wade through, and up
one hill after another. We walked, or waded. The sand was so deep
the pony couldn't pull up the hill. When we came to a real bad place,
I would drive and Van would push. A good part of the way the blackjacks
were so close to the road there was no room for me to walk so I would
turn the pony lines loose, and the pony would go till he thought it time
to rest, and stop. At last we got to where it seemed the top in the brush
and nothing in sight but brush and sand.

We came to another road and didn't know which to follow. Van walked
on the said mile-to see which was the right one. While he was gone, I
pulled grass and fed the pony so he would be able to pull up the next
mountain. While I was there feeding him, I laughed and thought if you
could see me you would wish for a Kodak more than ever.

When we were coming up that hill, our lunch basket fell out of the
buggy, bottom side up, so you can imagine better than I can tell what
plight it was in. Broke a glass and one handle of the basket. Van didn't
get discouraged; he and the pony were faithful as could be, and I just kept
smiling like the dentist told his patients to do while he was pulling their teeth.

We were up the worst of the hill by noon, but pulled through sand until the
middle of the afternoon. Finally we came to a house so we could inquire the
way. Then the rest of the day we didn't pass a house till near sundown.
We came to a house inside a pasture where a man lived. He told us we
would have to go 3 1/2 miles and ford a river before we could stay all
night. That strip belongs to the Indians, is why there are no more settlements.

We went on and passed groups of Indian tents. When we came to the river,
it was wide but not
deep, so the pony waded right through. We drove on until almost dark and
came to a store and house nearby, where they kept weary pilgrims, and
stayed all night. They were very nice and kind to us. Outside were five
wagons en route for Beaver, thirty miles west (sic) of Hooker.

Next day was Sunday. There was a chilly south wind, but fortunately we
had our backs to it. We drove about thirty-four miles and thought we
were not going to find a place to stay. At last we went off the road a
short distance to a big square house and found the folks all ready to go
to church, but one boy. They took us in and were very kind but awfully
dirty. Van slept on the floor in the kitchen with our bed covers, and I
slept in another room with the daughter and the old man and woman.
We had two beds but they were awfully close together. They had four
grown boys upstairs. We ate breakfast with them, and they fed our horse
and gave us an armful of corn for the chickens, and didn't charge us a cent.

The next day was Monday. We had only gone a mile or two when it began
a slow drizzling rain. We kept going, watching for a barn where we could
get shelter for the pony and buggy, until we and everything in the buggy,
were wet. We stopped at a dugout, and the lady of the house let us in. We
ate dinner there, and it kept up the slow rain.

The middle of the afternoon I saw that the woman was tired of our wet lap
robe and the rest of us, so I told Van we had better drive on. About the
middle of the afternoon we started on, watching at every house for a
shed to put the buggy in. A while before night we saw a vacant shed.
I went to the door and talked to the woman. She said they had company
and a sick girl, but after talking a little while she said come on in out of
the rain. I told her we had bedding and could sleep on the floor, and
sleep on the floor we did. But the people were real nice, and we rather
enjoyed our stay.

It turned cold that night and snowed some. The man where (we) stayed
killed hogs the next day. About three in the afternoon we started for
Woodward, 8 miles against a fierce north wind. The roads were
awfully sandy, but the rain and freeze had improved them. By
whipping and driving up, we got to Woodward without freezing.
We put our horse and buggy in a livery barn and rented a room
for the night in a hotel nearby, with a stove and bed, and cooked
and ate our supper there. We were too dirty and tackey (sic) to
go to the table.

On Wednesday by noon the weather had moderated. We went to
the barn and asked the man if he thought we could cross the river.
He said there was a mail route through there and the mail
carrier would have the ice broken, so about noon we started,
expecting to drive to Ft. Supply 8 miles ahead. When we got
within 2 miles of town, we came to Wolf River. It was quite
wide, but there had been teams ahead of us and broken the ice.
There were pieces of ice that looked to be a yard square, but
there were no houses for miles back, and we didn't know when
anyone else would come along, so we started in.

We had not gone far when the big pieces of ice blocked the wheels,
and the pony couldn't pull it. We got out on the step and pulled the
ice out the best we could; the pony got contrary and wouldn't try to
pull. We coaxed and whipped quite a while, but not an inch would
he budge. There we were the water and ice up over the hubs on both
sides of us, and no prospect of getting out. I told Van the only thing
to do was to pull off our shoes, roll up our pants and wade out. I
don't know how long we were in there, but it seemed like a long time.
At last Van pulled off his shoes and socks and jumped in the water.
He shook all over and said he was freezing. He went and tried to
lead the pony out, but no, he wouldn't budge.

Van saw a fire out on the bank and went to it; said he was freezing to
death, I persuaded a while, then whipped a while, but to no avail; so
I pulled off my shoes and stockings, put on my rubbers, rolled up
my pants and jumped in. I tell you, it was a cold jump. I took the rope
and tied (it) around the pony's neck and tried to lead him. Still he
persisted in standing in the river. I stood and pulled my best for
several minutes.

At last he had to step forward a step or two. That loosened the buggy
and he followed me out. The water was over my knees. When I got
out to the fire, my feet and legs had no more feeling than if they had
been a rock. Van gathered some sticks and put on the fire, which had
been built by some campers. I rubbed my legs with the blanket and
warmed by the fire, but they didn't feel natural for a long time. I
thought sure they were frozen, but they didn't hurt after they
got warm-didn't even ache-and I didn't take a bit of cold. I didn't
know till that night when my legs began to smart that I had cut
great gashes clear to my knees on the ice.

We drove on to Ft. Supply before night. We went to the livery barn to
leave our horse. I said to the man, "I hate to go to a hotel looking as I do,"
and he said if we wanted to we could cook
supper on his monkey
stove and sleep in the barn loft. So Van went out and bought some steak,
we cooked it on his stove, and had a very good supper. We took out
bedding to the hayloft and spent a very pleasant night.

Next day we drove to Shearmore. Had no trouble worthy of mention.
Next day we passed through Custer and stopped on a hill this side for
dinner, or lunch. While there, a boy came along and said we could
only go 1 1/2 miles farther. Said they had quarantined against
smallpox 21 days. I went on to a house. There was no one to stop us,
but I was afraid if we went into the strip they might not let us out.
So I stopped and asked the man. He said the health officer had
been there just a short time before and quarantined for six miles
for 21 days. Said one went south and one west. Said we might get
through and advised us to go on. So we went through the six miles
west. We just made the little pony June through there and got
through without being molested.

All that evening we didn't pass anything but sod houses and cabins
that people had built to hold their claims, and some were vacated.
About sundown we stopped at a little one-room house and told
them we were hunting for a place to stay all night. They didn't
know of any place ahead. They wouldn't turn us away but said
they had two extra men, and had to make down one bed. I didn't
see any place for us to sleep unless it was on the table. I saw a
good-sized house half a mile off the road and we went down
there.They had a three room sod house and a big barn. They
took us in and were very nice to us. Were old ranchers and
had been there 20 years. They fed us and pony and didn't
charge us. We left there Sat morning. Were 7 miles from
Beaver City. We started late and had a good deal of sand
to pull through, so we got there a little before noon. Just
after leaving Beaver, we had to cross the Canadian River again.
It was wide and rather deep, but "Buster Brown" waded right
through. We named the pony Buster Brown because he is such a
noble little fellow, we thought he ought to have a big name.
We came across the river and up the hill before we stopped
for lunch. The hill or hills this side of the river are terrible.
It was up one sand hill and down another for a mile and
a half or more. Van was sick from eating too much canned
chili a day or two before but managed to walk up the hills,
and Buster got the buggy up. These were the lasthills of any
consequence we had.

I guess it was well for us that we had such a poor pony and
such pitiful objects, for everyone we have met were so kind
to us and wanted to help us. If I met a man in a wagon where
it was a little hard for me to turn out, he would say, "Stay in
the road. I'll go around you." And if I met one on a hill, he
would wait and see if I got up all right.

We came 20 miles this side of Beaver and stayed all night with
a young Mr. SMITH of Edmond. We were then 25 miles from
Hooker. We left there early Sunday morning for home.
It seemed so nice that we would not have to hunt for a place
to stay another night. Buster was nearly worn out and so was
I. Van would have trotted Buster to death that day if I had let him.
We got home at 1:30. Van is delighted and has gone right to work.

Well, I guess I have told all that is worth telling, except that we
were brown as a side of bacon. My nose and forehead are peeling off.

EPILOGUE
Apparently the "homestead" in Hooker didn't work out. Mrs. Tucker
spent most of the rest of her life in Oklahoma City and Edmond,
where she died in 1954 at the age of 99 while living at the home
of her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Ira Griffin.

Van, a World War I veteran, owned and operated a nursery
and greenhouse in Oklahoma City for many years and now, over 90, lives in a retirement home in Lawton.

There is no record of what became of Buster Brown.

Mary married William Latimer Tucker.³⁴² William was born in 1839 and died in 1897 at age 58.

542. Frank Kizer ¹ was born on 21 Apr 1824 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 25 Mar 1938 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS at age 113.

Frank married Madge Evelyn Clark.¹ Madge was born on 27 Mar 1866 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA and died on 23 Jan 1963 in Manhattan, KS at age 96.

1300 F i. Vera Belle Kizer ¹ ³⁴³ was born on 28 Nov 1890 in Downs, Osborne County, Kansas, USA, died on 7 Mar 1957 in Osawatomie, Miami County, KS at age 66, and was buried in Manhattan, Riley, Kansas,.

+ 1301 F ii. Nellie Evelyn Kizer ¹ was born on 3 Oct 1896 in Downs, Osborne County, Kansas, USA and died on 23 Jan 1971 in Manhattan, KS at age 74.

1302 F iii. Edith Lucille Kizer ¹ was born in Jan 1901 and died in Mar 1901 in Downs, Osborne County, Kansas, USA.

547. Frank Neville Leas ⁴ was born on 5 Nov 1860 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri, USA, died on 23 Sep 1947 at age 86, and was buried in Oakwood Cem., Warsaw, , IN.

Frank married Sarah Catherine Blubaugh ⁴ on 13 Nov 1881 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA.¹² Sarah was born on 7 Mar 1859 in Ohio, USA.

553. Theodore Wilson ¹ ¹⁷⁴ was born on 10 Jul 1837 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 30 Jan 1931 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 93.

General Notes: The following was written by Karyn Hall and posted to the webpage, http://ancestorarchives.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html

Having been a member of a large, and sometimes penniless family, THEODORE WILSON was forced to make his way on his own from earliest manhood. His father, THOMAS, provided him and his brother, AUGUSTUS, with enough in the way of an education to enable them to earn their living as school teachers. THEODORE continued in this capacity for twenty years, 1860 to 1880, first in Lewisburg, Ohio, later in Howard County, near Kokomo, Indiana.

Through the summers, THEODORE farmed and worked for others. When I (ORAN WILSON) was a boy, he told me of cutting hickory sapling to be used a hogshead hoops. He remembered the fabled flights of passenger pigeons, now extinct, that were so numerous that they literally darkened the sky. At night when roosting, large limbs would suddenly snap and fall from the combined weight of these pigeons. Passenger pigeons were a most welcome addition to the plain fare of that era, and they were trapped by the millions for food. Man with his cunning proved a mortal enemy, so much so that by the early part of this century, not a single passenger pigeon survived.

On 3 February 1861, Theodore Married Margaret WERTS. She was 20 years of age at the time, having been born on 18 September 1841.

Sometime around 1875, THEODORE moved his family to Marion County, Indiana, settling on the outskirts of Indianapolis on Rural Avenue about 1/4 mile south of Troy Ave. They lived in a log house where the last of their eight children were born, Oran and Omer, twins, 17 April 1885.

1880 marks Theodore's last year as a teacher. For the remainder of his long life, he was actively engaged in farming.

In 1887, THEODORE built a new nine room house about 400 feet south of the log house. The first floor contained a kitchen and living room plus a parlor-living room and bedroom that were never used except for visitors. There were four bedrooms on the second floor. Typical of the period, and much admired by the grandchildren, were the brilliant multi-colored stained glass panels set into the front and side doors.

THEODORE WILSON raised produce on his farm. For many years, he served a regular route by wagon, selling produce, butter and eggs to his Indianapolis customers.
Although times have changed, it seems that the farm cats and their kittens were as much a problem then as now. THEODORE used to resort to the practice of secretly delivering kittens along with his farm produce. On one occasion, he took six kittens to town in a burlap bag. At his first stop, he untied the bag and the kittens scattered. His customer, seeing the kittens scampering away, asked about them. Theodore shrugged and in mock dismay answered, "Oh, my kittens got away!" A week later, on his stop there, the customer greeted Theodore with, "We caught all your kittens, Mr. Wilson," and promptly turned them over to him. More than likely, youngsters farther along the route were overjoyed to find six kittens looking for homes in their neighborhood.
In his later years, Theodore raised tomatoes and strawberries, and then finally specialized in strawberries alone. He earned quite a reputation from his success with strawberries. The Indianapolis News once ran a story about him referring to him as "Strawberry" Wilson.

To the best of my knowledge, Theodore was never seriously ill in his life. He farmed actively to within three weeks of his death, passing away at the farmhouse January 30, 1931. He was then 93 years of age.

Theodore's wife, Margaret, preceded him in death by 19 years. She died of a kidney infection, Bright's Disease, on 3 February 1912.

(from genealogy compiled by Oran C. Wilson, Sandusky, Ohio 1958)

His obituary:

NONAGENARIAN GROWER OF FINE STRAWBERRIES IS DEAD AT HOME

Theodore Wilson age ninety-three, former school teacher and widely-known farmer and strawberry grower of Marion County, died Friday at his home near Beech Grove, Rural Route 5.

Born in Preble County, Ohio, July 10, 1837, Mr. Wilson lived in Marion County
53 years. He taught school in Ohio and Indiana from 1860 to 1880 and since that time had been engaged in farming and growing strawberries. His wife, Mrs. Margaret Werts Wilson, died in 1912. He came from a family of eight children, six of whom lived to be more than 80 years old. He was a member of the Beech Grove M. E. church.

Mr. Wilson, with his horse and wagon and boxes filled with strawberries, was for a number of years a familiar figure on the streets of Indianapolis during the strawberry season. Old customers assert that his berries were the largest specimens of the fruit they ever had seen. In latter years Mr. Wilson discontinued his daily peddling activities, but las spring he still personally supervised the cultivation and picking of the strawberry crop.

He often told the story of how he once had had the opportunity of buying a strip of land on the south side of Tenth street, between Emerson Avenue and Gray Street, at $10 an acre but did not buy it because he thought Indianapolis never would grow out that far.

An incident over which Mr. Wilson often chuckled was his unintended contribution of a load of strawberries to Indianapolis police. The story is told that one day the horse ambled away while he was interviewing a customer and was caught by police and taken to police headquarters. The horse and wagon were retrieved later but the berries were gone.

"We were afraid they would spoil," was the explanation given.

Surviving are seven children, HOLLAND and HOWARD WILSON, MRS. ARVILLA BOND,

Indianapolis, VIRGIL WILSON, Seattle, Washington, WALTER WILSON, Columbus,
Ohio, and ORAN and OMER WILSON, Terre Haute. A sister, Mrs. Jane Laired, Los
Angeles, California and 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also
survive.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana, USA.

Theodore married Margaret Werts,¹ ¹⁷⁴ daughter of John Wertz and Catherine Griso,³⁴⁴ on 3 Feb 1861 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Margaret was born on 18 Sep 1841 and died on 3 Feb 1912 in Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 70.

Arvilla married Orville Bond.¹⁷⁵ Another name for Orville was Roscoe.³⁴⁵

1308 M v. Walter E. Wilson ¹⁷⁵ was born on 28 Jul 1879 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, died on 22 Apr 1942 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA at age 62, and was buried in Sharon Township, Worthington, , Ohio, USA.

Walter married Goldie Pearl Grahan on 3 Oct 1906 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Goldie was born on 13 Apr 1887 in Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, USA, died on 3 Mar 1970 in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried on 6 Mar 1970 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1310 M vii. Omer A. Wilson ¹⁷⁵ was born on 13 Apr 1886 and died in Aug 1952 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA at age 66.

Jane married Silas Lester Laird ¹⁷³ on 26 Dec 1867 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.³⁴⁷ Silas was born in Mar 1844 in Salem, , Ohio.^²⁵⁴

1313 F ii. Julia Laird ³⁴⁶ was born on 19 Jul 1868 in West Sonora, Preble Co, OH and died on 15 Dec 1931 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina at age 63.

1314 F iii. Georgianna Laird ³⁴⁶ was born on 16 Feb 1875 in West Sonora, Preble County, Ohio, died on 31 Oct 1918 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina at age 43, and was buried on 2 Nov 1918 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

1315 F iv. Olive Laird ²⁵⁴ was born in Oct 1879 in Ohio, USA and died on 1 Sep 1961 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina at age 81.

1316 F v. Jessie L. Laird ²⁵⁴ was born on 23 May 1883 in Ohio, USA, died on 4 Jan 1923 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina at age 39, and was buried on 4 Jan 1923 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes:
transcribed from Frazer Wilson's History of Darke County, v. 2, 1914, pp 96-102.

AUGUSTUS N. WILSON AND SARAH C. WILSON.

Augustus N. Wilson is the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Leas) Wilson and was born near West Sonora, Preble County, Ohio, May 10, 1842. His grandfather was a carpenter and a resident of Bucks county, Pennsylvania, whose ancestors seem to have been among the early Quaker settlers of the Delaware valley--probably settling there shortly prior to 1700. As near as is now known his forebears were mostly carpenters and farmers who intermarried with some of the best families of the Friends and lived the humble, frugal and industrious life characteristic of these stalwart people.

Mr. Wilson's grandfather fell from a building on which he was working in Philadelphia, Pa., and died as a result of the fall. His son Thomas was reared in the home of his brother-in-law, Abner Hibbs, and appears to have learned the hatter's trade in Philadelphia when a young man. Later, probably between 1820 and 1825, Thomas came to Ohio, walking from Philadelphia to the home of his brother Eli in Zanesville, Ohio. Shortly afterward he piloted a flat boat of merchandise from Cincinnati to New Orleans and returned afoot. He finally settled near West Sonora, Preble County, Ohio, where he taught school and became a justice of the peace. He married Elizabeth, daughter of William Leas of near Lewisburg, Preble county, and became the father of eight children, viz.: Lydia, who married William Werts; William M.; John L.; Eli; Theodore; F. J.; Augustus N., and Jane, who married Silas Laird. Of these, five sons and one daughter still survive at an average age of about seventy-five years.

From their mother these children, apparently, inherited that business acumen characteristic of the Leas family, which has made the men successful in financial and business enterprises. From the father, who was a voracious reader and student of current affairs, probably came the desire to acquire an education and a certain ability to frame and compose papers of literary merit.

Thomas Wilson was born October 14, 1803, and died December 21, 1877, and his wife, Elizabeth, was born September 5, 1805 and died February 5, 1887. Their remains are buried in the cemetery at Lewisburg, Ohio.

From Quaker ancestry Augustus Wilson probably inherited the qualities of moral integrity, firmness, frugality, industry, determination, frankness, hatred of shams, together with plainness of speech and simplicity in dress which are marked characteristics of his disposition.

He acquired the rudiments of an education in a country school and, when about fourteen years of age, went to work on the farm of a neighbor at six dollars per month.

In the fall of 1861 he commenced to teach school, but in a few weeks laid aside his books and responded to the call of his country, enlisting as a private in Company E, Sixty-ninth regiment, Ohio volunteer infantry, for a period of three years. At the termination of this period he re-enlisted and soon thereafter was appointed hospital steward of the regiment, which position he held until mustered out after the close of the war. He was with the regiment during this entire period with the exception of about two weeks and participated in Sherman's famous march to the sea, taking part in the following engagements: Gallatin, Nashville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge, Tenn.; Dug Gap. Buzzard's Roost, Dalton, Resaca, Pumpkin Vine Creek, Kenesaw Mountain, Marietta, Chattahoochie River, Peach Tree Creek, Siege of Atlanta, Jonesboro and Siege of Savannah, Ga.; Bentonville, Goldsboro and Raleigh, N. C., and was
present at Johnson's surrender.

During the first winter after the war, he taught below Ithaca. The spring found him with some seven hundred dollars, which he had saved by soldiering and teaching and with this little sum he entered into partnership with his uncle, Jesse Tillman, and conducted a small dry goods and grocery store in the hamlet of Jaysville, Darke County, Ohio. In about a year he sold out his interest and formed a partnership with his brother William, who conducted a store at Winchester, Preble County, Ohio. In the spring of 1867 he went to Dallas (now Ansonia), Ohio, and entered into partnership with his brother John. Here he remained a little over five years, during most of which time he served as postmaster of the village. On September 19, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah C., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Frazer) Niswonger at Winchester, Ohio. In February, 1873, the family, then including three children, moved to Greenville, Ohio, where Mr. Wilson formed a partnership with Mr. William Kelly and conducted a dry goods store in the building now occupied by the Advocate office and press room on Broadway, near the public square. This partnership lasted about two years, when Mr. Kelly was elected county auditor and retired from the firm. Mr. Wilson soon moved into the Miller room, a few doors to the south, and in about two years formed a partnership with William H. Hart, which lasted some twelve years. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hart were complementary in disposition, the former having excellent judgment of the quality and value of merchandise, indomitable energy and good executive qualities, while the latter was sociable, diplomatic and urbane in manner and winning in personality, thus forming an ideal partnership which commanded the confidence and won the patronage of the community.

On account of the rapid increase in the volume of their business Wilson and Hart were forced to seek new quarters, and, in 1879, began the erection of a substantial three-story brick building, 40x85 feet in size, on the west side of Broadway just south of Third street. This building was, at that time, considered too far south of the trading center, but trade followed the store and in a short time it was considered one of the most centrally located business rooms in the city. It was completed in 1880 and was by far the most modern and substantial business room in the city, being finely finished and equipped, well proportioned and excellently lighted. On account of failing health, Mr. Hart retired from the business and moved to Chattanooga, Tenn.

In 1892, Mr. Wilson formed a partnership with his sons Osborn and Frazer and his son-in-law, Mr. William H. Mann. In the spring of 1895 the new firm closed out their business in Greenville and opened up a store on South Main Street, near Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio, where they conducted business until July 1908. In the meantime, the partnership had been dissolved and Mr. Wilson now returned to Greenville where he reopened in the Winner block, having disposed of the building, which he formerly owned upon moving to Dayton. On July 1, 1906, he again moved into the latter building, and on March 11, 1907, formed a new partnership with his sons, Osborn, Frazer and Carl. Osborn withdrew in September to accept a position in the Greenville postoffice where he is now employed as assistant mailing clerk. The business has continued since that time under the firm name of A. N. Wilson & Sons, and now requires the use of the entire three floors of the Wilson & Hart block to properly house their large stock of dry goods, notions and floor coverings.

By having his sons to share the responsibilities of the business Mr. Wilson has been able to devote some time to public affairs, and in January, 1902, became a member of the board of trustees of the Dayton State Hospital for the Insane by appointment of Governor Nash. This position he held for three successive terms and until the board was finally abolished by a new State law which centralized the control of the State charitable institutions in April 1911. For some time Mr. Wilson was president of the board and was associated during his incumbency with Hons. H. L. Morey, George Sohngen of Hamilton, 0.; C. R. Gilmore of Eaton, 0.; T. F. Linn, of Columbus, 0.; George Little and Judge C. C. Scherer of Xenia, 0.

In the fall of 1903, Mr. Wilson was elected Mayor of Greenville on the Republican ticket, overcoming a natural Democratic majority of over one hundred and fifty. During his term of office, he won the confidence of the moral and law abiding element in the population by his rigid and impartial enforcement of the laws.

In November 1905, he was a candidate for re-election against Thomas C. Maher, the Democratic candidate, with whom he tied, each receiving 825 votes. To determine who should serve, the candidates cast lot and Mr. Wilson won, but Mr. Maher soon filed contest proceedings in court, alleging irregularity in respect to four or five votes, and secured a verdict in his favor.

Mr. Wilson also served the public in other capacities, being a member of the board of education, about 1890, and a member of the committee, with Hon. C. M. Anderson, Judge Jas. I. Allread and Judge John C. Clark, appointed to wait upon the committee on public buildings at Washington, D. C., and present Greenville's claims for a government building. Hon. Harvey C. Garver was a member of Congress at that time and with his vigorous co-operation an appropriation of some $35,000 was secured with which the colonial style postoffice building on the public square was soon built.

He has been a member of the Odd Fellows for over forty years and is also a member of the G. A. R.

With all his interest in public affairs, Mr. Wilson never neglected his business. Being especially interested in the selling and making up of carpets, he invented a clamp for holding together strips of carpet, which were to be sewed. This clamp was patented under date of August 5, 1890, and proved to be a practical invention, being sold to progressive merchants in various sections of the United States.

In disposition Mr. Wilson is firm, aggressive, industrious, persevering and faithful and has that determined spirit which scarcely knows defeat. He has raised a large family, carried on an extensive business, served the public, and today, at the age of seventy-two years, is more active than many men at fifty, taking an active and very important part in the necessary details and routine incident to a successful business.

For relaxation he enjoyed his annual hunt of two or three weeks in the forests of Michigan, Wisconsin, Maine or some of the southern States, not missing a season for a period of thirty years or more.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Euphemia, Preble County, Ohio, June 23, 1847. Her father's father was David Niswonger, who was born in Virginia in 1770 and died in 1844. He was of German descent and married in the Gunder family. George Niswonger, the father of Mrs. Wilson, was born in Preble county, March 9, 1817, and died at Greenville, Ohio, March 9, 1884. He married Miss Elizabeth Ducker Frazer. October 1, 1843, and they became the parents of Sarah Catharine (Wilson); John N. Niswonger, born December 19, 1852, died April 24, 1895; Jas. A. B. Niswonger, born July 19, 1851, died March 22, 1899.

Mrs. Wilson's mother's father was Jas. A. B. Frazer, son of William Frazer, who came from Scotland, claiming direct descent from Sir Simon Fraser (Lord Lovat). The Frasers (sometimes spelt Frazer or Frazier), were of Norman French descent and settled in Scotland at an early date, becoming one of the most prominent families in the isle whose descendants are found scattered in the United States and the British colonies generally. The present seat of the family in Scotland is Invernessshire and the City of Inverness, where they form a large per cent of the population.

James A. B. Frazer was born in 1791 and learned the trade of a miller, probably from his father, who, it seems, operated a mill near Baltimore, Md. He came to western Ohio about 1820, where he engaged in milling at Lucas's mill on Brown's run in the northern part of Butler county. He also taught school in the Heck neighborhood near this place, where in September, 1823, he married Catharine Heck, whose parents also came from Maryland. While living at Brown's Run, a daughter, Elizabeth D. (mother of Mrs. A. N. Wilson), was born August 14, 1824. The family soon moved to the neighborhood of Georgetown, Preble County, where Mr. Frazer taught school for a while. In 1827, he leased a mill of John Lock on Twin Creek, just above Euphemia and in 1828, he bought the property, which then consisted of an old mill and saw mill. This mill had been built by Jesse Swisher in 1817, and had three run of burrs--one French, one Raccoon and a corn burr made from a gray-head stone, with a capacity of about twenty-seven barrels of flour in twenty-four hours. A distillery was added to this with a capacity of about twenty bushels per day with mashing done by hand. Later horse power was installed to do the mashing and pumping, thus increasing the capacity to thirty bushels per day. In 1838, Mr. Frazer built a stone mill just west of the old mill from limestone quarried along the creek nearby. This mill was about one hundred feet long and was considered one of the substantial buildings of the State at that early date. It cost some S12,000 to $14,000 in addition to $3,000 which Mr. Frazer had paid for the old mill with one hundred and forty acres of land and the water right extending from west of his dam to the national road east of Euphemia. When the new mill was completed, he was offered $28,000 for the entire property and water right, with the provision that he would not build another mill within the bounds of the customs of said mill. He refused this offer, but a few years proved his mistak e as he went into bankruptcy in 1844 and died August 20, 1849, grieving his loss and failure. His estimable wife, who was known for her benevolent disposition, lost the sight of both eyes about the time of her husband's failure, probably from paralysis of the optic nerve, and died at the home of her daughter in Richmond, Ind., from apoplexy, March 27, 1854. Their children were Elizabeth D., Henry, John, Nelson and Daniel, all of whom are now dead, except Henry, who is eighty-nine years of age.

Elizabeth D. Frazer was a woman of exceptional mental powers, with strong moral convictions, sane piety and a very industrious disposition. In spite of many discouraging experiences along the road of life she bore up bravely and won for herself an enviable reputation. After the death of her husband, George Niswonger, in 1854, she made her home mostly with her daughter, Mrs. A. N. Wilson, in Greenville, Ohio, where she died September 29, 1901, at the age of seventy-seven years.

Sarah Catharine (Niswonger) Wilson inherited many of the characteristics of her grandmother Frazer, whom she resembled in outward form, being inclined to stoutness, and enjoying good living. She was a woman of large heart and mind, a tender, yielding disposition and optimistic tendencies. She thought well of mankind, caring but little for distinctions of creed, color or mere outward circumstance and was charitable almost to a fault with the unfortunate. The family circle was the center of her affections, but she was sociable to all and exceedingly hospitable to her friends. So-called society made no appeal to her and she disliked its posings, affections and shams to a marked degree. Being of a lively and active disposition she enjoyed life and expected others to do likewise. Although disabled by partial paralysis during the last five years of her life she bore her affliction with patience and fortitude and passed to her reward April 7, 1914, mourned by a host of friends and admirers.

Her remains, together with those of her parents and brother James, and son George are buried in the Wilson lot in the Greenville cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were the parents of eight children, of whom seven still survive, as follows: Gertrude, who married Mr. William H. Mann; Osborn, who married Miss Lillian Harrison, and is now a mailing clerk in the Greenville postoffice; Frazer E., who married Miss Pearle Larimer (see sketch in this work); Bessie, now at home; Carlton F., author of musical ballads, now member of firm of A. N. Wilson & Sons; Grace A., who married J. L. Ewing, now living at Erie, Pa.; Frank G., musician and musical composer, now with Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. The grandchildren are Kathryn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mann; John Larimer, Wayne Alden and Miriam, children of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wilson; Harrison Augustus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Osborn Wilson.

Augustus married Sarah Catherine Niswonger,¹⁷³ daughter of George Niswonger ¹⁷³ and Elizabeth Ducker Frazer,¹⁷³ on 19 Sep 1867 in Winchester, OH. Sarah was born on 23 Jul 1847 in Euphemia, Preble County, Ohio, died on 7 Apr 1914 at age 66, and was buried in Wilson Lot In The Greenville Cemetery.

1324 M viii. George Wilson ¹⁷³ was buried in Wilson Lot In The Greenville Cemetery.

560. Anderson Leas ¹ ⁴ was born in 1839 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co., OH, died in 1900 at age 61, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Anderson Leas is buried in Section 1, Lot #78 of Roselawn

Anderson Leas was Monroe Township assessor for seven terms: 1874 - 1881. He was also postmaster for about 15 years in West Manchester and had charge of the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad office for twelve years.

Anderson and his brother Asa were taken into their father's partnership (Townsend & Co.) in 1863 and 1867 respectively, and later operated the business as A & A Leas. They were buyers of grain and wool, being the largest grain buyers in the county. They also had a tailor shop.

Circa 1881, the business was bringing in about $ 16,000 per year. Anderson Leas and his brother Asa furnished substitutes for the 3-year service although they were not drafted in.

Anderson Leas is buried in Lot # 78 of Section 1 of Roselawn Cemetery.

Anderson married Lydia Anna Townsend ¹ ⁴ on 7 Jul 1864 in Miami County, Indiana, USA.⁴ Lydia was born on 6 Nov 1844 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 18 Sep 1920 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA^¹⁷⁹ at age 75, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1326 M ii. John Edgar Leas ¹ ⁴ was born about 1875 in Ohio, USA,^¹⁸⁰ died in 1926^¹⁸¹ about age 51, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

+ 1327 M iii. Jay Warren Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 17 Jul 1865 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁸¹ died on 25 Jan 1917 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸¹ at age 51, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

561. Asa Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 1 Sep 1841 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH,^{⁴ ¹⁸⁰} died on 22 Feb 1926 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 84, and was buried on 25 Feb 1926 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: Asa LEAS was born on September 1, 1841 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH

He appeared in the census in 1850 in Harrison Twp, Preble Co, OH. In 1867 he was
an in business with his brother operating as A.& A. Leas. in West Manchester,
Preble Co, OH.4 He died on February 22, 1926 in West Manchester, Preble Co,
OH.

He was buried on February 25, 1926 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble
Co, OH. Asa LEAS and Hanna Jane "Jennie" GARBER were married on December 12,
1867. They resided in West Manchester and had five children; two sons and
three daughters. They appeared in the census in 1880 in West Manchester, Preble
Co, OH

1880 Census for West Manchester, Preble, Ohio
Asa Leas, 38, OH OH OH
Jennie Leas, Wife, 30, Keeping House OH PA PA
Berta Leas, Son, 11, OH OH OH
Sallie Leas, Dau, 5, OH OH OH
Flo Hoffman, Other, 21, Dressmaker, OH OH OH

Asa married Hanna Jane "Jennie" Garber,¹ ³⁴⁸ daughter of Martin Garber ⁴ and Mary Petry,⁴ on 12 Dec 1867 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Hanna was born on 30 Jun 1849 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA, died on 11 Jun 1926 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 76, and was buried on 14 Jun 1926 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1328 M i. Bertrand V. Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born in 1868 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 26 Jul 1941 in Jane Case Hospital, Delaware, , OH^⁴ at age 73, and was buried on 28 Jul 1941 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

1329 F ii. Myrtle May Leas ⁴ was born in 1872, died on 10 Nov 1873 at age 1, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

1330 F iii. Mary Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born in 1875.^⁴ Another name for Mary was Sallie.

1331 F iv. Florence Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born in 1876^⁴ and died in 1955^⁴ at age 79.

Florence married Vernon Davis,³⁴⁹ son of T. F. Davis ³⁵⁰ and Lizzie B. Cox,³⁵⁰ on 16 Oct 1900. Vernon was born about 1880.^³⁵⁰

+ 1332 M v. Earl Garber "Beecher" Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 23 Jul 1880 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 20 Feb 1964 in Camden, Lorrain Co. OH at age 83, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

564. John Wesley Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born about 1850, died in 1898^⁴ about age 48, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

John married Alice C. Marshall.,¹⁸⁰ daughter of Jacob Marshall ³⁵² and Evelyn Conger,.³⁵³ Alice was born on 17 Jan 1854 in Sugar Valley, Preble Co, OH, died on 16 Sep 1930 in Delaware, Delaware Co, OH at age 76, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^³⁵² Another name for Alice was Cathrin A. Leas.³⁵⁴

+ 1333 M i. Dewitt Halstead Leas ³⁵² was born in Apr 1875 in Ohio, USA,^³⁵⁵ died on 3 May 1955 in Delaware, , OH^⁶ at age 80, and was buried on 6 May 1955 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^³⁵⁷

565. Sarah Margaret Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born on 5 Jun 1854 in Darke County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁸¹ died on 30 Apr 1934 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸¹ at age 79, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

Sarah married John King Mundhenk,³⁵⁸ son of Philip Mundhenk ³⁵⁹ and Mary Ann King,³⁵⁹ on 7 Sep 1878 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.³⁵⁸ John was born in 1851, died in 1886 at age 35, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

1334 F i. Zo Lenore Mundhenk ³⁵⁸ was born on 3 Jan 1880 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 29 May 1951 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 71, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

1335 F ii. Fosa Fern Mundhenk ³⁵³ was born in 1885, died in 1979 at age 94, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

566. Mary Jane Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born on 6 Oct 1856 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁸¹ died on 26 Jul 1934 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸¹ at age 77, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

Mary married David Siler.¹⁸⁰ David was born on 25 Nov 1851 in Preble County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁸¹ died on 2 Jan 1935 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸¹ at age 83, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁷⁹

1336 F i. Maude Siler ¹⁸¹ was born in 1877, died in 1955 at age 78, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

567. Irvin Elmore Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born in 1859 in Ohio, USA,^⁴ died in 1901^⁴ at age 42, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Irvin was Elmer Leas.¹⁸³

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Eldorado village & West Manchester hamlet, Preble, Ohio.

Irvin married Ella Horn ¹⁸⁰ about 1885.³⁶⁰ Ella was born in Jan 1864 in Ohio, USA, died in 1934 in Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, , OH^³⁶¹ at age 70, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^³⁶¹ Another name for Ella was Mary E..³⁶⁰

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Eldorado village & West Manchester hamlet, Preble, Ohio.

+ 1338 M i. James Crask ¹⁸⁵ was born in 1867 and died in 1960 at age 93.

Lydia married Jacob Brown,¹ son of Caleb Brown ¹ and Mary Unknown,¹ on 13 May 1857. Jacob was born in 1830 in OH.

576. Jacob Elmer Leas ¹ ¹⁸⁶ was born on 5 Nov 1840 in Samson, Preble Co, OH, died on 20 Jul 1927 at age 86, and was buried in National Cemetery, Little Rock, AR.

General Notes: Moved into Solomon Kester's home in 1880

JACOB E. LEAS, merchant, Greenville ; another of the old settlers of Darke Co., born in Preble Co.. Ohio, Nov. 5, 1840 ; he is a son of Jesse Leas, who came to Darke Co., in 1843, and located in Sampson : he died in Palestine in March, 1861 ; he was married, in Preble Co., to Sarah A. Cresler, who is now living in German Township. The subject of our sketch followed clerkiug iu the merchandise store of his father until the death of the latter. On the 16th of October, 1861, he enlisted as private iu the 69th 0. V. I., and soon after was at the front, fighting for the preservation of the Union and the honor of our glorious flag ; he was in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Buzzards' Roost Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, siege and capture of Atlanta, with Sherman on his march through Georgia to the sea, thence north through, the Carolinas, and with Sherman when Johnston surrendered, thence through Richmond to Washington, when, after the grand review of the army, he went to Louisville and received his discharge, in August, 1865, having served in the Union army nearly four years. After serving his first term of enlistment, he returned with his regiment. Feb. 27, 1864, and remained in service until the close of the war, passing through various grades of promotion, and was mustered out of service as Captain of Co. A. He then returned to Darke Co. and followed merchandising at Greenville, Jaysville and Palestine (with the exception of a short residence in Indiana) until April. 1871, when he came to Ansonia and followed the merchandise trade for a short time. In 1874, he received the appointment of Postmaster. Upon the locating of the well-known house of Sol. Kester at Greenville, Feb. 1. 1880, Mr. Leas resigned his official position as Postmaster at Ansonia, and associated with the above firm, where he may always be found, ready and willing to attend to the wants of his many warm friends. His marriage with Rebecca Duke was celebrated Sept. 19, 1867 ; they have three children now living, viz.. Russell D.. Bertha J. and Blair.

Jacob married Rebecca Ann Duke ¹ ¹⁸⁶ on 19 Sep 1867. Rebecca was born on 20 Mar 1844 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁵⁸ died on 27 May 1918^⁵⁸ at age 74, and was buried in National Cemetery, Little Rock, AR.^⁵⁸

+ 1342 M i. Russell Duke Lease ¹⁸⁶ was born on 4 Jun 1868 in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

1343 F ii. Bertha Jane Lease ¹⁸⁶ was born on 28 Jul 1871^⁵⁸ and died on 4 Apr 1952 in San Bernardino County, California, USA^⁵⁸ at age 80.

1344 F iii. Blanche Leas ⁵⁸ was born on 28 Mar 1874, died on 31 Oct 1879 at age 5, and was buried in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

1345 F iv. Bessie W. Leas ⁵⁸ was born on 5 May 1877, died on 17 Sep 1877, and was buried in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

1346 F v. Blair Lease ¹⁸⁶ was born on 3 Aug 1878 in Ohio, USA,^{³³ ⁵⁸} died on 18 Jun 1943^⁵⁸ at age 64, and was buried in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA.^⁵⁸ Another name for Blair was Leas.³⁶³

Blair married Viola Jane Splawn,³³ son of William Edward Splawn ³³ and Jane Ann Brooks,³³ on 24 May 1905. Viola was born on 4 Oct 1883 in Bradley, Arkansas and died on 7 Aug 1974 in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA at age 90.

1347 M vi. Chester Leas ⁵⁸ was born on 3 Oct 1881, died on 5 Dec 1886 at age 5, and was buried in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA.

1348 F vii. Mabel Leas was born on 3 Oct 1881, died on 22 Mar 1883^⁵⁸ at age 1, and was buried in Chanute, Neosho County, Kansas, USA.

1349 M viii. Jesse Benton Leas ⁵⁸ was born on 12 Nov 1883, died on 27 Aug 1928 at age 44, and was buried in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA.

1350 M ix. Arthur Roy Leas ⁵⁸ was born on 2 Jun 1886 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married Solomon Kester,¹ ¹⁸⁶ son of George Kester , Jr. ¹ ¹⁸⁶ and Eve Frank,¹ ¹⁸⁶ on 3 Jan 1864 in Darke County, Ohio, USA. Solomon was born on 10 Nov 1839 in German Twp, Darke Co., OH and died in 1924 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 85.

1351 M i. George Worley Kester ¹ ¹⁸⁶ was born on 25 Jun 1865 in Ohio, USA, died on 25 Jul 1934 in Marion County, Indiana, USA^¹⁸⁶ at age 69, and was buried on 28 Jul 1934 in Marion County, Indiana, USA.^¹⁸⁶

1352 M ii. Alvin Roy Kester ¹ ¹⁸⁶ was born in 1877, died in 1878 in Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 1, and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

1353 F iii. Roxy Irene Kester ¹ ¹⁸⁶ was born on 6 Nov 1878 in Darke County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

Elmina married George W. McClellan ³³⁸ on 11 Aug 1866.³³⁸ George was born in Pennsylvania, USA.

1354 M i. Ora A. McClellan was born on 8 Dec 1872 in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

Thisby married Henry B. Atwood on 6 Oct 1864 in Preble County, Ohio, USA.¹⁸⁷ Henry was born about 1840 in Georgia.^¹⁸⁷

587. Alfred Leas ¹ was born on 23 May 1849 in Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 14 Apr 1911 in Brethern, MI at age 61.

General Notes: Information provided by Charles J. Leas, 5119. Other information came from the U.S. Census

Alfred married Cora Alice Keith ¹ on 3 Jul 1902 in Michigan, USA. Cora was born on 24 Jul 1879 in Allen County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁴ and died on 18 Apr 1946^³⁶⁴ at age 66.

General Notes: Name: Noah Leas
Residence: Howard County, Indiana
Enlistment Date: 7 Oct 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Indiana
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Indiana 106th Infantry Regiment on 10 Jul 1863.
Mustered out on 17 Jul 1863 at Indianapolis, IN.
Sources: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana

• United States Census: Resided, 1850, Washington, Darke, Ohio, United States.

• United States Census: Resided, 1860, Town Of Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1870, Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA.

Noah married Sarah Jane Rodkey ⁴ on 30 Oct 1865. Sarah was born on 5 Mar 1847 in Middlefork, IN.

• United States Census: Residence, 1870, Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA.

1361 M i. Worley Byron Leas ⁴ was born on 1 Mar 1866 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA and died on an unknown date.

Worley married Carrie Cotherman ⁴ on 20 Nov 1890. Carrie died on 14 Apr 1938.

+ 1362 M ii. Chester Rodkey Leas ⁴ was born on 30 Mar 1868 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 1363 F iii. Daisy May Leas ⁴ was born on 17 Mar 1873 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA.

1364 F iv. Madge Elizabeth Leas ⁴ was born on 12 Apr 1891 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

Madge married Jay A. Rensberger,⁴ son of Milton H. Rensberger ³⁶⁵ and Alvaratta Barringer,³⁶⁵ on 24 Dec 1912 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA. Jay was born on 26 Jan 1892 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.^³⁶⁵

592. Harvey Newton Leas ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 10 Nov 1847 in Euphania, OH, died on 17 Jun 1898 in 200 Miles From Dawson City, N.W.T. at age 50, and was buried in The Mouth Of Tatchun Creek.

General Notes: Died while on his way to the gold fields of Alaska.

The following article is copied from Page 1 of the July 27, 1898 edition of the Kokomo Dispatch from Kokomo, Indiana
Through the opening of a letter by mistake, information believed to be entirely reliable was received in this city yesterday of the death of Harvey N. Leas in the Yukon country June 17 last. The particulars are very meager, but Mr. Leas's wife as well as his parents, Worley and Mrs. Leas, accept the information at hand as final and mourn the husband and son as dead.
Mr. Leas left Kokomo in company with J. B. Livingston for Dawson City last February. They were joined by three men experienced in mining at Chicago. The last letters were received from this party several weeks ago. One, dated June 4, was from Mr. Leas to his wife. In this he said he was suffering from dysentery, but asked that his family be not alarmed. A second was from Mr. Livingston to his wife, bearing date of July 8, in which he said Mr. Leas was somewhat better. Since the receipt of these letters Mrs. Leas has been borne down with the premonition that her husband would never return. He was not strong, and his trip over the difficult Skaguay trail was one of unusual hazard. He had nearly completed the journey. The greater hardships had been passed and the New Eldorado was but, in a comparative sense, a short distance away when he fell in the unequal struggle as many more hardy men had fallen before him, as many will yet fall.
Yesterday there was delivered a bulky letter to the home of George E. Davis, 150 West Jefferson street, addressed to "Manager Equitable Life Insurance Company." Mr. Davis does not represent this company, nor has it a representative here so far as is known. Ordinarily the letter would have been returned to the office unopened. Mr. Davis was absent from home at the time. The envelope was partially opened at one end, and without noticing the superscription Mrs. Davis drew out one of the enclosures. She saw that it mentioned the death of Mr. Leas, whom she knew well, and immediately upon the return of Mr. Davis called his attention to it. The circumstances justified an examination of the letter.
The first enclosure bore the letterhead of "The Dominion Adjustment Bureau, Charles D. Hanson and J. Kennedy, Proprietors, Room 23 Imperial Building, Montreal, Canada," and was as follows:
Montreal, July 23, 1898
Manager Equitable Life Insurance Company, Kokomo, Ind., U.S.A.
Dear Sir: - My son, Thomas Kennedy, who is on his way to the Yukon gold fields with a party, writes me from the Stewart River, N.W.T., and encloses the letter which I now hand you, notifying your company of the death of one of your insured, and has requested me to forward the notification to you.
I know nothing whatever of the circumstances of the death alluded to, nor does my son give any particulars in his letter to me, but he is a perfectly reliable young man, and is well known in fire and life insurance circles in this city.
A similar notification has been sent to the Northwestern Life Insurance Company, in which office the same party appears to have held a policy.
Yours truly, J. Kennedy
The letter referred to is as follows:
Stewart River, N.W.T., June 22, 1898
Manager Equitable Life Insurance Company, Kokomo, Ind., U.S.A.
Dear Sir:- I have been instructed to inform you that Harvey Newton Leas, holder of policy No. 416,711, issued January 30, 1889, died on the 17th instant while on his way to Dawson City, N.W.T. He was buried on the right hand bank of the Lewes river, at the mouth of Yetchum river, which is about one and one-half miles below Five Finger rapids. I was present at the burial.
If there are any forms you wish filled up I will be pleased to do so, and letters sent to Dawson will find me.
My former address was 523 St. Denis street, Montreal, Province of Quebec.
Yours truly,
Thomas Kennedy
The third enclosure was a map of the Yukon region with a mark in blue pencil indicating the burial place of Mr. Leas. It is something more than 200 miles from Dawson City. From this place to the point where the letter is dated is about 150 miles.
Mr. Leas held policy No. 416,711 in the Equitable company and also a policy in the Northwestern Mutual, each for $1000.
While some surprise is expressed that notification of Mr. Leas' death has not come from Mr. Livingston or other of his traveling companions, there are many reasons offered why this should be delayed. Mr. Leas was ailing on June 8, and might before June 17, then being within about 200 miles of Dawson, have concluded to travel by slower stages, or rest for a time, while the others forged ahead. No mail has been received from any of the party since that time. It is not impossible that they were with Mr. Leas when the end came and have written, but were no so prompt in finding an opportunity to send mail out as was Mr. Kennedy. It is also known that the Canadian mail service is much better than that of this government in the Yukon country; it is probable that this letter has reached Montreal and been forwarded here while communications from Mr. Leas's immediate friends are on the way.
Mrs. Leas is utterly prostrated by the sad news and was unable to see anybody last night save a few of her closest friends. The blow falls upon her with crushing weight. But a year ago she lost her only son, a bright young man and the idol of her home, and now to feel that her husband lies in an unmarked grave on the frozen trail of the far-north gold fields is to fil her cup of grief to running over.
Harvey Newton Leas was born at Euphenia, Ohio, November 10, 1847, and came with his parents to Kokomo in 1853. As a boy, he worked in his father's flouring mills, now the Howard mills. Later in life he studied pharmacy and engaged in the drug business here, in which business he continued, save for a short residence in Colorado, up to the time of his departure for the gold fields. He was married to Hattie Smith in this city May 2, 1878, and she with a daughter survives him. He was a man of excellent parts, kind of heart, gentle as a child and in all things considerate of his fellow men. For a home that is filled with unutterable anguish, for him who lies in that strange, far-off grave unwatered by human tears, there are hundreds of hearts beating with warmest sympathy in Kokomo today.

• United States Census: Resided, 1850, Washington, Darke, Ohio, United States.

• United States Census: Resided, 1860, Town Of Kokomo, Howard, Indiana, United States.

• Resided: U.S. Census, 1870, Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA.

Harvey married Hattie L. Smith,¹ ¹⁹¹ daughter of Dewitt Clinton "D. W. C." Smith ¹ ¹⁹¹ and Frances Marie Campbell,¹ ¹⁹¹ on 2 May 1878. Hattie was born on 31 Jul 1859 in Montgomery, Kane County, Illinois, USA and died in 1933 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 74.

1365 M i. Frederick Webb Leas ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 8 Jul 1879 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Oct 1897 at age 18.

+ 1366 F ii. Elizabeth Maria Leas ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 9 Mar 1884 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA and died on 9 May 1966 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 82.

594. Charles Henry Leas ⁷⁵ was born on 31 Oct 1859 in Iowa, USA and died in Jun 1938 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA at age 78.

Charles married Cora Martha Hambleton,⁷⁵ daughter of Benjamin Franklin Hambleton ⁷⁵ and Mariah Elizabeth Thompson,⁷⁵ on 7 Dec 1881. Cora was born on 25 Feb 1858 in Iowa, USA and died on 13 Feb 1924 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA at age 65.

+ 1367 M i. Speed Butler Leas ³⁶⁶ was born on 6 Apr 1884 in Keokuk, Iowa,^³⁶⁷ died on 14 Mar 1964 in Fresno, CA^³⁶⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Belmont Park Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno, California.^⁷⁵

603. John T. Hartzell ²⁹ was born in Sep 1838 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 22 Jan 1910 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 71.

John married Martha H. ²⁹ in 1859 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. Martha was born in Oct 1839 in Maryland, USA and died on 4 Jan 1917 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 77.

1368 M i. George Winfield Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 22 Sep 1860 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 18 Nov 1865 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 5.

1369 F ii. Betty S. Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 27 Mar 1866 in Maryland, USA and died on 3 Nov 1911 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 45.

1370 F iii. Georgietta W. Hartzell ²⁹ was born about 1869 in Maryland, USA and died on 26 Feb 1912 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA about age 43.

605. Leonard Leas Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 10 May 1842 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 3 Apr 1912 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69.

Leonard married Elizabeth ²⁹ in 1863. Elizabeth was born on 5 Mar 1844 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 15 Apr 1914 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 70.

1372 M i. George Britton Hartzell ²⁹ was born about 1865 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died after 12 Apr 1940 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1373 F ii. Laura Hartzell ²⁹ was born in Mar 1866 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died after 1930 in Pennsylvania, USA.

1374 M iii. Johann William "John" Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 9 Aug 1869 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 26 Apr 1930 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 60.

1375 F iv. Eleanore "Norah" Hartzell ²⁹ was born about 1874 in Maryland, USA.

606. Joseph Perkins Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 18 Apr 1843 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 9 Mar 1894 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 50.

Joseph married Sarah A. Kirk ²⁹ on 18 Apr 1865 in Maryland, USA. Sarah was born on 11 Jan 1848 in Maryland, USA and died on 22 Oct 1922 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74.

+ 1376 F i. Eliza Jane Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 30 Apr 1833 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 30 Mar 1891 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 57.

1377 M ii. George William Hartzell ²⁹ was born in 1868 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 12 Sep 1886 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 18.

608. Mary Lavinia Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 28 Dec 1850 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 30 Jan 1910 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA at age 59.

Mary married John Hoffman ²⁹ on 1 Jul 1866 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. John was born about 1848 in Maryland, USA and died in Nov 1887 about age 39.

1379 M ii. Harry Hoffman ²⁹ was born about 1869 and died after 1930 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

1385 F viii. Charlotte C. Hoffman ²⁹ was born about 1886 in Maryland, USA.

1393 M ii. Willie Carter Hammond ⁴ was born on 28 Mar 1861 and died on 10 Aug 1878 at age 17.

1394 F iii. Cora E. Hammond ⁴ was born on 22 Aug 1865 and died in Nov 1905 at age 40.

614. Arabelle Leas ⁴ was born on 15 Oct 1849. Another name for Arabelle was Arabella.

Arabelle married Charles L. Henkel,⁴ son of D. M. Henkel ³⁶⁸ and Susan Eger,³⁶⁸ in 1870.³⁶⁸ Charles was born in Bedford County, Virginia, USA.

1409 M i. James Elliot Miser ⁴ was born on 6 Jun 1859 and died on 22 Feb 1861 at age 1.

1410 F ii. Mariah Jane Miser ⁴ was born on 8 Sep 1861 and died on 12 Aug 1864 at age 2.

1411 M iii. George Miser ⁴ was born on 26 Mar 1863 and died on 3 Mar 1864.

1412 F iv. Elma Miser ⁴ was born on 15 Nov 1866 and died in Oct 1889 at age 22.

1413 M v. Ira Miser ⁴ was born on 9 Oct 1869 and died on 27 Mar 1874 at age 4.

616. Jacob Miser ⁴ was born on 25 Dec 1833 and died on 28 Jul 1913 at age 79.

617. Mary Miser ⁴ was born on 20 Feb 1836 and died on 30 Aug 1927 at age 91.

+ 1432 M ii. Stanley Shane Morrison ⁴ was born on 5 Jul 1875 and died on 29 Jun 1913 at age 37.

Jacob married Mary Hillyer ¹ ⁴ on 25 Apr 1859.⁴ Mary died on 15 Jan 1897.^⁵⁸

+ 1435 M i. Winfield S. Price ⁴ was born on 1 Feb 1860, died on 15 Dec 1931 in Tippecanoe, Harrison County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁹ at age 71, and was buried in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, USA.

628. William H. Price ¹ ⁴ was born on 24 Oct 1841 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died in 1912 at age 71.

631. Benjamin F. Price ¹ ¹⁹⁵ was born on 20 Oct 1847 in Franklin Township, Harrison County, OH and died in 1927 at age 80.

General Notes: BENJAMIN F. PRICE has wisely followed in the footsteps of his honored father in his continuous and successful association with the great basic industries of agriculture and stock- growing, of which he has long been a substantial exponent in his native township. He was born in Franklin Township, Harrison County, on tbe 20th of October, 1847, and is a son of the late Joel and Sophia (Leas) Price, the former of whom was born in Jefferson County, this state, January 9, 1805, and the latter was likewise a native of that county, where their marriage was solemnized on the 24th of May, 1836. Mrs. Sophia Price was a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Leas, who were born and reared in Adams County, Pennsylvania, where their marriage occurred and whence they came in an early day to Jefferson County, Ohio, where they passed the remainder of tbeir lives as sterling pioneer citizens, their children having been seven in number\emdash Leonard, Maria (Mrs. Miser), Sophia (Mrs. Joel Price), Jacob, Margaret (Mrs. Finnicum), Eliza (Mrs. Reukenbrod), and William. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Joel Price was a native of Germany and became an early settler in Adams County, Pennsylvania, where he reared a family of six sons and six ,daughters. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Joel Price continued their residence in Jefferson County until 1846, when they came to Harrison County and settled on a tract of land which had been secured from the Government, by the father of Mr. Price. There the passing years marked the development of one of the fine farms of Franklin Township, and there Mr. and Mrs. Price continued to reside until their deaths, when venerable in years. Both were earnest and influential members of the Presbyterian Church at Feed Springs, in which Mr. Price served as a trustee and also as treasurer. The dates and respective dates of birth of their children are here .made a matter of record: Jacob L., September 13, 1837; Catherine. September 30, 1839; William H. H., October 14, 1841; Elizabeth, November 4, 1843: Sarah J., October 29, 1845: Benjamin F.. October 20, 1847; George W., December 3. 1849 (died October 28, 1864), Leonard, August 23. 1852: John La December 30. 1854: and Mary M.. December 28, 1859.

Joel Price was a grandson of Josiah and Mary (Frazier) Price. the former of whom was ;1 native of Wales. whence he set forth for America when a young man. in company with his two brothers. one of whom was drowned at sea while on the voyage, he having fallen overboard and having swam for half a day before he succumbed, his pleadings and those of his brothers having not availed in causing the captain of the vessel to attempt a rescue. Benjamin Price. father of Joel, was born in New Jersey, December 12. 1768, and his wife, whose maiden name was Catherine Beebout. was born September 5, 1766. The parents became pioneer settlers in Jefferson County, Ohio. where they passed the remainder of their lives, the death of the father occurring September 15. 1853.

Benjamin F. Price gained his youthful education in the pioneer schools of Franklin Township and in a well ordered school then maintained at Feed Springs. He thereafter continued his association with the activities of the old home farm until his marriage, in 1876, wheu he established his home on the farm which has continued to be the stage of his effective enterprise as an agriculturist and stock-grower during the long intervening years. The excelleut buildings on the place were erected by him, and the farm comprises 166 acres. On the place Mr. Price has a number of pure-bred Shorthorn cattle and Percheron horses. but he has not specialized in the raising of these types of live stock. He is a republican in his political proclivities and he and his wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church at Feed Springs.

On the 7th of February. 1876, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Price to Miss Mary R. Barkley, who was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Andrew and Rebecca (Welch) Barkley. Mr. and Mrs. Price have two children\emdash Edgar K. and Lura M.. the latter being the wife of S. Garfield Hitchcock. of Franklin Township. Edgar K. Price. who has for the past twenty years maintained partnership association with his father in the operations of the home farm and who individually owns eighty acres in Franklin Township, was born in this township on the 7th of December. 1878, and his early education was obtained in the public schools at Feed Springs. He has always remained with his parents on the old homestead, and for twelve or more years he also did effective contract work in the drilling of oil wells. besides which he has leased lands for oil prospecting and is still actively identified with oil production enterprise. He pins his political faith to the republican party and he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church at Feed Springs.

October 3, 1900, recorded the marriage of Edgar K. Price to Miss Jessie E. Melaney, daughter of John and Ella Melaney, and she died May 1, 1906, leaving no children. On the 19th of August, 1907, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Price to Miss Elizabeth Wenger, who was born in Switzerland, daughter of Rudolph and Miriam (Crepps) Wenger, and the one child of this union is Benjamin R., who was born June 13, 1909.

Benjamin married Mary Rebecca Barkley,¹ ⁴ daughter of Andrew Barkley ³⁷⁰ and Rebecca Welsh,³⁷⁰ on 7 Feb 1877.⁴ Mary was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA and died in 1924.

+ 1440 M i. Edgar Kenneth Price ¹ was born on 7 Dec 1879 in Franklin Township, Jefferson County, Ohio.^⁴

General Notes: Harrison County Bio Record (1891) says he was born on August 23, 1852.

Leonard married Clara Downs.¹ ⁴ Clara was born on 18 Apr 1859 and died on 4 Feb 1934 at age 74.

1442 F i. Elizabeth Price ⁴ was born on 8 Nov 1880 and died on 4 Apr 1919 at age 38.

1446 F v. Nellie C. Price ⁴ was born in Feb 1892 and died on 17 Apr 1895 at age 3.

General Notes: John L. Price was educated in the common schools, and later at Scio College and Park College, Missouri. He engaged in teaching for several years, both in Harrison County, Ohio and adjacent counties. John was a Republican and later was numbered amoung the Prohibitionists. He took active interest in politics and was regarded by all as one of the leading young men in the area. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and took an active part in the Sunday School and was a trustee.

John married Alice Cummings ¹ ⁴ on 7 Apr 1887.⁴ Alice was born on 22 Apr 1857.^⁴

+ 1449 F iii. Irma Marvilla Price ⁴ was born on 14 May 1891 and died on 16 May 1928 at age 37.

637. Leonard M. "Len" Leas ⁴ was born on 14 Jan 1846, died on 22 Jun 1931 in Franklin, NC at age 85, and was buried in Highlands Memorial Cemetery, Macon, , NC.

Leonard married Nellie Farr,⁴ daughter of Chester W. Farr ¹ ²²⁵ and Sally Ann Fay,¹ ²²⁵ on 20 Mar 1871. Nellie was born on 11 Aug 1842 and died on 1 Aug 1904 at age 61.

+ 1451 F ii. Lucy A. Leas ⁴ was born on 31 Oct 1873 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 24 Sep 1952 in Lodi, Medina, Ohio, United States^³⁷² at age 78.

+ 1452 F iii. Elizabeth O. Leas ⁴ was born on 17 Aug 1877 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.

Leonard next married Laura J. Wright ⁴ in 1907. Laura was born in 1881, died in 1960 at age 79, and was buried in Highlands Memorial Cemetery, Macon, , NC.

Elizabeth married William Montgomery ⁴ on 10 Jun 1873. William was born on 3 Apr 1846 and died in Aug 1897 at age 51.

Margaret married Isaac Newton Kinney ⁴ on 20 Oct 1880. Isaac died on 7 Jul 1927.

1458 M iv. Rolland Ray Kinney ⁴ was born on 23 Aug 1891 and died on 1 Nov 1892 at age 1.

+ 1462 F iii. Josephine Earseman ⁴ was born on 1 Oct 1901,^³⁷³ died on 2 Mar 1986^³⁷³ at age 84, and was buried in Mount Union Cemetery, Alliance, , OH.^³⁷³

645. William Leas Finnicum ⁴ was born on 25 Jun 1847 in Rumley Twp., Harrison Co., OH and died on 5 Dec 1922 in Rumley Twp., Harrison Co., OH at age 75.

William married Margaret Shambaugh,⁴ daughter of Philip Shambaugh ³⁷⁵ and Catharine Arbaugh,³⁷⁵ on 24 Sep 1868 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA. Margaret was born on 16 Feb 1846 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA^³⁷⁵ and died on 31 Dec 1927 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA^³⁷⁵ at age 81.

1464 M i. Samual Kerr Finnicum ⁴ was born on 9 Aug 1869, died on 23 Mar 1954^³⁷⁵ at age 84, and was buried in New Remley Cemetery.

1465 M ii. Emery Jacob Finnicum ⁴ was born on 1 Jan 1871 and died on 16 Jun 1909 at age 38.

Emery married Nettie B. Lyons ⁴ on 24 Oct 1895 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA. Nettie was born in Oct 1869 in Ohio, USA^³⁷⁵ and died after 1900.

+ 1466 M iii. Edward Watkins Finnicum ⁴ was born on 6 Sep 1872 in New Rumley, Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 4 May 1959 in Wierton, WV^³⁷⁵ at age 86.

+ 1467 M iv. Clarence Leas Finnicum ⁴ was born on 11 Apr 1882 and died on 7 Mar 1937 at age 54.

1468 M v. Harry Philip Finnicum ⁴ was born on 5 Aug 1885 in Ohio, USA^³⁷⁵ and died on 30 May 1968^³⁷⁵ at age 82.

Harry married Phyllis Crawford ⁴ on 26 Jun 1919. Phyllis was born on 30 Dec 1893,^³⁷⁵ died on 28 Feb 1989^³⁷⁵ at age 95, and was buried on 2 Mar 1989 in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, , Pennsylvania.^³⁷⁶

1470 F ii. Margaret Ann Finnicum ⁴ was born in Sep 1880 and died in Dec 1880.

Hammond married Jennie Roudebush ⁴ on 23 May 1871. Jennie died on 15 Jun 1921.

1478 F vi. Cora Maude Rukenbrod ⁴ was born on 18 Jan 1883 and died on 31 Jan 1883.

+ 1480 F viii. Ora Bell Rukenbrod ⁴ was born on 28 Jul 1887 and died on 15 Nov 1928 at age 41.

651. Minerva Leas ¹ ¹⁹⁸ was born on 1 Apr 1855 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Aug 1930 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA at age 75.

General Notes: September 4, 1930 -- The Free Press Standard, Carroll Co., OH From Ohio Historical Society microfilm

Mrs. Minerva Winings Mrs. Minerva Winings, 75, died at her home her Sunday, August 31. She was born April 1, 1855, in Jefferson-co, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Leas. On June 7, 1876 she was united in marriage to Jeremiah Winings in Jefferson-co. Mrs. Winings was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church, her first membership being at Annapolis. She had been a resident in Carrollton since 1921. Surviving are one son, John Winings, of Carrollton; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Newburn, of Unionport and one brother, J. C. F. Leas, of Unionport. Her husband also survives. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. Earl Stainbrook. Interment was made in Grandview cemetery.

Minerva married Jeremiah Winnings,¹ ¹⁹⁸ son of John Winnings ³⁷⁰ and Susan Wagner,³⁷⁰ on 7 Jun 1876 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA. Jeremiah was born on 8 Aug 1850.^³⁷⁰

1486 M ii. Clyde Blaine Winnings ⁴ was born on 8 Dec 1886^³⁷⁰ and died on 21 Aug 1889 at age 2.

653. John C. Fremont Leas ¹ ¹⁹⁹ was born on 6 Nov 1861 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 2 Nov 1949 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^⁷⁸

John married Nora Maud Baker ¹ on 20 Sep 1893 in Unionport, Jefferson Co., Ohio. Nora was born on 11 Jan 1873,^⁷⁸ died on 6 Jun 1954^⁷⁸ at age 81, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

+ 1492 M i. William A. Leas ¹ ¹⁹⁹ was born on 26 Jun 1894 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 22 Dec 1974 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 80, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1494 M iii. Harry LeRoy Leas ⁴ was born on 22 Apr 1901 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 27 Apr 1941 at age 40.

+ 1495 M iv. Doyle D. Leas ⁴ was born on 8 May 1903 in Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio and died in Nov 1968 in Ohio, USA at age 65.

1496 M i. Stanley Sloane Bissell ⁴ was born in 1896 and died in 1901 at age 5.

Jeanette married John Corwin Albright ⁴ in 1905. John was born in 1883 and died in 1939 at age 56.

1501 F ii. Helen Albright ⁴ was born in 1908 and died in 2002 in California, USA^³⁷⁷ at age 94.

668. Emma C. Taughinbaugh ³⁰ was born in 1861 in New Chester, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 30 Mar 1949 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA at age 88, and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

Emma married Jacob A. Hollinger.³⁰ Jacob was born in 1860 in USA, died on 23 Sep 1937 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA at age 77, and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

1503 F i. Emily Bess Hollinger ³⁰ was born on 16 Aug 1887 in Pennsylvania, USA, died in Feb 1968 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA at age 80, and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA.

Emily married Edwin Sierer. Edwin was born on 12 Dec 1882 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA, died in Apr 1967 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA at age 84, and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA.

1504 F ii. Marguerite H. Hollinger ³⁰ was born on 28 Oct 1891, died on 6 Jan 1973 in New Mexico, USA at age 81, and was buried in Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA.

1505 M iii. Richard Hollinger ³⁰ was born on 9 Jan 1895 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA, died on 22 Nov 1950 in Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 55, and was buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Richard married Nellie Blanche Shatzer.³⁰ Nellie was born on 7 Jun 1903 in Edenville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 10 Apr 1945 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA at age 41, and was buried in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Saint Thomas, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1506 M iv. Thomas Nelson Hollinger ³⁰ was born on 19 Oct 1902 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA, died in Feb 1971 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA at age 68, and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

1507 M v. Edwin Theodore "Ted" Hollinger ³⁰ was born on 19 Oct 1902 in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennslyvania, USA, died on 26 Dec 2001 in Boonsboro, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 99, and was buried in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

671. Jennie Hanna Peterson ¹ was born on 15 Jun 1852 in Allens Grove, Scott County, Iowa, USA and died on 6 Sep 1912 in Muscatine County, Iowa, USA at age 60.

Jennie married George Franklin Our ¹ on 28 Sep 1869 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA. George was born on 28 Sep 1844 in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 27 Sep 1909 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA at age 64.

1508 F i. Kate Elizabeth Our ¹ was born on 14 Jul 1870 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA and died on 28 Nov 1957 in Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA^³⁷⁸ at age 87.

1509 F ii. Olive H. Irene Our ¹ was born on 13 Nov 1871 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA, died on 12 Jan 1908 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA at age 36, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.

1510 M iii. George William Our ¹ was born on 5 Apr 1873 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA and died on 28 Aug 1873.

1511 F iv. Claribel Justine Our ¹ was born on 23 Jun 1874 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA.

+ 1512 F v. Etta Ruth Our ¹ was born on 28 Feb 1878 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA and died on 13 Sep 1966 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA at age 88.

1513 M vi. Charles Arthur Our ¹ was born on 23 Sep 1880 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA.

674. Silas Thompson ²⁰¹ was born on 25 Jul 1852 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA and died in 1935 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA at age 83.

General Notes:
Name: THOMPSON, Silas
Residence: Nishnabotny Twp.
Occupation: Farmer
Birth: 25 July 1852, near Davenport, IA
Father: Montgomery Thompson, b. Thompsontown, PA; m. 1849, Scott Co., IA; d. 1901, buried in Manilla, IA. He remarried unnamed spouse after Rachael died in 1865.
Mother: Rachael Lease, b. Stark Co., Ohio; d. 28 July 1865, Scott Co., IA; buried in Allen's Grove cemetery
Great Great Grandfather: emigrated from Scotland to America during Colonial days and locating in Pennsylvania
Siblings: A. C. (Marshalltown, IA), Robert H. (Nishnabotny Twp.), Victoria J. (m. T. J. Campbell)
Step Siblings: Children of Montgomery Thompson's second marriage: Montgomery C. (Burlington Junction, Missouri), Harriet May (m. A. M. Collins; Riverside, CA)
Spouse: MOWRY, Eshter A. of Clinton, IA
Marriage: 6 Jan. 1877
Children: Grace Eleanor (m. O. A. Logue; Martinsville, Illinois), Dawn Ethel (m. W. C. Goodnough; Centralia, Washington), H. S. (at home)

Silas married Esther A. Mowry on 6 Jan 1877. Esther was born on 30 Jan 1851 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA^{²⁰¹ ³⁷⁹} and died on 10 Jun 1918 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA^³⁷⁹ at age 67.

+ 1517 M iv. Hugh Silas Thompson ²⁰¹ was born on 17 Mar 1889 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA^³⁷⁹ and died on 20 Nov 1938 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa, USA^³⁷⁹ at age 49.

677. Mary Adeline Texter ⁸² was born on 22 Sep 1855 in East Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 17 Jan 1935 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 79.

Mary married Uriah Henry Byerly ⁸² in 1881. Uriah was born on 27 Nov 1859 in Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 18 Apr 1938 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 78.

+ 1518 F i. Laura Pearl Byerly ⁸² was born about 1889 in Ohio, USA and died on 27 Aug 1933 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA about age 44.

679. John Wesley Leas ¹ was born on 1 Nov 1849 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 28 Sep 1876 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 26, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

John married Susie Dickerson,¹ daughter of Joseph Dickerson ¹ ³⁸⁰ and Mary Jones,¹ ³⁸⁰ on 12 Feb 1871 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA. Susie was born on 24 Jul 1844, died on 2 Sep 1882 in Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 38, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1519 F i. Myrta Ella Leas ¹ was born on 1 Nov 1873 in Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Dec 1960 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

680. Finley Leas ¹ was born on 28 Mar 1852 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Nov 1923 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 71, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: TUBERCULOSIS IS CAUSE OF DEATH OF FINLAY LEAS

Tuberculosis caused the death of Finlay Leas, aged 70, at his home in the vicinity of Tunnel Hill, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been in poor health for the past two years.

He was born on March 28, 1853 in Harrison Co.

For the past 50 years he had been a resident in the vicinity of Tunnel Hill. He held a membership in the Maccabee lodge at Warsaw.

His wife preceded him to the grave on December 17, 1919. He was married to Martha McCurdy 46 years ago. To this union were born Bert Leas of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Edward Leas, Warsaw, Ray Leas and Harry Leas, both of Akron, Hayden Leas of Frazeysburg and John Leas of the late home. Twenty-two grandchildren survive.

Funeral services will be held at Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Smith Hill church in charge of the Rev. Mr. Hales, of West Bedford. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Source: Coshocton Tribune - 16 November 1923

Finley married Martha McCurdy ¹ on 21 Apr 1877 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA. Martha was born on 28 Mar 1851 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Dec 1919 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 68, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

1520 M i. George Emmet Leas was born on 18 Feb 1878 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 11 Jan 1879 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1521 M ii. Birtis A. Leas ¹ was born on 28 Mar 1881 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA and died on 10 Jun 1941 at age 60.

+ 1522 M iii. Willard Edgar Leas ¹ was born on 23 Jan 1883 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 14 Jun 1965 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 82, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1523 M iv. Raymond Clyde "Ray" Leas ¹ was born on 19 Apr 1884 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Apr 1963 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 78, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1524 M v. Leas ²⁸⁵ was born on 24 Apr 1886 in Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1525 M vi. Harry Ward Leas ¹ was born on 24 Apr 1891 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 11 Jul 1980 in Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 89, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

+ 1526 M vii. John Clifford Leas ¹ was born on 25 Aug 1892, died on 7 Jun 1975^³⁸¹ at age 82, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁸¹

+ 1527 M viii. William Hayden Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Feb 1982 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 87, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

681. Alburtus Leas ¹ was born on 24 Apr 1855 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 17 May 1935 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 80, and was buried in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA. Other names for Alburtus were Albertus Leas and Albirtus Leas.

Alburtus married Catherine Virginia Dunn,¹ daughter of William Dunn ³⁸² and Living, on 6 Jan 1880. Catherine was born on 22 Jul 1856, died on 12 Apr 1923 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 66, and was buried in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA.

+ 1528 M i. John Dunn Leas ¹ was born on 5 Oct 1880 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 22 Dec 1950 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA at age 70.

1529 M ii. Roy James Leas ¹ was born on 6 May 1882 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 25 Dec 1961 in Monona, (Clayton), IA at age 79, and was buried on 29 Dec 1961 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

Roy married Edith Cassidy ¹ on 6 Oct 1906 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. Edith was born on 9 Feb 1882 in Kingsley, IA, died in 1961 at age 79, and was buried in Oakland, Allamakee Co, IA.

1530 M iii. William Addison Leas ¹ was born on 2 Sep 1884 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 22 Feb 1890 at age 5, and was buried in Family Lot Near Seucebaugh.

1531 F iv. Mary Susanna Leas ¹ was born on 14 Sep 1886 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 30 Apr 1887.

+ 1532 F v. Martha Jane Leas ¹ was born on 8 Mar 1888 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 16 Sep 1974 in Monona, Clayton Co. Iowa at age 86.

+ 1533 F vi. Carrie Belle Leas ¹ was born on 7 Apr 1890 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 15 Mar 1979 at age 88.

+ 1534 F vii. Eula May Leas ¹ was born on 6 May 1892 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 11 Mar 1971 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 78, and was buried in Oakland - 1920 Addition - 344, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 1535 M viii. Harold Leslie Leas ¹ was born on 3 Apr 1895 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 4 Aug 1989 at age 94, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 1536 F ix. Gladys M. Leas ¹ was born on 17 Dec 1897 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 5 Dec 1985 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 87, and was buried in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

682. Margaret Jane Leas ¹ was born on 10 Mar 1857 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 13 Jul 1939 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 82.

Margaret married Hugh Calvin Campbell ¹ on 16 Dec 1879. Hugh was born on 25 Feb 1856.^⁴

1537 F i. Mamie Sawvell Campbell ¹ was born on 27 Jul 1893 in Watson, IA, died on 12 Mar 1981 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 87, and was buried in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, IA.

683. George Andrew Leas ¹ was born on 17 Nov 1858 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 16 Aug 1946 in Monona, Clayton Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in East Side Cem., Monona, IA.

General Notes: George A. Leas A well tilled tract of four hundred and twenty acres on section 4, Linton township, has yielded most gratifying returns for the labor expended on it by its owner, George A. Leas, who during the entire period of his active career has engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was born on the farm which he now occupies, November 17, 1859, and is a son of Jeremiah and Susanna (Henderson) Leas, the former of whom was born near Cleveland, Ohio, January 20, 1830, and the latter, November 8, 1831. In early life the father learned the tailor’s trade not liking it, turned his attention to farming, an occupation in which he engaged during the remainder of his active life. In the early ‘50x he came as a pioneer to Iowa, where he had bought land previously, and, taking up his residence upon his holdings, broke the raw soil and developed there a productive farm. At the time of his arrival pioneer conditions prevailed everywhere, the county was practically a wilderness and Indians were frequent visitors to the sparse settlements. With characteristic energy Jeremiah Leas carried forward the work of clearing and improving his property and continued to reside thereon until November, 1902, when he moved to another farm in Linton township. After one year he retired form active life and moved to Rossville, where he has since resided. For two terms he served as supervisor of his township and has been at all times a public-spirited and progressive citizen, interested in everything that pertains to community development. He and his wife became the parents of nine children, of whom the subject of this review is the third in order of birth.

In the district schools of Linton township George A. Leas acquired his education and at the age of sixteen he laid aside his books, continuing, however to reside at home until he was twenty-five years of age. He had learned the best and most practical agricultural methods by personal experience upon his father’s farm and this training stood him in good stead when he began his independent career. He purchased forty acres of land in Linton township and turned his property and for twenty-eight seasons ran a threshing machine in connection with it, becoming well known as a progressive farmer and an able business man. He added to his original forty acres and at one time controlled extensive holdings which, however, he later disposed of and returned to the old homestead. To this also he has made extensive additions, his holdings now comprising four hundred and twenty acres of valuable land. He operates this as a general stock farm, keeping high-grade cattle, horses and hogs, and his business interest, being all carefully and capable conducted, have brought him a gratifying measure of success. He is a stockholder and director in the Waterville Creamery Company and in the Farmers Shipping Association of Monona, and in business circles is regarded as a far-sighted, able and discriminating man.

On the 22d of January, 1884, Mr. Leas was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Thias, who was born near Sixteen, in this township, March 12, 1864. She is a daughter of William F. And Barbara Ann (Gast) Thias, the former of whom was born in Germany, September 9, 1839, and the latter in Quebec, Canada, on the 17th of November, 1847. When he was two years of age the father was brought to America and he grew to manhood in Indiana, later removing to Iowa. After attaining his majority he took up land near the village of Sixteen, in Linton township, and kept "bachelor’s hall" with his brother until his marriage. He cleared and improved a tract of land which he had entered form the government and made this a valuable property. Disposing of it in 1870, he moved to Nora Springs, this state, and there remained for four years, after which he exchanged his farm for that belonging to his brother-in-law and returned to Linton township, where he was active in agricultural pursuits until three years before his death. He then divided his property among his children and retired form active life, dying in January, 1910. His wife survives him and makes her home in Linton Township. Mr. and Mrs. Leas have become the parents of eight children: William Wesley, who was born December 12, 1884, and who married Miss Hazel Kringle, their home being at Cottonwood, Minnesota; Effie, who was born July 27, 1886, and who is the wife of John Melcher; E. J., born November 4, 1888; Henry O., April 13, 1891; Ray Addison, February 13, 1893; Arthur Floyd, July 22, 1895; Iva Estella, August 18, 1899; and Hazel Marie, December 22, 1904. Mr. Leas gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and served for two terms as township trustee. Although he is not active as an office seeker he never neglects the duties of citizenship and gives hearty and helpful cooperation to all measures which he deems for the best interest of the community. He is connected fraternally with the Modern Woodmen of America and is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Leas belonging to the Ladies’ Aid Society of that organization. A man of good business ability which has won him substantial success and actuated in all of his dealings by the most honorable and upright principles, he possesses, moreover, those personal characteristics which command the confidence and good-will of his fellowmen and place him among the highly respected and valued residents of Linton township.

-source: Past & Present of Allamakee County; by Ellery M. Hancock; S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.; 1913 -transcribed and submitted by Diana Diedrich

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, ED 2 Fairview & Linton Townships, Allamakee, Iowa.

George married Sarah Anna Thias,¹ daughter of William Frederick Thias ¹ and Barbara Ann Gast,¹ on 22 Jan 1884. Sarah was born on 12 Mar 1864 in Sixteen, Linton Twp., Iowa, died on 21 Dec 1924^³⁸³ at age 60, and was buried in East Side Cem., Monona, IA.^⁴

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, ED 2 Fairview & Linton Townships, Allamakee, Iowa.

+ 1538 M i. William Wesley Leas ¹ was born on 12 Dec 1884 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died in 1952 in Lacrosse, La Crosse, WI at age 68, and was buried in Lacrosse, La Crosse, WI.

+ 1539 F ii. Effie Ann Leas ¹ was born on 27 Jul 1886 near Monona, Allamakee Co, IA, died on 12 May 1961 in Monona, (Clayton), IA at age 74, and was buried in May 1961 in Monona, (Clayton), IA.

1540 M iii. Elmac Jermiah Leas ¹ was born on 4 Nov 1888 in Linton Twp., Allamakee Co., IA and was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

+ 1541 M iv. Harry Orville Leas ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1891 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 28 Jan 1973 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 81, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 1542 M v. Ray Addison Leas ¹ was born on 13 Feb 1893 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 7 Apr 1960 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 67, and was buried in Apr 1960 in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA.

+ 1543 M vi. Arthur Floyd Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jul 1895 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 31 Oct 1958 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 63, and was buried in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

1544 F vii. Iva Estella Leas ¹ was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Linton Twp., Allamakee Co., IA and died on 13 Mar 1991 at age 92.

+ 1545 F viii. Hazel Marie Leas ¹ was born on 22 Dec 1904 in Linton Twp., Allamakee Co., IA, died on 18 Jun 1974 in Oelwein, (Fayette), IA at age 69, and was buried in Jun 1974 in Oelwein, (Fayette), IA.

684. John Henderson Leas ¹ was born on 21 Feb 1861 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 13 Dec 1940 in Cottonwood, MN at age 79.

John married Ida May Kelly,¹ daughter of John Ora Kelly ¹ and Jane Wave Lewis,¹ on 23 Feb 1886. Ida was born on 12 Jul 1866 and died on 13 Aug 1920 at age 54.

1546 F i. Ida Merle Leas ¹ was born on 27 Oct 1900 in Minnesota, USA^³⁸⁴ and died in 1957 at age 57.

685. James Finley Leas ¹ was born on 13 Sep 1863 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 10 Apr 1904 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 40, and was buried in Evergreen, Allamakee Co, IA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Iowa Township New Albin town, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

James married Emma Kate Huff,¹ daughter of John Frederick Huff ³⁸⁵ and Mary A. Flaar,³⁸⁵ on 2 Dec 1891 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Emma was born on 27 Feb 1872 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA, died on 23 Feb 1952 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA^³⁸⁵ at age 79, and was buried in Evergreen, Allamakee Co, IA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Iowa Township New Albin town, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

1547 M i. Frederick James Leas ¹ was born on 20 May 1893 in Jefferson Twp., Allamakee Co., IA,^⁴ died on 4 Sep 1964 at age 71, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.^⁴

Frederick married Bessie Jane McMullen,¹ daughter of Calder McMullen ⁴ and Living, on 1 Oct 1913. Bessie was born on 31 Aug 1892, died on 21 Nov 1972 at age 80, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

1548 M ii. Harley Finley Leas ¹ was born on 7 Aug 1894 in Jefferson Twp., Allamakee Co., IA,^⁴ died on 16 Sep 1986 at age 92, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, near Rossville, Jefferson twp, Allamakee Co, Iowa.^⁴

Harley married Feryl Deal,¹ daughter of Charles Conrad Deal ⁴ and Margaret Hoard,⁴ on 29 Dec 1915. Feryl was born on 7 Jul 1894,^⁴ died on 17 Dec 1972 in Iowa, USA at age 78, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, near Rossville, Jefferson twp, Allamakee Co, Iowa.^⁴

+ 1549 M iii. Floyd Andrew Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jun 1896 in Jefferson Twp., Allamakee Co., IA,^⁴ died on 17 Mar 1957^⁴ at age 60, and was buried on 20 Mar 1957 in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.^⁴

1550 M iv. Everett Leo Leas ¹ was born on 22 May 1898 in Jefferson Twp., Allamakee Co., IA^⁴ and died on 20 Jul 1978 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 80.

Everett married Bernice Elizabeth Stock,³⁸⁶ daughter of Charles G. Stock ³⁸⁶ and Louise Hansmeier,³⁸⁶ on 29 Sep 1926 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Bernice was born on 30 Sep 1903 near Waukon, died on 3 Nov 2002 in Good Samaritan Center In Waukon at age 99, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 1551 M v. Vinton Guy Leas ¹ was born on 29 Oct 1904 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 26 Sep 1974 in Lacrosse, La Crosse, WI at age 69, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, near Rossville, Jefferson twp, Allamakee Co, Iowa.^⁴

686. Mary Elizabeth Leas ¹ was born on 11 Jan 1866 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 23 Mar 1893 at age 27, and was buried in Greenwood Cem., Giltner, NE.

Mary married Samuel Campbell ¹ on 22 Dec 1885. Samuel was born on 25 Sep 1854 in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 8 Jul 1932 at age 77.

+ 1552 M i. Melvin Campbell ¹ was born on 29 Nov 1886 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 7 Jan 1940 in Giltner, NE at age 53.

687. Jeremiah Seldon Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 6 Jun 1868 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 10 Apr 1957 at age 88.

General Notes:
Lived on a farm 1 mi. west of Rossville for 7 years.

Then lived on a farm near Marshall, MN for 15 years. Then lived on a farm near St. Cloud, MN for 4 years.

Moved to Sauk Rapids, MN and had a taxi service for 4 years. In May 1924 they moved to a farm near Crookston, MN.

Moved to MI in the Fall of 1937. Have 7 children, 29 g-children and 8 gg-children.

An Illustrated History of Lyon County, Minnesota by Arthur P. Rose

J. S. LEAS (1900) is a successful farmer of Stanley township, where he has lived for the past twelve years. He owns the southeast quarter of section 10. Mr. Leas has a fine set of buildings, erected in 1902, and a well improved farm in other ways. He engages quite extensively in stock raising, making a specialty of full-blooded Chester White hogs. Iowa is the birthplace of Mr. Leas and June 6, 1869, is the date of his nativity. His parents, Jeremiah and Susana (Henderson) Leas, were both born In Ohio, the former in 1827, the later in 1828. Until he was twenty- one years of age our subject attended school. During the next three years he worked on the farm for his father and then started in the business for himself. In 1899 Mr. Leas bought his Lyon county farm and the following year he took possession. Most of the improvements on the place were made by him. Mr. Leas is a member of the Presbyterian church of Swan Lake and he has held the office of treasurer of school district No. 34 for five years. J. S. Leas and Hester Olive Kelly were married at Waukon, Iowa, in 1894. The parents of Mrs. Leas, John and Jane Kelly, are dead. The following named six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Leas: Leo, born April 7, 1895; Lauren Reid, born February 1, 1899; Glen Vernon, born January 16, 1903; Velva Ruth, born December 30, 1905; Beryl Wayne, born September 11, 1909; Cecil Eugene, born March 24, 1911.

Jeremiah married Hester Olive Kelly,¹ daughter of John Ora Kelly ¹ and Jane Wave Lewis,¹ on 11 Sep 1893 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Hester was born on 26 Jun 1875 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 22 Jul 1950 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA at age 75, and was buried in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA.^⁵⁸ Another name for Hester was Nettie.³⁸⁹

+ 1555 M i. Leo Emmet Leas ¹ was born on 7 Apr 1895 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 21 Feb 1963 at age 67.

+ 1556 M ii. Loren Reed Leas ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1899 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 1557 M iii. Glenn Vernon Leas ¹ was born on 16 Jan 1901 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA, died on 10 May 1975 in St. Cloud, Stearns Co, MN at age 74, and was buried on 13 May 1975 in St. Cloud, Stearns Co, MN.

+ 1558 F iv. Velva Ruth Leas ¹ was born on 20 Jul 1902 in Cottonwood, MN, died in MN, and was buried in MN.

+ 1560 M vi. Cecil E. Leas ¹ was born on 24 Mar 1908 in Cottonwood, MN and died on 13 Nov 1964 at age 56.

+ 1561 M vii. Arden L. Leas ¹ was born on 1 May 1911 in Cottonwood, MN and died on 28 Dec 1969 in Polk County, Minnesota, USA^³⁹⁰ at age 58.

688. William Leslie Leas ¹ was born on 25 Apr 1872 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 12 Dec 1923 at age 51.

General Notes:
His parents came to IA from OH in 1856. "Les" went into partnership with his brother-in-law A.D. Emerson in a general merch. store in Rossville.

Purchased a farm in Lyon Co., MN in Aug 1900. Returned to Rossville in Mar 1903 and farmed. Bought a farm in Riga ND in Aug 1909.

Purchased a farm in Little Falls, MN in Oct 1919. Purchased a farm in Rock Lake, ND in 1923. He was married to Anna Elizabeth COWELL on Nov 9 1898.

This information came from Katheryn Leas Stuart

William married Anna Elizabeth Cowell,¹ daughter of Frank William Cowell ¹ and Florence Nora Henderson,¹ on 9 Nov 1898. Anna was born on 7 Nov 1881, died on 31 Dec 1971 at age 90, and was buried in Rock Lake Community Cemetery, Rock Lake, Towner, North Dakota, United States of America.^³⁹¹

1562 M i. Emmett Eldo Leas ¹ was born on 21 Aug 1899 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA^⁴ and died on 12 Nov 1899 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.^⁴

1563 M ii. Wilfred Lyle "Lyle" Leas ¹ ³⁹¹ was born on 29 Aug 1902 in Cottonwood, MN, died on 27 Apr 1987 at age 84, and was buried in Rock Lake Community Cemetery, Rock Lake, Towner, North Dakota, United States of America.

+ 1564 M iii. Dallas Edwin Leas ¹ was born on 20 Oct 1904 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 4 Jul 1942 at age 37, and was buried in Fores Grove, )Washington), OR.

1565 F iv. Florence Adell Leas ¹ was born on 16 Oct 1908 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 31 Aug 1955 at age 46, and was buried in Vallejo, CA.

Florence married Floyd Dunn ¹ on 26 Jul 1932 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

+ 1566 M v. Jeremiah Lynn Leas ¹ was born on 26 Jul 1913 in Riga, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA, died on 8 Sep 1994 in Eagle Creek, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA^³⁹¹ at age 81, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA.^³⁹¹

+ 1567 M vi. Harold Franklin Leas ¹ was born on 27 Oct 1917 in Riga, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA, died on 22 Nov 1999 in Towner County, North Dakota, USA at age 82, and was buried in Rock Lake Community Cemetery, Rock Lake, Towner, North Dakota, United States of America.

689. Martha Estella Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 5 Nov 1875 in Linton Twp., Allamakee Co., IA and was buried on 7 Aug 1955 in Luverne, MN.

Martha married Arthur D. Emerson,¹ son of James Pembrook Emerson ⁴ and Living, on 24 Nov 1897 in Luverne, MN. Arthur was born on 18 Sep 1874.^⁴

690. George Leas Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 28 Jan 1851 in OH, died on 13 Dec 1915 at age 64, and was buried in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

691. Jane Mary Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 13 Dec 1852 in OH, died on 18 May 1933 at age 80, and was buried in Springfield, MO.

Jane married George Flummerfelt ⁴ in 1873. George was born on 21 Jun 1852 in Indiana, USA, died on 23 Oct 1926 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA at age 74, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.

+ 1573 M iii. Charles A. Flummerfelt ⁴ was born on 4 Jul 1878,^³⁰ died on 22 Dec 1956 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, USA^³⁰ at age 78, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

693. Maria Antoinette Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 3 Mar 1857 in Indiana Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 7 Mar 1942 in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 85, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1575 F ii. Mary Myrtle Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 19 Feb 1882 in Raglesville, IN.

Mary married Peter Hasler ⁴ on 25 Sep 1918. Peter was born on 23 Mar 1893 in Scotland, IN, died on 2 Jun 1940 at age 47, and was buried in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

694. Jacob Mantzel Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 11 Jun 1859 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 16 Feb 1932 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA at age 72, and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Jacob married Charlotte Emily “Lottie” Crane.³⁰ Charlotte was born on 15 May 1863 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 25 Mar 1921 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA at age 57, and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.

1576 M i. George Washington Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 4 Jun 1895,^³⁰ died on 12 Aug 1969^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1577 M ii. Benjamin A. Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 27 Apr 1897,^³⁰ died on 17 Jan 1968^³⁰ at age 70, and was buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1578 M iii. Samuel Morris Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 25 Dec 1901,^³⁰ died in Sep 1978^³⁰ at age 76, and was buried in Cresthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Jacob next married Mary Jane Sims ⁴ in 1884. Mary was born on 16 Apr 1867,^³⁰ died on 3 Oct 1892^³⁰ at age 25, and was buried in Wards Chapel Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 1579 M i. Odus Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 25 Aug 1884 in Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 19 Dec 1956 in Martin County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 72, and was buried in Trinity Springs Cemetery, Trinity Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1580 M ii. Joseph Roscoe Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 29 Jul 1887,^³⁰ died on 17 Mar 1967^³⁰ at age 79, and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1581 M iii. James Russell Hitchcock ⁴ ³⁰ was born on 26 Nov 1891, died on 27 Apr 1892, and was buried in Wards Chapel Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA.

695. Margaret Anastasia Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 28 Feb 1862 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 May 1914 at age 52, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

Margaret married Jonas Winklepleck ⁴ in 1880. Jonas was born on 11 Feb 1857,^³⁰ died on 18 Jun 1928^³⁰ at age 71, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 1582 F i. Mary Opha Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 22 Nov 1881 in Raglesville, IN, died on 11 Nov 1972 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 90, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1583 F ii. Kissie Etta Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 11 Aug 1883 and died on 18 Sep 1884 at age 1.

+ 1584 M iii. Ernest Otis Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 28 Sep 1886 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 9 Aug 1959^³⁰ at age 72, and was buried in Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Morgan County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 1585 F iv. Dale Rosy Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 27 Oct 1887 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died in Feb 1973 in Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 85, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 1586 M v. Harry Victor Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 5 Sep 1893 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Oct 1945 at age 52, and was buried in Brownstown, IN.

698. Wiley Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 12 Jun 1883 in Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 10 Jan 1958^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

699. Mary Rachel Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 5 May 1856 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 23 Dec 1944 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 88, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

General Notes: Mary Rachel Crow was the youngest daughter of Samuel Jackson Crow and Elisabeth Leas. Her parents were married 27 Sep 1855 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio and she was born a few years later.

Her family then moved to Brown County, Indiana, where her next four siblings were born. Francis O(Frank)Crow, Altazana Crow, Robert John Crow and George Seymour Crowe.

Then moving to Allamakee County, Iowa, her mother gave birth to her remaining three brothers, Samuel L Crow, James Blackburn Crowe and William Breem Crow. Her mother Elisabeth dying ten short years later (in 1876) after they reached their home in Iowa.

On 25 Dec 1873, she married John Taylor Steele, son of David B and Elisabeth Ralston Steele. They were then blessed with five children. Wilber T, Meta E, Effie May, Meryl Jacob and Doris Irene Steele.

Mary and John were married for 52 years, 3 months and 6 days, when he died suddenly on 31 Mar 1926, of an ongoing heart ailment.

Mary died at age 87 years, 7 months and 18 days and is buried next to her husband at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon.

Mary married John Taylor Steele,¹ ²¹⁰ son of David B. Steele ³⁰ and Elizabeth Ralston,³⁰ on 25 Dec 1873. John was born on 10 Oct 1846 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³⁰ died on 31 Mar 1926 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA^³⁰ at age 79, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

1592 F v. Meta Elizabeth Steele ¹ ²¹⁰ was born in 1878 in Iowa, USA,^³⁰ died in 1936^³⁰ at age 58, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

Meta married Charles E. Shook.³⁰ Charles was born on 29 Jan 1878 in Ohio, USA, died on 23 Nov 1974 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA at age 96, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.

700. Francis Osborn Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 11 Dec 1858 in Brown County, Indiana, USA, died on 15 May 1940 in Granby, Newton County, Missouri, USA at age 81, and was buried in Granby Memorial Cemetery, Granby, Newton County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Francis "Frank" Osborn Crow was actually born 11 Dec 1858, but both his headstone (Dec. 11, 1857) and his death certificate (11 Dec 1956) have opposing dates. His sister Mary Rachel Crow Steele, was born 05 May 1857 and she was the first born child.

Frank married Emily "Emma" Elizabeth Flagg 07 Aug 1887 in Tyndall, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Their first two children, Lawrence James Crow and Harry Leo "Crowe" were born in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa and their daughter Frances was born in Goodrich, Sheridan County, North Dakota.

Frank and Emma lived in South Dakota a short time before moving north to Teton County, Montana. In 1920 they were in Burleigh, North Dakota and by 1930 they were living in Granby, Newton County, Missouri. Frank's brother James Blackburn "Crowe", living a short distance away in Strafford, Greene County, Missouri.

Frank was one of eight children born to Samuel Jackson Crow and Elisabeth Leas. Both of whom were of german parentage and born in Ohio. Frank died at the age of 81 years 5 months and 4 days.

Francis married Emma Elizabeth Flagg ¹ ²¹⁰ on 29 Aug 1887.²¹⁰ Emma was born on 8 Jan 1870, died on 26 Apr 1958 at age 88, and was buried in Park City Cemetery, Park City, Stillwater County, Montana, USA.^³⁰

1593 M i. Lawrence James Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 2 Dec 1889 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 31 Oct 1963 in Abbyville, Reno County, Kansas, USA at age 73, and was buried in Abbyville Cemetery, Abbyville, Reno County, Kansas, USA.^³⁰

+ 1594 M ii. Harry Leo Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 15 Feb 1894 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 4 Aug 1981 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA^³⁰ at age 87, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA.^³⁰

1595 F iii. Francis Louisa Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 4 Dec 1905 in Goodrich, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA, died on 12 Oct 1988 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, USA at age 82, and was buried in Grandy Memorial Cemetery, Granby, Newton County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

701. Alta Zana Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 1 Jan 1860 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Oct 1913 in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA at age 53, and was buried in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA.^³⁰

Alta married James Henry Steele,¹ ²¹⁰ son of David B. Steele ³⁰ and Elizabeth Ralston,³⁰ on 13 Mar 1884 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.²¹⁰ James was born on 3 Sep 1854 in Adamsville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Sep 1948 in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA at age 94, and was buried in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA.^³⁰

1596 F i. Pearl Steele ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 17 Sep 1864 and died in 1906 at age 42.

+ 1598 M iii. Samuel David Steele ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 14 Nov 1886 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 10 Feb 1988 at age 101, and was buried in Lake Andes, SD.

1599 M iv. John Henry Steele ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 3 Dec 1888 and died on an unknown date.

1600 F v. Stella Steele ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 6 Mar 1890 and died on 29 Mar 1963 at age 73.

1601 M vi. Carl Steele ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 11 May 1892 and died on 23 Dec 1964 at age 72.

703. George Seymour Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 31 Jan 1864, died on 1 Aug 1941 in Quinn, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA at age 77, and was buried in Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Death Visits Our Home Friday Morning August 1st

Grandad Crowe has gone. He passed quietly away early in the morning of Friday, August 1st. Death came as a blessing following a period of pain such as frequently comes at the end when one has cancer.

To the friends of the family who read our paper in the different states to which they have moved during the past few years, I write this last message concerning my father.

Dad was born in Indiana, January 31, 1864. While still a babe, his folks moved west into Iowa. Here his mother died while he was yet a small boy. Together with five brothers and a sister he lived at home until he was a young man. An older sister was married. During this time he attended a rural school for a few winters where one teacher taught forty to sixty boys and girls in a crowded one room schoolhouse. This was the extent of his schooling.

As he grew older he worked at jobs that took him away from home and across the state line into Minnesota. At Lanesboro in that state he met and married my mother, Alice Ann Marshall, on February 17, 1886. They lived in southern Minnesota until 1906.

Dad came from a line of people in whom the pioneering instinct was strong. Grandparents from his mother's side crossed the Alleghenies on horse back, following their marriage in eastern Pennsylvania, to settle in Ohio. His parents came into Indiana and later into Iowa. So he too, had the desire to continue west into new land offered to homesteaders for settlement.

In 1905 he came with many who took the initial step in settling this West of the River prairie region in South Dakota. He homesteaded twelve miles south east of Cottonwood and his homestead remains a part of the land he owned at the time of his death.

My father's ancestry was largely British and some Dutch. You will recall that he had the Irish wit, the Scotch thrift and the Dutch diligence. There was always a humorous story at the tip of his tongue with which to aptly illustrate any point he wished to make. Economy and providence, which he considered cardinal virtues in his own life, also seemed to him to be essential in affairs of government. His ideas along these lines he expressed freely and his influence was always exerted to keep his town and his school district on an even keel.

His interest extended to county, state and nation and you older friends will remember his activities in these connections. To the last he read his daily paper and discussed world conditions and events. The nearest he came to expressing any regret at going was to remark that he would like to know how all these were going to turn out.

Another characteristic that will come to your memory was Dad's love of little children and young folks. He was never too busy to entertain his small friends and they in turn loved him, brought him their toys to mend and considered a visit to his store necessary when they were downtown. As they grew older and left for other places many remembered him with cards and letters on special days, to his great gratification.

Mother died twenty six years ago, and the only close relatives left of Dad's family are myself and my two children, Lyle and Geraldine (Mrs. K.W. Schoenwether) and the little great-grandson, Charles Austin, who brought so much pleasure to Grandad in his last year. Two brothers, John Crowe of Springfield, S.D.; J.B. Crowe of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Taylor Steele of Waukon, Iowa and a large number of nephews and nieces also survive. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Cottonwood Sunday afternoon. Rev. Wilson of this place officiated and a quartette, Forrest Jones of Kadoka, Mesdames Herbert Chamberlain and Fred Krueger of Quinn and Herbert Hunt of Cottonwood sang three of the lovely old hymns, with Miss Cowan accompanying.

A profusion of beautiful flowers from old friends at Cottonwood and newer ones he had made here and elsewhere spoke comfortably of the affection and respect which Dad knew and enjoyed while living.

S.W. Davis, Jas Bateman, Earl Erlandson, Claude Smith, C.C. Lingenfelter and Burt Fees, long time friends, were pall bearers, and we laid Dad to rest beside the small grave of the little first great grandson, as he had requested.

Besides his own family including Lyle's wife and my husband, relatives from a distance, who were here, included two nieces, Mrs., Albert Hintz of Chamberlain and Mrs., Wm. Koppelman of Rapid City, their husbands, and the son of a nephew, Lawrence Steele, of Rapid City.

Mrs. A.E. Schoenwether and Helen of Brookings were also here. Geraldine's husband, who is in Camp Robinson at Little Rock, Ark., could not come.

2nd mention of George's Passing

This community was saddened to learn of the death of Mr. George Crowe, who passed away at the home of his daughter in Quinn, Friday morning. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church in Cottonwood Sunday afternoon and his body was laid to rest in the Cottonwood Cemetery.
Mr. Crowe homesteaded in this section of the country in the early days, later moving to Cottonwood where he owned and operated the hardware store. He had been in very poor health for the last two years, but was up and around until a short time before his death.

Our sympathy is extended to the sorrowing relatives.

**I presume George added and "e" to the end of his name, because of all of the Indian names of Crow, in South Dakota. His brother James Blackburn Crow, did this also.**

George married Alice Ann Marshall.¹ Alice was born in Oct 1860 in Wisconsin, USA,^³⁰ died in 1915^³⁰ at age 55, and was buried in Lanesboro Cemetery, Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA.^³⁰

705. James Blackburn Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 24 May 1869 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 24 Jan 1953 in Strafford, Greene County, Missouri, USA^²¹¹ at age 83, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: James Blackburn Crowe was born James Blackburn "Crow" and changed his name sometime after moving to South Dakota, where he met and married a schoolteacher, Jane E (Jennie) Sibley.

They married 01 Nov 1905 in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, where their first daughter Cora Lucille was born. Then moved to Jones County, South Dakota where their other 3 daughters were born. Altazana Ruth, Mina Elizabeth and Jane (Jemmie) Crowe.

James was always a farmer and was said to move, at the "drop of a hat". As witnessed by his daughter Alta, who told this story.

James and Jennie were married for almost 40 years before she passed away in Sep 1945. James was the son of Samuel Jackson Crow and Elizabeth Leas, both born in Ohio.

James married Emma.³⁰ Emma was born in 1878, died on 19 May 1896 at age 18, and was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

James next married Jennie E. Sibley,¹ ²¹⁰ daughter of John Sibley ¹ ²¹⁰ and Lucy Unknown,¹ on 1 Nov 1905.²¹⁰ Jennie was born on 11 Sep 1872 in Silvercreek, Calhoun County, Illinois, USA,^²¹¹ died on 1 Sep 1945 in Strafford, Greene County, Missouri, USA at age 72, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

1605 F ii. Cora Lucille Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 26 Aug 1906 in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA,^³⁰ died on 9 Jan 1925 in Strafford, Greene County, Missouri, USA^³⁰ at age 18, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.

1606 F iii. Altazana Ruth Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 17 Dec 1907 in Okaton, Jones County, South Dakota, USA,^³⁰ died on 16 Mar 2006 in Colorado, USA^³⁰ at age 98, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

1607 F iv. Mina E. Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 10 Jul 1910,^³⁰ died on 8 Sep 1984^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Disappeared in 1909, never heard from again, was taking horses to N. Dakota and Montana.

Copied from Find A Grave:

William Breem Crow was the son of Samuel Jackson Crow and Elisabeth Leas. He married Mary E Owens, daughter of Richard Owens and Elizabeth Morris about 1896 in South Dakota.

They were the parents of three daughters, Eva, Sylvia and Elsye Mae Crow. Their mother died approximately 18 months after Elsye was born.

Their father, William was taking horses to North Dakota or Montana in September of 1909 when he disappeared. He was never heard from again.

His brothers and sisters never found out what happened to him, although they agreed, that he never would have left three small daughters, unless he had come to a tragic end.

The three girls were raised by their maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Morris Owens, until they each married. Eva married William Koppelman. Sylvia married Willard Remster Slade and Elsye married Ignatz Henry William Spenner

707. Jacob Finley Mattern ⁴ was born on 17 Feb 1860 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 10 Jun 1946 at age 86, and was buried in Greenwood Cem., Green Twp, OH.

Jacob married Isabelle Snyder ⁴ on 2 Oct 1889. Isabelle was born on 23 Jan 1860 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Oct 1934 at age 74, and was buried in Greenwood Cem., Green Twp., OH.

1611 F i. May Blanch Mattern ⁴ was born on 3 Aug 1890 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH, died on 25 Feb 1915 at age 24, and was buried in Greenwood Cem., Green Twp., OH.

1614 M i. Wesley Lloyd Mattern ⁴ was born in 1887 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH.

1615 M ii. George Clinton Mattern ⁴ was born in 1889 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH.

710. Emerson Roscoe Mattern ⁴ was born on 27 Apr 1872 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH, died on 18 Sep 1941 at age 69, and was buried on 21 Sep 1941 in Cadiz Cemetery, Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

711. John Herbert Mattern ⁴ was born on 2 Feb 1875 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH, died on 18 Nov 1926 at age 51, and was buried in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

John married M. Etna I. Baker ⁴ on 6 Feb 1900. M. was born on 7 Nov 1878 in Archer Twp., Harrison Co., OH, died on 2 Mar 1941 at age 62, and was buried in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

712. Mary Elmaretta Leas ⁴ was born on 11 Sep 1866 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 10 Aug 1943 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

Mary married Joseph Lee Mikesell ⁴ on 4 Sep 1889. Joseph was born on 16 Jul 1864 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Nov 1947 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 83, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1621 F i. Ethel Hazel Mikesell ⁴ was born in 1890 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 May 1976 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 86, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

+ 1623 F iii. Grace Leas Mikesell ⁴ was born on 22 Jun 1895 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 3 Jan 1971 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

713. Jesse Roy Leas ⁴ was born on 26 Mar 1873 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 2 Feb 1962 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 88, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Obituary: JESSIE LEAS

JEWETT \endash Jessie Roy Leas, 88, of Green Township, RD 1, Jewett, died at 9:30 a.m. today in his home. He had been in failing health the past year and a half.

He was a life member of the Bethel Methodist Church.

He leaves a son, John Leas, at home and a foster daughter, Mrs. Helen Miller Stumps of Santa Cruez, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Etta Belle Miller, in 1950. Mr.

Leas was born March 26, 1873, in Harrison County, Ohio, a son of the late John and Rebecca Ramsey Leas.

The body has been removed to the Blackburn Funeral Home in Hopedale. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Source: Steubenville Herald Star \endash 2 February 1962

FUNERAL SERVICES

Jessie Leas \endash 2 p.m. Monday, Bethel Methodist Church, RD 1, Jewett.

The Rev. Mr. Allen Rose will officiate. Burial in Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence at RD 1, Jewett.

Source: Steubenville Herald Star \endash 3 February 1962

Obituary and additional information provided by Pat Leas Boyd

Jesse married Etta Belle Miller ⁴ on 5 Sep 1900 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA.²¹³ Etta was born in May 1878 in Ohio, USA,^²¹³ died on 30 Jan 1950 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 71, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1624 M i. John A. Leas ⁴ was born on 22 Apr 1909 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Jul 1966 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 57, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

John married Mayme Virginia Bucey ⁴ in 1930. Mayme was born on 17 Aug 1907 in Brilliant Wells Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Oct 1977 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 70, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

714. Laura Helen Leas ⁴ was born on 25 Jan 1877 in Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 30 Jan 1953 in Dennison, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Laura married Harry Emerson Hargrave ⁴ in 1902. Harry was born on 17 Nov 1872 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 6 Feb 1934 in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 61, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1625 M i. Raymond Leas Hargrave ⁴ was born on 1 Oct 1919, died on 14 Feb 1941 at age 21, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Raymond married Dorothy Faye Patterson.³⁰ Dorothy was born on 19 Jul 1899, died on 21 Dec 1981 at age 82, and was buried in Union Cemetery, Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA.

715. Annie Elizabeth Leas ⁴ was born on 9 Jul 1880 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 25 Dec 1945 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 65, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Annie was Bessie Elizabeth Leas.³⁰

Annie married William Thomas Sinfield ⁴ in 1910. William was born on 9 Nov 1870 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Nov 1923 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 53, and was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cadiz, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1626 M i. Thomas James Sinfield ⁴ was born on 29 Apr 1912 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 6 Sep 1962 in Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, USA at age 50, and was buried in Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Thomas married Elizabeth.³⁰ Elizabeth was born on 11 Aug 1911, died on 22 Oct 1983 at age 72, and was buried in Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

723. Jacob Luther Zimmerman ¹ was born on 14 Dec 1851 in Carroll County, Ohio, USA, died on 6 Jan 1929 in Wichita, Kechi Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA^²¹⁵ at age 77, and was buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Major County, OK.^²¹⁵

Jacob married Agnes McNeil ¹ on 17 Feb 1876 in Alton, IL. Agnes was born in Feb 1854,^²¹⁵ died on 9 Apr 1910 in Oklahoma, USA^²¹⁵ at age 56, and was buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Major County, OK.^²¹⁵

Jacob next married Tymandra Bealer ²¹⁵ on 19 Aug 1912 in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

731. Hiram Malachi Graden ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1855 in Gallia County, Ohio, USA and died on 1 Apr 1923 in Woodlawn, KS at age 67.

General Notes: Information provided by Lance D. Gill Also, Carolyn Graden Dossey

Hiram Malachi and Sarah Ellen Sanders Graden

Hiram was born September 10, 1857 in Gallia County, Ohio near the town of Gallipolis. During the Civil War the family left the area near the Ohio River and moved to Montgomery County, Illinois near other members of their family. Hiram grew to manhood near Nokomis. When the Gradens came from Ohio Hiram’s father purchased land in Montgomery County from Elza and Sarah Sanders. These two families were joined when Hiram married Sarah Ellen Sanders their daughter who had been born April 14, 1863 in Montgomery County. The couple were married at the home of her parents on April 1, 1881 in Christian County, Illinois.

Hiram was a printer by trade and in 1880 and 1881 he was the publisher of a newspaper in Nokomis called the Nokomis Atlas. During their years in Nokomis two children were born, Anna was born in 1882 and Owen was born in 1884.

Hiram was known in the family as the dreamer, always working on his “perpetual motion machine” and in need of money. In 1885 they loaded their family and possessions into a wagon and made the trip to Kansas, settling first near Beloit, then Berwick and then near Goff in Nemaha County, KS. When they were living near Berwick the last of their children Herman Lester was born on May 7, 1890.

In December of 1892 they purchased a farm of 80 acres near the town of Goff in Nemaha County, Kansas from George and Mina Johnson for $1700. The land was mortgaged 6 times from 1893 to 1898. The land was sold to James H. Smith in 1904. The family lived on the farm later, so they must have rented it back. Hiram was known in the area for his truck gardens. His grandson said he also taught school during those years.

Morning Star school sits just across the corner from the family farm. The school still stands today.

Since they lived near the railroad town of Goff the family probably took part in the towns activities. The only respectable coasting hill for snowy winter sledding in Nemaha County was at Goff. The 4th of July celebrations were always a roaring success with their traditional “firing or the anvils” (two anvils placed together with gunpowder between them) and the Raggin Muffin Parade.

Owen may have stayed in the area to help on the farm. In 1906 at Oneida, Kansas the church held a fundraiser where for a donation a person could have their name stitched into a quilt. Owen Graden’s name was found on that quilt. Owen was also listed on the Nemaha County World War I Draft Records as age 34 and located at Goff. In 1930 he is living with a wife Theresa and two stepdaughters in South Dakota.

Anna married William Walkington September 25, 1902 in the home of her parents and settled near Woodlawn in Nemaha County. This marriage was announced in the Goff Advance with Rev. Byers officiating. Lester married Jessie Gertrude Postle on December 25, 1911 in Sabetha. The Graden’s were friends of the Cody family that also lived near Goff. The father was a cousin to the famous “Buffalo Bill” Cody. The Postel sisters who lived in Sabetha worked out in the county. Isabel appears to have been working for the Codys and introduced her sister to Lester. Jessie had worked raising her younger sisters after the death of her mother and also did sewing for other families in the area. Isabel married the Cody son Arlet and the two couples and their children remained close.

During the first years of Lester and Jessie’s marriage Jessie collected post cards which were passed down in the family. The ones from Ella read:

December 30, 19? Dear Children We wer sory you did not get home Christmas it was aful dry time for we did not get any presents atale would like to see you all coms when you can rite soon. Father and mother

Sept. 27, 1912 Dear Jessie, Will a few lines we are prety well you all the same hope your sister is getting allright I saw Arlet he said you folks was all right we got a card from Lester thur morning. I thought I would not rite to him that he would be home Sunday and this would do for both ayou come home when you can. Mother

April 12, 1914 Dear Jessie, Will send you a card had rether come but can not Just must hope you ar all well we are well would like to see you all come when you can Love to all father and mother

Nov, 1914 Dear Jessie, Will send a card to day are you going to come or not hope you are I have your quilt done but thought would not send it if you we coming you could take it. Mother rite soon

Dec. 30, 19? Dear Children and grand children Hope you are all well by this time. We are prety well Bad coals. H? folks felt aful bad because Lester did not come we went to the trane he told Pa he sent for Lester. Rite soon. Love to all mother

Ella’s health started to fail and they went to live the last years with their daughter Anna and her family at Woodlawn. Ella died May 7, 1919 and the following obituary appeared in the Goff Advance: Mrs. H. M. Graden Friends of the community learned with regret of the death of Mrs. Graden, Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will Walkington at Woodlawn. Mrs. Graden has been in very poor health for the past ten years, and had suited to several operations the first six years ago. Sarah Ellen Sanders was born April 14, 1863 in Montgomery County, Ill. And died May 7, 1919, at the age of 56 years and 24 days. She spent her girlhood days in her home state and was married May 9, 1881, to Hiram M. Graden at Ohlman, Ill. Together they came to Kansas a few years later, first locating at Beloit, then moving north of Berwick in this county. They have been residents of this county for nearly thirty years, half of which time the have been resident of this community.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church at Woodlawn today at 1:00pm, by the Rev. G. E. Howard, and interment was in the family lot in Fairview cemetery. Hiram remained with his daughter’s family, although I didn’t find him in 1920. The Goff Advance of April 5, 1923 records the following obit:

Death of Hiram Graden Old friends in Goff learned with regret Sunday morning of the death of H. m. Graden at the home of his daughter near Woodlawn early that morning of apoplexy. Mr. Graden and his good wife lived north of Goff where the O. V. Collins family now live, for a number of years. Mr. Graden made a specialty of tuck gardening and had many friends in the community. Hiram M. Graden was born September 10, 1857 at Gallipolis, Ohio and died April 1, 1923 at the age of 65 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was married May 8, 1880 to Ella Sanders. To them were born three children, Mrs. Anna Walkington, Sabetha; Owen Graden of North Dakota and Lester Graden of Sabetha. Mr. Graden preceeded him in death on May 6, 1919. Besides the three children there are nine grandchildren, one brother and two sisters.

Mr. Graden had been quite ill and it was thought he was improving, when a sudden change in his condition ended his live.

Funeral services from the Holiness church at Woodlawn Tuesday afternoon were in charge of Rev. George Howard of Centrellia, an old friend of the family. Interment was in Fairview cemetery beside his wife. Sympathy of Goff friends is extended to the family.

Family Information of Hiram and Ella Anna S. Graden was born in 1882 in Montgomery County, Illinois and died May 24, 1949 in Nemaha County, Kansas. She married William (Will) Walkington September 25, 1902 in Nemaha County, Kansas.

Owen H. Graden was born in 1884 in Montgomery County, Illinois and died in South Dakota. He married Theresa.

Herman Lester was born May 7, 1890 in Nemaha County, Kansas and died January 17, 1962 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska. He married first Jesse Gertrude Postel on December 25, 1911 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas. He married second Grace Lucas Goll in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska in late 1950’s.

Sources: Death Certificate for Hiram none found for Ella Marriage Record from Christian County, Illinois Illinois Board of Health record for their marriage Land Record Montgomery County, Illinois History of Montgomery County, Illinois Land records for Nemaha County, Kansas Post card collection of Jessie Graden in possession of Carolyn Graden Dossey Goff Advance newspaper History of Nemaha County, Kansas Fairview Cemetery Records and person visit 1930 Census records of Beadle County, South Dakota 1920 Census records Nemaha County, Kansas Topeka Genealogical Society Quarterly, Vol 28 Page 35, 36

Records Need Checking Newspapers for Nokomis 1880’s

Hiram married Sarah Ellen Sanders,¹ ²¹⁶ daughter of Elza Sanders ¹ ²¹⁶ and Sarah Sanders,¹ ²¹⁶ on 1 Apr 1881 in Christian County, Illinois, USA. Sarah was born on 14 Apr 1863 in Montogomery County, IL and died on 7 May 1919 in Woodlawn, KS at age 56.

1631 F i. Anna S. Graden ¹ ²¹⁶ was born in 1882 in Montogomery County, IL and died on 24 May 1949 in Nemaha County, Kansas at age 67.

Anna married William Walkington ¹ ²¹⁶ on 25 Sep 1902 in Woodlawn, Nemaha County, Kansas.

1632 M ii. Owen Graden ¹ ²¹⁶ was born in 1884 in Montgomery County, Illinois, USA and died in South Dakota, USA.

+ 1633 M iii. Herman Lester Graden ¹ ²¹⁶ was born on 7 May 1890 in Nemaha County, Kansas and died on 17 Jan 1962 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska at age 71.

Margaret married Jackson Vinton Lowmiller ¹ on 23 Apr 1890. Jackson was born on 9 Nov 1863^⁸⁶ and died in 1949 at age 86.

769. Martin Van Buren Leas ¹ was born on 25 Aug 1840 in Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Mar 1899 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 58.

Martin married Mary Ann Libey,¹ daughter of William E. Libey ¹ ³⁹² and Elizabeth,¹ ³⁹² on 29 Apr 1863. Mary was born on 23 Dec 1842 in Richland County, Ohio, USA and died on 28 Mar 1920 at age 77.

+ 1637 M i. Hezakiah H. Leas ¹ was born on 10 Mar 1867 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 23 May 1916 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 49.

+ 1638 M ii. David William Leas ¹ was born on 19 Apr 1869 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 9 Jul 1957^³³ at age 88, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1639 F iii. Ada Ann Leas ¹ was born on 18 Sep 1872 and died on 9 Nov 1926 at age 54.

771. Jacob W. Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jan 1844 and died on 25 Jan 1918 at age 74.

Jacob married Minerva Miller ¹ on 28 Mar 1863.³⁹³ Minerva was born on 5 Nov 1845 and died on 4 Feb 1881 at age 35.

+ 1640 F i. Nancy Jane Leas ¹ was born on 25 Sep 1863 and died on 28 Oct 1943 at age 80.

+ 1641 F ii. Susan Belle Leas ¹ was born on 22 Apr 1868 and died on 1 Nov 1909 at age 41.

+ 1643 M iv. Elmer Leas ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1875 in Indiana, USA and died on 8 Nov 1950 at age 75.

Jacob next married Clara Addella Biehl.¹ Clara was born on 23 May 1863 and died on 28 Nov 1922 at age 59.

772. John S. Leas ¹ was born on 11 Jan 1846, died on 7 Dec 1908 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 62, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

John married Elizabeth Stricklin ¹ on 16 Jun 1867. Elizabeth was born on 30 Jan 1848 and died on 12 Jun 1885 at age 37.

+ 1645 M i. Cyrus Leas ¹ was born on 19 Aug 1868 and died on 13 Oct 1919 in Lagrange County, Indiana, USA at age 51.

+ 1647 F iii. Lillie Leas ¹ was born on 4 Feb 1871 and died on 9 May 1922 at age 51.

+ 1648 M iv. John Albert Leas ¹ was born on 8 Apr 1873, died on 15 Jul 1949 at age 76, and was buried in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, , Indiana/USA.

+ 1649 M v. Joseph Leas ¹ was born on 27 Oct 1877 and died on 1 May 1947 at age 69.

1650 M vi. William A. Leas ¹ was born on 27 Sep 1878, died on 4 May 1911 at age 32, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

William married Jennie E. (Babe) Ferguson ¹ on 18 Sep 1904. Jennie was born on 30 Jun 1881, died on 22 Nov 1912 at age 31, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

John next married Lydia May Frederick,¹ daughter of George Frederick ²⁵⁵ and Anna Mariah Fryberger,²⁵⁵ on 17 Dec 1885 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Lydia was born on 4 Dec 1864 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA,^³⁹⁴ died on 4 Jun 1927 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 62, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Fairfield, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1652 F i. Candus Marie Leas ¹ was born on 19 May 1889 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 22 Dec 1987 in Lagrange Hospital, Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA^³⁹⁵ at age 98, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

1653 M ii. Lloyd Burnell Leas ¹ was born on 17 Dec 1891 in Indiana, USA, died on 1 Aug 1970 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 78, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Lloyd married Adah Grace Schuster,¹ daughter of Henry John Schuster ³⁰ and Mary Kruse, on 15 Jun 1911. Adah was born on 22 Jun 1889, died on 2 Apr 1984 at age 94, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

774. William Henry Leas ¹ was born on 16 Sep 1849 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 16 Mar 1932 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 82.

General Notes: Biography of William Henry Leas, pages 552/553/554. History of DeKalb County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914.

DeKalb county, Indiana, has been especially honored in the character and career of her public and professional men. Here, as in every community, there are found, rising above their fellows, individuals born to leadership in the various professions, men who have dominated not alone by superior intelligence and natural endowment, but by natural force of character. It is always profitable to study the lives of such men, weigh their motives and hold up their achievements as incentives to greater activity and higher excellence on the part of others. A lawyer of widely recognized ability and a man of undoubted integrity and honor, William H. Leas has made a definite impression on the history of his locality. DeKalb county has been dignified by his noble life and splendid achievements, and he stands as a worthy and conspicuous member of a striking group of public men whose influence in the political and civic life, as well as in professional circles, has been of a most beneficent order, and it is but a matter of justice to here enter a brief tribute to his career. William Henry Leas was born in Salem township, Steuben county, Indiana, on the 16th day of September, 1849, and is the son of John and Susan (Schmipff) Leas. More specific reference is made to his ancestral history in the sketch of his father, which appears elsewhere in this work. He came with his parents to Smithfield township, this county, in 1868, and from that time on has been continuously and closely identified with the history of this locality. He secured his elementary education in the common schools, after which he was engaged in pedagogical work, teaching first in the district schools and afterwards in the graded schools of Waterloo. Later he assisted Willard, Kingman and McConahey in surveying and the making of county maps in Ohio and Indiana, in which work he gained much valuable experience and knowledge. Having long entertained an ambition to enter the legal profession, in 1873 Mr. Leas began the study of law at Angola and in the fall of that year he entered the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he was graduated in March, 1875, with a degree of Bachelor of Law. He had been admitted to the bar in Angola, in 1874, and on June 1, 1875, he located at Waterloo and opened a law office. He was first in partnership with C. M. Phillips until October, 1875, from which time he was alone until November, 1876, during which period he succeeded in building up a good practice. In the month last mentioned he became a member of the law firm of McBride, Morlan & Leas, his partners being Judge R. W. McBride and Joseph L. Morlan. In August, 1878, Mr. Morlan died and the firm was dissolved, since which time Mr. Leas has mostly practiced alone. In point of length of continuous practice Mr. Leas is the dean of his profession in DeKalb county. Mr. Leas success in his profession has been most pronounced. Always careful in the preparation of his cases and a deep student of law, he has the faculty of stating a case clearly and succinctly, while his candor, fairness and honor have made him deservedly popular among his colleagues and those with whom he has had dealings. He possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the law and a familiarity with precedents, which have made him a strong pleader and an opponent to be feared. Personally, his clean character, fidelity of purpose and affability of manner have won him a large circle of warm friends and commended him to the good opinion of all who know him. Politically, Mr. Leas has always been and ardent supporter of the Democratic party and was twice elected a member of the board of school trustees of Waterloo, where he performed effective and appreciated work in the interest of educational affairs in the community. From 1902 to 1912 Mr. Leas served as attorney for the town of Waterloo, and is at the present time attorney for the town of Corunna. On August 20, 1878, Mr. Leas was united in marriage to Emma J. Danks, the youngest daughter of Oris and Stella (Booge) Danks. She was born and reared in Waterloo, and suffered the loss of her mother when but an infant, in 1863. Afterwards her father married Sarah A. Jones. Orris Danks was born in Onondaga county, New York, on July 16, 1815, a son of Benoni and Pheobe (Earle) Danks, who also are natives of the Empire state. His grandfather, Robert Earle, was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. In 1836 Orris Danks came to DeKalb county and bought land in Smithfield township, returning to this native state two years later and there, in 1840, he married Euseba Brown. In the following year they returned to DeKalb county and made their home on his land, to the improvement and cultivation of which he devoted himself until 1862 when the family removed to Waterloo, where Mr. Danks engaged in the hardware business, afterwards engaging successively in the grocery and boot and shoe business. His first wife died in 1851 and in 1852 he married Estella Booge. To Mr. and Mrs. Leas have been born two children, namely: Stella B., born July 4, 1880, is the wife of R. Earl Peters, whose permanent home is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but who is now in Washington D. C., as secretary to Congressman Cyrus Cline of the twelfth district. Mrs. and Mrs. Peters have a daughter Leah Velletta, born March 20, 1907. Earl D. Leas, born February 15, 1882, lives in Waterloo, where he enjoys a large business as a buyer and shipper of corn, baled hay and straw. On January 20, 1904, he married Emma Gfeller, of Waterloo, the daughter of Samuel Gfeller.

Submitted by:

Arlene Goodwin

Auburn, Indiana

Agoodwin@ctlnet.com

From the book, Courts and Lawyers of Indiana
By Leander John Monks, Logan Esarey, Ernest Vivian Shockley

WILLIAM HENRY LEAS.

William Henry Leas, of Waterloo, was born In Salem township, Steuben county, Indiana, September 16, 1849. He is one of twelve children born to John and Susan (Schimpff) Leas. He took full advantage of the common schools of his neighborhood, after which he taught for a time In the district schools and in the town of Waterloo. In 1873 he began the study of law at Angola, but in the same year entered the law school of the University of Michigan, from which he graduated in March, 1875. He had already been admitted to the bar at Angola in 1874, and in 1875 opened a law office at Waterloo. His first partner was C. M. Phillip, from June 1, 1875, to October, 1875. In November, 1876, he formed a partnership with R. W. McBrlde and Joseph L. Morlan. In August, 1878, Mr. Morlan died, and the firm was dissolved, since which time Mr. Leas has practiced alone. He has served two terms on the local school board, ten years as attorney for Waterloo, and has been attorney for Corunna. He helped to organize the Dekalb County Bar Association. He is a Democrat in politics.

Mr. I.eas married Emma J. Danks, and they are the parents of two children: Stella, now Mrs. R, Earl Peters, secretary to Congressman dint-, and Earl D., a hay and grain merchant of Waterloo.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

William married Emma J. Danks,¹ daughter of Orris Danks ¹ and Estella Booge,¹ on 20 Aug 1878. Emma was born on 26 Sep 1858 in Indiana, USA and died on 21 Jan 1917 at age 58.

+ 1654 F i. Estella Booge Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jul 1880 and died on 14 Oct 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 84.

1655 M ii. Earl Danks Leas ¹ was born on 15 Feb 1882, died on 14 Jul 1949 at age 67, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Earl married Emma Gfeller,¹ daughter of Samuel Gfeller ¹ and Unknown,¹ on 20 Jan 1904. Emma was born in 1881, died on 1 Dec 1963 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

William next married Alice Nimmons.¹ Alice died on 11 Jan 1937 in Bemidji, Minnesota/USA.

775. Obediah Leas ¹ was born on 5 Nov 1851 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Nov 1939 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 88, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: Married by the Rev. Henry Bair

Biography of Obe Leas, pages 893 / 894. History of De Kalb County, Indiana. Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, 1885.

Obe Leas, is a native of Steuben County, Ind., born Nov. 5, 1851, the seventh of twelve children of John and Susan (Schmipff) Leas, native of Pennsylvania. In 1849 his parents moved to Stark County, Ohio, and thence to Steuben County, Ind., locating on the line of De Kalb County; now live in Smithfield Township, De Kalb County. Obe Leas was reared on a farm, receiving a good education, completing it at Waterloo. He remained with his parents till manhood, and soon after his twenty-first birthday was married to Lydia, third daughter of Joseph and Nancy Plum. After his marriage he settled on the farm where he has since lived, known as the old Middleton farm, near the city of Waterloo. It contains ninety-six acres of choice land, the greater part under cultivation and with improvements are all substantial and in good repair. He devotes considerable attention to raising horses, having several of the celebrated Clydesdale breed. He is one of the enterprising young men of the township and a prominent and prosperous citizen. He had three children---Byron, Franklin O. and Lulu M.

Submitted by: Arlene Goodwin Auburn, Indiana Agoodwin@cltnet.com

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Obediah married Ida Farrington.¹ Ida was born about 1864^³⁹⁶ and died on 8 Nov 1946 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA about age 82.

Obediah next married Lydia May Plum,¹ daughter of Joseph Plum ¹ and Nancy Slick,¹ ³⁹⁷ on 27 Nov 1872 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.³⁹³ Lydia was born on 4 Sep 1856 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 20 Jun 1915 in Grant Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 58, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

1656 M i. Byron B. Leas ¹ was born on 6 Oct 1873 and died on 20 Jun 1956 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 82.

Byron married Otie Jones,¹ daughter of John Wesley Jones ¹ ²²² and Sarah A. Plum,¹ in 1895. Otie was born on 18 Jan 1874 in Grant Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 17 Jul 1960 in Butler, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

+ 1657 M ii. Franklin Obediah "Frank" Leas ¹ was born on 28 Aug 1875 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 24 Mar 1964 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 88, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1658 F iii. Lulu Maynettie Leas ¹ was born on 30 Apr 1880, died on 19 Sep 1937 at age 57, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Obediah next married Lydia May Frederick,¹ daughter of George Frederick ²⁵⁵ and Anna Mariah Fryberger,²⁵⁵ on 30 Mar 1916 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Lydia was born on 4 Dec 1864 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA,^³⁹⁴ died on 4 Jun 1927 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 62, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Fairfield, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

777. Elizabeth Sophia (Libbie) Leas ¹ was born on 25 Apr 1857, died on 13 May 1950 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 93, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes:
Notes from Kathryn (Leas) Stuart:

CHILD NOTES: Elizabeth LEAS
Birth(17,18):
Chr(19): Christening records at Upper Bermudian Church give her name as Elizabeth Lest and her parents as Johannes and Sophia Lest.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Elizabeth married Oscar H. Taylor,¹ son of John Taylor ¹ ²¹⁷ and Sarah Ann McEnterfer,¹ ²¹⁷ on 25 Apr 1878. Oscar was born on 20 Jan 1853, died on 25 Dec 1934 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 81, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1659 M i. John L. Taylor ¹ was born on 2 Aug 1880 in Hamilton, Franklin Twp, Dekalb Co., IN, died on 15 May 1949 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 68, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1660 M ii. Benna B. Taylor ¹ was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 25 Mar 1950 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 66, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1661 M iii. Russell Hezekiah Taylor ¹ was born on 31 Dec 1895 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 2 Mar 1954 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 58, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

778. Adeline E. Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1860, died on 5 Apr 1931 at age 70, and was buried in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Adeline married Miles Jefferson Waterman,¹ son of Miles Waterman ³⁹⁸ and Susan Beard,³⁹⁸ on 13 Nov 1879. Miles was born on 5 Apr 1856 and died on 2 Sep 1942 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

+ 1662 M i. Leroy Waterman ¹ was born on 20 Dec 1880 and died on 21 May 1950 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 69.

Otto married Isabel Wolf,¹ daughter of Allen D. Wolf ³⁹⁹ and Living, on 2 Oct 1937. Isabel was born on 23 Mar 1886.

Marriage Notes: Waterman---Wolfe

The marriage of Miss Isabel Wolfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen D.
Wolfe, to Mr. Otto Leas Waterman, of Orland, Ind., which was solemnized at
the home of the bride?s parents two and one-half miles east of the city,
at high noon on Wednesday, June 30, 1909, was an event of pleasing interest
to the sixty or more guest present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.
Robinson, pastor of the United Brethren church of this city, and after
congratulations had been extended the company sat down to a splendid five
course dinner, prepared for the occasion
The bride was charmingly attired in a beautiful gown of white
embroidered satin, while the groom wore the conventional black. Mr.
Waterman is a young business man of Orland, who is making success, while
the lady of his choice is one of Ligonier?s well-known and highly respected
daughters. For a number of years she filled the position of stenographer
for Strauss Bros. & Co., and possesses many qualities both of mind and
heart that have won for her a wide circle of most ardent friend. All join
in wishing the new couple a prosperous and happy future.
Among the guests present from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Waterman,
parents of the groom, of Waterloo; Grace and Ruth Waterman, sister of the
groom, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Taylor, of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Waterman, of Hudson, Mr. Ealing and Elizabeth Ritter of Valparaiso; Miss
Frank Swank, of North Manchester; Miss Anna Moorehouse, of Albion; Miss
Hazel Wolfe, of Elkhart; Mrs. Harry Doriot, of Columbia City; Mrs. Bert
Shellenbarger, of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McConnel and family, of South Bend.
Mr. and Mrs. Waterman will reside in Orland. -Ligonier Leader.
(Re: Waterloo Press July 15, 1909 pg 1 col 6)

+ 1667 F vi. Grace Olive Waterman ¹ was born on 23 Nov 1891,^⁵⁸ died on 21 Dec 1939 at age 48, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

780. Daniel Louis "D. L." Leas ¹ was born on 17 Oct 1865 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Dec 1943 at age 78, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Daniel was D. L. Leas.

General Notes: Biography of Daniel Louis Leas, pages 704/705/706/707. History of DeKalb County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914.

The gentleman whose name appears at the head of this biographical review needs no introduction to the people of DeKalb county, since his entire active life has been spent in this section of the state, a life devoted not only to the fostering of his own interest, but also to the welfare of the community at large.

An honorable representative of one of the esteemed families of his section and a gentleman of high character and worthy ambitions, he has filled no small place in the public view. He is a splendid type of the intelligent, up-to-date, self-made American in the full sense of the term, a man of the people, with their interests at heart. As a citizen he is progressive and abreast of the times in all the concerns the common weal.

Although a partisan, with strong convictions and well defined opinions on questions on which men and parties divide, he has the esteem and confidence of the people of the community and his personal friends are in number as his acquaintances, regardless of party ties.

Daniel Louis Leas is a native of the old Hoosier state and was born in Steuben county on October 17, 1865, and is a son of John Leas. The latter is represented at length elsewhere in this work, therefore further detailed mention of the subject's ancestral history will not be made at this point. When Daniel L. Leas was about three years old, the family moved to a farm immediately north of Waterloo, where he was reared to manhood,

He attended the common schools and later the high school at Waterloo, where he was graduated in 1884. He then took a commercial course at the Tri-State Normal School, in finishing the complete course, after which he assisted his father on the home farm and in the latter's bank until his marriage in 1889, after which he formed a partnership with J. C. Boyer and engaged in the general merchandise business at Waterloo. They prospered in this business, but about six and a half years after their start they were burned out, suffering a total loss of store building and stock. Mr. Leas then bought Mr. Boyer's interest in the lot and erected a two-story brick business block, which he now occupies and there is engaged in the dry goods business, handling ladies' and gents' furnishings, hats, caps, shoes, carpet, draperies, clothing and other auxiliary lines.

When Mr. Leas became a partner with Mr. Boyer they also conducted a feed and grain business in connection with the general mercantile work, and this line Mr. Leas has continued with splendid success. About 1904 he erected the elevator at Waterloo and continued also to run this and with this, as with his other enterprises, he had been eminently successful.

In1895 Mr. Leas embarked in one of the most important lines with which he has been connected during this business career, that of hay, in which he has achieved a big success and acquired a widespread reputation. He erected large hay barns at Waterloo and was in that business for about sixteen years. He at one time shipped about five hundred car loads of hay a year, but in 1910 he sold this business to his nephew, Earl Leas.

About 1905 Mr. Leas bought the defunct DeKalb Bank at Waterloo, moved the fixtures to Hudson and organized what is now known as the Hudson Bank, which was a pronounced success from the start. About two years after the organization of this institution he sold his interests there to his nephew, Leroy Waterman, and invested heavily in the German-American National Bank in Fort Wayne.

He has also been in various other enterprises and owns a farm of one hundred and sixty-five acres west of Waterloo, and also has property at Angola, Ashley and Toledo. He is one of the organizers of the National Hay Association and has filled nearly all the important office, never missing a meeting of the association. He is a member to the National Grain Dealers' Association, in the workings of which he has been an important factor.

The hay business was his most prominent line until he sold out to his nephew, and in many ways he has given a distinct impetus to business affaires in this locality, being entitled to noteworthy distinction on this account.

He has been essentially a man among men, having ever moved as one who has commanded respect by innate force a swell as by superior ability. As a citizen he easily ranks with the most influential of his compeers on affairs which are for the betterment of his chosen county. While he has carried on special lines of business in such a manner as to gain a comfortable competence for himself, he has also belonged to that class of representative men of affairs who have promoted the public welfare while advancing individual success.

In 1889 Mr. Leas married Nellie Wickwire, who was reared at Angola, Indiana, the daughter of George and Rebecca (Hanna) Wickwire. George Wickwire was born in Seneca county, New York, and died at Angola, Indiana, on October 5, 1883, at the age of sixty-seven year. He was a son of Seba Wickwire, and was of Scotch-Irish descent. He came to Steuben county, Indiana, among the first pioneers, locating about four miles east of Angola, and there became the owner of a section of land which has been kept in the possession of his family ever since. Rebecca Hanna was born probably in Steuben county, this state, and was the daughter of William Hanna,

George Wickwire became a banker at Angola, also owning flour mills at Nevada and saw mill and farming interests in other places. He was twice married, having three children by his first marriage and seven by his marriage with Rebecca Hanna, Mrs. Leas being one of the latter. The mother died in 1875.

Mrs. Leas lived most of her younger life in Angola and completed her educational studies in the Tri-State Normal College at that place. To Mr. and Mrs. Leas has been born a daughter, Nellie Fern, who was born and reared in Waterloo, graduated from the high school in that city in 1908, and then becoming a student in Oxford Seminary at Oxford, Ohio, and also the European School of Music at Fort Wayne. She has also studied drawing and music at Ypsilanti, Michigan, and in the fall of 1913 took charge of music and drawing in the schools of Waterloo, and is an enthusiastic devotee of her work.

In local public affairs Mr. Leas has taken a commendable interest and has been a prominent factor in the advancement of the highest interest in this locality. He was a member of the Waterloo town board two years, and the Waterloo school board six years, his last term expiring in August, 1913. He was a charter member of the Leonidas Lodge No. 205, Knights of Pythias, which was installed in January, 1889, and has filled all the offices in this lodge and twice been its representative in the grand lodge of the state. He was made a member of the Free and Accepted Masons in 1893, and became a thirty-second-degree member of the Scottish Rite branch of that order at the time the Scottish Rite cathedral at Fort Wayne was dedicated, and also at that time he became a Nobel of the Mystic Shrine.

Mr. Leas has been a man who has looked on the sunny side of life, ever hopeful that the good will rule instead of the bad, and as the result of such a fortunate disposition, he has made it pleasant for those with whom he comes in contact, either in a business or social way. Of kindly nature and sociable impulses, he is also a man of high moral character, and thus enjoys the confidence, good will and friendship of all who know him.

Submitted by:

Arlene Goodwin

Auburn, Indiana

Agoodwin@ctlnet.com

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Daniel married Nellie Maude Wickwire,¹ ⁴⁰¹ daughter of George Wickwire ¹ ⁴⁰⁰ and Rebecca Hanna,¹ on 6 Jun 1889 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Nellie was born on 28 Oct 1868, died on 29 Jul 1948 at age 79, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

1668 F i. Nellie Fearne Leas ¹ was born on 23 Jan 1890, died on 17 Oct 1974 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 84, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Nellie married Harry Robert Bloom ¹ on 28 Jun 1917 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Harry was born on 26 Aug 1892 in Michigan, USA, died on 6 Jan 1969 in Eustus, Florida at age 76, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

781. Elizabeth Josephine Leas ¹ was born on 13 Sep 1852 in Indiana, USA, died 26 Sep 1901 or 1935 in Indiana, USA at age 49, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1870, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Elizabeth married Ellis B. Whysong,¹ son of William Henry Harrison Whysong ⁴⁰² and Amy Moore,⁴⁰² on 8 Oct 1874 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Ellis was born 1 Jul 1848 or 1938 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 26 Jul 1887 at age 39, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1669 M i. Clem Whysong ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1876 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 May 1947 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA at age 71, and was buried in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1670 M ii. Fred Whysong ¹ was born on 18 Sep 1877 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Nov 1975 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 98.

782. Mary Alice Leas ¹ was born on 20 Sep 1854 in Indiana, USA and died on 6 May 1927 at age 72.

• United States Census: Resided, 1870, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Mary married George W. Detrick.¹ George was born on 14 Oct 1849 in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, USA and died on 23 Aug 1908 at age 58.

Mary next married Adam Richey,¹ son of Elijah Richey ⁴⁰⁴ and Catherine,⁴⁰⁴ on 17 Jul 1910.⁴⁰⁴ Adam was born on 4 Aug 1840 in Stark County, Ohio, USA^⁴⁰⁴ and died on 17 Mar 1923 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 82.

783. John Timothy Leas ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1857 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 30 Oct 1928 at age 71, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: The Steuben County, Indiana Health Department sent David Leas a notice on April 25, 2008 stating that the parents of Warren Earl Leas were as follows:

John Timothy Leas who was born in Steuben County, IN and Mary May Norman who was born in Wyandott County, OH.

This was in the Book- Co. 1882, Page 71, dated in 1890.

• United States Census: Resided, 1870, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

John married Mary May Norman,¹ daughter of John Norman ¹ ⁴⁰⁶ and Rachel W. Meek,¹ ⁴⁰⁶ on 28 Dec 1882 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.⁴ ⁴⁰⁵ Mary was born on 18 Feb 1858 in Wyandot County, Ohio, USA,^⁴⁰⁷ died on 29 Jun 1916 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^⁴ at age 58, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^⁴

• United States Census: Resided, 1860, Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1910, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1673 M i. Warren Earl Leas ¹ was born on 17 Dec 1883 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Aug 1956 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 72, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1674 M ii. Ward M. Leas ¹ was born on 18 Mar 1886 in Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Aug 1933 at age 47, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1675 M iii. Freeman Fay Leas ¹ was born on 1 May 1890 in Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Nov 1918 at age 28.

+ 1677 F v. Arlien Mae Leas ¹ was born on 11 Sep 1892 in Indiana, USA and died in Dec 1973 at age 81.

784. Marvin Leas ¹ was born on 23 Dec 1858 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Nov 1945 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 86, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1870, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Marvin married Elizabeth Jane "Jennie" Henney,¹ ⁴⁰⁸ daughter of Jacob Henney ⁴⁰⁹ and Catherine Snellenberger,⁴⁰⁹ on 22 Mar 1891. Elizabeth was born on 16 Nov 1865 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 5 Sep 1946 at age 80, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth Jane.⁴¹⁰

+ 1678 F i. Mildred Iona Leas ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1895 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 6 Mar 1983 in Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 88, and was buried in Block Cemetery, Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

787. Stillman Lafayette Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jan 1861 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 27 Jun 1946 in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA^²²¹ at age 85.

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,¹ daughter of Frederick Ransburg ⁴¹¹ and Elizabeth Bohst,⁴¹¹ on 23 Feb 1882 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.²²¹ Flora was born on 28 Nov 1857 in Ohio, USA and died on 1 Apr 1942 in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA^²²¹ at age 84.

1679 M i. Fern Jane Leas ¹ was born on 10 Jun 1884 in prob Hudson, Steuben Co, IN and died in 1983 in Gaston, Washington County, Oregon^²²¹ at age 99.

+ 1680 F ii. Bonnie B. Leas ¹ was born on 4 Dec 1887,^⁴¹² died on 25 Oct 1976 in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA^⁴¹² at age 88, and was buried on 28 Oct 1976 in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA.^⁴¹²

790. Emodella (Em) Parnell ¹ was born on 24 Oct 1857, died on 29 Nov 1936 at age 79, and was buried in Fairfield Center, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Emodella married James O. Blake.¹ James was born on 26 Nov 1859, died on 9 May 1943 at age 83, and was buried in Fairfield Center, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1681 F i. Edna May Blake ¹ was born on 12 May 1886, died on 8 Dec 1928 at age 42, and was buried in Gary, Indiana/USA.

1682 M ii. Jessie Blake ¹ was born on 16 Sep 1890, died on 1 Jul 1914 at age 23, and was buried in Fairfield Center, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

1683 M i. Frank Parnell ¹ was born on 3 Aug 1887 and died on 19 Mar 1950 at age 62.

792. Charles Grant Parnell ¹ was born on 26 Mar 1862 in Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Oct 1930 at age 68, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^²²⁴

Charles married Florence (Flo) Norman,¹ daughter of John Norman ¹ ⁴⁰⁶ and Rachel W. Meek,¹ ⁴⁰⁶ on 15 Sep 1887 in Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Florence was born on 27 Oct 1867 in Indiana, USA,^⁴¹³ died on 14 Feb 1928 at age 60, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^²²⁴

1685 M i. Burnes K. Parnell ¹ was born on 29 Feb 1888 and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^²²⁴

1686 M ii. Earnest F. Parnell ¹ was born on 29 Feb 1888, died on 10 Mar 1945 at age 57, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^²²⁴

+ 1687 F iii. Ruby Leone Parnell ¹ was born on 11 Nov 1890 and died on 5 Sep 1958 at age 67.

794. Frank Ford Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jun 1860, died on 16 Mar 1926 at age 65, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Frank married Anice C. Cowen.,¹ daughter of Living and Lydia A. Anice was born on 23 Nov 1863 in Indiana, USA. Another name for Anice was Cowan.⁴¹⁴

1689 M i. John C. Leas ¹ was born on 16 Aug 1885 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 26 May 1932 at age 46. Another name for John was John A..⁴¹⁴

John married Dorothy Catherwood,¹ daughter of Thomas Lowry Catherwood , M.D. ⁴¹⁵ and Jane Powell DeWolfe,⁴¹⁵ on 1 Jul 1919 in California, USA. Dorothy was born on 10 Feb 1892 in Cedar Rapids, Linn, IA.^⁴¹⁵

795. Nanon Fay Leas ¹ was born on 5 Aug 1868,^²²⁵ died on 2 May 1940 at age 71, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont. Other names for Nanon were Marion Fay Leas and²²⁶ Nanie.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Nanon married Dean Conant Worcester,¹ son of Ezra Carter Worcester ²²⁵ and Ellen Conant,²²⁵ on 27 Apr 1893.²²⁵ Dean was born on 1 Oct 1866 in Thetford VT,^²²⁵ died on 2 May 1924 in Manila, Philippines at age 57, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.

+ 1690 F i. Alice Electa Worcester ¹ was born on 7 Sep 1896 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA,^²²⁵ died in Nov 1979 in Orford, , New Hampshire^⁴¹⁶ at age 83, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.

798. Frederick Augustus Leas ¹ was born on 23 Mar 1875, died on 18 Dec 1928 in Paranaque, Rizal, Philippines at age 53, and was buried in Manila, Philippines.^⁵⁸

Frederick married Helen Eliza Speery.,¹ daughter of Charles Tomlinson Sperry ¹ and Emma Garver,.¹ Helen was born on 2 Sep 1880 and died in 1951 in Sarasota, Florida at age 71.

+ 1692 F i. Helen Arinda Leas ¹ ⁴¹⁷ was born on 14 Oct 1906 in Oakland, CA and died on 30 Nov 1939 in Manila, Phillippines at age 33.

802. Cora Etta Leas ¹ was born on 6 Aug 1867, died on 16 Aug 1909 at age 42, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Cora was Cara.²²⁶

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 1693 M i. Kenneth Miller ¹ was born on 14 Oct 1890 and died on 9 Jul 1949 at age 58.

805. Edward A. Leas ¹ was born on 1 Apr 1863, died on 1 Nov 1920 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA at age 57, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Edward was Alain E..²²⁶

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Edward married Amelia (Emma) Hening.¹ Amelia was born on 16 Apr 1863, died on 24 Feb 1945 at age 81, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

1694 F i. Ruth Leas ¹ was born on 6 Feb 1890 and died on 19 Sep 1947 at age 57.

Ruth married Claude David Annis,¹ son of David Annis ¹ ⁴¹⁸ and Minnie Wilson,¹ in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA. Claude was born in Sep 1886,^⁴¹⁹ died on 14 Dec 1962 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA at age 76, and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI.

806. Ella May Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jul 1865, died on 28 Jan 1936 at age 70, and was buried in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Ella was Ellie.²²⁶

General Notes: Married by S.B. Ward

Complaints and Partitions (Circuit Court) - Court Records 7 Book 43:

Order Book 43

Auburn Courier

March Term 1909, Page 261, 277, May Term 338, 448

Thursday, July 1, 1909

Boozer, Ella et al

Supreme Lodge Modern American Fraternal Order

Other Plaintiffs: Ralph Boozer, Ella Boozer guardian of Ralph Boozer

Case 8212 Part of document missing due to the 1913 fire. Page 277 For Benefit. Case continued. Page 338 Case continued. Page 448 Court finds for the plaintiffs in the amount of $1800. Ellen Boozer files certified copy of her appointment as guardian of Ralph Boozer, by the Probate Court of Hillsdale County, Michigan.

The action brought by Ella Boozer against the Supreme Lodge of M. A. Order was settled in DeKalb Circuit Court Monday the defendant paying the plaintiff $1,800 and paying court costs.

• Residence: US Census, 1870, Waterloo, Union Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Ella married Henry Boozer.,¹ son of James A. Boozer ²²² and Marsella Barnett,.²²² Henry was born on 9 Aug 1866, died on 4 Oct 1907 at age 41, and was buried in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

814. John E. Lease ²³² was born about 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Oct 1935 in Iowa, USA about age 72, and was buried in Galva Township Cemetery East, Galva, Ida County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

• United States Census: Resided, 1870, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

John married Catharine "Kitty" McQuillen,²³² ⁴²¹ daughter of John McQuillen ⁴²¹ and Kittie McClouse,⁴²¹ 6 Jul 18889 in Ida County, Iowa, USA. Catharine was born on 22 Jan 1871 in Illinois, USA, died on 2 Sep 1964 at age 93, and was buried in Galva Township Cemetery East, Galva, Ida County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

+ 1696 F i. Mabel Irene Lease was born on 6 Jan 1892 in Logan Township, Ida County, Iowa, USA.^⁴²²

821. Ella Catherine Fickes ²³⁴ was born in Nov 1859 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 26 Dec 1943 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84.

• United States Census: Resided, 9 Jul 1870, York Springs, Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Ella married Nathan N. Stambaugh ⁹⁰ in 1884. Nathan was born on 26 Dec 1854 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 1697 M i. Harper Samuel Stambaugh was born on 22 Sep 1887 in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Aug 1967 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 79.

836. Harry William Lease ²³⁸ was born on 20 Feb 1881 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Jun 1926 at age 45, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.^⁵³

• United States Census: Resided, 1920, Philadelphia Ward 46, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Harry married Ada Olive Skoglund ⁵³ ²³⁸ in 1908.⁵³ Ada was born on 5 Feb 1882 in Sweden, died on 6 Mar 1968 at age 86, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Philadelphia Ward 46, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

+ 1698 M i. Nelson H. Lease ⁵³ was born on 27 Jul 1909 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 11 Jun 1975 at age 65, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.

853. William Henry Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 25 Jul 1842 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 7 Jul 1911 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 68, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

William married Mertie Angeline Williams,¹ ³⁶ daughter of Edward Hurd Williams ¹ and Elizabeth Schmehl,¹ on 15 Sep 1868. Mertie was born on 5 Mar 1849 in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁵⁸ died on 13 May 1921 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 72, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Mertie was Martha Angeline Williams.

+ 1700 F i. Loretta "Rettie Mae" Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 28 Mar 1873 in Clearfield, PA (Curwensville), died on 17 Nov 1909 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 36, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 1701 M ii. Emmet Blair Leas ¹ was born on 8 Feb 1877 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 19 Mar 1931 at age 54, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1702 F iii. Leola Blanche Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 17 Jun 1880 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1898 at age 18.

+ 1703 M iv. Claude Edgar Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 7 Aug 1882 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 4 Feb 1944 at age 61, and was buried on 8 Feb 1944 in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1704 M v. Raymond Paul Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 20 Jul 1885 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jun 1901 at age 15.

+ 1705 M vi. Donald Lane "Clifford" Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 27 Jan 1887 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 4 Apr 1931 at age 44, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 1706 F vii. Lula Maude Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 15 May 1889 in Currwinsville, Clearfield Co., PA, died on 15 Dec 1965 at age 76, and was buried on 18 Dec 1965 in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1707 F viii. Grace Almeda Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 27 Jun 1891 in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 28 Jun 1954 in Clearfield Hospital, Clearfield , PA at age 63, and was buried on 1 Jul 1954 in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

855. Rebecca F. Leas ¹ ³⁶ was born in 1846 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 May 1911 at age 65.

Rebecca married Jacob Huggins ¹ ³⁵ on 19 Dec 1862 in Liverpool, Perry County, Pennsylvania. Jacob was born on 31 Jul 1842 in Pennsylvania, USA.

Carrissa married Daniel Barger.,¹ ³⁵ son of Jacob E. Barger ⁴²³ and Margaret Herman,.⁴²³ Daniel was born on 31 Aug 1850 in Bradford, Mckean, PA and died on 24 Sep 1928 at age 78.

1715 M iii. Orin Barger ¹ ⁴²³ was born on 22 May 1878 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 May 1944 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 65, and was buried in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1717 M v. Adin Cecil Barger ¹ ⁴²³ was born on 19 Feb 1880 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 21 Aug 1881 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 1.

1718 M vi. Guy Barger ¹ ⁴²³ was born on 21 Aug 1882 and died in 1948 at age 66.

1719 M vii. Orlo Cliffard Barger ¹ ⁴²³ was born on 4 Jan 1886 and died in 1949 at age 63.

1720 M viii. Harvey Clarence Barger ¹ ⁴²³ was born on 23 Feb 1888 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA and died on 10 Sep 1936 in Youngstown, OH at age 48.

1721 M ix. Ernest Barger ¹ ⁴²³ was born in 1891 and died on an unknown date.

859. Anna Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in 1854 in Carlisle, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1924 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 70, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Anna married Cyrus P. Carr ¹ ³⁵ on 31 Aug 1874. Cyrus was born in Jun 1855 in Bradford, Mckean County, Pennsylvania and died in 1936 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 81.

Harvey married Effie Addleman ¹ ³⁵ in 1899. Effie was born in Mar 1882 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Oliver married Emma Fullerton ¹ ³⁵ in 1910. Emma was born in Dec 1878 and died in 1959 at age 81.

1725 M iii. Fred W. Carr ¹ ³⁵ was born in Mar 1883 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Willard married Edith Hayes ¹ ³⁵ about 1908. Edith was born on 12 Jan 1885 and died in Feb 1978 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 93.

Zella married Russell Cochrane ¹ ³⁵ about 1912. Russell was born on 5 Dec 1890 and died in Mar 1975 at age 84.

860. Emory Bair Lease ³³ was born on 8 Apr 1863 in New Berlin, Union, Pa and died on an unknown date.

Emory married Carrie Essex.³³ Carrie was born about 1873 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

1728 M i. Raymond Lease ⁴²⁴ was born about 1895 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

1729 F ii. Marjory Lease ⁴²⁴ was born in 1897 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

1730 M iii. Murray Lease ⁴²⁴ was born in 1900 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

861. Minnie Sara Lease ³³ was born on 6 Feb 1865 in State College, Centre, PA and died on an unknown date.

Minnie married C. C. Linton.³³ C. was born about 1861 in State College, Centre, PA.

1731 F i. Edith Linton ⁴²⁴ was born in Aug 1894 in New York, New York, USA.

Herman married Elizabeth Moore.³³ Elizabeth was born about 1872 in Madisonburg, , OH and died on an unknown date.

1732 M i. John Herman Lease ⁴²⁵ was born on 21 Feb 1891 and died on 9 Jan 1894 at age 2.

William married Katharine Holland.³³ Katharine was born about 1880 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

1736 M i. John Holland Lease ³³ was born in 1902 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.

Louisa married Anthony Pinkerton Prichard.²⁴² Anthony was born in Granville, Ohio.

875. Charles Elmer Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 10 Jul 1870 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1937 at age 67.

General Notes: Information provided by Mark David Leas (mdldesign2002@yahoo.com)

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Charles married Olive Cecil Berger,¹ daughter of Jacob Berger ¹ ³⁵ and Emman Wyman,¹ ³⁵ on 17 Jan 1903 in New Castle, Weston Co., Wyoming. Olive was born in May 1881.

1738 M i. Arthur Harold Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 18 Nov 1903 in Wyoming and died on 20 Nov 1949 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 46.

+ 1739 M ii. Charles Raymond Leas ¹ was born on 12 Apr 1905 and died on 16 Nov 1976 at age 71.

1740 M iii. Cecil Bartlett Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 14 Aug 1906 and died on 17 Oct 1906 in Sheridan, Sheridan County, WY.

1741 M iv. Cecil Bartlett Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 21 Aug 1907 in Rock Island, Illinois and died on 12 Jun 1957 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 49.

1742 M v. Francis Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 4 Sep 1908 in Wyoming and died on 13 Nov 1989 in Santa Clara County, California, USA at age 81.

Charles next married Anna Frank ¹ on 22 Sep 1917. Anna was born about 1873.

877. Grace May Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 12 Feb 1877 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 27 Aug 1917 in Adams County, Iowa at age 40.

General Notes: Grace and her children (Erma and Leon) died from eating canned peas?

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Grace married Park L. Day ¹ ³⁵ on 3 Aug 1904 in First United Presbyterian Church, Omaha.

1743 F i. Erma Alice Day ¹ ³⁵ was born on 2 Aug 1905 and died on 27 Aug 1917 at age 12.

1744 M ii. Leon Day ¹ ³⁵ was born on 10 Mar 1917 and died on 27 Aug 1917.

879. Laura E. Leas ¹⁰⁷ was born in 1862 in Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1932 at age 70, and was buried in Millerstown Riverview Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania.

• Residence: US Census, 1880, Greenwood Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Laura married John Ross Satzler.,⁴²⁶ son of William Satzler and Nancy Jane Ross,.⁴²⁶ John was born on 12 Feb 1862 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 5 May 1938 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 76, and was buried in Millerstown Riverview Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania.

+ 1745 M i. William Boyd Satzler ⁴²⁶ was born on 26 Mar 1887 in Millerstown Memorial Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 Jan 1918 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 30, and was buried in Wrights Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1746 M ii. Roscoe L. Satzler ⁴²⁶ was born on 1 Mar 1892 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 9 Nov 1959 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 67, and was buried in Millerstown Riverview Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania.

Flora married Frank A. Reed ¹ ⁴²⁷ ⁴²⁸ on 20 Mar 1902 in Camden, , New Jersey. Frank was born in 1878 in New Jersey, USA and died in 1955^¹⁰⁷ at age 77.

882. Edith Jennie Leas ¹ was born on 4 Apr 1888 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁴⁵ died on 12 Dec 1966 in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 78, and was buried in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lyons.

Edith married Edgar Jacob Rohrbach,⁴³⁰ son of Sylvester D. Rohrbach and Ida V. Schmoyer,³⁰ on 21 Sep 1910 in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁴³⁰ Edgar was born on 26 Sep 1886 in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Jan 1971 in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84, and was buried in Lyons Cemetery, Maxatawny, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

Isabel married W. Emerson Smith.¹⁰⁷ ⁴³⁰ W. was born on 5 Jan 1909 in New York, New York, USA.

Virginia married Robert Floyd Auchenbach ⁴³⁰ on 29 Oct 1948. Robert was born on 13 Oct 1915 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Virginia next married Lee Kenneth Gallmoyer, son of Robert A. Gallmoyer ⁴³⁰ and Carrie S. Herring,⁴³⁰ on 2 Sep 1943 in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. Lee was born on 30 Aug 1920 in Topton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 12 Jan 1944 in French Morocco at age 23.

888. Leroy Porter Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 23 Jun 1875 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1954 at age 79, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: Lived at Philadelphia, PA

LE ROY PORTER LEAS

In the leather business and Treasurer of Leas & McVitty, Inc., at No. 305
Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Married Doris Eliot Thompson, Feb-
ruary 10, 1917, and lives at Overbrook, Pa. Was previously married
to Ethel Ripley McKenney, June 4, 1901, who died in February, 1911.
Has the following three children : Norman Leas, born March 28, 1902,
attending Pennsylvania Military College, Chester, Pa.; David Porter
Leas, 2nd, born February 12, 1907, attending Haverford School;
Thompson Leas, born January 9, 1919.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Lower Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Lower Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.

Leroy married Ethel Ripley McKenny,¹ ³⁴ daughter of Charles H. McKenny ⁴³² and Julia Ripley,⁴³² on 4 Jun 1901 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA. Ethel was born in 1879 in Massachusetts, USA, died in 1911 at age 32, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Lower Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.

1752 M i. Morrison Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born in Jun 1901 in Massachusetts, USA and died in Mar 1978 at age 76. Other names for Morrison were Monican Leas and⁴³¹ ⁴³³ Norman Leas.

1753 M ii. David Porter Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 12 Feb 1907 in Massachusetts, USA and died in Apr 1977 in Bryn Mawr, Delaware County, Pennsylvania at age 70. Another name for David was Davis P. Leas.⁴³³

David married Marion Eastergreen ¹ ³⁴ in New Haven County, Connecticut, USA. Marion was born about 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.

Leroy next married Doris Elliot Thompson,¹ daughter of Living and Charlotte J.,⁴³⁴ about 1918. Doris was born about 1893 in Connecticut, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Lower Merion, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.

1754 M i. Thompson Leas ¹ ³⁵ was born on 9 Jan 1919 in Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jun 1987 at age 68.

Florence married Gustave A. Van Lennep,¹ ³⁵ son of Gustave Richard Van Lennep ⁴³⁵ and Mathilde E. Kuehl,⁴³⁵ on 17 Dec 1901. Gustave was born on 25 Jun 1873 in Constantinople, Turkey and died in Jul 1967 at age 94.

1756 F i. Alice Leas Van Lennep ¹ ³⁵ was born on 12 Apr 1904 and died on an unknown date.

1757 M ii. William B. Van Lennep ¹ ³⁵ was born on 2 May 1906 and died in Aug 1962 at age 56.

1758 M iii. Gustave A. Van Lennep Jr. ¹ ³⁵ was born on 28 Oct 1908 and died on 3 Mar 1995 at age 86.

1759 M iv. Frederick Leas Van Lennep ¹ ³⁵ was born on 6 Jul 1911 in Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jun 1987 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA at age 75.

891. Donald Stewart Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 15 Dec 1886, died on 31 Jan 1979 in Haverford, Delaware County, PA^²⁴⁷ at age 92, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Philadelphia Ward 27, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Residence3, 1940, Lee Ward, Richmond, Richmond City, Richmond City, , Virginia.

• WW II Draft Registration Card: Residence, 1942, Golf House Road, Haverford, , PA.

Donald married Katharine Eudora Gunn,¹ ⁴³⁶ daughter of Edgar Granville Gunn ⁴³⁷ and Katherine Carpenter Miller,⁴³⁷ on 1 Jun 1916 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA.⁴³⁷ Katharine was born on 21 Mar 1891 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA,^⁴³⁷ died on 30 Oct 1978 at age 87, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Richmond Henry Ward, Richmond (Independent City), , Virginia.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Lee Ward, Richmond, Richmond City, Richmond City, , Virginia.

• WW II Draft Registration Card: Residence, 1942, Golf House Road, Haverford, , PA.

+ 1762 F i. Katharine Miller Leas ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 5 Jun 1917 in Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴³⁸ died on 12 Nov 2000^⁴³⁸ at age 83, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA.^⁴³⁸

+ 1764 M iii. Donald Stewart Leas Jr. ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 20 Jun 1918 in Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jan 1986 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA at age 67.

1765 F iv. Alice Leas ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 10 Feb 1922,^²⁴⁷ died on 12 Dec 1924^²⁴⁷ at age 2, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 1766 F v. Mary Stuart Leas ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 23 Oct 1925 in Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁴⁰ died on 26 May 1974 at age 48, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

899. Charles Leas Eshelman was born on 13 Feb 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA^³ and died on 1 May 1951 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA at age 69.

Charles married Lillian Florence Stites ³ on 4 Jun 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA.

900. Silas Charles DeLap ³⁹ was born on 26 Jul 1846 in York Springs, Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 18 Jun 1931 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 84.

Silas married Marion K. Kennedy ³⁹ on 26 Jul 1875 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Marion was born about 1848 in Pennsylvania, USA.

1769 M i. Darwin DeLap ³⁹ was born on 12 Oct 1882 in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA and died on 10 Nov 1940 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 58.

1770 M ii. Harold DeLap ³⁹ was born on 23 May 1885 in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado, USA and died on 21 May 1931 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 45.

Silas next married Louise M. Sutermeister ³⁹ in 1897. Louise was born on 21 Sep 1861 in Indiana, USA and died on 13 Jul 1942 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 80.

1771 F i. Helen DeLap ³⁹ was born in 1900 in Indiana, USA and died in 1993 at age 93.

+ 1772 M ii. Ralph Leonard DeLap Sr. ³⁹ was born on 27 Jul 1902 in Missouri, USA and died in Apr 1972 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 69.

930. Virginia A. Wonders ¹ was born on 2 Oct 1857, died on 12 Sep 1920 at age 62, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Jeff Township, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: According to information provided by Amy Van Hyning, she was call "Jen"

Virginia married Mortimer Van Hyning,¹ son of Abraham Van Hyning Jr. ¹ and Jane O'brian,¹ on 22 Oct 1878. Mortimer was born on 8 Feb 1848 in East Liberty, Logan Co., OH, died on 16 Jan 1917 at age 68, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Jeff Township, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1789 F i. Anna Lois Van Hyning ¹ was born on 15 Mar 1880 and died on 4 Oct 1948 at age 68.

+ 1790 M ii. James Abraham Van Hyning ¹ was born on 24 Jun 1882, died on 12 Feb 1964 at age 81, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

+ 1791 M iii. Samuel J. Van Hyning ¹ was born on 30 Aug 1883 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Jan 1957 in Mill Valley, CA at age 73, and was buried in Mill Valley, CA.

+ 1792 M iv. Grover Cleveland Van Hyning ¹ was born on 14 Jun 1885 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 May 1969 at age 83, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

1794 F vi. Martha Van Hyning ¹ was born on 18 Jun 1890 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA.

James married Nancy Belle Spellman ¹ on 27 Feb 1827. Nancy was born on 28 Aug 1860 and died on 3 Jul 1951 at age 90.

1797 M i. Donald Wonders ¹ was born on 26 Apr 1889 and died on 13 Jan 1981 at age 91.

1798 M ii. Samuel Driscoll Wonders ¹ was born on 30 Jul 1890 and died on 28 Oct 1980 at age 90.

+ 1799 M iii. Frederick James Wonders ¹ was born on 21 Jun 1892 and died on 7 Sep 1980 at age 88.

1800 M iv. Max Eugene Wonders ¹ was born on 22 Dec 1897 and died on 20 Mar 1927 at age 29.

944. Adam L. Leas ¹²³ was born in 1848 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 Aug 1928 in Huntsdale, , Pensylvania at age 80.

General Notes: OBIT: Adam L. Leas, 1928, formerly of York, York County, PA

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Adam L. Leas, for many years a resident of York, and a member of the local First
Church of the Brethren, died at 5 o?clock on Sunday evening at the Brethren
home, near Huntsdale. Death followed an illness due to infirmities incident to
advanced years and cerebral hemorrhage. He was aged 80 years, 10 months and 10
days.

East Berlin News ? Friday, August 24, 1928

Living with Adam and Henrietta in 1920 were:
Lily A. Myers, age 19, granddaughter
Thersia Ginter, age 22, grandson
Joseph Fowler, age 64, don't know who this is

Adam married L. Henrietta Keffer.,⁴⁴² daughter of Mathias Keffer ⁴⁴² and Susan Staub,.⁴⁴² L. was born in Jul 1847 in Adams County, Indiana, USA.

1815 M i. John Henry Leas ¹²³ was born on 1 Feb 1877 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1816 F ii. Mary Jane Leas ¹²³ was born on 3 Feb 1881 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 29 May 1881 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1817 F iii. Nettie V. Leas ⁴⁴³ was born in Apr 1887 in Pennsylvania, USA.

Samuel married Catherine Dierdorff.,¹ ¹³⁴ daughter of Joseph F. Dierdorff ¹ ¹³⁴ and Lovis "Lucy" Huber,.¹ ¹³⁴ Catherine was born on 14 Nov 1843 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 11 Nov 1881 at age 37, and was buried in Salem Lutheran Cem, Near Dover. Another name for Catherine was Kate.⁴⁴⁴

• Residence: US Census, 1900, West Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Peter married Matilda ⁴⁴⁵ about 1871. Matilda was born in Apr 1953 in Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, West Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

William married Jennie E. Stetler,²⁵³ daughter of John Stetler ²⁵³ ⁴⁴⁶ and Sarah,²⁵³ about 1875. Jennie was born in Sep 1855 in Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Jennie was Mary J..⁴⁴⁴

965. Nathaniel Leas ¹ was born in Nov 1851 in Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁵⁴ died on 16 Nov 1917 at age 66, and was buried in Bermudian Church Cem, Washington Twp., York Co., PA.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Washington Township, Southern District, York, Pennsylvania.

Nathaniel married Rebecca Staub.¹ Rebecca was born in Mar 1854 in Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁵⁴ died on 16 Jul 1927 at age 73, and was buried in Bermudian Church Cem, Washington Twp., York Co., PA.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Washington Township, Southern District, York, Pennsylvania.

1822 M i. William Leas ¹ was born on 26 Jan 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁴⁸ died on 29 Jul 1889 in Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁴⁸ at age 9, and was buried in Bermudian Chruch Cem, Washington Twp, York Co., PA.

1824 M iii. Charles C. Leas ¹ was born in Jan 1889 in Pennsylvania, USA.^²⁵⁴

+ 1825 M iv. Ervin R. Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 17 Nov 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁵⁰ died on 13 Oct 1954 at age 62, and was buried in Maytown Union Cemetery.

+ 1826 M v. Paul Elsworth Leas Sr. ¹ was born on 22 Sep 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 1 Sep 1968 at age 74.

966. Amanda Leas ¹ was born on 22 Nov 1851 and died on 29 May 1924 at age 72.

Amanda married Joseph Gochenauer,⁴⁵¹ son of George Gochenauer ⁴⁵¹ and Anna Bomberger,⁴⁵¹ in 1879.

967. John Sower Leas ¹ was born on 6 Oct 1857, died on 11 Nov 1927 at age 70, and was buried in Red Run Cemetery, Washington Twp.

John married Mary Ann Ramer.¹ Mary was born on 17 Jan 1849, died on 18 Nov 1921 at age 72, and was buried in Red Run Cemetery, Washington Twp.

977. William G. Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jan 1859 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^²⁵⁵ died on 27 Sep 1915 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^²⁵⁶ at age 56, and was buried in Mummerts Meetinghouse Cemetery, Abbottstown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Hamilton, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. ²⁵⁵

William married Susan M. ³⁵ about 1881. Susan was born in Oct 1859 in Pennsylvania, USA.

1835 F ii. Sarah C. Leas was born on 30 Sep 1886 and died in Mar 1982 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 95.

1837 F iv. Beulah May Leas ³⁵ was born on 8 Mar 1890^³⁹⁴ and died in Jul 1974 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 84.

980. Amos Christopher Lease ¹ ¹²⁷ ²⁵⁸ was born on 27 Jun 1858 in Clarke County, Iowa, died about 20 Dec 1927 in Ordway, , Colorado about age 69, and was buried in Ordway Cemetery, Ordway, , Colorado.

Amos married Martha Arminda King,¹ ¹²⁷ ²⁵⁸ daughter of Thomas William King ⁴⁵³ and Marilda Jane Eshom,⁴⁵³ on 3 Dec 1884 in Elston, Clarke County, Iowa. Martha was born on 19 Nov 1862 in Lovilla, Monroe County, Iowa^²⁵⁷ and died on 12 Jan 1943 at age 80. Another name for Martha was Mattie.

+ 1839 F ii. Olive Myrtle Lease ¹²⁷ was born on 23 Apr 1887 in Grand River, IA and died on 27 Jul 1972 in Tribune, Greeley Co, KS at age 85.

1842 M v. Amos Leroy Lease ²⁵⁷ was born on 20 Mar 1893 in Grand Valley, , Oklahoma, died on 9 Mar 1924 in Campbell County, Virginia, USA at age 30, and was buried in Gillette, , Wyoming.

1844 F vii. Lena A. Lease ²⁵⁷ was born on 5 Aug 1895 and died on 5 Aug 1895.

1846 M ix. Roland Harlan Lease ²⁵⁷ was born on 14 Sep 1901 and died on 18 Feb 1904 in Arlington, , Kansas at age 2.

981. Cora Belle Leas ¹ ²⁵⁹ was born on 18 Feb 1864 in Ellston, Iowa, died on 24 May 1952 at age 88, and was buried on 27 May 1952 in Denver, Adams, CO.^³³

Cora married Phillip Haines Cooper ¹ ²⁵⁹ on 10 Jun 1881 in Iowa, USA.³³ Phillip was born on 27 Dec 1853 in Eddyville, Wapello, IA,^³³ died on 27 Mar 1932 in Golden, Jefferson, CO^³³ at age 78, and was buried on 28 Mar 1932 in Crown Hill Cem, Denver, Adams, CO.^³³

+ 1847 M i. Clyde Franklin Cooper ¹ ⁴⁵⁵ was born on 11 Aug 1882 in Hopeville In Union County, Iowa and died on 28 Nov 1972 at age 90.

1851 F v. Goldie Ima Cooper ²⁵⁷ was born on 13 Mar 1893 and died on an unknown date.

1852 M vi. Daniel Lester Cooper ²⁵⁷ was born on 15 Jul 1895 and died on an unknown date.

1853 M vii. Philip Guy Cooper ²⁵⁷ was born on 7 Aug 1898 and died on 19 Jan 1964 at age 65.

1854 F viii. Cora Madge Cooper ²⁵⁷ was born on 12 Nov 1900 and died on an unknown date.

1855 M ix. Harold Neal Cooper ²⁵⁷ was born on 24 Aug 1903 and died on 24 Oct 1909 at age 6.

1856 F x. Ida Beryl Cooper ²⁵⁷ was born on 2 Jul 1905 and died on an unknown date.

1857 F xi. Beaulah Delores Cooper ²⁵⁷ was born on 28 Jul 1907 and died on an unknown date.

Susanna married John David Arrington.,¹²⁸ son of Peter Arrington ¹²⁸ and Lydia Karnes,.¹²⁸ John was born in 1848.

991. Colbert Benton Brown Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 12 Mar 1842 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 23 Mar 1919 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 77, and was buried on 25 Mar 1919 in Fulton Cemetery, Logan Co, OH.

Colbert married Charlotte Rebecca Miller ¹²⁹ on 22 Jun 1869 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH. Charlotte was born in 1839 in OH, died in 1907 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH at age 68, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Logan Co, OH.

1867 F i. Theresa I. Pash ¹²⁹ was born about 1873 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 1868 M ii. William Colbert Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 5 Nov 1874 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH, died on 18 Sep 1937 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 62, and was buried in Harper Cem, Logan Co, OH.

1869 M iii. John F. Pash ¹²⁹ was born about 1878 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on an unknown date.

Stephen married Sarah Ethyl Shafer.¹ ²⁶⁰ Sarah was born in 1878 and died in 1968 at age 90.

1874 F ii. Thyra Eunice Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born in 1905 and died in 2000 at age 95.

Thyra married Wellington G. Ansley.¹ ²⁶⁰ Wellington was born in 1897 and died in 1992 at age 95.

1875 F iii. Jean Layton Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born in 1909 and died in 1995 at age 86.

1006. Charles Lease ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born in Feb 1870 in Ohio, USA and died on 26 Dec 1952 in Galion, Crawford County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 82.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Richland Township (excl. Bellecenter vill.), Logan, Ohio.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Richland Township (excl. Bellecenter vill.), Logan, Ohio. ⁴⁵⁷

James married Cora Jones, daughter of Sylvester Jones and Living, 12 mar1900 in Logan County, Ohio, USA. Cora was born in 1880 in Jefferson Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

Emma married James Albert Marshall.¹ ²⁶⁰ James was born in 1869 and died on an unknown date.

1882 M ii. Harold Albert Marshall ¹ ²⁶⁰ was born in 1914 and died in 1945 at age 31.

Dora married Frank Leas,¹⁷⁰ son of William Edwin Leas ¹ and Anzella Gudgeon,¹ in 1894. Frank was born in 1872 in Neave, Darke, OH.

1888 F iv. Mable Lease ¹⁷⁰ was born in 1902 in Neave Township, Darke, Ohio.

1889 F v. Hildred Lease ¹⁷⁰ was born in 1907 in Neave Township, Darke, Ohio and died on an unknown date.

Jacob married Amazonia J. Alma Everingham ²⁶² on 8 Mar 1877. Amazonia was born in Aug 1856 and died on an unknown date.

1891 F ii. May B. Dunson ²⁶² was born in May 1883 and died on an unknown date.

1892 F iii. Minnie I. Dunson ²⁶² was born on 3 Jan 1886 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH and died in Apr 1979 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA at age 93.

Minnie married James Watson Faris. James was born on 28 Oct 1888 in New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio and died in Jan 1972 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA at age 83.

Minnie next married Floyd Forest Thompson ²⁶² on 30 Jun 1823. Floyd was born on 20 Apr 1892 in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Lake Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 18 Aug 1981 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA at age 89.

1893 F iv. Edna Dunson ²⁶² was born on 21 May 1889 in OH and died on 16 Oct 1909 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH at age 20.

1015. James William Dunson ²⁶¹ was born on 17 Dec 1858 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 1 Sep 1933 in Rush Creek Township, Logan County, OH at age 74.

James married Viola Melvina McAdams ²⁶² on 8 Oct 1891. Viola was born on 6 Aug 1872 in Rush Creek Township, Logan County, OH and died on 17 Aug 1950 in Rushsylvania, Logan County, OH at age 78.

1894 M i. James Wilson Dunson ²⁶² was born on 6 Jun 1892 in OH and died in 1962 at age 70.

1895 M ii. Claude Lee Dunson ²⁶² was born on 15 Sep 1893 in Ohio, USA and died on 6 Mar 1966 at age 72.

1896 M iii. Ralph Dunson ²⁶² was born on 8 Dec 1895 in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Lake Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 9 Jan 1978 in Rushsylvania, Logan County, OH at age 82.

1897 F iv. Anna Ruth Dunson ²⁶² was born on 20 Sep 1900 in OH and died on 14 Apr 1966 in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Lake Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 65.

1017. Daniel L. Dunson ²⁶¹ was born on 6 Jul 1861 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 8 Oct 1938 in Bellefontaine Cemetery, Lake Township, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 77.

Daniel married Caroline Carrie Oder ²⁶² on 4 Jun 1887. Caroline was born about 1866 in OH.

+ 1898 M i. Gail Dunson ²⁶² was born in 1888 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 1 Jul 1911 in Mad River Township, Clark County, OH at age 23.

Daniel next married Margaret Susan Trammell ²⁶² on 10 May 1902. Margaret was born on 14 Jun 1878 in Indiana, USA and died on 1 Apr 1954 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA at age 75.

1899 F i. Florence Isabel Dunson was born on 15 Nov 1902 in Lake Township, Logan County, OH and died on 16 Dec 1968 in Lakeview, Logan County, OH at age 66.

Florence married Arthur Allen Long ²⁶² on 15 Oct 1927. Arthur was born on 7 Mar 1898 in Marion County, Indiana, USA.

1900 F ii. Margaret Clara Dunson ²⁶² was born on 26 Oct 1919 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 26 Nov 1988 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA at age 69.

1029. Henry S. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 23 Mar 1839 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 7 Jun 1892 in Hellam Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 53, and was buried in Kretuz Creeke Cemetery, Hellam Twp.

General Notes: Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
Henry LEAS Self M Male W 40 PA Laborer PA PA
Frances LEAS Wife M Female W 36 PA Keeping House PA PA
Albert LEAS Son S Male W 11 PA At Home PA PA
George LEAS Son S Male W 9 PA PA PA
Barbra LEAS Dau S Female W 6 PA PA PA
Cora M. LEAS Dau S Female W 1 PA PA PA
James M. LEAS Son S Male W 4 PA PA PA

Source Information:
Census Place Hellam, York, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255206
NA Film Number T9-1206
Page Number 173D

Henry married Frances "Fannie" Wills.¹ ¹³² ⁴⁵⁸ Frances was born on 16 Jan 1844 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 8 Feb 1885 in Hellam Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 41, and was buried in Kretuz Creeke Cemetery, Hellam Twp..

1901 M i. Albert H. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 11 Dec 1868 and died on 17 Mar 1909 at age 40.

+ 1903 F iii. Barbara Ellen Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 22 Feb 1874^⁴⁵⁹ and died on 31 Dec 1946 in Mt. Pisgah, York Co, PA at age 72.

+ 1904 M iv. James M. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 12 Mar 1876 and died on 13 Feb 1928 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 51.

+ 1905 F v. Cora M. Leas ¹ ¹³² ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 23 Jan 1879 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 28 Nov 1947 in Hallam, York County, PA at age 68, and was buried in Canadochly Cemetery, Lower Windsor Township, York County, PA.

+ 1906 M vi. Elmer E. Leas ⁴⁶¹ was born in Jan 1867 in Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1033. Adam Leake ¹ ¹³² was born on 5 Feb 1849 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Apr 1923 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74.

• United States Census: Resided, 1850, Latimore Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1860, Lattimore, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Adam married Hannah. Hannah was born about 1851^⁴⁶³ and died on 24 Apr 1903 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁶⁴ about age 52.

1910 F i. Anna Vergie "Annie" Leake ⁴⁶³ was born on 15 Dec 1869 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 24 May 1955 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 85.

Anna married Levi Edward Rigler ⁴⁶⁵ on 1 Sep 1888 in Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA. Levi was born on 9 Mar 1866 in Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 24 Oct 1959 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 93.

1911 F ii. Ida Crissa Leake ²²⁹ was born in 1871 and died in 1956 at age 85.

1913 M iv. William Adam Leake ²²⁹ was born in 1874 and died in 1948 at age 74.

1039. Joseph Leas Myers ¹ ¹³² was born on 22 Feb 1844 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Oct 1944 in Mission, TX at age 100.

Joseph married Catherine Zeller ¹ ¹³² in Iowa, USA.¹³² Catherine was born in 1845 in Hocking Co., Ohio.

1914 M i. George Washington Myers ¹ ¹³² was born on 17 Feb 1865 in Ohio, USA.

1916 M iii. Benjamin Franklin Myers ¹ ¹³² was born on 16 Jan 1872 in Iowa, USA and died on 7 Aug 1940 at age 68.

1043. Lydia Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 26 Jul 1839 in Hampton, PA and died on 18 Mar 1900 at age 60.

General Notes: Alternative marriage date is given as November 11, 1861 by Gordon Elicker

Lydia married Israel Trimmer,¹ ¹³² son of Peter Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ and Harriet Sowers,¹ ⁴⁶⁶ on 11 Nov 1868 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹³² Israel was born in 1838 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1900 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 62.

• United States Census: Resided, 1910, Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1918 M i. Jessie Trimmer ¹ ¹³² was born on 5 Mar 1859 and died on 15 Jul 1861 at age 2.

1919 F ii. Annie M. Trimmer ¹ ¹³² was born on 7 Nov 1865 in Hampton, PA, died on 29 Dec 1867 in Fordsville, York Co., PA at age 2, and was buried in Fordville, Paradise Twp., York Co., PA.

1921 F iv. Mary Trimmer ¹ ¹³² was born in 1871 in Hampton, Reading Twp., Adams Co., PA.

+ 1923 M vi. John Calvin Trimmer ¹ ¹³² was born on 23 Sep 1877 in Hampton, Reading Twp., Adams Co., PA, died on 30 Oct 1936 in Heildersburg, Adams Co., PA at age 59, and was buried in Heildersburg, Tyrone Twp., Adams Co., PA.

Jacob married Rebecca Unknown.¹ ¹³² Rebecca was born on 17 Feb 1874, died on 1 Jul 1905 at age 31, and was buried in Bermudian Lutheran Cemetery.

1925 F i. Lydia Ann Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 12 Jan 1867 and died on 11 May 1869 at age 2.

Aaron married Ellen Jane Bankert.,¹ ²⁶⁴ ⁴⁶⁷ daughter of Franklin A. Bankert ⁴⁶⁷ and Savannah Catharina Koontz,.⁴⁶⁷ Ellen was born on 12 Apr 1857 in Maryland, USA and was christened on 25 Apr 1857 in St. Mary's Reformed Church, Silver Run, Carroll County, Maryland.^⁴⁶⁷

Eli married Maria Jane Moore ¹ ⁴⁶⁸ in 1892. Maria was born in 1867 in Curwensville, Clearfield Co, PA and died in 1929 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 62.

1929 F i. Bessie Lurene Griest ¹ ⁴⁶⁸ was born on 27 May 1893 and died on an unknown date.

1930 M ii. E. Clyde Griest ¹ ⁴⁶⁸ was born in Jun 1895 and died on 14 Jul 1896 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 1.

1931 F iii. Alice Griest ¹ ⁴⁶⁸ was born in 1898 and died in 1917 at age 19.

1932 F iv. Lydia Hannah Griest ¹ ⁴⁶⁸ was born on 26 Dec 1900 and died in Apr 1982 in California, USA at age 81.

1933 F v. Emma Griest ¹ ⁴⁶⁸ was born in 1902 and died on an unknown date.

1934 M vi. Thomas Griest ¹ ⁴⁶⁸ was born in 1909 and died on an unknown date.

1072. Lillie L. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 21 Dec 1866, died on 10 Feb, and was buried in Bermudian Mt. Olivert Cem, Adams Co, PA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Lillie married Alonzo G. Anthony ⁴⁶⁰ on 22 May 1906. Alonzo was born on 14 Sep 1864 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Philadelphia Ward 34, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1935 M i. Col. Aaron R. Anthony ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 1 Aug 1907 in New York, USA, died on 20 Oct 1997 in Pinellas County, Florida, USA at age 90, and was buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida.

Aaron married Irene Jones ⁴⁶⁹ on 4 May 1940 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Irene was born about 1912.

General Notes: Alternative birth date: 10 Apr 1861

Alternative marriage date: 19 Nov 1889

David married Agnes Bream ¹ ¹³² on 30 Nov 1889 in Upper Bermudian, Huntington Twp, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹³² Agnes was born in May 1865 in Pennsylvania, USA^²⁶⁹ and died after 1930.^²⁶⁹

1937 M ii. Charles Howard Eichelberger ²⁶⁹ was born on 7 Jul 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1926 at age 34, and was buried in St. John cem., Hampden twp, Cumberland Co, PA.

Charles married Edna R..²⁶⁹ Edna was born in 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA, died in 1967 at age 74, and was buried in St. John cem., Hampden twp, Cumberland Co, PA.

General Notes: DAR Applic # 336184 shows date of death as 25 Nov 1881. This information was provided by Don Billet.

Mary married Kern Daron,¹ son of George Daron ⁴ and Lydia Kern,⁴ on 12 Feb 1857 in Christ Lutheran Church, York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA. Kern was born on 15 Oct 1831 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 3 Aug 1916 in West Philadelphia Street, York Co, PA at age 84.

+ 1939 F i. Sarah Jane Daron ¹ was born on 13 Oct 1859 and died on 31 Dec 1900 at age 41.

1942 M iv. George Clinton Daron ¹ ⁴ was born on 6 Dec 1866 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1929 at age 63.

1944 F vi. Ruthanna Daron ¹ was born on 22 May 1871 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania^⁴ and died in 1971 at age 100.

1945 M vii. David Lyman Daron ¹ was born on 1 Jun 1873 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴ and died 2 Jun 1960 or 1962 at age 87.

+ 1946 M viii. Charles Kern Daron ¹ was born on 1 May 1875 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 30 Sep 1969 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 94.

1092. Lydia Ann W. Leas ¹ ²⁷² was born on 15 Nov 1841 in Wellsville, York Co., PA and died on 8 Mar 1819 in Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age -22.

Lydia married Levi Elicker.,¹ ²⁷² son of John Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ and Rebecca Glatfelter,.¹ ⁴⁶⁶ Levi was born on 29 Jul 1836 in Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 4 Oct 1915 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 79.

1949 M i. Mary Amanda Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 22 Aug 1863 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 5 Jan 1865 at age 1.

+ 1950 M ii. John Leonard Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 22 Mar 1867 in Rossvile, York County, PA and died on 31 Jul 1938 in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado at age 71.

1951 M iii. Charles Alexander Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 20 Sep 1875 and died in 1934^⁴ at age 59.

+ 1953 F v. Laura E. Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 13 Mar 1882 and died on 12 Feb 1936 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 53.

1104. Joseph Walter Leas ¹ was born on 21 Jun 1859 in Strabam Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 May 1942 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Joseph married Leila Margaret Brinkerhoff,¹ daughter of Isaac Frank Brinkerhoff ¹ ⁴⁷⁰ and Margaret Hammer Moritz,¹ ⁴⁷⁰ on 10 Feb 1891 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA. Leila was born on 12 Sep 1860 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, was christened on 12 Nov 1860 in Trinity Reformed Church, Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania,^⁴⁷¹ and died on 6 Feb 1901 in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁷¹ at age 40.

Joseph next married Fannie K. Crist.¹ Fannie was born about 1876 in Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴⁷²

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

1107. Anna Katherine Leas ¹ was born on 3 Oct 1866 in Granite Hill, Pennsylvania, died on 9 Feb 1964^²⁷⁷ at age 97, and was buried in Riegelsville Union Cemetery, Riegelsville, Bucks Co., PA, USA.^³⁸ Another name for Anna was Annie Leas.

Anna married Rev. Cyrus Lemuel Fleck,¹ son of Gabriel Fleck ¹ ⁴⁷³ and Rebecca Stoner,¹ ⁴⁷³ on 26 Oct 1887. Cyrus was born on 12 Jan 1833 and died on 16 Sep 1921 at age 88.

+ 1956 M i. Carl Weiser Fleck ¹ was born on 24 Jan 1890 in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania.

1960 M v. Harry Walter Fleck ¹ ⁴⁷³ was born on 20 Jun 1901,^²⁷⁷ died on 23 Feb 1905^²⁷⁷ at age 3, and was buried in Riegelsville Union Cemetery, Riegelsville, Bucks Co., PA, USA.^²⁷⁷

1961 M vi. George Dewitt Fleck ¹ ⁴⁷³ was born on 21 Dec 1909,^²⁷⁷ died on 12 Jun 1911^²⁷⁷ at age 1, and was buried in Riegelsville Union Cemetery, Riegelsville, Bucks Co., PA, USA.^²⁷⁷

Mary married Zahn.⁴⁷⁴ Zahn was born in Maryland, USA and died before 1910.

General Notes: Westminster College, Maryland

Class of 1874: Annie W. Birckhead, Janie M. Bratt, A.M.,
May Brockett, A.M., Mrs. Louisa D. Hooper James, Mrs.
M. Emma Jones Willis, Mollie E. Jones, Mrs. Julia A.
Leas Fowler, Sarah L. Whiteside, Rev. Charles S. Arnett,
A.M., James A. Diffenbaugh, A.M., Rev. Philip T. Hall,
A.M., George B. Harris, Samuel R. Harris, Philemon B.
Hopper. A.M., William Hogg, Rev. Walter W. White, A.M.
Class of lS7a : Ida Armstrong, George W. Devilbiss, A.M., Rev.

Thomas H. Le\\Vis.

Julia married Isacc Fowler.,⁴²⁴ son of Lewis Fowler ²⁸¹ and Louisa Bowersox,.²⁸¹ Isacc was born in 1854 in Carroll, MD and died in 1922 at age 68.

+ 1964 F i. Julia Fowler ²⁸² was born in 1886 and died in 1974 at age 88.

1112. Harry Martin Leas ¹³⁷ was born in 1863 in Maryland, USA, died in 1939^²⁸⁰ at age 76, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Baltimore Ward 14, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

Harry married Annie E..²⁸⁰ Annie was born in 1867, died in 1949 at age 82, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

• Residence: US Census, 1910, Baltimore Ward 14, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

1965 F i. Edith May Leas ²⁸⁰ was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

1966 F ii. Emma Leas ²⁸⁰ was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

1114. Anna Mae Leas ¹³⁷ was born on 18 Apr 1871, died on 17 May 1940^²⁸⁰ at age 69, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD. Another name for Anna was Annie M..⁴⁷⁵

General Notes: File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Mary Green Kerr mmkerr@wideopenwest.com September 12, 2007, 2:23 am

Baltimore County Democrat April 28, 1894
The Methodist Protestant Church of Westminster was the scene of a very
interesting wedding at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The bride was Miss
Anna May Leas, youngest daughter of Mr. Geo. Leas, of Westminster, and the
groom Rev. Alonzo H. Green, of Amelia, Va., son of Mr. John W. Green, of
Cockeysville, this county. The bride wore a gown of white silk, with gloves
to match, and carried la France roses.

Lived at Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland in 1880.

Anna married Rev. Alonzo H. Green,⁴⁷⁶ son of John Wesley Green ⁴⁷⁶ and Living, on 28 Apr 1984 in The Methodist Protestant Church, Westminister, , Maryland. Alonzo was born on 7 Sep 1866,^²⁸⁰ died on 24 Nov 1960^²⁸⁰ at age 94, and was buried in Westminster Cemetery, Carroll Co, MD.

Marriage Notes: File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Mary Green Kerr mmkerr@wideopenwest.com September 12, 2007, 2:23 am

Baltimore County Democrat April 28, 1894
The Methodist Protestant Church of Westminster was the scene of a very
interesting wedding at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The bride was Miss
Anna May Leas, youngest daughter of Mr. Geo. Leas, of Westminster, and the
groom Rev. Alonzo H. Green, of Amelia, Va., son of Mr. John W. Green, of
Cockeysville, this county. The bride wore a gown of white silk, with gloves
to match, and carried la France roses.

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+ 1972 M i. Dr. J. Leas Green ⁴⁷⁷ died on 29 Mar 1969 in Catonsville, MD and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Virginia.

Franklin married Annie Laura Fletcher, daughter of Fletcher ⁴⁷⁸ and Martha,.⁴⁷⁸ Annie was born about 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Warren Ward 4, Trumbull, Ohio. ⁴⁷⁸

1973 M i. Benjamin Fletcher Lease was born on 7 Jun 1888 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, USA^⁴⁷⁸ and died on 21 Aug 1971 in Broward, Florida^⁴⁷⁹ at age 83.

Benjamin married Mary Margaret Griffith,⁴⁸⁰ daughter of William M. Griffith ⁴⁸¹ and Elizabeth Morgan,⁴⁸⁰ on 3 Jun 1916 in Trumbull County, Ohio, USA.⁴⁸⁰ Mary was born about 1892 in Youngstown Township, Trumbull, Ohio.

Seventh Generation

Rebecca married Jackson House.⁵⁸ Jackson was born in 1848 and died on an unknown date.

1140. Amos Willis Kough ⁵⁸ was born on 14 Nov 1854 in Juniata Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 12 Jun 1929 in Gap, Lancaster Co, PA at age 74, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Perry Co, PA.

General Notes: OBITUARIES for AMOS WILLIS KOUGH
His obituary was published in a Perry County newspaper as follows:
"Amos W. Kough Ñ The funeral of Amos W. Kough, one of Newport's prominent business men, who was killed in an automobile accident near Gap, Lancaster county, Wednesday of last week, as briefly noted in our last issue, was held at his late home Saturday morning, his pastor, the Rev. L. Stoy Spangler, officiating, and burial was in Newport cemetery. Mr. Kough accompanied by Mrs. Kough and their two daughters, Mrs. A. L. Gelnett and Miss Irene Kough and Miss Margaret McNaughton, with Fred Harper driving, were on their way to Atlantic City. Two cars were approaching when the front car stopped suddenly and the car behind, being close, in order to avoid running into the front car ran around it, directly in front of the Kough car. To prevent a collision Mr. Harper applied the brakes and swerved the car partly off the road, when it overturned. Mr. Kough's skull was fractured in the crash and the other occupants suffered cuts and bruises, but were not seriously injured. The man in the car had passed the parked car at once turned and he and another passing motorist took the injured ones to the Coatesville hospital but Mr. Kough died on the way. Immediately after the accident he was able to speak and said to Mr. Harper that the other car was on their side of the road. The Kough car, a Hudson sedan, was wrecked beyond repair.
Amos W. Kough was a son of William H. and Mary (McKenzie) Kough and was born at the old Kough homestead in Juniata township, November 14, 1854. He was therefore aged 74 years, 6 months and 28 days, His boyhood days were spent on the farm and after graduating from the Millerstown Academy he taught school for several terms and then engaged in the mercantile business in Carlisle. In 1881 he went into the grocery business in Newport, in which he had been successfully engaged ever since. He was one of the leading business men of Newport, was president of the First National Bank and took an active interest in the civic and religious activities of his town. A man of fine character, strict integrity and genial personality he was honored and respected by a wide circle of friends, who sincerely mourn his untimely end.
Mr. Kough was married to Miss Anna Long January 8, 1880, who survives with two sons and three daughters, namely: Harry M. Kough, Nelle (Mrs. A.L. Gelnett), Ralph Kough, Miss Irene, of Newport, and Jessie (Mrs. H. Ray Wertz), of Dark's Green. One brother, Ambrose Kough, of Newport, is also living. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of everyone in their sorrow."
Weekly News-Sun, Newport, Perry County, PA., Friday, Jun. 14, 1929
OBITUARIES
AMOS W. KOUGH
Amos W. Kough one of Newport's foremost citizens met death in an automobile accident Wednesday morning about 9:30 o'clock near Christiana, Lancaster county. Mr. And Mrs. Kough and daughters Mrs. A. L. Gelnett and Miss Irene Kough, with Miss Margaret McNaughton and Fred Harper were en route to Atlantic city for a few days and had left the Lincoln highway at Gap, taking a shorter route into Philadelphia. The accident happened in a depression in the highway. A car facing the Newporters was parked in the highway. As the Kough car came over the brow of the hill prior to entering the depression where they expected to pass the parked car, another car came toward them and was passing the parked car on the right of way of the Kough car which Mr. Harper was driving. In an effort to avoid a collision Mr. Harper had to apply the brakes on the Hudson sedan and get partly off the road, and when so doing the car became unmanageable and in careening off the road turned on its side, rendering Mr. Kough a fractured skull, from which he died before entering the Coatesville hospital which was about eight miles from the accident. The car which passed the parked car turned and took Mr. and Mrs. Kough, Miss Kough and Mr. Harper to the hospital, and before being placed in the car Mr. Kough was able to speak and remarked to Mr. Harper about the oncoming car being on their side of the highway. Another passing motorist took Mrs. Gelnett and Miss McNaughton to the hospital where all received treatment for body bruises and abrasions. The Kough car was badly wrecked and is beyond redemption. Mr. Kough was a son of
William Henry and Mary (McKenzie) Kough and was born on the Kough homestead in Juniata township, being aged 74 years, 6 months and 28 days. As a young man Mr. Kough followed farming and attended the rural school and the Millerstown academy, later teaching school in various rural communities as well as in the Newport school. He first entered business in Carlisle where he had a clothing store, later retiring from this
enterprise to return to his old home and take charge of the farm which duties he relinquished in 1881 when he came to Newport and entered the grocery store business and in which he had been actively engaged at the same location, Third and Walnut streets since, and where he had enjoyed the patronage of a very large clientele. He was a man of unquestionable honesty and integrity and was the possessor of a large circle of warm and admiring friends, and was very active in the affair of the town, doing good whenever he could. He was an active member of long standing in the Lutheran church, had served a long term as deacon and for about ten years had not been absent from the Sunday School sessions. He was equally regular in attendance at church services and his religious scruples were such that he never allowed a Sunday newspaper to be in his home. He was equally interested in the civic affairs of the town and was a member of the school board for 14 years and also served his town as a member of town council. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Outing Club. In politics he was a Republican. He was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle. For 25 years he had been a director of the First National Bank of Newport and for 12 years had been the bank's president, being a man of sound judgment and excellent business ability, and his advice was frequently sought by younger men of the community and he was ever willing and always pleased to be of service to others. He had traveled extensively, being in practically every state in the union and was well read in the topics of the day. He was actively interested in collecting relics, antiques and objects of rare value and had in his home and store a large collection of these things.
Jan. 8, 1880 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Long, at her home in this place, by Rev. Mr. Colver of the Lutheran church and to this union were born two sons and three daughters, all of whom with their mother survive, as follows: Harry M. Kough, Nelle, Mrs. A. L. Gelnett, Ralph Kough and Miss Irene Kough, all of Newport, and Jessie, Mrs. H. Ray Wertz of Clark's Green. There are surviving six grandchildren. Ambrose Kough of Fourth street, whose health has not been robust for several years, is the last survivor of their parents family, the deceased members being John W. S. Kough, William Henry Kough, Sara, Mrs. Ephraim Wise, Mrs. Margaret Gantt, Mary, Mrs. John Acker, and Catherine, Mrs. H. A. Stoke. A strange coincident in connection with the death of two of his oldest store customers, both of whom died the same day, they being John S. Pye, Gantt street, who had been dealing with Mr. Kough since he came here 25 years ago and John Hetrick of Acqueduct who had been a customer of the Kough store for 30 years or more. Funeral services will be from the Kough home Saturday morning at 10:30 with interment in Newport cemetery, the family pastor, Rev. L. Stoy Spangler, officiating.

Amos married Anna Flora Long,⁵⁸ daughter of Abraham Kauffman Long ⁵⁸ and Rebecca Elizabeth Loy,⁵⁸ on 8 Jan 1880 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna was born on 14 Aug 1856 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 3 Jul 1931 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74.

General Notes: In 1900 he was living at Lewiston and Minersville Townships, Trinity, California.

Evella married James C. Dickey ²⁸⁸ about 1868. James was born in Apr 1831 in Missouri, USA.

1982 M i. George L. Dickey ²⁸⁸ was born in May 1876 in California, USA.

1983 M ii. Louis A. Dickey ²⁸⁸ was born in May 1879 in California, USA.

1984 F iii. Emily A. Dickey ²⁸⁸ was born in Dec 1885 in California, USA.

1149. George Washington Leas , Jr. ¹ ⁶² was born on 7 Jul 1869 in Iowa, USA, died on 4 Dec 1954 in Trinity Co., CA at age 85, and was buried in Weaverville Cemetery, Weaverville, Trinity County, California.^⁶³

General Notes: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~shastaca/1885trinity.html

Trinity County, CA
1885 Directory

LEWISTON
A post office and mining town of considerable importance, in the eastern part of the county. It is located on the Trinity River, eleven miles above Douglas, and is the point where the stage line from Weaverville to Shasta crosses, the river being spanned here by a substantial bridge. The stages make daily trips each way. There are a few good farms in the neighborhood, and is also the possessor of some very rich quartz mines, and mills have been erected. The town has the usual business facilities and does a fair business. The population is fully four hundred.

Leas, George W. - farmer, hotelkeeper 40 acres
Leas, James G. - miner

George married Babette Goetz,³ daughter of Phillip Goetz ⁶³ and Elizabeth Wolpold,⁶³ on 22 Jun 1906 in Weaverville, Trinity, California. Babette was born on 1 Dec 1874 in Waiblingen, Württemberg,^⁶³ died on 31 Jan 1953 in Weaverville, Trinity County, California^⁶³ at age 78, and was buried in Weaverville Cemetery, Weaverville, Trinity County, California.

1986 F ii. Amy L. Leas ⁴⁸² was born on 12 May 1906 in Trinity County, California^⁶³ and died between 1906 and 1910.

+ 1987 F iii. Meta Alfrieda Leas ⁴⁸² was born on 12 May 1906 in California, USA^⁶³ and died on 27 Mar 1995 in Trinity County, California^⁶³ at age 88.

+ 1988 M iv. Bernie Ivel Leas ⁴⁸² was born on 20 Jul 1908 in Trinity Co., CA^⁶³ and died on 28 Jan 1971 in Weaverville, Trinity County, California^⁶³ at age 62.

1989 M v. Leslie Phillip Leas ⁴⁸² was born on 14 Jul 1910 in Trinity Co., CA^⁶³ and died on 20 May 1974 in Shasta Co, CA^⁶³ at age 63.

Leslie married Loretta M..⁶³ Loretta was born on 13 Jul 1916 in Illinois, USA and died on 3 Jul 1966 in Lewiston Trinity, CA at age 49.

Leslie next married Vada Lenora Cornell ⁶³ on 17 Aug 1967 in Del Norte County, California. Vada was born on 2 Aug 1924 in Oregon, USA and died on 4 Apr 1982 in Shasta Co, CA at age 57.

+ 1990 F vi. Vera Mae Leas ⁴⁸² was born on 14 Mar 1917 in Lewiston, Trinity, CA, died on 27 Jul 2005 in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California at age 88, and was buried in Crescent City Cemetery, Del Norte County, California.

1151. Samuel Lee Leas ¹ was born on 19 Mar 1875 in California, USA and died on 12 Jun 1941 in Shasta Co., CA at age 66.

General Notes:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

12 Sep 1918 Redding Cemetery, Shasta County, California Find all individuals with events at this location [4]

* Serial Number: 1034, No.: 2012, Samual Lee Leas (the top of the card filled in by the board spelled his name "Samual," on his signature it is hard to tell if it was "Samual" or "Samuel."); Age: 43; Address: Mammoth (mine); Shasta County, California; Date of birth: March 19, 1875; native born; Present trade: miner; By whom employed: United States Smelting, Refining & Mining Co.; Where employed: Mammoth, Shasta County, Caliofornia; Nearest relative: Mary Ann Leas; Nearest relative's address: Mammoth, Shasta County, California; Race: white; Height: medium; Build: slender; Eye color: blue; Hair color: brown; Lost body parts, eye, or disabled?: no; Redding, Shasta County, California, Date of registration: September 12, 1918

Samuel married Mollie (Mary Ann) Thorne,⁴⁸³ daughter of Samuel Edward Thorne ⁴⁸⁴ and Elizabeth Johnson,⁴⁸⁴ on 1 Feb 1909 in Shasta Co., CA. Mollie was born on 14 Mar 1890 in Lewiston Trinity, CA^⁴⁸⁴ and died on 6 Jan 1988 in Shasta County, California^{⁶³ ⁴⁸⁵} at age 97.

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Precinct 6 Redding City 6, Shasta, California.

+ 1991 F i. Zelda Eleanor Leas ⁶³ was born on 3 Apr 1909 in Shasta County, California and died on 11 Sep 1990 in Shasta County, California at age 81.

1992 F ii. Elda E. Leas ⁶³ was born on 30 Aug 1911 in Trinity Co., CA, died on 29 Mar 2003 in Shasta Co, CA at age 91, and was buried in Redding Memorial Park Cemetery.

Elda married Robert J. Hedges,⁶³ son of Linus Hedges ⁴⁸⁶ and Bertha Hedges,⁴⁸⁶ on 2 Oct 1929 in Shasta Co, CA. Robert was born on 26 Sep 1908 in Colorado, USA and died on 30 Sep 1979 in Clackamas County, Oregon, USA at age 71.

+ 1993 M iii. Charles E. Leas ⁶³ was born on 3 Jun 1919 in Shasta County, California^⁴⁸⁷ and died on 28 Jun 2009 in Shasta County, California^⁴⁸⁸ at age 90.

Luella married William B. "W. B." Roberts ¹ ²⁹³ on 6 Oct 1869 in Henry County, Iowa, USA.²⁹³ William was born between 1844 and 1845 in Iowa, USA and died on an unknown date.

1994 M i. Levi A. Roberts ²⁹³ was born between 1872 and 1873 in Iowa, USA.

1995 M ii. Theodore Roberts ²⁹³ was born between 1874 and 1875 in Iowa, USA.

John married Mary Lillian Miltenberger ²⁹² on 28 Mar 1884 in Iowa, USA.²⁹³ Mary was born in Oct 1872 in Iowa, USA^²⁹³ and died on 3 May 1962 at age 89.

1155. Charity Jane Lee ¹ was born on 26 Jul 1868 in New London, Henry County, Iowa and died on 19 Nov 1960 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA^²⁹³ at age 92.

Charity married Francis H. Seaton ¹ on 2 Nov 1899 in Auburn, Placer County, California, USA.²⁹³ Francis was born on 26 Jul 1868 in Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa and died on 11 Oct 1941 in Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa at age 73.

1999 M i. George Leland Seaton ²⁹³ was born on 9 Feb 1901 in Sunny South, Placer County, California and died on 23 Feb 1997 in Hinsdale, DuPage County, Illinois at age 96.

2000 M ii. Donald Francis Seaton ²⁹³ was born on 16 May 1903 in Sunny South, Placer County, California and died on 29 Jun 1987 in Horseshoe Bend, Izard County, Arkansas at age 84.

2001 M iii. Harold Thomas Seaton was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa and died on 2 May 1993 in Georgia at age 86.

1156. Florence "Flossie" Lee ¹ was born on 3 Jan 1869 in Iowa, USA and died on 25 Dec 1953 in Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 84.

General Notes:
Florence and J. E. Peterson had four children: Ruth Peterson, born in about 1892 in Iowa, and died in 1969; Mary Peterson, born in about 1886 in Iowa, and died unknown; Norma L. Peterson, born April 21, 1897 in Iowa and died September 23, 1972 in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California. Norma married a man named Gregerson, and they had a daughter: Patricia Gregerson; Robert Glenn Peterson (Glen or Glenn), who was born November 26, 1899 in Iowa, and died November 19, 1971 in Los Angeles County, California.

Florence married John Edgar Peterson,¹ ²⁹² son of R. H. Peterson ²⁹² and Sarah Elizabeth Shelledy,²⁹² on 28 Sep 1886 in Iowa, USA. John was born in 1861 in Monroe County, Iowa^²⁹³ and died in 1917 at age 56.

2002 F i. Sarah Ruth "Ruth" Peterson ²⁹³ was born in 1892 in Iowa, USA and died in 1969 at age 77.

+ 2003 F ii. Norma L. Peterson ²⁹³ was born on 21 Apr 1897 in Iowa, USA and died on 23 Sep 1972 in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California at age 75.

2004 M iii. Robert Glenn Peterson ²⁹³ was born on 26 Nov 1899 and died on 19 Nov 1971 in Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 71.

2005 F iv. Mary Helen Peterson ²⁹³ was born on 11 Dec 1903 in Iowa, USA and died on 31 Jul 1969 in Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 65.

Laura married Levi C. Hale,¹ ⁶² son of John D. Hale ¹ and Sarah Lee,¹ about 1880. Levi was born on 2 Sep 1852 in Mount Union, Henry Co., Iowa and died on 4 Oct 1922 at age 70.

+ 2006 F i. Nellie Hale ¹ was born on 15 Dec 1883 and died in Sep 1966 in Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa at age 82.

2007 M ii. John Arnold Hale ¹ was born on 5 Mar 1893 and died in Jul 1981 in New London, Henry Co., Iowa at age 88.

1168. Francis Gideon Leas was born in 1856 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA,^²⁹⁵ died about 1928^³³ about age 72, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

Francis married Nora Eschelman.,²⁹⁵ daughter of Peter Eschelman ³³ and Living. Nora was born on 13 Apr 1861 in Indiana, USA^³³ and died on 17 Nov 1946^³³ at age 85.

+ 2008 M i. Hubert Maple Leas ⁴⁸⁹ was born on 22 Dec 1886 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Nov 1965 in Fort Collins, CO at age 78, and was buried on 16 Nov 1965 in Denver, Arapahoe, CO.^³³

2009 M ii. Francis S. Leas ³³ was born about 1888 and died on 30 Apr 1961 in Ft. Collins, Colorado about age 73. Another name for Francis was Frank Leas.⁴⁹⁰

2010 F iii. Edith Leas ³³ was born on 27 Mar 1900 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on an unknown date.

Edith married Everett H. Day ⁴⁹¹ on 2 May 1924 in Henry County, Indiana, USA. Everett was born on 18 Feb 1900 in North Vernon, Jennings County, Indiana.

2011 M iv. Guy Eschelman Leas ³³ was born on 2 Jan 1888 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on an unknown date.

Guy married Lela Spangler,⁴⁹² daughter of H. H. Spangler ⁴⁹³ and Lydia Foot,⁴⁹³ on 12 Jun 1917 in Henry County, Indiana, USA. Lela was born on 30 Nov 1898 in Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana.

2012 F v. Susannah Leas ³³ was born about 1894 and died on an unknown date.

1170. Emma V. Leas was born on 2 Dec 1864 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 6 Sep 1935 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USA^¹⁵¹ at age 70.

Emma married James A. McIntyre.²⁹⁸ James was born in 1862 in Indiana, USA.

1171. William Francis Leas ¹ was born in Aug 1866 in Grant County, Indiana, USA,^²⁹⁷ died on 21 May 1942 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 75, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=billiepad&id=I36547

Burial::
Van Buren Cemetery
Van Buren
Grant County
Indiana, USA
Plot: 1st L32

William married Virginia "Jennie" Lugar,¹ daughter of John Wilson Lugar ⁴⁹⁴ and Elizabeth Long,⁴⁹⁴ on 19 Feb 1886 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Virginia was born on 17 Nov 1866 in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Jun 1925^{³⁰ ⁴⁹⁴} at age 58, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2016 F ii. Eleanor "Nora" Leas ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 25 Aug 1888 in Grant County, Indiana, USA^²⁹⁷ and died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

+ 2017 M iii. Joseph Harrison "Harry" Leas ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 18 Nov 1891 in Grant County, Indiana, USA,^²⁹⁷ died on 25 Oct 1972 in Grant County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁹⁵ at age 80, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2018 F iv. Mary Elizabeth Leas ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 30 Apr 1895 in Grant County, Indiana, USA^²⁹⁷ and died on 28 Jun 1958 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 63.

+ 2019 M v. Ralph Lugar Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 27 Jan 1898 in Grant County, Indiana, USA,^{²⁹⁷ ⁴⁹⁷} died on 6 Oct 1961 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA^{⁴⁹⁴ ⁴⁹⁷} at age 63, and was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Van Buren, Van Buren County, Indiana, USA.^⁴⁹⁴

1173. Nancy E. Leas ²⁹⁸ was born in Apr 1874 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died in Jan 1961 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

Nancy married Dr. Luther Frankboner ²⁹⁸ in 1898. Luther was born on 8 Feb 1869 in Indiana, USA and died on 22 Mar 1953 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 84.

2020 F i. Ruth Frankboner ²⁹⁸ was born in 1899 in Grant County, Indiana, USA.

1174. Jessie Lulu Leas ²⁹⁸ was born on 20 Oct 1878 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 13 Jan 1911 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 32.

Jessie married Dr. George G. Richardson ²⁹⁸ on 23 Aug 1901 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. George was born in 1881 in Indiana, USA and died in Nov 1945 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 64.

2021 M i. Dow Richardson ²⁴ was born in 1906 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 29 May 2003 in Colorado, USA at age 97.

2022 M ii. George G. Richardson ²⁹⁸ was born on 28 Jun 1909 in Grant County, Indiana, USA and died on 27 Oct 1997 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 88.

1185. Charles Francis Leas ¹⁵¹ ³⁰³ was born in 1877 in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 19 Jul 1967 at age 90, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

2023 F i. Dorothy Leas was born on 7 Mar 1900, died on 3 Jun 1900, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

1192. Ross M. Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 1 Sep 1850 in Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 23 Jun 1921 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 70.

Ross married Ellen Anne Brock ³⁰⁵ on 29 Jul 1878 in Douglas Township, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Ellen was born on 10 Oct 1857 in Drummond, Quebec, Canada and died on 13 Jun 1935 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 77.

2024 M i. Edmund J. Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born in Sep 1882 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA.

2025 F ii. Ruby Vern Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 24 Aug 1887 and died on 18 Apr 1894 at age 6.

2027 F iv. Nora Agnes Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born in Sep 1893 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 25 Feb 1986 at age 92.

2029 F vi. Ruth Marie Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 7 May 1896 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 10 Oct 1979 at age 83.

2030 M vii. Ross Brock Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 7 May 1896 and died on 15 Feb 1897.

1193. John William Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born about 1852 in Indiana, USA and died on 24 Aug 1904 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA about age 52.

John married Julia Eugenie Spencer ³⁰⁵ in 1879. Julia was born on 27 Sep 1856 in New York, USA and died on 25 Sep 1921 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA at age 64.

2031 M i. Percy Spencer Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 16 Sep 1879 in Iowa, USA.

2032 M ii. Bertram M. Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 13 Jul 1881 in Iowa, USA and died on 11 Sep 1964 in Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA at age 83.

1194. Julia Lavina Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born in Aug 1854 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died in 1942 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 88.

Julia married Thomas Raymond McAdams ³⁰⁵ on 15 May 1876 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Thomas was born in 1852 in Indiana, USA and died after 1880.

+ 2033 M i. Cyril Andrew "Todd" McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 15 Aug 1879 in Douglas Township, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 24 Sep 1936 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA at age 57.

Julia next married Edward Blaine "Ned" Boustead ³⁰⁵ on 12 Dec 1899 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Edward was born on 15 Jun 1863 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England and died on 16 Aug 1934 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 71.

1195. Katherine Gleason Hooks ³⁰⁵ was born on 10 May 1866 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 14 Aug 1894 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 28.

Katherine married Edward Blaine "Ned" Boustead ³⁰⁵ on 30 Sep 1886 in Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Edward was born on 15 Jun 1863 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England and died on 16 Aug 1934 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 71.

2034 F i. Ethel Isabel Boustead ³⁰⁵ was born on 10 May 1887 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 14 May 1974 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA at age 87.

1201. Louanna Miller ⁶¹ was born on 21 Dec 1869 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 9 Jun 1947 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 77.

Louanna married William Grant Sharp.⁶¹ William was born on 16 Oct 1867 in Washington Township, Miami County, IN and died on 1 Oct 1955 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 87.

2035 F i. Georganna Sharp ⁶¹ was born on 1 Sep 1895 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 18 Mar 1947 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 51.

Georganna married Clifford Lee Richard.⁶¹ Clifford was born on 1 Sep 1896 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA and died in Dec 1983 in Lake Como, Putnam County, Florida at age 87.

Georganna next married George Alois Hentgen.⁶¹ George was born on 12 Feb 1895 in West Liberty, Jasper County, IL and died on 15 Mar 1976 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri at age 81.

Georganna next married Charles H. Ross.⁶¹ Charles was born on 25 Apr 1888 in Shelby Co, IN and died on an unknown date.

2036 M ii. Charles Robert Sharp , Sr. ⁶¹ was born on 29 Dec 1896 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 21 Aug 1973 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming at age 76.

Charles married Ruth Carlin Jackson.⁶¹ Ruth was born on 25 Mar 1902 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA and died on 24 Nov 1992 in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming at age 90.

2037 M iii. Edward James Sharp ⁶¹ was born on 19 Oct 1900 in Washington Township, Miami County, IN and died on 27 Dec 1957 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 57.

Edward married Bessie Bell Scholes.⁶¹ Bessie was born on 3 Dec 1906 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, USA and died on 15 Dec 1953 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 47.

2038 F iv. Nellie Mary Sharp ⁶¹ was born on 1 Jun 1903 in Washington Township, Miami County, IN and died on 15 Dec 1953 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA at age 50.

• United States Census: Resided, 1880, Zeeland, Ottawa, Michigan, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Dallas city Ward 3, Dallas, Texas, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Dayton Ward 4, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA.

Chester married Jessie Woerner ⁴⁹⁹ on 15 Oct 1889 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Jessie was born in Feb 1870 in Ohio, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Dallas city Ward 3, Dallas, Texas, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Dayton Ward 4, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA.

2039 M i. Chester Neville Lamb ⁴⁹⁹ was born in Jun 1891 in Michigan, USA.

1215. Col. Albert Leas Hall ⁶¹ was born on 2 May 1882 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Oct 1918 in Camp Bowie, Texas at age 36, and was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: ALBERT LEAS HALL Colonel USA Highest ranking Army Officer from Indiana who died while in service during the World War

Albert Leas Hall son of Albert W and Leonora Leas Hall born May 2 1882 Peru Indiana Early education received in the public schools of Indianapolis Entered the Civil Engineering School of Purdue University in 1901 Before graduating he passed a competitive examination for a commission in the US Regular Army appointed Second Lieutenant in the Infantry April 11 1905 Promoted to First Lieutenant July 11 1907 Graduated with honors from the Mounted Service School Ft Riley Kan and the School of Fire Ft Sill Okla Appointed Inspector and Instructor of Artillery for Indiana Ohio and Michigan in 1913

At the outbreak of the World War he was stationed in the Philippine Islands Ordered to return to US and appointed Director of Artillery at Ft Sill Okla When the Thirty eighth Division was formed he was the choice of his state for Brigadier General for Artillery but barred because of his youth Appointed Commanding Officer at Camp Bowie Tex and Colonel of the Fiftieth Regiment of Artillery Died October 18 1918 of influenza at Camp Bowie Tex Buried in Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis Ind Survived by widow Daisy De Graff Hall and one son Lewis Albert Hall

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Sarah married John Lane ³⁰⁸ on 19 Aug 1869 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, USA. John was born on 18 Sep 1831 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 7 Dec 1906 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, USA at age 75.

2042 F i. Mary Malinda Lane ³⁰⁸ was born on 22 May 1870 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, USA.

2043 M ii. George Calvin Lane ³⁰⁸ was born on 18 Aug 1872 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, USA.

+ 2044 M iii. Lemuel Jacob Lane ³⁰⁸ was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Snicarte, Mason County, Illinois, USA and died on 6 Jun 1958 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA at age 83.

2045 M iv. William N. Lane ³⁰⁸ was born in 1876 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois, USA.

2049 M iv. Stanley Hope Furst ⁴ was born on 14 Jul 1899 and died on 8 Dec 1912 at age 13.

General Notes: Jennie married Charles Mallow and they live in Ohio and have children named Leroy, Guy, Orr and two daughters deceased.

Marriage Notes: Champaign County Herald
January 20 1886

Location: Urbana
Source: Champaign County Genealogical Quarterly Vol. 23:2

Marriage Licenses:

#2813 Charles Mallow, St. Joseph, age 24, and Jennie Lease, same age 20.

Location: St Joseph

- A pleasant affair was the marriage of Miss Jennie Lease to Mr. Chas. Mallow, north of here, last Thursday.

Mayview
- Marriage of Mr. Charles Mallow of Mayview to Miss Jennie Leas, daughter of L. T. Leas at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. R. Harris of the Christian church, Jan. 24. ...List of gifts received from: W. E. Barricklow and lady and Aaron Mallow, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Ditto and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dilling, Mrs. and Mrs. H. M. Barricklow, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Stookey, Mr. Geo. Corray, Mr. Joseph Rice, Clint and Veda Full, W. C. and Maggie Leas, Mr. and Mrs. Al Birdzell, Fred and Minnie Kirkpatrick, Charlie and Mollie Yount, Miss Julia Swearingen, James Rice, Ella Neldon, Mr. and Mrs. I. Hawk, John Hissong, Frank and Abe Bowers, C. Hawk and Maggie Peyton, Frank Russel, D. Peyton and Etta Lewis, Ross Hissong and Effie Peters, Neil Hawk, Will Rice, Wm. Albertson and sisters, Newt Leas, Mil Rice, Wiley Hawk, Della Phinecie, Ot Hawk, Wm. Hissong, A. F. Chas. and Myrtle Leas, Miss Minnie Jarrett, Gert Leas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ludlow, Clara Leas.

1222. Clara S. Leas ¹ ¹⁵⁹ was born on 19 Apr 1871 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, died on 24 Jan 1912 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 40, and was buried on 26 Jan 1912 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

General Notes: See http://home.earthlink.net/~warmothg/rood/images/sb10.htm for a photograph of Clara.

Clara married William Nicholas Beverlin,¹ son of Thomas Jefferson Beverlin ¹ ⁵⁰⁰ and Martha Elizabeth Stephenson,¹ on 7 Dec 1890 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. William was born on 27 Aug 1868 in Stanton Twp., Champaign, Illinois, died on 6 Jan 1941 in Champaign, Champaign, Illinois at age 72, and was buried on 9 Jan 1941 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

2054 F i. Gladys Loreen Beverlin ¹ was born on 8 Aug 1891 and died on 25 May 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 79.

Gladys married Elwin Ray Coolidge ¹ on 18 Aug 1914 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. Elwin was born on 5 Jul 1889 in Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois and died on 8 Apr 1965 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 75.

2055 F ii. Mayme H. Beverlin ¹ was born on 16 Dec 1892 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA, died on 29 Nov 1977 in Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida at age 84, and was buried in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

Mayme married Paul W. Stephens.¹ Paul was born on 16 Feb 1892, died on 2 Jun 1971 in Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida at age 79, and was buried in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

Gertrude married Dr. Lawrence Curtis Phillips,³³ son of John T. Phillips ³³ and Frances Mary Higbee,³³ on 2 Dec 1899 in Champaign Co, IL. Lawrence was born on 15 Aug 1872 in Sparta, Dearborn County, Indiana and died on an unknown date.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

2057 M ii. Kent L. Phillips ³⁰⁹ was born about 1907 in Florida, USA.^⁵⁰¹

2059 F iv. Leeta C. Phillips ³⁰⁹ was born about 1910 in Florida, USA. Another name for Leeta was Leita C. Phillips.⁵⁰¹

2060 F v. Mayme W. Phillips ³⁰⁹ was born about 1913 in Florida, USA.^⁵⁰¹

1227. Charles F. Leas ¹ ³¹⁰ was born in 1871 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁰ and died in 1955 in Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 84. Another name for Charles was Charles E. "Charley."

Charles married Mary E. Bowers,¹⁶⁰ daughter of Adonijah J. Bowers ⁵⁰² and Ruth Raper,⁵⁰² on 8 Feb 1893. Mary was born on 21 Jan 1873^⁵⁰³ and died in 1942 in Darlington, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 69.

1228. Myrta Ellen Leas ¹ ¹⁶⁰ was born on 19 Jan 1874 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died on 24 May 1902 in Clinton County, Indiana, USA at age 28.

Myrta married Ora George Kirkpatrick,¹ son of Austin Wilson Kirkpatrick ¹⁶⁰ and Sarahann Dilling,¹⁶⁰ on 19 Feb 1896 in Champaign County, IL.¹⁶⁰ Ora was born on 29 Nov 1871 in Champaign County, IL^¹⁶⁰ and died on 19 Oct 1951 in Frankfort, IN^¹⁶⁰ at age 79.

+ 2064 F i. Ruth Kirkpatrick ¹⁶⁰ was born on 19 Mar 1900 in Clinton County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 May 1999 in Frankfort, IN at age 99.

1231. Mildred Leas ³¹³ was born on 12 Oct 1888 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA.

Mildred married William Z. Black ³¹³ on 26 Nov 1909 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. William was born on 1 Aug 1883 in Seymour, Illinois and died on an unknown date.

Frank married Florence Margaret Griffith ³¹⁴ in 1911. Florence was born in 1892 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

2067 F i. Helen Margaret Leas ⁵⁰⁴ was born in 1914 and died on an unknown date.

1233. George Newton Leas ¹ was born on 10 Apr 1869 in Stanton Township, Champaign County, Illinois,^{¹⁶⁰ ³⁰⁹} died on 22 May 1929 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 60, and was buried in Mt. Olive-Mayview Cem., In Champaign, IL.^³¹⁵

General Notes: Information provided by Dorthy M. Sparks, granddaughter of William Carlton Leas

The following data is extracted from A Standard History of Champaign County, Illinois, by J. R. Stewart, published by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago And New York, 1918.

^{George N. Leas.}

No name can be recalled more profitably for the instruction and enlightenment of future generations in Champaign County than that of the Leas family. One of its representatives is Mr. George N. Leas, a prosperous land owner, farmer and business man at St. Joseph.

Mr. Leas is a native of Champaign County, having been born in Stanton Township, April 10, 1869, son of William C. and Margaret (Argo) Leas: His paternal ancestors were from Indiana, while the Argos came from Ohio. The Leas family located in Champaign County in early days. William C. Leas was a gallant soldier of the Civil War. He served his country three years, marching and battling for the cause of the Union, and did not return from the front until the flag was waving in triumph over all the states. After the war he settled down and reared a family of honorable children, educating and training them for the responsible duties of life. He was wounded in the battle of Chattanooga, and just forty years to the day from that event he attended the reunion of Wilder's brigade on the battlefield of Chattanooga, being accompanied by his son George N. and wife.

George N. Leas was one of three children, the other two being daughters. Mr. Leas married Martha Bowers, member of another notable family in Champaign County. She was born in Indiana, November 28, 1870, a daughter of A. J. and Kuth (Raper) Bowers, also natives of Indiana. Mrs. Leas was educated in the Bowers district school in Champaign County.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Leas farmed for one year eighty acres of land belonging to his father in Stanton Township. His father was so much pleased with the manner in which his son did the farm work that at the end of the year he placed a deed for the eighty acres in George's Christmas stocking, and at the same time gave a similar deed to his daughter, Mrs. Christie. Later he gave another eighty acres to the other daughter, Mrs. Leigh. William C. Leas was always impartial and treated all his children alike.

For five years Mr. and Mrs. Leas occupied the eighty-acre farm in Stanton Township. About that time Mrs. Leas' father, A. J. Bowers, desired" to sell his place and expressed a wish that some of his family should be its owner. Therefore Mr. Leas with his father, William, bought the Bowers estate, where Mrs. Leas had spent her girlhood. Thus the place is endeared to her by many associations.

A. J. Bowers was a minister of the Dunkard or the Brethren Church. He ministered to the organization at Urbana and also the congregation in the Swearingen schoolhouse four miles southeast of St. Joseph. He was a faithful minister for seventeen years, and during all kinds of weather he never failed to be on hand to hold services. It is the rule of the church of the Brethren that ministers shall serve without financial recompense, and this adds to the merit of Mr. Bowers' splendid fidelity and work. He was a splendid citizen, widely informed in secular as well as biblical knowledge, and his life was one of Christian action. His widow remained at the old homestead with the family of her daughter, Mrs. Leas, until September 24, 1917, when she entered into rest, her husband preceding her to the realm of the dead five years previous. The land of this estate was first acquired from the Government by Benjamin F. Argo, and he sold 120 acres to Mr. A. J. Bowers in 1872. At that time the land had very few improvements. Mr. Bowers owned the property for thirty years, and during that time he beautified the place with commodious buildings, set out fruit trees and shade trees, including a fine grove of evergreens in front of the house and lined the driveway with maples and pines. Thus, as a result of his labors, it was converted into one of the conspicuous country seats of St. Joseph Township. Mr. Bowers took special pride in his fruits, and at one time had seven varieties of yellow peaches growing in his orchard. He practiced agriculture with the faith of the true Christian, believing that where he sowed there also should he reap, and he had many evidences that his diligence and faithfulness were liberally rewarded. He also took pride in his home, and it was one of his greatest pleasures that his daughter's family finally took charge of the management of the estate where he had worked so long and faithfully. The Bowers property comprised 200 acres originally.

Since he took active charge Mr. Leas has done much to increase the value and attractiveness of the farm, and all is now in a shining state of improvement and cultivation. Mr. Leas is one of the leading stock farmers of Champaign County, has a number of full blooded Percheron horses, Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs.

Mr. and Mrs. Leas have two sons, George William and Arthur Bowers, aged respectively seventeen and twelve years. The Bowers district school furnished them their early advantages and George is now a student in the St. Joseph High School.

Mr. Leas and wife spent seven years in western Canada, in what is now the Province of Alberta. They made this change for the benefit of the health of Mrs. Leas. Mr. Leas now owns 960 acres of the land of western Canadian prairies and is very enthusiastic about the country, and is certain that it is now the greatest land of opportunity in the western hemisphere. While in western Canada they saw much of the scenery of the Canadian Eockies and also visited Portland, Oregon.

Mr. and Mrs. Leas are members of the Christian church, the Prairie Hope Church, a splendid little chapel which was built from lumber taken off Grandfather Leas' estate in Indiana and was hauled by his sons to the site of the present building. Grandfather Leas was a charter member of the church, and thus that place of worship has many happy associations for the family.

In politics Mr. Leas is an active Republican, is identified with the Masonic order, and has been a stanch friend of education and schools, having served as director of the local school. Thus the lives of the Bowers and Leas families have been in many ways identified with the best life of Champaign County.

In conclusion a word should be said concerning the life and character of Mrs. Margaret (Argo) Leas and her husband, William Leas, the parents of George N. They possessed many admirable traits of character, but especially were noted for their generous hospitality and kindness to the poor and needy. After her death it was well said that no one could ever take her place in the community. Whenever a needy family moved into the neighborhood this worthy mother, with her heart filled with love, was the first to be there, a ministering angel of mercy, and many a heart and home were gladdened by her presence. They were constant in Christian practice and charity, relieving distress, lightening burdens, enkindling hope, and no one ever called upon them in vain. It seemed to be Mrs. Leas' special mission to help the poor and unfortunate in 'the bearing of their burdens, and like the woman of old it will be written of her in letters of imperishable gold, "She had done what she could." Father Leas was a devoted member of his church and one of his rules of life was that when he had Sunday visitors they were invited to attend religious service with him or remain at home until his return, recognizing thus his Christian obligation to his church and its importance.

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Leas, George N. (Martha Bowers) Ch
George, Arthur; "Evergreen Farm"
St. Joseph R14 St. Joseph Sec2
O200a (1869)

George married Martha Bauers,¹ daughter of Adonijah J. Bowers ⁵⁰² and Ruth Raper,⁵⁰² on 4 Aug 1891.⁵⁰² Martha was born on 28 Nov 1870^¹⁶⁰ and died in 1936 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁰ at age 66. Another name for Martha was Martha Bowers.³¹⁵

2069 M i. Oscar V. Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1893 and died in 1900 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 7.

2070 M ii. George William Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1900 and died in 1980 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 80.

George married Ora Yeazel.¹⁶⁰ Ora was born in 1901 and died in 1980 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA at age 79.

+ 2071 M iii. Arthur Bowers Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 17 May 1905 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died on 1 Jul 1993 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 88.

1235. Della Mae Leas ¹ ³¹⁵ was born on 19 Feb 1871 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA^⁴ and was buried in Mt. Olive-Mayview Cem., In Champaign, IL.

General Notes: Information provided by Dorthy M. Sparks, granddaughter of William Carlton Leas dms0419@hotmail.com

Della married William Laban Christy,¹ ³¹⁵ son of John Marshall Christy ³¹⁵ and Amanda Tudor,³¹⁵ on 22 Aug 1899 in Champaign County, IL. William was born on 14 Aug 1864 in Tipton County, Indiana, USA and was buried in Mt. Olive-Mayview Cem., In Champaign, IL.^³¹⁵

2072 F i. Elosia Christy ⁴ was born on 10 Jul 1890 and died on 21 Sep 1890.

1236. Clara Belle Leas ¹ was born about 1873 in Stanton Township, Champaign County, Illinois^³⁰⁹ and died on 15 Feb 1939 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA^⁴ about age 66.

General Notes: Information provided by Dorthy M. Sparks, granddaughter of William Carlton Leas

Clara married Marion Ebenezer Leigh.,¹ son of Francis Marion Leigh ⁵⁰⁸ and Martha Ross,.⁵⁰⁸ Marion was born on 2 Dec 1870 in Illinois, USA and died on 3 May 1943 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 72.

1238. Elmer Edwin Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 17 Mar 1876 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 27 Jun 1941 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA, Home Hospital Of Stroke Occured 3 Weeks Earlier^³¹⁸ at age 65, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: At age 5 1/2, Elmer's parents both died, leaving him an orphan. He moved to St. Joseph, IL area and lived with his three uncles, Abner, Isaac and William Leas until college age. The day he graduated from Chrisitan Church College at Merom, IN, he married Hulda Wildman. Hulda had also been left an orphan & put herself through college by giving music lesson

They reared their four children in the old Leas family homestead at Stone Bluff.

Elmer married Hulda C. Wildman,¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ daughter of Henry Gates Wildman ⁵⁰⁹ and Sarah Ellen Quick,⁵⁰⁹ on 14 Jun 1899 in Atwood, Piatt County, Illinois, USA. Hulda was born on 29 May 1878 in Atwood, Piatt County, Illinois, USA, died on 1 May 1945 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 66, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2078 F i. Clara Lucile Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 1 Oct 1901 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 26 Jan 1955 in Covington, IN at age 53, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2079 M ii. Freeman Arthur Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 20 Aug 1908 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Nov 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 55, and was buried in Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

+ 2080 M iii. Forrest Edwin Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 7 Oct 1912 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 5 Oct 1958 at age 45, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Churchyard, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

Austin married Alice Marie Mellott ¹⁶⁰ about 1898. Alice was born in 1877.

+ 2085 M iv. Paul Leroy "Roy" Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 13 Apr 1901 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ and died on 1 Dec 1958 in Wingate, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 57.

1241. Leland Leas Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 11 Jan 1889 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Apr 1965 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 76.

1242. Myra Leas ³²¹ was born in 1862 in Missouri, USA and died on an unknown date. Another name for Myra was Mira.

Myra married Steven Douglas Peckinpaugh,³²¹ son of George William Peckinpaugh ³²¹ and Eliza Butler,³²¹ on 6 May 1883 in Sullivan Co, MO.⁵¹⁰ Steven was born on 8 Jan 1859 in Illinois, USA and died on an unknown date.

General Notes:
Residence, 1880, Penn, Sullivan County, Missouri living with his parents

John married Mary Belle Curtis ⁴ on 5 Feb 1889.⁴ Mary was born on 7 May 1863 in Brooklyn, IL and died on 5 Feb 1938 in Brooklyn, IL at age 74.

2090 F iii. Mabel Harriet Leas ⁴ was born on 16 May 1895 in Green City, MO and died on an unknown date.

Mabel married Henry Wells,⁴ son of Elisha Marion Wells and Julia Ann Day,⁵¹¹ in 1920. Henry was born on 10 Nov 1893 in Brooklyn, Schuyler, IL and died on 24 Apr 1972 in Cassville, Barry, Missouri at age 78.

Mayme married Howard Raper ⁴ in 1921. Howard was born in Littleton, IL, died in 1940, and was buried in Littleton, IL.

1244. James Nelson Leas ¹⁶² was born in 1869 in Missouri, USA, died in 1953 at age 84, and was buried in Olympus Cemetery; Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma.

General Notes:
Residence, 1910, Northboro, Page County, Iowa 51647. The surname is spelled as LEASE in the 1910 census.

• Occupation, 1910, Northboro, Page County, Iowa 51647 as a farmer.

• Residence, Mar 1930, Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma at 823 "R" Street.

• Occupation, 1930, Miami, Ottawa County, Oklahoma as a miner in a lead mine.

• Residence: Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma 74344.

James married Jesse Irene Gordon,¹⁶² daughter of Daniel Brown Gordon ¹⁶² and Elizabeth Ellen Martin,¹⁶² on 3 Jul 1899 in Missouri, USA. Jesse was born on 28 Jun 1878 in Darlington, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, died in 1965 at age 87, and was buried in Olympus Cemetery; Grove, Delaware County, Oklahoma.

+ 2092 F i. Minnie Hazel Leas ¹⁶² was born on 5 Mar 1900 in Missouri, USA and died on 2 Nov 1973 in Miami, OK^⁵¹² at age 73.

+ 2094 F iii. Blanche May Leas ¹⁶² was born on 9 May 1903 in Northboro, Page County, Iowa, died on 7 Dec 1994 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas^¹⁶² at age 91, and was buried on 10 Dec 1994 in Butler Creek Cemetery; Sulpher Springs, Benton County, Arkansas.^¹⁶²

+ 2095 M iv. Floyd Walter Leas ¹⁶² was born on 23 Apr 1905 in Iowa, USA, died on 22 Feb 1976 at age 70, and was buried in Oxford Cemetery; Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas.

2096 F v. Amy Leas ¹⁶² was born in 1907 in Iowa, USA and died on an unknown date.

+ 2098 M vii. Frederick Roy Leas ⁵¹³ was born in 1909 in Northboro, IA, died on 3 Jan 1988 at age 79, and was buried in Southwest City Cemetery, Southwest City, , Missouri.

2099 F viii. Maud M. Leas ¹⁶² was born in 1913 in Missouri, USA and died on an unknown date. Another name for Maud was Maude.

+ 2100 F ix. Grace Elizabeth Leas ¹⁶² was born in 1917 in Miami, Oklahoma and died on an unknown date.

+ 2101 F x. Pearl Marion Leas ⁴ was born in 1920 in Harrison, AR and died on an unknown date.

1247. Cyrus Melvin Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 10 Aug 1856 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA, died on 1 Sep 1949 in Saint Joseph, MO at age 93, and was buried in Greecastle Cemetery, Sullivan County, MO.^³²³

General Notes: Looking Back - 1937 - a newspaper from Sullivan County, Missouri

Monday morning C. M. Leas who lives here in town made this office a pleasant visit, and during our conversation he told us of some interesting things about earlier days. Mr. Leas is now past 81 years of age and has spent the most of his life in eastern Sullivan County. He was born in Michigan, but came here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Leas in 1857. The family remained here until 1861 when they returned to Michigan, but after three years they came back to Sullivan County. Mr. Leas was then eight years old. He recalls many changes during the past seventy years, for instance, when Green City had only two stores, one on the west side of the square and one where Glenn E. Kent & Son is now located, and no railroad. He worked on the grade between here and Greencastle when they were putting the railroad through.

At one time the family lived near Mystic and his father and the contract to carry the mail from Kirksville to Linneus, making the trip once a week, it took four days, one to go to Kirksville and one to return, then one each way to and from Linneus, Sticklerville was the post office then.

In those days there was an abundance of wild game, such as turkeys, quail, squirrels, prairie chickens and drumming pheasants. Then there was a market for prairie chickens, $1.00 per dozen. Only once, however does he recall seeing the famous passenger pigeons, and that was near Mystic when a vast flock roosted in a nearby grove (he said they looked like a black cloud while in flight).

Hunting in those days must have been a pleasure, but tragedy then, as well as now, often followed the hunter. Mr. Leas recalled one Steve Perse who lived just south of Green City who always hunted with an army rifle, and was an expert shot. Once he was with this hunter when they jumped out a prairie chicken, and later three turkeys while in flight. Perse went out southwest of town looking for some turkeys. He got them up on top of a hill and they got away before he had a shot at them. Then he followed over the hill and soon saw what he thought was one of them in a tree across a hollow a long distance away. He fired, and a small boy tumbled from the tree, shot through the heart. The hunter carried the little body to the home of his father, a Mr. Wise. His remorse was so great, Mr. Leas said, that the neighbors had to watch to prevent him from taking his own life. It is said he threw the gun away and never hunted after that. A short time following this tragedy he moved to Texas.

Mr. Leas remembers when practically all the country between Mystic and Winigan was open prairie. Land sold then for $2 to $5 per acre.

Cyrus married Nancy Jane "Jenny" Custer,¹ ³²² daughter of Jacob H. Custer ¹ ⁵¹⁶ and Phoebe James,¹ ⁵¹⁶ on 30 Mar 1882.⁵¹⁵ Nancy was born on 21 Apr 1865 in Columbia Co, WI, died on 30 Dec 1933 at age 68, and was buried in Green Castle Cemetery, Green Castle, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 2102 F i. Fannie Ethel Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 15 Dec 1882 in Green City, Sullivan Co, MO and died on 16 Apr 1967 in Great Falls, Montana at age 84.

2103 M ii. Ora Eldon Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 1 Aug 1884 in Green City, MO, died on 4 Jun 1927 at age 42, and was buried in Green Castle Cemetery, Green Castle, Sullivan Co., MO.

2104 M iii. Archie Milton Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 10 Dec 1886 in Green City, MO and died on an unknown date.

2105 F iv. Esta Gladys Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 11 Sep 1889 in Green City, MO, died on 8 Jul 1964 at age 74, and was buried in Greecastle Cemetery, Sullivan County, MO.^³²³

2106 F v. Emma Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 26 Nov 1891 in Green City, MO and died on 3 Jul 1893 at age 1.

+ 2107 F vi. Ruth Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 13 Jun 1894 in Green City, MO and died on an unknown date.

1248. Oscar Harden Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 12 May 1861 in Green City, MO, died on 19 Feb 1930 in Green City, MO at age 68, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Oscar married Roxie (Roxa) E. Green.,¹ ³²² ³²⁶ daughter of William Carter Green ³²⁶ and Mary Ann Loughead,.³²⁶ ⁵¹⁷ Roxie was born on 28 Sep 1867, died on 21 Aug 1949 at age 81, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 2108 M i. Oran Carter Leas ³²⁶ was born on 27 Aug 1894, died on 9 May 1973 at age 78, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 2109 F ii. Ollie Thesel Leas ⁵¹⁸ was born on 17 Mar 1896, died on 15 Jun 1982 at age 86, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 2110 F iii. Mary Letha Leas ³²⁶ was born on 16 May 1905, died on 10 Dec 1979 at age 74, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2111 F i. Elizabeth Chloe Leas ³²⁶ was born on 30 Jun 1888, died on 28 Jul 1976 at age 88, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Elizabeth married Ira R. Phillips.,³²⁶ son of Elias Phillips ³²⁶ and Mary Isabelle Rowland,.³²⁶ Ira was born on 18 Dec 1881, died on 15 Sep 1966 at age 84, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1249. Amy Lorena Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 8 Aug 1868 in Green City, MO, died on 24 Oct 1963 at age 95, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Amy married Charles Allen Walker.,¹ ³²² son of Allen B. Walker ³²⁶ and Mary Jane Jones,.³²⁶ Charles was born on 2 Jul 1866,^³²⁶ died on 4 May 1943^³²⁶ at age 76, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2112 M i. Harry A. Walker ³²⁶ was born on 1 Oct 1892, died on 3 May 1918 at age 25, and was buried in Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Putnam Co., MO.

2113 F ii. Mary Elizabeth Walker ³²⁶ was born on 15 Jun 1896, died on 13 Apr 1982 at age 85, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Mary married John Franklin "Frank" Kidd, son of Matthew N. Kidd ³²⁶ and Sarah Adeline Davis,.³²⁶ John was born on 23 Jan 1888, died on 3 Jan 1959 at age 70, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 2114 F i. Lorena Leas ⁴ was born in 1905 in Jasper County, Missouri, USA and died on an unknown date.

2115 F ii. Alice Elizabeth Leas ⁴ was born in 1907 in Peoria, OK and died on an unknown date.

Alice married Milo Earl Roberts ⁴ in 1931. Milo was born in 1907 and died on an unknown date.

2117 M iv. Arthur James Leas ⁴ was born in 1916 in Liberal, KS and died on an unknown date.

1251. Walter Ellis Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 22 Jan 1878 in Green City, MO, died in Dec 1966 in Green City, MO at age 88, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Walter married Nellie Frances Davis.,¹ ³²² daughter of Thomas Randolph Davis ³²⁶ and Sarelda Elnora Wright,.³²⁶ Nellie was born on 27 May 1874 in Missouri, USA,^³²⁶ died on 18 May 1955^³²⁶ at age 80, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.^³²⁶

2118 F i. Naomi Elizabeth Leas ³²⁶ was born on 13 Sep 1899 in Missouri, USA, died on 10 Oct 1989 at age 90, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Naomi married Clarence Edward Bailey.³²⁶ Clarence was born on 18 Jan 1892, died on 22 Aug 1966 at age 74, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1255. Leona Jane Edson ³²⁶ was born on 3 Dec 1861, died on 1 Oct 1935 at age 73, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Leona married Rev. Thomas Corwin Taylor.³²⁶ Thomas was born on 13 Aug 1859, died on 15 Apr 1941 at age 81, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2119 F i. Sister Leah Elizabeth J. Taylor ³²⁶ was born on 13 Mar 1891, died on 2 Jan 1985 at age 93, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1258. Mary Margaret Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 21 Oct 1866 in Sullivan Co, MO, died on 18 Sep 1923 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri^³²⁶ at age 56, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Mary married William George Singley,³²¹ son of George Washington Singley ³²⁶ and Susan Jellison,³²⁶ on 23 Oct 1887 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri.¹⁶⁴ William was born on 16 Jan 1865,^³²⁶ died on 13 Feb 1939^³²⁶ at age 74, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2120 M i. Roy Harrison Singley was born on 7 Sep 1888 in Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO and died on 30 Jul 1956 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri^{³²¹ ³²⁵} at age 67.

Roy married Myrtle Martin ³²⁵ on 2 Feb 1908. Myrtle was born on 6 Apr 1888 and died on 7 Jan 1979 at age 90.

2121 F ii. Alice May Singley was born on 30 Oct 1889 near Mystic, MO^³²¹ and died on 12 Aug 1975 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA^³²⁵ at age 85.

Alice married Madison Prueward.³²⁵ Madison was born on 11 Apr 1883 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, USA and died on 13 Jan 1941 at age 57.

2122 F iii. Ida Ethel Singley ³²¹ was born on 31 Aug 1891 near Mystic, MO and died on 27 Feb 1981^³²⁶ at age 89.

Ida married Daniel Martin Loughead,³²⁶ son of George Washington Loughead ³²⁶ and Sarah Maria Martin,³²⁶ on 13 Jan 1941.³²⁵ Daniel was born on 9 Oct 1892, died on 23 Mar 1971 at age 78, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2123 F iv. Eva Pearl Singley ³²¹ was born on 12 Dec 1893 near Mystic, MO and died on 28 Mar 1971 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA^³²⁵ at age 77.

2124 M v. Charles Earl Singley ³²¹ was born on 21 Feb 1896 near Mystic, MO and died on 22 Nov 1960 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota^³²⁵ at age 64.

Charles married Mildred Elizabeth Gardner ³²⁵ on 19 Jun 1926. Mildred was born on 19 Apr 1901 and died on 12 Jul 1971 at age 70.

+ 2125 M vi. Riley Ester Singley , Sr. ³²¹ was born on 19 Aug 1898 near Mystic, MO, died on 17 May 1969 at age 70, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2126 F vii. Wilma O'dessa Singley ³²¹ was born on 31 May 1901 near Mystic, MO and died on an unknown date.

2127 F viii. Daisy Marie Singley ³²¹ was born on 4 Sep 1903 near Mystic, MO and died on 18 Jun 1982 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas^³²⁵ at age 78.

Daisy married Loof Durrow ³²⁵ on 13 Dec 1919.³²⁵ Loof was born on 22 Aug 1897 and died on 22 Feb 1980 at age 82.

2128 M ix. Rex Roy Singley ³²¹ was born on 25 Jul 1908 near Mystic, MO and died on 30 Jul 1908 in Mystic, Sullivan County, Missouri.^³²⁵

+ 2129 F x. Hazel Irene Singley ³²¹ was born on 10 Feb 1910 near Mystic, MO and died on an unknown date.

1259. Leona Belle Leas ³²¹ was born on 19 Nov 1868 in Sullivan Co., MO, died on 14 Jul 1954^³²⁶ at age 85, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Leona married Albert Francis Watts,³²¹ ³²⁶ son of Francis Marion Watts ³²⁶ and Rachel Harris,³²⁶ about 1890.¹⁶⁴ Albert was born on 23 Dec 1867, died on 25 Sep 1948 at age 80, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2130 M i. Chester Ray Watts ³²¹ was born on 28 Feb 1891 near Sticklesville, MO and died on an unknown date.

2131 M ii. Jerome Harry Watts ³²¹ was born on 27 Dec 1892, died on 6 Aug 1963^³²⁶ at age 70, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1261. Nora Mae Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 30 May 1871 in Sullivan Co., MO^³²¹ and died on 25 Oct 1945 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA^¹⁶⁴ at age 74.

Nora married William Rostinbader ³²¹ on 20 Oct 1896.¹⁶⁴ William was born on 15 Aug 1875^³²⁵ and died on 17 Jul 1944 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA^³²⁵ at age 68.

2132 F i. Blanche Rostinbader ³²¹ was born on 6 Aug 1898 in Galesburg, IL and died on an unknown date.

Blanche married Charles Luster Dever ⁴ in 1925. Charles was born on 31 May 1879 in Metropolis, IL.

2133 M ii. Rostinbader ³²¹ was born on an unknown date in Galesburg, IL and died on an unknown date.

1263. Nellie Arilla Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 11 Feb 1878 in Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO, died on 14 Mar 1943 in Green City, MO at age 65, and was buried in Fairview C Near Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Union Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.

Nellie married Ross L. Wilson,¹ ⁶⁹ son of Peter Wilson ³²⁶ and Samantha A. Smead,³²⁶ on 11 Nov 1900 in Sticklerville, MO.⁶⁹ Ross was born on 30 Sep 1880,^³²⁶ died on 5 Aug 1941^³²⁶ at age 60, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2134 M i. William Otto Wilson ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 21 May 1901, died on 4 Jun 1982 at age 81, and was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair Co., MO.

William married Jane Katherine Bailey.³²⁶ Jane was born on 29 Apr 1903, died on 15 Nov 1994 at age 91, and was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair Co., MO.

2135 F ii. Bernice Fay Wilson ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 29 Dec 1902 and died on 9 Sep 1902.

2136 M iii. Ray Carlos Wilson ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 10 Feb 1903 and died on 13 Aug 1904 at age 1.

+ 2138 F v. Mabel Ivis Wilson ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 10 Jan 1908, died on 24 Nov 1980 at age 72, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2139 M vi. Robert Glenn Wilson ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 20 Mar 1918, died on 5 Oct 1998 at age 80, and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

1264. Stella Aurelia Leas ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 11 Feb 1878 southeast of Mystic, Sullivan Co., MO and died on 23 Dec 1944 in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho^¹⁶⁴ at age 66.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Union Township, Sullivan County, Missouri.

Stella married Lindsey Lee Maggart ³²¹ on 23 Mar 1902.¹⁶⁴ Lindsey was born on 1 Feb 1882 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri, USA^⁴ and died on 23 Dec 1944^³²⁵ at age 62.

2141 M ii. Basil Maggart ³²¹ was born on 1 Jan 1906 in Sticklesville, MO and died on an unknown date.

2142 F iii. Isabell Rebecca Maggart ³²¹ was born on 23 Apr 1907 near Sticklesville, MO.

Isabell married George Wesley Sizemore ⁴ in 1931 in Elko, NV. George was born in 1911 in Lancaster County, Missouri, USA.

2143 M iv. Harvey Waldo Maggart ³²¹ was born on 31 Dec 1914 in Declo, ID and died on an unknown date.

Harvey married Marjorie Louella Wright ⁴ in 1935 in Burley, ID. Marjorie was born in 1912 in Herrington, KS.

Lura married George Moffit,³²¹ son of James W. Moffit ³²⁷ and Emaline Webb,³²⁷ on 9 Mar 1899.³²⁷ George was born on 31 Aug 1877^³²⁷ and died on 31 Oct 1951 in Reger, Sullivan County, Missouri^{³²⁵ ³²⁷} at age 74.

2144 M i. Moffit ³²¹ was born on 22 Dec 1899 in Winnigan, MO and died about 1900 about age 1.

1267. William Gray Leas ¹ ³³¹ was born on 2 Apr 1870 in Atlanta, , Georgia, USA and died on 28 Mar 1957 in Atlanta, , Georgia, USA at age 86.

William married Mattie Estelle Morgan ¹ ³³¹ about 1895. Mattie was born in 1876 in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia, USA^³³³ and died in 1945 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA^³³³ at age 69.

+ 2146 M i. William Morgan Leas ¹ ³³¹ was born on 23 Oct 1898 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA and died on 23 May 1977 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA at age 78.

1268. John Stuart Leas Sr. ¹ ³³¹ was born on 13 Jun 1875 in Atlanta, , Georgia, USA and died on 29 Mar 1945 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA at age 69.

2147 F i. Jessie C. Leas ¹ ³³¹ was born on 20 Apr 1909 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA^³³³ and died on 16 Sep 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA^³³³ at age 74.

2148 M ii. John Stuart Leas Jr. ³³³ was born on 22 Feb 1920 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA and died on 18 Sep 2011 at age 91.

John married Lois Charlotte Malnick.³³³ Lois was born on 2 Aug 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA and died on 12 Nov 2007 at age 86.

Frank married Dora May Lease,¹ ²⁶⁰ daughter of John Jackson Lease ¹ ¹²⁵ and Cynthia A. Tittsworth,¹ ¹²⁵ in 1894. Dora was born in 1879 and died 1915 or 14 Feb 1957 in Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio, USA^¹²⁶ at age 36.

1273. Richard Hayes Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jan 1877 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Apr 1944 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 67, and was buried in Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

Richard married Rosa Mae Noggle,¹ daughter of Ephraim Noggle ¹ ⁴ and Catherine Jane Henderson,¹ ⁴ on 9 Jul 1902 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA. Rosa was born on 7 Apr 1884 in Savona, Butler Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 17 Feb 1964 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 79, and was buried in Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2149 M i. Roy David Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 13 Apr 1903 in New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Mar 1934 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 30, and was buried in Fort Jefferson Cemetery, Fort Jefferson, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2150 F ii. Weltha Mae Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Apr 1905 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Feb 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 45, and was buried in Memorial Park, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2151 M iii. Herman Andrew "Bill" Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Dec 1906 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 12 Apr 1989 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2152 M iv. Guy Delta Leas ¹ was born on 14 Jun 1909 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 28 Feb 1981 in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, USA at age 71, and was buried in Naranja, Florida, USA.

+ 2153 F v. Kathryn Rosella Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 10 Apr 1913 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 16 Oct 1989 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 76, and was buried in St. Andrews Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2154 M vi. Edwin Ephraim Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 18 Apr 1915 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Jan 1998 in Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 82, and was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Eldorado.

2155 M vii. Richard Earl Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Oct 1918, died on 14 Dec 1918 in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, USA, and was buried in Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2156 M viii. Vernon Eugene Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 11 Jun 1920 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 4 Aug 1972 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA at age 52.

+ 2157 M ix. Dale Hubert Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 10 Aug 1925 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA, died on 1 Feb 2002 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

1274. Susan Hannah Leas ¹⁶⁶ was born on 12 Apr 1879 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died on 6 Apr 1956^⁴ at age 76.

1280. William Andrew Leas ¹ was born on 18 Sep 1888 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 9 Sep 1946 in Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 57, and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

William married Elsie Agnes Baker,¹ daughter of David Howard Baker ⁴ and Living, on 12 Sep 1914.⁴ Elsie was born on 25 Aug 1894 in Darke County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 20 Nov 1932 at age 38, and was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2159 M i. Howard W. Leas ¹ was born on 5 Feb 1916 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 2 Aug 1996 in Troy, Miami Co, Ohio at age 80, and was buried in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, , KY.

1282. Daisy Eveline Leas ³³⁷ was born on 26 Jan 1894 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ and died on 3 Aug 1980 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 86.

Daisy married Russell Wright,³³⁷ son of Henry Adam Wright ³³⁷ and Mary Catherine Wade,¹⁷⁰ on 12 Sep 1915 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA.¹⁷⁰ Russell was born on 18 Feb 1890 in New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA^¹⁷⁰ and died on 1 Nov 1918 in Pennant, Saskatchewan, Canada^¹⁷⁰ at age 28.

2163 F i. Juanita Wright ¹⁷⁰ was born on 25 Sep 1918 and died on 26 Sep 1918.

Daisy next married Roy M. Wright,³³⁷ son of Henry Adam Wright ³³⁷ and Mary Catherine Wade,¹⁷⁰ in 1920. Roy was born on 7 Aug 1892 in Butler, Darke, Ohio^⁵¹⁹ and died in 1958 at age 66.

+ 2165 M ii. Melvin Wright ³³⁷ was born about 1924 and died on 10 Dec 2005 about age 81.

1287. Stanley Enoch Mote ¹ ¹⁶⁷ was born on 12 Feb 1878 in Weaver Station, Darke Co, Ohio,^⁴ died on 25 Jun 1957 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 79, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson, Darke County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

General Notes: STANLEY E. MOTE.

Perhaps no profession to which intelligent men devote themselves demands a greater diversity of natural gifts than does the law and those who embrace it as a life work are generally found to be men of ambition whose technical training has made them the peers of their fellow men in intellectual and very often in the most practical paths of usefulness. Stanley E. Mote, who is a member of the bar of Darke county, Ohio, is professionally established in Suite 2, Anderson Block, Broadway, Greenville, with residence at No. 336 Switzer street. He was born at Weaver Station, in Neave township, Darke couny, Ohio, February 12, 1878, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth A. (Leas) Mote, and a grandson of Enoch and Catherine (Burkett) Mote.

Enoch Mote was born in North Carolina and was brought from there to Darke county in 1804, a child four years old. His parents located near West Milton, securing land in Monroe township, and there he spent all his active life, in advanced age moving into the village of West Milton, where he subsequently died. His wife, Catherine (Burkett) Mote, was born in Georgia. They were parents of the following children: Mary, who married John Crick; Dilly, who married Abraham Baker and after his death married Levi Burkett; John, Philip, Epsie, who died in infancy; Joseph; Margaret, who married Samuel Giant; and Noah, who died as a soldier in the Civil war. William Leas, the maternal grandfather, with his first wife, was an early settler in Fort Jefferson. He was a man of considerable business enterprise, a farmer, a tanner and a shoemaker. To this mariage William Leas had two children born to him: Elizabeth A. and Melissa, the former of whom married Joseph Mote and the latter A. M. Hecker. For his second wife Wrilliam Leas married a Miss Crane and they had two children: William E. and Mary Ann, the latter of whom married John Hofferbert.

Joseph Mote, father of Stanley E. Mote, was born in Darke county, Ohio. During early manhood he taught school when not assisting his father. Early in the progress of the Civil war he enlitsed in Company E, 48th Ohio volunteer infantry, and served three years, although he had been reared a Quaker. After his long period of military service he returned to Darke county and resumed school teaching, in which he continued until prepared to engage in merchandising. For a few years he conducted a store at Fort Jefferson and then removed to Weaver Station, where he was a merchant for over thirty years. In 1907 he moved to Greenville and lived retired, surrounded by the comforts of life until his death in 1911, at the age of seventy-three years. He occupied a leading place in his community and during almost the entire time that he lived at Weaver Staion, was postmaster as well as express, freight and ticket agent. He married Elizabeth A. Leas, who survives, being now in her seventieth year. She is a member of the Christian Church. Eight children were born to them: Elmer E., who is in business in San Francisco, Cal.; Alvin J., who is a resident of East St. Louis, 111.; WTalter H., who makes his home in Kansas City, Mo.; William E. and John H., both of whom are in business in San Francisco; and Stanley E. and Mabel E., both of whom are residents of Greenville. This widely separated family has always been noted for its recognition of the ties of kindred and no one member is ever forgotten by brother or sister.

Stanley E. Mote was reared at Weaver Station and was a student in the public schools, afterward taking both a literary and a law course in Ohio Northern University at Ada, from which he was graduated in 1904. In the following year he was admitted to the Ohio bar and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession at Greenville, where he has continued until the present. His practice is general in its character and he has had the satisfaction of being successfully and honorably connected with some very important litigation. His political convictions have caused him to give loyal support to the Republican party but he has been very backward about accepting political recognition, at present serving, however, as clerk of the board of elections. He finds needed relaxation in his fraternal association with the Improved Order of Red Men. Before being admitted to the bar, Stanley E. Mote taught school for five years. All his brothers, as well as his sisters, taught school. Thus one will see that Stanley E. Mote's father and mother, as well as the children, were teachers. Mrs. Stanley E. Mote also was a teacher.

On April 26, 1907, Mr. Mote was married to Miss Bessie E. Swadener, who is a daughter of Albert and Jennie (Fields) Swadener, and they have two children, Joseph S. and Alberta. Mrs. Mote is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Mote were Jesse and Wilmuth (Browder) Fields, who were early settlers in this section of Ohio, as were her paternal grandparents. Her father and mother were born in Ohio and at the time of her birth were residents of Darke county. The mother died, but the father survives and now lives at Yellow Springs, Ohio. They had a family of seven children: Frank, Ophus, Viola, Ralph, Bessie E., Nellie, and one who died in infancy. Viola is the wife of Theodore Kuehn.

Enoch Mote, grandfather of our subject, came to Darke county about 1824 and developed a farm in Monroe township. The deed for the first land he purchased was signed by John Quincy Adams and the second by Andrew Jackson. Joseph Mote, son of Enoch and father of Stanley E., the subject of our sketch, enlisted for service in the Civil war September 15, 1861, in Company E, 48th Ohio volunteer infantry, as a private, but later was promoted corporal. After three years and two months of faithful and arduous service he was honorably discharged in December, 1864. As a Republican he took an active part in local politics. In 1900 he was a delegate to the State convention at Columbus and was a delegate when McKinley was nominated for Governor of Ohio. He was assistant sergeant-at-arms of the National Convention at St. Louis in 1896.

Stanley married Bessie E. Swadener,³³⁸ daughter of Albert Swadener ³³⁸ and Jennie Fields,³³⁸ on 26 Apr 1907.

1290. Dora May Lease ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 24 Feb 1868 in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois, USA, died on 4 Mar 1895 at age 27, and was buried in Landreth Cemetery, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA.

Dora married Walter Zebulin Brannon,¹ ³⁴⁰ son of Wilson Reeves "Willie" Brannon ³⁰ and Euseby,³⁰ on 26 Feb 1886 in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA. Walter was born on 7 Jun 1864 in St. Clair County, Alabama, USA, died on 23 Jan 1936^³⁴¹ at age 71, and was buried in Landreth Cemetery, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA.

+ 2168 F i. Alta Amelia Brannon ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 3 Apr 1888 in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA and died in Jan 1919 at age 30.

2169 M ii. Wilson Oustus Brannon ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 22 Dec 1889 in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA and died on 22 Feb 1923 at age 33.

2170 F iii. Zennah May Brannon ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 15 Aug 1893 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA and died on an unknown date.

Flora married James G. Allen ¹ ³⁴⁰ on 14 Feb 1889 in Texas. James was born on 28 Aug 1869 in MS.

2171 M i. Marcus Allen ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 13 Jun 1890 in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA.

2173 M iii. Octavius J. Allen ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 25 Jan 1899 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA.

Fanna married James T. Taylor ¹ ³⁴⁰ on 25 Oct 1888 in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA. James was born on 26 Jul 1869 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA.

2177 M i. Pleasant Addison Taylor ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 3 Oct 1890 in Thorp's Spring, Hood Co., TX and died on an unknown date.

Pleasant married Alysse Mason ¹ ³⁴⁰ on 2 Jan 1921 in Ardmore, OK. Alysse was born on 28 Nov 1899 in Klamoth, OR.

2178 M ii. Poynor Earnest Taylor ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 18 Feb 1897 in Elk Indian Territory, Chickasaw Nation and died on 28 Mar 1899 at age 2.

1293. Otto J. Lease ¹ ¹⁶⁹ was born on 18 Sep 1887 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, died on 15 Apr 1953 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA at age 65, and was buried on 16 Apr 1953 in Dobbs Valley Cemetery.

Otto married Maude Ester Young.¹ ³⁴⁰ Maude was born in 1891 in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA and died on 20 Feb 1919 at age 28.

+ 2180 M i. Phillip W. Y. Lease ¹ was born on 25 Jan 1913 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, died on 21 Jul 1978 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 65, and was buried on 9 Aug 1978 in Greenwood Mem. Pk., Phoemiz, AZ.

Otto next married Iona E. Young ¹ ³⁴⁰ on 4 Dec 1921. Iona was born on 24 Jan 1897 in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA.

1294. Anna Mae Lease ¹ ¹⁶⁹ was born on 12 Sep 1889 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA and died on 26 Feb 1980 in Alamosa, Alamosa Co., Colorado, USA at age 90.

Anna married Daniel Gold Hines ¹ ¹⁶⁹ on 30 Aug 1915 in La Vega, San Miguel Co., New Mexico, USA. Daniel was born on 29 Nov 1884 in Kingston, Lenoir Co., NC and died on 3 Feb 1963 in Alamosa, Alamosa Co., Colorado, USA at age 78.

+ 2182 F i. Clarice Emily Hines ¹ ¹⁶⁹ was born on 9 Oct 1918 in Roosevelt, Duchesne Co., Utah, USA and died on 20 May 1984 in Alamosa, Alamosa Co., Colorado, USA at age 65.

+ 2184 M iii. Daniel Gold Hines Jr. ¹ ³⁴⁰ was born on 25 Apr 1928 in Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM and died on 14 Nov 2008 at age 80.

1301. Nellie Evelyn Kizer ¹ was born on 3 Oct 1896 in Downs, Osborne County, Kansas, USA and died on 23 Jan 1971 in Manhattan, KS at age 74.

Nellie married Harold Alfred Noyce ¹ on 16 Aug 1923 in Manhattan, KS. Harold was born on 8 May 1896 in Burnswick, NE and died on 23 May 1979 in Manhattan, KS at age 83.

2185 M i. Kenneth Harold Noyce ¹ was born on 20 Oct 1926 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA and died on 20 Jul 1996 at age 69.

Mary married Lynn Elliot Bunting,⁴ son of Albert F. Bunting ¹² and Living, in 1911 in Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA. Lynn was born on 28 Jul 1886 and died on 15 Aug 1930 at age 44.

+ 2189 M i. Joseph Leas Bunting was born in 1912 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA.

1310. Omer A. Wilson ¹⁷⁵ was born on 13 Apr 1886 and died in Aug 1952 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA at age 66.

General Notes: The following was previously posted by Karyn Hall on the webpage, http://ancestorarchives.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html

Obituary from the Terre Haute Tribune, August 13, 1952
OMER A. WILSON, CHEMICAL FIRM EXECUTIVE, DIES
Omer A. Wilson, 67 years old, 1307 South Seventh Street, secretary-treasurer of the Indiana Gas and Chemical Corporation and the Terre Haute Gas Corporation, died at the Union Hospital at 3:25 o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. Wilson had served as an official with the local company since May 1, 1924.

Previous to then he was with the Vigo Mining Company and the Vandalia Coal Corporation for a number of years. Prominent in Terre Haute business circles, Mr. Wilson was also active in fraternal and civic affairs. He was a member of Terre Haute Lodge No. 19, Freeand Accepted Masons, and of the Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Born in Indianapolis, where he graduated from the Manual Training School, Mr. Wilson came to Terre Haute to reside 40 years ago. His principal hobbies were fishing and home movies. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. GOLDIE WILSON, four sons, Oran and Charles Wilson of Sandusky, Ohio, Howard Wilson of Columbus, Ohio, and Floyd Wilson of Corsicana, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Mahoney of Cold Springs, New York and Mrs. Alice Schwab of Columbus, Indiana; a sister, Mrs. Orville Bond of Terre Haute and nineteen grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Gillis Memory Chapel from where funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Omer married Goldie P. Graham ¹⁷⁵ on 16 Oct 1907 in Marion County, Indiana, USA.

John married Bessie A. Minnieah.⁵²⁰ Bessie was born about 1878 in Ohio, USA.^⁵²¹ Another name for Bessie was Bessie A. Minnich.⁵²²

2204 M i. Carl A. Leas ⁵²⁰ was born on 26 Nov 1902 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died in 1973 at age 71, and was buried in Ware's Chapel Cemetery, Lewisburg, , OH.

Carl married Lois J. Ware ⁵²⁰ on 4 Aug 1943 in New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA. Lois was born on 21 Feb 1903 in Eldorado, Preble Co, OH,^⁵²³ died on 26 Feb 1945 in Chautauqua, Franklin Co, OH^⁵²³ at age 42, and was buried in Ware's Chapel Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble, OH.

1327. Jay Warren Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 17 Jul 1865 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁸¹ died on 25 Jan 1917 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA^¹⁸¹ at age 51, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

General Notes: Jay Warren Leas and his cousin, Carl A. Leas were the pricipal owners of the West Manchester Bank.

Jay married Cora Amert Duckwall,¹ ⁴ ⁵²⁴ daughter of Jacob Duckwall ⁵²⁴ and Mary Ann Emerick,⁵²⁴ on 1 Oct 1887 in Miami County, Indiana, USA.⁵²⁴ Cora was born in Feb 1868, died on 23 Feb 1947 at age 79, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^¹⁸¹

+ 2205 M i. Leon Duckwall Leas ⁵²⁴ was born on 30 Dec 1891, died in 1952 at age 61, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

1328. Bertrand V. Leas ¹⁸⁰ was born in 1868 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 26 Jul 1941 in Jane Case Hospital, Delaware, , OH^⁴ at age 73, and was buried on 28 Jul 1941 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

Bertrand married Mary Elizabeth "Marie" Smith.,³⁴⁹ daughter of Joseph Jonathan Smith ⁵²⁶ and Elizabeth Ann Sharp,.⁵²⁶ Mary was born on 22 Apr 1871 in Fairfield County, Ohio, USA, died on 25 Jan 1953 in Delaware, Delaware Co, OH at age 81, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

2208 F ii. Florence Corrine Leas ³⁴⁹ was born on 22 Nov 1898 in Delaware Co., OH,^⁵²⁷ died on 16 Nov 1946 in Bellevue Hospital, Columbus, Franklin, OH^⁵²⁷ at age 47, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁵²⁷

1332. Earl Garber "Beecher" Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 23 Jul 1880 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 20 Feb 1964 in Camden, Lorrain Co. OH at age 83, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Earl Garber "Beecher" LEAS was born on July 23, 1880 in West Manchester,
Preble Co, OH. He lived in West Manchester, Preble Co, OH in 1941. He died on
February 20, 1964 in Rest Home in Camden, Ohio. He was an a breeder and seller
of English Pointer bird dogs and had customers in many states.1 In later years
he was in the poultry business. Earl Garber "Beecher" LEAS and Merle Ethel
DAVIS were married in September 1900.

Earl married Merle Ethel Davis ⁴ ³⁵¹ in Sep 1900.⁴ Merle was born on 7 Dec 1884 in Ohio, USA, died on 9 Jun 1965 in West Alexandria, , OH at age 80, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

2209 F i. Helen E. Leas ³⁵¹ was born in 1901 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Jun 1920 in Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 19, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

Helen married Lester Arno Howell. Lester was born on 15 Dec 1896 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Jun 1920 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 23, and was buried in Brown Cemetery, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁵²⁸

2210 F ii. Jeanette D. Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 10 Nov 1902 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Jun 1920 near Wiley's Station, Greenville-Bradford div, Preble Co, OH^⁴ at age 17, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2211 F iii. Irene Violet Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 22 Mar 1905 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 13 Apr 1992 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁵²⁸

+ 2212 M iv. Fredrick Asa Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 21 Apr 1907 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 13 Jul 1994 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 87, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2213 F v. Marjorie Eleanor Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 18 Jul 1914 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 28 Nov 2007 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 93, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

1333. Dewitt Halstead Leas ³⁵² was born in Apr 1875 in Ohio, USA,^³⁵⁵ died on 3 May 1955 in Delaware, , OH^⁶ at age 80, and was buried on 6 May 1955 in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^³⁵⁷

General Notes: At the time of his mother's death in 1930, Dewitt was a professor at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Alternative birth date, April 6, 1876 in West Manchester, Preble Co, Ohio.

His WW II Draft Registration Card shows that he was born on April 6, 1880 in Ohio.

• Residence: (as listed on his WW II Draft Registration Card), 1942, 136 W Unity St, Delaware, Ohio. ⁵²⁹

Dewitt married Pearl Myers,⁵³⁰ daughter of Jacob S. Myers ⁵³⁰ and Sarah Ellen Zimmerman,⁵³⁰ on 8 Aug 1904 in Delaware, , OH.⁵³¹ Pearl was born about 1880 in Ohio, USA, died in 1963^³⁵⁷ about age 83, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^³⁵⁷

2214 M i. Wesley Leas ³⁵⁵ was born about 1917 in Ohio, USA. Another name for Wesley was John Wesley Leas.³⁵⁷

General Notes: Alternative birth date according to "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962 is 19 Mar 1894 in Preble County, Ohio

SS#: 297-40-6503

• United States Census: Residence, 1900, Eldorado village & West Manchester hamlet, Preble, Ohio.

• WW II Draft Registration Card: Residence, 1942, Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio.

2216 F ii. Martha J. Leas , M. D. ⁵³³ was born on 4 Apr 1931 and died on 5 Jul 2010 in Rochester, , NY at age 79.

James married Cora Della Love.¹⁸⁵ Cora was born in 1874 and died in 1926 at age 52.

1342. Russell Duke Lease ¹⁸⁶ was born on 4 Jun 1868 in Palestine, German Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Russell was Russell D. Leas.²⁹⁰

Russell married Augusta Katherine Fischer ⁵⁸ on 5 Oct 1892. Augusta was born on 25 Feb 1874 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA.

2218 M i. Leslie Edward Lease ⁵⁸ was born in 1895 in Arkansas, USA. Another name for Leslie was Leslie E. Leas.²⁹⁰

2219 F ii. Dorothy Augusta Lease ⁵⁸ was born about 1899 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com>
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In 1900, this family lived in Pleasant, Grant County, Indiana.

Marten L.[I suspect the L. may be Laurence?] Atwood born August, 1867 in Indiana, age 32. His occupation: Gardenering [I am writing it as on record.] Father born in Georgia mother born in Ohio. [Remember, that errors were often made on these census records]. Married 7 years.

Mary O. Atwood wife born November, 1872 in Virginia both parents born in Virginia. Age 27. Birthed 4 children/4 of whom are living.

1-Laurance A. Atwood son born March, 1894 in Indiana parents born in Indiana and Ohio. Age 6.
2-Edith A. Atwood born April, 1896. Age 4.
3-Charley Atwood born November, 1897 age 2.
4-George Atwood born November, [error, according to draft record] 1899.

With them lived a John T. Wagner laborer no relationship listed. born November, 1868 in Indiana.

In 1910, they still live in Pleasant, Grant County, Indiana
and are listed, as follows.

Mart Atwood age 43 married 17 years, same birth places listed. A farmer.

Oma wife age 39
Laurence age 16
Edith age 14
Charley age 12
George age 10
Thomas age 8
Mabel age 6
William age 4
Glen age 2

Apparently between 1910 and 1913, they moved to Denver, Newaygo, Michigan. Same birthplaces listed.

Marten is age 52 a farmer
Oma age 47
Tomma(s) 17 farmer
George 20 farmer
Mable 14
William 12
Glen 10
[All born in Indiana]
Everett son age 7 born Michigan

Draft registration: Laurence Gilbert Atwood born 19 March, 1894 in Marion, Indiana occupation: farming, for P.S. Barhart. Mother: Oma Atwood. Registration date: 5 June, 1917 medium height/weight brown hair and eyes. Lived in Newaygo County, Michigan.

Charles Atwood born 20 December, 1897 mother: Oma Atwood. medium height and weight/brown hair and eyes. Lived in Newaygo, Michigan.

I believe that you already have George Edward Atwood's registration.

Morton L. Atwood and Mary O. Ellyson married 31 May, 1893 in Grant County, Indiana Marriage Records Volume 11 Book 7.

Marten is the son of Henry B. Atwood born about 1840, in Georgia, according to the 1870 census records for Wayne Township, Wayne County, Indiana. Henry was a Machinist estate worth $1500. Wife is listed as "Libbie." However, I am sure that she is Thisby Leas, born about 1842, in Ohio. Morton L, is 2 years in 1870, and he is stated as being born in Indiana.

Marriage records: Henry B. Atwood and Thisby Leas 6 October, 1864 in Preble County, Ohio.

Mary Oma Ellyson, best that I can find is the daughter of Richard Ellyson born about 1841 in Black Creek, New Kent County, Virginia. wife Ann O ??? born about 1843, in Virginia.

Their children in 1880, in Black Creek, Virginia, are as follows:

1-Laura B. Ellyson born about 1867 in Virginia.[had a spinal affliction]
2-William T. Ellyson born about 1869, same.
3-Mary Ellyson born about 1872.
4-George W. Ellyson born about 1875.
5-Caroline R. Ellyson born about 1877.
6-Ellen V. Ellyson born about 1879.

Apparently Henry B. Atwood and wife Thisby died before 1880. Marten was probably an only child. In 1880, he is age 12 living with someone, whom I believe was a neighbor, in 1870.

Thisby Leas was born about 1842/3, in Harrison, Preble County, Ohio.

She is the daughter of William Leas born about 1818 in Ohio. In 1850, estate worth $2000. He was a farmer.
Wife Phebe Reese/some researchers say Ruse, but on the marriage records that I was able to search, it is Reese; born about 1818 in Ohio. They married 28 March, 1839 Preble County, Ohio.

Children: As listed on 1850 Census for Harrison, Preble County, Ohio.
1-Sarah Leas age 11
2-Thisby 7
3-Levi 6
4-Alfred 2

William Leas apparently died by 1860. His family is listed in Harrison, Preble County, Ohio.

Elizabeth Lias (misspelled/Leas) 29
Thisba 17
Levi 15
Alfred 14
Eliza 7
Eleanor 5
Margaret 2

William S. Leas [according to other's research] was born 18 December, 1817 and died 18 October, 1857. He is the son of William Leas born 10 July, 1782 and died 7 August, 1855. William Sr. married Anna/Ann/Anny Swisher who was born 25 March, 1784. She died after 1850, though other researchers seem to have a different date of death. I found William age 67, born in Pennsylvania, in the 1850 census for Harrison, preble County, Ohio. And his wife Anny Leas age 66 born in PA. Their estate worth $600.

Will of Leonard Leas: York PA Wills 1749-1819. Filed 7 November, 1782 and Proved: 8 December, 1782.

Executors: Mathias Maloan and Michael Kimmel, Reading Township.

Heirs:children: William, Mary wife of George Neas, Ursilla wife of John Cough; Eleanor wife of ___________ Fahnstick; Abraham, John, Benjamin, Catherine, Jacob, Sarah, and Daniel [all Leas].
Grandaughter: Mary Jones, parents names not given.

Ethel

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Marten married Mary Oma Ellyson,¹⁸⁷ daughter of Richard Ellyson ¹⁸⁷ and Ann O.,¹⁸⁸ on 31 May 1893 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Mary was born in 1872 in Bedford County, Virginia, USA.

2221 M i. Laurance A. Atwood ¹⁸⁷ was born on 19 Mar 1894 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

2223 M iii. Charley Atwood ¹⁸⁷ was born in Nov 1897 and died on an unknown date.

2225 M v. Thomas Atwood ¹⁸⁸ was born about 1901 in Grant County, Indiana, USA.

2226 F vi. Mabel Atwood ¹⁸⁸ was born about 1903 in Grant County, Indiana, USA.

2227 M vii. William Atwood ¹⁸⁸ was born about 1905 in Grant County, Indiana, USA.

2228 M viii. Glen Atwood ¹⁸⁸ was born about 1907 in Grant County, Indiana, USA.

Charles next married Nellie L. Goble ⁵³⁴ in 1944. Nellie was born on 5 Feb 1914 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA, died on 9 Aug 2008 in Winamac, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA at age 94, and was buried in Paul's Chapel Cemetery, Winamac, Pulaski Co, IN.

1362. Chester Rodkey Leas ⁴ was born on 30 Mar 1868 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: The Goshen Nc1es-Timcs, under this title, has existed only since the consolidation in 1902 of the Goshen Times and the Goshen Nei\\W. The NeK's-Times is owned by a stock company. O. W. Kinnison is president of the company, O. M. Kinnison, vice-president and circulation manager, and Martin Starr is manager and editor. The city editor is B. G. Whitehead, assisted by Frederick W. Morrice and Claude Cornell as reporters. Fred Merihert is foreman of the bindery, the foreman of the press room is Chester Leas, foreman of the job department is Harry Lyons, and newspaper foreman Mose Cotherman. The entire force necessary to collect news, to edit the different departments, to manage the business, to circulate the issues, and to perform the mechancal work, contains the names of thirty persons. The New-Times is not only one of the foremost papers of northern Indiana from the point of view of subscription list and general equipment, but exerts a potent influence in public and business affairs. Its editor. Martin V. Starr, is one of the clean-cut, enterprising business men of Goshen, and it is due to his executive and organizing ability that this journal has experienced such rapid and substantial progress in all its departments.

• United States Census: Resided, 1870, Kokomo, Centre Township, Howard County, Indiana, USA.

Chester married Minnie Louise Kidder,⁴ daughter of Hiram F. Kidder and Anna E. Rowell,⁵³⁵ on 14 Jan 1897. Minnie was born on 15 May 1870 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

Daisy married Moses Adelbert Cotherman ⁴ on 29 Jun 1898 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA. Moses died on 7 Apr 1940.

2233 F i. Florence Cotherman ⁴ was born in 1909 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

1366. Elizabeth Maria Leas ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 9 Mar 1884 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA and died on 9 May 1966 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 82.

Elizabeth married Edward August Schrader,¹ ¹⁹¹ son of Fred Schrader ¹ ¹⁹¹ and Living, on 24 Jul 1907. Edward was born on 22 Feb 1880 in Oakford, Howard Co, IN and died on 8 Nov 1942 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA at age 62.

+ 2234 M i. Edward A. Schrader ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 4 Aug 1912 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Mar 1978 in Boca Raton, FL at age 65.

2235 F ii. Margaret Elizabeth Schrader ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 2 Aug 1917 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA and died on 28 Feb 1960 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 42.

Margaret married Andrew G. Olofson ¹ ¹⁹¹ in 1939. Andrew was born in 1913 in Elizabeth, NJ and died in 1965 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA at age 52.

1367. Speed Butler Leas ³⁶⁶ was born on 6 Apr 1884 in Keokuk, Iowa,^³⁶⁷ died on 14 Mar 1964 in Fresno, CA^³⁶⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Belmont Park Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno, California.^⁷⁵

General Notes: Speed Butler Leas came into this world on April 6, 1884 in Keokuk, Iowa, and was educated in Decatur, Illinois. He worked as a stenographer and clerk for the Wabash Railroad, and later worked for the Santa Fe Railroad Company in Needles, California.

He came to Fresno in 1906 with Santa Fe to work as a stenographer, timekeeper, and divisional accountant. Eventually, he set out on his own to work as a Real Estate Agent.

At the age of 23, he joined Las Palmas Lodge and was raised on June 27, 1907. In 1912, Leas became the eighth Master of the Lodge. After his year as Master, Leas served as lodge treasurer for 32 years (1913-1945).

Leas was also very active in the Fresno community. He had been chairman of the Fresno County Planning Commission, and had been president of the Fresno Board of Education. Leas also served on the Fresno City and County Chamber of Commerce industrial and tax committees, and had been a director of the California School Trustees Association.

Leas was also devoted to his church, the First Congregational of Fresno.

At the time of his death on March 14, 1964 at the age of 79, Leas had 2 sons (Hambleton and Nate), a daughter Barbara, five grand-childen and one great-grandchild. He was survived by his wife Orpha.

Speed married Orpha Newcomer.,³⁶⁶ daughter of Nathaniel H. Newcomer ⁵³⁶ and Barbara Brown,.⁵³⁶ Orpha was born on 23 Feb 1885 in Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, USA and died on 12 Aug 1988 at age 103.

2237 F ii. Cora Barbara Leas ³⁶⁷ was born on 7 Nov 1911 and died in 1996 at age 85.

+ 2238 M iii. Hambleton Frederick Leas ³⁶⁶ was born on 1 Apr 1913 in Fresno, CA,^⁷⁵ died in Mar 1999 in Fresno, CA^⁷⁵ at age 85, and was buried in Fresno Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co.,.^⁷⁵

1376. Eliza Jane Hartzell ²⁹ was born on 30 Apr 1833 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 30 Mar 1891 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 57.

Eliza married Samuel Evans ²⁹ on 3 Nov 1884 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. Samuel was born in Sep 1865 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA.

+ 2239 F i. Edith May "Katherine" Evans ²⁹ was born on 1 Aug 1887 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 10 Mar 1927 in Richmond Hill, Queens County, New York, New York, USA at age 39.

2240 F ii. Claire L. Evans ²⁹ was born on 3 Mar 1889 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 20 Oct 1968 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 79.

Claire married John S. McCreery ²⁹ in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. John was born on 14 Aug 1883.

Claire next married Andrew Chalmers ²⁹ in 1917 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. Andrew was born on 7 Apr 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 May 1947 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 65.

2241 M i. John B. Hammond ⁴ was born on 19 Jul 1888 and died on 30 Jun 1938 at age 49.

1435. Winfield S. Price ⁴ was born on 1 Feb 1860, died on 15 Dec 1931 in Tippecanoe, Harrison County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁹ at age 71, and was buried in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, USA.

Winfield married Anna J. Fouts,⁴ ³⁶⁹ daughter of Living and Isabelle Bliss,³⁶⁹ on 21 Sep 1882. Anna was born in Apr 1864 in Ohio, USA, died on 6 Aug 1940 at age 76, and was buried in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, USA.^³⁶⁹

+ 2256 M iii. Earl Edsal Price ⁴ was born on 20 Dec 1887 in Tippecanoe, Harrison County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁹ and died on 26 Nov 1966 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁹ at age 78.

2267 F v. Ruth Elizabeth Baker ⁴ was born in 1909 and died on an unknown date.

1440. Edgar Kenneth Price ¹ was born on 7 Dec 1879 in Franklin Township, Jefferson County, Ohio.^⁴ Another name for Edgar was Edward.

Edgar married Jessie Melaney,⁴ daughter of John Melaney ³⁷⁰ and Ella,³⁷⁰ on 3 Oct 1900. Jessie was born in 1880 and died on 1 May 1906 at age 26.

Edgar next married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wenger,⁴ daughter of Rudolph Wenger ³⁷⁰ and Miriam Crepps,³⁷⁰ in 1909. Elizabeth was born in Switzerland.^³⁷⁰

Pearl married Edson Buxton ⁴ on 18 Apr 1906. Edson was born on 16 Jan 1880 and died on 29 Jul 1919 at age 39.

2269 F i. Catherine Lois Buxton ⁴ was born on 2 Mar 1907 and died on 21 Feb 1922 at age 14.

2271 M iii. Paul Price Buxton ⁴ was born on 9 Jun 1909 and died on 10 Feb 1915 at age 5.

Alberta married Lee A. Housley ⁴ on 13 Apr 1898. Lee was born on 14 Jun 1869.

1451. Lucy A. Leas ⁴ was born on 31 Oct 1873 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 24 Sep 1952 in Lodi, Medina, Ohio, United States^³⁷² at age 78.

Lucy married Clyde V. Gough ⁴ on 31 Mar 1920. Clyde was born in 1874 and died in 1935 at age 61.

Elizabeth married Dr. Ralph C. Wallace,⁴ son of John Hughes Wallace ⁵³⁷ and Emma Stoneroad,⁵³⁷ on 21 Jun 1905 in Stark County, Ohio, USA. Ralph was born about 1875^⁵³⁷ and died on 22 Sep 1941 about age 66.

2292 M ii. Ralph Leas Wallace ⁴ was born on 3 Feb 1921 and died in Feb 1944 in Sanford, FL at age 23.

Charles married Frances Thurin ⁴ on 5 Feb 1914. Frances was born on 3 Feb 1879.

2295 M iii. Charles Montgomery ⁴ was born on 12 Oct 1920 and died on 18 Jul 1934 at age 13.

Margaret married Charles Austin ⁴ on 16 May 1906. Charles was born on 9 Jun 1873.

2298 M ii. Daniel Craig Kinney ⁴ was born on 26 Oct 1918 and died on 28 Oct 1918.

Josephine married Dr. Olin G. Wilson,⁴ son of Daniel William Wilson ³⁷³ and Margarith Grossen Taylor,³⁷³ on 28 Jan 1930.³⁷³ Olin was born on 1 Nov 1900,^³⁷³ died on 21 Jan 1982^³⁷³ at age 81, and was buried in Mount Union Cemetery, Alliance, , OH.^³⁷³

2306 M i. John Leas Wilson ⁴ was born on 5 May 1932,^³⁷³ died on 11 Apr 1986^³⁷³ at age 53, and was buried in Mount Union Cemetery, Alliance, , OH.^³⁷³

Edward married Winetta Adella Arbaugh,⁴ daughter of Jeremiah J. Arbaugh ⁵³⁸ and Mary Ellen Markley,⁵³⁸ in 1895. Winetta was born about 1879 in Scio, Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died in Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^⁵³⁹ Another name for Winetta was Della.

2308 F i. Mildred Mae Finnicum ⁴ was born on 31 May 1911 and died on 3 Dec 1929 at age 18.

+ 2309 F ii. Mary Margaret Finnicum ⁴ was born on 31 Aug 1916 in New Rumley, Harrison County, Ohio, USA and died on 7 Nov 2008^³⁷⁶ at age 92.

Clarence married Edith Virginia Ritchie ⁴ on 19 Jun 1915. Edith was born on 2 Mar 1884^³⁷⁵ and died in Feb 1981^³⁷⁵ at age 96.

+ 2310 M i. William Leas Finnicum ⁴ was born on 20 Apr 1916 and died on 4 Jan 1967 at age 50.

Minerva married Frank Anderson ⁴ in 1895 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.

Ora married Sylvanus McMillen ⁴ on 28 Oct 1910. Sylvanus died on 15 Mar 1918.

+ 2319 M i. Everore McMillen ⁴ was born on 24 Oct 1915 and died on 25 Feb 1935 at age 19.

1492. William A. Leas ¹ ¹⁹⁹ was born on 26 Jun 1894 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 22 Dec 1974 in Jefferson County, Ohio, USA at age 80, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

William married Mary Lucille Hanlin,¹ daughter of George Stewart Hanlin ⁵⁴⁰ and Ella Robison Pogue,⁵⁴⁰ in 1924 in Unionport, Jefferson Co., Ohio.⁴ Mary was born on 21 Sep 1898 in Washington Co., PA,^⁵⁴⁰ died on 29 Oct 1976 in E. Springfield, , Ohio^⁵⁴⁰ at age 78, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^⁷⁸

1494. Harry LeRoy Leas ⁴ was born on 22 Apr 1901 in Annapolis, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA and died on 27 Apr 1941 at age 40.

+ 2327 M i. John Daniel Leas ⁴ was born on 22 Oct 1923 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 22 Sep 1990^³⁰ at age 66, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2328 M ii. Harry LeRoy Leas , Jr. ⁴ was born in 1925, died in 1925, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2329 M iii. Austin Dale Leas ⁴ was born on 4 Aug 1927 in Ohio, USA and died on 14 Feb 1996 in Jefferson, Ohio at age 68.

2330 F iv. Jo Mae Leas ⁴ was born on 21 Jul 1930 and died on 27 Apr 1941 in Blue Rock, Muskingum, Ohio at age 10. Another name for Jo was Joy.

1495. Doyle D. Leas ⁴ was born on 8 May 1903 in Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio and died in Nov 1968 in Ohio, USA at age 65.

2332 M ii. Doyle Kenneth Leas ⁴ was born in 1925, died on 21 Sep 1999 in Pasco County, Florida^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

John married Kathryn Connelly.⁴ Kathryn died in 1983 in Miami, Dade County, Florida, USA.

1512. Etta Ruth Our ¹ was born on 28 Feb 1878 in Wilton Junction, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA and died on 13 Sep 1966 in South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, USA at age 88.

Etta married Oscar Linn Minert ¹ on 28 Sep 1905 in Mt Vernon, Jefferson, Iowa/USA. Oscar was born on 8 Dec 1857 in Juda, Green County, Wisconsin, USA, died on 10 Jun 1925 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA at age 67, and was buried on 18 Jun 1925 in Dumont, Butler County, Iowa, USA.

2339 M i. William Karl Minert ¹ was born on 20 Jan 1907 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA and died on 12 Oct 2000 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA at age 93.

+ 2340 M ii. George Keith Minert ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1909 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA and died on 24 Apr 2004 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, USA at age 94.

2341 F iii. Edith Katherine Minert ⁵⁴¹ was born on 2 May 1911 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA and died on 30 Jun 1981 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA at age 70.

2342 M iv. Kenneth Ray Minert ⁵⁴¹ was born on 28 Jul 1914 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA and died on 15 Aug 2000 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, USA at age 86.

2343 M v. Francis Rudolph Minert ⁵⁴¹ was born on 10 Nov 1916 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA and died on 27 Sep 1988 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA at age 71.

2344 M vi. Joseph "Baby Joe" Freeman Minert ⁵⁴¹ was born on 30 May 1918 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA and died on 20 Mar 1919 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA.

1517. Hugh Silas Thompson ²⁰¹ was born on 17 Mar 1889 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA^³⁷⁹ and died on 20 Nov 1938 in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa, USA^³⁷⁹ at age 49.

Hugh married Dora Lillian Selby ³⁷⁹ on 25 Apr 1912 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA. Dora was born on 25 Aug 1890 in Epworth, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA and died on 19 May 1944 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA at age 53.

+ 2345 M i. Warren Dale Thompson was born on 13 Nov 1917 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA, died on 6 Jan 1999 in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA^³⁷⁹ at age 81, and was buried in Belmond Cemetery, Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA.

1518. Laura Pearl Byerly ⁸² was born about 1889 in Ohio, USA and died on 27 Aug 1933 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA about age 44.

Laura married Volney Pershing Meese ⁸² on 30 Jun 1909 in Stark County, Ohio, USA. Volney was born on 9 Feb 1886 in Wilmot, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 10 Jun 1941 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA at age 55.

+ 2346 F i. Mildred Mable Meese ⁸² was born on 30 Dec 1911 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Oct 1986 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA at age 74.

1519. Myrta Ella Leas ¹ was born on 1 Nov 1873 in Bedford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Dec 1960 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Alternate birth date suggested by Ray McCune (raymcc@burgoyne.com) as December 1, 1873 and an alternate name of E.M. Lear

MYRTA MEITZLER
Mrs. Myrta Ella Meitzler, 87, 330 Hancock st., Findlay, died Monday at the Wolfe nursing home near Findlay.

She was born in Tunnel Hill, Nov. 1, 1873, a daughter of John and Susie Dickerson Leas, and was married May 27, 1923 [1903], to Carl F. Meitzler, who died Jan 14, 1950.

Mrs. Meitzler left West Lafayette eight years ago to live with a daughter, Mrs. Albert S. (Sue) Bryan of Finlay. She is also survived by a granddaughter and a great-grandson.

She was a charter member of Chapter 342 OES, West Lafayette, and the Findlay First Methodist church and the WSCS of the church.

Friends may call at the Barnhart Memorial funeral home in Findlay from 3 to 9:30 p.m. today and at the Bonnell funeral home, West Lafayette, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Services at the Bonnell funeral home will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in charge of Rev. R. A. Hall. Burial will follow in Fairfield cemetery, West Lafayette.
Source: Coshocton Tribune \endash 13 December 1960

Myrta married Carl Frederick Meitzler,¹ son of Lewis Meitzler ¹ ⁵⁴² and Mary Miller,¹ on 27 May 1903 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA. Carl was born on 17 Dec 1871 in Crawford, Coshocton, OH, died on 14 Jan 1950 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 78, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA. Another name for Carl was Charles F. Meitler.

+ 2347 F i. Susie Marie Meitzler ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1905 in Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA, died on 14 Dec 1980 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, USA.

1521. Birtis A. Leas ¹ was born on 28 Mar 1881 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA and died on 10 Jun 1941 at age 60.

Birtis married Anna M. Johnson ¹ in 1912. Anna was born on 6 Jan 1891 in Nova Scotia, Canada, died on 10 Jun 1941 at age 50, and was buried in Englewood, CA.^⁴

+ 2348 M i. Finley Wilbur Leas ¹ was born on 24 May 1913 in Medince Hat, Alberta, Canada, died on 28 Apr 1979 in Boise, Idaho, USA at age 65, and was buried on 30 Apr 1979 in Cloverdale Cemetary, Boise, Idaho, USA.

Birtis next married Irene Cox,¹ daughter of Joseph Isaac Cox ³³ and Mary Smith,³³ on 19 Nov 1945. Irene was born on 27 Nov 1906 in Forbes, Huerfano, CO^³³ and died on 1 Aug 1973^³³ at age 66.

1522. Willard Edgar Leas ¹ was born on 23 Jan 1883 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 14 Jun 1965 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 82, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: EDGAR LEAS
Edgar Leas, 82, Warsaw Route 2, a retied farmer, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday at County Memorial Hospital following a four-year illness.

He was born Jan 23, 1883, in Bedford township, a son of Finley [Finly] and Martha McCurdy Leas, and was married Jan. 27, 1906, to Mamie Norris, who died March 27, 1945.

Surviving are three sons, Carlos of Newark, Clyde of Wooster and Donald Leas of Canton; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Fox of Ashland, Mrs. Alice Stapleton of New Philadelphia, Mrs. Clarice Lonsinger of Trinway; three brothers, John of Warsaw Route 2, Harry and Hayden Leas, both of Akron; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. One son, one daughter and three brothers are deceased.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw in charge of Rev. George Vorhies. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery near Warsaw.

Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:40 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until time for services.
Source: Coshocton Tribune \endash 15 June 1965

Willard married Mamie Estella Norris,¹ daughter of John Norris ⁵⁸ and Living, on 27 Jun 1906. Mamie was born on 2 Jul 1892 in Warsaw, Jefferson Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, US,^⁵⁸ died on 27 Mar 1945 in Warsaw, Jefferson Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, US^⁵⁸ at age 52, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^⁵⁸

2351 M i. Carlos Norris Leas ¹ was born on 2 Jul 1907 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died in Aug 1976 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 69, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

Carlos married Ethel Margaret McElroy.⁵⁴³ Ethel was born on 12 May 1912 in Kings Mine, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 25 Dec 2006 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 94, and was buried in Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA.^⁵⁴³

2352 F ii. Bernice Mildred Leas ¹ was born on 5 Jan 1909 in Warsaw, Jefferson Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, US, died on 9 Jul 1932 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA^³⁰ at age 23, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2353 M iii. Donald Edgar Leas ¹ was born on 31 Jan 1912 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 12 May 1983 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 71, and was buried in Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2354 M iv. Clyde Herbert Leas ¹ was born on 7 Jun 1914 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 14 Sep 1985 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 71, and was buried in Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Clyde married Pansy Daugherty.³⁰ Pansy was born on 17 Jun 1918 in Gilstrap, Butler County, Kentucky, USA, died on 18 Jun 2005 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, USA.

2355 F v. Ruby I. Leas ¹ was born on 1 Nov 1916 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 10 Apr 2008 in Ashland County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 91, and was buried in Ashland Cemetery, Hayesville, Ashland County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Ruby married Allen C. Fox.³⁰ Allen was born on 15 Jan 1912 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Jul 1999 in Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Vermillion Cemetery, Hayesville, Ashland County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2356 F vi. Alice Laureen Leas ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1919 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 29 Aug 1994 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

+ 2357 F vii. Clarice Maxine Leas ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1919 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Oct 1995 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 76, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1523. Raymond Clyde "Ray" Leas ¹ was born on 19 Apr 1884 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Apr 1963 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 78, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Raymond Clyde Leas, aged 68 years, a native of Tunnel Hill, died at his home in Cuyahoga Falls.

Raymond was a son of Finley and Martha Leas.

He spent his early life in the Tunnel Hill vicinity.

Surviving are his widow, four children, and four brothers, John and Edward of Warsaw, Hayden and Harry of Akron.

Services were held at the McGown and Reid funeral home in Cuyahoga Falls. Source: Coshocton Tribune, 5 April 1963

Supplementary information courtesy of;
Contributor Pat Boyd #47535632

Raymond married Wilma Allegra Adams ⁴ in 1915 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Wilma was born on 7 Dec 1886 in Iowa, USA, died on 4 Jan 1972 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 85, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2358 M i. Albert Leas ⁴ was born on 14 Dec 1916 and died in Jan 1982 in Ohio, USA at age 65.

2362 M v. Howard Raymond Leas ⁴ was born on 23 Mar 1918 in Ohio, USA, died on 18 Jan 2011 in Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 92, and was buried in Stow Cemetery, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Howard married Mary Benyi.³⁰ Mary was born on 11 Sep 1918 in Athens, Athens County, Ohio, USA, died on 20 Dec 2003 in Stow, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 85, and was buried in Stow Cemetery, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

2363 F vi. Eleanor Jean Leas ⁴ was born on 15 Aug 1919 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA, died on 22 Apr 1952 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 32, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Eleanor married Carl F. Walter Jr..³⁰ Carl was born in 1918, died on 18 May 1969 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 51, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

2364 M vii. James Birney Leas ⁴ was born on 4 Apr 1923,^³⁰ died on 17 Dec 1962 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 39, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1525. Harry Ward Leas ¹ was born on 24 Apr 1891 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 11 Jul 1980 in Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 89, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Harry married Edna Mae Dorsey.³⁰ Edna was born on 14 Mar 1886 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Oct 1969 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 83, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

+ 2365 M i. Wilmer Hayden Leas ⁵⁴⁴ was born on 2 Jul 1915 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 24 Dec 2002 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 87, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2366 F ii. Vivian Marie Leas ³⁰ was born on 24 Apr 1920 in Ohio, USA, died on 28 May 2008 in Ohio, USA at age 88, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

1526. John Clifford Leas ¹ was born on 25 Aug 1892, died on 7 Jun 1975^³⁸¹ at age 82, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁸¹

General Notes: Death date and burial place provided by Mary Ellen Grable.

The following was copied from Find A Grave:

LEAS

John C. Leas, 82, Warsaw, Route 2, a retired state highway department employee, died at 8 p.m. Saturday in Good Samaritan Medical Center, Zanesville.

Born Aug. 24, 1892, in Coshocton County, he was a son of Finley and Martha McCurdy Leas. He was married Dec. 3, 1914, to the former Bernice Perkins, who survives. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last December.

Mr. Leas was a charter member of Tunnel Hill Grange.

Surviving besides the widow are two daughters, Miss Marcella Leas of Cincinnati and Mrs. Cecil (Ruth) Hardesty of Coshocton; three sons, Wayne of Coshocton, Rolland, Dresden Route 1, and Donis of Detroit, Mich.; four grandchildren; great-grandchild and two brothers, Harry and Hayden Leas, both of Akron. One son is deceased.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fischer Funeral Home, Warsaw, in charge of the Rev. Herb Zuercher and Rev. Don Sprague. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery.

Visitation hours at the funeral home will be 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Source: Coshocton Tribune \endash 9 June 1975

John married Bernice Vern Perkins ¹ ³⁸⁰ on 3 Dec 1914 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.³⁸⁰ Bernice was born on 29 Jan 1895,^³⁸¹ died on 24 Apr 1981^³⁸¹ at age 86, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

+ 2367 M i. Wayne Lambert Leas ¹ ³⁸¹ was born on 9 Jul 1915 in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 21 Sep 1996 in College Park, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 81, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2368 M ii. Rolland Earl Leas ¹ ³⁸¹ was born on 21 Sep 1917 in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 17 Apr 2005 in Coshocton County Memorial Hospital, Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Rolland married Marilyn E. Lacy ³⁰ on 25 Jul 1946. Marilyn was born on 29 Aug 1922 in Trinway, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA, died on 20 Sep 2017 in Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 95, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

2369 M iii. John Clifford Leas Jr. ¹ ³⁸¹ was born on 17 Aug 1920 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Apr 1945 at sea In Ww II at age 24, and was buried in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.^³⁰

+ 2372 F vi. Ruth Eileen Leas ¹ ³⁸¹ was born on 8 Dec 1929 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Jun 2004 in Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 74, and was buried in Coshocton County Memory Gardens, Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1527. William Hayden Leas ¹ was born on 9 Jul 1894 in Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 13 Feb 1982 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 87, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: William Hayden Leas, son of Finly and Martha McCurdy Leas, was born at Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio. He graduated from West Bedford High School, Coshocton County, Ohio in 1911. Hayden was class treasurer.

The Class of 1911 was made up of seven members. At his commencement exercises, Hayden delivered an oration entitled "The Present Age" which outlined the opportunities before young men and women. It was noted that his preparation and presentation of the topic showcased his knowledge of current issues.

Hayden married Ethel Alice Morton on December 29, 1915, while they were on Christmas break from their teaching positions. Hayden taught at Brush College in Tunnel Hill and Ethel taught in the Mohawk Schools. The newlyweds honeymooned in Akron, Ohio

Hayden and Ethel had three children: Paul Edmond Leas, Helen Maxine Leas Thoricht and Robert Morton Leas.

Hayden was employed by the B.F. Goodrich Company as a supervisor in the sales and commercial accounting department. He retired in 1959 with 35 years service. Hayden was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed working in his rose garden. He was a member of the Redeemer United Methodist Church. At the time of his death, he had six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

William married Ethel Alice Morton ¹ ³⁸⁰ on 29 Dec 1915 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.³⁸⁰ Ethel was born on 31 Jul 1893 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA,^{⁴ ³⁰} died on 11 Mar 1978 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 84, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2373 M i. Paul Edmond Leas ⁴ was born on 22 Mar 1917 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 8 Sep 1993 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 76, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Paul married Alice E..³⁰ Alice was born on 26 Sep 1930, died on 10 Nov 2001 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 71, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

2374 F ii. Helen Maxine Leas ⁴ was born on 20 Jun 1919 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 9 May 2003 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 83, and was buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Helen married Henry Paul Thoricht ⁴ in 1940. Henry was born on 5 Jun 1918 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 13 Oct 1979 in Dalton, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA^³⁰ at age 61, and was buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

+ 2375 M iii. Robert Morton Leas ⁴ was born on 31 May 1922 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA, died on 3 Jun 2015 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 93, and was buried in Frazeysburg Cemetery, Frazeysburg, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

1528. John Dunn Leas ¹ was born on 5 Oct 1880 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 22 Dec 1950 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA at age 70.

John married Bessie Edna Hackett ¹ on 30 Sep 1911 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. Bessie was born on 8 Sep 1885 in Macedonia, IA, died on 9 Feb, and was buried on 13 Feb in Macedonia, IA.

2376 M i. Jack David Leas ¹ was born on 24 Jul 1914 and died on 22 Jan 1915 in Loveland, CO.

1532. Martha Jane Leas ¹ was born on 8 Mar 1888 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 16 Sep 1974 in Monona, Clayton Co. Iowa at age 86.

Martha married Herbert Alfonzo Graham,¹ son of Henry R. Graham ¹ and Living, on 2 May 1906 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Herbert was born on 11 Apr 1882 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 18 Jan 1968 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 85.

+ 2377 M i. Cyril Sidney Graham ¹ was born on 15 Apr 1907 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 19 Jul 1978 in Chatfield, Fillmore Co. MN at age 71.

1533. Carrie Belle Leas ¹ was born on 7 Apr 1890 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 15 Mar 1979 at age 88.

Carrie married Rhody B. Scott,¹ son of Amos Scott ¹ and Sara Unknown,¹ on 20 Apr 1911 in Ash Creek, Minnesota/USA. Rhody was born in 1890 in Hills, MN.

1534. Eula May Leas ¹ was born on 6 May 1892 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 11 Mar 1971 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 78, and was buried in Oakland - 1920 Addition - 344, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

Eula married Fred Wiederman,¹ son of Peter Wiederman ¹ and Living, on 19 Aug 1910. Fred was born on 5 Oct 1890 in Twin Falls, ID.

Eula next married Roy A. Klees ¹ on 22 Jan 1922 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Roy was born on 6 Jun 1883 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 26 Jun 1968 at age 85, and was buried in Oakland - 1920 Addition - 344, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

1535. Harold Leslie Leas ¹ was born on 3 Apr 1895 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 4 Aug 1989 at age 94, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

General Notes: Credited with patents:

Aug 1923
patno:US1464007
To allwlwniii may concern: Be it known that I, HAROLD L. LEAS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Waukon, in the county of Allamakee and o State of Iowa, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Valves

1926
patno:US1604055
This invention relates to starting devices for internal combustion engines, and more particularly to starters operated by compressed air or other gas.

Harold married Zelda Deal,¹ daughter of Charles Conrad Deal ⁴ and Margaret Hoard,⁴ on 18 Nov 1932 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Zelda was born on 26 May 1900 and died on 27 Mar 1991^⁵⁴⁵ at age 90.

2384 F i. Phyllis Marlene Leas ¹ was born on 1 Apr 1935 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 8 Oct 2006 in Tempe St. Luke's Hospital in Tempe, AZ at age 71, and was buried in Church Memorial Garden, IL.

1536. Gladys M. Leas ¹ was born on 17 Dec 1897 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 5 Dec 1985 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 87, and was buried in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

Gladys married Lee Huffman ¹ on 4 Apr 1914. Lee was born on 6 Jun 1895 in Linton, Allamakee, IA and died on 16 Apr 1982 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 86.

2390 M v. Gene Garwood Huffman ¹ was born on 2 Apr 1927 and died on 2 Apr 1927.

1538. William Wesley Leas ¹ was born on 12 Dec 1884 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died in 1952 in Lacrosse, La Crosse, WI at age 68, and was buried in Lacrosse, La Crosse, WI.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, ED 2 Fairview & Linton Townships, Allamakee, Iowa.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA.

William married Hazel S. Kringle ¹ on 25 Aug 1909. Hazel was born on 27 Jul 1886 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

2393 M i. Clarence A. Leas ¹ was born on 21 Jul 1910 in Cottonwood, MN^⁴ and died in Oct 1910.

+ 2395 M iii. Clifford Frederick Leas ¹ was born on 25 Jul 1914 in Iowa, USA and died on 24 Feb 1990 at age 75.

+ 2396 F iv. Viola Leas ¹ was born on 22 Dec 1915 in Hokah, MN and died circa 1985 about age 70.

+ 2397 F v. Esther Leas ¹ was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Hokah, MN and died on 9 Jan 2005 in St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center at age 86.

1539. Effie Ann Leas ¹ was born on 27 Jul 1886 near Monona, Allamakee Co, IA, died on 12 May 1961 in Monona, (Clayton), IA at age 74, and was buried in May 1961 in Monona, (Clayton), IA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, ED 2 Fairview & Linton Townships, Allamakee, Iowa.

Effie married John Kenneth Melcher,¹ son of Nicholas Melcher ⁵⁴⁶ and Amelia,⁵⁴⁶ on 21 Dec 1904 in Monona, (Clayton), IA. John was born on 7 May 1875 in Iowa, USA and died on 7 Dec 1959 at age 84.

+ 2400 F ii. Wilma M. Melcher ¹ was born on 11 Jul 1907 near Monona, Iowa and died on 20 Mar 2003 in Good Samaritan Center, Postville at age 95.

2403 M v. Carl Leas Melcher ¹ was born on 13 Oct 1913 in Iowa, USA and died on 30 Mar 1998^⁵⁴⁷ at age 84.

Carl married Charlotte E. Daugs,¹ daughter of Albert Johann Gottlieb Daugs ⁵⁴⁸ ⁵⁴⁹ and Helena Johanna Wilhelmine Schumacher,⁵⁴⁸ ⁵⁴⁹ ⁵⁵⁰ on 30 Dec 1937 in Monona, (Clayton), IA. Charlotte was born about 1915 in Minnesota, USA.^⁵⁴⁸

+ 2404 M vi. John Kenneth Melcher ¹ was born on 28 Jan 1916 in Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa and died before 2003.^⁵⁴⁷

+ 2406 F viii. Arlene Melcher ¹ was born on 18 Jul 1920 in Iowa, USA and died before 2003.^⁵⁴⁷

1541. Harry Orville Leas ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1891 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 28 Jan 1973 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 81, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, ED 2 Fairview & Linton Townships, Allamakee, Iowa.

Harry married Sarah Amelia Evans,¹ daughter of George Evans ¹ and Amelia Clem,¹ on 15 Mar 1916 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Sarah was born on 28 Jul 1893 in Peotone, IL, died on 22 Nov 1962 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 69, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

2411 M i. Harold Leas ¹ was born about Jun 1917,^⁵⁵¹ died on 24 Jun 1917,^⁵⁵¹ and was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Waulkon Allamakee Co. Iowa.^⁵⁵¹

+ 2412 M ii. Harry Dale Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jun 1918 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA,^⁵⁵² died on 13 Apr 2008 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA^⁵⁵³ at age 89, and was buried on 18 Apr 2008 in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Cemetery.

+ 2414 M iv. Harlan Neil Leas ¹ was born on 25 Nov 1923 in Waukon, Linton Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 13 Apr 2003 in Northgate Care Center, Waukon, IA at age 79, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Waukon, , IA.

1542. Ray Addison Leas ¹ was born on 13 Feb 1893 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 7 Apr 1960 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 67, and was buried in Apr 1960 in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, ED 2 Fairview & Linton Townships, Allamakee, Iowa.

Ray married Blanche Hulse,¹ daughter of Samuel "Squire" Hulse ¹ and Margaret Garin,¹ on 21 Dec 1915 in Lusk, (Niobrara), WY. Blanche was born about 1882, died in 1966^⁵⁵¹ about age 84, and was buried in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA.

2417 F ii. Melva Marie Leas ¹ was born on 26 Dec 1921 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 11 Nov 1931 in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA^⁵⁵¹ at age 9, and was buried in Maple Hill, Allamakee Co, IA.

2418 M iii. Robert Dean Leas ¹ was born on 1 Oct 1928 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 17 Nov 1999 in Cedar Falls IA^⁵⁵⁴ at age 71.

1543. Arthur Floyd Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jul 1895 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 31 Oct 1958 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA at age 63, and was buried in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, ED 2 Fairview & Linton Townships, Allamakee, Iowa.

• United States Census: Residence, 1935, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

Arthur married Helga Louise Larsen,¹ daughter of Antone Larson ⁵⁵⁵ and Mary F. A. Nelson,⁵⁵⁶ on 24 Nov 1920 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Helga was born on 19 Nov 1899 in Illinois, USA, died on 5 Apr 1985 at age 85, and was buried in IA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1935, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

2419 F i. Delores L. Leas ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1921^⁵⁵⁷ and died before 2012.

2421 M iii. Allen Arthur "Bud" Leas ¹ ⁵⁵⁹ was born on 28 Apr 1927 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 19 Oct 2009 in Monona, Clayton County, IA at age 82, and was buried in Monona City Cemetery, Monona, Clayton, Iowa.

Allen married Anna Mae Marovets ⁵⁵⁹ on 5 Jun 1951 in Methodist Church in Monona, , IA. Anna died on 18 Nov 2004.

+ 2422 M iv. Eldon Anton Leas ¹ was born on 27 Jul 1928, died before 2012,^⁵⁵⁷ and was buried in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

2423 M v. Arvin Floyd Leas ¹ was born on 22 Dec 1932 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 5 Oct 2012 in Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon, , IA^⁵⁵⁷ at age 79.

1545. Hazel Marie Leas ¹ was born on 22 Dec 1904 in Linton Twp., Allamakee Co., IA, died on 18 Jun 1974 in Oelwein, (Fayette), IA at age 69, and was buried in Jun 1974 in Oelwein, (Fayette), IA.

Hazel married Michael Rogge ¹ on 27 Dec 1925. Michael was born on 27 Mar 1901, died on 3 Dec 1983 at age 82, and was buried in Oelwein, IA.

1549. Floyd Andrew Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jun 1896 in Jefferson Twp., Allamakee Co., IA,^⁴ died on 17 Mar 1957^⁴ at age 60, and was buried on 20 Mar 1957 in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.^⁴

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Iowa Township New Albin town, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

Floyd married Ireta M. Deal,¹ daughter of Charles Conrad Deal ⁴ and Margaret Hoard,⁴ on 30 Jun 1936 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. Ireta was born in 1905 in Jefferson Twp., Allamakee Co., IA,^⁴ died in 1996^⁵⁶⁰ at age 91, and was buried in Oakland Alleys, Waukon, Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.^⁵⁶⁰

1551. Vinton Guy Leas ¹ was born on 29 Oct 1904 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 26 Sep 1974 in Lacrosse, La Crosse, WI at age 69, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, near Rossville, Jefferson twp, Allamakee Co, Iowa.^⁴

Vinton married Clara Hanson,¹ ⁴ daughter of Anton Hanson ⁵⁶¹ and Annie Adamson,⁵⁶¹ on 7 Oct 1926 in Glenville, (Allamakee), IA. Clara was born on 19 Aug 1908 in London, (Freeborn), MN and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, near Rossville, Jefferson twp, Allamakee Co, Iowa.

+ 2429 M i. Loren Vinton Leas ¹ was born on 21 Feb 1927 in Freeborn Co, MN and died on 27 Jun 1974 in Postville, Allamakee Co, IA at age 47.

1552. Melvin Campbell ¹ was born on 29 Nov 1886 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 7 Jan 1940 in Giltner, NE at age 53.

Melvin married Dora Marie Marvel.¹ Dora was born in 1889 in Giltner, NE.^⁴

1555. Leo Emmet Leas ¹ was born on 7 Apr 1895 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 21 Feb 1963 at age 67.

Leo married Martina ¹ in Nov 1916. Martina was born about 1895 in Denmark.^³⁶³

+ 2436 M i. Gwenn V. Leas ¹ was born about 1918 in Minnesota, USA^³⁶³ and died in Bakersfield, CA.

2437 F ii. Viola Hester Leas ¹ was born about 1920 in Minnesota, USA.^³⁶³

1556. Loren Reed Leas ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1899 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

Loren married Lillian Marie Anderegg,¹ daughter of John Albert Anderegg ⁵⁶² and Lillie May Turrittin,⁵⁶² on 19 Feb 1917 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA. Lillian was born on 17 Jul 1898 in Kasota, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, USA and died on 23 Aug 1995 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA at age 97.

2441 M i. Kenneth A. Leas ¹ was born on 12 Sep 1917 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA and died on 18 Sep 2001 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA^⁵⁶³ at age 84.

+ 2443 M iii. Loren Arthur Leas ¹ was born on 11 Aug 1922 and died on 23 Jun 2003 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota at age 80.

2444 M iv. Robert William Leas ¹ was born on 14 Sep 1923 in Minnesota, USA and died on 22 Dec 1983 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA at age 60.

1557. Glenn Vernon Leas ¹ was born on 16 Jan 1901 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA, died on 10 May 1975 in St. Cloud, Stearns Co, MN at age 74, and was buried on 13 May 1975 in St. Cloud, Stearns Co, MN.

Glenn married Elizabeth Sleizer,¹ daughter of John W. Sleizer ¹ and Caroline M. Stullich,¹ on 14 Sep 1920 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA. Elizabeth was born on 13 Dec 1899 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA, died on 1 Jun 1974 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA at age 74, and was buried on 5 Jun 1974 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.

+ 2446 M ii. Vernon Eugene Leas ¹ was born on 18 Feb 1922 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA and died on 15 Mar 1989 in Prescott, Yavapai Co, AZ at age 67.

+ 2447 F iii. Caroline Bernadette Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1924 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA and died in 1990 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 66.

2448 F iv. Delphine Leas ¹ was born on 3 Sep 1931 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA and died on 24 Aug 1946 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA at age 14.

1558. Velva Ruth Leas ¹ was born on 20 Jul 1902 in Cottonwood, MN, died in MN, and was buried in MN.

1560. Cecil E. Leas ¹ was born on 24 Mar 1908 in Cottonwood, MN and died on 13 Nov 1964 at age 56.

1561. Arden L. Leas ¹ was born on 1 May 1911 in Cottonwood, MN and died on 28 Dec 1969 in Polk County, Minnesota, USA^³⁹⁰ at age 58.

1564. Dallas Edwin Leas ¹ was born on 20 Oct 1904 in Rossville, Linton Township., Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 4 Jul 1942 at age 37, and was buried in Fores Grove, )Washington), OR.

Dallas married Bertha E. Stanley ¹ on 20 Nov 1928. Bertha was born about 1905 in North Dakota, USA.^⁵⁶⁴

1566. Jeremiah Lynn Leas ¹ was born on 26 Jul 1913 in Riga, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA, died on 8 Sep 1994 in Eagle Creek, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA^³⁹¹ at age 81, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA.^³⁹¹

Jeremiah married Eunice Genevieve Baumgart,¹ daughter of Paul Baumgart ⁴ and Phyllis Nelson,⁴ on 6 Nov 1939 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA. Eunice was born on 25 Feb 1916, died on 28 Feb 1988 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA at age 72, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA.

2471 F iii. Shirley Mae Leas ¹ was born on 13 May 1945 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA, died on 19 Nov 2014 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA^³⁹¹ at age 69, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USA.^³⁹¹

1567. Harold Franklin Leas ¹ was born on 27 Oct 1917 in Riga, McHenry County, North Dakota, USA, died on 22 Nov 1999 in Towner County, North Dakota, USA at age 82, and was buried in Rock Lake Community Cemetery, Rock Lake, Towner, North Dakota, United States of America.

Harold married Doris Vera Baumgart,¹ daughter of Paul Baumgart ⁴ and Phyllis Nelson,⁴ on 17 Aug 1940 in Cando, (Towner), ND. Doris was born on 21 Jul 1922 in Antler, ND, died on 9 Jan 2002 in Cando, Towner County, ND^⁵⁶⁵ at age 79, and was buried in Rock Lake Community Cemetery, Rock Lake, Towner, North Dakota, United States of America.^³⁹¹

1573. Charles A. Flummerfelt ⁴ was born on 4 Jul 1878,^³⁰ died on 22 Dec 1956 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, USA^³⁰ at age 78, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.^³⁰

Charles married Quelo Angeline Webster.³⁰ Quelo was born on 6 Dec 1878 in Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 9 Oct 1953 in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, USA at age 74, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.

2480 M i. Harry W. Flummerfelt ³⁰ was born in 1908, died in 1980 at age 72, and was buried in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Harry married Elaine Blake.³⁰ Elaine was born in 1910, died in 1989 at age 79, and was buried in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

1579. Odus Hitchcock ⁴ was born on 25 Aug 1884 in Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 19 Dec 1956 in Martin County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 72, and was buried in Trinity Springs Cemetery, Trinity Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Odus married Mary Ethel Faris ⁵⁶⁶ on 9 Sep 1908 in Indian Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA. Mary was born on 14 Sep 1883 in Tunnelton, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA and died on 26 Jan 1964 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA at age 80.

+ 2483 M i. Arnold Faris Hitchcock ⁵⁶⁶ was born on 10 Nov 1909 in Indian Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA and died on 10 Jun 2001 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, USA at age 91.

+ 2484 F ii. Clarice Isabell Hitchcock ⁵⁶⁶ was born on 22 Sep 1919 in Indiana Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died in Jan 2018 in Indiana, USA at age 98, and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1582. Mary Opha Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 22 Nov 1881 in Raglesville, IN, died on 11 Nov 1972 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 90, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Mary married Starlin Sims ⁴ on 19 May 1900. Starlin was born on 18 Jun 1876, died on 18 Feb 1902 at age 25, and was buried in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA.

2485 M i. Starlin Victor Sims ⁴ was born on 8 Oct 1901 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Dec 1919 at age 18, and was buried in Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

Mary next married William Arden Westfall ⁴ in Apr 1908. William was born on 8 Feb 1881 in Scotland, IN, died on 14 Feb 1944 in Washington, Daviess Co, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 63, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1584. Ernest Otis Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 28 Sep 1886 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 9 Aug 1959^³⁰ at age 72, and was buried in Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Morgan County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Ernest married Alma V. Cox ⁴ in 1911. Alma was born on 30 May 1892,^³⁰ died on 9 Aug 1959^³⁰ at age 67, and was buried in Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Morgan County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1585. Dale Rosy Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 27 Oct 1887 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died in Feb 1973 in Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 85, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Dale married Emil Cox ⁴ in 1910. Emil was born in 1885 in Degraff, , Kansas, USA, died in 1965^³⁰ at age 80, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

2492 M ii. Jonas Ira Cox ⁴ was born on 18 Dec 1913, died on 18 Jul 1914, and was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

1586. Harry Victor Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 5 Sep 1893 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Oct 1945 at age 52, and was buried in Brownstown, IN.

Harry married Vernal Burroughs ⁴ in 1945. Vernal was born in 1897 in Plainville, IN.

2495 M iii. Donald Winklepleck ⁴ was born on 20 Apr 1922 in Freetown, IN, died on 25 Oct 1925 at age 3, and was buried in Brownstown, IN.

1594. Harry Leo Crowe ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 15 Feb 1894 in Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 4 Aug 1981 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA^³⁰ at age 87, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA.^³⁰

Harry married Evelyn Dorris Brace ⁵⁶⁷ on 15 Aug 1915 in McClusky, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA. Evelyn was born on 24 Dec 1897 in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 1 Jan 1979 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA at age 81.

2498 F i. Frances Emmalee Crowe ⁵⁶⁷ was born on 28 Jul 1932 in Granby City, Newton County, Missouri, USA and died on 22 Sep 1996 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA at age 64.

Frances married John Henry Kennedy ⁵⁶⁷ on 10 Jun 1950 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA. John was born on 29 Sep 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA and died on 3 Feb 2007 in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, USA at age 81.

1598. Samuel David Steele ¹ ²¹⁰ was born on 14 Nov 1886 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 10 Feb 1988 at age 101, and was buried in Lake Andes, SD.

General Notes: Samuel never remarried after his wife died. She was only 39 years old. Samuel lived to be 101 years old.

Samuel married Amelia Helen Gilkerson ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ on 22 Feb 1911 in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, SD. Amelia was born on 27 Mar 1888 in Manteno, Will County, IL, died on 13 Apr 1927 in Lake Andes, SD at age 39, and was buried in Lake Andes, SD.

2506 M i. Lawrence Steele ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ was born on 12 Aug 1912 and died in 1947 at age 35.

2507 M ii. Everett Steele ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ was born on 14 Mar 1914 and died on 18 Dec 1991 in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA at age 77.

2508 M iii. Carney Steele ¹ was born on 15 Nov 1915 and died on 27 Dec 1986 in Rapid City, SD at age 71.

2509 F iv. Lois Steele ¹ was born on 23 Sep 1917 and died on 21 Oct 2002 in Missoula, MT at age 85.

2510 M v. Harold Steele ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ was born on 6 Aug 1919 and died on 1 Nov 1974 in Geddes, SD at age 55.

+ 2511 F vi. Eunace Steele ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ was born on 8 Mar 1922 and died on 4 Oct 1964 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA at age 42.

2512 M vii. Leland Steele ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ was born on 8 Nov 1924 and died on 27 Nov 1975 in Rapid City, SD at age 51.

2513 F viii. Inez Steele ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ was born on 14 Dec 1926 and died on 5 Nov 1992 in Coon Rapids, MN at age 65.

Frank married Gypsie Dee Fleming,⁴ daughter of James Taylor Fleming ⁵⁶⁹ and May M. Tetrick,⁵⁷⁰ on 10 Jun 1920. Gypsie was born on 31 Dec 1893.

2515 M ii. Frank Fleming Mattern ⁴ was born on 9 May 1923 and died on 24 Aug 1946 at age 23.

1621. Ethel Hazel Mikesell ⁴ was born in 1890 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 1 May 1976 in Harrison County, Ohio, USA at age 86, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Ethel married Edward L. Salmon ⁴ in 1912. Edward was born on 31 May 1885 in New Rumley, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 8 Mar 1977 at age 91, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2525 M i. Paul Lee Salmon ⁴ was born on 16 Nov 1916, died on 20 Jul 1943 in New Guinea at age 26, and was buried on 11 Feb 1949 in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.

1623. Grace Leas Mikesell ⁴ was born on 22 Jun 1895 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 3 Jan 1971 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

Grace married Paul Wendel Kimmel ⁴ in 1922. Paul was born on 8 Aug 1895 in Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Jul 1983 at age 87, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Harrison County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2526 M i. Dean Mikesell Kimmel ⁴ was born on 1 Jan 1923, died on 4 Jan 1945 in Belgium at age 22, and was buried on 29 Apr 1949.

1633. Herman Lester Graden ¹ ²¹⁶ was born on 7 May 1890 in Nemaha County, Kansas and died on 17 Jan 1962 in Falls City, Richardson County, Nebraska at age 71.

Herman married Jesse Gertrude Postel ¹ ²¹⁶ on 25 Dec 1911 in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas.

Herman next married Grace Lucas Goll ¹ ²¹⁶ in 1950-1959 in Falls City, Richardson Co., Nebraska.

1637. Hezakiah H. Leas ¹ was born on 10 Mar 1867 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 23 May 1916 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 49.

Hezakiah married Carrie (Cal) Kistler,¹ ⁵⁷¹ daughter of George Kistler ¹ and Elizabeth Stomm,¹ on 29 Mar 1888. Carrie was born on 4 Jun 1865 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA and died on 7 Sep 1950 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 85. Another name for Carrie was Caroline Kistler.

+ 2532 M i. Carl Leas ¹ was born on 24 Jan 1889 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died in Nov 1979 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 90.

+ 2533 F ii. Norma Leas ¹ was born on 18 May 1891 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 11 Jan 1966 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 74, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

2534 F iii. Bonnie Leas ¹ was born on 9 Sep 1892 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 15 May 1989 at age 96.

Bonnie married Frank E. Ewing ¹ on 14 Apr 1915. Frank was born on 8 May 1889 near Stroh, IN and died in Jan 1983 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 93.

+ 2535 M iv. Heber Leas ¹ was born on 7 May 1895 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Nov 1977 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried on 21 Nov 1977 in Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2536 M v. Ralph Leas ¹ was born on 3 Jun 1898 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 28 Sep 1989 in Kendallville, Noble, Indiana, USA at age 91, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

1638. David William Leas ¹ was born on 19 Apr 1869 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 9 Jul 1957^³³ at age 88, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

David married Rebecca Mertella (Myrtie Tella) Mark,¹ daughter of George Mark ¹ and Hanna Robinette,¹ on 21 Jan 1896 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Rebecca was born on 3 Sep 1873, died on 13 Feb 1942 at age 68, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2537 M i. Judge Fay Willis Leas ¹ was born on 15 May 1897 and died on 17 Feb 1979 at age 81.

1639. Ada Ann Leas ¹ was born on 18 Sep 1872 and died on 9 Nov 1926 at age 54.

Ada married James B. Whysong.¹ James was born on 18 Oct 1871 and died on 3 Apr 1929 at age 57.

+ 2538 M i. Harold Whysong ¹ was born on 18 Jan 1899, died on 13 Sep 1944 at age 45, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Nancy married Marion J. Sparks ¹ on 12 Dec 1885 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Marion was born on 10 Jul 1863 and died on 11 Feb 1928 at age 64.

Vern married Pearl Miller ¹ on 10 Feb 1912. Pearl was born on 28 Nov 1891 and died on 5 Mar 1942 at age 50.

Vern next married Elizabeth Pittenger ¹ on 6 Nov 1945 in Albany, Indiana/USA. Elizabeth was born on 9 Sep 1895.

Susan married Grant Dunlap ¹ in 1887. Grant was born on 11 Feb 1862 and died in 1945 at age 83.

+ 2544 M i. Harry Alger Dunlap ¹ was born on 10 May 1889 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2545 F i. Esther M. Leas ¹ was born on 8 Jun 1893, died on 8 Nov 1934 at age 41, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

1643. Elmer Leas ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1875 in Indiana, USA and died on 8 Nov 1950 at age 75.

Elmer married Wanda M. Deveny ¹ on 31 Oct 1907. Wanda was born on 4 Apr 1878 and died on 12 Jun 1951 at age 73.

Elmer had a relationship with M. Louella Curry.,⁵⁷³ daughter of David Curry ⁵⁷³ and Emma Thorpe,.⁵⁷³ M. was born in 1881, died in 1921 at age 40, and was buried in Cedar Lake Cemetery, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana.

+ 2547 F i. Mabel B. Leas ⁵⁷³ was born on 10 Aug 1901 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died in 1978 in Jamaica, NY at age 77.

Pearl married Floyd Noble Averill ¹ on 11 Jan 1900. Floyd was born on 26 Jan 1877 and died on 27 Aug 1947 at age 70.

1645. Cyrus Leas ¹ was born on 19 Aug 1868 and died on 13 Oct 1919 in Lagrange County, Indiana, USA at age 51.

+ 2550 F i. Edith Leas ¹ was born on 28 Jan 1893 and died on 9 Apr 1948 at age 55.

+ 2551 F i. Ethel Helen Leas ¹ was born on 26 Oct 1895 and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Cyrus next married Alma Alice "Allie" Frye.¹ Alma was born about 1869-1873 in Indiana, USA. Another name for Alma was Alma A. Leas.⁵⁰⁶

+ 2554 M iii. Clifton S. Leas ¹ was born on 6 Mar 1902, died on 24 May 1978 in Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, USA^⁵⁷⁴ at age 76, and was buried in Woodruff Cemetery, Lagrange Co., IN.

+ 2555 M iv. Earl W. Leas ¹ was born on 12 May 1904, died in 1960 at age 56, and was buried in Brushy Chapel Cemetery, Lagrange, Lagrange Co, IN.^³⁰

1647. Lillie Leas ¹ was born on 4 Feb 1871 and died on 9 May 1922 at age 51. Another name for Lillie was Liley B.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Lillie married Charles Kline ¹ on 21 Dec 1904. Charles was born on 20 May 1874 and died on 27 Apr 1942 at age 67.

1648. John Albert Leas ¹ was born on 8 Apr 1873, died on 15 Jul 1949 at age 76, and was buried in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, , Indiana/USA.

John married Lucretia S. Clay,¹ daughter of Elijah Clay and Rachel Horner,⁵⁷⁵ on 2 Apr 1893. Lucretia was born on 15 Sep 1870 and died on 6 May 1932 at age 61.

2561 M i. Wayne Daniel Leas ¹ was born on 31 Jan 1895 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA,^⁴ died on 26 Dec 1929 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA at age 34, and was buried in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

Wayne married Belva Crist,¹ daughter of Henry Wesley Crist ⁵⁷⁶ and Mary Catherine McWhirter,⁵⁷⁷ on 30 Mar 1924. Belva was born on 30 Nov 1894 in Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2562 M ii. Ralph Burnell Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jun 1900 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA and died on 12 Aug 1985 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA at age 85.

John next married Elizabeth Syson ¹ on 25 Dec 1932. Elizabeth was born on 26 Jul 1891 and died in 1974 at age 83.

1649. Joseph Leas ¹ was born on 27 Oct 1877 and died on 1 May 1947 at age 69.

Joseph married Della Texter,¹ daughter of Phillip Texter ¹ ⁵⁷⁸ and Margaret Plum,¹ ⁵⁷⁸ on 24 Oct 1896. Della was born on 25 Nov 1878 and died on 25 Dec 1928 at age 50.

+ 2565 F ii. Hilda May Leas ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1899 and died on 11 Nov 1946 at age 47.

+ 2566 M iii. John Burdett Leas ¹ was born on 23 May 1916, died in 1995 at age 79, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Joseph next married Etta McKinley ¹ on 6 Mar 1931. Etta was born on 11 Feb 1868 and died on 29 Apr 1945 at age 77.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Emma married Frank C. Nelson ¹ on 3 Dec 1904. Frank was born on 1 Mar 1882.

+ 2567 F i. Wava Gale Nelson ¹ was born on 28 Apr 1909 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 30 Apr 1980 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 71.

1652. Candus Marie Leas ¹ was born on 19 May 1889 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 22 Dec 1987 in Lagrange Hospital, Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA^³⁹⁵ at age 98, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: Carole Lynn (MOHNEY) CARR, Volunteer Transcriber
Transcribed from an original newspaper clipping from the "Sturgis Daily Journal, " which serves the St. Joseph County, Michigan area. Copy provided by the Sturgis Library, Sturgis, Michigan.

LaGrange, Ind.; Candus Marie KENNEDY, 98, Country Side Apartments, died Dec. 22, 1987, at the LaGrange Hospital.

She was born May 28, 1889, in Hudson, a daughter of John and Lydia (FREDERICK) LEAS.

On March 21, 1917, she married Valentine E. KENNEDY in Waterloo. He died in 1974.

She was a member of the LaGrange United Methodist Church the Church Circle.

Surviving are two sons, John KENNEDY, LaGrange and Maurice KENNEDY, Carthage, Ill., one daughter-in-law; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Lloyd, in 1985 and Alfred in 1960.

Relatives and friends may call from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, where services are at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Vaughn E. Powell will officiate. Burial will be in Circle Cemetery, Hudson.

Memorials may be directed to the LaGrange United Methodist Church Building Fund.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1910, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Candus married Valentine E. Kennedy,¹ son of John Ellsworth Kennedy ⁵⁷⁹ and Elizabeth Johnston,⁵⁷⁹ on 21 Mar 1917 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Valentine was born on 21 May 1890 in Marion County, Ohio, USA, died on 7 Nov 1974 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA^³⁹⁵ at age 84, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Kasson, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1910, Kasson, Leelanau County, Michigan, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2569 M i. John Ernest Kennedy ¹ was born on 19 May 1918 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 29 Jan 1996 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁷⁹ at age 77, and was buried in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2570 M ii. Lloyd Daniel Kennedy ¹ was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 16 Jul 1985 in Essexville, Bay County, Michigan, USA^{³⁹⁵ ⁵⁷⁹} at age 65.

2571 F iii. Lydia Elizabeth Kennedy ¹ was born on 9 Oct 1922 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 16 Oct 1922 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

2572 M iv. Maurice Earl Kennedy ³⁹⁵ was born on 31 Mar 1925 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁷⁹ and died on 24 Mar 1991^⁵⁷⁹ at age 65.

2573 M v. Alfred Devon Kennedy ³⁹⁵ was born on 2 Apr 1928 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died on 14 Sep 1960 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^{³⁰ ³⁹⁵ ⁵⁷⁹} at age 32, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

1654. Estella Booge Leas ¹ was born on 4 Jul 1880 and died on 14 Oct 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 84.

Estella married Reuben Earl Peters ¹ on 20 Mar 1907. Reuben was born on 25 Apr 1886 and died on 18 Feb 1952 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 65.

+ 2574 F i. Leah Viletta Peters ¹ was born on 12 Aug 1908 in Decatur, IN^⁵⁸⁰ and died on 19 Dec 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 59.

1657. Franklin Obediah "Frank" Leas ¹ was born on 28 Aug 1875 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 24 Mar 1964 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 88, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Franklin married Clara Anna Stomm,¹ daughter of Henry Stomm ⁵⁸¹ and Anna Maria Getts,⁵⁸¹ 18??. Clara was born on 29 Oct 1879 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 5 Nov 1957 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 78, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

2576 F ii. Verna B. Leas ¹ was born on 10 May 1903 and died on 8 Sep 1976 at age 73.

+ 2577 F iii. Ruby Minetta Leas ¹ was born on 27 Oct 1908 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2578 F iv. Hester Marie Leas ¹ was born on 17 Jan 1913 in Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 7 Jun 1986 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA at age 73.

1658. Lulu Maynettie Leas ¹ was born on 30 Apr 1880, died on 19 Sep 1937 at age 57, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Lulu married Carl Schomberg ¹ on 12 Nov 1896. Carl was born on 12 Apr 1878, died on 30 Jul 1948 at age 70, and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2580 M i. Franklin Obediah Schomberg ¹ was born on 24 May 1897 and died on 7 Mar 1972 in Florida, USA at age 74.

1659. John L. Taylor ¹ was born on 2 Aug 1880 in Hamilton, Franklin Twp, Dekalb Co., IN, died on 15 May 1949 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 68, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: From the Hamilton News, Steuben Co., IN dated Friday, May 20, 1949;

John L. Taylor Dies at Age of 68

Obituary;

John L. Taylor, president of the Hamilton Bank, passed away last Sunday afternoon at the Elmhurst hospital in Angola, He had suffered a paralytic stroke on Monday evening, May 2, and was critically ill until the time of his death. Mr. Taylor was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon following a cerebral hemorrhage.

The deceased was born in Franklin township, Dekalb County, on August 2, 1880. He was the son of Oscar and Elizabeth Taylor. He spent his entire life in and around Hamilton. Mr. Taylor was united in marriage with Blanche Jacobs on Nov. 22, 1904, and after residing on a farm south of town for a short time, they came to Hamilton.

Preceding his association with his father, O. H. Taylor, Sr, in the bank he was employed by the Wabash Railroad with the section.

Mr. Taylor became the president of the bank upon the death of his father in 1934. The bank has been in the Taylor family for Forty-four years having been purchased in 1905 from Learned & Son.

He was well known in northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio and Southern Michigan. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Blanch; two sons, Oscar and Willis, both of Hamilton; his mother, Mrs. O. H. Taylor Sr., Hamilton; four grandchildren, Norman and Kenny Taylor, both students at Ball State in Muncie, and Johnny and Marilyn Taylor and two brothers, Benna and Russell of Hamilton.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Hamilton Methodist church with the Swift Funeral Home in charge. The rev. Wm. D. Meddock, pastor of the church, officiated and interment was in the Hamilton Cemetery.

John married Blanche Ruth Jacobs ¹ on 22 Nov 1904. Blanche died on 24 Jan 1962 and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2581 M i. Oscar A. Taylor ¹ was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 5 Oct 1982 in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, USA at age 76, and was buried in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, USA.

+ 2582 M ii. Willis H. Taylor ¹ was born on 12 Feb 1912 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Feb 1981 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 69, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

1660. Benna B. Taylor ¹ was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 25 Mar 1950 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 66, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Benna married Edna Oberlin ¹ in 1905. Edna was born in 1886 and died on 13 Apr 1955 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 69.

2583 M i. Harry Paul Taylor ¹ ⁵⁸² was born on 23 Jun 1912 and died on 18 Apr 1918 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 5.

+ 2584 M ii. Lyle O. Taylor ¹ was born on 9 Oct 1920 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 4 Jun 1989 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 68.

1661. Russell Hezekiah Taylor ¹ was born on 31 Dec 1895 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 2 Mar 1954 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 58, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Russell married Madge Chapman ¹ ⁵⁸² on 23 Jul 1919. Madge was born on 22 Jan 1898 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 15 Nov 1921 at age 23, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2585 M i. Roscoe Chapman Taylor ¹ was born on 9 Sep 1920 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 1 Jun 2007 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 86, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Russell next married Elizabeth Vaughn ¹ on 28 May 1924. Elizabeth was born on 9 Mar 1900 in Michigan, USA, died on 4 Jan 1994 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 93, and was buried in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

1662. Leroy Waterman ¹ was born on 20 Dec 1880 and died on 21 May 1950 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 69.

Leroy married Mabel Daniels,¹ daughter of A. G. Daniels ⁵⁸³ and Living, on 20 Jun 1905.⁵⁸ Mabel was born on 16 Nov 1881 and died on 24 Feb 1944 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA at age 62.

Leroy next married Mary N. Hilton ¹ in 1944. Mary died on 23 Mar 1945 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA.

Leroy next married Rowena Price ¹ on 25 Jul 1946. Rowena was born on 6 Dec 1888.

Mabel married Perry D. Hamman,¹ son of Adam "Doc" Hamman ¹ and Sarah Almeda Mann,¹ on 5 Sep 1908 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Perry was born on 24 Sep 1883 in Franklin Twp, Dekalb Co., IN and died on 31 Aug 1935 at age 51.

2590 F i. Mildred Lavina Hamman ¹ was born on 17 Aug 1909 and died on 6 Sep 1909.

+ 2592 M iii. Don Raymond Hamman ¹ was born on 23 Nov 1912 in Indiana, USA and died on 26 Mar 1980 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 67.

Mabel next married Edward S. Lautzenhiser ¹ on 16 Apr 1937. Edward was born on 7 Apr 1881.

Ruth married Lloyd D. Harrison ¹ on 22 Jun 1920. Lloyd was born on 22 Mar 1898.

1667. Grace Olive Waterman ¹ was born on 23 Nov 1891,^⁵⁸ died on 21 Dec 1939 at age 48, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Grace married Dr. Angus Cameron ¹ on 19 Jun 1915. Angus was born on 10 Feb 1891.

1669. Clem Whysong ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1876 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 May 1947 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA at age 71, and was buried in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

Clem married Iva Haynes ¹ on 1 Nov 1904 in Montgomery County, Indiana, USA. Iva was born on 20 Sep 1878, died on 13 Jun 1947 in Westchester, Cook County, Illinois, USA at age 68, and was buried in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2602 F i. Edith Leah Whysong ¹ was born on 14 Dec 1905 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 Jul 2006 in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA^⁵⁸⁴ at age 100, and was buried in Monte Vista Cemetery, Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA.^³⁰

1670. Fred Whysong ¹ was born on 18 Sep 1877 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Nov 1975 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 98.

Fred married Doris Icy Sink,¹ daughter of Lewis Elijah Sink and Sarah Ann Rich,⁵⁸⁵ on 30 Apr 1903 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Doris was born on 16 Dec 1880 in Zanesville, Allen County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ and died on 14 May 1973 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 92. Another name for Doris was Icy Dora Sink.⁴⁰³

+ 2607 F i. Gladys Luetta Whysong ¹ was born on 2 Jan 1904 in Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 15 Aug 1999 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 95.

+ 2608 F ii. Mary Alice Whysong ¹ was born on 25 Sep 1905 in Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 22 Aug 2001 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 95.

+ 2609 F iii. Ruby Pauline Whysong ¹ was born on 9 Aug 1907 in Indiana, USA and died on 2 Jan 1991 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 83.

+ 2610 F iv. Lenora Ethel Whysong ¹ was born on 24 Dec 1909 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Nov 2011 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 101.

+ 2611 M v. Donald Wier Whysong ¹ was born on 30 Mar 1912 in Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 Jan 1983 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 70.

+ 2613 F vii. Evelyn June Whysong ¹ was born on 12 Jun 1918 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 28 Jul 2012 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA^⁵⁸⁶ at age 94.

Freeman married Lenora M. Beree ¹ on 24 Sep 1908. Lenora was born on 10 Sep 1887.

2617 F i. Helen Alice Detrick ¹ was born on 1 Nov 1909 and died on 24 Sep 1913 at age 3.

1673. Warren Earl Leas ¹ was born on 17 Dec 1883 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Aug 1956 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 72, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: "He married Leola M. Spangler, September 1, 1909 at Ashley, Indiana. She was born November 12, 1885. For a few years after they were married he was a fireman on the Wabash Railroad in Detroit, Michigan. Then they moved on a farm near Hudson, Indiana, where they still reside. (See 800 years of Spangler's by Belmont Farley)"
this was in the 1950 Leas Genealogy.

Steuben County Book - Co. 1882, page 71 (dated 1890) shows that Warren Earl Leas was a "white" child who was born on December 17, 1883 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana.

The 1910 U.S. Census shows Warren E. Lees, his wife Lulu S. Lees and son, Lawrence E. Lees living in Wayne County, Michigan (Detroit). Warren was 26 years old, Lulu was 24 years old and Lawrence was 5 months old. They were not listed in the 1920 Wayne County Census.

The 1920 U.S. Census shows Warren E. and Leola M. living in Steuben County, IN.

In the 1930 census they were living in Dekalb County, IN

Marriage ceremony performed by G.W. Keisling.

The following was from the Dekalb County Indiana Genealogy Society web page:

Warren Earl Leas
Submitted by Roselyn Wells

Tuesday, August 7, 1956 - The Evening Star
Father of Auburn Man Dies at Age 72

Warren Earl Leas of Near Ashley Suffered a Broken Neck in Fall following Stroke at His Home

Warren Earl Leas, 72, a retired farmer and resident of the community west of Ashley since 1929, died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday in the D. Bonnell M. Souder Hospital, Auburn.

On Monday, July 30, Mr. Leas was stricken with a stroke and fell suffering a broken neck. He was stricken at his home and the following day was brought to the hospital in Auburn.

Mr. Leas apparently had been in good health preceding the stroke. Three weeks ago, he returned to his home about three-quarters of a mile west of Ashley after spending the winter at his winter home in Plant City, Fla.

He was the father of Lyle Leas of 326 East Ninth Street, Auburn.

The body was removed to the Swank funeral home in Ashley and will remain until it is taken at 11:30 a.m. Thursday to the St. John's Evangelical & Reformed church west of Ashley. The body will lie in state until final rites are conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Burial will be in Circle Cemetery west of Hudson.

Mr. Leas was born Dec 17, 1883 in Salem township, Steuben county, son of the late John Timothy Leas and Mollie Norman Leas. He married Leola Spangler 47 years ago.

Surviving, beside the widow and son in Auburn, are a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Knight of San Fernando, Calif., six other sons, Lawrence of Guntersville, Ala., Eugene of west of Ashley, Arnold Marcel of Ashland, Ky., Robert of Fort Wayne, Rex of Plant City, Fla. and Vance of Ashley, a sister, Mrs. Otho Glasgow of Helmer and 23 grandchildren.

A daughter, Mrs. Latriealle Reinoehl, a resident of Fairfield township, DeKalb county, died eight years ago. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Ward Leas and Freeman Leas.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1930, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Warren married Leola Mary Spangler,¹ ⁵⁸⁷ daughter of Ursinus Ambrose M. Spangler ¹ ⁵⁸⁹ and Melissa A. Hiner,¹ ⁵⁸⁷ ⁵⁸⁹ on 1 Sep 1909 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.⁵⁸⁸ Leola was born on 12 Nov 1885 in Farmer, Defiance County, Ohio, USA,^⁴²⁴ died on 8 Feb 1979 in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, USA at age 93, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1930, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2619 M i. Laurence Earl Leas ¹ was born on 13 May 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, died on 10 Feb 1981 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 70, and was buried in Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, California, USA.^³⁰

+ 2620 M ii. Lyle Spangler Leas ¹ was born on 12 Jul 1911 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died in Nov 1984^⁴²⁴ at age 73.

+ 2621 M iii. Norman Eugene Leas ¹ was born on 5 Sep 1912 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 6 Nov 1986 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 74, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2622 F iv. Latrielle Arlien Leas ¹ was born on 14 Jul 1914 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA,^⁴²⁴ died on 25 May 1947 at age 32, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

2623 M v. Arnold Marcelle Leas ¹ was born on 19 Jul 1915 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 17 Sep 2001 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 86.

Arnold married Helen Elizabeth Strait.,¹ daughter of Henry Clay Strait Sr. ⁵⁹⁰ and Emma Louise Daggett,.⁵⁹⁰ Helen was born on 16 Jun 1917 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA,^⁵⁹⁰ died on 17 Mar 2010 in Ohio, USA at age 92, and was buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, USA.^⁵⁹⁰

+ 2624 M vi. Robert Lamar Leas ¹ was born on 21 Mar 1917 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Jun 1984 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁹¹ at age 67, and was buried in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA.

2625 M vii. Harold Rex Leas ¹ was born on 21 Oct 1922 in Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA,^⁵⁹² died on 13 Feb 2005 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida, USA^⁵⁹³ at age 82, and was buried in Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW. 102nd Ave., Bushnell, FL 33513.

+ 2626 F viii. Phyllis Elaine Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jan 1924 and died on 24 Dec 2015 in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 91.

+ 2627 M ix. Ronald Vance Leas ¹ was born on 16 Jan 1928 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 19 Jan 2013 in Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 85, and was buried in Jan 2013 in Lake Bethel Cemetery, Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA.

1674. Ward M. Leas ¹ was born on 18 Mar 1886 in Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Aug 1933 at age 47, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Ward married Hazel Bell Imus,¹ daughter of Louis Frederick Imus ⁵⁹⁵ and Julia Ann Bell,⁵⁹⁵ on 4 Apr 1910 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA.⁵⁹⁴ Hazel was born on 24 Apr 1889 in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, USA.^{⁵⁹⁴ ⁵⁹⁵}

+ 2628 M i. Norman Stanley Leas ¹ was born on 20 Feb 1924 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 16 Mar 1980 at age 56, and was buried on 4 Apr 1980 in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA.

1675. Freeman Fay Leas ¹ was born on 1 May 1890 in Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Nov 1918 at age 28.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Freeman married Hazel M. Mortorff,¹ daughter of Edwin Mortorff ⁵⁹⁶ and Maud Hood,⁵⁹⁶ on 24 Jun 1914 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA.³⁶⁵ Hazel was born on 3 Oct 1889.

+ 2629 M i. Carroll Freeman Leas ¹ was born on 17 Feb 1919 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 May 2002 in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, USA at age 83, and was buried in Fir Lawn Cemetery, Hillsboro, Washington Co, OR.

1677. Arlien Mae Leas ¹ was born on 11 Sep 1892 in Indiana, USA and died in Dec 1973 at age 81. Another name for Arlien was Coline.⁵⁹⁷

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Hudson, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Arlien married Otho F. Glasgow,¹ son of Curtis Franklin Glasgow ⁵⁹⁸ and Mary Ruamy Rice,⁵⁹⁸ on 7 Feb 1912 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Otho was born on 1 Feb 1888 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA,^⁵⁹⁸ died in 1963 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 75, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 2631 F ii. Marilyn Eloise Glasgow ¹ was born on 5 Dec 1926 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 25 Dec 1975 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 49, and was buried in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

2632 M iii. Lee Owen Glasgow ¹ was born on 27 Nov 1929 and died on 2 Jan 1930.

1678. Mildred Iona Leas ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1895 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 6 Mar 1983 in Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 88, and was buried in Block Cemetery, Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: FROM AUDREE SEIBEL LEWIS' CARD FILE, CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
OF STEUBEN COUNTY, ANGOLA, INDIANA.

MILDRED I. (LEAS) WEICHT, 30 Jan 1895 - 06 Mar 1963

A resident of Route 1, Hudson, Mildred I. Weicht, 88, died
Sunday morning in Cameron Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Hudson, the daughter of Marvin and Jenny
Henny Leas, and was a lifetime resident there.
She was the widow of Vern Weicht who died Nov. 14, 1975.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Billy (June) Sunday of
Angola, two grandchildren and four great-granddaughters.
The Rev. John Newell will conduct services at 2 p.m. today
(Wednesday) in the Salem Center Presbyterian Church where she
was a member. Burial will be in Block Cemetery, Salem
Center. Arrangements were made by Kistler's of Ashley-
Hudson.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Mildred I. (Leas) Weicht, 30 Jan 1895 - 06 Mar 1983, the
daughter of Marvin and Elizabeth Jane/Jenny (Henny) Leas, on
26 Nov 1912, married Vern D. Weicht, 30 Oct 1889 - 12 Nov
1975. Mildred and Vern are buried at the Block Cemetery.
Marvin and Elizabeth Jane are buried at O-HUD, Steuben
County, Indiana.
Marvin Leas was the son of Jacob, 08 Mar 1821 - 26 Jan
1887, and Isabell (Shipe) Leas, who died 26 Sep 1901, aged 71
years, 1 month and 27 days. They are buried at County Line
Cemetery, Steuben County, Indiana. The 1880 United States
Census, Salem Steuben County, Indiana, Family History Library
Film #1254312, NA film Number T9-0312, page #285A, lists
Jacob, Isabell and their sons John T. and Marven in addition
to a Savilla Shipe listed as a domestic servant. Possibly
she is a relative since she has the same name as Isabell's
maiden name.
Vern D. Weicht was the son of Eugene F. Weicht, 1857 -
1932, and Effie M. (Silvey) Weicht, 1865 - 1943. Eugene was
the son of Dr. Frederick L. H. Weicht and Susan (McEntaffer)
Weicht Dole St.Clair. Eugene and Effie are buried at Block
Cemetery. Dr. Frederick L. H. and Susan are buried at Old
Angola Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana.
Brother John Timothy Leas, 1857 - 1927, married Mary/Molly
M. (Norman) Leas, 1868 - 1916. They are buried at O-HUD
Cemetery.

"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990," by Audree
Seibel Lewis, Vol 2, pages 1106, 1107, 1108, 1743, 1911,
1912.
Submitted by: Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail: hilbeck@voyager.net

Mildred married Vern Dawson Weicht,¹ son of Eugene F. Weicht ⁴¹⁰ and Effie M. Silvey, on 26 Nov 1912 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.⁴¹⁰ Vern was born on 30 Oct 1889 in Pleasant Township, Steuben Co, IN,^⁴¹⁰ died on 12 Nov 1975 in Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁴¹⁰ at age 86, and was buried on 15 Nov 1975 in Block Cemetery, Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

1680. Bonnie B. Leas ¹ was born on 4 Dec 1887,^⁴¹² died on 25 Oct 1976 in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA^⁴¹² at age 88, and was buried on 28 Oct 1976 in Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA.^⁴¹²

Bonnie married Elwood Luther Donaldson.,¹ son of Marcellus Donaldson ⁵⁹⁹ and Abby Jane Harshbarger,.⁵⁹⁹ Elwood was born on 3 Dec 1884 and died 11 Nov 1960 or 1972 at age 75.

1681. Edna May Blake ¹ was born on 12 May 1886, died on 8 Dec 1928 at age 42, and was buried in Gary, Indiana/USA.

Edna married Henry Ira Burford,¹ son of Charles Fremont Burford and Isabella Emma Boyd,⁶⁰⁰ on 28 Jun 1906. Henry was born on 11 Sep 1883.

+ 2636 F ii. Henrietta Mae Burford ¹ was born on 12 May 1911 and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.^⁶⁰¹

+ 2637 M iii. Robert K. Burford ¹ was born on 22 Nov 1913 and died in Oct 2003 at age 89.

Ruby married Clarence V. Rempis.,¹ son of Theodore A. Rempis ²²³ and Elva Lillian "Lillie" Thomson,.²²³ Clarence was born on 26 Jul 1888 and died on 28 Apr 1961 at age 72.

1690. Alice Electa Worcester ¹ was born on 7 Sep 1896 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA,^²²⁵ died in Nov 1979 in Orford, , New Hampshire^⁴¹⁶ at age 83, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.

Alice married Kenneth Bertram Day.,¹ son of William Francis Day ⁴¹⁶ and Lydia Ward Jenkins,.⁴¹⁶ Kenneth was born on 5 Mar 1889 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, died on 17 Oct 1955 in East Thetford, Orange County, Vermont at age 66, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.

2645 F i. Anne Worcester Day ¹ was born on 2 Sep 1919, died in 2001^⁴¹⁶ at age 82, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.

2646 F ii. Agnes Elizabeth Day ¹ was born in 1923,^⁴¹⁶ died about 1945^⁴¹⁶ about age 22, and was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, North Thetford, Orange County, Vermont.^⁴¹⁶

1692. Helen Arinda Leas ¹ ⁴¹⁷ was born on 14 Oct 1906 in Oakland, CA and died on 30 Nov 1939 in Manila, Phillippines at age 33.

Helen married Wade Rushton Cothran Jr.,¹ son of Wade Rushton Cothran ¹ and Jane Wardlaw Harrison,¹ on 21 Oct 1932 in Manila, Philippines. Wade was born on 28 Nov 1896 in Manilla, Philippnes and died on 23 Jun 1945 at Sea at age 48.

+ 2648 F i. Helen Sperry Cothran ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1936 in Baguio, Philippines and died on 25 Feb 1990 in Arlington, VA at age 53.

+ 2649 M ii. Wade Rushton Cothran III ¹ was born on 13 May 1937 and died on 26 Jun 1994 in Sitka, Alaska at age 57.

+ 2650 F i. Margaret Luetta Miller ¹ was born on 19 Dec 1915 and died on 29 Dec 1946 at age 31.

2651 F ii. Beverly Lou Miller ¹ was born on 16 Apr 1926 and died on 25 Apr 1926.

General Notes: Graduate of the mechanical engineering department in Purdue University

Mabel married Gail Henry Correll.⁶⁰³ Gail was born on 4 Aug 1891 in Iowa, USA and died in Jul 1892 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.

2654 F i. Chloe Correll ⁶⁰³ was born on 27 Jun 1930 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA and died in Apr 1974 in Kirkwood, Saint Louis County, Missouri, USA at age 43.

Chloe married Harold V. ⁶⁰⁴ on 4 Aug 1951 in Mary Queen of Place, St Louis, Missouri, USA.⁶⁰⁴ Harold was born on 2 Mar 1928 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA.

1697. Harper Samuel Stambaugh was born on 22 Sep 1887 in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Aug 1967 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 79.

Harper married Laura Jospehine Adley ⁹⁰ on 9 Apr 1908 in Carlisle borough Ward 4, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁹⁰ Laura was born on 22 May 1889 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 16 Jan 1959 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69.

+ 2655 F i. Eileen Mary Stambaugh ⁹⁰ was born on 27 Sep 1914 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 11 Feb 1985 in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, USA at age 70.

1698. Nelson H. Lease ⁵³ was born on 27 Jul 1909 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 11 Jun 1975 at age 65, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1920, Philadelphia Ward 46, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• United States Census: Resided, 1930, Philadelphia (Districts 0501-0750), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nelson married Ethel May Hendry,⁶⁰⁵ daughter of James S. Hendry ⁵³ and Christian M.,⁵³ in 1937 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. Ethel was born on 20 Apr 1915, died on 18 May 2003 at age 88, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.

2657 M ii. David Nelson Lease was born on 4 May 1946, died on 22 Jun 2015 in Havertown, Delaware County, PA at age 69, and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.

1700. Loretta "Rettie Mae" Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 28 Mar 1873 in Clearfield, PA (Curwensville), died on 17 Nov 1909 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 36, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Loretta married Charles Edward Waite,¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ son of David Waite ⁶⁰⁷ and Sarah Arford,⁶⁰⁷ on 24 Apr 1894 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁶⁰⁶ Charles was born on 14 Feb 1872 in Tyron, Clearfield Co., PA and died on 10 Jan 1956 in Greenville, Mercer Co. at age 83.

+ 2658 M i. William Harold Waite ¹ ³⁴ was born on 19 Feb 1895 in Bradford Mckean Co., PA and died on 21 Dec 1972 in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 77.

+ 2659 M ii. Charles Franklin Waite ¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 12 Nov 1896 in Dubois, PA, died on 3 Apr 1959 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 62, and was buried on 6 Apr 1959 in Ellet Memorial Cem., Now Hillside Cem.

2660 M iii. Durward Lincoln Waite ¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 10 May 1899 in Bradford, PA, died in Feb 1966 in Berrett, MD at age 66, and was buried in Berrett, MD - Highland View Cem.

2661 M iv. Eugene "Gene" Russell Waite ¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 22 Jul 1900 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Sep 1964 at age 64.

2662 M v. Donald George Waite ¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 21 Jul 1902 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 19 Sep 1982 at age 80.

2663 M vi. Ernest Waite ¹ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 23 Dec 1904 in Greenville, PA and died on 26 Feb 1905.

2664 F vii. Pearl Edith Waite ¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 15 Nov 1906 in Hilliards, PA and died on 14 Jun 2001 at age 94.

2665 F viii. Martha Eva (Mona) Waite ¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 22 Feb 1908 and died on 13 Dec 1995 in California, USA at age 87.

2666 M ix. Alanza Waite ¹ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 29 Nov 1908 and died on 13 Dec 1995 in California, USA at age 87.

1701. Emmet Blair Leas ¹ was born on 8 Feb 1877 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 19 Mar 1931 at age 54, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes:

In the "Clearfield, Pennsylvania 1928 City Directory Page 159" there is an entry listed:

Leas Emmett B (Amy R) draymn 608 Martin h do

Emmet married Mary R. Fletcher.¹ ³⁴ Mary was born on 21 Jan 1880, died on 27 Jan 1972 at age 92, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Mary was Amy R. Fletcher.

2667 F i. Mabel Geraldine Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 19 Apr 1905 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶⁰⁸ died in Dec 1974 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶⁰⁸ at age 69, and was buried in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

Mabel married Robert Denzel Paul.⁶⁰⁸ Robert was born on 8 Feb 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 17 Jul 1978 in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74, and was buried in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

2668 F ii. Sylvia C. Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 13 Apr 1909 and died on 11 Apr 1987 at age 77.

1703. Claude Edgar Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 7 Aug 1882 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 4 Feb 1944 at age 61, and was buried on 8 Feb 1944 in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: Also known as Cloyd LEAS

In the "Clearfield, Pennsylvania 1928 City Directory Page 159" there is the following entry:

Leas Claude E (Martha E) brklyr h220 W 6th av

Claude married Martha Ellen Cowdrick.,¹ ³⁴ daughter of Moses Beans Cowdrick ⁶⁰⁹ and Sarah Elizabeth Whittaker,.⁶⁰⁹ Martha was born on 10 Aug 1885 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^³³ died on 23 Nov 1972 in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶⁰⁹ at age 87, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁰⁹

+ 2669 F i. Dolores Anna Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in 1905 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶⁰⁹ died on 30 Jun 1952 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶⁰⁹ at age 47, and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁰⁹

+ 2670 M ii. Edgar Nile Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 5 Aug 1908 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Feb 1963 in Huntington Woods, Oakland County, Michigan, USA at age 54, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁰⁹

2671 F iii. Dorothy Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in 1911,^⁶⁰⁹ died in 1991^⁶⁰⁹ at age 80, and was buried in Green Mount Cemetery, West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁰⁹

Dorothy married Harry Bowman Myers. Harry was born on 16 Nov 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 Nov 1989 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 85, and was buried in Green Mount Cemetery, West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 2672 M iv. Maj. John Bruce Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 24 Apr 1917 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 31 Aug 1980 in Fort Dix, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA at age 63, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2673 F v. Helen Mae Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 6 Mar 1924 and died on 9 Sep 1973 at age 49.

1705. Donald Lane "Clifford" Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 27 Jan 1887 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 4 Apr 1931 at age 44, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes:

In the "Clearfield, Pennsylvania 1928 City Directory Page 159" there is an entry listed:

Leas Donald L collr Whitenights Inc r 608 Martin

Donald married Selah K. Fehl ¹ ³⁴ before 1910. Selah was born about 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA.

2675 F ii. Eva Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 27 Feb 1919 and died on 1 Apr 1955 at age 36.

1706. Lula Maude Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 15 May 1889 in Currwinsville, Clearfield Co., PA, died on 15 Dec 1965 at age 76, and was buried on 18 Dec 1965 in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: This came from the webpage:

http://www.gencircles.com/messages/read/users/8293013/1/42.html

October 05, 2002 at 04:53:27 CST

LEAS

Poster: Sally (Carter) Markusic

Lula Leas (this is the correct way to spell her last name & I have records to prove it) is my grandmother (1889-1965) and married Earl Clyde Carter (1906) Earl was born (1888-1971) to Jenni (Shaw) Passmore. His father was Lloyd Williams. Jenni was not able to married Lloyd (as he was a married man) so she gave her childless aunt Margaret Jane (Shaw) Carter-Selfridge (1852-1937) her son to raise. They all lived in Paradise-westside of Clearfield, Pa on Turnpike Ave. Sally Carter

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Lula married Earl Clyde Carter,¹ son of George Carter ¹ and Margaret Jane Shaw,¹ on 20 Sep 1906 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA. Earl was born on 27 Sep 1888 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶¹⁰ died on 3 Aug 1971 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶¹¹ at age 82, and was buried in Center Cem., Clearfield Co..^⁶¹¹

• United States Census: Residence, 1920, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 2678 M i. Frederick Wayne Carter ⁶¹² was born on 31 Jan 1907 in Pennsylvania, USA^⁶¹³ and died on 25 Jun 1925 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶¹⁴ at age 18.

2679 M ii. Melvin Rex Carter ⁶¹³ was born on 29 Dec 1908 in West Clearfield, Clearfield, PA and died on 14 Feb 1967^⁶¹¹ at age 58.

2683 F vi. Louise Vivian Carter ⁶¹³ was born on 9 Jul 1919 in West Clearfield, Clearfield, PA.^⁶¹¹

2684 M vii. Earl Clyde Carter , Jr. ⁶¹¹ was born on 14 Jan 1925 in West Clearfield, Clearfield, PA and died on 24 Apr 1975 at age 50.

2685 F viii. Barbara Jane Carter ⁶¹¹ was born on 29 Feb 1928 in West Clearfield, Clearfield, PA and died on 2 Mar 1928.

Earl married Florence Isabel Hannaford ⁶ in 1917 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.

Donald married Kathran Warner ⁶¹⁶ in 1927 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Arthur Gilman Prichard, vice president of the Fidelity Trust Company and thus a prominent figure in financial circles in Tacoina, was born in Granville, Ohio, May 28, 1871. His grandfather there resided for many years, and Granville was also the birthplace of his father, Anthony Pinkerton Prichard, who was a telegraph operator in the early days of Ohio and operated on the first telegraph line of the state. He married Louisa A. Leas, a daughter of Dr. Charles A. Leas, a prominent surgeon of Baltimore, Maryland, and consul general to St. Petersburg under President Johnson.

Arthur G. Prichard attended, the public schools of Jamestown, New York, and Tacoina. His early identification with financial interests of the city began when he entered the employ of the Pacific National Bank of Tacoma on the 15th of January, 1887, in the capacity of messenger boy, and he was the first clerk- in that institution. At the age of eighteen years he was made receiving teller and on attaining his majority was promoted to the position of paying teller. When twenty-six years of age he was made assistant cashier, which position he filled until March 1, 1902, when after fifteen years' faithful and valued service with that institution, he resigned to accept the cashiership of the Fidelity Trust Company. In 1913 he was elected its vice president and is now active in its management, his well formulated plans proving an element in the continued growth and success of the corporation. As he has prospered in his undertakings he has become identified with other business pursuits, being now a large stockholder and president of the Glacier Fish Company, operating in Tacoma and Alaska. He is also an extensive holder of tide lands, and he owns an attractive city residence at No. 818 Yakima avenue, North, and a country home on Gravelly lake, where he spends the summer months.

On the 5th of June, 1901, in Tacoma, Mr. Prichard was united in marriage to Miss Mattie D. Baker, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Baker, and a sister of John S. Baker. To this union have been born two children, but the son, John Gilman, died at the age of six years. The daughter, Muriel, who was born December 17, 1903, and who is now twelve years of age, is a student in Annie Wright Seminary. The family are members of Trinity Episcopal church, and Mr. Prichard belongs to the Union Club, of which he is treasurer; the Commercial Club; the Chamber of Commerce, of which he is a trustee and treasurer; and the Tacoma Country and Golf Club. These associations indicate something of the nature and breadth of his interests. Much of his life has been spent in this state, and his course has been marked by an orderly progression which has brought him to a place of prominence among Tacoma's financiers.

2689 M i. John Gilman Prichard ²⁴² was born about 1902 and died about 1908 about age 6.

General Notes: Information provided by Mark David Leas (mdldesign2002@yahoo.com)

Charles married Adah Fae Cronk.¹ Adah was born on 16 Aug 1905 and died on 2 Mar 1998 at age 92.

1745. William Boyd Satzler ⁴²⁶ was born on 26 Mar 1887 in Millerstown Memorial Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 Jan 1918 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 30, and was buried in Wrights Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

William married M. Marie Martin,⁴²⁶ daughter of J. Curtis Martin ⁶¹⁷ and Margaret Johnston,⁶¹⁷ on 28 Jan 1915 in Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁶¹⁷ M. was born about 1894.^⁶¹⁷

2693 M i. Elmer Wood Satzler ⁴²⁶ was born on 11 Jul 1916 in Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 Mar 1986 in Newport, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 69, and was buried in Wrights Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Edith married Harry McIlvaine ¹ ¹⁰⁷ ⁴²⁷ ⁶¹⁸ on 19 Aug 1930 in Camden, , New Jersey. Harry was born on 16 Jun 1909 in New Jersey, USA and died in May 1982 in New Jersey, USA at age 72.

Katharine married Curtis Bean Dall,¹ ⁶²⁰ ⁶²¹ son of Charles Austin Dall ⁶²² and Mary Bean,⁴³⁸ ⁶²² in 1938 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. Curtis was born on 24 Oct 1896 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA,^⁴³⁸ died on 28 Jun 1991 in Hospice of Northern Virginia in Arlington, , Virginia^⁴³⁸ at age 94, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA.

Marriage Notes: Time Magazine - September 12, 1938:
Engaged. Curtis Bean Dall, 42, first husband of Anna Roosevelt Dall Boettiger; to Katharine Miller Leas, 22, Haverford, Pa. socialite.

Moberly Monitor-Index, 26 Nov 1938, page 4, "Curtis Dall to Wed" "Media, Pa., Nov 26 (AP) \emdash Curtis B Dall, former husband of President Roosevelt's daughter, obtained a license today to wed Miss Katherine Miller Leas of Haverford, Pa. The bridegroom-elect, a New York broker, gave his age as 42 and his fiancee's as 21. Their engagement was announced in September."

\emdash Daily Capitol News (Jefferson City, MO), 15 Dec 1938, "Former Son-in-Law of Roosevelt to Wed Today" : "Haverford, Pa, Dec 14 \emdash (AP) \emdash Curtis B. Dall, divorced husband of President Roosevelt's daughter Anna, will be married tomorrow to Miss Katherine Miller Leas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart Leas. Announcing wedding plans, Dall said he regretted "Sistie and Buzz," children by his former wife, "could not be present at the ceremony owing to their being in school in faraway Seattle." Dall's son and daughter live with their mother, now the wife of John Boettiger, Seattle newspaper publisher. Dall is a New York broker."

San Mateo Times, 3 Sep 1938, page 2, "Curtis Dall to Wed Philadelphia Girl" "Haverford, PA. Sept 3 (UP) \emdash Curtis B Dall, former son-in-law of President Roosevelt, will marry Katherine Miller Leas, daughter of a prominent and wealthy Philadelphia family, it was announced today. Miss Leas' parents, Mr and Mrs Donald Stewart Leas, announced her engagement today. No date had been set for the wedding. Dall, a Wall Street man, was the husband of the President's daughter, Anna. After the divorce, she married John Boettiger, Seattle publisher."

1764. Donald Stewart Leas Jr. ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 20 Jun 1918 in Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jan 1986 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA at age 67. Another name for Donald was Donald A. Leas.

General Notes: The Germantown Academy in the Fort Washington area of Philadelphia area has a building named "Leas Hall". Listed below is some information I received from the Leas Academy:

Leas Hall was named in honor of Donald S Leas, Jr and his wife Fernanda Wanamaker Leas. The Leas pledged $100,000 to complete the kindergarten building when the school moved from Philadelphia to suburban Fort Washington in the 1960's.

Donald married Fernanda Pauline Wanamaker,¹ ⁴³⁶ daughter of John Wanamaker ¹ and Pauline Disston,¹ ³⁵ on 19 Aug 1950. Fernanda was born in 1922 in New York, New York, USA and died on 5 Nov 1974 in New York, New York, USA at age 52. Another name for Fernanda was Fernanda Wanamaker Wetherill.

+ 2700 M ii. Donald Stewart Leas III ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 7 Jul 1954 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 16 Jul 2001 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA at age 47.

1766. Mary Stuart Leas ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 23 Oct 1925 in Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁴⁰ died on 26 May 1974 at age 48, and was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Lee Ward, Richmond, Richmond City, Richmond City, , Virginia.

+ 2706 M i. Leas Wilson Davis ⁴³⁶ was born on 12 Jun 1947 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶²⁵ and died on 1 Mar 1999 in Maryland, USA^⁶²⁵ at age 51.

+ 2707 M i. Jedidiah Howe Adams IV ⁴³⁶ was born on 24 Dec 1950 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 23 Sep 2011 at age 60, and was buried in Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Homes, Cemetery and Crematory 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, , FL.

1772. Ralph Leonard DeLap Sr. ³⁹ was born on 27 Jul 1902 in Missouri, USA and died in Apr 1972 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 69.

Ralph married Josephine Hunter.³⁹ Josephine was born on 28 Feb 1908 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA and died on 1 Oct 1957 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 49.

2708 M i. Ralph Leonard DeLap Jr. ³⁹ was born on 20 Apr 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA and died on 6 Jul 2010 in Levittown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 80.

+ 2713 F v. Martha Virginia Dunaway ¹ was born on 20 Apr 1904, died on 17 Apr 2001 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 96, and was buried on 21 Apr 2001 in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

1790. James Abraham Van Hyning ¹ was born on 24 Jun 1882, died on 12 Feb 1964 at age 81, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

James married Leota Mae Wickersham,¹ daughter of Everett Wickersham ¹ and Eva Easton,¹ on 7 Oct 1909 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA. Leota died on 24 Oct 1972 and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

2722 M vii. George Robert Van Hyning ¹ was born on 6 Apr 1923 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 27 Feb 1982 at age 58.

1791. Samuel J. Van Hyning ¹ was born on 30 Aug 1883 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 27 Jan 1957 in Mill Valley, CA at age 73, and was buried in Mill Valley, CA.

1792. Grover Cleveland Van Hyning ¹ was born on 14 Jun 1885 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 May 1969 at age 83, and was buried in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

Grover married Lavitha Maggie Geho ¹ on 11 Nov 1920 in Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA. Lavitha was born on 8 Nov 1901 in Parkersburg, WV and died on 19 Dec 1952 at age 51.

+ 2725 M i. John Richard Van Hyning ¹ was born on 26 Aug 1921 in Monroe Twp, Logan Co., OH, died on 26 May 1987 at age 65, and was buried on 29 May 1987 in Masonic Section Restlawn Cem, Huron, OH.

Zacharias married Lydia L. Shetter.¹ ¹³⁴ Lydia was born in 1866 in Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1924 at age 58.

+ 2730 M i. Howard S. Leas ¹ ¹³⁴ was born on 29 Nov 1889 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania, died on 21 Jan 1936 at age 46, and was buried in Strayer's Cemetery, Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, West Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Elsie married John F. Rauhauser.⁴⁴⁵ John was born about 1886 in Pennsylvania, USA.

2731 M i. Sidney Rauhauser ⁴⁴⁵ was born about 1910 in Pennsylvania, USA.

2732 F ii. Matilda Rauhauser ⁴⁴⁵ was born about 1914 in Pennsylvania, USA.

2733 M iii. John Rauhauser ⁴⁴⁵ was born about 1919 in Pennsylvania, USA.

1825. Ervin R. Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 17 Nov 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁵⁰ died on 13 Oct 1954 at age 62, and was buried in Maytown Union Cemetery.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Washington Township, Southern District, York, Pennsylvania.

Ervin married Mary J. Amspacher.,⁴⁴⁹ daughter of John E. Amspacher ⁴⁵⁰ ⁶²⁷ and Emma M.,.⁶²⁷ Mary was born in Dec 1894 in Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴⁵⁰ Another name for Mary was Mary Amspacher.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Strabam Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 2735 M ii. Oscar E. Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 17 Mar 1918 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA, died on 15 Feb 2007 in Elizabethtown, PA at age 88, and was buried in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 2736 M iii. Norman David Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 3 Feb 1920 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 May 2007 in Maytown, PA at age 87, and was buried in Maytown Union Cemetery.

+ 2737 M iv. John R. Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 2 Oct 1923, died on 6 Oct 2006 in Elizabethtown, , PA at age 83, and was buried in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: US Census, 1900, Washington Township, Southern District, York, Pennsylvania.

• Residence: (at time of death), 1968, East Berlin, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Paul married Mazie Spangler,¹ daughter of Emanuel Spangler ⁴⁶⁷ and Ellen M. Deardorff,⁴⁶⁷ on 29 Jul 1916 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁴⁶⁷ Mazie was born on 28 Jul 1898 and died on 6 Mar 1946 at age 47.

+ 2738 F i. Ellen R. Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1916 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Jan 2003 in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86, and was buried in East Berlin Cemetery, East Berlin, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶²⁸

2739 F ii. Catherine A. Leas ¹ was born about 1919, died on 6 Apr 1999 in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶²⁹ about age 80, and was buried in Ashland Cemetery: Carlisle, Cumberland Co, PA.

Catherine married Charles E. Marks.¹ Charles was born on 14 Jan 1916, died on 29 May 1999 at age 83, and was buried in Ashland Cemetery: Carlisle, Cumberland Co, PA.^⁶³⁰

+ 2740 F iii. Blanche Irene Leas ¹ was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁹ died on 31 Aug 2000 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶³¹ at age 80, and was buried in Susquehana Memorial Gardens, York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

+ 2741 F iv. Millie M. Leas ¹ was born on 5 Oct 1921 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 6 Apr 1995^⁴⁹ at age 73, and was buried in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2742 M v. Charles E. Leas ¹ was born on 8 Oct 1922 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶³² died on 26 Dec 2004 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 82, and was buried in East Berlin Cemetery, East Berlin, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2744 M vii. Arthur E. Leas ¹ was born on 11 Aug 1924 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁹ died on 19 Apr 2013 in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶³³ at age 88, and was buried in East Berlin Cemetery, East Berlin, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶³⁴

2749 M xii. Paul Elsworth Leas Jr. ¹ was born on 5 May 1929 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶³¹ died on 17 Jul 2014 in Glen Rock, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶³¹ at age 85, and was buried in Mummerts Meeting House Cemetery, Abbottstown, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶³¹

+ 2750 F xiii. Elverna Leas ¹ was born on 4 Mar 1931 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 6 Feb 2012 in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 80, and was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

Michael married Ellen Kapp,⁴⁵¹ daughter of Henry Kapp ⁴⁵¹ and Living, in 1875.

2755 F i. Betty Jane Leas was born in 1925, died in 1926 at age 1, and was buried in St. Paul's Red Run United Church of Christ, Washington Township, York County, PA.^⁴⁵²

Elosha married John Elmer Pangborn ²⁵⁷ on 8 Oct 1905. John was born on 29 Jan 1885 and died on 29 Mar 1954 at age 69.

2756 M i. Floyd Elmer Pangborn was born on 11 Sep 1906 and died on an unknown date.

2758 F iii. Ella Marie Pangborn ²⁵⁷ was born on 16 Apr 1910 near Tribune, , KS and died on 10 Nov 1910 near Colorado Springs, , KS.

2759 M iv. Alwyn Kenneth Pangborn ²⁵⁷ was born on 6 May 1913 and died on an unknown date.

1839. Olive Myrtle Lease ¹²⁷ was born on 23 Apr 1887 in Grand River, IA and died on 27 Jul 1972 in Tribune, Greeley Co, KS at age 85.

General Notes: Newspaper article:

Jumped the broom stick.

Last Thursday afternoon, October 1st, 1907, There drove up to the residence of the probate Judge in his city, Mr. Phil Bennett and Miss Olive M. Lease who were quietly married by that officer, E.J. Everett.

The bride who has been living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Lease, some fourteen miles northeast of town is possessed of those happy qualities that are equisite in making home a haven of rest, while the groom is one of Greeley's good citizens, a young man of steling qualities, and one who has a host of friends thru out the county. He has a "claim" twelve mile south east of Tribune, on which the happy couple will reside.

Marriage is said to be a lottery, but in this case, we trust that each has drawn a prize to be cherished in old age.

Phil remembered a number of his friends, while smoking the cigars, which were in order, wishing them long life and properity in the dual relations, which they had thus assumed.

Olive married Phillip Ellsworth Bennett,¹²⁷ son of George W. Bennett ¹²⁷ and Margaret,¹²⁷ on 1 Oct 1907 in Tribune, Greeley Co, KS. Phillip was born on 1 Jul 1880 in Agra, KS and died on 25 May 1951 in Tribune, Greeley Co, KS at age 70.

+ 2763 M iv. Donald Elworth Bennett ⁶³⁵ was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Tribune, Greeley Co, KS, died on 28 Sep 2004 at age 84, and was buried in Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Wakeeny, Kansas.

2767 M iii. Raymond Elmo Lease ²⁵⁷ was born on 20 Sep 1917 and died in Dec 1944 in Tokyo, Japan at age 27.

Grant married Jaunita Fox ²⁵⁷ on 29 Sep 1917. Jaunita was born on 25 May 1898.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Tribune, Tribune Township, Greeley, Kansas, United States.

Lula married Edward Melvin Winters ²⁵⁷ ²⁵⁸ on 13 May 1915 in Tribune, Greeley Co, KS.²⁵⁷ Edward was born on 22 Oct 1894 in Kansas and died on an unknown date.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Tribune, Tribune Township, Greeley, Kansas, United States.

2770 F i. Violet Winters ²⁵⁷ was born on 4 Apr 1916 and died on an unknown date.

2772 F iii. Jean Shirley Winters ²⁵⁷ was born on 1 Apr 1927 and died on an unknown date.

Ethel married Frank A. Hughes ²⁵⁷ on 29 Sep 1920 in Gillette, , Wyoming.

2773 M i. Wallace Leland Hughes was born on 21 Dec 1921 in Kearney, NE and died in Nov 1942 at age 20.

2774 F ii. Gweneth Lerayne Hughes ²⁵⁷ was born on 6 Aug 1923 and died on an unknown date.

2775 M iii. Wendell LeRoy Hughes ²⁵⁷ was born on 23 Oct 1926 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Lived in Grand River, Iowa Grandfather of Loretta Kay (Cooper) Baker

Clyde Cooper Family

Clyde Franklin Cooper was born August 11, 1882, near Hopeville in Union
County, Iowa, and died November 28, 1972. He was the son of Phillip and Cora
(leas) Cooper. On June 17, 1903, Clyde married Addie Ethel Foland.

Addie was born February 24, 188, in Decatur County and died February 15,
1931. She was the daughter of John Valentine and Menerva (Hopkins) Foland.

Clyde and Addie were married by the Justice of the Peace, Marion Brammer,
northeast of Grand River. They went west in a covered wagon and homesteaded
in Greeley County, Kansas, where they lived in a dug-out and sod house.

Three children were born there: Orpha Irene Scadden on August 25, 1905; Opha
Laveta Edwards on September 8, 1907 and Clell Foland on May 13, 1911.

They returned to Iowa in 1912 and bought a farm northeast of Grand River
where two more children were born: Cloris Vivian Taylor on August 26, 1913,
and Doris Arlene Lamb on October 20, 1916.

Clyde and Addie then returned to Western Kansas in 1917 and lived in the sod
house on the old homestead for one year. They returned to Iowa and lived in
and around Grand River the remainder of their lives. Clyde was fur buyer for
many years. He operated a produce and feed store for several years in Grand
River.

Copied from Reflections of Grand River, Iowa 1881-1981 by Stacey McDowell
Dietiker

Clyde married Addie Ethel Foland,⁶³⁶ daughter of John Valentine Foland ⁶³⁶ and Menerva Hopkins,⁶³⁶ on 17 Jun 1903. Addie was born on 24 Feb 1882 in Decatur County, Iowa, USA and died on 15 Feb 1931 at age 48.

2778 F i. Orpha Irene Cooper ⁶³⁶ was born on 25 Aug 1905 in Greeley County, Kansas.

2779 F ii. Opha Laveta Cooper ⁶³⁶ was born on 8 Sep 1907 in Greeley County, Kansas.

2780 M iii. Clell Foland Cooper ⁶³⁶ was born on 13 May 1911 in Greeley County, Kansas and died on an unknown date.

2781 F iv. Cloris Vivian Cooper ⁶³⁶ was born on 26 Aug 1913 in Grand River, IA and died on an unknown date.

2782 F v. Doris Arlene Cooper ⁶³⁶ was born on 20 Oct 1916 in Grand River, IA and died on an unknown date.

Edwin married Pearl Bullock.,⁶³⁷ daughter of Thomas Alvin Bullock ⁶³⁷ and Clara Otis Shields,.⁶³⁷

Ralph married Catherine Elizabeth Waldo.,¹²⁸ daughter of Alberto Waldo ¹²⁸ and Unice Livingston,.¹²⁸ Catherine was born in 1894.

1868. William Colbert Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 5 Nov 1874 in Huntsville, Logan Co, OH, died on 18 Sep 1937 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 62, and was buried in Harper Cem, Logan Co, OH.

William married Leona Benton ¹²⁹ on 4 Jul 1900 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA. Leona was born in 1885, died in 1948 at age 63, and was buried in Fairview Cem, Richland Twp, Logan Co, OH.

+ 2786 M i. Walter Alvin Fenton Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 4 Dec 1901 in Northwood, Wood Co, OH, died on 18 Mar 1977 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Greenwood Cem, Pleasant Twp, Logan Co, OH.

2787 M ii. Robert Campbell Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 3 Feb 1903, died on 28 Apr 1973 at age 70, and was buried in Fairview Cem, Richland Twp, Logan Co, OH.

2788 M iii. Leonard Drell Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 11 May 1905 in Northwood, Wood Co, OH, died on 10 Sep 1983 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 78, and was buried in Hollywood Cem, Orange City, FL.

2790 F v. Cecil Marie Pash was born on 21 Feb 1909 in Northwood, Logan Co, OH and died on 22 Sep 1962 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 53.

2791 F vi. Laura Belle Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 21 Jan 1911 in Northwood, Wood Co, OH, died on 18 Aug 1980 in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, USA at age 69, and was buried on 21 Aug 1980 in Harper Cem, Logan Co, OH.

2792 M vii. Charles Silverthorn Herron Benjamin Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 18 May 1913 and died on 30 Sep 1929 at age 16.

2797 F i. Phillis A. Lease ⁶³⁸ was born in 1928 and died in 1936 at age 8.

2798 M i. Fuller Lease Dunson ²⁶² was born on 1 Oct 1908 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, USA and died on 6 Nov 1988 in Mansfield, Richland County, OH at age 80.

Fuller married Ellen Lutricia Marvin.²⁶² Ellen was born in 1915 in Greenwich, Huron County, OH and died in 2000 in Mansfield, Richland County, OH at age 85.

1898. Gail Dunson ²⁶² was born in 1888 in Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 1 Jul 1911 in Mad River Township, Clark County, OH at age 23.

Gail married Clara Agnes Flanigan ²⁶² on 8 Sep 1906. Clara was born on 28 Jan 1890 in Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri, USA and died on 25 Aug 1920 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA at age 30.

2799 F i. Mary Alice Dunson ²⁶² was born on 21 Aug 1907 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA and died on 21 Mar 1922 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, USA at age 14.

2800 F ii. Florence Eleanor Dunson ²⁶² was born on 25 Jan 1909 in OH and died on 21 Apr 1987 in St Clair Shores, Macomb, MI at age 78.

Florence married Frank Serra ²⁶² on 26 Dec 1931 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.⁶³⁹ Frank was born on 28 Jan 1905 in Italy and died on 1 Aug 1977 in Aurora, Arapahoe, CO at age 72.

General Notes: Lived in Hellam Township (north part), York County, Pennsylvania in 1900.

Lived in Hellam, York County, Pennsylvania in 1910.

Lived in York County, Pennsylvania in 1920.

Both of his parents were born in Pennsylvania.

George married Ida J. Kauffman ¹ ¹³² about 1889. Ida was born in Nov 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁴⁰

2801 F i. Maple Leas ⁶⁴¹ was born in Nov 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Maple was Mabel.

2802 M ii. Wilbur Leas ⁶⁴¹ was born about 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA. Another name for Wilbur was Wilbert.

2803 M iii. Mason E. Leas ⁶⁴² was born in Jan 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: "Mrs. William Dellinger
Dies At Mt. Pisgah

Mt. Pisgah - Mrs. Ellen B. Lease Dellinger, wife of William Dellinger, died at 12:35 o'clock this morning at her home at this place. Death was caused by a complication of diseases following an illness of four years. She was 72 years old.

Mrs. Dellinger was a member of the local Evangelical United Brethren church, the Women's Missionary society and the Sunday school class taught by John Miller.

Surviving besides her husband are four children: Mrs. Beatrice Zarbaugh and Richard Dellinger, Hallam RD 1; Edward T. Dellinger, East Prospect; and Woodrow Dellinger, at home; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edward Dietz, Hallam, and one brother, David Lease, Columbia. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Frances Wills Lease.

The funeral will be held Friday with brief services at the home at 1:30 p.m. and further rites at the local church. Rev. William Woods, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Macpelah cemetery. Funeral Director Earl B. Burg and Son, Red Lion, has charge of arrangement."

Obituary from another York newspaper:

"DELLINGER - On Dec. 31, 1946, at 12:35 a.m. at her home, Hallam RD 1, Mt. Pisgah, Mrs. Ellen B. Lease Dellinger, wife of William Dellinger, aged 72 years, 10 months and 6 days.

Relatives and family are invited to attend the funeral Friday. Brief services at the home at 1:30 p.m. and further rites at Mt. Pisgah Evangelical United Brethren Church. Interment in Macpelah cemetery.

Friends may call at the home Thursday evening, 7 to 9."
On 31 December 1946 at York Co., Pennsylvania. She died on 31 December 1946 at Hallam, York Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72. She was buried on 3 January 1947 at McPeelah Cemetery, Yorkana, York Co., Pennsylvania; Funeral notice from a York newspaper:

"Mrs. Dellinger Of Mt. Pisgah Is Given Last Rites

Mt. Pisgah - Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen B. Lease Dellinger, wife of William Dellinger, who died Tuesday morning at her home, this place, were conducted yesterday afternoon with brief rites at the late residence and concluding obsequies in the local Evangelical United Brethren church.

Rev. William Woods, the pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. G.L. Reeser, pastor of East Prospect EUB church. Pallbearers were: John Miller, Walter and Harrison Crumbling, Maurice Bailey, Benjamin Poff and Walter M. Crumbling. Interment was in Macpelah cemetery."

Barbara married William W. Dellinger,¹ ¹³² ⁴⁵⁸ son of Amos Dellinger ⁴⁵⁸ and Catherine Poff,⁴⁵⁸ on 11 Oct 1894 in Yorkana, York Co., Pennsylvania.⁴⁵⁸ William was born in Mar 1874 and died on an unknown date.

2804 F i. Beatrice Irene Dellinger ⁶⁴³ was born on 29 Sep 1895 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 16 Jul 1969 at age 73.

2805 M ii. Edward T. Dellinger ⁴⁵⁸ was born on 3 Oct 1903 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 15 May 1982 at age 78, and was buried in Freysville Union Cemetery.

2806 M iii. Richard Henry Dellinger was born about 1908 in Lower Windsor Twp, York Co, PA and died on 16 Jun 1992 in Tyrone Hospital, Blair Co., Pennsylvania about age 84.

2807 M iv. William Woodrow Dellinger ⁶⁴³ was born about 1916 and died on an unknown date.

1904. James M. Leas ¹ ¹³² was born on 12 Mar 1876 and died on 13 Feb 1928 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 51.

General Notes: "James Lease Dies

James Lease, of this place, died at 7:45 o'clock tonight at the West Side sanitarium, York, where, two weeks ago, he underwent an operation for gallstones. He had been a patient at the institution for about three weeks. He was about 52 years old. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Emma Lease, two sons, Harry Lease, York and Warren Lease, at home; two brothers, Elmer Lease and George Lease, of Hallam township, and two sisters, Mrs. William Dellinger and Mrs. Edward Dietz, Mt. Pisgah. He also leaves three grandchildren. H. Sleeger and sons, funeral directors of York, removed the body from the West Side sanitarium. Funeral arrangements have not bee completed as yet."
On 13 February 1928 at York Co., Pennsylvania. He died on 13 February 1928.

1905. Cora M. Leas ¹ ¹³² ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 23 Jan 1879 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 28 Nov 1947 in Hallam, York County, PA at age 68, and was buried in Canadochly Cemetery, Lower Windsor Township, York County, PA.

Cora married Edward F. Dietz ¹ ¹³² on 6 Jan 1898 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁴⁶⁰ Edward was born on 28 Aug 1876 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Oct 1950 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 74, and was buried in Canadochly Cemetery, Lower Windsor Township, York County, PA.

2810 M i. Clarence E. Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 26 Apr 1898 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Aug 1963 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 65.

2811 F ii. Fannie M. Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 26 Mar 1900 in Craley, York County, PA and died in 1976 at age 76.

2812 F iii. Mary Anna Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 16 Sep 1902 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 15 Feb 1953 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 50, and was buried in Canadochly Cemetery, Lower Windsor Township, York County, PA.

2813 F iv. Mabel M. Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 23 May 1905 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Aug 1979 at age 74.

2814 M v. James Henry Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 30 Jul 1907 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 29 Mar 1931 in Spring Garden Township, York County, Pennsylvania at age 23, and was buried in Canadochly Cemetery, Lower Windsor Township, York County, PA.

2815 F vi. Annie A. Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 12 Apr 1910 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1983 in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 73.

2816 F vii. Beulah I. Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 30 Apr 1912 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in 1973 at age 61.

2817 M viii. George L. Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 12 Apr 1914 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2818 F ix. Lillian Elizabeth Dietz ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 14 Nov 1917 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 14 Feb 2005 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 87, and was buried in Machpela Cemetery, Lower Windsor Township, York County, PA.

1906. Elmer E. Leas ⁴⁶¹ was born in Jan 1867 in Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Elmer married Margaret Wealstead ⁶⁴⁴ about 1890. Margaret was born in Jun 1870 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. Another name for Margaret was Maggie.

2819 F i. Luella M. Leas ⁶⁴⁴ was born in Aug 1891 in Missouri, USA. Another name for Luella was Lulu.

2820 M ii. Raymond Elmer Leas ⁶⁴⁴ was born on 11 Jul 1894 in Milligville, , Illinois, died on 18 Aug 1937 in Orland, Cook County, Illinois at age 43, and was buried in Orland Memorial Park, Orland, Cook County, Illinois.

2822 F iv. Ruth N. Leas ⁴⁶¹ was born in 1910 in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois.

1923. John Calvin Trimmer ¹ ¹³² was born on 23 Sep 1877 in Hampton, Reading Twp., Adams Co., PA, died on 30 Oct 1936 in Heildersburg, Adams Co., PA at age 59, and was buried in Heildersburg, Tyrone Twp., Adams Co., PA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

John married Ora Myrtle Marks ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ in 1903. Ora was born on 18 Sep 1881 in Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁹ and died on 9 Feb 1967 at age 85.

• United States Census: Residence, 1910, Tyrone Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Huntington, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2831 M i. Paul Henry Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 25 Feb 1904 in Bendersville, Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁹ and died before 1962.^⁴⁹

2832 M ii. Cyrus Israel Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 25 Feb 1904 in Bendersville, Menallen Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁹ died in 1974^⁴⁹ at age 70, and was buried in York Springs, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁴⁹

2833 M iii. William Emanuel Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 7 Feb 1906 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁹ and died on 15 Nov 1999 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶⁴⁶ at age 93.

2834 M iv. Russell Calvin Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 26 May 1908^⁴⁹ and died on 14 Dec 1978^⁴⁹ at age 70.

2835 F v. Ellen Naomi Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 13 Sep 1909 in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania^⁴⁹ and died in Sep 1996^⁴⁹ at age 87.

2836 M vi. Clarence Blair Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 1 Sep 1911 and died after Oct 1911.^⁴⁹

2837 M vii. Charles Jacob Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 1 Sep 1911^⁴⁹ and died in 1912^⁴⁹ at age 1.

2838 M viii. John Luther Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 18 Mar 1913 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁹ was christened in Dillsburg, York, Pennsylvania,^⁴⁹ and died on 1 Apr 1972 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York, USA^⁴⁹ at age 59.

2839 M ix. Glen Mantel Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 2 Jan 1916 in Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁹ and died in Aug 1981^⁴⁹ at age 65.

2841 F xi. Ida May Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 3 Dec 1920 in Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁹ and died on 22 Jul 1980^⁴⁹ at age 59.

+ 2842 M xii. Daniel Leroy Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 19 Jan 1922 in Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 11 Dec 1986 at age 64.

Guy married Elizabeth.²⁶⁹ Elizabeth was born about 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA and died about Apr 1942 about age 52.

2843 M i. Paul H. Eichelberger ²⁶⁹ was born on 23 Jul 1914 and died on 2 Nov 1995 in Shippensburg, Cumberland Co, PA at age 81.

Sarah married Daniel Boesch ¹ on 30 Aug 1880. Daniel was born on 5 Feb 1858 and died on 3 Dec 1937 at age 79.

1946. Charles Kern Daron ¹ was born on 1 May 1875 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 30 Sep 1969 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 94.

General Notes: Married by Rev. G.W. Enders Raised family at 1215 S. Queen St., York, PA

Charles married Mary Susan Hess ¹ on 1 Jun 1897. Mary was born on 7 Nov 1875 and died on 16 Apr 1933 at age 57.

2846 M i. Charles Luther Daron ¹ was born on 12 Jan 1898 and died on 3 Jun 1958 at age 60.

+ 2847 F ii. Edna May Daron ¹ was born on 18 Jun 1899 and died on 3 Aug 1966 at age 67.

2848 F iii. Anna E. Daron ¹ was born on 3 Nov 1901 and died in 1988 at age 87.

Anna married Hilbert W. Leppo.¹ Hilbert was born in 1908 and died in 1963 at age 55.

+ 2849 F iv. Mabel C. Daron ¹ was born on 26 Aug 1904 and died on 22 Sep 1947 at age 43.

2851 M vi. Kern E. Daron ¹ was born on 4 Apr 1912 and died on 15 Jan 1925 at age 12.

1950. John Leonard Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 22 Mar 1867 in Rossvile, York County, PA and died on 31 Jul 1938 in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado at age 71.

Lyman married Rose Anna Mattmueller ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ on 19 Jun 1906 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA.

2854 M i. Lyman Theodore Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 22 Jul 1907 and died on 25 Mar 1990 in Arizona, USA at age 82.

1953. Laura E. Elicker ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 13 Mar 1882 and died on 12 Feb 1936 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 53.

2857 M i. Leonard L. Myers ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 25 May 1914 in Kralltown, Washington Twp, York Co., PA and died on 26 Aug 1983 in Est Berlin, Adams Co., PA at age 69.

Carl married Pearl Mansfield Reddig ¹ on 7 Mar 1918. Pearl was born on 7 Jun 1885 and died on 14 Sep 1940 at age 55.

Julia married S. Steuart Hoopper,²⁸² son of Samuel James Hoopper ²⁸² and Susie Steuart,²⁸² in 1910. S. was born about 1884 in Stony Ridge Farm in Dorchester Co., Maryland and died in 1972 about age 88.

1972. Dr. J. Leas Green ⁴⁷⁷ died on 29 Mar 1969 in Catonsville, MD and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Virginia.

Eighth Generation

Lenora married Henry Oliver Morrow.⁵⁸ Henry was born in 1877 and died in 1953 at age 76.

General Notes: 1. Edith L. Wellock, b. Between 1924 and 1925, California Find all individuals with events at this location, d. Bef Dec 2000
2. Chloe I. Wellock, b. 11 Jul 1926, Trinity County, California Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 16 Jul 2001
>3. Nona Emily Wellock
>4. Dr. Clyde Elmer Wellock, b. 1 Jan 1930, near Lewiston, Trinity County, California Find all individuals with events at this location, d. 27 Dec 2000, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California Find all individuals with events at this location
5. Delbert Frederick Wellock
>6. David Richard Wellock

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Weaverville, Trinity County, California.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Weaverville Judicial Township, Trinity, California, United States.

Meta married Benjamin R. Wellock,⁶³ ⁴⁸² son of Byron R. Wellock and Ethel H.,³⁴⁴ on 22 Jun 1906 in Weaverville, Trinity County, California.⁶³ Benjamin was born on 11 Mar 1906 in California, USA^⁶³ and died on 4 Jun 1976 in Trinity Co., CA^⁶³ at age 70.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Weaverville, Trinity County, California.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Weaverville Judicial Township, Trinity, California, United States.

2872 M iv. Dr. Clyde E. Wellock ³⁴⁴ ⁶⁴⁷ was born on 1 Jan 1930 in Trinity, California and died on 27 Dec 2000 in Glenn, California at age 70.

1988. Bernie Ivel Leas ⁴⁸² was born on 20 Jul 1908 in Trinity Co., CA^⁶³ and died on 28 Jan 1971 in Weaverville, Trinity County, California^⁶³ at age 62.

General Notes: Trinity County, California, Death Certificate 2 Feb 1971 Weaverville, Trinity County, California Find all individuals with events at this location [1]

* Document Number: X0003258 Instrument_Number: 319710010 Instrument_Type: DEATH CERTIFICATE Party_Name: LEAS BERNIE IVEL Event_Date: 01/28/1971 File_Date: 02/02/1971 Amendment_Date: Comments

Bernie Ivel Leas; died: January 28, 1971, 8:10 a.m.; Sex: Male; Color or Race: White; Birthplace: California; Date of birth: July 20, 1908; Age last birthday: 62; Name and birthplace of father: George W. Leas: Iowa; Name and birthplace of mother: Babette Gotz: Germany; Citizen of what country: USA Married; Name of Surviving Spouse: Zelda F. [Mathews] Leas; Last Occupation: Dept. Sheriff, 2 years(?), Trinity County Sheriff Office Place of Death: Trinity General Hospital; City or town: Weaverville Usual Residence: Weaverville, Trinity Burial: 1/30/71; Weaverville Cemetery Cause of death: massive left cerebral hemorhage

Bernie married Zelda Frances Mathews.⁶³ Zelda was born on 19 Aug 1909 in California, USA and died on 19 Jan 1990 in Trinity Co., CA at age 80.

2875 F i. Betty Diane Leas ⁶³ was born on 7 Feb 1935 in Trinity Co., CA and died on 10 Feb 1935.

1990. Vera Mae Leas ⁴⁸² was born on 14 Mar 1917 in Lewiston, Trinity, CA, died on 27 Jul 2005 in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California at age 88, and was buried in Crescent City Cemetery, Del Norte County, California.

General Notes: Vera Mae Williams died July 27, 2005, in Crescent City, at the age of 88.

Born in Lewiston on March 14, 1917, to Trinity County pioneers George W. and Babetta Goetz Leas, she lived on the family ranch located on Grass Valley Creek, attending grade school in the Grass Valley School, which was located above Snipe Gulch.

She was predeceased by husband Calvin Jackson, daughter Loretta June Haworth, and five sisters and brothers: Elizabeth Iverson, Amy Leas, Meta Wellock, Bernie and Leslie Leas.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Leslie Williams; her daughter Alta Schell (Rich); grandsons Calvin Glass Sr. (Esther), Dennis and Steven Dawley; granddaughter Donna Dawley and great-grandson Calvin Glass Jr.; nieces Nona Searcy, Maxine Rhodus, Phyllis Tedsen (Harry); and nephews Bernie F. Leas, Delbert (Barbara) and David (Peggy) Wellock.

She was a member of the Lewiston Grange since the age of 14, a longtime Rebekah Lodge member, and gave many years of volunteer service to St. Vincent De Paul in Crescent City.

Friends and family are welcome to attend services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1031 A Street, Crescent City, at 9 a.m., followed by graveside dedication and prayer at the Crescent City Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 6.

+ 2877 F i. Loretta June O'Day ⁶³ was born on 22 Mar 1936 in California, USA and died on 12 Jan 1985 in Sacramento County, California, USA at age 48.

1991. Zelda Eleanor Leas ⁶³ was born on 3 Apr 1909 in Shasta County, California and died on 11 Sep 1990 in Shasta County, California at age 81.

• United States Census: Resided, 1920, Precinct 6 Redding City 6, Shasta, California.

Zelda married Raymond Everett Bridgeford,⁶³ son of Charles W. Bridgeford ⁴⁸⁶ and Eva,⁴⁸⁶ on 1 Feb 1909 in Shasta Co, CA. Raymond was born 2 Aug 1910 or 16 Jul 1980 in Nebraska, USA and died on 12 Jun 1941 in Shasta Co, CA or Ventura Co, CA at age 30.

2880 M i. Elmo Jean Bridgeford was born between May 1928 and Jun 1928 in Nebraska, USA and died on 11 Feb 1988 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.^⁶³

General Notes: Charles got saved after he returned from WWII and was a strong Christian the remainder of his life--he always wore a little fishhook on his lapel so if he was asked if he was a fisherman he could say yes, I'm a fisher of men and then he would witness to them.

• United States Census: Resided, 1920, Precinct 6 Redding City 6, Shasta, California.

Charles married Agnes Josephine Friesen.,⁶³ daughter of Henry Abram Friesen ⁶³ and Henrietta "Hattie" Unger,.⁶³ Agnes was born on 18 Dec 1911 in Butterfield, Watonwan County, Minnesot and died on 12 Jun 1996 in Redding, Shasta County, California at age 84.

2003. Norma L. Peterson ²⁹³ was born on 21 Apr 1897 in Iowa, USA and died on 23 Sep 1972 in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California at age 75.

2885 F i. Patricia Lee Gregerson ²⁹³ was born on 16 Aug 1926 in Minnesota, USA and died on 22 Mar 1983 in Santa Clara County, California, USA at age 56.

2006. Nellie Hale ¹ was born on 15 Dec 1883 and died in Sep 1966 in Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa at age 82.

General Notes: 6 Jan 1950 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location [14]
The Mt. Pleasant News

* January Circle Entertains WSCS

The January Circle entertained the W. S. C. S. at the Methodist Church, Thursday afternoon.

During a short business meeting presided over by the president, Mrs. Lester Schuerman, reports from several of the secretaries and committees were given and approved.

Mrs. E. D. Russell, assistant circle leader, had charge of the worship service. Her theme was "The Whole of Love is My America." Mrs. Olive McClaran was pianist for the song service.

Prof. Oscar Butler, director of vocal music at Iowa Wesleyan College, and Carroll Rickey, one of the students, provided two choice musical numbers.

Mrs. W. R. Haymac, leader of the Circle, presented Mrs. Nellie Hale-McCosh, who introduced the guest speaker, Benjamin Luke, a student at Iowa Wesleyan College, who spoke of his homeland, India. Mr. Luke has as his goal a desire to see India benefit from America's advanced knowledge and experience, particularly along the Christian and agricultural lines.

Tea, cake, candles and nuts were served from a most attractive tea table, decorated with poinsettias and lighted tapers. Mrs. E. D. Russell presided at the tea table. Members of the Circle served.

10 Sep 1952 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location [15]
The Mt. Pleasant News

* Mt. P. Academy Reunion Held at Saunders Park

Twenty-five former students of the Mt. Pleasant Academy that was organized by the late Prof. Lincoln Antrim in 1897 and was closed in 1905 when he became County Superintendent of schools, and several friends, met for their annual picnic at the cabin in Saunders park, Sunday, September 7th [1952].

A delightful day was spent in reminiscing and visiting. A most excellent cooperative dinner was partaken of with zest and the coffee made and served by Mrs. Manly Frazer was a nice addition to the dinner.

The afternoon business meeting was called to order by the vice-president, Mrs. Laura Coe. After the routine business, letters from Harry E. Virden of 628 East Lime Street, Lakeland, Florida, and from Sadie Breazeale Moon of La Grange, California, were read and thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Lillian Maynard Whittaker told of visiting Mr. and Mrs. Virden, while in Florida. He asked that each sign their name and the list be sent him, which was done. Each one present told of memories of their school days and events of the past as well as the present.

It was gratifying to have ones attend who had been in the first year of school among them being: Fred Oldt; Mrs. Lillian Whittaker, and Lawrence D. Russell. One student of the opening of the school year of 1907 and who was in till it closed January 1903, State Representative Raymond Cornick and Mrs. Cornick were also present.

Ones known to have passed on within the last year were June Percival Myers, Mt. Pleasant; Edith Lynn Chandler in Maryland; Allan Reed in North Dakota; Jennie Reed Horton in Chicago; and Homer Payne of Wayland.

Officers for 1953 are: President, Elmer Reed; vice-president, Mrs. Laura Coe; sec.-treasurer, Mrs Grace Elliott. The reunion is to be the first Sunday in September at the cabin in Saunders.

Those attending were:

Nellie Hale McCosh, Winfield; Boyd Miller, Hillsboro; Grace Blakemore Murphy, Burlington; Elmer Reed, Mt. Pleasant; Ray Linderson, Lockridge; Arnold E. Rinner, Mt. Pleasant; Perry Frazer, Mt. Pleasant; Louis Rinner, Washington, Ia.; Lela Ford Lee, Mt. Pleasant; Edythe Hallowell, Mt. Pleasant; Eva Long Trueblood, Mt. Pleasant, Lillian Maynard Whittaker, Mt. Pleasant, Mable Eicher Rinner, Washington, Elizabeth Eicher Rinner, Mt. Pleasant, Emma Cox Rhum, Wayland; Ida M. Frazer, Mt. Pleasant, Maud Pickard Frary, Mt. Pleasant, Raymond Cornick, New London, C. E. Rhum, Wayland, Manly Frazer, Mt. Pleasant; Laura Binkson Coe, Mt. Pleasant, Grace Myers Elliott, Lockridge; Chester O. Elliott, Lockridge; Ada Bosworth Russell, Wayland; Mrs. Raymond Cornick, New London; Fred Oldt, Mt. Pleasant; A. C. Hinkson, Mt. P

Nellie married Arthur Benjiman McCosh.¹ ⁶² Arthur was born on 3 Dec 1879 in Henry County, Iowa, USA^⁶³ and died in 1939^⁶³ at age 60.

2886 M i. Leland McCosh ⁶³ was born on 5 Oct 1909 in Iowa, USA and died on 2 Feb 1984 at age 74.

2008. Hubert Maple Leas ⁴⁸⁹ was born on 22 Dec 1886 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Nov 1965 in Fort Collins, CO at age 78, and was buried on 16 Nov 1965 in Denver, Arapahoe, CO.^³³

Harriet married Arthur Oliver ⁴⁹⁴ on 7 Mar 1908 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Arthur was born about 1880 and died in 1965^⁴⁹⁵ about age 85.

2888 F i. Bliss Leas Oliver ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 15 Sep 1908 in Indiana, USA and died on 5 Sep 1992 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA at age 83.

2889 M ii. Francis Berthold Oliver was born on 11 Nov 1909 in Indiana, USA^⁴⁹⁴ and died on 11 Apr 1986 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA at age 76.

Harriet next married Alfred Burge ²⁹⁸ on 21 Aug 1918 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Alfred was born on 24 Oct 1869 in Indiana, USA and died on 25 Apr 1933 in Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 63.

Eleanor married Burl Warden Lugar,⁴⁹⁴ son of Barnabas (Barney) Lugar ⁴⁹⁴ and Nancy Agnes Culbertson,⁴⁹⁴ on 10 Nov 1906 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Burl was born in 1885 and died in 1965 at age 80.

2890 M i. Lease Warden Lugar ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 23 Apr 1907 and died on an unknown date.

2891 M ii. Joseph H. Lugar ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 1 Mar 1909 in Indiana, USA and died on 3 Dec 1987 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 78.

2892 F iii. Betty Jane Lugar ⁴⁹⁵ was born in 1916 and died on an unknown date.

2017. Joseph Harrison "Harry" Leas ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 18 Nov 1891 in Grant County, Indiana, USA,^²⁹⁷ died on 25 Oct 1972 in Grant County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁹⁵ at age 80, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

Joseph married Dessie Ellen Fornshell,⁴⁹⁴ daughter of Arthur Fornshell ⁴⁹⁸ and Martha Wollard,⁴⁹⁸ on 23 Dec 1913 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Dessie was born on 25 Mar 1896,^⁴⁹⁵ died on 2 Feb 1981 at age 84, and was buried in Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2893 M i. William Arthur Leas ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 23 Jan 1915, died on 25 Feb 2003 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁴⁹ at age 88, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.

+ 2894 M ii. Harry Edwin Leas ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 27 Jan 1919,^⁴⁹⁵ died on 21 May 1971^⁴⁹⁵ at age 52, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.^³⁰

Mary married A. Byall ⁴⁹⁵ on 22 Dec 1917 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. A. was born in 1884 and died on an unknown date.

Ralph married Ruey Glee Slusher,¹ ⁴⁹⁶ ⁶⁵⁰ daughter of William Carson Slusher ⁶⁵⁰ and Daisy May Riggs,⁶⁵⁰ on 29 Jun 1918 in Wells County, Indiana, USA.⁶⁵⁰ Ruey was born on 29 Aug 1899 in Indiana, USA, died on 24 Jul 1989 at age 89, and was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Van Buren, Van Buren County, Indiana, USA.^⁴⁹⁴

2896 M i. Norman Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 2 Jan 1919,^⁴⁹⁷ died on 10 Apr 1919, and was buried in Van Buren Cemetery, Van Buren, Grant County, Indiana, USA.^⁴⁹⁷

+ 2897 F ii. Lillian Ruth Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 15 Feb 1920 in Wells County, Indiana, USA,^⁶⁵¹ died on 6 Jan 1982 in Wells County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁹⁵ at age 61, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA.^⁶⁵²

+ 2898 M iii. Gail Eugene Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 22 Nov 1922 in Wells County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁵¹ and died on 15 Dec 2010 in Wells County, Indiana, USA at age 88.

+ 2899 M iv. James "Jim" Cleatus Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born about 1925 in Indiana, USA^⁶⁵¹ and died on 12 Jun 2010 in Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana, USA about age 85.

+ 2901 M vi. Donald Keith Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 23 Apr 1927 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA, died on 27 Aug 2000 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA at age 73, and was buried in Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA.

+ 2902 M vii. Robert "Bob" Dale Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 14 Sep 1932 in Wells County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁹⁵ and died on 24 Nov 2019 in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, USA at age 87.

+ 2903 M viii. Jackie Lee "Jack" Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 2 Sep 1937 in Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana, USA,^⁴⁹⁵ died on 19 Jun 2008 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA at age 70, and was buried on 22 Jun 2008 in Asbury Cemetery, Montpelier, Wells County, Indiana.

2033. Cyril Andrew "Todd" McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 15 Aug 1879 in Douglas Township, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 24 Sep 1936 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA at age 57.

Cyril married Clara Johnson ³⁰⁵ on 12 Jul 1910 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Clara was born in 1892 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas, USA.

Cyril next married Effie Blanche Erlewine ³⁰⁵ on 23 Mar 1915 in Douglas Township, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Effie was born on 18 Jul 1893 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 23 Apr 1929 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 35.

+ 2904 F i. Eunice Irene McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 25 Jan 1915 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 8 Aug 1998 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 83.

+ 2905 F ii. Arlene F. McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born about 1918 in Iowa, USA and died in 1937 about age 19.

+ 2906 M iii. Thomas Raymond McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 4 Nov 1918 in Iowa, USA and died on 2 Feb 1996 in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri, USA at age 77.

2907 F iv. Pauline Fern McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 25 Feb 1922 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died in Dec 1977 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 55.

Pauline married Leonard Glenn Miller.³⁰⁵ Leonard was born in 1901 in Iowa, USA and died in 1973 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 72.

2908 M v. Carl Leslie McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 29 Sep 1923 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 18 Oct 1988 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA at age 65.

2909 M vi. Harry Lyle McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 10 Dec 1924 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 8 May 2010 in Iowa, USA at age 85.

Harry married Lois C. Hatcher ³⁰⁵ on 7 Mar 1946. Lois was born on 28 Feb 1924 in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 17 Jan 2011 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA at age 86.

2910 M vii. Dean Jack McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born in 1925 and died in 1930 at age 5.

2911 F viii. Donna Mae McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 27 Dec 1927 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 30 Jun 2004 in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 76.

Donna married Francis Lavern Vittitoe ³⁰⁵ on 18 Dec 1948 in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Francis was born on 2 Feb 1922 in Modale, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 13 Sep 1998 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA at age 76.

2044. Lemuel Jacob Lane ³⁰⁸ was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Snicarte, Mason County, Illinois, USA and died on 6 Jun 1958 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA at age 83.

Lemuel married Etta Ermina Minnie Reed ³⁰⁸ on 27 Sep 1896 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA. Etta was born on 24 Sep 1877 in Nebraska, USA and died on 2 Sep 1968 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA at age 90.

+ 2916 M v. Ralph Vernon Lane ³⁰⁸ was born on 14 Sep 1909 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA and died on 15 Jun 1981 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA at age 71.

2919 F ii. Miriam Faye Cooper ⁴ was born in 1922 and died on an unknown date.

2064. Ruth Kirkpatrick ¹⁶⁰ was born on 19 Mar 1900 in Clinton County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 May 1999 in Frankfort, IN at age 99.

Ruth married William John Edmunds ¹⁶⁰ on 7 May 1927.¹⁶⁰ William was born on 15 Feb 1899 in Wisconsin, USA and died on 29 Dec 1982 in Frankfort, IN at age 83.

2925 F i. Dorothy Anne Edmunds ¹⁶⁰ was born on 25 Sep 1929 in Stewardson, IL and died on 6 Apr 2000 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA at age 70.

2926 M ii. John Ora Edmunds ¹⁶⁰ was born on 20 Jul 1931 in Stewardson, IL.

Frank married Mary Adeline Bishop.,¹ ¹⁶⁰ daughter of James Lenox Bishop ¹⁶⁰ and Emily Louisa Jane Scherer,.¹⁶⁰ Mary was born on 3 Feb 1901 in Hampshire County, Virginia, USA and died on 16 Jan 1993 in Frankfort, IN at age 91.

Robert next married Doris L. King ⁶⁵⁴ in 1946 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, USA. Doris was born on 30 May 1923 in Lockport, IL, died on 16 Oct 2010 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, USA at age 87, and was buried in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville.

2071. Arthur Bowers Leas ¹⁶⁰ was born on 17 May 1905 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died on 1 Jul 1993 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 88.

Arthur married Lavone Dunn ¹⁶⁰ in 1924. Lavone was born on 10 Apr 1904 in St. Joseph, Champaign County, Illinois, USA and died in Apr 1978 in Bradenton, FL at age 74.

General Notes: Information provided by Dorthy M. Sparks, granddaughter of William Carlton Leas

Carey married Della Frances Bullock,¹⁶⁰ daughter of John Bullock ⁵⁰⁷ and Roxana Sharp,⁵⁰⁷ on 8 Jan 1914. Della was born on 12 Apr 1894.^⁵⁰⁷

2934 M i. Marion Dale Christy ¹⁶⁰ was born on 10 Dec 1916^⁵⁰⁷ and died on 24 Jan 1917.

2936 M iii. Paul William Christy ¹⁶⁰ was born on 16 Dec 1920^⁵⁰⁷ and died on 20 Aug 1921.

Carey next married Sylvia Conrades Wright ⁵⁰⁷ on 22 Nov 1942. Sylvia was born about 1892 and died on an unknown date.

2078. Clara Lucile Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 1 Oct 1901 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 26 Jan 1955 in Covington, IN at age 53, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Clara was Lucille Leas.

Clara married Frank Davidson,¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ son of Howard Samuel Davidson ⁶⁵⁵ and Mary Elizabeth Keeling,⁶⁵⁵ on 14 Jun 1924 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA. Frank was born on 12 Sep 1900 in Wallace, IN, died on 24 Jun 1972 in Champaign, IL at age 71, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

2079. Freeman Arthur Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 20 Aug 1908 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Nov 1963 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 55, and was buried in Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

General Notes: Graduated from Indiana University in 1929. He was a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. (http://www.thetachi.org/REPOSITORY/UNMANAGED_CONTENT/Rattle/2005/Fall/Chapter%20Eternal.pdf)

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Ward 21, Indianapolis, Washington Township, Marion, Indiana, United States.

Freeman married Mary Ann Kafoure,¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ daughter of John Soloman Kafoure ⁶⁵⁶ and Mazna Abo Haider,⁶⁵⁶ on 18 Aug 1930 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Mary was born on 14 Apr 1910 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 Mar 1993 at age 82, and was buried in Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Ward 21, Indianapolis, Washington Township, Marion, Indiana, United States.

+ 2941 F i. Cynthia Mazna Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 9 Jul 1938 in Indiana, USA and died on 31 Oct 1997 in Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas, USA^⁶⁵⁷ at age 59.

2080. Forrest Edwin Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 7 Oct 1912 in Veedersburg, Fountain County, Indiana, USA, died on 5 Oct 1958 at age 45, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Churchyard, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

Forrest married Amelia Jane Ermann ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ on 18 Feb 1940. Amelia was born on 29 Apr 1919, died on 23 Oct 2000 at age 81, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Churchyard, Fountain County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Amelia was Jane Erhman.

Mary married Robert Gordon Phillips ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ on 22 Aug 1942 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA. Robert was born on 16 Sep 1917 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA, died on 2 Oct 2001 in Florida, USA at age 84, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Robert was Gordon Phillips.

2085. Paul Leroy "Roy" Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 13 Apr 1901 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ and died on 1 Dec 1958 in Wingate, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 57.

Paul married Bernice Lucille Brucker,¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁹ daughter of Sophary Frank Brucker ³¹⁹ and Salina Jane (Jennie) Brees,³¹⁹ on 25 Oct 1924 in Marion County, Indiana, USA.³¹⁹ Bernice was born on 27 Jun 1903 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana, USA and died on 16 Aug 1978 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 75.

+ 2956 F i. Shirley Ann Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 29 May 1930 in Wingate, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ and died on 9 Nov 2008 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ at age 78.

2957 F ii. Carolyn Kay Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born in 1934 in Indiana, USA and died in Jan 1982 in Indiana, USA at age 48.

+ 2958 M iii. Richard L. Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 28 Oct 1936 in Wingate, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ and died on 11 Dec 2012 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN^³¹⁹ at age 76.

Claude married Eva Kathleen Peters ⁴ in 1916. Eva was born in 1895 in Camden, IL.

Vivian married Vincent Harold Vanwinkle ⁴ in 1936. Vincent was born in 1916 in Littleton, IL.

Maud married Fred H. Hoelscher ⁴ in 1915. Fred was born in 1889 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes:
Residence, 1910, Northboro, Page County, Iowa 51647 living with his parents.

Franklin married Lou Copeland ⁴ in 1922. Lou was born in 1906 in Calico Rock, AR and died on an unknown date.

2967 F i. Lillian Louise Leas ⁴ was born in 1923 and died on an unknown date.

2094. Blanche May Leas ¹⁶² was born on 9 May 1903 in Northboro, Page County, Iowa, died on 7 Dec 1994 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas^¹⁶² at age 91, and was buried on 10 Dec 1994 in Butler Creek Cemetery; Sulpher Springs, Benton County, Arkansas.^¹⁶²

Blanche married Cyrus Erwin McGowan,¹⁶² son of Luther A. McGowan ¹⁶² and Mary Bunner,¹⁶² on 23 Dec 1922 in Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas. Cyrus was born on 2 Feb 1898 in Newton, Harvey County, KS^⁴ and died on 13 Dec 1957^¹⁶² at age 59.

2973 F v. Nina Kathleen McGowan ⁴ was born on 15 Dec 1940 and died on 13 May 1941.

2974 M vi. Leroy John McGowan ⁴ was born on 14 Sep 1945 and died on 4 Feb 1946.

2095. Floyd Walter Leas ¹⁶² was born on 23 Apr 1905 in Iowa, USA, died on 22 Feb 1976 at age 70, and was buried in Oxford Cemetery; Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas.

Floyd married Evaline Elizabeth Spittler.¹⁶² Evaline was born about 1908, died on 1 Jan 1973 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas about age 65, and was buried in Oxford Cemetery; Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas.

+ 2975 M i. Myron Gene Leas ¹⁶² was born on 25 Sep 1927 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, USA, died on 31 May 2001 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas at age 73, and was buried on 4 Jun 2001 in Oxford Cemetery; Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas.

2098. Frederick Roy Leas ⁵¹³ was born in 1909 in Northboro, IA, died on 3 Jan 1988 at age 79, and was buried in Southwest City Cemetery, Southwest City, , Missouri. Another name for Frederick was Frederick Ray.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Prairie Township, McDonald, McDonald, Missouri.

Frederick married Sarah Irene Drennan ⁵¹³ in 1934.⁴ Sarah was born in 1911-1912 in Kansas.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Prairie Township, McDonald, McDonald, Missouri.

+ 2976 M i. James Elworth Leas was born on 9 Jan 1935 in Southwest City, , Mo, died on 7 May 2001 in Beverly Health Care Center of Anderson, MO at age 66, and was buried in Southwest City Cemetery, Southwest City, , Missouri.

Grace married James Russell Underwood ⁴ in 1935. James was born in 1909 in Grove, OK.

Pearl married Clarence Harold Walthall ⁴ in 1938. Clarence was born in 1909 in Bantin Hill, AR and died on an unknown date.

2102. Fannie Ethel Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 15 Dec 1882 in Green City, Sullivan Co, MO and died on 16 Apr 1967 in Great Falls, Montana at age 84.

Fannie married William Watson Niven ¹ ³²² on 3 Jun 1908 in Green City, MO. William was born on 13 Jun 1874 in Forth, Parish Of Carnwath, Lanarkshire and died on 24 Apr 1959 in Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana, USA at age 84.

2107. Ruth Leas ¹ ³²² was born on 13 Jun 1894 in Green City, MO and died on an unknown date.

2989 M i. Foster Norman Ball ¹ ⁵¹⁶ was born on 12 Apr and died on 12 Nov 1969 in Dodge City, KS.

2990 M ii. Claud Ball ¹ ⁵¹⁶ was born on 21 Feb 1914 and died in Dec 1918 at age 4.

2108. Oran Carter Leas ³²⁶ was born on 27 Aug 1894, died on 9 May 1973 at age 78, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Oran married Chloa Mae Burgin.,³²⁶ daughter of David Burgin ³²⁶ and Maleana Belle Singleton,.³²⁶ Chloa was born on 25 Jul 1899 in Missouri, USA,^³²⁶ died on 10 Nov 1968^³²⁶ at age 69, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 2994 M iii. O. C. "Bud" Leas ⁶⁶⁰ was born on 28 Jan 1926 in Missouri, USA^⁶⁶¹ and died on 5 Jun 1998 in Climax Springs, Camden County, MO^⁶⁶¹ at age 72.

2109. Ollie Thesel Leas ⁵¹⁸ was born on 17 Mar 1896, died on 15 Jun 1982 at age 86, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Ollie married Virgil Tallmadge Roberts.⁵¹⁸ Virgil was born on an unknown date, died on 2 Oct 1938, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2995 F i. Jaunita Louise Roberts ⁵¹⁸ was born in 1920, died on 22 Jul 1927 at age 7, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.^³²⁶

+ 2996 M ii. Dale Leon Roberts was born on 6 Jul 1923^³²⁶ and died on 9 May 2003 at age 79.

2110. Mary Letha Leas ³²⁶ was born on 16 May 1905, died on 10 Dec 1979 at age 74, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Mary married George Washington Tharp , Jr..,³²⁶ son of George Washington Tharp , Sr. ³²⁶ and Living. George was born on 3 Apr 1905, died on 25 Apr 1978 at age 73, and was buried in Hawkeye Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

+ 2997 M i. Murlan G. Tharp was born on 13 Apr 1931 and died on 25 Oct 2003^⁶⁶² at age 72.

2114. Lorena Leas ⁴ was born in 1905 in Jasper County, Missouri, USA and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: # Name: Lorena LEAS
# Given Name: Lorena
# Surname: Leas
# Sex: F
# _UID: 0DE2E1EB011F6D4695ACAE5CF3BE687365E9
# Change Date: 26 Feb 2006
# Birth: 1905 in Jasper Co., MO
# Reference Number: Leas GB p74,75

Father: Arthur M. LEAS b: 31 MAY 1871 in Sullivan County, MO
Mother: Ella TICE b: 1887

Marriage 1 Maurice F. LEETE b: 1901

* Married: 1925

Children

1. Has No Children Billy Jack LEETE b: 1929
2. Has No Children Living LEETE
3. Has No Children Living LEETE
4. Has No Children Living LEETE

Amy married George Benjamin Deem ⁴ in 1930. George was born in 1897 in Weir City, KS.

2125. Riley Ester Singley , Sr. ³²¹ was born on 19 Aug 1898 near Mystic, MO, died on 17 May 1969 at age 70, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Riley married Catherine Guffey ³²⁶ on 11 Nov 1919.³²⁵ Catherine was born on 4 Feb 1899^³²⁵ and died on 16 Oct 1987^³²⁵ at age 88.

3004 M i. Riley Ester Singley , Jr. ³²⁶ was born on 3 Oct 1920 and died on 29 Oct 1968 at age 48.

Hazel married Jerry Earl Fields.³²⁵ Jerry was born on 27 Nov 1904 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri and died on 8 Nov 1958 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA at age 53.

3006 M ii. Jerry Leon Fields ³²⁵ was born on 5 Aug 1936 in Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri and died on 28 Oct 1986 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at age 50.

3007 M iii. James Douglas Fields ³²⁵ was born on 14 Feb 1946 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA and died on 14 Feb 1946 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA.

2138. Mabel Ivis Wilson ¹ ⁶⁹ was born on 10 Jan 1908, died on 24 Nov 1980 at age 72, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

Mabel married Dora Dean Martin.,³²⁶ son of Frank Blair Martin ³²⁶ and Selma I. Green,.³²⁶ Dora was born on 27 Aug 1901, died on 2 Mar 1978 at age 76, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

3011 M i. Ross Dean Martin ³²⁶ was born on 30 Oct 1926, died on 19 Jan 1927, and was buried in Green City Cemetery, Green City, Sullivan Co., MO.

2146. William Morgan Leas ¹ ³³¹ was born on 23 Oct 1898 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA and died on 23 May 1977 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA at age 78.

William married Ruth Lee Will.¹ ³³¹ Ruth was born on 18 Dec 1906 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA^³³³ and died on 10 Jul 1969 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA^³³³ at age 62.

3019 F i. Nancy Ann Leas ³³³ was born on 14 Nov 1942 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA and died on 14 Nov 1942 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA.

Living married William Henry McDaniel Jr.¹ ³³¹ William was born on 30 Nov 1938 in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida, USA and died on 25 Oct 1994 in Atlanta, , Georgia, USA at age 55.

2149. Roy David Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 13 Apr 1903 in New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Mar 1934 in Preble County, Ohio, USA at age 30, and was buried in Fort Jefferson Cemetery, Fort Jefferson, Darke County, Ohio, USA.

3021 M i. Gilbert Harlan Leas ¹⁷⁰ was born on 15 Mar 1925 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA and died on 22 Mar 1925 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

2150. Weltha Mae Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Apr 1905 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Feb 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 45, and was buried in Memorial Park, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes:
# Birth: 15 APR 1905 in Ft. Jefferson, Neave twp, Darke Co., OH
# Death: of of cancer 9 FEB 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery Co, OH
# Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co, Ohio

Weltha married Samuel Marker ¹ ⁴ on 8 Jan 1927. Samuel was born on 13 Nov 1900 and died on 9 Aug 1969 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^¹⁷⁰ at age 68.

+ 3022 M i. Samuel Richard Marker ¹⁷⁰ was born on 22 Nov 1927 and died on 3 Oct 1951 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 23.

2151. Herman Andrew "Bill" Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 15 Dec 1906 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 12 Apr 1989 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

Herman married Mary Lucille Moormans,¹ ⁴ daughter of Charles Henry "Carl" Moormans ³³ and Anna May Frame,³³ on 13 Sep 1924 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA. Mary was born on 31 Jul 1905 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Mar 1987 in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California, USA at age 81, and was buried on 11 Mar 1987 in Oakwood.P, Chats, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Californa, USA.^³³

2152. Guy Delta Leas ¹ was born on 14 Jun 1909 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 28 Feb 1981 in Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Georgia, USA at age 71, and was buried in Naranja, Florida, USA.

Guy next married Beatrice Orilla Shumaker,¹ daughter of Charles William Shumaker ⁵⁴² and Rosena Meitzler,⁵⁴² on 23 Jan 1938 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA. Beatrice was born on 26 May 1902 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA, died on 15 Dec 1993 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA at age 91, and was buried in South Lawn Cemetery, Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

Guy next married Della Cecelia Polanis ¹ ⁴ on 26 Jun 1943. Della was born on 25 Sep 1920^⁴ and died on 10 Dec 2000^¹⁷⁰ at age 80.

2153. Kathryn Rosella Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 10 Apr 1913 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 16 Oct 1989 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 76, and was buried in St. Andrews Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

Kathryn married Henry John Miller ¹ ⁴ on 15 Jul 1931. Henry was born on 7 Nov 1904^¹⁷⁰ and died on 8 May 1987 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA^¹⁷⁰ at age 82.

3029 M i. James Anthony Miller ¹⁷⁰ was born on 22 May 1932 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA and died on 10 Apr 1993 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 60.

3030 M ii. William Richard Miller ¹⁷⁰ was born on 28 Sep 1934 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA and died on 6 Jun 1988 at age 53.

2154. Edwin Ephraim Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 18 Apr 1915 in Fort Jefferson, Neave Township, Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Jan 1998 in Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 82, and was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Eldorado.

General Notes: Edwin E. Leas Sr.
Edwin E. Leas Sr., 82, formerly of Monroe Central Road, West Manchester, died Friday, Jan. 9, at The Brethren's Home in Greenville.

Born April 18, 1915, in Darke County, he was the son of the late Richard Hayes and Rosa Mae (Noggle) Leas. He retired in 1981 after 24 years as custodian at the C.R. Coblentz School District. He was previously employed by International Harvester for 25 years until the plant moved from Richmond, Ind., in the 1950s.

Mr. Leas had been a member of Price's Creek Church of the Brethren since 1948, and had held many offices, including deacon, during his membership. He was a member of the Preble County Historical Society; a member of Preble's Little Turtles camping club since 1972, and the club's chaplain from 1972 to 1994. He was also a member of the Slowdowners Camping Club; and a member of the Darke County Ostomy Club.

He served as a 4-H leader for 10 years; was a member of the Senior Citizens' Participants Council for 10 years; Triple L Senior Citizens Club; Preble County Coalition for the Elderly; and Farm Bureau Council #3.

In 1984, he and his wife were chosen Outstanding Seniors of the Year, and the same year, he was also the Senior Citizens' Pork Festival King.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo (Shelley) Leas, whom he married June 27, 1936; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Bill Jones of New Paris, Joellen and Lou Driggs of Eaton; one son and daughter-in-law, Edwin Jr. and Fanny Leas of Eaton; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Verna Leas of Richmond, Ind.; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Roy Leas, Guy Leas, Herman Leas, Richard Leas and Eugene Leas; and two sisters, Wealtha Marker and Kathryn Miller.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Girton-Schmidt-Boucher Michael Chapel, West Manchester, with the Rev. David D. Shetler officiating. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery, Eldorado.

Memorial contributions may be made to Price's Creek Church of the Brethren.

Edwin married Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" Shelly ¹ ⁴ on 27 Jun 1936. Mary was born on 23 Jun 1918 in Darke County, Ohio, USA,^¹⁷⁰ died on 1 Feb 2004 in Greenbrier Nursing Center, Eaton, Lorain County, Ohio, USA at age 85, and was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Eldorado.

2156. Vernon Eugene Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 11 Jun 1920 in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA and died on 4 Aug 1972 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA at age 52.

Vernon next married Norma Pauline Snyder ¹ ⁴ on 17 Mar 1945. Norma was born on 4 Jun 1925 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^¹⁷⁰ and died on 27 Aug 1992 in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida, USA^¹⁷⁰ at age 67.

+ 3037 M i. Richard Kent Leas ⁶⁶³ was born on 5 Jan 1946 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA, died on 22 May 1999 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA at age 53, and was buried in West Point Cemetery, Liberty, ? Co, IN.

2157. Dale Hubert Leas ¹ ⁴ was born on 10 Aug 1925 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA, died on 1 Feb 2002 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: LEAS (Richmond, IN)-- Dale Leas, 76, 3709 Skyline Drive, died Friday at teh Veterans Administration Medical Center in Dayton. He was a former employee of the Coca Cola Bottling Company. Survivors include his wife, Verna, one daughter: Linda Leas of Centerville, and one son: David Leas of Evansville. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Riggle-Waltermann Mortuary. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Monday. Entombment will be in Earlham Mausoleum.
[February 4, 2002]

Dale married Verna Marie Gorby,¹ ⁴ daughter of Lodes Mark Gorby ¹ and Mabel Muriel Stotts,¹ on 10 May 1947 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Verna was born on 7 Mar 1928 in Athens Co, Ohio and died on 18 Oct 2006 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA at age 78.

+ 3040 M ii. David Dale Leas ¹⁷⁰ was born on 10 Jul 1953 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA and died on 5 Dec 2015 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁶⁴ at age 62.

2159. Howard W. Leas ¹ was born on 5 Feb 1916 in Darke County, Ohio, USA, died on 2 Aug 1996 in Troy, Miami Co, Ohio at age 80, and was buried in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, , KY. Another name for Howard was W. Howard.

General Notes: Greenville Daily Monday, Aug. 5, 1996

W. HOWARD LEAS, 80, of 519 Mumford Dr., Troy, died at Stouder Memorial Hospital, Troy. Mr. LEAS was b. Feb. 5, 1916, in Darke County, son of William Andrew and Elsie Agnes (BAKER) LEAS. His first wife, Bernice (METZCAR), d. in 1975. A brother is also deceased.

He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church of Troy, the Franklin Lodge No. 14 F&AM; Franklin Chapter No. 24 RAM; Franklin Council No. 14 R&SM; Coleman Commandery No. 17 K.T.; and member and past patron of Troy Chapter No. 256 Order of Eastern Star. A World War II U. S. Navy veteran, he was a graduate of Palestine High School. Mr. LEAS retired as a refrigeration service engineer from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1970 and retired from Dettmer Hospital, Troy in 1980.

Surviving are his wife, Pauline (WOOLUM); one son, James A. LEAS of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter, Judy LEAS of Lancaster, Calif.; a stepson, Jim OWENS of Troy; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul (Wanda) NAPIER of Troy; one brother, Donald LEAS of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister, Vivian W. WILLIAMS of Laughlin, Nev.; eight stepgrandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held...Tues. at Baird Funeral Home, Troy...Burial will be in Miami Memorial Park, Covington."

Howard married Bernice Metzger ¹ on 12 Mar 1938.⁴ Bernice was born on 24 Apr 1916 in Troy, Miami Co, Ohio^⁴ and died in 1975 at age 59.

Howard next married Lucy Pauline Woolum.,¹ ⁶⁶⁵ daughter of Jesse A Woolum ¹ ⁶⁶⁶ and Rosie Bell Bradshaw,.¹ ⁶⁶⁶ Lucy was born on 2 May 1921 in Bell Co. KY, died on 19 Jun 2010 in Troy, Miami Co, Ohio at age 89, and was buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Williamsburg, , Kentucky.^⁶⁶⁵

Alta married Thomas Matthew Jones ¹ ³⁴⁰ in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA. Thomas was born on 10 Feb 1883.

Clarance married Edna Vista Williams ¹ ³⁴⁰ on 13 Jul 1918. Edna was born on 2 May 1894.

2180. Phillip W. Y. Lease ¹ was born on 25 Jan 1913 in Brazos, Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA, died on 21 Jul 1978 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 65, and was buried on 9 Aug 1978 in Greenwood Mem. Pk., Phoemiz, AZ.

Phillip married Virginia Ruby Aull.¹ ³⁴⁰ Virginia was born on 5 Aug 1915 in El Paso, TX, died on 23 Apr 1996 in Tucumcari, Quay Co., NM at age 80, and was buried on 27 Apr 1996 in Tucumcari Memorial Park, Tucumcari, NM.

2182. Clarice Emily Hines ¹ ¹⁶⁹ was born on 9 Oct 1918 in Roosevelt, Duchesne Co., Utah, USA and died on 20 May 1984 in Alamosa, Alamosa Co., Colorado, USA at age 65.

Clarice married Clad Poulson Christensen ¹ ¹⁶⁹ on 20 Jun 1941 in El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, USA. Clad was born on 15 Jun 1915 in Sanford, Conejos Co., Colorado, USA and died on 12 Oct 1982 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA at age 67.

2205. Leon Duckwall Leas ⁵²⁴ was born on 30 Dec 1891, died in 1952 at age 61, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

Leon married Florence A. Thum,⁶⁶⁸ daughter of Charles A. Thum ¹⁸¹ ⁶⁶⁸ and Blanche Smock,⁶⁶⁸ on 14 Dec 1914 in Preble County, Ohio, USA. Florence was born on 27 Jun 1889 in Broken Bow, Custer County, NE,^¹⁷⁹ died in 1972 at age 83, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

3070 M ii. James E. Leas ⁵²⁵ was born on 25 Apr 1919 in Ohio, USA,^⁶⁶⁹ died on 20 Jun 1985 in Anderson Twp, Hamilton Co, Ohio^⁶⁶⁹ at age 66, and was buried in Arlington Memorial Gdns., Cincinnati, , Ohio.^⁶⁶⁹

2211. Irene Violet Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 22 Mar 1905 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 13 Apr 1992 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, USA at age 87, and was buried in Preble Memory Gardens, West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁵²⁸

General Notes: She was a teacher. Irene taught music and at age fifty she received a teaching degree; she taught second and third grades at Brookville, Ohio.

Irene married Paul L. Bilger ⁶⁷⁰ on 17 May 1924 in U.B. Church, Beardshear Chapel, Dayton, , Ohio. Paul was born about 1903.

2212. Fredrick Asa Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 21 Apr 1907 in West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio, USA,^⁴ died on 13 Jul 1994 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA^⁴ at age 87, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: He was a NCR employee for 41 years. He was a volunteer at Miami Valley Hospital for twenty years.

Fredrick married Dorothea L. Schowbocker ⁶⁷¹ about 1934. Dorothea was born on 10 Aug 1909 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA, died on 26 Apr 1996 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 86, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

2213. Marjorie Eleanor Leas ³⁵¹ was born on 18 Jul 1914 in Preble County, Ohio, USA, died on 28 Nov 2007 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA at age 93, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Marjorie Eikenbery

Family-Placed Obituary

EIKENBERY, Marjorie E. age 93, of Brookville, Ohio and formerly of Lewisburg, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on July 18, 1914 in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Earl and Merle (Davis) Leas. She was a 1933 graduate of Monroe High School and from 1966 to 1986 she was a secretary for Tri County North Schools in Lewisburg. She was a member and former secretary for the Lewisburg United Methodist Church and was active along with her husband in their work for the Lewisburg Leader. Member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority in Lewisburg, In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. "Dutch" Eikenbery in 1992; sisters, Helen & Jeanette Leas in 1920 and Irene Bilger in 1992; brother, Fred A. Leas in 1994. She is survived by her sons, Terry L. Eikenbery of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Tod A. Eikenbery of Spotsylvania, Virginia, Steven K. Eikenbery of Centerville, Ohio and Kris J. Eikenbery of Bowling Green, Ohio; niece, Linda Leas of Dayton, Ohio and very special friend, Janie Norris of Lewisburg; nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 3147 U.S. Rt. 40 East, Lewisburg, with Rev. Michael Pratt, Rev. David Justis and Pastor Ron Gonia officiating. Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family in Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg. Family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Homes, 411 North Commerce St., Lewisburg. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society-Southwest Office, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 or to the Lewisburg Emergency Unit, P.O. Box 697, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com
Published in the Dayton Daily News on 12/2/2007.

Marjorie married Harold Alonzo "Dutch" Eikenbery.³⁵¹ Harold was born on 18 Nov 1913 in Darke County, Ohio, USA,^⁵²⁸ died on 9 Mar 1992 in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio, USA^⁵²⁸ at age 78, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁵²⁸

3077 M iv. Tod Allan Eikenbery ³⁵¹ was born on 12 Apr 1938 in Wayne County, Indiana, USA,^⁵²⁸ died on 7 May 2017 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA^⁵²⁸ at age 79, and was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, USA.^⁵²⁸

Deane married Dorothy Belle Leeper ⁴ in 1931. Dorothy was born in 1907 in Rome City, Noble Co, Indiana.

2234. Edward A. Schrader ¹ ¹⁹¹ was born on 4 Aug 1912 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Mar 1978 in Boca Raton, FL at age 65.

Edward married Aimee Adele St. John ¹ ¹⁹¹ on 28 Feb 1941 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. Aimee was born in 1911 in Vineyard Haven, Mass and died on 24 Nov 1994 in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA at age 83.

Nathaniel married Emma Ernistine Burum,³⁶⁶ daughter of Samuel Ernest Burum ³⁶⁶ and Mary Ellen Hurst,³⁶⁶ on 16 Jun 1937 in Dinuba, Tulare Co., California. Emma was born on 7 Nov 1916 in Dinuba, Tulare Co., California and died on 3 Mar 2000 in Fresno, CA at age 83.

General Notes: Hambleton Frederick LEAS
b: 01 Apr 1913 in Fresno, California WWII, USA
m: 17 Jan 1940 in at home of her parents in
Dinuba, Tulare Co., California, Rev. S. M. Cheek
officiating
d: Mar 1999 in Fresno, California
Burial: 09 Mar 1999
Fresno Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co.,
California
Military service: Bet. 1942 - 1945
Captain,USA, Airborne, participated in
crossing of the Rhine.
Religion:
Member, First Congregational Church,
Fresno, California

Hambleton married Amanda Louise Burum,³⁶⁶ daughter of Samuel Ernest Burum ³⁶⁶ and Mary Ellen Hurst,³⁶⁶ on 17 Jan 1940 in Dinuba, Tulare Co., California. Amanda was born on 3 Apr 1914 in Dinuba, Tulare Co., California and died on 4 Oct 1957 in Fresno, Fresno Co., California at age 43.

2239. Edith May "Katherine" Evans ²⁹ was born on 1 Aug 1887 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 10 Mar 1927 in Richmond Hill, Queens County, New York, New York, USA at age 39.

Edith married William J. Kelly ²⁹ in May 1905 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA. William was born on 1 Aug 1887 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died on 10 Mar 1927 in Richmond Hill, Queens County, New York, New York, USA at age 39.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Assembly District 6, Queens, New York City, Queens, New York, United States.

3090 F i. Mabel C. Kelly ²⁹ was born on 24 Aug 1905 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 20 Mar 1955 in New York, New York, USA at age 49.

3091 F ii. Margurite Kelly ²⁹ was born on 9 May 1907 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jun 1964 in Farmingdale, , New York, USA at age 57.

Margurite married Thomas Maloney.²⁹ Thomas was born in 1900 in New York, New York, USA.

3092 F iii. Ada M. Patricia Kelly ²⁹ was born on 30 Oct 1908 in New York, New York, USA and died on 13 Jan 1988 in Great Neck, Nassau County, New York, USA at age 79.

Ada married William Herman ²⁹ on 4 Aug 1936 in New York, New York, USA. William died in 1940 in Roslyn Heights, Nassau County, New York, USA.

Ada next married Frank Enrico ²⁹ on 19 Aug 1941 in New York, New York, USA. Frank was born on 13 Sep 1904 in New York, New York, USA and died on 14 Jan 1981 in East Northport, Suffolk County, New York, USA at age 76.

+ 3093 F iv. Gladys Kelly was born on 8 Feb 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 3 Apr 1984 in Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, USA^²⁹ at age 74.

3113 F ii. Mildred Freda Hefling ⁴ was born in 1913 and died on an unknown date.

3115 M ii. Milton W. Price ⁴ was born in 1913 and died on an unknown date.

3116 M iii. Howard W. Price ⁴ was born in 1918 and died on an unknown date.

2256. Earl Edsal Price ⁴ was born on 20 Dec 1887 in Tippecanoe, Harrison County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁹ and died on 26 Nov 1966 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁹ at age 78.

3119 F i. Halcyon Pauline Price ⁴ was born on 8 Apr 1911 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA and died on 15 Apr 1992 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁶⁹ at age 81.

3120 M ii. Harold Wane Price ⁴ was born in 1913 and died on an unknown date.

3121 F iii. Ruth Louise Price ⁴ was born in 1921 and died on an unknown date.

Mary married James Howard Cramer ⁴ on 26 Aug 1937 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA.⁶⁷² James died on 29 Mar 1983 in Weirton, , WV.^⁶⁷² Another name for James was Jay Cramer.

2310. William Leas Finnicum ⁴ was born on 20 Apr 1916 and died on 4 Jan 1967 at age 50. Another name for William was Billy Finnicum.

William married Pricilla Thompson Burkhart ⁴ on 21 Mar 1942. Pricilla was born on 17 Jan 1918 and died on 10 Jan 1922 at age 3.

2327. John Daniel Leas ⁴ was born on 22 Oct 1923 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA, died on 22 Sep 1990^³⁰ at age 66, and was buried in Leas Cemetery Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2340. George Keith Minert ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1909 in Aredale, Butler County, Iowa, USA and died on 24 Apr 2004 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, USA at age 94.

George married Wanda F. McKinley ¹ on 4 Sep 1937 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA. Wanda was born on 16 May 1915 in Tayerville, Christian County, Illinois, USA and died on 19 Jun 2008 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA at age 93.

2345. Warren Dale Thompson was born on 13 Nov 1917 in Manilla, Crawford County, Iowa, USA, died on 6 Jan 1999 in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA^³⁷⁹ at age 81, and was buried in Belmond Cemetery, Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA.

Warren married Arlene Muller.³⁷⁹ Arlene was born on 18 Feb 1921 in Rudd, Floyd County, Iowa, USA, died in 1986 in Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA at age 65, and was buried in Belmond Cemetery, Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA.

2346. Mildred Mable Meese ⁸² was born on 30 Dec 1911 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA and died on 31 Oct 1986 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA at age 74.

Mildred married Edward George Jeantet.⁸² Edward was born on 30 Jul 1898 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA and died on 22 Feb 1984 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA at age 85.

3156 M i. Richard Pershing Jeantet ⁸² was born on 24 Aug 1933 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA and died on 10 Jun 2015 in Pinellas County, Florida, USA at age 81.

Mildred next married John Elliott Miller on 14 Feb 1969 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA. John was born on 16 Feb 1918 in Vallejo, Solano County, California, USA and died on 29 Aug 1997 in Yountville, Napa County, California, USA^⁸² at age 79.

2347. Susie Marie Meitzler ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1905 in Strasburg, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA, died on 14 Dec 1980 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, USA.

General Notes: Member of DAR through John Leas

SUSIE M. BRYAN
FINDLAY \endash Susie Marie Bryan, 75, Hancock St., formerly of Coshocton, died Sunday night at Blanchard Valley Hospital here following an extended illness.

Born Aug. 31, 1905 in Strasburg, she was the daughter of Karl F. and Myrta Leas Meitzler. She was married to Albert S. Bryan, who survives.

She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and served as president of the Findlay Public Library Board of Trustees.

Surviving in addition to her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Jane) Dassel, Cincinnati and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today at Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Findlay. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Source: Coshocton Tribune \endash 16 December 1980

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MRS. ALBERT S. BRYAN
The city-wide program of the Findlay Camp Fire Girls is guided and directed by the Camp Fire Council whose president this year [1950] is Mrs. Albert S. Bryan, Locust street. Mrs. Bryan has contributed long-continued interest and time to the work of the Camp Fire Girls and has been an member of the board for a number of years.

Other community interests to which Mrs. Bryan devotes her time include the WSCS of First Methodist church of which she is a past president, and a present member of the executive board and committee chairman. She is a member of the official board of the church.

Mrs. Bryan has served on the executive committee of the Hancock County Council of Church Women for two years, and has held office in the Findlay Federation of Women's Clubs. She is a member and past officer of the William Shakespeare club, the Three Arts club, Panhellenic, and the American Association of University Women.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Ohio Wesleyan university, Mrs. Bryan has retained all through her college days and afterwards an intense love of reading. She is a prolific reader whose interests rang through the whole field of books being published today.
Source: Findlay Republican Courier \endash 5 August 1950

Susie married Albert Straine Bryan ¹ on 29 Sep 1928. Albert was born on 19 May 1904 in London, Madison County, Ohio, USA, died on 15 Oct 1987 in Ohio, USA at age 83, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, USA.

2348. Finley Wilbur Leas ¹ was born on 24 May 1913 in Medince Hat, Alberta, Canada, died on 28 Apr 1979 in Boise, Idaho, USA at age 65, and was buried on 30 Apr 1979 in Cloverdale Cemetary, Boise, Idaho, USA.

2356. Alice Laureen Leas ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1919 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 29 Aug 1994 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: ALICE E. STAPLETON

TUSCARAWAS '96 Alice L. Stapleton, 74, of Maple St., died Monday, Aug 29, 1994, at her residence after a brief illness.

Born Aug 31, 1919, near Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mamie (Norris) Leas.

A 1939 graduate of Warsaw High School, she was a homemaker and a member of the Midvale Methodist Church.

Surviving are her twin sister, Clarice Lonsinger of Nashport, and sister Ruby Fox of Ashland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stapleton, who died in 1971; a son, Rickey Edward Stapleton; four brothers, Carlos, Donald and Clyde Leas and an infant brother, and a sister, Bernice Leas.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the Uhrich-Hostettler Funeral Home in Uhrichsville, with the Rev. Steve Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Warsaw with graveside services at 1:00 p.m.

Calling hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, Dover.

Source: Coshocton Tribune '96 31 August 1994

Alice married Charles A. Stapleton.³⁰ Charles was born on 24 Sep 1913 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, USA, died on 14 Oct 1971 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA at age 58, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

3161 M i. Ricky E. Stapleton ³⁰ was born in 1954, died on 5 Feb 1958 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 4, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

2357. Clarice Maxine Leas ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1919 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Oct 1995 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 76, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: CLARICE LONSINGER
NASHPORT \endash Clarice Maxine Lonsinger, 76, of Frazeysburg Road, died Wednesday, Oct 18, 1995, at her residence, following an extended illness.

Born Aug. 31, 1919, in Coshocton Co, she was the daughter of Edward and Mamie E. (Norris) Leas.

She was a beautician and a retired employee of the Harts Department Store in Zanesville. She was a member of the Trinway United Methodist Church.

She was a 1939 graduate of Warsaw High School and a 1940 graduate of the Columbus Beauty School.

On Oct. 7, 1959, she married Clyde Raymond Lonsinger, who preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 1973.

Survivors include two stepsons, Clyde Lonsinger Jr. of Frazeysburg, and Gary Lonsinger of Durham, N.H.; a sister, Ruby Fox of Ashland; four step-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, Carlos, Donald, Clyde and an infant; and two sisters, her twin, Alice Stapleton, and Bernice Leas.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw with the Rev. Carl Schaffer officiating. Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Warsaw.

Calling hours are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Bethesda, Zanesville, OH

Source: Coshocton Tribune \endash 20 October 1995

Clarice married Clyde Raymond Lonsinger.³⁰ Clyde was born on 16 Aug 1917 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 29 Aug 1973 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA at age 56, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

3162 M i. Clyde Raymond "Sonny" Lonsinger Jr. ³⁰ was born on 30 Sep 1942 in Walhonding, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 19 Aug 2011 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA at age 68, and was buried in Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown.

Clyde married Judy Ann Cline.³⁰ Judy was born on 14 Jan 1945 in Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, USA, died on 20 Jan 2014 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA at age 69, and was buried in Riley Chapel Cemetery, Knox County, Ohio, USA.

2365. Wilmer Hayden Leas ⁵⁴⁴ was born on 2 Jul 1915 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 24 Dec 2002 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 87, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Wilmer was the son of Harry and Edna Dorsey Leas. He married Sarah Frances Mooney 14 Feb 1948 at Silver Lake, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, OH.

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Wilmer H. Leas, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2002, after a prolonged illness.

Born in Zanesville, Ohio, on July 2, 1915, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps 856th Bomber Squadron during World War II. Wilmer was retired from the B.F. Goodrich Co. after 46 years service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Akron and also the V.F.W. Post 7971 and the American Legion Post 0281.

He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Sarah; son, Wilmer G. (Michelle) of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Vivian Baker of Uniontown; beloved grandchildren, Cameron, Jacob, and Katie Leas, and Michael Prine; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Ciriello Funeral Home/Rose Hill Chapel, Dr. Randall Corkern officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services.
Published: Akron Beacon Journal - December 27, 2002
Source: ©Legacy.com Copyright 1999-2012

Wilmer married Sarah Francis Mooney.⁵⁴⁴ Sarah was born on 23 Jun 1915 in Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 12 Mar 2005 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 89, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2367. Wayne Lambert Leas ¹ ³⁸¹ was born on 9 Jul 1915 in Union Cemetery, Tunnel Hill, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 21 Sep 1996 in College Park, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 81, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: WAYNE L. LEAS
COSHOCTON \endash Wayne L. Leas, 81, formerly of S. Second Street., Coshocton, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 1996, at College Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coshocton.

Born July 9, 1915, in Tunnel Hill, he was the son of the late John Clifford and Bernice Vern (Perkins) Leas.

On Nov. 25, 1944, he married Ruth Rovena Norris, who preceded him in death on April 23, 1992.

Mr. Leas was employed by the railroad, the Bedford Township Trustees and was a foreman for the state highway department before retiring.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #761 in Coshocton, the Loyal Order of Moose #935 in Coshocton, and was a social member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2040 in Coshocton.

Mr. Leas is survived by a son Dean Myron Leas and wife Marty of West Lafayette; a daughter, Judith L. Haines and husband George W. of Warsaw; three grandchildren, Shawn L. Haines and wife Tracy of Warsaw, Tara Leas and Tiffany Leas of West Lafayette; two great-granddaughters, Chandra and Karlea Haines of Warsaw; two brothers, Rolland Leas and wife Marilyn of Coshocton, and Donis Leas and wife Margaret of Fort Myers, Fla.; two sisters, Marcella Leas of Glenmont and Ruth Hardesty of Coshocton; and tow nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and a brother, John C. Leas, Jr., who was killed during World War II in April 1945.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 24, 1996, at Valley View Cemetery in Warsaw, with the Rev. John Russell officiating.

Friends may call from 5:30 \endash 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept 23, 1996, at the Free Funeral Home, S. Second St. Coshocton.

Source: Coshocton Tribune \endash 22 September 1996

Wayne married Ruth Rovena Norris ¹ ³⁸¹ on 27 Nov 1944 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA. Ruth was born on 19 Jul 1921, died on 23 Apr 1992 at age 70, and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.

2372. Ruth Eileen Leas ¹ ³⁸¹ was born on 8 Dec 1929 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 4 Jun 2004 in Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 74, and was buried in Coshocton County Memory Gardens, Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: RUTH E. HARDESTY
COSHOCTON \endash Ruth E. Hardesty, 74, Orchard St., died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Coshocton County, to the late John C. and Bernice (Perkins) Leas.

A graduate of Union High School, she was an office manager at Columbia Gas of Coshocton for several years and a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church.

On Jan, 14, 1952, she married Cecil E. Hardesty who preceded her in death July 8, 1993.

Survivors include son, Michael Hardesty of Coshocton; three grandchildren; brothers, Rolland (Marilyn) Leas and Donis Leas of North Forth Myers, Fla.; and sister, Marcella Leas of Glenmont.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Leas.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Coshocton County Memory Gardens.

No calling hours will be held.

Given-Dawson Coshocton Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Source: Coshocton Tribune \endash 3 June 2004

Ruth married Cecil E. Hardesty ¹ ³⁸¹ on 14 Jan 1952 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA. Cecil was born on 15 Mar 1929 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA, died on 8 Jul 1993 in Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA at age 64, and was buried in Coshocton County Memory Gardens, Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2375. Robert Morton Leas ⁴ was born on 31 May 1922 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA, died on 3 Jun 2015 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 93, and was buried in Frazeysburg Cemetery, Frazeysburg, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Bob was a 1941 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and was the class vice president. He was a veteran of World War II where he was an aerial engineer-gunner with the 15th Army Air Force Liberator Bombing Group in Italy. He was a member of the Zanesville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

Mr. Leas retired in 1982 from Kaiser Aluminum Company in Heath, Ohio and was also a farmer with a great love for horses. He was a member of the Percheron Horse Association of America and Ohio Percheron Breeders Association. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

• Military: Aerial engineer-gunner with the 15th Army Air Force Liberator Bombing Group, WW II, Italy.

Robert married Betty Lou Stokes ⁴ in 1942. Betty was born on 5 May 1923 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 19 Jan 2004 in Muskingum County, Ohio, USA^³⁰ at age 80, and was buried in Frazeysburg Cemetery, Frazeysburg, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA.^³⁰

2377. Cyril Sidney Graham ¹ was born on 15 Apr 1907 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA and died on 19 Jul 1978 in Chatfield, Fillmore Co. MN at age 71.

Cyril married Marjorie Francis Purrington ¹ on 30 Mar 1933 in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin/USA. Marjorie was born on 18 Jan 1915 in Vernon County, Wisconsin, USA and died on 7 Jun 1995 in Johnson Co. Iowa at age 80.

+ 3172 F ii. Carol Jean Graham ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1940 in Monona, Clayton Co. Iowa and died on 29 Aug 1959 in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin/USA^⁶⁷³ at age 19.

Living married Charlotte Goldsworthy.¹ Charlotte was born on 29 Dec 1911 in Iowa, USA and died on 25 Aug 1995 in Monona, Clayton Co. Iowa at age 83.

3200 M i. Randal Charles Everman ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1949, died on 5 Dec 1963 at age 14, and was buried in Section F, Postville, Clayton, IA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Ward 1, La Crosse, La Crosse City, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States.

Clifford married Harriet Elizabeth Crume ¹ on 5 Sep 1936. Harriet was born in 1915 in Viroqua, Vernon Co, Wisconsin.^⁴

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Ward 1, La Crosse, La Crosse City, La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States.

2396. Viola Leas ¹ was born on 22 Dec 1915 in Hokah, MN and died circa 1985 about age 70.

Viola married Henry Weilandt ¹ on 22 Feb 1936. Henry was born in 1908 in Winona, MN.^⁴

2397. Esther Leas ¹ was born on 6 Feb 1918 in Hokah, MN and died on 9 Jan 2005 in St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center at age 86.

General Notes:
Esther Gates

Esther Gates, 86, of La Crosse died at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005.

She was born in Eitzen, Minn., on Feb. 6, 1918, to Wesley and Hazel (Kringle) Leas. She married Arlan Gates in Waukon, Iowa, on Oct. 24, 1936, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1993. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for many years in the bakery at Quillin's.

She is survived by two daughters, Rita (Fred) Bagniefski of La Crosse and Kathy (Greg) Dawald of Eau Claire, Wis.; one son, Wayne (Judy) of Viroqua, Wis.; one brother, Orville of Palm Springs, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Viola and Pearl; one brother, Clifford; an infant brother; and a special friend, Bob.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1818 Redfield St. The Rev. Michael Morning will officiate, and burial will be in Mormon Coulee Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Sletten McKee Hanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Living married Donna Hatlistad.¹ Donna was born in Dec 1927 in LaCrosse, MN^⁴ and died in Oct 1964^⁶⁷⁴ at age 36.

2400. Wilma M. Melcher ¹ was born on 11 Jul 1907 near Monona, Iowa and died on 20 Mar 2003 in Good Samaritan Center, Postville at age 95.

General Notes:
Wilma Cowell 1907-2003

COWELL, LEAS, MELCHER, WENDEL, MCCRANEY, WALSH, HILLESHEIM

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Date: 5/30/2003 at 05:25:54

Wilma Cowell, 95, of Monona, died Thursday morning, March 20, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Center, Postville, following a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24 at the Garden City United Methodist Church, Monona, with Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating. Burial was in the Monona Leonard Funeral Home in Monona assisted the family with arrangements. Wilma Merle was born July 11, 1907, on the family farm near Monona to John and Effie (Leas) Melcher. She attended Linton #2 Country School on Big Foot Road through the eighth grade. She was united in marriage to David Cowell on November 4, 1925, in Waukon. Seven children were born to this union. They lived on the same farm until they moved to Monona in 1959. Wilma was a typical hardworking farm wife who helped with the farm chores. She loved gardening, raising chickens and geese, canning, making quilts, and baking bread, cinnamon rolls, sour cream raisin pies, and elderberry pies. She would share them with everyone. She is survived by a son, George (Joanne) Cowell of Storm Lake; a daughter, Marcella (Kenneth) Wendel of Postville; a daughter-in-law, Carol Cowell of La Crescent, Minn.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; four brothers, Arden (Donna) Melcher of Cedar Rapids, Vernon (Bunny) Melcher of Waukon, Noel (Marceine) Melcher of Burlington, Wash., and Ivan (Donna) Melcher of Monona; and a sister, Joan McCraney of Evansdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband David; two sons, Duane and Bruce; three infant daughters, Maxine, May, and Julia; a grandson, Dwight Cowell; four brothers, Lester, Glenn, Carl, and John; and two sisters, Amelia Walsh and Arlene Hillesheim. Honorary casketbearers were Tom Cowell, Dave Cowell, Bruce Snively, Roger Redig, Ron Kurelo, Dennis Bahls, Chris Horn, and Scott Franzose. Casketbearers were Susan Snively, Pat Redig, Diane Kurelo, Sandra Bahls, Wendy Horn, and Sara Franzose.

©Waukon Standard 2003
-source: Waukon Standard March 18, 2003

Wilma married David Cowell ¹ on 4 Nov 1925 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA. David was born on an unknown date and died before 20 Mar 2003.

Glenn married Helen E. Daugs,¹ daughter of Albert Johann Gottlieb Daugs ⁵⁴⁸ ⁵⁴⁹ and Helena Johanna Wilhelmine Schumacher,⁵⁴⁸ ⁵⁴⁹ ⁵⁵⁰ on 11 Feb 1942 in Monona, (Clayton), IA. Helen was born about 1908 in Minnesota, USA.^⁵⁴⁸ Another name for Helen was Helena Daugs.⁵⁴⁸

2412. Harry Dale Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jun 1918 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA,^⁵⁵² died on 13 Apr 2008 in Waterville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA^⁵⁵³ at age 89, and was buried on 18 Apr 2008 in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Cemetery.

General Notes: Harry D. Leas

WHITE ROCK - Funeral services for Harry D. Leas, 89, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, with a prayer vigil at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Mr. Leas was born June 13, 1918, in Waterville, IA. He passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008. Mr. Leas was a veteran of WW II, serving in the Army Air Corps, 8th Division, as a bombardier, completing 35 missions over Germany. He was a teamster for 26 years and an antique car enthusiast.

Surviving are his wife, Bernadine of White Rock; sons, Philip of Honolulu and Paul of Columbia; daughters, Linda Vandenbroucke and Deborah Leas, both of Omaha, NE; 6 grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Beardmore and Lucille Palmer.

He was predeceased by his brother, Neil.

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Harry Dale Leas 1918-2008

EVANS, LEAS, VANDENBROUCKE, LEAS, BEARDMORE, PALMER

Posted By: Mary Durr <Durrturds@aol.com>
Date: 6/6/2008 at 16:13:09

Harry Dale Leas

Harry Dale Leas died in Columbia, SC April 13, 2008, exactly two months shy of his 90th birthday, after complications with surgery. He was "almost 90" for some time before his death - at least that's what he liked to tell folks. He was proud of being old.

He was proud that he could still drive and walk, albeit with caution and a cane; proud that he could still fit in the same uniform he wore while serving in World War II; proud of a more than 60-year marriage to Bernadine; proud that he had lived to see his four children and six grandchildren grow up and find success.

Harry's lifetime of hard work began in Waterville, where he was born to Harry Orville and Sarah Evans Leas June 13, 1918. He and his three younger siblings, Evelyn, Neil and Lucille, were raised on a 160-acre farm, where the family raised chickens and hogs and grew oats and hay. He walked two miles each way to a one-room country school house.

As a teenager, Dale (as he was known in his youth) cut wood and hauled cream to support the household. He would rise each morning about 4 a.m., fix himself a bowl of cornflakes, and then truck cream from dairy farmers to the Waterville Creamery along a hilly unpaved route - whatever the weather.

When World War II came, Harry was working in aircraft assembly in Baltimore, then in Omaha. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in February 1944 and served as a bombardier in 35 missions over Germany. Harry loved to tell the story of how he came 30 minutes from being declared AWOL - not overseas, but before he ever got there. He nearly missed the train out of Omaha when he decided to take advantage of one last 12-hour leave and headed to a dance in nearby Lincoln. Dancing was too much fun that night, and he missed the last bus back to Omaha. He was forced to make much of the 45-mile journey on foot - barely returning in time to make the 7:30 a.m. train. It was one of many lucky breaks to come.

In those B-17 bomb runs over Germany, "10 minutes felt like 10 hours," he would say. On one run, Harry nearly lost his life when a chunk of flak hit his flak jacket with enough force to propel him off his seat. He was so shaken that his usual post-mission double shot of scotch was tripled that day, when his crew members shared their rations with him.

Harry was honorably discharged from the military in November 1945 and soon found his way back to Omaha, where he met Bernadine, from Elgin, NE. The sight of her in a red dress at the local dance hall one Saturday night had him hooked. They were married May 19, 1947. Their four children, Philip, Linda, Paul and Debbie were born between 1949 and 1959.

By 1950, they had purchased their first home in Omaha. It was the first of dozens of real estate investments Harry and Bernadine owned, renovated and managed over the years. That home was also the first of many that were selected more for the size of their garages and gardens than for the size of their living space. And if a garage didn't suit him, Harry would make it bigger or build another.

Harry's life-long hobby was restoring antique cars and showing them off in car club parades. Through the years, he restored Model Ts from 1910 and 1914, a 1911 Hupmobile, a 1915 Metz and a 1929 Model-A. His favorite was a 1913 Abbott-Detroit. Another favorite - his Edsel - became an antique while sitting in the garage, waiting to be perfectly restored. Harry's tire pump collection was a small part of his vast handyman repertoire.

Harry's first work after the war was running a service station and selling used cars in Omaha. Then after a few years, he became a local driver for Watson Brothers Transportation, now known as Yellow Freight Systems. Altogether, Harry was a teamster for 26 years. He proudly collected his teamster pension for another 26 years and then some - after officially retiring at 58.

But Harry could never completely retire. He was always fixing, thinking, working, itching to move around. After moving to Springfield, MO, he busied himself moving dirt with a bulldozer on a development he owned outside of town. Harry couldn't be stopped from tinkering in the garage - with old cars or new inventions, like his one-of-a-kind squirrel trap made of scrap metal and wood. That makeshift trap, intended to protect Bernadine's fruit trees, caught more song birds than squirrels.

Harry himself was one-of-a-kind. He was a spitfire who was never shy to share a piece of his mind - on subjects like stocks or weather, the war or Wal-Mart. Hearing loss later in life made him more of a story-teller than a listener. He shared some of his World War II memories while visiting Waukon for the 2005 dedication of the Allamakee County Veterans Memorial.

Harry's hard-working way was a constant throughout his life, as was his consistent streak of lucky breaks. His favorite number was 13; he was born June 13 and he died April 13. He was a lucky man.

He is survived by his wife, Bernadine of White Rock, SC; sons Philip of Honolulu, HI and Paul of Columbia, SC; daughters Linda Vandenbroucke and Deborah Leas, both of Omaha, NE; six grandchildren; sisters Evelyn Beardmore and Lucille Palmer. He was predeceased by his brother, Neil.

The Waukon Standard, Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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2414. Harlan Neil Leas ¹ was born on 25 Nov 1923 in Waukon, Linton Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA, died on 13 Apr 2003 in Northgate Care Center, Waukon, IA at age 79, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Waukon, , IA.

General Notes: http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2003/04/15/obituaries/obits.txt

H. Neil Leas

WAUKON, Iowa - H. Neil Leas, 79, of rural Waukon died Sunday, April 13, 2003, in Northgate Care Center, Waukon, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Rossville Presbyterian Church, Rossville, Iowa.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home, Waukon.

Waukon Standard

H. Neil Leas, 79, of rural Waukon, died Sunday, April 13, 2003, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Rossville Presbyterian Church in Rossville with Rev. Larry Gander officiating.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may call from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.

Harlan Neil Leas was born on November 25, 1923, in Linton Township, Allamakee County, the son of Harry and Sarah (Evans) Leas. He was baptized at Rossville Presbyterian Church. He attended rural Sixteen School and Waterville High School before beginning farming with his father.

On May 21, 1947, he was married to Darlene Rush at the Rossville Presbyterian Church by Rev. A.H. Grossheim. Neil and Darlene continued to farm with his parents until 1956, when they bought her parents' farm near Rossville where they made their home.

Along with farming, Neil also enjoyed working as a mechanic and spent three years working for Hiram & Walker Sawmill in Prairie du Chien fixing chain saws and small engines. Later, he bought and operated the Fred Leas Repair Shop in Rossville. He moved the shop to Freilinger Construction in Volney in 1972, and in 1982, to his farm where his sons continue to operate the business.

Neil was a lifelong member of Rossville Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as reading and working on antique cars.

Survivors include his wife Darlene and sons James and David, all of rural Waukon; a brother, Dale (Bernadine) Leas of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Lucile Palmer and Evelyn Beardmore, both of Waukon; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold.

Honorary casketbearers are Wilmer Monserud, Gordon Marti, George Decker, Jim Rush, Clem Larkin, and Garry Barrett. Casketbearers are Jake Sweeney, Dennis Deal, Dean Bechtel, Brad Freilinger, Ron Leas, and Dayton Fish.

©Waukon Standard 2003 -source: Waukon Standard April 17, 2003

• United States Census: Resided, 1935, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

• United States Census: Resided, 1935, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Linton Township, Allamakee, Iowa, United States.

Eldon married Delores Etta Mount ¹ on 21 Sep 1968 in Monona, (Clayton), IA. Delores was buried in Allamakee County, Iowa, USA.

2429. Loren Vinton Leas ¹ was born on 21 Feb 1927 in Freeborn Co, MN and died on 27 Jun 1974 in Postville, Allamakee Co, IA at age 47.

Living married Cornelius W. "Ole" Ollof.¹ Cornelius was born on 16 Jun 1921 in Lansing, , Iowa, died on 24 Aug 2007 at age 86, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

2443. Loren Arthur Leas ¹ was born on 11 Aug 1922 and died on 23 Jun 2003 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota at age 80.

General Notes: Spouse and Children
Mrs Eileen LeasWifeFemale
John LeasSonMale
Mrs Irene EricksenDaughterFemale
James LeasSonMale
Susan LeasDaughterFemale
Arnold LeasSonMale
Fred LeasSonMale
Extended Family
Mrs Mary LeasDaughter-In-LawFemale
Maynard EricksenSon-In-LawMale
MarkGrandchildMale
KathleenGrandchildFemale
JasonGrandchildMale
ChristopherGrandchildMale
MindyGrandchildUnknown
VickieGrandchildFemale
Albert J AndereggUncleMale
Mrs Lenora AndereggAuntFemale
Mrs Julianna LeasSister-In-LawFemale
Mrs Mary Jean LeasSister-In-LawFemale
Mrs Mary Ellen HansenSister-In-LawFemale
Roger HansenBrother-In-LawMale
Mrs Joan HansenSister-In-LawFemale

Living married Richard Carlton Webb.¹ Richard was born on 8 Nov 1908 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, died on 3 May 1958 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA at age 49, and was buried in May 1958 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.

2446. Vernon Eugene Leas ¹ was born on 18 Feb 1922 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA and died on 15 Mar 1989 in Prescott, Yavapai Co, AZ at age 67.

2447. Caroline Bernadette Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1924 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, USA and died in 1990 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 66.

3274 M i. Michael J. Becker ¹ was born on 1 Mar 1946 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA and died on 10 Dec 2013 in Richfield, Hennepin County, MInnesota, USA at age 67.

Living married Raynell Nelms.⁶⁷⁶ Raynell was born on 24 Jul 1940 in Ada, OK,^⁶⁷⁷ died on 16 Apr 2008 in Grove Valley, OK^⁶⁷⁷ at age 67, and was buried in Gilroy, CA.^⁶⁷⁷

3285 M ii. Randy Leas ⁶⁷⁶ was born about 1965 and died about 1976 about age 11.

2483. Arnold Faris Hitchcock ⁵⁶⁶ was born on 10 Nov 1909 in Indian Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA and died on 10 Jun 2001 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, USA at age 91.

Arnold married Hazel LaVerne Adkinson ⁶⁷⁸ on 17 Jun 1931 in Martin County, Indiana, USA. Hazel was born on 29 Sep 1911 in Martin County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 Feb 1938 in Martin County, Indiana, USA at age 26.

Arnold next married Dorothy Helen Stroud ⁶⁷⁸ on 15 Apr 1944 in Shoals, Martin County, Indiana, USA. Dorothy was born on 17 Jan 1910 in Martin County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Jul 1992 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA at age 82.

2484. Clarice Isabell Hitchcock ⁵⁶⁶ was born on 22 Sep 1919 in Indiana Springs, Martin County, Indiana, USA,^³⁰ died in Jan 2018 in Indiana, USA at age 98, and was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Clarice Isabell Hitchcock Mitchell was born 22 September, 1919 in Indian Springs, IN to Odes and Mary Ethel Faris Hitchcock. She became a member of the Indian Springs United Methodist Church in early life and years later moved her membership to the First United Methodist Church of Bedford, IN.

She graduated from Trinity Springs High School, Central Normal College at Danville, IN and Indiana State University at Terre Haute, IN.

She married Harold C. Mitchell in 1941, and he preceded her in death. They Had celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1991. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Mitchell, A granddaughter, Carrie Mae Mitchell, a brother, Arnold Hitchcock, and a daughter-in-law, Donna (Embree) Mitchell. Survivors include a son, Philip Harold Mitchell (Judy), of Bedford and a daughter, Janice Mitchell Bedwell (Rex Dennis), of Carbon. Grandchildren include Kim Mitchell Ray (Kyle) and Philip Scott Mitchell (Barbara), of Bedford, Thomas Wayne Mitchell (Corlan), Timothy Michael Mitchell (Tracy), Carol Marie Crum, and Troy Matthew Mitchell (Nicole), of Crawfordsville, and Kristen Bedwell Beasley (Martin), of Brazil. Great-grandchildren are Michael Riley Watts (Kiley), Hope Crum, Faith Crum, Tyler Crum, Mae Mitchell, Molly Marie Mitchell, Matt Mitchell, and Kale Mitchell, of Crawfordsville, Caleb Ray, Elijah Ray, Lauren Mitchell and Molly Clair Mitchell, of Bedford, Kaitlyn Mitchell of Charleston, SC, and Emma Grace Beasley, of Brazil. Step-grandchildren are Greg Garr and Logan Bailey, of Crawfordsville and Katie Fultz (Chris) and Kasey Fenstermaker, of Ft. Wayne. Great Great-granddaughter, Cora Fultz and step-great great-grandson, Cobi Fenstermaker, of Ft. Wayne also survive. She is also survived by nieces, Patsy Hitchcock Dye, of Shoals, Norma Hitchcock Thrasher, of Harrodsburg, a nephew, Edward Hitchcock, of Bloomington, and many other relatives.

Mrs. Mitchell began her teaching career at Pea Ridge School in Martin County, IN. She also taught at the Trinity Springs, IN school as well as elementary schools in Williams, Dugger, Shoals and Fayetteville. Memberships have included the Indiana State Teachers Association, the First United Methodist Churches in Indian Springs and Bedford, the John Wallace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Flinn, Guthrie, Speer family association. She also volunteered at the Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Museum. Her interests included traveling, reading, genealogy, quilting, crocheting, and working crossword puzzles.

The family would like to thank the staff at Bliss Place and Kindred Hospice for their care of her in her last illness.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 5th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Lee Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 4th and from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Monday, February 5th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Lawrence County Community Foundation in support of the Lawrence County Museum.

Clarice married Harold Curtis Mitchell ⁶⁷⁸ on 15 Mar 1941 in Jackson County, Indiana, USA. Harold was born on 11 May 1915 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA and died on 13 Nov 1992 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA at age 77.

3304 M iii. Michael Wayne Mitchell ⁶⁷⁸ was born on 6 Aug 1941 in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, USA.

Living married Dr. Douglas F. Barkley.⁴ Douglas was born in 1911 in Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.

Living married Dr. Albert Leslie Marshall.⁴ Albert was born in 1909 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA.

2511. Eunace Steele ¹ ⁵⁶⁸ was born on 8 Mar 1922 and died on 4 Oct 1964 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA at age 42.

2532. Carl Leas ¹ was born on 24 Jan 1889 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died in Nov 1979 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 90.

Carl married Grace Blanche Boyer,¹ ⁶⁷⁹ daughter of Adam David Boyer and Blanche Madge Conrad, on 27 Feb 1910. Grace was born on 13 Jun 1888 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 24 Oct 1952 near Metz, Steuben Co., IN at age 64.

3321 M i. Ross Harold Leas ¹ was born on 29 Mar 1911 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 10 Feb 1914 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 2.

+ 3322 F ii. Marjory Louise Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jul 1914 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 2 Jan 2003 in Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne, , IN at age 88, and was buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

2533. Norma Leas ¹ was born on 18 May 1891 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 11 Jan 1966 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 74, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Norma married Ross Calvin Wren,¹ son of James Wren ⁶⁸⁰ and Ellen Laura Coon,⁶⁸⁰ on 17 Apr 1912 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Ross was born on 6 Jul 1889 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA, died on 8 Feb 1957 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 67, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3324 M i. Kenneth Leas Wren ¹ was born on 21 Jul 1916 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 14 Jul 2001 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁸⁰ at age 84.

+ 3325 M ii. Claire Raymond Wren ¹ was born on 4 May 1920 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 16 Jul 1974 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 54, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

2535. Heber Leas ¹ was born on 7 May 1895 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 18 Nov 1977 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 82, and was buried on 21 Nov 1977 in Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Heber married Maybelle Esther Ziebelle,¹ daughter of Charles Edward Ziebelle ¹ ⁶⁸¹ and Mary Esther "Mattie" Hovarter,¹ ⁶⁸¹ on 24 Dec 1917 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. Maybelle was born on 25 Jan 1897 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 22 Mar 1973 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 76. Another name for Maybelle was Mabel Piebelle.

+ 3326 F i. Theda Marilyn Leas ¹ was born on 18 Jul 1919 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

3327 M ii. Lynn Davon Leas ¹ was born on 22 Oct 1925 near Helmer, Steuben Co, IN and died on 26 Mar 1926.

2536. Ralph Leas ¹ was born on 3 Jun 1898 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 28 Sep 1989 in Kendallville, Noble, Indiana, USA at age 91, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Ralph married Cora Mable Barkley,¹ daughter of Arthur William Barkley ¹ and Ladaska Florella Parker,¹ on 24 Mar 1920. Cora was born on 4 Mar 1897 in New Point, Decatur County, Indiana, USA, died in Jul 1986 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 89, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1900, Salt Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Residence, 1930, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3328 F i. Coralyn Jane Leas ¹ was born on 6 Dec 1922 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA,^⁶⁸² died on 29 Oct 2009 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 86, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

3329 F ii. Gladys Carolyn Leas ¹ was born on 3 Dec 1924 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA,^⁵⁷¹ died on 5 Apr 2007 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁸³ at age 82, and was buried on 9 Apr 2007 in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3330 M i. Blaine D. Leas ¹ was born on 22 Oct 1919 and died on an unknown date.

Fay next married Margarite Ann Randles.,¹ daughter of Leroy Randles ³³ and Marie Langhead McCleery,.³³ Margarite was born on 21 Dec 1901 in Waterman, IL, died on 25 Nov 2003^³⁰ at age 101, and was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^³⁰

+ 3331 F i. Maurine Ellen Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1923 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Nov 2012 at age 89, and was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.

2538. Harold Whysong ¹ was born on 18 Jan 1899, died on 13 Sep 1944 at age 45, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Harold married Nellie L. Gunsaullus,¹ daughter of William A. Gunsallus ¹ and Louella May Hovarter,¹ on 25 Nov 1920 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Nellie was born on 7 Oct 1899 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA.

Harry married Helen Marie Gilmore ¹ on 27 Nov 1912. Helen was born on 9 Jun 1890.

2545. Esther M. Leas ¹ was born on 8 Jun 1893, died on 8 Nov 1934 at age 41, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

3342 M i. Iii Clayton M. White ¹ was born on 7 Aug 1919 and died on 29 Sep 1944 at age 25.

2547. Mabel B. Leas ⁵⁷³ was born on 10 Aug 1901 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died in 1978 in Jamaica, NY at age 77.

Mabel next married William Andrew Craven ⁵⁷³ on 22 Nov 1919 in Noble County, Indiana, USA. William was born on 22 Mar 1894 in Somerset, MI and died on 2 Sep 1967 in Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 73.

+ 3344 F i. Gertrude L. Craven ⁵⁷³ was born on 29 Nov 1920 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA and died in Oct 1975 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 54.

+ 3345 F ii. Marjorie E. Craven ⁵⁷³ was born on 31 Dec 1921 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Oct 1973 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 51, and was buried in Lake View Cemetery.

2550. Edith Leas ¹ was born on 28 Jan 1893 and died on 9 Apr 1948 at age 55.

Edith married Fred William Schrader ¹ on 16 Nov 1911. Fred was born on 20 Sep 1888.

3352 F ii. Jeane Louise Schrader ¹ was born on 28 Jul 1919 and died in Jun 1933 at age 13.

2551. Ethel Helen Leas ¹ was born on 26 Oct 1895 and was buried in Waterloo Cemetery, Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Ethel married Cecil Vernon Albright ¹ on 25 Jun 1917. Cecil was born on 15 May 1895.

3356 M iii. Cecil Vernon Albright ⁶⁸⁴ was born in 1921 and died in Jul 1998 at age 77.

3357 F iv. Wilda Harriet Albright ¹ was born on 23 Dec 1922 and died on 14 Nov 1924 at age 1.

Vesta married Roy Provemire ¹ on 1 Jul 1915. Roy was born on 11 Dec 1885 and died on 1 Nov 1944 at age 58.

2554. Clifton S. Leas ¹ was born on 6 Mar 1902, died on 24 May 1978 in Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, USA^⁵⁷⁴ at age 76, and was buried in Woodruff Cemetery, Lagrange Co., IN.

Clifton married Sarah K. Wilson.¹ Sarah was born on 24 May 1908, died in 1989 at age 81, and was buried in Woodruff Cemetery, Lagrange Co., IN.

+ 3364 F i. Dorothy Louise Leas ¹ was born on 1 Oct 1927 in Stroh, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA and was buried in Woodruff Cemetery, Lagrange Co., IN.

3366 M iii. Donald Ray Leas ¹ was born on 31 Oct 1932, died on 21 Sep 1933, and was buried in Woodruff Cemetery, Lagrange Co., IN.

+ 3368 F v. Hilda Jean Leas ⁵⁷⁴ ⁶⁸⁵ was born on 3 Feb 1941 in Stroh, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA and died on 17 Apr 2006 in Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, USA at age 65.

2555. Earl W. Leas ¹ was born on 12 May 1904, died in 1960 at age 56, and was buried in Brushy Chapel Cemetery, Lagrange, Lagrange Co, IN.^³⁰

Earl married Bertha Mae Forker ¹ on 2 Oct 1926. Bertha was born on 8 May 1908 and died on 19 Apr 1940 at age 31.

Living married Albert Randall.¹ Albert was born on 13 Jul 1899 and died on 3 Jul 1950 at age 50.

+ 3373 M i. Earl R. Randall ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1924 in Stroh, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA and died in Jan 1980 in VA Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana^⁶⁸⁶ at age 55.

2562. Ralph Burnell Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jun 1900 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA and died on 12 Aug 1985 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA at age 85.

Ralph married Ina Marinda Abney ¹ on 29 Mar 1929. Ina was born on 16 Aug 1901 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA, died on 19 Dec 1987 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA at age 86, and was buried in Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA.

Russel married Cleo Taylor,¹ daughter of John Taylor ⁶⁸⁷ and Estella Brailier,⁶⁸⁷ on 23 Aug 1923. Cleo was born on 11 Sep 1905 in Ligonier, IN and died on 24 Nov 2000 in Carrington Place Convalescent Center, St. Petersburg, , FL^⁶⁸⁸ at age 95.

3380 F i. Joyce Jane Leas ¹ was born on 28 Aug 1924 and died on 28 Feb 1926 at age 1.

+ 3382 M iii. Richard Dean Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jun 1930 and died on 6 Oct 2004 in Florida, USA at age 74.

Hilda married Glenn L. Manahan ¹ on 29 Sep 1917. Glenn was born on 28 Feb 1895.

2566. John Burdett Leas ¹ was born on 23 May 1916, died in 1995 at age 79, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

John married Evelyn R. Ford ¹ on 14 Sep 1938. Evelyn was born on 6 Feb 1918, died on 30 Mar 2001 in Waco, Madison County, Kentucky at age 83, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

2567. Wava Gale Nelson ¹ was born on 28 Apr 1909 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 30 Apr 1980 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 71.

Wava married Elmer J. Perkins,¹ son of Jacob W. Perkins ¹ ⁵⁸¹ and Cora Alice Reinoehl,¹ ⁶⁸¹ on 22 Feb 1930 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Elmer was born on 12 Mar 1908 in Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 29 Jun 1969 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA at age 61.

2569. John Ernest Kennedy ¹ was born on 19 May 1918 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 29 Jan 1996 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁷⁹ at age 77, and was buried in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA.

John married Dorris Marie Ford ¹ on 30 Apr 1940 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Dorris was born on 16 Apr 1920 in Reading, Hillsdale County, Michigan, USA and died on 16 Apr 2004 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁷⁹ at age 84.

3393 M i. Thomas E. Kennedy ¹ was born on 6 Jun 1945 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA and died on 30 Aug 2015 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁷⁹ at age 70.

2570. Lloyd Daniel Kennedy ¹ was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 16 Jul 1985 in Essexville, Bay County, Michigan, USA^{³⁹⁵ ⁵⁷⁹} at age 65.

2574. Leah Viletta Peters ¹ was born on 12 Aug 1908 in Decatur, IN^⁵⁸⁰ and died on 19 Dec 1967 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 59.

Leah married W. Robert Fleming ¹ on 17 Aug 1934 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA. W. was born on 11 Dec 1908 and died on 10 Jul 1973 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 64.

Ruby next married Roy Emmitt ¹ on 10 Jan 1951. Roy was born on 19 Jun 1903 in Noble County, Indiana, USA,^⁶⁸⁹ died in Aug 1972 in Wisconsin Hospital, Luck, , WI at age 69, and was buried in Oak Park Cemetery.

2578. Hester Marie Leas ¹ was born on 17 Jan 1913 in Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 7 Jun 1986 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA at age 73.

Hester married Walter Rose ¹ 19??. Walter died on 4 Dec 1940 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

Franklin married Cyrille L. Price.¹ Cyrille was born on 16 Jul 1900 and died on 19 Apr 1984 in Florida, USA at age 83.

+ 3406 M i. Frank Earl Schomberg ¹ was born on 4 Mar 1918 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

2581. Oscar A. Taylor ¹ was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 5 Oct 1982 in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, USA at age 76, and was buried in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, USA.

General Notes: School Bus Driver and part owner and operator of a filling station.

Oscar married Undine M. Alford ¹ on 28 Aug 1928. Undine was born on 22 Jul 1906 and died on 30 Dec 1980 in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, USA at age 74.

2582. Willis H. Taylor ¹ was born on 12 Feb 1912 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Feb 1981 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 69, and was buried in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

2584. Lyle O. Taylor ¹ was born on 9 Oct 1920 in Hamilton, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 4 Jun 1989 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 68.

Lyle married Dorothy Shafer ¹ on 11 Apr 1942 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA. Dorothy was born on 18 Jul 1921 and died in St Petersburg, FL.

3414 M ii. Terry Allan Taylor ¹ ⁵⁸² was born on 15 Mar 1948 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA and died on 14 Jan 1953 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 4.

2585. Roscoe Chapman Taylor ¹ was born on 9 Sep 1920 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 1 Jun 2007 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 86, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette

WATERLOO - Roscoe C. Taylor, 86 of Waterloo, died Friday, June 1, 2007, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn.

Mr. Taylor was a Smithfield Township farmer. He was a member of Barker's Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Waterloo. He was also a Grange member for 65 years.

He enjoyed Ashley FFA Canadian fishing trips, showing corn at the fair, fox hunting and ice fishing.

He was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Hamilton, to Russell H. and Madge Alta (Chapman) Taylor. They preceded him in death.

He married Olga Reinoehl February 7, 1942, at Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. She also preceded him in death April 15, 2002.

He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Taylor of Chicago, and Dennis and Susan Taylor of Waterloo; two daughters and sons-in-law, deanna and Gary Wehr of Frankfort and Nancy and Gary Moore of Anderson; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jean Edwards of Goodyear, Arizona and Gwen and Sidney Bernstein of East Dundee, Illinois; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great granchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Feller Funeral Home, 875 S. Wayne St., Waterloo. The Rev. Marilyn Dunten and the Rev. Rick Pettys will officiate. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery, Corunna.

Calling will be today from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials are to Barkers Chapel United Methodist Church or Smithfield Township 4-H in care of Dennis Taylor, 0303 C.R. 41, Waterloo.

Roscoe married Olga Reinoehl,¹ daughter of John Henry Reinoehl ¹ and Effie Teresa Hamman,¹ on 7 Feb 1942 in Cedar Lake Church of the Brethern, near Corunna, Dekalb Co, IN. Olga was born on 1 May 1920 and died on 15 Apr 2002 at age 81.

3427 M ii. Ross Eugene Waterman ¹ was born on 22 Mar 1941 and died on 28 Mar 1942 at age 1.

2592. Don Raymond Hamman ¹ was born on 23 Nov 1912 in Indiana, USA and died on 26 Mar 1980 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 67.

Don married Irma Irene Baker ¹ on 28 Jul 1935. Irma was born on 30 Jul 1911 and died on 13 Mar 2005 in Irving, Dallas, Texas, USA^⁶⁹⁰ at age 93.

2602. Edith Leah Whysong ¹ was born on 14 Dec 1905 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA, died on 31 Jul 2006 in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA^⁵⁸⁴ at age 100, and was buried in Monte Vista Cemetery, Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA.^³⁰ Another name for Edith was Edyth L. Wysong.⁵⁸⁴

Edith married Laverne William Disney Sr.,¹ son of Vernon Wilbur Disney ⁵⁸⁴ and Vera Glen Stage, on 11 Feb 1928 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana, USA.⁵⁸⁴ Laverne was born on 11 Jun 1907 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁸⁴ and died in Jul 1987 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA^⁵⁸⁴ at age 80.

3438 M i. Laverne William Disney Jr. ¹ was born on 30 Aug 1928 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA,^⁵⁸⁴ died on 15 Dec 2010 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA^⁵⁸⁴ at age 82, and was buried in Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA.^³⁰

Laverne married Phyllis Jean Hamm.⁶⁹¹ Phyllis was born on 12 Dec 1931 in Iowa, USA and died on an unknown date.

3439 F ii. Judith Ann Disney ¹ was born on 29 Jan 1930 in Elkhart County, Indiana, USA and died on 25 May 1994 in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA at age 64.

2607. Gladys Luetta Whysong ¹ was born on 2 Jan 1904 in Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 15 Aug 1999 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 95.

Gladys married Peter Mais Jr.,¹ son of Peter Joseph Mais Sr. ⁶⁹² and Estella Gertrude Ledwick,⁶⁹² on 12 Nov 1938 in Indiana, USA. Peter was born on 6 May 1913 in Indiana, USA and died on 21 Jun 1925 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA^⁶⁹³ at age 12.

2608. Mary Alice Whysong ¹ was born on 25 Sep 1905 in Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 22 Aug 2001 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 95.

2609. Ruby Pauline Whysong ¹ was born on 9 Aug 1907 in Indiana, USA and died on 2 Jan 1991 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 83.

2610. Lenora Ethel Whysong ¹ was born on 24 Dec 1909 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Nov 2011 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 101.

2611. Donald Wier Whysong ¹ was born on 30 Mar 1912 in Salem Center, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 Jan 1983 in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁰³ at age 70.

Donald married Laura Lucretia Cunningham ¹ on 18 Mar 1933 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.⁴⁰³ Laura was born on 4 Aug 1911 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 10 May 2003 in Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 91.

2613. Evelyn June Whysong ¹ was born on 12 Jun 1918 in Pleasant Lake, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 28 Jul 2012 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA^⁵⁸⁶ at age 94.

Evelyn married William Glenn Laverne Hovarter,¹ ⁵⁸⁶ son of Glenn Atwood Hovarter ⁶⁹⁴ and Catherine "Katie" Harris,⁶⁹⁴ on 11 Mar 1943. William was born on 8 Jun 1916 in Chesaning, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA,^⁶⁹⁵ died on 9 Aug 1989 in Old Town, Dixie County, Florida, USA^⁶⁹⁵ at age 73, and was buried `.

3462 M iv. William Frederick Hovarter ⁵⁸⁶ was born in 1951 in Michigan, USA^⁶⁹⁵ and died in 1951 in Midland, Midland County, Michigan, USA.^⁶⁹⁵

2619. Laurence Earl Leas ¹ was born on 13 May 1910 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, died on 10 Feb 1981 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 70, and was buried in Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, California, USA.^³⁰

Laurence married Norma Isabelle Smith,¹ daughter of Paul Clayton Smith ⁶⁹⁶ and Blanche Ethel Lung,⁶⁹⁶ on 12 Dec 1943. Norma was born on 2 Dec 1921 in Butler, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 3 Aug 2019 in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, California, USA at age 97.

3468 F ii. Lauraine Kay Leas ¹ was born on 18 Apr 1947 in Los Angeles County, California, USA, died on 13 Feb 1970 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA^³⁰ at age 22, and was buried in Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, California, USA.^³⁰

+ 3470 F iv. Laurel Sue Leas ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1956 in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama, USA, died on 23 Aug 2015 in Moorpark, Ventura County, California, USA at age 58, and was buried in Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, , California, USA.

2620. Lyle Spangler Leas ¹ was born on 12 Jul 1911 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died in Nov 1984^⁴²⁴ at age 73.

General Notes: Information received by David Leas from Steuben County on 5-10-2008:

Leas, Lyle Spangler male birth
County 1907-1915 page 49
Born on July 12, 1911 in Salem Twp.

Father - Warren Earl Leas born in Indiana
Mother - Mary Leola Spangler born in Defiance Co., Ohio
Filed on July 15, 1911

U.S. Social Security Death Index verified that Lyle was born in Indiana.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Angola, Pleasant Township, Steuben, Indiana.

Lyle married Helen Juanita Mason,¹ daughter of Henry S. Mason ⁶⁹⁹ and Mary E.,⁶⁹⁹ on 11 Jun 1934. Helen was born on 15 Feb 1916 and died on 7 Oct 2004 at age 88.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Angola, Pleasant Township, Steuben, Indiana.

+ 3472 M ii. Richard Lyle Leas ¹ was born on 16 Mar 1936 in Alvardo, Steuben Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1998 at age 62.

2621. Norman Eugene Leas ¹ was born on 5 Sep 1912 in Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 6 Nov 1986 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 74, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes:
Norman "Gene" Leas was a farmer in Dekalb County. He and Thelma owned a farm that was located just west of Ashley and just south of Hudson.

The following was from the Dekalb County Indiana Genealogy Society web page:

Norman Eugene Leas
Submitted by Roselyn Wells

Friday, November 7, 1986 - The Evening Star

N. Eugene Leas

Ashley - N. Eugene Leas, 74, of Route 1, Ashley, died at his home Thursday afternoon.

Mr. Leas was born Sept. 5, 1912 in Hudson to Warren and Leola (Spangler) Leas. He married Thelma B. Westbrook on Jan. 6, 1935 in Auburn. She survives.

Mr. Leas was a farmer and lifetime resident of the area. He was also a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ.

Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Carole) Wilhelm, Waterloo, Mrs. Philip (Linda) Snider, Hicksville, Ohio, Mrs. Sandra Shuman, Ashley, and Mrs. Jim (Kathy) Carunchia, Kendallville.

Three sons survive: Norman E. Leas, Jr., Fort Wayne, David A. Leas, Greensburg and Mark S. Leas, Mishawaka.

Also surviving are three brothers, Vance Leas, Ashley, Arnold Leas, Richmond and Rex Leas, Arcadia, Fla. and one sister, Phyllis Knight, Lancaster, Calif., 15 grandchildren ant two great grandchildren. Two grand children precede him in death.

Services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, with Revs. Norman Conklin and Lorin Harrison officiating. Calling will be at the Kistler Funeral Home, Hudson from 2-5 and 7-9 Saturday, as well as one hour prior to services at the church Sunday. Burial will be in the Circle Cemetery, Hudson.

Preferred memorials are to the church.

The following was from the Greensburg Daily News:

Services and burial were Sunday, Nov. 9, 1986,k in Ashley, for N. Eugene Leas, 74, who died unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 7 at his home in Ashley.

Leas is survived by his wife, Thelma Leas; two sons; four daughters; three brothers; one sister; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, three brothers and two grandchildren.

A son, David Leas, and a grandson, Warren Leas, reside at 421 E. Main St., Greensburg.

--Greensburg Daily News (Indiana)
--Wednesday, November 12, 1986

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Norman married Thelma Beatrice Westbrook,¹ daughter of Orville Giford Westbrook ¹ ⁷⁰⁰ and Elizabeth Gay Conrad,¹ on 6 Jan 1935 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Thelma was born on 25 Nov 1917 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 17 Aug 2001 in Butler, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 83, and was buried on 20 Aug 2001 in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3474 F i. Carole Louise Leas ¹ was born on 7 Dec 1936 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 17 Oct 2018 in Orchard Pointe Health, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 81.

+ 3475 M ii. Norman Eugene Leas Jr. ¹ was born on 23 Dec 1938 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 16 Sep 2014 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 75.

2622. Latrielle Arlien Leas ¹ was born on 14 Jul 1914 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA,^⁴²⁴ died on 25 May 1947 at age 32, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Latrielle married Willis Waldo Reinoehl,¹ son of John Henry Reinoehl ¹ and Cora Anna Stomm,¹ on 10 Aug 1934 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Willis was born on 29 May 1908 in St. Joe, Concord Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 10 Nov 1980 at age 72, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

3481 M i. Michael Allen Reinoehl ¹ was born on 14 Aug 1941, died on 15 Aug 1941, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3482 F ii. Jo Lynn Reinoehl ¹ was born on 7 Sep 1942 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 Feb 2013 in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana, USA at age 70.

3484 F iv. Corlien Reinoehl ¹ was born on 24 May 1947, died on 13 Jan 1949 at age 1, and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

2624. Robert Lamar Leas ¹ was born on 21 Mar 1917 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Jun 1984 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁹¹ at age 67, and was buried in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

• Residence: WW II Draft Registration location, 6 May 1943, Coraopolis, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

• Residence: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, 1949, Monmouth Drive, Fort Wayne, Allen County, indiana, USA. ⁷⁰¹

Robert married Esthel May Neidig ¹ on 20 Nov 1940 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA. Esthel was born on 25 Jan 1916 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 21 Mar 1985 at age 69, and was buried in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA.

2626. Phyllis Elaine Leas ¹ was born on 22 Jan 1924 and died on 24 Dec 2015 in Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, USA at age 91.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

Phyllis married Louis Knight,¹ son of Emmit Knight ⁷⁰² and Margaret Charlotte Rossfield,⁷⁰² ⁷⁰³ on 8 Jun 1952 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Louis was born on 20 Mar 1923 in Nebraska, USA^⁷⁰⁴ and died on 22 Sep 2004 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA^⁷⁰⁴ at age 81.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Ward 3, Omaha, Omaha City, Douglas, Nebraska.

2627. Ronald Vance Leas ¹ was born on 16 Jan 1928 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 19 Jan 2013 in Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 85, and was buried in Jan 2013 in Lake Bethel Cemetery, Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: ASHLEY - Ronald "Vance" Leas, 86, of Ashley passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Laurels of DeKalb Nursing Home in Butler.

He was born January 16, 1928 in Hudson in Steuben County to Warren E and Leola M (Spangler) Leas.

He was a graduate of Ashley High School and a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Ashley.

Vance was a local farmer raising dairy and beef cattle and a self-employed milk and grain hauler for 50 years. He drove school bus for DeKalb Central Schools for 35 years.

He married Elizabeth "June" Rasler on July 29, 1950 in Ashley and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons and two daughters, Rebecca (Paul) Yoder of Auburn, Michael (Kay) Leas of Ashley, Cindy (Mark) Jennings of Butler and Thomas (Jean) Leas of Indianapolis; a sister, Phyllis Knight of Lancaster CA; 14 grandchildren, Kristy Tanko, Carolyn Smith, Jenny Smith, Lela Holben, Jim Leas, April Holden, Heather Atz, Mackenzie Mickle, Kenny Jennings, Jeff Jennings, Jill Zwickl, Rachael Trent, Vicki Leas, Larry Leas; and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, James Leas; a sister, Latrielle Reinoel; and six brothers, Lawrence Leas, Lyle Leas, Eugene Leas, Arnold "Jake" Leas, Robert Leas and Rex Leas.

Services are 11 AM Thursday. January 23, 2014 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo, IN. Burial in Lake Bethel Cemetery, Lagrange. Calling is 4 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Smithfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

3495 M iv. James Ronald Leas ¹ was born on 9 Oct 1956 in Elmhurst Hospital, Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 12 Oct 1956 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA.

2628. Norman Stanley Leas ¹ was born on 20 Feb 1924 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 16 Mar 1980 at age 56, and was buried on 4 Apr 1980 in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA.

2629. Carroll Freeman Leas ¹ was born on 17 Feb 1919 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 May 2002 in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, USA at age 83, and was buried in Fir Lawn Cemetery, Hillsboro, Washington Co, OR.

Carroll married Esther Joan Broom,¹ daughter of Isaac Joshua Broom and Chloe Ellen Mullis,⁷⁰⁷ on 31 Dec 1941. Esther was born on 1 Apr 1922 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 20 Nov 2003 in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, USA^⁷⁰⁸ at age 81.

2631. Marilyn Eloise Glasgow ¹ was born on 5 Dec 1926 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 25 Dec 1975 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 49, and was buried in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

Marilyn married Henry Leighton Zimmerman,⁴ son of Sherman L. Zimmerman ⁷¹⁰ and Olivia Gertrude Myers,⁷¹⁰ on 14 Sep 1946 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA.⁶⁹² Henry was born on 24 Jul 1925 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA,^⁷¹⁰ died on 7 Apr 2002 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 76, and was buried in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3506 M ii. Bruce Edwin Zimmerman ⁴ was born on 20 Oct 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Feb 2019 at age 71, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Dunn Mill, Allen County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

2636. Henrietta Mae Burford ¹ was born on 12 May 1911 and was buried in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield Center, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.^⁶⁰¹

Living married Melvin Leonard Whiteley.¹ Melvin was born on 25 Apr 1917 and died in Aug 1980 at age 63.

Raymond married Georgia Dell Lytle,¹ ⁷¹¹ daughter of Isaac Lynn Lytle ⁷¹² and Cleo Maude Thomson,⁷¹³ on 23 Sep 1945.⁷¹² Georgia was born on 28 Sep 1925 in Indiana, USA and died on 13 Jan 2012 at age 86.

2648. Helen Sperry Cothran ¹ was born on 13 Apr 1936 in Baguio, Philippines and died on 25 Feb 1990 in Arlington, VA at age 53.

2655. Eileen Mary Stambaugh ⁹⁰ was born on 27 Sep 1914 in Pennsylvania, USA and died on 11 Feb 1985 in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, USA at age 70.

Eileen married John Calvin Dudley.⁹⁰ John was born on 4 Mar 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Jan 1987 in Maitland, Orange County, Florida, USA at age 74.

2658. William Harold Waite ¹ ³⁴ was born on 19 Feb 1895 in Bradford Mckean Co., PA and died on 21 Dec 1972 in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 77.

William married Margaret Peoples ¹ ³⁴ on 6 Jun 1917.³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ Margaret was born about 1895.^³⁵

3541 F i. Marie Waite ³⁵ was born about 1918 and died before 24 Nov 2006.^⁷¹⁴

3542 F ii. Ruth Waite ³⁵ was born about 1919 and died before 24 Nov 2006.^⁷¹⁴

3543 M iii. William Waite ³⁵ was born about 1920 and died before 24 Nov 2006.^⁷¹⁴

3544 M iv. John Waite ³⁵ was born about 1922 and died before 24 Nov 2006.^⁷¹⁴

3545 F v. Janet Waite ³⁵ was born on 21 Nov 1926 in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 26 Jun 2006 in Cortez, , CO^⁷¹⁴ at age 79.

+ 3546 M vi. Bernard Eugene Waite ¹ ³⁴ was born on 20 May 1931 in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 24 Nov 2006 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA^⁷¹⁵ at age 75, and was buried in National Cemetery in Santa Fe, , NM.

2659. Charles Franklin Waite ¹ ³⁴ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 12 Nov 1896 in Dubois, PA, died on 3 Apr 1959 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 62, and was buried on 6 Apr 1959 in Ellet Memorial Cem., Now Hillside Cem.

General Notes: Burial: Charles F. Waite, 62 years, of 1610 S. Arlington St., passed away Friday April 3, 1959.

Survived by his wife, Ocelia; daughters, Mrs Mary Henrietta Davidson, of Madison, Ohio, Mrs. Grace Aldean Mason, of Akron, Mrs. Betty Jane Carroll, of Joliet, Illinois, and Miss Frances Marie Waite, of Akron; five grandchildren; brothers, William, Eugene, Don, and sisters, Pearl and Eva.

Funeral services Monday, 1:30 p.m. at the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home, Rev. James H. Boyd officiating; Burial in Ellet Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Charles married Ocelia Glencora Burnette,¹ ⁶⁰⁶ daughter of Joseph E. Burnette ¹ ⁶⁰⁶ and Gertrude Emiline Beatty,¹ ⁶⁰⁶ on 10 Mar 1917.⁶⁰⁶ Ocelia was born on 25 Jan 1899 in Hilliards, PA, died on 15 Dec 1991 in Ft Mill, SC at age 92, and was buried on 19 Dec 1991 in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

3548 F ii. Virginia Pauline Waite ¹ was born on 8 May 1922 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Jun 1984 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 62, and was buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

3549 F iii. Grace Aldean Waite ¹ ⁶⁰⁶ was born on 8 May 1922 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Jul 1984 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA at age 62, and was buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

2669. Dolores Anna Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born in 1905 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶⁰⁹ died on 30 Jun 1952 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶⁰⁹ at age 47, and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁰⁹

Dolores married James Irvin Murray.⁶⁰⁹ James was born on 28 Mar 1899 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 27 Feb 1973 in Utahville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 73, and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

3552 M i. James Claude Murray ⁶⁰⁹ was born on 13 May 1924 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 10 Nov 1972 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 48, and was buried in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

James married Mary Elizabeth Dinsmore ⁶⁰⁹ on 29 May 1948 in Sinnamahoning Church.⁶⁰⁹ Mary was born on 15 Dec 1922 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 10 Apr 1995 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 72, and was buried in Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

3553 F ii. Vivian Elaine Murray ⁶⁰⁹ was born in Jun 1926 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶⁰⁹ died on 19 Sep 1926 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁶⁰⁹ and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁰⁹

3554 M iii. Kenneth Daniel Murray ⁶⁰⁹ was born on 31 Mar 1938 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Jun 1975 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 37, and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2670. Edgar Nile Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 5 Aug 1908 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 1 Feb 1963 in Huntington Woods, Oakland County, Michigan, USA at age 54, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶⁰⁹

General Notes:

In the "Clearfield, Pennsylvania 1928 City Directory Page 159" there is an entry listed:

Leas E Nile student r220 W 6th av

Edgar married Mary Alice Schwarz.⁶⁰⁹ Mary was born on 27 Oct 1915 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, died on 3 Aug 2001 in Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan, USA at age 85, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

3555 M i. Michael Nile Leas ⁶⁰⁹ was born on 30 May 1947, died on 27 Mar 2016 at age 68, and was buried in Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA.

2672. Maj. John Bruce Leas ¹ ³⁴ was born on 24 Apr 1917 in Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 31 Aug 1980 in Fort Dix, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA at age 63, and was buried in Centre Cemetery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

John married Marjorie Randall Moore.,¹ ⁷¹⁷ daughter of Arthur Randall Moore ¹ ⁷¹⁷ and Georgia Houston Johnson,.¹ ⁷¹⁷ Marjorie was born on 26 Dec 1921 in Newburyport, Massachusetts^⁷¹⁶ and died on 9 Aug 2001 in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁷¹⁶ at age 79.

3556 M i. John Bruce Leas Jr. ¹ ⁷¹⁸ was born in 1948^⁷¹⁶ and died on 17 Sep 2016 in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA at age 68.

• United States Census: Resided, 1920, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Frederick married Mabel Nancy Ralston.⁷¹⁹ Mabel was born about 1911 in Pennsylvania, USA.^⁷²⁰

Katharine married Earle William Bolton , III.,⁷²¹ son of Earle William Bolton II ⁶²³ and Eleanor King Colton. Earle was born on 1 Apr 1932 in Philadelphia, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 25 Jul 2003 in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA at age 71.

3562 F i. Katherine Leas Bolton ⁶²³ was born on 16 Jul 1971 and died on 15 Feb 1994 in New Hampshire, USA at age 22.

2700. Donald Stewart Leas III ¹ ⁴³⁶ was born on 7 Jul 1954 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 16 Jul 2001 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA at age 47.

General Notes:
According to Donald's half sister, Ann Leas, Donald and Audrey had one daughter and twin boys.

General Notes: Social Security # 209-38-0022

He may have been a member of the American Boychoir School located in Princeton, NY. The is a "Leas Wilson Davis" listed on the Lost Alumni page at, http://www.americanboychoir.org/alum_lost.html

2707. Jedidiah Howe Adams IV ⁴³⁶ was born on 24 Dec 1950 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 23 Sep 2011 at age 60, and was buried in Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Homes, Cemetery and Crematory 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, , FL.

General Notes: In Loving Memory
Jedidiah Howe Adams V
12/24/1950 - 9/23/2011
Mr. Jedidiah Howe Adams V, 60, of Saint Cloud, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011. Jedidiah was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1950, the son of the late Jedidiah H. and Mary Stuart (Leas) Adams. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Letter Carrier for the Military Postal Service. Jedidiah is survived by four sons; Jedidiah H. husband of Vicki Adams of Labelle, FL, Matthew K. Adams of Ridley Park, PA, Zachariah J. husband of Jennifer Ricciuti of St. Cloud, FL and Randy A. Adams of St. Cloud, FL. He is also survived by a half-brother, Stuart Adams; half-sisters, Amanda Shaughness and Anne Kennard; 4 Grandchildren; Amber, Gary, Michael and Isabella; and 3 Great Grandchildren; Bradley, Tyler and Dylan. Arrangements for Jedidiah have been entrusted to the care of Osceola Memory Gardens Funeral Homes, Cemetery and Crematory 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road Kissimmee, FL 34744 (407)847-2494 www.OsceolaMemGds.com

2713. Martha Virginia Dunaway ¹ was born on 20 Apr 1904, died on 17 Apr 2001 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 96, and was buried on 21 Apr 2001 in Zanesfield Cemetery, Zanesfield, Logan County, Ohio, USA.

Martha married Hobart Cooksey ¹ on 11 Jun 1925 in East Liberty, Logan Co, OH. Hobart died on 28 Jul 1974.

2725. John Richard Van Hyning ¹ was born on 26 Aug 1921 in Monroe Twp, Logan Co., OH, died on 26 May 1987 at age 65, and was buried on 29 May 1987 in Masonic Section Restlawn Cem, Huron, OH.

2730. Howard S. Leas ¹ ¹³⁴ was born on 29 Nov 1889 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania, died on 21 Jan 1936 at age 46, and was buried in Strayer's Cemetery, Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania.

Howard married Lillie May Boring.,¹ ¹³⁴ daughter of Jacob Crone Boring ¹ ⁷²² and Sarah Jane Glatfelter,.¹ ⁷²² Lillie was born on 15 May 1891 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 26 Dec 1974 in Manchester, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 83, and was buried in Strayer's Cemetery, Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania.

3586 M i. Raymond B. Leas ¹ ⁷²³ was born on 17 Jul 1910 in Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania, died in 1968^⁴⁹ at age 58, and was buried in Strayer's Cemetery, Dover Township, York, Pennsylvania.^⁴⁹

2735. Oscar E. Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 17 Mar 1918 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA, died on 15 Feb 2007 in Elizabethtown, PA at age 88, and was buried in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: Oscar E. Leas

Published: Feb 17, 2007 EST
Oscar E. Leas

Oscar E. Leas, 88, of 2587 Donegal Springs Rd., Marietta, passed away on February 15, 2007 at ManorCare, Elizabethtown. He was the husband of the late Helen Stauffer Leas who died in February, 2002.

A carpenter by trade, he retired from the Masonic Villages of Elizabethtown after 15 years of employment. He also operated a general farm in Conoy Twp.

He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church of Mount Joy. Oscar enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Perry Co., where he liked to hunt and fish.

Born on March 17, 1918 in Hanover, he was the son of the late Ervin R., and Mary Amspacher Leas.

He is survived by two sons, James O., (Bonnie Gutshall) Leas, and Kenneth E. Leas, both of Marietta; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Also surviving is his brother, Norman D. (Alice) Leas of Maytown. He was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Ervin Leas.

A funeral Service honoring Oscars life will be held from St. Marks United Methodist Church, 27 East Main Street, Mount Joy, on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Donald E. Zechman officiating. Interment to follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Garden, Columbia. A viewing will be held at St. Marks from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. NOTE: Please use the rear entrance to St. Marks.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marks UM Church, 37 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc., Mount Joy. Condolences may be directed to: www.sheetzfuneralhome.com

2736. Norman David Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 3 Feb 1920 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 20 May 2007 in Maytown, PA at age 87, and was buried in Maytown Union Cemetery.

General Notes: Norman David Leas

Published: Jun 01, 2007 EST
Norman David Leas

Norman David Leas, 87, of Maytown, PA, died May 30, 2007. He was the loving husband of Alice Carter Leas with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Born in York County, Norman was a son of the late Ervin and Mary Emsbacker Leas. As well as being a farmer, Mr. Leas was part of the janitorial staff for Wyeth Labs, Marietta, with 27 years of service. He served in the US Army during WWII in the South Pacific.

A member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 71 years, Norman was also a member of the Maytown American Legion Post #809, the Elizabethtown Moose and the Elizabethtown VFW.

Surviving besides his wife is a daughter, Tana Leas Yung, married to Tony K., Chesapeake, VA; a granddaughter, Christina Yung Ledbetter, married to Kelly, Michigan; two great grandsons, Blaine and Christian. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ervin, Oscar and John Leas.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday at 11 A.M. from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Queen Street, Maytown. Interment in the Maytown Union Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 A.M. until 11 A.M. at the church.

Please omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Normans' memory to his church, P.O. Box 96 Maytown, PA 17550-0096. Smedley F.H. Ltd. 29 N. Gay Street, Marietta, is in charge of arrangements. www.lifecelebration.com

• Residence: at time of death, 2007, Maytown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. ⁵⁴⁵

Norman married Alice Carter ⁴⁴⁹ about 1943. Alice was born about 1922 in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 31 Dec 2008 in Maytown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania about age 86, and was buried in Maytown Union Cemetery.

2737. John R. Leas ⁴⁴⁹ was born on 2 Oct 1923, died on 6 Oct 2006 in Elizabethtown, , PA at age 83, and was buried in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

General Notes: SS# 168-03-0280

Lancaster Online:

John R. Leas
Updated Sep 12, 2013

John R. Leas

John R. "Effie" Leas, 83, of Coffee Goss Road, Maytown, died Friday October 6th, at ManorCare Health Services, Elizabethtown. He was the husband of Rose M. Kreider Leas.

Born in Hanover, PA, he was a son of the late Ervin R. and Mary Amspacher Leas. John was a supervisor at I.T.T. Grinnell, Columbia, for 35 years, retiring in April of 1986.

Serving in the Army during WWII, John was in the Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes, in the 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. He was the Past President of the union at Grinnell and a member of the I.T.T. Grinnell Foreman's Club. John was Past President of the Maytown Youth Organization, Past President of the E. Donegal Twp. Park Commission, Past President of the E. Donegal Boat Club, Past Commander and member of the American Legion Post #809, Maytown, member of the Ashara Lodge #398 F. & A.M., Marietta, member of the Hi-12 Club, Elizabethtown, and member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maytown. He loved to fish and hunt and in his younger years, was an avid baseball and basketball player. He enjoyed carpentry work.

Surviving besides his wife are four children: Kathleen M. (Jim Stephens) Leas, Maryville, TN, Richard L. (Kim) Leas, Haymarket, VA, Laurie L. Leas, Lancaster, and Michael H. (Joanne) Leas, Maytown; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Norman D. (Alice) Leas, Maytown, and Oscar E. Leas, Marietta. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ervin Leas.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday at 11 A.M. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Queen Street, Maytown. Interment in Laurel Hills Memorial Garden, Columbia. Friends may call Monday evening at the Smedley Funeral Home, Ltd. 29 N. Gay Street, Marietta, from 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. at the church. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, New York 10163.

2738. Ellen R. Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1916 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 16 Jan 2003 in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 86, and was buried in East Berlin Cemetery, East Berlin, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.^⁶²⁸

2740. Blanche Irene Leas ¹ was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Reading Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA,^⁴⁹ died on 31 Aug 2000 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁶³¹ at age 80, and was buried in Susquehana Memorial Gardens, York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2741. Millie M. Leas ¹ was born on 5 Oct 1921 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 6 Apr 1995^⁴⁹ at age 73, and was buried in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Millie married Ralph E. Eisenhart.,¹ son of Elmer Brough Eisenhart ⁴⁶⁰ and Ann Marie Gross,.⁴⁶⁰ Ralph was born on 1 Feb 1916 in Thomasville, York County, Pennsylvania, USA^⁴⁶⁰ and died on 9 Jul 2000^⁴⁶⁰ at age 84.

3604 M ii. Clark D. Eisenhart ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 29 Oct 1950 in Hanover, Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania and died on 1 May 2003 in East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 52.

3605 M iii. Grant L. Eisenhart ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 14 Jan 1953 in York County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 7 Feb 1998 at age 45, and was buried in Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

3607 M v. Patrick Charles Eisenhart ⁴⁶⁰ was born on 17 Mar 1956 in Hanover, Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania and died on 24 Aug 2007 in Spring Garden Township, York County, Pennsylvania at age 51.

Living married Doris M. Pifer.¹ Doris was born on 4 Mar 1929, died on 13 May 2008 in York Hospital at age 79, and was buried in Mummerts Meeting House Cemetery, Abbottstown, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

2750. Elverna Leas ¹ was born on 4 Mar 1931 in Pennsylvania, USA, died on 6 Feb 2012 in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 80, and was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.^³⁰

General Notes:
Elverna R. Leas Borror
BIRTH4 Mar 1931
Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH6 Feb 2012 (aged 80)
Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
BURIAL
Prospect Hill Cemetery
York, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
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MEMORIAL
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Elverna R. (Leas) Borror, of York, died February 6, 2012, in Dover. She was the wife of Harold V. Borror, her husband of 60 years.

Elverna was born on March 4, 1931 to Paul E. and Mazie (Spangler) Leas, Sr. She was the 11th of 13 children, and was raised in East Berlin, Adams County.

She attended schools in the East Berlin area, and graduated from East Berlin High School in 1948.

Mrs. Borror worked in the Hanover Shoe Factory, and Pennwood Heel in East Berlin.

Elverna married Harold V. Borror on September 22, 1951, and moved with him to Virginia, until 1952, later relocating back to East Berlin for one year. It was there that their first child was born in April, only to survive for one month. They bought a home in York and lived there for five years. They then moved to Painted Post, N.Y., where they resided for 3-1/2 years.

Elverna was a housewife for 8-1/2 years until Harold and she went to school to become Salvation Army Officers. They served 12 years as Corps Officers, having served in Wellsville, Oswego, Lockport, and Syracuse, NY, and East Liverpool, Ohio. They were then transferred to the adult rehabilitation services to serve in Cleveland, Ohio, Wilkes-Barre, PA, and later, Manhattan, NY. They were assigned to Headquarters for 3 years. Their last appointment was in Pittsburgh, until they retired in 1994. Altogether, they served 34 years as active officers, and worked for the Salvation Army for 7 years after retirement.

Elverna was also a member of Zonta, Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, a certified food handler, and took courses in flower arranging.

In addition to her husband, Harold, Elverna is survived by four children, Gerald R. Borror of Bethel Park, Dorean A. Keisling of Pittsburgh, Harold E. Borror of Bethel Park, and Brian L. Borror of Dover; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; four brothers, Arthur Leas of New Oxford, Fred Leas of East Berlin, Paul Leas, Jr. of Glen Rock, and Harold Leas of East Berlin; and a sister, Janet Shoemaker of Dover.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Borror; a brother, Charles Leas; and six sisters, Ellen Hinkle, Blanche Boyce, Catherine Marks, Millie Eisenhart, Dorothy Miller and Annie Wilt.

Funeral services will be held February 10, 2012, at 7 p.m. from the Feiser Funeral Home, East Berlin, with Major Dennis Camuti, Major Erma Camuti, Major Robert Reel and Major Lynette Reel officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, February 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. Following those committal services, there will be a Celebration of Life service at 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 50 E. King St., York.

Elverna married Harold Vernon Borror,¹ son of William Alfred Borror ¹ and Bernice Elizabeth Crites,¹ on 22 Sep 1951 in Frederick County, Maryland, USA. Harold was born on 8 Nov 1929 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA and was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

3618 F v. Linda Lee Borror was born on 21 Apr 1952 in Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA, died on 21 May 1952 in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, USA, and was buried in Mummerts Meeting House Cemetery, Abbottstown, Hamilton Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daisy married Jack Alonzo Lowry ¹²⁷ on 3 Jul 1930.²⁵⁷ Jack was born on 20 Feb 1911 and died on 16 Jul 1958 at age 47.

Philip married Sylvia Erma Rasmussen ²⁵⁷ in Nov 1934. Sylvia died on 1 Feb 2001.

George married Lena Mae Hollingsworth ²⁵⁷ on 23 Mar 1941. Lena died in Jun 2000.

2763. Donald Elworth Bennett ⁶³⁵ was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Tribune, Greeley Co, KS, died on 28 Sep 2004 at age 84, and was buried in Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Wakeeny, Kansas.

General Notes: MARINES???Burial Date: 10/1/2004? Spouse: Fern Bennett. Born in Tribune, Kansas. Son of: Phillip & Olive Myrtle (Lease) Bennett.?Married Fern Koestel on July 7, 1944, in San Diego, California.??Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Donald E. Jr. & David L. Bennett, a daughter, Linda Jones, a Sister, Betty Lee Statana.???

Obituary in the Ark Valley News:

Donald E. Bennett Sr.
Last Updated: October 04, 2004 02:27:56 PM

Donald E. Bennett Sr., 84, of WaKeeney, father and father-in-law of Donald E. Jr. and Diane Bennett of Valley Center, died Sept. 28, 2004. He was the owner and operator of El-Tre-Go Water Boy Enterprises. Service was Oct. 1 at First United Methodist Church, WaKeeney, with Rev. Randy Jellison-Knock. Burial was at Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney, with military rites by the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was born June 16, 1920, on the homestead in Tribune, the son of Phillip Bennett and Olive Myrtle Lease. He attended schools in Tribune. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married Fern Koestel on July 7, 1944, in San Diego, Calif. She survives. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Randall Reid VFW Post #3449 and the American Legion Moore Post #197, all in WaKeeney. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George Bennett and Kelly Bennett; and a sister, Daisy Lowry.

Other survivors include his son, David L. Bennett of Mulvane; daughter; Linda L. Jones of Colby; sister, Betty Lee Santana of Inverness, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials have been established with the church or with the donor's choice, in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney 67672.

3628 M i. Donald Elworth Bennett , Jr. ⁶³⁵ was born on 3 Nov 1946 and died on an unknown date.

3629 M ii. David Loren Bennett ⁶³⁵ was born on 11 Oct 1947 and died on an unknown date.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Tribune, Tribune Township, Greeley, Kansas, United States.

• Military: Enlistment Record, 22 Sep 1942, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA.

Wallace married June "Micky" Johnson ²⁵⁷ on 12 Feb 1949 in Yamhill, Polk, Oregon, United State. June was born on 15 Feb 1928.

2786. Walter Alvin Fenton Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 4 Dec 1901 in Northwood, Wood Co, OH, died on 18 Mar 1977 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 75, and was buried in Greenwood Cem, Pleasant Twp, Logan Co, OH.

Walter married Myrtal May Nolan ¹²⁹ on 23 Apr 1923. Myrtal was born on 31 Jan 1904 in Delmont, Westmoreland Co, PA, died on 28 Dec 1974 at age 70, and was buried in Greenwood Cem, Pleasant Twp, Logan Co, OH.

+ 3646 M i. Glenn Eugene Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 15 Jul 1926 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Oct 2002 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried on 13 Oct 2002 in Highland Cem, West Liberty, Logan Co, OH.

2842. Daniel Leroy Trimmer ¹ ⁴⁶⁶ was born on 19 Jan 1922 in Huntington Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 11 Dec 1986 at age 64.

Edna married George Victor Billet ¹ on 24 Dec 1924. George was born on 12 Dec 1901 and died on 30 Aug 1971 at age 69.

Ninth Generation

Lena married William Riley Newkirk.⁵⁸ William was born in 1901 and died in 1959 at age 58.

3662 M i. Henry Oliver Newkirk ⁵⁸ was born in 1925 and died on an unknown date.

Henry married Sylvia Mae Brink.⁵⁸ Sylvia was born in 1926 and died on an unknown date.

2877. Loretta June O'Day ⁶³ was born on 22 Mar 1936 in California, USA and died on 12 Jan 1985 in Sacramento County, California, USA at age 48.

2893. William Arthur Leas ⁴⁹⁴ was born on 23 Jan 1915, died on 25 Feb 2003 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁴⁹ at age 88, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.

William married Evelyn Levone Powell ⁴⁹⁵ ⁴⁹⁸ on 8 Aug 1936. Evelyn was born on 1 Aug 1915, died on 2 Jun 1984 at age 68, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.

William next married Helen Louise Habley on 1 Dec 1984 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA. Helen was born about 1923 in Kentucky, USA.^⁷²⁴

Harry married Helen Louise Pfeiffer,⁴⁹⁴ daughter of Joseph Anthony Pfeiffer ⁴⁹⁸ and Vada Josephine Rudicel,⁴⁹⁸ on 24 Sep 1943 in Grant County, Indiana, USA. Helen was born on 27 Feb 1920 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 4 Jan 2004 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 83, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.

+ 3678 M i. Philip Edwin Leas ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 24 Jan 1947 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 24 Sep 1992 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 45, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.^⁷²⁵

2897. Lillian Ruth Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 15 Feb 1920 in Wells County, Indiana, USA,^⁶⁵¹ died on 6 Jan 1982 in Wells County, Indiana, USA^⁴⁹⁵ at age 61, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA.^⁶⁵²

Lillian married Hubert Bradford,⁴⁹⁵ son of Merlin Reese Bradford ⁶⁵² and Esther Foust,⁴⁹⁷ on 13 Jan 1940 in Wells County, Indiana, USA.⁶⁵² Hubert was born on 10 Aug 1918 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA, died on 30 Aug 1979 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA at age 61, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3681 M ii. Wendell Wesley Bradford ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 5 Oct 1944 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA, died on 10 Jan 2019 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

+ 3683 M iv. Allen Edwin Bradford ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 14 Sep 1952 in Indiana, USA, died on 3 May 2000 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 47, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA.

2898. Gail Eugene Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 22 Nov 1922 in Wells County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁵¹ and died on 15 Dec 2010 in Wells County, Indiana, USA at age 88.

Gail married Devonna Fern Campbell ⁴⁹⁵ on 29 Jul 1946 in Wells County, Indiana, USA. Devonna was born on 3 Apr 1929 in Huntington County, Indiana, USA,^⁷²⁶ died on 9 Mar 2006 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA^⁷²⁶ at age 76, and was buried in Jones Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana, USA.^⁷²⁶

Living married Harold E. Carpenter.,¹ ⁷²⁷ son of Harry Carpenter ¹ ⁷²⁷ and Marguerite E. Burger,.¹ ⁷²⁷ Harold was born on 28 Jan 1931 in Adams County, Indiana, USA and died on 10 Jun 1986 in Adams County, Indiana, USA at age 55.

2901. Donald Keith Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 23 Apr 1927 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA, died on 27 Aug 2000 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA at age 73, and was buried in Gardens of Memory, Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: From the Huntington Herald Press Online, August 29, 2000

Donald Keith Leas, 73, Bluffton, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 27, 2000) at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland. Mr. Leas owned and operated Leas Feed Co., Montpelier, from 1956 to 1988. He served on the Montpelier and Blackford County school boards for six years and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Hartford City, and its Men's Club.He was a former resident of Huntington and had farmed in Huntington and Wells Counties. He graduated from Jackson Township High School, Wells County, in 1945.

He was born April 23, 1927, in Bluffton, a son of Ralph Lugar Leas and Ruey Glee Slusher Leas. He married Virginia M. Stinson July 24, 1949, in Jackson Township, Wells County. His wife survives. Additional survivors include three sons, Ted A. Leas of Hartford City and Terry K. Leas and Tim D. Leas, both of Montpelier; four brothers, Gail Leas and Jack Leas, both of Warren, Jim Leas of Montpelier, and Bob Leas of Columbia City; a sister, Lois Jane Carpenter, Bluffton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Bradford, and a brother, Norman Leas.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace United Methodist Church, 312 W. Washington St., Hartford City. Services will be held at the church at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with Rev. Steve Kaehr officiating. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 312 W. Washington St., Hartford City IN 47348.

General Notes: Robert "Bob" Leas was not just a hard-working man, he was very sweet, social and outgoing. He enjoyed laughing and had a great sense of humor. He took great pride in having a wonderful family and was honored when he was twice elected as "King" by his peers at the Woodlands Senior Center.

In 1932, most Americans were struggling as they entered the third year of the Great Depression. Ford Motor Corp. produced the Model Y automobile, the first parking meter was developed, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and British Broadcasting Company (BBC) aired their first public television program. Families at the time, gathered around their radios to listen to the popular first airings of Little Orphan Annie and Buck Rogers of the 25th Century. On September 14, 1932, Ralph and Ruey (Slusher) Leas welcomed the birth of their son Robert Dale Leas in Wells County, Indiana.

Raised along side his four older siblings and two younger ones, Bob learned the value of hard work at a young age on his family farm. While attending Jefferson Township School in the southern part of Wells County, he played on the basketball team. He went on to graduate with the Class of 1951. Feeling the need to serve his country, Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Once he returned home, he worked for Standard Oil.

On a routine route in Van Buren, Bob was making a delivery to a home when one of Irene Whiteman's children convinced him to come in and meet his mother. After the introduction, life changed for Bob and the two would be married on November 13, 1959 in Kankakee, Illinois. He, Irene and the children, Skip, Sam, Doug and Linda would welcome two more editions into their hearts and home with the births of Tammie and Robyn.

After living in a few towns in northern Indiana, they moved to Columbia City in 1965. Bob had worked for Holsum Bakery and retired in 1982. A few years after, he went back to work for INDOT from 1986-1994. In his retirement years, he was a Past Commander with the American Legion, Post 98 in Columbia City and a member of the VFW in Montpelier. He also stayed active at the Woodlands Senior Center and always enjoyed playing cards with his friends; his favorite game of cards being euchre. Bob also loved gardening and tending to his tomato plants.

After battling heart complications for over 35 years, Robert Dale Leas, 87, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab. Survivors include his daughters, Tammie (Scott) Kessler and Robyn (Jeff) Coverstone, both of Columbia City; stepsons, Skip Speece of Iowa, Sam Speece of North Carolina and Doug Cowdin of Columbia City; step-daughter, Linda Paulus of Columbia City; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and his cat, Wiley. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; four brothers; two sisters; and two great-grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the Whitley County Korean War Veteran's Honor Guard. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at South Park Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given in his memory to Woodlands Senior Center. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send his family condolences online.

Robert married Irene Whitman ⁴⁹⁵ on 13 Nov 1959 in Kankakee, Illinois, USA. Irene was born on 14 Jan 1920 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, USA^⁷²⁸ and died on 2 Jan 1996 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 75.

2903. Jackie Lee "Jack" Leas ¹ ⁴⁹⁶ was born on 2 Sep 1937 in Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana, USA,^⁴⁹⁵ died on 19 Jun 2008 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA at age 70, and was buried on 22 Jun 2008 in Asbury Cemetery, Montpelier, Wells County, Indiana.

General Notes: Obituary notice from the Clancy Funeral Homes Walker Chapel

Jack L. Leas, 70, of Warren, IN, died at 1:15 AM, on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, IN. He was born on Thursday, September 2, 1937, in Jackson Twp. Wells Co., IN. Jack was a lifelong resident of Jackson Township Wells Co., IN.

He was a Wells County Farmer and a Southern Wells School Bus Driver for 31 years. He worked for 17 years at Indiana Box as a Semi Driver. He was a member of the McNatt Coffee Club and was an avid I.U. fan. He also bowled in a league in Hartford City, IN at Northside Lanes. Jack Attended Asbury United Methodist Church.

He married Barbara J. (Crispen) Leas on December 6, 1956 in Warren, Indiana, and he was the son of the late Ralph L. Leas and the late Ruey G. (Slusher) Leas.

She is survived by Son-Dave (wife, Tammy) Leas of Montpelier, Ind.; Daughter-Gwen (husband, Terry) McElhaney of Warren, Ind.; Son-Mark (wife, Lisa) Leas of Montpelier, Ind.; Daughter-Nancy (husband, Gregg) Slentz of Hartford City, Ind.; Son-Dennis (wife, Sherri) Leas of Montpelier, Ind.; Brother-Gail E. Leas of Warren, Ind.; Brother-James C. Leas of Wells Co., Ind.; Brother-Robert D. Leas of Columbia City, Ind.; Sister-Lois Jane Carpenter of Bluffton, Ind.; 17 Grandchildren and 25 Great Grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his Wife-Barbara J. (Crispen) Leas, Father-Ralph L. Leas, Mother-Ruey G. (Slusher) Leas, Brother-Don K. Leas, and Sister-Lillian Bradford.

Arrangements are being handled by Glancy Funeral Homes - Walker Chapel, 109 West Windsor Street, Montpelier, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, June 21, 2008 and from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday, June 22, 2008. Funeral service will be at Glancy Funeral Homes - Walker Chapel at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 22, 2008 , Rev. Phil Freel officiating. Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery in Wells County, Ind. Memorials to: Asbury United Methodist Church, 1100S - St. Rd. 3, Montpelier, IN 47359.

Jackie married Barbara J. Crispen,¹ ⁷²⁹ daughter of Earl M. Crispen ¹ ⁷²⁹ and Erma L. McIntire,¹ ⁷²⁹ on 6 Dec 1956 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA. Barbara was born on 6 May 1939 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, died on 6 Jan 2002 in Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA at age 62, and was buried in Asbury Cemetery, Montpelier, Wells County, Indiana.^⁷³⁰

2904. Eunice Irene McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 25 Jan 1915 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 8 Aug 1998 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 83.

Eunice married Clarence H. Case ³⁰⁵ on 31 Oct 1936 in Harrison County, Iowa, USA. Clarence was born on 13 May 1914 in Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 28 Feb 1989 in Mondamin, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 74.

3706 M ii. Herbert Blaine Case ³⁰⁵ was born on 26 Sep 1940 in Mondamin, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 17 Dec 2010 in Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 70.

3707 M iii. Rodger Case ³⁰⁵ was born on 25 Jul 1944 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA and died on 18 Oct 2010 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 66.

Rodger married Lois Jean Henderson Nelsen.³⁰⁵ Lois was born on 31 Mar 1937 in Ralls County, MIssouri, USA and died on 7 Jan 2014 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA at age 76.

Arlene married Ollie N. Caddell.³⁰⁵ Ollie was born on 1 May 1915 in Clyde, Nodaway County, Missouri, USA and died on 26 Aug 1992 in Bridgeton, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA at age 77.

3708 M i. Gary Robert Caddell ³⁰⁵ was born on 19 Nov 1939 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA and died on 7 Jan 2001 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA at age 61.

2906. Thomas Raymond McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 4 Nov 1918 in Iowa, USA and died on 2 Feb 1996 in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri, USA at age 77.

Thomas married Pearl Anita Lidgard ³⁰⁵ in Jun 1946 in Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, USA. Pearl was born on 8 Feb 1928 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA and died on 14 May 2009 in Snoquaimie, King County, Washington, USA at age 81.

3711 M iii. Thomas Jay McAdams ³⁰⁵ was born on 7 Jan 1958 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA and died on 16 Apr 1992 in Forsyth, Taney County, Missouri, USA at age 34.

2916. Ralph Vernon Lane ³⁰⁸ was born on 14 Sep 1909 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA and died on 15 Jun 1981 in Weeping Water, Cass County, Nebraska, USA at age 71.

Ralph married Shirley Zelma Bates ³⁰⁸ on 31 Jul 1940.³⁰⁸ Shirley was born on 4 Jun 1914 in Avoca, Cass County, Nebraska, USA and died on 30 May 1968 at age 53.

Living married Phyllis Lapour.,¹ ¹⁶⁰ daughter of Milton Francis Lapour ¹⁶⁰ and Alice Augusta Blaim,.¹⁶⁰ Phyllis was born on 13 Mar 1932 and died on 12 Aug 1999 in Royal Oak MI at age 67.

Living married Richard F. Carmody.,¹⁶⁰ son of Howard William Moulton ⁷³¹ and Sylvia Eleanor Gaucher,.⁷³¹ Richard was born on 5 Oct 1932 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA and died on 2 Mar 1979 in Grand Blanc, MI at age 46.

Living married James Willard McCollum.¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ James was born on 30 Mar 1926 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA, died on 14 Feb 1968 in Fountain Co., IN, Of A Heart Attack While Working On The Farm. at age 41, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Churchyard, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3730 M ii. Charles Eugene McCollum ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 17 Dec 1949 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Jan 1978 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 28, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Ward 21, Indianapolis, Washington Township, Marion, Indiana, United States.

Cynthia next married Charles Wayne Lewis.¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ Charles was born on 10 Oct 1938 in Bristol, Washington County, Virginia, USA^⁶⁵⁷ and died on 10 Apr 2009 in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA^⁶⁵⁷ at age 70.

3735 M iv. Forest Freeman Lewis ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born in 1963 and died in 1964 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 1.

+ 3737 M vi. Gregory Dean Lewis ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 28 May 1966 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁵⁷ and died on 24 Aug 2005 in Dallas County, Texas, USA^⁶⁵⁷ at age 39.

General Notes:
Freemie Leas
United States Public Records
Name Freemie Leas
Also Known As Freeman E Leas
Residence Date 10 Dec 2007
Residence Place Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Birth Date 27 Jun 1942
Address Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
Address Date 10 Dec 2007
2nd Address Indianapolis, Indiana 46218
2nd Address Date 01 May 1996
3rd Address Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1993-01 Jan 1996
4th Address Fontana, California 92336
4th Address Date 01 Jan 1990-18 Jul 2001

Freeman married Mary Carolyn Wilson,¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ ⁷³² daughter of Robert Dale Wilson ⁷³³ and Ariel Beatrice Carr,⁷³³ on 11 Nov 1967. Mary was born on 8 Apr 1940 in Carr Township, Jackson County, Indiana and died on 30 Aug 2008 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA at age 68.

3749 F i. Heather Leas ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 17 Apr 1971 and died in 1992 in CA at age 21.

2956. Shirley Ann Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 29 May 1930 in Wingate, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ and died on 9 Nov 2008 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ at age 78.

2958. Richard L. Ludlow ¹⁶⁰ was born on 28 Oct 1936 in Wingate, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA^³¹⁹ and died on 11 Dec 2012 in Covington, Fountain Co., IN^³¹⁹ at age 76.

Richard next married Kay Lou Miles.³¹⁹ Kay was born on 17 Apr 1936 in Indiana, USA and died on 27 Nov 2002 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA at age 66.

2975. Myron Gene Leas ¹⁶² was born on 25 Sep 1927 in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas, USA, died on 31 May 2001 in Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas at age 73, and was buried on 4 Jun 2001 in Oxford Cemetery; Oxford, Sumner County, Kansas.

General Notes:
Saturday, June 2, 2001

Gene Leas

WELLINGTON - Gene Leas, 73, of Wellington, died May 31, 2001, at Sumner Regional Medical Center.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Quentin Bennett and Pastors Marvin Ewertt and Zane Brooks will officiate. Burial will be in Oxford Cemetery.

Friends may call at Day Funeral Home from 1 to 9 p.m. today and Sunday. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 Sunday.

A memorial has been established with the First United Methodist Church, 202 W. Harvey, Wellington, KS 67152. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

Leas was born Sept. 25, 1927, in Winfield, to Evaline (Spittler) and Floyd W. Leas.

On Jan. 22, 1956, he married Virginia Schifferdecker in Wichita.

Leas was a retired tool engineer with Plessey-Midwest, now BAE Systems.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Tom Schwinn Post 90 and Tri-City Model Airs Club.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Leas, Wellington; a son, Rick Leas, Tucson, Ariz.; a daughter, Sue Peninger, Wellington; five grandchildren, one stepgrandchild, three great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

2976. James Elworth Leas was born on 9 Jan 1935 in Southwest City, , Mo, died on 7 May 2001 in Beverly Health Care Center of Anderson, MO at age 66, and was buried in Southwest City Cemetery, Southwest City, , Missouri. Another name for James was Jim.

General Notes: JAMES "JIM" LEAS

SOUTHWEST CITY, Mo. - James "Jim" Leas, 66, of Southwest City, Mo. died on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 1:40 p.m. at Beverly Health Care Center of Anderson, Mo. after an illness. Jim was born on January 9, 1935 in Southwest City, Mo. to the late Frederick Roy and Sarah Irene (Drennan) Leas. He had lived in Southwest City, Mo. all of his life. He was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Southwest City, serving as Deacon for at least 25 years. He was a truck driver for Nichols Brothers in Southwest City for 10 years and worked as a machinist at Sibley's Engineering in Sulphur Springs, Ark. fro 26 years. He married Darlene Barnes on December 27, 1954 at Southwest City.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Barnes, of the home; son, Brent Leas and wife, Stephanie, of Bella Vista, Ark.; two daughters, Brenda Davis and husband, Larry, of Grove, and Kathy Keith and husband, A.T. "Bud," of Anderson, Mo.; a sister, Twila Stiles of Stigler, Okla.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jim Leas will be held on Thursday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Full Gospel Church in Southwest City. Reverend Mark Short and Reverend Jeff Jones will officiate. Burial will be in the Southwest City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 9, until 7:00 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Southwest City. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Full Gospel Church in Southwest City. in care of the funeral home.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Prairie Township, McDonald, McDonald, Missouri.

James married Lila Darlene Barnes ⁵¹³ on 27 Dec 1954. Lila was born on 4 Nov 1936 in Grove Nursing Center in Grove, , OK, died on 18 Oct 2007 in Dodge, , OK at age 70, and was buried in Southwest City Cemetery, Southwest City, , Missouri.^⁷³⁴

Living married William James Kolotrones.¹ ³²² William was born on 19 Feb 1916 in Barron, Broadwater Co, Montana and died on 23 Oct 1979 in Ft. Harrison, Helena, Montana at age 63.

General Notes: From the web page, http://dbdocks.com/team.html
Bud and Doris Leas moved from Kansas City, Mo to Sunrise Beach, Mo in 1970. Bud built his first dock at the 11 mm where 11 West Condo's are located today. Bud partnered up with Art Hanks a few years later and started Han-A-Lea Inc. and made the move to lake road 7-9 in Roach, Mo. Han-A-Lea manufactured Boat Docks and Boat Lifts on Lake of the Ozarks. Bud then went to work for Mo-Zark Docks as a salesman for a short time. After Mo-Zark Docks, Bud and Doris moved to the Coffman Bend area (Climax Springs) where they started D&B Enterprises. In 1981 they bought 5 acres in Climax Springs where D&B is currently located. Bud retired in the winter of 1987 and turned the business over to his 2 youngest son's Robert & Roger. In 1988 Robert and Roger changed the name to D&B Docks Inc.

+ 3777 M ii. Lyle Gene Leas ⁶⁶⁰ was born about 1945 and died on 10 Jul 2010 in Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, , Mo^⁷³⁵ about age 65.

3782 M i. Thomas Lynn "Bita Bo" Roberts ³²⁶ was born on 19 Dec 1964 and died on 2 Nov 2002 at age 37.

General Notes:
Murlan G. Tharp
Monday, October 27, 2003
Murlan G. Tharp, 72, of Nelson, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at his home.

Funeral services were held at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. William W. Harlow officiated. Pianist Julie Lewis played "Amazing Grace," "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Pallbearers were Gale Cornine, Carl Wilson, Dave Dodson, Mike Lambert, Gary Hoskins and Ray H. Pettit. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Hawkeye Cemetery in Green City. Memorials are suggested to the Nelson Lions Club.

Born April 13, 1931, in Green City, he was the son of the late George Tharp and Mary Leas Tharp. He had lived in Nelson the last 17 years, moving from Sedalia. He was a graduate of Green City High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an auctioneer, a Shriner and a 32nd Degree Mason of Sedalia Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of the Nelson Lions Club.

Survivors include one son, Craig Tharp and wife Becki of Fulton; three brothers, Wendell Tharp of Colorado Springs, Colo., Paul Tharp of Lee's Summit and Gary Tharp of the state of Massachusetts; two sisters, Martha Milton of Independence and Dorothy Glenn of Baldwin, Kan.; two granddaughters, Cara Tharp and Kelly Tharp; companion, Wanda Smith of the home; and several nieces and nephews.

Additional information provided per family recompense.

+ 3794 F iii. Linda Jean Kent ⁵¹⁴ was born on 7 Sep 1958 and died on 14 Jul 2002 at age 43.

Living next married Eleanor Bournique Rau.¹⁷⁰ Eleanor was born on 26 Aug 1925 and died on 3 Sep 2006 in Santa Marie, CA at age 81.

Living married James Lowery Hains.¹⁷⁰ James was born on 6 Apr 1940 in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA and was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Jefferson Township, Warsaw, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA.^⁴

Living married Fanny Elizabeth Overholser.⁷³⁷ Fanny was born on 20 Feb 1947,^¹⁷⁰ died on 30 Jul 2015 in Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, , Ohio^⁷³⁸ at age 68, and was buried in Ware's Chapel Cemetery, West Manchester, , OH.

3820 M i. James Daniel Driggs ¹⁷⁰ was born on 22 Mar 1984 and died on 16 Aug 1999 at age 15.

3037. Richard Kent Leas ⁶⁶³ was born on 5 Jan 1946 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA, died on 22 May 1999 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA at age 53, and was buried in West Point Cemetery, Liberty, ? Co, IN.

General Notes:
Richard K. Leas, 53, of Connersville, Ind., died Saturday, May 22, 1999 at his home.

He was born Jan. 5, 1946 in Richmond, Ind.

Mr. Leas was a long time member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Navy veteran and a member and past commander of the American Legion Post #1.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, at Showalter-Blackwell-Long Funeral Home, Baker Fosdick Chapel, Liberty, Ind. Burial will follow in West Point Cemetery, in Liberty.

Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.

3040. David Dale Leas ¹⁷⁰ was born on 10 Jul 1953 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA and died on 5 Dec 2015 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁶⁴ at age 62.

General Notes: In 2002 he lived in Evansville, IN.

David Leas

Richmond, Indiana - David Dale Leas, age 62, of Richmond, Indiana passed away Saturday (December 5, 2015) at his home. He was born in Richmond on July 10, 1953 to Dale and Verna Gorby Leas. He had worked for Modern Maid in Evansville, Indiana for several years and had also worked for Toyota in Princeton, Indiana.

Survivors include his son Daniel Leas; sister Linda Leas; nephew Greg Paretzoglou and many aunts and uncles.

No public service will be held for David. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in David's name to National Multiple Sclerosis Society or a charity of your choice.

Living married Ruby Annbette Allen.¹ ³⁴⁰ Ruby was born on 6 Nov 1899 in Gustine, TX.

3093. Gladys Kelly was born on 8 Feb 1910 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA and died on 3 Apr 1984 in Huntington, Suffolk County, New York, USA^²⁹ at age 74.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Assembly District 6, Queens, New York City, Queens, New York, United States.

Gladys married John Hewitt "David" Hyland ²⁹ on 22 Apr 1929 in New York, New York, USA. John was born on 20 Jan 1907 in New York, New York, USA and died on 3 Jan 1977 in Inverness, Citrus County, Florida, USA at age 69.

• United States Census: Residence, 1940, Assembly District 6, Queens, New York City, Queens, New York, United States.

3858 M ii. Kenneth Richard Hyland ²⁹ was born on 25 Jul 1931 in New York, New York, USA and died on 27 Feb 1981 in Queens County, New York, USA at age 49.

3859 F iii. Gladys A. Hyland ²⁹ was born in Dec 1934 in New York, New York, USA and died on 15 Jan 1935 in New York, New York, USA.

3860 M iv. Denis Joseph Hyland ²⁹ was born on 30 Dec 1941 in New York, New York, USA and died on 19 Mar 1980 in Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, USA at age 38.

3861 M v. Keith Thomas Hyland ²⁹ was born on 30 Jul 1946 in Queens County, New York, USA and died on 19 Jun 2005 in Dalton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA at age 58.

3862 M vi. Bruce Francis Hyland ²⁹ was born on 8 Feb 1951 in New York, New York, USA and died on 10 Sep 2014 in Hernando County, Florida, USA at age 63.

3172. Carol Jean Graham ¹ was born on 1 Feb 1940 in Monona, Clayton Co. Iowa and died on 29 Aug 1959 in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin/USA^⁶⁷³ at age 19.

3904 F iii. Melinda Rose Leas was born on 29 Jun 1983 in Ramsey, Minnesota, United States.^⁷³⁹

3322. Marjory Louise Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jul 1914 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 2 Jan 2003 in Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne, , IN at age 88, and was buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: Marjory L. Stroman, 88
Mother of Suzanne Stabler of Bluffton, Marjory L. Stroman, 88, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at Swiss Village Retirement Community in Berne, where she had resided one year. Mrs. Stroman was a longtime resident of Garrett and prior to her marriage was postmistress at Helmer, Ind. A talented pianist, she also played first violin with the Steuben County Orchestra and had received many awards in violin competition events. She was a member for more than 50 years of the United Methodist Church at Garrett. She was born July 13, 1914 in Steuben County to Carl and Grace Boyer Leas. Her marriage on Dec. 25, 1937 was to Marritt L. Stroman, who is deceased. Surviving, in addition to the daughter in Bluffton, are two sons, Roger of Vermillion, Ohio, and Jeffery of Indianapolis; a brother, Stanley Leas of Eufala, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A brother is deceased. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Thomas Funeral Home in Garrett with Dr. Scott Moss officiating. Burial will be in Christian Union Cemetery at Garrett. Visitation at the funeral home will be for one hour Sunday prior to services. Memorials to Garrett United Methodist Church, to Swiss Village in Berne or to Christian Care Retirement Center in Bluffton.

Marjory married Merritt Leland Stroman ¹ on 25 Dec 1937. Merritt was born on 5 Mar 1914 and died on 16 Nov 1997 at age 83.

3324. Kenneth Leas Wren ¹ was born on 21 Jul 1916 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA and died on 14 Jul 2001 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA^⁶⁸⁰ at age 84.

General Notes: More About KENNETH LEAS WREN:

Census 1: 1920, IN DeKalb Fairfield ED 91 Pg 3B(See Father)

Census 2: 1930, IN Steuben Salem ED 16 Pg 4B(See Father)

Kenneth married Mable Virginia Phillips,¹ daughter of Levi Nathan Phillips ¹ and Clidie E. Severt,¹ on 3 Jun 1939 in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Mable was born on 30 Mar 1917 in Billings, Yellowston Co., Montana, died on 2 Jun 1998 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 81, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

3325. Claire Raymond Wren ¹ was born on 4 May 1920 in Helmer, Steuben County, Indiana, USA, died on 16 Jul 1974 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 54, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Claire married Ruth Genevieve Hines ¹ on 10 Dec 1945. Ruth was born on 30 May 1924 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA and died in 2011 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, USA at age 87.

3935 M i. Randy Jack Wren ¹ was born on 3 Oct 1949 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA, died on 3 Oct 1949 in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

+ 3936 M ii. Jack David Wren ¹ was born on 28 Sep 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, died on 12 Oct 1979 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA at age 29, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Theda married Melvyn Stuart Stockwell ¹ on 2 Jun 1940. Melvyn was born on 18 Sep 1918 in Manchester, MI, died on 30 Jan 2003 at age 84, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Theda next married Allan Swift Fowler ¹ on 10 Jan 1947. Allan was born on 30 Jan 1889 in New London, CT and died on 10 Jan 1968 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at age 78.

3328. Coralyn Jane Leas ¹ was born on 6 Dec 1922 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA,^⁶⁸² died on 29 Oct 2009 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 86, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

• United States Census: Resided, 1930, Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

Coralyn married Edwin Cleo Greenfield,¹ son of Albert Henry Greenfield ⁷⁴¹ and Zella Arbana Nelson,⁷⁴¹ on 29 Oct 1943 in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. Edwin was born on 6 Mar 1914 in Garrett, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA,^⁵⁷¹ died on 27 Dec 1997 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA at age 83, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

3941 M i. Dennis Alan Greenfield ¹ was born on 6 Dec 1946 in Waterloo, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 2 Oct 1950 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^⁵⁷¹ at age 3.

+ 3942 M ii. David Mark Greenfield ¹ was born on 11 Feb 1948 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 8 Nov 2011^⁶⁸² at age 63, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.^⁷⁴²

3331. Maurine Ellen Leas ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1923 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Nov 2012 at age 89, and was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.

General Notes: MAURINE ELLEN LEAS HINES, 89, of Fort Wayne and Syracuse, died on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012.She was the daughter of Fay and Marguerite Leas. Upon graduation from South Side High School in 1941, she attended Ferry Hall Prep School in Lake Forest, Ill. She then transferred to Indiana University where she studied art and design and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She married the love of her life, Robert L. Hines (they met in kindergarten) on July 24, 1943. They had five children and in 1954 Maurine and Bob were two of the original founders of Johnny Appleseed School (now called Easter Seals Arc of Fort Wayne) so their son Bobby would have a place to go to school and learn. She was also an over 50 year member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time in Florida and her home at Lake Wawasee where she loved taking boat rides around the lake with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed art, fashion, interior design, gardening, reading and playing Bridge. She spent her whole life caring for others. "She will be remembered forever for her love and dedication to her husband and children." Surviving are her daughters, Susan (Gary) Muncy of Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., Janice (Joe) Sopata of Fairfield, Conn. and Barbara Hines of Naples, Fla.; son, Scott (Diane) Hines of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, Julie Goodwin of Fort Wayne, Jason (Patty) Clancy of Scottsburg, Ind., Leia Sopata of London, England, Tom Sopata of Washington D.C., Marc Raff of Naples, Fla., Chelsea, Chloe, and Chase Hines, all of Fort Wayne; and five great-grandchildren, Summer Goodwin of Fort Wayne, Kady and Kody Clancy of Scottsburg, Ind., and Brooklyn and Brayden Hines of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Robert L. Hines; son, Robert L. "Bobby" Hines Jr.; sister, Barbara Ann Gately; and brother, Blaine Leas. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at First Presbyterian Church McMillen Chapel, 300 W. Wayne St., where the family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. Preferred memorials to Easter Seals Arc, 4919 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825; or First Presbyterian Church. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com

Maurine married Judge Robert Lewis Hines ¹ on 24 Jul 1943. Robert was born on 22 Mar 1923, died on 15 Apr 2006 in Naples, Collier County, Florida, USA^⁷⁴³ at age 83, and was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.

3949 M ii. Robert Lewis Hines ¹ was born on 1 May 1947 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, USA and died in 1991 at age 44.

3344. Gertrude L. Craven ⁵⁷³ was born on 29 Nov 1920 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA and died in Oct 1975 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 54.

General Notes: Description: Section N, Row 10 East side of Riley Road

Groh Gertrude L, 54, R. 3, died Sunday at her home. A native of Kendallville, she was born Nov. 29, 1920, the daughter of William A. and Mabel Craven. She and Lewis Groh were married June 15, 1940. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Noble County Historical Society, Noble County Heart Fund and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; her mother; a daughter, Kae Ellen, Kendallville; a son, Robert, Kendallville; two stepdaughters, Faye Glass and Mae Duncan, Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A sister, Marjorie Sibert, preceded her in death. Funeral will be Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1975

Gertrude married Lewis E. Groh ⁵⁷³ on 15 Jun 1940 in Noble County, Indiana, USA. Lewis was born on 22 Aug 1910 in Noble County, Indiana, USA and died in 2003 in Noble County, Indiana, USA^⁷⁴⁴ at age 93.

3960 F i. Kae Ellen Groh ⁷⁴⁴ was born in 1948 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA, died in 2000 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 52, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA.

3345. Marjorie E. Craven ⁵⁷³ was born on 31 Dec 1921 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA, died on 13 Oct 1973 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 51, and was buried in Lake View Cemetery.

Marjorie married Harold J. Sibert,⁵⁷³ son of Roy Sibert ⁷⁴⁴ and Bessie P. Casselman,⁷⁴⁴ on 31 Dec 1937 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, USA. Harold was born on 30 Sep 1915 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA and died on 8 Jan 1976 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA^⁷⁴⁴ at age 60.

3962 F i. David L. Sibert ⁵⁷³ was born on 18 Feb 1955 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA,^⁷⁴⁴ died on 8 Nov 2000 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^⁷⁴⁴ at age 45, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA.

3364. Dorothy Louise Leas ¹ was born on 1 Oct 1927 in Stroh, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA and was buried in Woodruff Cemetery, Lagrange Co., IN.

General Notes: Dorothy Louise Frick, 80, of Mongo died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange. She moved to Mongo in 1955 and was a lifetime resident of LaGrange County. She formerly worked as a waitress at the Glass House Restaurant in Howe. She enjoyed reading, embroidering and spending time with her grandchildren. On Oct. 1, 1927, she was born in Stroh to Clifton and Sarah (Wilson) Leas. She married Leonard E. Frick on Sept. 29, 1946, in Salem Center. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2000. Surviving are a son, Larry Frick of Angola; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Don Musser of Waterloo, Gerri and Jim Idalaski of LaGrange, Sherry and Earl DePew of Mongo, and Terri and Max Clipfell of Syracuse; a sister, Esther Pairan of Orland; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, preceding her in death were a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Frick in 1972, a sister, Hilda Watts, and a brother, Duwayne Leas. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, with Pastor Ron Hyre of Messiah Fellowship in Brighton officiating. Burial will be in Woodruff Cemetery, Woodruff. Calling is today from 5 to 8 p.m. or one hour prior to Wednesday's service at the funeral home. -Source: "The News-Sun," Kendallville, Indiana, Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Dorothy married Leonard Frick ¹ on 29 Sep 1946. Leonard died on 17 Jun 2000.^⁶⁸⁵

3368. Hilda Jean Leas ⁵⁷⁴ ⁶⁸⁵ was born on 3 Feb 1941 in Stroh, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA and died on 17 Apr 2006 in Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, USA at age 65.

3373. Earl R. Randall ¹ was born on 10 Sep 1924 in Stroh, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA and died in Jan 1980 in VA Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana^⁶⁸⁶ at age 55.

General Notes: Randol Earl "Shorty", 55, of R. 1, Rome City, died Saturday in the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 10, 1924 in Stroh, he was the son of Albert and Thelma (Leas) Randol. He married Katherine Deller Feb. 25, 1946. A veteran of WW II, he was retired from Essex Wire in Kendallville and was a member of the American Legion in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Herman (Susan) Lehman of Wawaka, and Sherry at home; 3 sons, Jim of Rome City, Steven of Wolcottville, and David at home; a sister, Mrs. Oscar (Marguerite) Kline of Ligonier; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1980

3994 M ii. Kent Andrew Leas ¹ was born on 17 Dec 1962 in Ames, IA and died on 10 Aug 1980 in Mackinac Island, MI at age 17.

3382. Richard Dean Leas ¹ was born on 13 Jun 1930 and died on 6 Oct 2004 in Florida, USA at age 74.

• Residence: Residence at time of death, 6 Oct 2004, Duval, , Florida. ⁷⁴⁵

Living married Melvin Conrad Epley , II.¹ ⁷⁴⁶ Melvin was born on 8 Jul 1933 and died on 1 Sep 1994 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, USA at age 61.

4015 M iii. John Oster ⁷⁴⁷ was born on 7 Jun 1953 and died on 7 Jun 1953.

Living married Stanley Hardisty.¹ Stanley was born on 4 Nov 1917 and died on 19 Mar 1962 at age 44.

4059 F i. Stephanie Lynn Barkholtz ⁷⁴⁸ was born on 31 Oct 1971 in Texas, USA, died on 1 Nov 1971 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.^³⁰

Living next married Jessie Wayne Hoofman.¹ Jessie was born on 26 Apr 1940, died on 13 Sep 1976 at age 36, and was buried in Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

3470. Laurel Sue Leas ¹ was born on 31 Aug 1956 in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama, USA, died on 23 Aug 2015 in Moorpark, Ventura County, California, USA at age 58, and was buried in Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, , California, USA.

General Notes: laurel Sue Arrigoni

Moorpark, CA

Laurel "Sue" Arrigoni, 58, a longtime resident of Ventura County, died Sunday, August 23, 2015, at home surrounded by family who loved her. Sue was born, August 31, 1956, in Guntersville, Alabama to Lawrence Earl and Norma Isabelle Leas. After two years the family moved to Simi Valley where Sue was raised. Here favorite things to do growing up were riding the family's horses and spending summers visiting her cousins in Indiana. Sue graduated from Royal High School in 1974 and attended Moorpark College earning an Associate's Degree. Sue married her husband Clint Arrigoni in 1983. They were married for 32 joyous years and together raised their children Dean and Greg. Sue spent 2 years working as a Postal Carrier for the United States Postal Service prior to having children. Most recently, Sue worked as an Instructional Assistant for 8 years at Mountain Meadows Elementary School in Moorpark. Sue was a very loving mother and wife and enjoyed cooking, baking and decorating for the holidays. She loved all animals, but of course her favorite were horses. Sue was a kind, compassionate friend to all. She touched so many hearts with her warm, loving smile and will be deeply missed by all. She is survived by her husband Clint Arrigoni, sons Dean (Josefina) and Greg; mother Isabelle Kravic, sister, Lauretta (Don) Hoofman, brother John (Joyce) Leas and grandchildren Emilia and Everett Arrigoni. There will be a visitation on Friday, September 4 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home and a Funeral Service on Saturday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Westlake Village with interment to follow at Valley Oaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Marcelle Erian Cancer Foundation 1687 Erringer Ed. #104 Simi Valley Ca, 93065 www.marcelleerincancerfoundation.com
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Living married David John Timberlin.,¹ son of Clair Timberlin ⁷⁵⁰ and Mariam Wihelmina Weidner,.⁷⁵⁰ ⁷⁵¹ David was born on 16 Oct 1933 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA^⁷⁵⁰ and died on 27 Dec 2017 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA at age 84.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Auburn, Union Township, DeKalb, Indiana.

Living married Michael Edward Litchey.¹ Michael was born about 1955 and died on 25 Dec 2004 about age 49.

3472. Richard Lyle Leas ¹ was born on 16 Mar 1936 in Alvardo, Steuben Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1998 at age 62.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Angola, Pleasant Township, Steuben, Indiana.

3474. Carole Louise Leas ¹ was born on 7 Dec 1936 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 17 Oct 2018 in Orchard Pointe Health, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 81.

General Notes: Carole L. Wilhelm, 81, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Orchard Pointe Health in Kendallville.

She was born Dec. 7, 1936, in the Harold and Hilda Reinoehl residence in DeKalb County to the late Eugene and Thelma (Westbrook) Leas.

Carole married Harold E. Wilhelm on July 13, 1978, in Ashley, and he survives in Waterloo.

She worked as a lab technician for Kraft Foods in Kendallville for 31 years, retiring in 1991.

Carole was a member of the Auburn Church of Christ. She also was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ Ladies Guild, Assembly of Christian Women, Auburn Classic City Doozies, Red Hat Society, Cedar Creek Tractor Club, and John Deere North Indiana 2 Cylinder Club, served as a key lady for the Golden Years Homestead, volunteered at Lake James Christian Camp, and volunteered as a driver for the DeKalb County Cancer Society.

Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Terry Nusbaum of Hudson; two sons, Kris Myers of Ashley and Kirk Myers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; three stepsons and their spouses, Herschel and Susan Wilhelm of Waterloo, Thomas and Teresa Wilhelm of Garrett, and Jeffery and Tracy Wilhelm of Waterloo; 11 grandchildren, Jill and Courtland Griebel, Lori and Kurtis Christlieb, Chelsea and Matt McGill, Kendall and Nick Labrash, Steven and Knoll Nusbaum, Janelle and Dale Kennedy, Molly Wilhelm, Kylie Myers, Holly Myers, Aaron Wilhelm and Chris Wilhelm; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Linda and Philip Snider of Hicksville, Ohio, Sandra Shuman of Pleasant Lake, and Kathy Leas of Anderson; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Janeanne Leas of Greensburg, and Mark and Treva Leas of Dothan, Alabama; and a sister-in-law, Carol Leas of Fort Wayne.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Norman Leas; and a great- grandson, Ethan Richard.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 S. Wayne St., Waterloo, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. Monday prior to the service at the funeral home. Andy Grimes will be officiating. Burial will take place in Waterloo Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Auburn Church of Christ or the St. John's United Church of Christ in Ashley.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

3475. Norman Eugene Leas Jr. ¹ was born on 23 Dec 1938 in Ashley, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 16 Sep 2014 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 75.

General Notes: Norman Eugene Leas Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Fort Wayne.

Born in Ashley, IN, Norman worked as a truck driver with Weiss Trucking and Central Transport for 38 years, retiring in 1997.

He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, and the Teamster's Union.

Surviving are his wife, Carol Leas of Fort Wayne; brothers, David (Janeanne) Leas of Greensburg, IN; and Mark (Treva) Leas of Dothan, AL; sisters, Carol (Harold) Wilhelm of Waterloo, IN; Linda (Phil) Snider of Hicksville, OH; Sandra Shuman of Ashley, IN; and Kathy Leas of Anderson, IN.

Norman was preceded in death by his daughter Lana Leas; and his parents Norman Gene and Thelma Leas.

Service is 10:30 am, Monday, September 22, 2014 at Covenant United Methodist Church, 10001 Coldwater Road with calling 1hr prior.

Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Memorials may be made to the Covenant United Methodist Church.

• United States Census: Resided, 1940, Fairfield Township, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.

4087 F i. Lana Dee Leas ¹ was born in Sep 1966 and died in Mar 1969 at age 2.

4093 M ii. Jeffrey Michael Shuman ¹ was born on 13 Jul 1965 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, died on 12 Jul 1980 at age 14, and was buried in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

3482. Jo Lynn Reinoehl ¹ was born on 7 Sep 1942 in Dekalb County, Indiana, USA and died on 11 Feb 2013 in Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana, USA at age 70.

General Notes: February 18, 2013
JoLynn Brumbaugh

\emdash JoLynn Brumbaugh (Reinoehl) passed away in her sleep at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. She was best known as the owner of Brumbaugh's Greenhouse in Sharpsville, a fixture in the local community.

Born in DeKalb County to Willis and Latrielle (Leas) Reinoehl, she was raised on the family farm with her three sisters. She graduated from Ashley High School and performed vocal and piano in several choral groups in the local area. JoLynn attended Manchester College, where she made several lifelong friends and also met her husband-to-be, David, in chapel. They were married on June 14, 1964. Graduating in the Manchester College class of 1964, she moved with David to Bloomington, where they both attended Indiana University. She received her degree in library sciences and moved with David again to Sharpsville, where she accepted a teaching job at Sharpsville High School. Shortly after that, she moved to Taylor High School and was the founder of the library program.

In 1970, JoLynn opened Brumbaugh's Greenhouse in Sharpsville. What started as a hobby and passion for floral arrangements continued for 40 years as JoLynn provided the local community with flowers for weddings, proms, Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas and a host of other events. It is hard to argue that nearly everyone in the area has at one time or another received flowers from JoLynn.

JoLynn served her community in many other ways. A member of Sharpsville United Methodist Church, she participated in the choir and played piano every Sunday, as well as serving as a volunteer in Bible school, fundraising events, ministries, and on several leadership committees. She was the creator and driving force behind the world-famous "Sharpsville Corn Maze," a community event every fall for the last 15 years. She also participated in Lions Club, Homemakers Extension, and the Tipton Housing Board. She was proud of her community and served internationally, twice hosting foreign exchange students from Ukraine. JoLynn also traveled internationally, visiting Mexico, Spain, Scotland and the county of her ancestors, Germany.

JoLynn Brumbaugh traveled long and far, touched many lives, and is now finally home.

JoLynn is survived by her sons, Les and Grady Brumbaugh; her grandchildren, Cheyenne, Owen, Caleb and Emerson Robyn, who was born into this world Sunday; and her sisters, Shirley Keller, Arlien Mertz and Willa Fershee.

Her husband, David, and daughters, Noreen and Doreen preceded her in death.

A viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sharpsville United Methodist Church. Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Services are provided by Boyer Funeral Home of Sharpsville. She will be laid to rest in Sharpsville Cemetery.

• College Graduation: Manchester College, 1964, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, USA.

• Founder: Brumbaugh's Greenhouse, 1970, Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana, USA.

Jo married David Brumbaugh,¹ son of Mark Roy Brumbaugh ⁷⁵⁴ and Zedda Applegate,⁷⁵⁴ on 14 Jun 1964 in Central Evangelical United Brethern Church, South Bend, Elkhart Co, IN.⁷⁵³ David was born on 21 Dec 1940 in Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Mar 2007 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA^⁷⁵⁴ at age 66, and was buried in Sharpsville Cemetery, Sharpsville, Tipton County, Indiana, USA.

4103 F i. Doreen Jill Brumbaugh ¹ ⁷⁵³ was born on 15 Sep 1969 and died on 15 Sep 1969.

4104 F ii. Noreen Kay Brumbaugh ¹ was born on 15 Sep 1969 and died on 15 Sep 1969.

Living married Earl B. Hoff.¹ Earl was born on 10 Nov 1950 and died on 26 Nov 2006 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA at age 56.

3506. Bruce Edwin Zimmerman ⁴ was born on 20 Oct 1947 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, died on 7 Feb 2019 at age 71, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Dunn Mill, Allen County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Bruce Edwin Zimmerman, 71, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bruce was the son of the late Henry and Marilyn Zimmerman.

Bruce graduated from North Side High School and earned an associates degree from IVY Tech. He worked in several factories during his career as well as having an on the side landscaping business. Bruce enjoyed watching Sci Fi Movies, and tinkering on projects.

Surviving are his step-mother, Marna Zimmerman; children, Kimberly Zimmerman, Tifani (Bret) Aschleman, Arlien Green, Jason Zimmerman; 5 grandchildren; sisters, Kay (James) Bishop, and Christina Craig.

Bruce was preceded in death by his son, Zackary Zimmerman.

Calling will be at Fair Haven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 11 am to 1 pm. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Churubusco, Indiana.

4146 M v. Zackary Zues Zimmerman ³⁰ was born on 28 Jan 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA and died on 25 Feb 2011 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA at age 35.

Living married Wayne Lawrence Kent.,⁹⁰ son of Russell Wilson Kent ⁹⁰ and Ida Alice Thoms,.⁹⁰ Wayne was born on 12 Nov 1940 in North Bend, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA and died on 16 Aug 2003 in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia, USA at age 62.

3546. Bernard Eugene Waite ¹ ³⁴ was born on 20 May 1931 in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA, died on 24 Nov 2006 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA^⁷¹⁵ at age 75, and was buried in National Cemetery in Santa Fe, , NM.

General Notes: WAITE -- B. Eugene "Gene" Waite passed away unexpectedly and quietly Friday, November 24, 2006, in his home surrounded by the family he loved so much. He was born May 20, 1931, the youngest of six children in Butler, PA, to William and Margaret Waite. Gene was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho. He is survived by his loving wife, Dolly Waite; daughters, Kathryn Waite and Debra Siner; son-in-law, Randy Siner; grandson, Christian St. John and his wife, Monica St. John; and great-grandchildren, Alex and Brittney Neff. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill and Jack; and sisters, Marie, Ruth, and Janet. After a tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force, Gene attended Duquesne University graduating in 1956 with a degree in business administration. Gene was employed for many years in the aeronautics and defense systems contracting industry. He was employed in the 1960s as a contract manager for the Lockheed Corporation and in 1979 while working as the Financial Controller for the Sperry Corporation moved with his wife, Dolly, and daughter, Kathryn, to Albuquerque. His job took him all over the world and Gene and Dolly entertained guests in their home from many different countries. Gene and Dolly made life long friendships with people they met through Sperry whom they traveled with and spent many good times. Gene and Dolly loved to travel. They traveled extensively in the British Isles, Europe, and Mexico and toured the United States in their motor home. After retiring from Honeywell, Gene worked in the public sector holding the positions of Financial Director for the City of Rio Rancho and County Manager of Dona Ana County. Gene was a classic jazz enthusiast who enjoyed listening to the sounds of Stan Getz, Miles Davis, and Mel Torme. He studied tenor saxophone with the great jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz and taught himself to play piano by ear. "The Shadow of Your Smile" was Gene and Dolly's song. He will be remembered playing "Alfie" on the piano and singing 'What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" Gene enjoyed playing golf, reading, tinkering on the computer and in the garage, going to auctions, and watching his favorite football team, the Pittsburg Steelers. Gene developed a passion for fishing and the outdoors and the family spent many weekends camping and fishing in northern New Mexico and Colorado. He especially enjoyed fishing with his grandson, Chris. Gene loved children and animals. He was always present at daughter Kathryn's equestrian events and soccer games. He had a great sense of humor right up to his last days and was notorious for coming up with his own punch lines. He will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten. A Memorial Rosary will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1502 Sara Road in Rio Rancho. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 30, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish with burial to take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th Street, NY, New York 10032. 1-800-457-6676. Arrangements by: French Mortuary (505) 897-0300.

Living next married George Markusic , Sr..⁷⁵⁵ George was born on 28 Sep 1936 in West Virginia, USA^⁶¹⁴ and died on 26 Feb 2003 in Monongalia, West Virginia^⁶¹⁴ at age 66.

Bonita married Pete William Shulz ²⁵⁷ on 18 Apr 1957. Pete was born on 23 Apr 1933 and died on an unknown date.

3646. Glenn Eugene Pash ¹²⁹ was born on 15 Jul 1926 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA, died on 9 Oct 2002 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, USA at age 76, and was buried on 13 Oct 2002 in Highland Cem, West Liberty, Logan Co, OH.

4231 M i. Gregory Wayne Billet ¹ was born on 30 Jan 1957 and died on 14 Dec 1979 at age 22.

Tenth Generation

3678. Philip Edwin Leas ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 24 Jan 1947 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA, died on 24 Sep 1992 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 45, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.^⁷²⁵

General Notes: Birth: Jan. 24, 1947
Marion
Grant County
Indiana, USA
Death: Sep. 24, 1992
Marion
Grant County
Indiana, USA

Phil worked at a local glass company and was involved with the Van Buren little league.

At the Age of 45yrs 8mth
Marital Status WIDOWED
Spouse
Father ED LEAS
Mother HELEN PFEIFFER

Burial::
Grant Memorial Park
Marion
Grant County
Indiana, USA
Plot: Section B

Created by: Tombstoner
Record added: Sep 12 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 9454769

Philip married Linda Sue Fisher.⁷²⁵ Linda was born on 17 Jan 1951 in Berrien Springs, Berrien County, MI, died on 24 Sep 1992 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, USA at age 41, and was buried in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Grant Co, Indiana.

3681. Wendell Wesley Bradford ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 5 Oct 1944 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA, died on 10 Jan 2019 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 74, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

General Notes: Wendell W. Bradford, 74, of Warren, IN, passed away at 9:24 AM on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on Thursday, October 5, 1944, in Bluffton, IN to Hubert F. & Lillian R. (Leas) Bradford. He married Theresa Breedlove on December 8, 2006 in Charlotte, NC.

Wendell was a 1962 graduate of Warren High School; he received his Masters degree in Elementary Education from Huntington University. He began his 35-year teaching career at Auburn for a few years and then moved to Warren School until it closed. Wendell ended his teaching career in 1999 at Salamonie in Warren.

He coached basketball for several years, was a member of Toast Masters and attended Solid Rock United Methodist Church in Warren. He enjoyed his hog roasting business, construction, carpentry, gardening, farming, John Deere tractors, truck pulling, Ford Trucks, sports and the Cleveland Browns.

Survivors include: Wife - Theresa Breedlove-Bradford, Warren, IN, Son - Joe (Geni) Bradford, Claypool, IN, Son - John (Melissa) Bradford, Oxford, MI, Grandchildren - Kassie (Jeff) Minich, Markle, IN, Jack Bradford, Oxford, MI, William Bradford, Oxford, MI, Great Grandson - Caedyn Wesley, Markle, IN, Brothers - Gene (Sherrill) Bradford, Auburn, IN, Stanley (Dorothy) Bradford, Fishers, IN, Richard (Sheryl) Bradford, Warren, IN, William (Marilyn) Bradford, Warren, IN, Ron (Judy) Bradford, Warren, IN, Sister - Susan (Steve) Campbell, NM, Mother-in-law - Ellen (Max) Snow, Bluffton, IN, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his: Father - Hubert F. Bradford, Mother - Lillian R. (Leas) Bradford, Son - Paul Bradford and Brother - Allen Bradford.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Solid Rock UMC 485 Bennett Drive, Warren on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Solid Rock, Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

A service to celebrate his life will be at Solid Rock at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 with Pastor Paul C. Burris & Mark Vickrey officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren.

4250 M i. Paul Wesley Bradford ³⁰ was born in 1971, died in 1988 at age 17, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, USA.

3683. Allen Edwin Bradford ⁴⁹⁵ was born on 14 Sep 1952 in Indiana, USA, died on 3 May 2000 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA at age 47, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA.

General Notes: Source: Bluffton News-Banner
May 4, 2000

A nativer of Bluffton, Allen Edwin Bradford, 46, of Kendallville, died Wednesday at Community Hospital of Noble County at Kendallville. He was a certified public accountant at Tower Automotive in Kendallville.

Surviving are his wife, Michelle; two daughters, Kristie and Sara, both of Kendallville; two sons, Jacob and Brett, both of Kendallville; a sister, Susan Campbell of Blanco, N.M.; and six brothers, Gene of Auburn, Stanley of Marion, and Richard, William, Wendall and Ronald, all of Warren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville and burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.

Calling hours at the funeral home will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials to Faith United Methodist Church or to American Heart Association.

Allen married Michelle Raye Frey ⁴⁹⁵ on 7 Feb 1976 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA. Michelle was born on 5 Apr 1955 in Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio, USA,^³⁰ died on 7 Oct 2012 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA^³⁰ at age 57, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, USA.^³⁰

3730. Charles Eugene McCollum ¹⁶⁰ ³¹⁷ was born on 17 Dec 1949 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA, died on 23 Jan 1978 in Fountain County, Indiana, USA at age 28, and was buried in Osborn Prairie Cemetery, Stone Bluff, Fountain County, Indiana, USA. Another name for Charles was "Chuck" McCollum.

General Notes: Chuck McCollum died 23 Jan 1978, killed in a grain bin accident on his mother's farm. Chuck is buried near his father Jim McCollum and his grandparents Frank & Lucile Leas Davidson in the Osborn Prairie Cemetery.

Nearby east of the Osborn Prairie Church are the graves of Jennie Leas Ludlow (dau. of George & Lydia Crane Leas), Forrest Leas and many other Leas descendants.

4344 F iii. Kara Christine Leas ⁷⁵⁷ was born on 4 Sep 1979 and died on 16 Feb 1995 at age 15.

4352 M i. David Paul Thompson ⁶⁶⁰ was born on 10 Oct 1974 and died on 5 Nov 2009 in Lake Regional Hospital, Camden County, MO at age 35.

General Notes: Lyle Gene Leas, 65, of Edwards, Mo., passed away July 10, 2010, at the Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Mo. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at the Langsford Funeral Home. Cremation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the DAV. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, O.C. and Doris Polhill Leas. Survivors are his wife, Maxine Leas; son, Ron Leas of Lee's Summit, Mo.; brothers and sisters, Floyd (Buddy) Leas of Kansas City, Mo., and Linda Leas Freeman, Joyce Leas Thompson, Robert Leas, and Roger Leas, all of Lake of the Ozarks; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and too many friends and loved ones to count. Lyle was a US Air Force Veteran and was honorably discharged. He worked for the Kansas City Fire Dept., was owner/operator of L&M Ornamental Iron and was the owner/operator of the Flamingo Lounge. He recently retired to Lake of the Ozarks where he always wanted to be. His family and friends always came first and it was hard to find anyone who didn't love Lyle, "the life of the party." He was father and brother to many and friend to all. Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third, St. Lee's Summit, MO 64063. (816) 524-3700.

Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=lyle-gene-leas&pid=144051158#ixzz13f1SQNJM

3936. Jack David Wren ¹ was born on 28 Sep 1950 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA, died on 12 Oct 1979 in Lagrange, Lagrange County, Indiana, USA at age 29, and was buried in Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, USA.

3942. David Mark Greenfield ¹ was born on 11 Feb 1948 in Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA, died on 8 Nov 2011^⁶⁸² at age 63, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, Dekalb County, Indiana, USA.^⁷⁴²

General Notes: AUBURN \emdash David M. Greenfield, 63, of Auburn died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at DeKalb Health in Auburn.

Mr. Greenfield worked as a bricklayer for Slater Steel for over 32 years. He then went to work as a machine operator for Alcoa Automotive for eight years, retiring in 2010.

He is a member of the Auburn Baptist Church and a former member of the Auburn Presbyterian Church.

He was born Feb. 11, 1948, in Garrett to Edwin C. and Coralyn J. (Leas) Greenfield. He married Donna J. Goings on June 22, 1991, in Auburn. She survives in Auburn.

Also surviving are a son, Isaac A. Greenfield of Fort Wayne; and two daughters, Bronwen H. Greenfield of Indianapolis and Caitlin M. Greenfield of Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Dennis A. Greenfield.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., Auburn, with Dr. Robert Craig officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn.

4464 M ii. John Patrick Robinson ¹ ⁷⁴⁶ was born on 26 Aug 1994 in Fontain Valley, CA.

Living married Steven Mark Boggs.¹ Steven was born 05 JAN 19?? in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA.

Living next married James Randall Sprague.,¹ son of Living and Donna,.⁷⁵⁸ James was born on 30 Jul 1974 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA, died on 26 Sep 2015^⁷⁵⁸ at age 41, and was buried on 10 Oct 2015.^⁷⁵⁸

4551 M vii. Boston Daniel Snider was born on 26 Dec 2012, died on 14 Apr 2015 at age 2, and was buried on 19 Apr 2015 in Brown Cemetery, Bryan, , Ohio.

Living married Joseph Michael Wolter.¹ ⁷⁶⁰ Joseph was born on 27 Feb 1969 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA,^⁷⁶¹ died on 21 Dec 2016 in Jefferson Township, Whitley County, Indiana, USA at age 47, and was buried in St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Cemetery, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, USA.

4611 F i. Hope Marie Herbst ¹ was born on 5 Aug 1988 and died in 1989 at age 1.

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508. Dianne C. Dalrymple (http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/prf/individual_record.asp?recid=120494904).

510. www.ancestry.com, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002 (accessed 7 Sep 2011).

514. LaNell Toates, Nixa, MO to David Leas, e-mail, 02-06-2012; privately held by Leas, Greensburg, IN.

515. Dennis E Allen (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~endovit/gp1230.html#head3).

518. Kevon and Krystal Cooper Kinship (http://uscoopers.org/genealogy/Kent-Rev-R.htm).

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539. Thomas R. Yingling Geneaolgy (http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/y/i/n/Thomas-R-Yingling/BOOK-0001/0004-0030.html#IND8442REF12).

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564. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule; digital images; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627.

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571. Descendants of George Kistler (http://www.rootsweb.com/~insteube/gen/view/Kistler.txt).

572. 1900 Steuben Twp. Census J-Z (http://www.rootsweb.com/~insteube/census/1900SteubenJZ.html).

573. Mike Bodenhafer (http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=boden18&id=I1533&ti=5538).

576. FamilySearch.org, Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992 (https://www.familysearch.org/s/recordDetails/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fpilot.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Ftrk%3A%2Ffsrs%2Frr_327765049%2Fp4&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D : accessed 21 Jan 2011).

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580. March 20, 1907 is also given as a birth date in the "History of Dekalb County" B.F. Bowen & Company, Inc. Indianapolis 1914.

581. Descendants of Heinrich HOHWERTER (http://home.earthlink.net/~hovarter/hovarter/index.html).

587. Patricia Knight, California to David Leas, e-mail, 02-17-2011, privately held by Leas.

590. The Daily Independent Online (http://www.dailyindependent.com/obituaries/local_story_077221610.html/resources_printstory).

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600. Steven M. Myers (http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/y/e/Steven-M-Myers/GENE1-0001.html).

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616. Kathryn Elizabeth Stuart, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kestuart&id=I3500.

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624. Mark Rabuck Ph. D, to David Leas, e-mail, October 25, 2010, "Leas Hall"; privately held by Leas.

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635. Trego County, Kansas - Kansas Veteran's Cemetery at Wakeeny (http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/trego/Cemeteries/Vet-cem/vetcem.html).

636. Rootsweb - IADECATU-L Archives - Clyde Cooper Family (http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/IADECATU/2001-05/0990631228).

637. The Shields Family History (http://www.tegart.com/shields/tree/fam00503.htm).

638. Genealogy in Logan County, Ohio - Cemeteries - Jefferson Township--Mount Zion Cemetery.

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641. FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1920 for Wilbur Leas (https://www.familysearch.org/s/recordDetails/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fpilot.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Ftrk%3A%2Ffsrs%2Frr_292217374%2Fp_337326453&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D : accessed 19 Jan 2011).

642. FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1900 for George Leas (https://www.familysearch.org/s/recordDetails/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fpilot.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Ftrk%3A%2Ffsrs%2Frr_41389594%2Fp_76237681&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D).

643. Roger Dellinger, The Family Tree of Roger Dellinger (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~thorodin/familly-p/index.htm : accessed 11 Sep 2010).

644. FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1910 for Elmer E Leas (https://www.familysearch.org/s/recordDetails/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fpilot.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Ftrk%3A%2Ffsrs%2Frr_841348653%2Fp_472307615&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D).

645. FamilySearch.org, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947 for Raymond Elmer Leas (https://www.familysearch.org/s/recordDetails/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fpilot.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Ftrk%3A%2Ffsrs%2Frr_1098407952%2Fp1&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D : accessed 21 Jan 2011).

646. FamilySearch.org, U.S. Social Security Death Index (FamilySearch.org : accessed 2 Jul 2013).

647. Matthew T. Wellock, Gilbert, AZ to David Leas, e-mail, 06-24-2013, privately held by Leas [(E-ADDRESS), & STREET ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE, ].

649. Find A Grave (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Leas&GScnty=818&GRid=10071952&).

653. FamilySearch.org, Florida State Census, 1945 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 19 Dec 2011).

655. David Brown (http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/prf/individual_record.asp?recid=30187895).

659. FamilySearch.org, United States Census for 1930 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 20 Jan 2012).

660. Obituary of David Paul Thompson (http://lakeexpo.com/articles/2009/11/06/obituaries/20.txt).

661. FamilySearch.org, U.S. Social Security Death Index (FamilySearch.org : accessed 20 Jan 2012).

662. The Marshall-Democart News (http://www.marshallnews.com/story/1053738.html).

669. FamilySearch.org, Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 6 Sep 2011).

673. Elliott Family Genealogy Pages (http://showcase.netins.net/web/elliottfamily/genealogyindex.html).

677. SouthValleyObits ((http://southvalleyobits.com/classifieds/XcCPViewItem.asp?ID=260832).

680. Descendants of Rosalvo Abalino Defargo Rice (http://www.museum.bmi.net/STEPS%20PEOPLE/Rice%20Resolvo.htm).

684. Kathryn Elizabeth Stuart, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kestuart&id=I1925.

686. Noble County, Indiana Library database, Marriages-Hon (http://gen.nobleco.lib.in.us/Marriages/Hon.htm).

687. Noble County, Indiana Obituaries - Ta (http://www.rootsweb.com/~innoble/Obituaries/Ta.htm).

688. St. Petersburg Times Online Obituary (http://www.sptimes.com/Archive/112600/Obits.shtml).

689. Noble County, Indiana Library database, Marriages-Hon (http://gen.nobleco.lib.in.us/Marriages/Hon.htm : accessed 3 Nov 2010), Ruby Leas; http://gen.nobleco.lib.in.us/Obituaries/Elk.htm.

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698. FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 12 Aug 2012).

699. FamilySearch.org, United States Census for 1920 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Feb 2011).

700. Cindy Smith, Michigan to David Leas, e-mail, 01-28-2011; privately held by Leas.

702. FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 12 Jul 2013).

704. FamilySearch.org, U.S. Social Security Death Index (FamilySearch.org : accessed 17 Feb 2011).

705. database, Obituary of Ronald Vance Leas (http://www.fellerandclark.com/ : accessed 9 Feb 2016).

707. Annis Jean Hite Patee, Descendants of Thomas BROOM (http://www.genealogy.com/users/p/a/t/Annis-Jean-Patee-Indiana/FILE/0001text.txt).

710. FamilySearch.org, United States Census for 1930 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 10 Mar 2012).

714. ABQ Journal, Albuguerque Journal Obituaries (http://obits.abqjournal.com/obits/2006/11/29).

715. ABQ Journal, Albuguerque Journal Obituaries (http://obits.abqjournal.com/obits/2006/11/29 : accessed 21 Oct 2010).

719. George Markusic, Kathryn (Leas) Stuart, LEAS: Message Re: [LEAS] Roll Call - Kathryn E. Leas (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LEAS/message/826 : accessed 24 Sep 2010).

720. FamilySearch.org, United States Census for 1930 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 18 Mar 2012).

725. Obituary for Philip Leas (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pis&GRid=9454769&PIgrid=9454769&PIcrid=85183&PIpi=1585330&).

726. Families of Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana (http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/z/o/d/Nicki-L-Zoda/index.html).

730. Obituary of Barbara J. Crispen - Huntington Herald Press Online - January 28, 2002.

731. The Carmody Family History and Stories (http://www.davidcarmody.net/carmody_history.html).

733. Obituary of Mary Leas (http://obit.indianafuneralcare.com/obitdisplay.html?id=579093).

737. Miscellaneous Preble County, Ohio Obituaries - 1998 (http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/oh/oh-preble1.htm).

739. FamilySearch.org, Minnesota, Birth Index, 1935-2002 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 18 Jul 2016).

740. News-Banner Obituaries, Jan. 2-4, 2003 (http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.wells/2710/mb.ashx?pnt=1).

741. FamilySearch.org, Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959 (FamilySearch.org : accessed 17 May 2016).

744. Rose A. Dohner, familytreemaker.genealogy.com, History of a Family: Information about Bessie P. Casselman (http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/d/o/h/Rose-A-Dohner/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0106.html).

745. FamilySearch.org, U.S. Social Security Death Index (FamilySearch.org : accessed 9 May 2011).

747. David Leas, David Leas, The 73rd Annual Leas Family Reunion, August 2, 1953 (http://www.davidleas.com/reunion_minutes_1953.htm).

749. Ventura County Star database, Laurel Sue Arrigoni Obituary (vcstar.com : accessed 2 Sep 2015).

750. FamilySearch.org, United States Census, 1940 (www.familysearch.org : accessed 9 Aug 2012).

751. FamilySearch.org, Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959 (FamilySearch.org : accessed 9 Aug 2012).

755. George Markusic, Kathryn (Leas) Stuart, LEAS: Message Re: [LEAS] Roll Call - Kathryn E. Leas (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LEAS/message/826).

756. The Evening Sun Obituaries (http://www.legacy.com/EveningSun/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=111240364).

757. Family Tree Heritage Library (http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com/genealogy/fam07863.html).

758. Richard E. (Dick) Weber and Albert Arnold Sprague, IV, Webmaster, The Sprague Project
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