Leonard, Joseph J.
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Joseph Leonard died ca. 1795.
From the description of Ledger, 1783-1794. (Chester County Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 19947295
Leonard was born in New York (Stae) on Feb. 9, 1822. At age 16, Leonard began work as a teacher, carpenter, and finally farmer. On April 13, 1848 he married Mary A. Gates (d. 1888). Together they had three children: Dr. Mary A. Murphy; Charles J; and Hattie C. Leonard moved to Bulrtington Township (Calhoun County) in 1856 to farm. In 1889 he moved to Union City (Mich.) to farm. Eventually he came to possess and successfully farm some three hundred acres of land. He held various local government positions and was postmaster, as well as an agent for the South Western Michigan Underwriters Union. With his wife, Leonard owned land in Inglewood (Cal.), 1888-1891. (For further information see the History of Branch County.).
From the description of Papers, 1859,1907. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 42896550
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Subjects:
- Carriage and wagon making
- Local government
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- West Bradford Township (Chester County, Pa.) (as recorded)
- Branch County (Mich.) (as recorded)
- Pennsylvania--Chester County (as recorded)
- Union City (Mich.) (as recorded)
