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James Leonard

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James Leonard

Birth
USA
Death
13 Dec 1882 (aged 76)
Connecticut, USA
Burial
Feeding Hills, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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A descendant of Mayflower passenger and Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford.
William Bradford

Son of Captain Daniel and Nancy (Fenn) Leonard. He resided in West Springfield, Massachusetts, where his entire life was spent. He was educated in the public schools; settled in early life upon a farm and followed the pursuit of agriculture continuously during his active life. He was a member of the Congregational church and a liberal contributor to church and charitable societies. He was highly respected in the community, where he was a well-known figure. In early like he was an ensign of the "Hampden Grays," a local military company. Originally a Democrat, in later life he affiliated with the Republican party. He married, March 24, 1830, Mary Rood, born April 15, 1802, died July 17, 1882, daughter of Elias and Anna (Hancock) Rood, of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, and Suffield, Connecticut. On March 24, 1880, Mr. and Mrs. James Leonard celebrated their golden wedding, at which many valuable evidences of love, respect and esteem were received from relatives and friends.

Father of Mary (1831-1859); Harriet (1832-1861); Daniel (1839-1917).
A descendant of Mayflower passenger and Plymouth Colony Gov. William Bradford.
William Bradford

Son of Captain Daniel and Nancy (Fenn) Leonard. He resided in West Springfield, Massachusetts, where his entire life was spent. He was educated in the public schools; settled in early life upon a farm and followed the pursuit of agriculture continuously during his active life. He was a member of the Congregational church and a liberal contributor to church and charitable societies. He was highly respected in the community, where he was a well-known figure. In early like he was an ensign of the "Hampden Grays," a local military company. Originally a Democrat, in later life he affiliated with the Republican party. He married, March 24, 1830, Mary Rood, born April 15, 1802, died July 17, 1882, daughter of Elias and Anna (Hancock) Rood, of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, and Suffield, Connecticut. On March 24, 1880, Mr. and Mrs. James Leonard celebrated their golden wedding, at which many valuable evidences of love, respect and esteem were received from relatives and friends.

Father of Mary (1831-1859); Harriet (1832-1861); Daniel (1839-1917).

Inscription

James Leonard, Born May 25, 1806. Died Dec. 13, 1882. Mary Rood. His wife, born April 15, 1802, Died July 17, 1882.



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  • Maintained by: D C
  • Originally Created by: Debra and Guy
  • Added: Aug 10, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28925280/james-leonard: accessed ), memorial page for James Leonard (25 May 1806–13 Dec 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 28925280, citing South Westfield Street Cemetery, Feeding Hills, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by D C (contributor 47202219).