Pioneer Settler Died Saturday in Carson Community
With the death of Mrs. Mahala Leonard last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home near Carson, there was removed from our community one of the oldest as well as one of the best known residents.
Mrs. Leonard was 83 years of age and had resided in Fannin county over 60 years. She and her husband who died several years ago were identified with the activities of the county in its pioneer days. Mrs. Leonard enjoyed a wide acquaintance over the county and in adjoining counties. She was the last charter member of the Baptist church at Carson having assisted in its organization over a half century ago.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Welch of Carson and Mrs. Will Brewster of Lockney, Texas and two sons, D. S. Leonard of Ravenna and T. E. Leonard of Carson. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive her. Deputy Sheriff Jack Leonard of Bonham is her grandson.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Thos. Reece, Baptist preacher. Interment was at Gum Springs, near Carson. A large number of relatives and friends from various sections of Fannin county were present.
Published in The Bonham Daily Favorite on September 7, 1931
With the death of Mrs. Mahala Leonard last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home near Carson, there was removed from our community one of the oldest as well as one of the best known residents.
Mrs. Leonard was 83 years of age and had resided in Fannin county over 60 years. She and her husband who died several years ago were identified with the activities of the county in its pioneer days. Mrs. Leonard enjoyed a wide acquaintance over the county and in adjoining counties. She was the last charter member of the Baptist church at Carson having assisted in its organization over a half century ago.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Welch of Carson and Mrs. Will Brewster of Lockney, Texas and two sons, D. S. Leonard of Ravenna and T. E. Leonard of Carson. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive her. Deputy Sheriff Jack Leonard of Bonham is her grandson.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Thos. Reece, Baptist preacher. Interment was at Gum Springs, near Carson. A large number of relatives and friends from various sections of Fannin county were present.
Published in The Bonham Daily Favorite on September 7, 1931
Pioneer Settler Died Saturday in Carson Community
With the death of Mrs. Mahala Leonard last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home near Carson, there was removed from our community one of the oldest as well as one of the best known residents.
Mrs. Leonard was 83 years of age and had resided in Fannin county over 60 years. She and her husband who died several years ago were identified with the activities of the county in its pioneer days. Mrs. Leonard enjoyed a wide acquaintance over the county and in adjoining counties. She was the last charter member of the Baptist church at Carson having assisted in its organization over a half century ago.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Welch of Carson and Mrs. Will Brewster of Lockney, Texas and two sons, D. S. Leonard of Ravenna and T. E. Leonard of Carson. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive her. Deputy Sheriff Jack Leonard of Bonham is her grandson.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Thos. Reece, Baptist preacher. Interment was at Gum Springs, near Carson. A large number of relatives and friends from various sections of Fannin county were present.
Published in The Bonham Daily Favorite on September 7, 1931
With the death of Mrs. Mahala Leonard last Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home near Carson, there was removed from our community one of the oldest as well as one of the best known residents.
Mrs. Leonard was 83 years of age and had resided in Fannin county over 60 years. She and her husband who died several years ago were identified with the activities of the county in its pioneer days. Mrs. Leonard enjoyed a wide acquaintance over the county and in adjoining counties. She was the last charter member of the Baptist church at Carson having assisted in its organization over a half century ago.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. J. Welch of Carson and Mrs. Will Brewster of Lockney, Texas and two sons, D. S. Leonard of Ravenna and T. E. Leonard of Carson. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive her. Deputy Sheriff Jack Leonard of Bonham is her grandson.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Thos. Reece, Baptist preacher. Interment was at Gum Springs, near Carson. A large number of relatives and friends from various sections of Fannin county were present.
Published in The Bonham Daily Favorite on September 7, 1931
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