Person Page - 1775

     Susan Amanda Leaman was born on 16 October 1870 at Lancaster Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Elias E. Leaman and Elizabeth Denlinger.² Susan Amanda Leaman married Benjamin Franklin Hershey, son of Christian H. Hershey and Jane Shultz, in 1889. Susan Amanda Leaman died on 25 August 1938 at age 67.

     Tilly Leander married John Hokanson.

     Eunice Grace Leap was born in 1853 at Manchester, Washtenaw Co., MI. She married John A. Dunn in 1873. Eunice Grace Leap died in March 1895 at Tipton, Lenawee Co., MI. She was buried in 1895 at Oakwood Cemetery, Saline, Washtenaw Co., MI, Findagrave #54471173.

     Cory Elbert Leapley was born on 26 October 1894. He married Flossie Marie Baker on 1 November 1919 at Miami Co., OH. Cory Elbert Leapley died on 19 October 1971 at age 76. He was buried in October 1971 at New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #17137318.

     Miriam Jeanette Leapley was born on 13 November 1921. She was the daughter of Cory Elbert Leapley and Flossie Marie Baker. Miriam Jeanette Leapley married Richard Gundolf, son of Ernest Ralph Gundolf and Jennie Marie Saylor, on 28 September 1944 at Miami Co., OH.
Note: A headstone with her name and birth year as well as her husbands dates exists at New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Ohio, where he has a Findagrave.com memorial. The headstone does not show a date of death for her. Whether she is buried there is unknown. DLB 2019.

     Frances E. Lear was born on 11 November 1880 at Polk Twp. (probably), Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of James Monroe Lear and Frances Emaline Cuddy. Frances E. Lear married Claude B. Payne, son of Jacob Dawson Payne and Anna Lucinda Tilford, on 25 December 1899 at Washington Co., IN. Frances E. Lear died on 17 September 1932 at age 51. She was buried in September 1932 at Old Hebron Cemetery, Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     Ida Lear married Albert K, Althouse.¹

     James Monroe Lear was born circa 1850 at Kentucky.¹ He married Frances Emaline Cuddy on 17 February 1874 at Clark Co., IN. James Monroe Lear lived in June 1880 at Polk Twp., Washington Co., IN, surname misspelled "Layer" in the census.¹

     Clarkie Edna Leard was born on 29 July 1878 at Harrison Twp., Muskingum Co., OH, Date per Muskingum County Probate Court record (transcribed by A. C. Canterbury).

1900 census shows age 27, born July, 1872 -- obviously an error.^1,2
She was the daughter of James C. Leard and Elizabeth Swartz.¹ Clarkie Edna Leard married Jasper Ernest Hall, son of Daniel Hall and Marietta Prudence Zinn, circa 1901.³ Clarkie Edna Leard lived in 1910 at Clay Twp., Reno Co., KS, census p.2B. She lived in 1920 at Yoder Twp., Reno Co., KS, census p.4A. She lived in 1930 at Richland Twp., Scott Co., MO, census p.4B.

     Daniel Frank Leard was born in July 1884 at Reno Co. (probably), KS.¹ He was the son of James C. Leard and Elizabeth Swartz.¹

     James C. Leard was born in February 1840 at Ireland.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Leard and Elizabeth (?)¹ James C. Leard married Elizabeth Swartz, daughter of Daniel Swartz and Mary L. C. Mowrey, circa 1867 at Muskingum Co. (probably), OH, six children born, three living as of 1900 census.^4,3 James C. Leard died after 12 January 1920 at Reno Co. (probably), KS.

     John Leard was born circa 1782 at Ireland.¹ He married Elizabeth (?).¹

     Mary Anna Leard was born circa 1838 at Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of John Leard and Elizabeth (?)¹ Mary Anna Leard married Frederick William Swartz, son of Daniel Swartz and Mary L. C. Mowrey, circa 1858 at Muskingum Co. (probably), OH.¹

     Mary S. Leard was born circa 1868 at Muskingum Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James C. Leard and Elizabeth Swartz.¹

     George Bruns Learned was born on 9 April 1915 at California. He married Vivian Lorraine Myhre. George Bruns Learned died on 21 November 1989 at Sonoma Co., CA, at age 74. He was buried in November 1989 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, Findagrave #105119021.

     Raymond E. Learned was born on 14 September 1947 at San Francisco, CA. He was the son of George Bruns Learned and Vivian Lorraine Myhre. Raymond E. Learned began military service Vietnam War service, U.S. Navy Seals, 3 Purple Hearts, Medal of Valor, Navy Cross. He died on 8 August 2002 at Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 54. He was buried in 2002 at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #183909905.

     Charles Edward Leary was born in 1887. He married Beulah Trumbauer on 20 March 1907 at Dunkerton, Black Hawk Co., IA. Charles Edward Leary died in 1954

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

27 Feb 1964, Citizen Herald, Jesup:

"Accident Takes Life of Charles Leary, 76."

Charles E. Leary, 76, a long time Jesup area resident, died at People's Hospital Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m., three hours after he had been injured in a pedestrian-truck accident at an intersection at Independence. Eugene L. Spece, 35, of Independence, was driver of the truck. According to a statement given to police, he was driving east on the main street toward the Second Ave. stop light. Another vehicle had stopped for the light in an outside lane. Spece, traveling in the center lane had stopped one or two lengths west of the intersection. According to Spece, when the light changed, Leary walked or ran in front of the vehicle in the outside lane and into the side of his one and half ton truck at about 2:50 p.m. Mr. Leary died of a skull fracture. He was born July 14, 1887, at Lacon, Ill., the son of John and Mary Wills Leary. He was united in marriage with Miss Beulah Trumbauer at Dunkerton March 20, 1907. They farmed in the Jesup area from 1907 to 1947 when they moved to their farm near Dunkerton. He had been a resident of Independence about two months. Surviving are his wife, Beulah, and five children, Lloyd of Freeport, IL; Robert and Mrs. Harry Baldwin of Jesup; Raymond of Walker, and Mrs. L.J. Forney, of Seville, Ohio. Also surviving are three brothers, Ora, of Manchester; Owen and Harry of Walker; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, George, and a grandson, Charles Baldwin. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Parker Funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Carlson, pastor of the Methodist church at Independence, officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Crest Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Melvin Anderson, W.D. Patten, Albert Strauel, Bert Phillips, Harry Short and Elmer Fuller.

He was buried in 1954 at Cedar Crest Cemetery, Jesup, Buchanan Co., IA, Findagrave #137438016.

     James Francis Leary married Catherine R. Richeson. James Francis Leary was born on 3 June 1912. He died on 6 August 1991 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 79. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

     James William Leary was born on 16 June 1973 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. He died on 1 December 1994 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 21. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.

     Ramona May Leary was born on 4 May 1925. She was the daughter of Charles Edward Leary and Beulah Trumbauer. Ramona May Leary lived in 1949 at Ames, Story Co., IA, city directory. She married Loren John Forney, son of Arnold Leroy Forney and Leah Mae Cable. Ramona May Leary lived in 1954 at Seville, Medina Co., OH. She died on 4 October 2003 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 78.

     Lillie Leas was born on 29 June 1868.¹ She married Alonzo G. Anthony, son of Henry P. Anthony and Mary Amanda Nyce, on 22 May 1906, Ceremony by Rev. J. A. Maxwell.¹

     Harry A. Lease was born in June 1870 at Wayne Twp., Champaign Co., OH. He married Ellen Catherine Shea on 24 November 1891 at Marysville, Union Co., OH. Harry A. Lease died on 28 December 1952 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 82.

     Mary A. Lease was born on 23 September 1895 at Fountain Park, Champaign Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Harry A. Lease and Ellen Catherine Shea. Mary A. Lease married William H. Laskey, son of William Henry Laskey and Emeline Belinda Johnson, on 15 October 1919 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. Mary A. Lease died on 10 October 1954 at Bay City, Bay Co., MI, at age 59.

     Mary Eva Lease was born circa 1840 at Virginia.¹ She married Phillip Sheetz on 9 July 1857 at Pike Co., IL.

     Ada Olive Leasure was born on 17 December 1886 at Hopewell, Muskingum Co., OH. She married Charles Cleveland Hill in 1905. Ada Olive Leasure died on 17 October 1978 at Gratiot, Licking Co., OH, at age 91. She was buried in October 1978 at Poplar Fork Cemetery, Gratiot, Licking Co., OH, Findagrave #71507064.

     Dr. Frank Pierce Leatherman was born on 18 August 1869 at Hanover, Licking Co., OH. He married Etta Larimore, daughter of Daniel Larimore and Samantha Catherine Essex. Occupation: Physician. Dr. Frank Pierce Leatherman died on 18 August 1928 at Outville, Licking Co., OH, at age 59 OBITUARY - The Granville (Ohio) Times, Thursday, August 23, 1928

PHYSICIAN SUCCUMBS TO HEART ILLNESS
Dr. Frank P. Leatherman Dies Saturday At His Home In Outville
Dr. Frank P. Leatherman for more than 35 years a practicing physician at Outville, died in his home at Outville shortly before 6 o'clock Saturday morning. His death came on the 59th anniversary of his birth, and followed an illness of more than two months with heart trouble. He was twice a patient in Grant hospital, Columbus, taking treatment for the malady. He had been at his home for the last month.
Dr. Leatherman began his practice at Outville immediately after finishing medical studies in college. By reason of his 35 years of activity in the medical profession, he was widely known over the county, particularly in the western part.
Dr. Leatherman is survived by his widow, Mrs. Etta Leatherman; one brother, Dr. O. J. Leatherman of Thornport, and four sisters, Miss Layra Leatherman of Nashport, Mrs. Celia Denman of Reform, Mrs. Ettie Beal of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Ida McCann of Perryton.
The body lay in state in his office at Outville until the hour of the funeral which was held Monday afternoon at three o'clock. Dr. C. L. Williams, of Granville, officiated at the services. Burial was made in Maple Grove cemetery, Granville.

He was buried in August 1928 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville, Licking Co., OH.

     Franklin L. Leatherman was born on 12 November 1885.¹ He was the son of Henry Leatherman and Catharine (?)¹ Franklin L. Leatherman married Florence Ruth, daughter of Charles G. Ruth and Rosa E. Moyer, on 18 December 1915.¹ Occupation: Foundryman at Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA.¹ Franklin L. Leatherman lived at Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA.¹ He died on 15 August 1956 at age 70 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Leatherman, Frank L., youngest son of Henry and Catharine (Lapp) Leatherman, was born Nov. 12, 1885, near Line Lexington, Pa; departed this life at his home in Line Lexington, on Aug. 15, 1956; aged 70 y. 9m. 3 d. Death was preceded by an illness over 7 years. In his youth he united with the Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member of the Line Lexington congregation, where he served in both Sunday school and church as long as health permitted. In 1915 he was united in marriage to Florence M. Ruth, who survives. Also surviving are 4 daughters and one son (Kathryn-Mrs. Norman Mininger, Quakertown, Pa; Sarah and Pauline, Line Lexington; Lois-Mrs. Henry Musselman, Souderton, Pa; Roscoe, Harleysville, Pa.), 8 grandchildren, one sister, and 2 brothers. Funeral services were conducted at the Line Lexington Church on Aug. 18 with merle Ruth and Claude Meyers officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.


He was buried in August 1956 at Line Lexington Mennonite Church Cemetery, Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 13533059.

     Henry Leatherman married Catharine (?).¹

     Kathryn Leatherman was born on 22 November 1916 at Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin L. Leatherman and Florence Ruth.¹ Kathryn Leatherman married Norman Mininger on 2 August 1941. Kathryn Leatherman died on 8 November 2004 at Bucks Co., PA, at age 87 Dates per SSDI, last residence Quakertown.

Obituary (findagrave.com):

Kathryn Mininger‚ 87‚ of Quakertown‚ died Monday‚ Nov. 8‚ 2004‚ in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman D. Mininger.

Born in Line Lexington‚ she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Florence (Ruth) Leatherman.

Mrs. Mininger was an active member of Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church in Quakertown‚ where she was a founding member and custodian for more than 35 years. She also helped with the home department and cradle roll.

She was survived by two daughters‚ Lucille "Lucy" Price and her husband‚ Ken‚ of Granger‚ IN and Lois Mininger of Quakerton; a son‚ Philip P. Mininger and his wife‚ Phyllis‚ of Perkasie; five grandchildren‚ David‚ Daniel‚ Justin‚ Jeff and Mike; a brother‚ Roscoe Leatherman of Souderton; and two sisters‚ Lois Mussleman and her husband‚ Henry‚ and Sarah Leatherman all of Souderton.

In addition to her husband‚ she was preceded in death by an infant son‚ Norman David; and a sister‚ Pauline Leatherman.

Funeral services were held Saturday‚ Nov. 13‚ 2004 in the Rocky Ridge Mennonite Church in Quakertown. Interment was in Rocky Ridge Mennonite Cemetery‚ Quakertown.

She was buried in November 2004 at Rocky Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Quakertown, Bucks Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 78571409.

     Lois Leatherman was born circa 1926 at Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA. She was the daughter of Franklin L. Leatherman and Florence Ruth. Lois Leatherman lived in 1956 at Souderton, Montgomery Co., PA.