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Margaret Ann Sullivan 'Peggy'

• Birth*: Margaret was born say 1824.
• Marriage*: She married George Bowers, son of George Peter Bowers , Sr. (twin) and Lavina? Luvina Sullivan, say 1845.

Nellie or Elender Bowers

Gravestone

Gravestone

Nellie Myers

• Birth*: Nellie was born on 1 Apr 1822.
• Marriage*: She married Andrew Myers or Meyers.
• Death*: Nellie died on 10 Dec 1903 at age 81.

Parents:

Andrew Myers or Meyers

• Birth*: Andrew was born on 6 Apr 1818.
• Marriage*: He married Nellie or Elender Bowers, daughter of George Peter Bowers , Sr. (twin) and Lavina? Luvina Sullivan.
• Death*: Andrew died on 4 Jun 1890 at age 72.

Jacob Bowers

• Birth*: Jacob was born say 1819.

Parents:

Mary Ann Bowers 'Polly'

• Birth*: Mary was born on 13 Oct 1830. 1820?.
• Marriage*: She married Alsey? Haley Meyers.
• Death*: Mary died on 29 Mar 1905 at age 74.

Parents:

Alsey? Haley Meyers

• Birth*: Alsey? was born.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Ann Bowers 'Polly', daughter of George Peter Bowers , Sr. (twin) and Lavina? Luvina Sullivan.

Elizabeth Bowers 'Betsy' Betsey?

Gravestone

Gravestone

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born on 22 Jan 1826 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Peter Younts 'Peter', son of Peter Younts and Elizabeth Weaver or Weavel, on 4 Oct 1849.
• Death*: Elizabeth died on 4 Aug 1909 at Davidson County, NC, at age 83.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Parents:

John Peter Younts 'Peter'

• Biography*: Lived in the Holly Grove Community, Davidson County, NC.
• Birth*: John was born on 4 Mar 1827.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Bowers 'Betsy' Betsey?, daughter of George Peter Bowers , Sr. (twin) and Lavina? Luvina Sullivan, on 4 Oct 1849.
• Death*: John died in 1905. 4 Aug., 1909?.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Sarah Bowers 'Sally'

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 12 Jun 1814.
• Marriage*: She married John Henderson Conrad 'Hannes', son of John David Conrad 'David' and Eve Hedrick, on 2 Jun 1857.

Parents:

Ithal Lee Deal

• Birth*: Ithal was born in 1901.
• Marriage*: She married Walter Frank Miller Shepherd?, son of William Albert Miller and Effie Idaliah Michael, on 12 Dec 1917 at Caldwell County, NC.
• Death*: Ithal died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Elizabeth Bowers

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born in 1783.
• Marriage*: She married John Meyers circa 1802.
• Death*: Elizabeth died in Dec 1849.

Parents:

John Meyers

• Birth*: John was born on 17 Jan 1781.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Bowers, daughter of Jacob Adam? Bowers , I and Catherine Myers, circa 1802.
• Death*: John died on 28 Dec 1848 at age 67.

Jacob Bowers , II (twin)

• Biography*: Gravestone has - Jacob Bowars.
• Birth*: Jacob was born on 23 Feb 1782. From gravestone.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine ?? say 1815.
• Death*: Jacob died in Sep 1842 at age 60. From gravestone
  Wallace, Fountain County, IN?
• Burial*: His body was buried at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC. Emanuel UCC Cemetery.

Parents:

Catherine ??

• Birth*: Catherine was born on 15 Jul 1794.
• Marriage*: She married Jacob Bowers , II (twin), son of Jacob Adam? Bowers , I and Catherine Myers, say 1815.
• Death*: Catherine died on 18 Sep 1842 at age 48.
• Burial*: Her body was buried. Immanuel Church Cemetery.

David Bowers

• Biography*: Old Pilgrim Baptism records - birth date of 8 Mar., 1793.
• Birth*: David was born on 8 May 1793.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine? Katherine Grimes.
• Death*: David died on 21 Jul 1821 at Putnam County, IN, at age 28. Russell Townpoint.

Parents:

Catherine? Katherine Grimes

• Biography*: No marriage! Died at 12 years old.
• Birth*: Catherine? was born on 18 Jan 1792.
• Marriage*: She married David Bowers, son of Jacob Adam? Bowers , I and Catherine Myers.
• Death*: Catherine? died on 4 Apr 1804 at age 12. 4 Apr., 1804?.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Greene Township, Parke County, IN. Old Philadelphia Lutheran Church Cemetery.

John Bowers , I

Gravestone

Photograph by Picasa

• Biography*: Elder John Bowers.
• Birth*: John was born on 19 Jan 1777 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Elizabeth Myers circa 1798.
• Death*: John died on 9 Jan 1836 at Rowan County, NC, at age 58. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Burial*: His body was buried at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC. Emanuel Reformed Church Cemetery, row 9, #5.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6677739/john-bowers.

Parents:

Margaret Elizabeth Myers

Gravestone

• Birth*: Margaret was born on 30 Mar 1778.
• Marriage*: She married John Bowers , I, son of Jacob Adam? Bowers , I and Catherine Myers, circa 1798.
• Death*: Margaret died on 10 Jul 1827 at Rowan County, NC, at age 49.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC. Emanuel Reformed Church Cemetery
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71842624/margaret-elizabeth-bowers.

Catherine Bowers¹

Gravestone

Deed Record.
From the book The Family of Noah Clodfelter by Cyril Johnson.

Deed Record.
From the book The Family of Noah Clodfelter by Cyril Johnson.

Deed Record.
From the book The Family of Noah Clodfelter by Cyril Johnson.

• Birth*: Catherine was born on 20 Mar 1788 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John C. Clodfelter , Sr., son of Johannes Rudolf Clodfelter and Veronica Hitsberger or Hetzberger, circa 1806 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Catherine died on 25 Jul 1851 at Russell, Putnam County, IN, at age 63. 1856?
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Russell, Putnam County, IN. Sutherlin Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17642527/catherine-clodfelter.

Parents:

John C. Clodfelter , Sr.

Gravestone

Sign at Graveyard

Gravestone

Memorial to John and Catherine Clodfelter at Hebron Cemetery, Russell Township, Putnam, Indiana. This Cemetery was established in 1895, many years after their death.

Gravemarker

From the book The Family of Noah Clodfelter by Cyril Johnson.

From the book The Family of Noah Clodfelter by Cyril Johnson.

From the book The Family of Noah Clodfelter by Cyril Johnson.
Names on Deed -
George Bowers - Catherine's brother
Jacob Bowers - ""
John Clodfelter
Catey Clodfelter
Mary Bowers - Catherine's sister
Daniel Sullivan - Husband to Catherine's sister Barbara
Barbara [Bowers] Sullivan
Sarah Bowers - Catherine's sister

From the book The Family of Noah Clodfelter by Cyril Johnson.

• Biography*: Glatfelter?
  Moved to Putnam County, IN in 1830.
• Birth*: John was born on 14 Sep 1782 at Shenandoah County, VA. 11 Sep., 1782? Rowan County, NC? York County, PA?.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Bowers, daughter of Jacob Adam? Bowers , I and Catherine Myers, circa 1806 at Rowan County, NC.
• Residence*: John C. Clodfelter , Sr. lived in 1830 at IN Three miles north of Morton..
• Death*: John died on 19 Aug 1831 at Russell, Putnam County, IN, at age 48. From a congestive chill.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Greene, Parke County, IN. Old Fordyce farm and was an old Lutheran Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50131237/john-c-clodfelter.

Parents:

Mary Bowers

• Birth*: Mary was born.
• Marriage*: She married Charles Patterson on 20 Aug 1822 at Rowan County, NC.

Parents:

Charles Patterson

• Birth*: Charles was born.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Bowers, daughter of Jacob Adam? Bowers , I and Catherine Myers, on 20 Aug 1822 at Rowan County, NC.

Sarah Bowers

• Birth*: Sarah was born say 1780.

Parents:

John Leonard , Jr.

Gravestone

• Birth*: John was born on 6 Feb 1821 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy', daughter of John Jacob Shoaf , Sr. 'Jacob' and Susannah Susanna? Hinkle, on 10 Jan 1843 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: John died on 6 Jun 1878 at Davidson County, NC, at age 57. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15997717/john-leonard.

Parents:

Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy'

Gravestone

Gravestone

• Biography*: 47 years old last child?
• Birth*: Christena was born on 15 Oct 1824 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John Leonard , Jr., son of Johannes Leonard 'John' and Eve or Eva Leonard, on 10 Jan 1843 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Christena died on 21 Apr 1900 at age 75. 2nd?.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15085495/christina-leonard.

Parents:

Willis Allen Koonts 'Allen'

• Birth*: Willis was born on 3 Dec 1899.
• Marriage*: He married Nora Etta Johnson, daughter of James M. Johnson and Nancy Feezor, say 1930.
• Death*: Willis died on 30 Dec 1980 at age 81.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Leonard Road.

Parents:

Nora Etta Johnson

• Birth*: Nora was born on 12 Jun 1900.
• Marriage*: She married Willis Allen Koonts 'Allen', son of William Henry Koontz or Koonts and Mittie Alice Wood, say 1930.
• Death*: Nora died on 15 Dec 1980 at age 80.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Leonard Road.

Parents:

Ellen M. Leonard¹

Gravestone

• Birth*: Ellen was born in 1844 at Davidson County, NC. 1845?.
• Marriage*: She married William M. Tysinger 'Bill'.
• Death*: Ellen died on 31 May 1914 at Emmons, Davidson County, NC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Denton, Davidson County, NC. Fairview United Methodist Church.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55713104/ellen-m-tysinger.

Parents:

William M. Tysinger 'Bill'

• Birth*: William was born in 1841.
• Marriage*: He married Ellen M. Leonard, daughter of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy'.
• Death*: William M. Tysinger 'Bill' died in 1928.

Burgess Leonard

• Birth*: Burgess was born on 11 Nov 1845 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Hed. Ward on 2 Apr 1866.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Millie ??.
• Death*: Burgess died on 28 Nov 1916 at age 71. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Elizabeth Hed. Ward

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born.
• Marriage*: She married Burgess Leonard, son of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy', on 2 Apr 1866.

Sarah Millie ??

• Birth*: Sarah was born.
• Marriage*: She married Burgess Leonard, son of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy'.

John Lee Leonard

• Birth*: John was born on 6 Oct 1849 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: John died on 25 Jun 1875 at age 25. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Parents:

Julia Ann Leonard

• Birth*: Julia was born on 6 Nov 1863 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married James Lee Cecil.
• Death*: Julia Ann Leonard died on 12 Mar 1932 at age 68.

Parents:

James Lee Cecil

• Birth*: James was born on 5 Apr 1861.
• Marriage*: He married Julia Ann Leonard, daughter of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy'.
• Death*: James Lee Cecil died on 6 Apr 1920 at age 59.

Sheriff Patrick David Leonard 'Dave'

• Birth*: Patrick was born on 29 Mar 1855.
• Marriage*: He married Sally C. Sutton.
• Death*: Patrick died on 6 Feb 1894 at age 38.
• Burial*: His body was buried in Feb 1894 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Sally C. Sutton

• Birth*: Sally was born on 2 Nov 1856.
• Marriage*: She married Sheriff Patrick David Leonard 'Dave', son of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy'.
• Burial*: Her body was buried in Apr 1936 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
• Death*: Sally died on 19 Apr 1936 at age 79.

Sarah Catherine Leonard

Gravestone

Gravestone

Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, front cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.
Bible is at the Davidson County Genealogy Library in Lexington, NC.

Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, inside cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.

This sheet/note was found in the Alexander Smith [Sr. or Jr.] 1842 Bible.
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Sarah C. Smith [Sarah Catherine Leonard] Wife of David Smith
Departed this life in Newberry, S.C.
Sept. 12th 1878 Was born 14th day of Aug.
1860, age 18y 29 days _ _ _ _
She told her friends She was Prepared[?]
to meet the great-grimmaster death
that there was nothing that called her
here on this earth that - She was going to
a better land where Saints & angels
dwells, that - She was going to meet her
dear old father [John Leonard, Jr. died Jun. 6, 1878 - 3 months earlier]. She died Praising the
Lord.
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[Three days later]
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David Smith departed this life in
Newberry, South Carolina Sept 15th 1878
Was born June 6th 1849 age 29 years 3 months
& 9 days -
He never Said anything but - bore his Sickness
with great - Patience[?] he would cast his eyes upwards
& Smile & slap his hands as if he had
distance calls & heard beautiful music
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Family connections -
Father - Alexander Washington Smith, Sr. [1814-1893]
Mother - Anna Christine Hedrick [1821-c1876]
Son - David Smith [1849-1878], wife Sarah Catherine Leonard [1860-1878]
     David and Sarah had a son, David Hampton Smith [2 Jul. 1877 - 14 Aug. 1940]
Brother to David Smith - Alexander Washington Smith, Jr. [1854-1940]

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 14 Aug 1860 at Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Bible Record..
• Marriage*: She married David Smith, son of Alexander Washington Smith , Sr. and Anna Christine Christena? Hedrick 'Christine', on 28 Jan 1877 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Sarah died on 12 Sep 1878 at Newberry, Newberry County, SC, at age 18. Date Source: Bible Record.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, NC. Becks Reformed Church Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15997727/sarah-c-smith.

Parents:

David Smith

Gravestone

Gravestone

Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, front cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.
Bible is at the Davidson County Genealogy Library in Lexington, NC.

Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, inside cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.

This sheet/note was found in the Alexander Smith [Sr. or Jr.] 1842 Bible.
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Sarah C. Smith [Sarah Catherine Leonard] Wife of David Smith
Departed this life in Newberry, S.C.
Sept. 12th 1878 Was born 14th day of Aug.
1860, age 18y 29 days _ _ _ _
She told her friends She was Prepared[?]
to meet the great-grimmaster death
that there was nothing that called her
here on this earth that - She was going to
a better land where Saints & angels
dwells, that - She was going to meet her
dear old father [John Leonard, Jr. died Jun. 6, 1878 - 3 months earlier]. She died Praising the
Lord.
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[Three days later]
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David Smith departed this life in
Newberry, South Carolina Sept 15th 1878
Was born June 6th 1849 age 29 years 3 months
& 9 days -
He never Said anything but - bore his Sickness
with great - Patience[?] he would cast his eyes upwards
& Smile & slap his hands as if he had
distance calls & heard beautiful music
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Family connections -
Father - Alexander Washington Smith, Sr. [1814-1893]
Mother - Anna Christine Hedrick [1821-c1876]
Son - David Smith [1849-1878], wife Sarah Catherine Leonard [1860-1878]
     David and Sarah had a son, David Hampton Smith [2 Jul. 1877 - 14 Aug. 1940]
Brother to David Smith - Alexander Washington Smith, Jr. [1854-1940]

• Birth*: David was born on 6 Jun 1849 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Catherine Leonard, daughter of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy', on 28 Jan 1877 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: David Smith died on 15 Sep 1878 at Newberry, Newberry County, SC, at age 29.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, NC. Becks Reformed Church Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15997736/david-smith.

Parents:

Robert Leonard

• Birth*: Robert was born in 1872.
• Marriage*: He married Cora M. Sowers, daughter of Joseph Henry Sowers , Jr. and Mary Ann Sink, say 1899.
• Death*: Robert died in 1934.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Center Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Cora M. Sowers

• Birth*: Cora was born in 1878.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Leonard, son of Alfred Hayes Leonard and Catherine Link, say 1899.
• Death*: Cora died in 1963.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Center Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

James M. Johnson

• Birth*: James was born.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Feezor.
• Death*: James died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Nancy Feezor

• Birth*: Nancy was born.
• Marriage*: She married James M. Johnson.
• Death*: Nancy died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Frank Leonard

• Biography*: Largest man in Davidson County, NC, weighed 360 pounds.
• Birth*: Frank was born in Sep 1871 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married ?? Weantt?.
• Death*: Frank Leonard died on 28 Nov 1902 at age 31.

Parents:

?? Weantt?

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married Frank Leonard, son of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy'.

Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'

Loannah gravestone.

• Biography*: Name Source: Gravestone has "Loannah A. Smith".
• Birth*: Loannah was born on 15 Feb 1858 at Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash', son of Alexander Washington Smith , Sr. and Anna Christine Christena? Hedrick 'Christine', on 16 May 1875 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Married by Levi Hedrick, JP, at Levi Hedrick's; wit: W. E. Young, P.D. Leonard [her brother, Patrick David Leonard], D. Smith [possibly his brother, David].
• Death*: Loannah died on 28 Oct 1923 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 65. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash'

Wash gravestone.

Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, inside cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.

This sheet/note was found in the Alexander Smith [Sr. or Jr.] 1842 Bible.
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Sarah C. Smith [Sarah Catherine Leonard] Wife of David Smith
Departed this life in Newberry, S.C.
Sept. 12th 1878 Was born 14th day of Aug.
1860, age 18y 29 days _ _ _ _
She told her friends She was Prepared[?]
to meet the great-grimmaster death
that there was nothing that called her
here on this earth that - She was going to
a better land where Saints & angels
dwells, that - She was going to meet her
dear old father [John Leonard, Jr. died Jun. 6, 1878 - 3 months earlier]. She died Praising the
Lord.
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[Three days later]
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David Smith departed this life in
Newberry, South Carolina Sept 15th 1878
Was born June 6th 1849 age 29 years 3 months
& 9 days -
He never Said anything but - bore his Sickness
with great - Patience[?] he would cast his eyes upwards
& Smile & slap his hands as if he had
distance calls & heard beautiful music
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Family connections -
Father - Alexander Washington Smith, Sr. [1814-1893]
Mother - Anna Christine Hedrick [1821-c1876]
Son - David Smith [1849-1878], wife Sarah Catherine Leonard [1860-1878]
     David and Sarah had a son, David Hampton Smith [2 Jul. 1877 - 14 Aug. 1940]
Brother to David Smith - Alexander Washington Smith, Jr. [1854-1940]

• Biography*: In 1880 the family (parents and first three children) was living at Silver Hill Township, Family #76, Davidson County, NC.
  
  In 1900 the family was living at Conrad Hill Township, Family #63, Davidson County, NC. Loannah said she was the mother of ten children, all living.
  
  In 1910 the parents and the last two children were living at Conrad Hill Township, Family #223, Davidson County, NC.
• Birth*: Alexander was born on 4 Jul 1854 at Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: He married Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo', daughter of John Leonard , Jr. and Christena Christinia? Shoaf 'Chrissy', on 16 May 1875 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Married by Levi Hedrick, JP, at Levi Hedrick's; wit: W. E. Young, P.D. Leonard [her brother, Patrick David Leonard], D. Smith [possibly his brother, David].
• Residence*: Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' lived in 1900 1900 Census, listed as Alexander W. Smith.
• Death*: Alexander died on 23 Mar 1940 at Davidson County, NC, at age 85. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob'¹

Gravestone
"Here lise the corps of Jacob Leonard he was born the 16 of November 1758 and died the 27 January 1835 age 76 y. 2m. and 11d."

Note from Ray Haupt - "Jacob and Elisabetha Leonard's family Fraktur. These are colorful drawings that the Germans used to illustrate their family members and the genealogical dates and events for the family record. This is now framed and on display in the Lexington Library - in the genealogy room."

Fraktur translation.

• Biography*: Patricia Law Hatcher, Abstracts of Graves of Revolutionary Patriot , Vol. 3, L - R, 1988, in custody of Virginia Beach Central Library, Virginia Beach, VA. Page 18. Leonard, Jacob - Pilgrim Church Cemetery, Davidson County, NC, 72.
  
  In the year
  of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1758 the 16^th of November
  I Johann Jacob Leonhard was born and my wife Elisabetha
  was born in the year 1767 on the 24^th of November.
  In the year 1783 on the 2^nd of October I was in the position
  to betake in marriage myself with
  Anna Elisabetha born Schaafen [Shoaf]. So, God also blessed us with children.
  1784 the 20^th of November is my daughter Christina born. Godparents Heinrich Schaaf and his wife Anna.
  1786 the 21^st of October is my daughter Elisabetha born. Godparents Phillip Leonard and his wife.
  1789 the 20^th of February is my son Johan Jacob born. Godparents Philip Sauer and his wife.
  1791 the 23^rd of July is my son Johannes born. Godparents are Father and Mother.
  1794 the 5^th of January is my daughter Sara born. Godparents are Father and Mother.
  1796 the 2^nd of October my daughter Magdalena was born. Godparents are Father and Mother.
  1798 the 28^th of December my daughter Susanna was born. Godparents are Father and Mother.
  1803 the 29^th of August my daughter Barbara was born. Godparents are Father and Mother.
  1805 the 15^th of August my daughter Ana Maria was born. Godparents are Father and Mother.
  
  The above is the German to English translation of the Fraktur. The original of this Fraktur was written in 1795, and updated through 1805, and discovered among the papers of the late Dr. Jacob C. Leonard, Sr. in the History Room of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Lexington, NC.
• Birth*: Johann was born on 16 Nov 1758 at Davidson County, NC. Date from gravestone and Fraktur. Died in the family home. Rowan County?
  
  Valentine Leonard's (1824 - 1894) gravestone has the dates also..
• Marriage*: He married Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth', daughter of Heinrich Schaff or Schofe, Sr. Shoaf? 'Henry' and Anna Christena Catherine? Sprecher, on 2 Oct 1783 at Rowan County, NC. Date Source from Fraktur..
• Death*: Johann died on 27 Jan 1835 at Davidson County, NC, at age 76. Date Source: From gravestone.
  
  Will dated 16 Dec., 1782, Rowan Co., NC
  
  Valentine Leonard's (1824 - 1894) gravestone has the dates also.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery
  Row 28, #2.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14796366/johann-jacob-leonard.

Parents:

Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth'¹

• Birth*: Anna was born on 24 Nov 1767 at Rowan County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone and Fraktur..
• Marriage*: She married Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob', son of Valentine Leonhardt , I and Ann Elisabetha Wallacher 'Elizabeth', on 2 Oct 1783 at Rowan County, NC. Date Source from Fraktur..
• Death*: Anna died on 19 Jul 1829 at age 61. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery
  Row 23, #41.
  "Elizabeth Leonard B. 24 Nov. 1767"
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76806501/anna-elizabeth-leonard.

Parents:

Philip Leonard , Sr.

Grave marker

• Biography*: Original German spelling is Philipp.
• Birth*: Philip was born in 1760 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Anna Maria Shoaf, daughter of Heinrich Schaff or Schofe, Sr. Shoaf? 'Henry' and Anna Christena Catherine? Sprecher, circa 1782.
• Probate: Philip's will was probated in May 1830.
• Death*: Philip died in 1830. 1827?.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery, unmarked grave.

Parents:

Anna Maria Shoaf

• Biography*: Other spelling 'Schaff'
  
  Gravestone - Anna Maria Leonhat ist gebohren 27ten September 1762 ist gestorben den 18ten December Jahr 1824
  English - Anna Maria Leonard was born on September 27th, 1762 and died on December 18th, 1824.
• Birth*: Anna was born on 27 Sep 1762. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Marriage*: She married Philip Leonard , Sr., son of Valentine Leonhardt , I and Ann Elisabetha Wallacher 'Elizabeth', circa 1782.
• Death*: Anna died on 18 Dec 1824 at age 62. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery
  Row 23, #4.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76806193/anna-marie-leonard.

Parents:

Joseph Leonard

Gravestone

• Birth*: Joseph was born on 14 Feb 1814 at Rowan County, NC. From gravestone.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Margarette? Hedrick 'Peggy', daughter of Adam Headrick or Hedrick and Elizabeth Sowers, on 15 Dec 1836 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Joseph died on 15 Oct 1895 at Davidson County, NC, at age 81. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15955802/joseph-leonard.

Parents:

Margaret Margarette? Hedrick 'Peggy'

Gravestone

• Birth*: Margaret was born on 29 Dec 1814 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence*: She resided at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Leonard, son of Johannes Leonard 'John' and Eve or Eva Leonard, on 15 Dec 1836 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Margaret died on 16 Feb 1883 at Davidson County, NC, at age 68. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15955796/margaret-leonard.

Parents:

Mathias Leonard

• Birth*: Mathias was born in 1816 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Christina Beck on 1 Dec 1836 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Mathias died in 1878.

Parents:

Christina Beck

• Birth*: Christina was born in 1814 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Mathias Leonard, son of Johannes Leonard 'John' and Eve or Eva Leonard, on 1 Dec 1836 at Davidson County, NC.

Daniel Leonard

• Birth*: Daniel was born in 1824 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Everhart, daughter of John Christian Everhart and Susan Hiatt, on 14 Apr 1848.
• Death*: Daniel died in May 1872.

Parents:

Elizabeth Everhart

• Biography*: Elizabeth Hedrick?
• Birth*: Elizabeth was born circa 1824.
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Leonard, son of Johannes Leonard 'John' and Eve or Eva Leonard, on 14 Apr 1848.

Parents:

Mary Elizabeth Hinkle 'Elizabeth'

• Birth*: Mary was born circa 1822 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Alfred Hayes Leonard, son of Johannes Leonard 'John' and Eve or Eva Leonard, on 7 Feb 1853 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Mary died on 26 Jan 1869 at Davidson County, NC.

Solomon Leonard

• Birth*: Solomon was born in 1808 at Rowan County, NC.

Parents:

Susannah? Suzanna Leonard

• Birth*: Susannah? was born circa 1826.

Parents:

Molly Leonard

• Birth*: Molly was born circa 1830.

Parents:

Peter Leonard

• Birth*: Peter was born.

Parents:

John David Conrad 'David'

Gravestone

• Birth*: John was born on 18 Dec 1788. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Marriage*: He married Eve Hedrick, daughter of Johann Adam Hedrick 'Adam' and Barbara Maria Hege Hage? Hagey? Hageny?, on 23 Dec 1810 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ??.
• Death*: John died on 13 Aug 1860 at Davidson County, NC, at age 71. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Eve Hedrick

Gravestone

• Birth*: Eve was born on 14 Apr 1792 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married John David Conrad 'David', son of Hans Heinrich Conrath or Conrad 'Henry' and Susanna Frank, on 23 Dec 1810 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Eve died on 26 May 1849 at Davidson County, NC, at age 57. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Parents:

Valentine Leonhardt , I¹

Valentin Leonhardt geboren den der Kuhr Pfaltz in Katzenbach den 13 October 1718 und ist in dem Herrn entschlafen den 13 November 1781. Num hier ligt eine Handvoll Aschen mit Christi Blut dewashen"
English - Valentine Leonard born in Katzenbach in the Palatinate Oct 13, 1718 died Nov 13, 1781.

Google translate - Valentin Leonhardt was born in the Kuhr Pfaltz in Katzenbach on October 13, 1718 and fell asleep in the Lord on November 13, 1781. Now here lies a handful of ashes washed with Christ's blood

Footstone - "Beneath this stone doth remain, an ancient man by murder slain."
Picture Source: Ray Haupt.

Entry sign to the village of Katzenbach. Picture Source: Ray Haupt.

Evangelische Reformierte Kirche Rockenhausen. This is the ancestral church that the Leonhardt family of Katzenbach attended. Picture Source: Ray Haupt.

Record Source: Gary Leonard.
"(Easter) 1733 Church confirmation record for Valentin Leonhardt.
Meaning:
Valentin Leonhard - father is Michol Leonhard"

From Gary Leonard.

From Gary Leonard - Ron Leonard's rendering of the Oath signed by V.L. upon debarking from "Neptune" in 1746. The letters are: Vallandin Leonhard [pronounced "Fallen-teen Lennert"]. In German, pronounce "V" as "F" and pronounce "d" as "t". Flourish at end; no "t"

From monument

Picture Source: Ray Haupt. Monument to Valentine Leonard (Leonhardt) and Woolrich Fritz.

Article by Rev. J. C. Leonard.

Article by Rev. J. C. Leonard.

Article by Rev. J. C. Leonard.

Article by Rev. J. C. Leonard.

Article by Rev. J. C. Leonard.

Article by Rev. J. C. Leonard.

Grave marker

Pilgrim Church, was known as Leonard's Church.

Map showing Leonard Creek and Abbotts Creek

Location of Pilgrim Reformed Church, originally Leonard Church, in between Leonard Creek and Abbott Creek, Davidson County, NC

Leonard Coat of Arms.
Drawing by Ron Leonard.

Print by Ron Leonard.

Print by Ron Leonard.

Family Crest.

• Biography*: Name and Parent's Source: See note for 1733 below.
  
  Occupation: Tailor then farmer.
  
  1733.
  Confirmed as a member at Easter in 1733. From Ray Haupt, Indiv. #106317, this record is listed on the top of page 110 (film 0193128) of the Rockenhausen Reformierte Lutheran Kirche records. Valentine is listed as a son of Michael Leonhardt.
  
  25 Oct., 1746.
  Came to America on ship "Neptune", Captain Thomas Wilkinson, from Rotterdam. Arrived at the Port of Philadelphia, PA on October 25, 1746. Took the oath of allegiance and signed his name in German. Name translates as Valladin Leonhardt. Also written as Valentin Löhnhard.
  Ship list - https://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/ships/pal_neptune1746.shtml
  
  1746.
  Lived in Philadelphia, PA from 1746 to 1749.
  
  1749.
  From 1749 to 16 Nov., 1758 the area he lived in is unknown.
  
  ??
  Settled on a large tract of land between Abott's Creek and one of its tributaries since called Leonhardt's/Leonard Creek, Davidson County, NC after Valentine Loeonard.
  
  1753-1754.
  Leonhardt's Church in Davidson County, NC was established. This is a Reformed (German) Church now known by the name of Pilgrim, or Church of the Pilgrims.
  
  He was a farmer.
  
  17 Apr., 1762.
  This is the date of his first deed.
  
  27 Aug., 1762.
  This is the date of his second deed.
  
  22 AUG., 1779. Rowan County Clerk of Court's Office, Salisbury, NC. The Will reads as follows: In the name of God, Amen. I Valentine Leonard, of the County of Rowan and Province of North Carolina, being in perfect health of body, and of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, calling to mind the mortality of my body, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner following: I recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God who gave it; and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial. At the discretion of my Executors, and as touching such worldy estate where with it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give, devise, and dispose of the same in the follwing manner and form- First I give and bequeath to Elizabeth, my dearly beloved wife, the Manor Plantation that I now live on, during her bearing the name of Leonard and in case she don't after her name she is to keep it to have full rule over it during her life time, and like I leave to my wife all my horses, cattle, and my personal estate wholly. Also, I leave to my sons Philip and Jacob the plantation after my wife's death. Likewise to my son Peter I leave and bequeath his equal part of four hundred and ninety acres between him and his brothers Valentine and Michael. Likewise to my beloved daughter Barbara Hege I leave fifty pounds of gold and silver to be raised out of my personal estate, likewise to my beloved daughter Elizabeth fifty pounds like money to be paid in the same form. Likewise to my daughter Catharine I leave fifty pounds like money to be raised as before. Likewise my desire is that after please God who when death of my beloved wife that the remainder of my estate that can be raised to be equally divided between all my children. And I do hereby appoint Jacob Hamm and Philip Sauer whom I likewise constitute make and ordain the sole Executors of my Last Will and Testament, and do hereby attenly? disallow and revoke all former Testaments, Wills, Legacies, and Executors satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament in witness when of I have hereby set my hand and seal this twenty second day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine.
  S______ sealed
  pronounced________________________
  
  Valentine Leonard and witnessed by the said as his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us -
  
  2 Sept., 1781.
  A band of Tories went to Valentine's house and shot him. He lived until the 13th of Sept. before passing away. A Patriot neighbor, Wooldrich Fritz, was also killed by the same band.
  
  On July 4, 1896 a tall marble shaft was dedicated to the two neighbors and Patriots in the presence of 10,000 citizens. Valentine's name is on the north side and Wooldrich's is on the south. The monument is at their graves in the Leonhardt Cemetery, later known as the Pilgrim Cemetery. On the footstone in English is the inscription "Beneath this stone doth now remain an ancient man by murder slain." 13 Nov., 1781. His gravestone inscription reads: Valentin Leonhardt, geboren in der Kuhr Pfaltz in Katzenbach den 13 Ocdober 1718, und ist in dem Herrn entschlafen den 13 November, 1781. Nun Hier ligteine Handvoll Aschen mit Christi Blut gewashen. A translation is as follows: Valentin Leonhardt was born at Katzenbach, in the Electorate of Palatinate, October 13, 1718, and died November 13, 1781. Here now lies a handful of ashes washed in the blood of Christ.
  ------------------------
  
  DAR Chapter -
  https://www.ncdar.org/LeonardsCreek/html/name.html.
• Birth*: Valentine was born on 13 Oct 1718 at Katzenbach, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Date Source: Gravestone.
  Palatinate Area.
  
  Valentine Leonard's (1824 - 1894) gravestone has the dates also.
  
  Date is too close to his sister's birth date. So, 1719?.
• Baptism: He was baptized at Katzenbach, Germany, on 23 Oct 1718. Religion: Reformed Church by Rev. Gotthard Steitz, pastor. The sponsors were John Paul Neuss and his wife Anna Ottilia.
  
  Is this correct? The sponsors are not Leonards..
• Confirmation*: He was confirmed in 1733 at Germany; Easter, Rockenhausen Church Records - Confirmation date, by Rev. Henry Julius Wagner, pastor from 1719 - 1763.
• Immigration*: Valentine immigrated, in 1746. Destination:.
• Marriage*: He married Ann Elisabetha Wallacher 'Elizabeth', daughter of Johan Bernhard Wallacher 'Bernhard' and Maria Margretha Lamp, circa 1747 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.
• Death*: Valentine died on 13 Nov 1781 at Davidson County, NC, at age 63. Date Reference: Gravestone. Killed by Tories.
  
  Valentine Leonard's (1824 - 1894) gravestone has the dates also.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14649058/valentine-leonard.

Parents:

Ann Elisabetha Wallacher 'Elizabeth'¹

Elizabeth Leonard. Picture Source: Dean Leonard.

• Biography*: 1733.
  Confirmed in 1733 Easter class iIn the same Confirmation Class as Valentin Leonhardt.
• Birth*: Ann was born circa 1718.
• Residence*: She lived in 1740 at Oberndorf, Germany.
• Marriage*: She married Valentine Leonhardt , I, son of Johann Michael Leonhardt 'Michael' and Johannetta Spohn, circa 1747 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.
• Death*: Ann died in 1788 at Rowan County, NC. After.

Parents:

Heinrich Schaff or Schofe, Sr. Shoaf? 'Henry'¹

Grave marker

Grave marker

• Biography*: He was from Hornberg, Germany. He came to the Port of Philadelphia, PA on the ship "Phoenix" from Rotterdam, Holland on 22 Nov., 1752 at the age of 13. He owned 540 acres in Davidson County, NC.
  
  Schoff? He was in the Revolutionary War.
• Birth*: Heinrich was born in 1739 at Oberalben, RheinPfalz, Germany.
• Immigration*: Heinrich immigrated, after 1739..
• Marriage*: He married Anna Christena Catherine? Sprecher, daughter of George Sprecher and ?? ??, circa 1760 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Heinrich died on 12 Apr 1804 at Rowan County, NC. 1807? 1805?.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Welcome, Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Anna Christena Catherine? Sprecher¹

• Birth*: Anna was born on 24 Nov 1743 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Heinrich Schaff or Schofe, Sr. Shoaf? 'Henry' circa 1760 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Anna died after 1805 at Rowan County, NC.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Welcome, Davidson County, NC. Beulah United Church of Christ Cemetery, on Arnold Road.

Parents:

Christina Leonard¹

• Biography*: Lived in Lincoln County, TN in 1850.
• Birth*: Christina was born on 20 Nov 1784 at Davidson County, NC. Date Source: from Fraktur..
• Marriage*: She married ?? Robertson. No children..
• Death*: Christina died in 1851.

Parents:

?? Robertson

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: He married Christina Leonard, daughter of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth'. No children..

Johan Jacob Leonard , Jr. 'Jacob'¹

Gravestone

• Birth*: Johan was born on 20 Feb 1789 at Davidson County, NC.
• Baptism: He was baptized. Religion: sponsors - Philip Sowers and wife..
• Marriage*: He married Susanna Susannah? Byerly 'Susan', daughter of Johan? John Jacob Byerly 'Jacob' and Christina Elizabeth Grimes 'Elizabeth', in 1807.
• Death*: Johan died on 17 Nov 1845 at Davidson County, NC, at age 56. From gravestone.
  
  Valentine Leonard's (1824 - 1894) gravestone has the dates also..
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14796512/jacob-leonard.

Parents:

Susanna Susannah? Byerly 'Susan'

Gravestone

• Birth*: Susanna was born on 5 Jul 1789 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Johan Jacob Leonard , Jr. 'Jacob', son of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth', in 1807.
• Death*: Susanna died on 5 Jul 1870 at Davidson County, NC, at age 81. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. From gravestone.
  Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14788030/susannah-leonard.

Parents:

Daniel Leonard

• Birth*: Daniel was born on 29 Aug 1812 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Hedrick on 12 Sep 1834.
• Death*: Daniel died on 4 Apr 1892 at age 79.

Parents:

Elizabeth Hedrick

• Birth*: Elizabeth was born in 1809.
• Marriage*: She married Daniel Leonard, son of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth', on 12 Sep 1834.

Valentine Leonard , Sr. 'Felty'

Picture Source: Ron Leonard.

Painting Source: Ron Leonard.

Gravestone

Flower Gap Primitive Baptist Church, Cana, Va. Picture taken Feb., 2023.

Flower Gap Primitive Baptist Church, Cana, Va. Picture taken Feb., 2023.

Flower Gap Primitive Baptist Church, Cana, Va. Picture taken Feb., 2023.

Painting by Ron Leonard.

Flower Gap Primitive Baptist Church, Cana, Va. Picture taken Feb., 2023.

Drawing by Ron Leonard.

• Biography*: Employment: Farmer.
  
  Moved from Lexington, NC to Carroll County, VA in 1853.
  
  22 DEC., 1854.
  He bought his first tract of land in Carroll County, VA from Christian Stockner, and his wife Phebe for $150.00 on 22 Dec., 1854. The land was a 64-acre tract on the waters of Paul's Creek.
  
  16 MAY, 1864.
  He enlisted in the Civil War, C.S.A, at Hillsville, VA at the age of 46 years old. He was a Private in Captain Joshua Mabry's Company, Preston Battalion VA Reserves.
  
  Notes, Source: Wade Leonard, - Valentine "Felty" Leonard joined the Confederate States Army at the age of forty six years old. He enlisted for the duration of the war on May 16, 1864 @ Hillsville, Virginia. He was a Private in Captain Joshua Mabry's Company F, 4th Regiment Prestons Battalion, Virginia Reserves. Valentine was active in community affairs, in 1869 he was appointed to manage the estate and transact all Business of Barbary Crotts whose mental condition had been rendered incompetant by the Court of Carroll Co., Va. Order Book 6, page 221. At the court Session held on April 5, 1869, Valentine Leonard was appointed Overseer of the poor in the 5th District of Carroll County to fill a vacancy. In a deed dated December 17, 1869, in Carroll County, Virginia Valentine Leonard, John A. Lindsey, and Carroll B. Jackson conveyed 113 &1/2 acres of land on Snake Creek to John P. Webb for $335.00. This transaction involved the selling of the tract of land upon which the present poor house was then situated, and they were to purchase other, and at some point in said county more suitable for such purpose reference to Carroll Co., Va. Deed Book 10, p. 98. Valentine and Catherine's home was used for the first voting house in the Flower Gap Community and the section in which they lived was known as Leonard's Precinct. Valentine " Felty " Leonard, Sr. and his wife Catherine " Katy " Waiteman grew up in the rural area in Davidson County near Thomasville, North Carolina. Eight years into their marriage Valentine's brother Michael ask him to co-sign a note for a loan. This note is dated July 5, 1844 and was signed by both Michael and Valentine to Azariah Williams. The note is recorded in book #9 page #265 at Davidson Co., N.C.. For some unknown reason the note was not paid for by his brother on the date due so Valentine and Catherine's home and property were sold to make good on the note except for one blind horse and a wagon. Depressed by these circumstances Felty turned to his wife and said Katy lets move away from here. They left Davidson County and moved to the Flower Gap Community of Carroll County, Virginia somewhere around 1853. Valentine served on jury duty May 5, 1853, this is on record in Carroll County. They loaded all their possessions in a wagon as well as their six children which was pulled by the blind horse and moved to Carroll County, Virginia. After arriving in Carroll County they had an additional four children.
• Birth*: Valentine was born on 28 Apr 1818 at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC. Near.
• Marriage*: He married Catherine Waitman 'Katie', daughter of Jacob Waitman 'Jake' and Sarah Whitman, on 19 Jun 1836 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence: Valentine Leonard , Sr. 'Felty' lived in 1840 at Davidson County, NC, 1840 Census..
• Residence: He lived in 1850 at Davidson County, NC, 1850 Census.
• Residence: He lived in 1860 at Carroll County, NC, 1860 Census.
• Residence*: He lived in 1870 at Fancy Gap, Carroll County, NC, 1870 Census..
• Residence: He lived in 1880 at Fancy Gap, Carroll County, NC, 1880 Census..
• Death*: Valentine died on 16 Aug 1888 at Carroll County, VA, at age 70.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Cana, Carroll County, VA. Flower Gap Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38117664/valentine-leonard.

Parents:

Catherine Waitman 'Katie'

Picture Source: Ron Leonard.

Gravestone

Gravestone

• Birth*: Catherine was born on 10 Jan 1817 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Valentine Leonard , Sr. 'Felty', son of Valentine Leonard and Maria Sarah Koontz or Kuntz 'Sarah', on 19 Jun 1836 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Catherine died on 12 Jun 1883 at Carroll County, VA, at age 66. By 'Overflow of Gall'.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Cana, Carroll County, VA. Flower Gap Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38117767/catherine-leonard.

Parents:

Magdalena Leonard 'Molly'¹

• Birth*: Magdalena was born on 2 Oct 1796 at Davidson County, NC. Date source from Fraktur..
• Marriage*: She married Valentine Sowers , Sr.

Parents:

Valentine Sowers , Sr.

• Birth*: Valentine was born.
• Marriage*: He married Magdalena Leonard 'Molly', daughter of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth'.

Mary Leonard

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name Source: Davidson County Heritage Book, Jake T. Burton.
• Birth*: Mary was born on 8 Aug 1806 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Christian Beck, son of Johannes Christian Beck , Sr. 'John' and Catherine Null or Noll.
• Death*: Mary died on 8 Jun 1856 at Davidson County, NC, at age 49.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Becks Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Christian Beck

Gravestone

• Biography*: Name Source: Davidson County Heritage Book, Jake T. Burton.
• Birth*: Christian was born on 15 Mar 1798 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Leonard, daughter of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth'.
• Death*: Christian died on 3 Apr 1884 at Davidson County, NC, at age 86.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Beck's UCC Cemetery at Davidson County, NC.

Parents:

Sara Leonard 'Sally'¹

• Birth*: Sara was born on 5 Jan 1794 at Davidson County, NC. Date source from Fraktur..
• Marriage*: She married Adam Fritts , Sr., son of George Fritts or Fritz, Sr. and Mary Wilson, on 21 Jun 1812 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Sara died in Feb 1834 at age 40.

Parents:

Adam Fritts , Sr.

• Biography*: He was in the War of 1812.
• Birth*: Adam was born in 1782 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sara Leonard 'Sally', daughter of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth', on 21 Jun 1812 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Phebe Davis.
• Death*: Adam died in 1865. 1860/1870.

Parents:

Elisabetha Leonard 'Elisabeth'¹

• Biography*: Moved from NC to TN.
• Birth*: Elisabetha was born on 21 Oct 1786 at Rowan County, NC. Date Source: from Fraktur..
• Marriage*: She married Jacob E. Wagoner or Waggoner, son of Johann or John Jacob Waggoner , Jr. 'Jacob' and Katherine? Catherine Younts or Yonts 'Katy', on 2 Mar 1804 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Elisabetha died in 1867 at Lincoln County, TN.

Parents:

Jacob E. Wagoner or Waggoner

• Biography*: He was a First Lt. in the TN Militia, commissioned 11 Jan., 1811.
  
  Moved from NC to Lincoln County, TN about 1809.
• Birth*: Jacob was born on 30 Oct 1782 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elisabetha Leonard 'Elisabeth', daughter of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth', on 2 Mar 1804 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Jacob died on 6 Jul 1854 at age 71.

Parents:

Barbara Leonard¹

• Birth*: Barbara was born on 29 Aug 1803 at Davidson County, NC. Date source 06 Aug 1804.
  
  Gravestone incorrectly has 06 Aug 1804..
• Marriage*: She married David Beck, son of Johannes Christian Beck , Sr. 'John' and Catherine Null or Noll.
• Death*: Barbara died on 14 Nov 1851 at Davidson County, NC, at age 48. From gravestone.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Parents:

David Beck

• Biography*: Name Source: Davidson County Heritage Book, Jake T. Burton.
• Birth*: David was born circa 1802.
• Marriage*: He married Barbara Leonard, daughter of Johann Jacob Leonard , Sr. 'Jacob' and Anna Elizabetha Shoaf or Shofe 'Elizabeth'.
• Death*: David died in 1880. After.

Parents:

Johann Michael Leonhardt 'Michael'¹

Rockenhausen Reformed Church records - shows Valentin's father is Michol Leonhard.
Record Source: Gary Leonard.

Assessment rolls of 1722 for the Katzenbach, Germany area. Martin ("an old man") and Michael are mentioned.
Record Source: Gary Leonard.

Record Source: Gary Leonard.
"Tax appraisal lists for Katzenbach, Germany for the years 1684 and 1722.
The list for 1722 contains the name (#3) Michael Leonhardt, and the name (#44) of the much older Martin Leonhard - ein alter Mann (an old man).
These Lists appear in the German book Katzenbach - Chronik Eines Dorfes (Katzenbach - History of a Village) by Walter Schitter, Copyright Gemeinde Katzenbach, 1983."

Record Source: Gary Leonard.
Burial Record - Johann Michael Leonhardt

Transcription:
Name: Johann Michel Leonhard
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 11 Jan 1733
Burial Place: Katzenbach
Age: 49 Years, 4 Months
Birth Date: 1683
Birthplace:
GS Film number: 193128
Reference ID: Vol 1 P-232

Citing this Record:
"Deutschland Tote und Beerdigungen, 1582-1958," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J49H-G2R), Johann Michel Leonhard, 11 Jan 1733; citing Vol 1 P-232, reference Vol 1 P-232; FHL microfilm 193,128.

• Biography*: Name Source: Ray Haupt, Indiv. #106317, Church records in 1733 from Rockenhausen for his son's, Valentine, Easter Confirmation show that Valentine's father is Michael.
• Birth*: Johann was born on 4 Sep 1683 at Stromberg, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
• Marriage*: He married Johannetta Spohn, daughter of Velten Spohn and Eva Catharina ?? 1660, circa 1709.
• Marriage*: Johann Michael Leonhardt 'Michael' married Anna Catharina ?? in 1725.
• Marriage*: Johann Michael Leonhardt 'Michael' married Anna Margretha ?? on 20 Jul 1728 at Germany; Rockenhausen Church Records - Married date.
• Death*: Johann died on 11 Jan 1733 at Katzenbach, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, at age 49.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Katzenbach, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Rockenhausen Church Records - Burial date
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/154721413/johann-michael-leonhardt.

Parents:

Johannetta Spohn¹

• Birth*: Johannetta was born in 1683 at Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
• Marriage*: She married Johann Friedrich Neus on 24 Nov 1705 at Germany; Rockenhausen Church Records - Marriage date.
• Marriage*: She married Johann Michael Leonhardt 'Michael', son of Martin Leonhardt and Anna Elisabetha Frondoerffer, circa 1709.
• Death*: Johannetta died in 1724 at Katzenbach, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
• Burial*: Her body was buried on 24 Apr 1724 at Katzenbach, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Rockenhausen Church Records - Baptized date.

Parents:

Anna Barbara Leonard 'Barbara'

• Biography*: Lived in Reedy Creek, Davidson County (was Rowan County), NC.
• Birth*: Anna was born on 16 Oct 1749 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.
• Baptism: She was baptized at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, on 29 Oct 1749. Religion:. Old Reformed Church, 4th and Race St..
• Marriage*: She married Heinrich or Henry Hege or Hage or Hagey, son of Hans John? George Hege or Hagey or Hage Hegi? and Anna Maria? Eve? Eva Fry or Frey, circa 1766 at Rowan County, NC.

Parents:

Heinrich or Henry Hege or Hage or Hagey

• Biography*: Lived in Reedy Creek, Davidson County (was Rowan County), NC.
  
  Related to Barbara Hege (wife of Peter Leonard 1747-1775)?
• Birth*: Heinrich was born in 1746 at Lancaster, PA.
• Marriage*: He married Anna Barbara Leonard 'Barbara', daughter of Valentine Leonhardt , I and Ann Elisabetha Wallacher 'Elizabeth', circa 1766 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Heinrich died in 1819 at Rowan County, NC.

Parents:

John Peter Leonard 'Peter'

• Biography*: Moved from KY.
• Birth*: John was born on 14 Mar 1747/48 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.
• Baptism: He was baptized at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, on 20 Mar 1747/48. Religion:. Old Reformed Church, 4th and Race St..
• Marriage*: He married Barbara Hege, daughter of John Jacob Hege and ?? ??, at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: John died in 1785 at Mason, KY.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Mason, KY.

Parents:

Barbara Hege

• Biography*: Moved to KY. Related to Henry Hege?
• Birth*: Barbara was born circa 1748.
• Marriage*: She married John Peter Leonard 'Peter', son of Valentine Leonhardt , I and Ann Elisabetha Wallacher 'Elizabeth', at Rowan County, NC.

Parents:

John Jacob Hege

• Birth*: John was born say 1726.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ?? say 1747.

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born say 1726.
• Marriage*: She married John Jacob Hege say 1747.

Michael Leonard , Sr.

Grave marker

• Birth*: Michael was born on 29 Sep 1750 at Rowan County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Catharine Catherine? Shoaf or Shofe or Schaff, daughter of Heinrich Schaff or Schofe, Sr. Shoaf? 'Henry' and Anna Christena Catherine? Sprecher, in 1775 at Rowan County, NC.
• Death*: Michael died on 29 Sep 1827 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 77.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery, unmarked grave.

Parents: