Clifford M. Leonard

M, #8205, b. 31 January 1910, d. 19 September 1965
Last Edited: 24 Feb 2004
  • Biography*: No marriage. Lived in FL.


  • Birth*: Clifford was born on 31 Jan 1910 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: Clifford died on 19 Sep 1965 at age 55. 19 Sep., 1962?.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Father: Robert Benjamin Lee Leonard 'Bob' b. 28 Mar 1878, d. 10 Oct 1974
Mother: Sarah Belle Briggs 'Sis' b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 21 Oct 1975

Robert Paul Leonard

M, #8210, b. 15 February 1917, d. 5 June 1945
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: Robert was born on 15 Feb 1917 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: Robert died on 5 Jun 1945 at NC at age 28.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Father: Robert Benjamin Lee Leonard 'Bob' b. 28 Mar 1878, d. 10 Oct 1974
Mother: Sarah Belle Briggs 'Sis' b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 21 Oct 1975

Sam Leonard

M, #8213, b. 30 September 1912, d. 5 January 1978
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004

Parents:

Father: Robert Benjamin Lee Leonard 'Bob' b. 28 Mar 1878, d. 10 Oct 1974
Mother: Sarah Belle Briggs 'Sis' b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 21 Oct 1975

Family:

Josephine Greer 'Josie' b. 1 Jan 1923, d. Apr 1975

Child:

? Leonard b. 18 Sep 1945, d. 18 Sep 1945

Josephine Greer 'Josie'

F, #8214, b. 1 January 1923, d. April 1975
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004

Family:

Sam Leonard b. 30 Sep 1912, d. 5 Jan 1978

Child:

? Leonard b. 18 Sep 1945, d. 18 Sep 1945

R. L. Leonard

M, #8219, b. 15 June 1925, d. 9 July 1925
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: R. was born on 15 Jun 1925 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: R. died on 9 Jul 1925.
  • Burial*: His body was buried in Jul 1925.

Parents:

Father: Robert Benjamin Lee Leonard 'Bob' b. 28 Mar 1878, d. 10 Oct 1974
Mother: Sarah Belle Briggs 'Sis' b. 2 Feb 1880, d. 21 Oct 1975

John Allison Lindsay Miller

M, #8220, b. 2 November 1869, d. 11 November 1951
Last Edited: 6 Jul 2013
  • Biography*: Lived in Davidson County, NC.


  • Birth*: John was born on 2 Nov 1869.
  • Marriage*: He married Nancy Jane Henderson.
  • Death*: John died on 11 Nov 1951 at age 82.

Family:

Nancy Jane Henderson b. 7 Apr 1869, d. 12 Sep 1951

Nancy Jane Henderson

F, #8221, b. 7 April 1869, d. 12 September 1951
Last Edited: 6 Jul 2013
  • Biography*: Lived in Davidson County, NC.


  • Birth*: Nancy was born on 7 Apr 1869.
  • Marriage*: She married John Allison Lindsay Miller.
  • Death*: Nancy died on 12 Sep 1951 at age 82.

Family:

John Allison Lindsay Miller b. 2 Nov 1869, d. 11 Nov 1951

?? Leonard (twin)

M, #8233, b. 3 November 1945, d. 3 November 1945
Last Edited: 6 Jul 2013
  • Death*: ?? died on 3 Nov 1945.
  • Birth*: ?? was born on 3 Nov 1945.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Hattie Lillian Sink

F, #8234, b. 9 March 1895, d. 30 March 1976
Last Edited: 28 Dec 2022

Parents:

Father: Alfred Webster Monroe Sink 'Web' b. 30 Dec 1869, d. 29 Nov 1944
Mother: Martha Roberta Koonts 'Bertie' b. 21 Jan 1868, d. 31 Aug 1895

Family:

Willie Ernest Leonard b. 21 Jan 1892, d. 2 Sep 1980

Children:

Wendell Holmes Leonard , Sr.+ b. 23 Sep 1919, d. 27 Aug 2004
Martha Reita Leonard+ b. 27 Nov 1921, d. 7 Jan 2010
Iris Sink Leonard+ b. 23 Sep 1925, d. 23 May 2009

Willie Ernest Leonard

M, #8235, b. 21 January 1892, d. 2 September 1980
Last Edited: 28 Dec 2022

Parents:

Father: Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941
Mother: Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Family:

Hattie Lillian Sink b. 9 Mar 1895, d. 30 Mar 1976

Children:

Wendell Holmes Leonard , Sr.+ b. 23 Sep 1919, d. 27 Aug 2004
Martha Reita Leonard+ b. 27 Nov 1921, d. 7 Jan 2010
Iris Sink Leonard+ b. 23 Sep 1925, d. 23 May 2009

Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay'

M, #8236, b. 20 October 1861, d. 14 February 1941
Last Edited: 8 Jun 2023

Parents:

Father: George Riley Leonard 'Riley' b. 3 May 1841, d. 6 Jul 1929
Mother: Catherine Whirlow b. 12 Sep 1837, d. 3 Apr 1926

Family:

Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Children:

James Cleveland Leonard , Sr. 'Jimmy'+ b. 21 Oct 1884, d. 21 Oct 1961
Henry Luther Leonard 'Luther'+ b. 24 Feb 1887, d. 8 Jul 1987
Charles Riley Leonard 'Charlie'+ b. 10 Oct 1889, d. 2 Nov 1972
Willie Ernest Leonard+ b. 21 Jan 1892, d. 2 Sep 1980
Mazie Maisie? J. Leonard 'Pattie' b. 9 Dec 1896, d. 20 Jun 1897
Royal Dewey Leonard b. 9 Apr 1898, d. 22 Jun 1985
Hubert Frederick Leonard 'Hugh'+ b. 16 Dec 1902
Catherine Susan Leonard 'Callie Sue'+ b. 7 Oct 1906, d. 1982

Cornelia Josephine Myers

F, #8237, b. 1 October 1868, d. 4 April 1951
Last Edited: 8 Jun 2023

Parents:

Father: James Addison Myers b. 30 Aug 1845, d. 23 Apr 1928
Mother: Susan Ann Michael b. 17 Mar 1847, d. 11 Jul 1906

Family:

Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941

Children:

James Cleveland Leonard , Sr. 'Jimmy'+ b. 21 Oct 1884, d. 21 Oct 1961
Henry Luther Leonard 'Luther'+ b. 24 Feb 1887, d. 8 Jul 1987
Charles Riley Leonard 'Charlie'+ b. 10 Oct 1889, d. 2 Nov 1972
Willie Ernest Leonard+ b. 21 Jan 1892, d. 2 Sep 1980
Mazie Maisie? J. Leonard 'Pattie' b. 9 Dec 1896, d. 20 Jun 1897
Royal Dewey Leonard b. 9 Apr 1898, d. 22 Jun 1985
Hubert Frederick Leonard 'Hugh'+ b. 16 Dec 1902
Catherine Susan Leonard 'Callie Sue'+ b. 7 Oct 1906, d. 1982

Wendell Holmes Leonard , Sr.

M, #8238, b. 23 September 1919, d. 27 August 2004
Last Edited: 28 Dec 2022

Parents:

Father: Willie Ernest Leonard b. 21 Jan 1892, d. 2 Sep 1980
Mother: Hattie Lillian Sink b. 9 Mar 1895, d. 30 Mar 1976

Family:

Mary Bernice Jones 'Bernice' b. 1 Aug 1919, d. 25 Dec 1963

Catherine Susan Leonard 'Callie Sue'

F, #8242, b. 7 October 1906, d. 1982
Last Edited: 8 Jun 2023

Parents:

Father: Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941
Mother: Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Family:

Randall Marshall Michael b. 20 Dec 1899, d. 3 Sep 1973

Charles Riley Leonard 'Charlie'

M, #8243, b. 10 October 1889, d. 2 November 1972
Last Edited: 24 Feb 2004

Parents:

Father: Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941
Mother: Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Family:

Addie Estelle Williams b. 12 May 1896, d. 21 Dec 1946

James Cleveland Leonard , Sr. 'Jimmy'

M, #8244, b. 21 October 1884, d. 21 October 1961
Last Edited: 16 Feb 2021

Parents:

Father: Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941
Mother: Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Family:

Mamie Bertha Leonard b. 1 May 1883, d. 16 Apr 1957

Children:

Annie Lee Leonard b. 3 Feb 1906, d. 22 Sep 1981
Maretta Josephine Leonard+ b. 24 Sep 1907, d. 14 Dec 1997
Mamie Gladys Leonard 'Gladys'+ b. 4 Apr 1909, d. 11 Oct 1979
Leta Arlene Leonard 'Arlene'+ b. 12 Aug 1911, d. 2 Dec 2005
James Cleveland Leonard , Jr.+ b. 6 Aug 1913, d. 1986
Martha Zelma Leonard 'Zelma'+ b. 22 Sep 1915, d. 2001
Nellie Leonard+ b. 28 Sep 1917, d. 2011
Olgie Leonard+ b. 17 Oct 1919, d. 6 May 2015
Henry Franklin Leonard 'Franklin' b. 12 Aug 1922, d. 21 Sep 1923

Henry Luther Leonard 'Luther'

M, #8245, b. 24 February 1887, d. 8 July 1987
Luther Leonard on the left and Curtis Leonard on the right.
Last Edited: 4 Jul 2023
  • Biography*: Lived at Route 4, Box 5, Lexington, NC in 1971.

    Henry Luther Leonard, a 100-year-old retired teacher and farmer of Happy Hill Read died Wednesday evening after declining health for a year.

    The funeral will be 11 A.M. Saturday at First United Methodist Church by Dr. Hubert Carter and Dr. Timothy Porter. Burial will be in Forest Hill Memorial Park.

    Mr. Leonard was born Feb. 24, 1887, in the Happy Hill area of Davidson County to Henry Lindsey and Cornelia Myers Leonard. He attended the old Happy Hill School and Reeds Academy, and graduated in 1909 from Yadkin College. He was a recipient of two Henry Walser medals for speaking. He taught at Mt. Carmel, Yarborough and Fowler Schools through 1912 before going into farming.

    He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church and an active member until he was 97 years old. He served his church as a lay leader, steward, teacher, and superintendent of the Sunday School Department. He was an honorary member of the church's Administrative Board. He also was instrumental in forming St. Timothy and Wesley Heights United Methodist Churches.

    He was married to Robbie Lillian Shoaf Leonard, who died March 4, 1969.

    Surviving are a son, Japhia Leonia d of Happy Hill Road; five daughters, Mrs. J. B. Tarlton of Old Mountain Road, Mrs. Elzavan Hinson and Mabel Pickett, both of Happy Hill Road, Mrs. Woodrow Leonard of Conrad Sowers Road, and Mrs. Alvin Pope of Welcome; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Callie Sue Michael of Reeds Community.

    --The Lexington Dispatch, Thursday, July 9, 1987, Page 12.
  • Birth*: Henry was born on 24 Feb 1887 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Robbie Lillian Shoaf, daughter of Robert Lee Shoaf and Clara Cynthia Johnson, on 11 Aug 1910 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Death*: Henry Luther Leonard 'Luther' died on 8 Jul 1987 at Davidson County, NC, at age 100.

Parents:

Father: Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941
Mother: Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Family:

Robbie Lillian Shoaf b. 11 May 1890, d. 4 Mar 1969

Children:

Lilian Margie Leonard b. 10 Jun 1911, d. 18 Apr 1912
Japhia Howard Leonard b. 7 Nov 1913, d. 1998
Clara Stamey Leonard 'Stamey'+ b. 29 Aug 1916, d. 2001
Marie Emma Leonard+ b. 4 Aug 1921, d. 17 Mar 2011
Mabel Elizabeth Leonard+ b. 28 Feb 1923, d. 2007
Catherine Cornelia Leonard+ b. 9 Sep 1925, d. 2012

Royal Dewey Leonard

M, #8246, b. 9 April 1898, d. 22 June 1985
Last Edited: 8 Jun 2023
  • Biography*: Lived on Route 3, Lexington, NC in 1971.
  • Birth*: Royal was born on 9 Apr 1898 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Floy Ann Ridenhour on 28 Sep 1920.
  • Death*: Royal died on 22 Jun 1985 at age 87.

Parents:

Father: Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941
Mother: Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Family:

Floy Ann Ridenhour b. 17 Jun 1903

Hubert Frederick Leonard 'Hugh'

M, #8247, b. 16 December 1902
Last Edited: 16 Jan 2017

Parents:

Father: Henry Lindsay Leonard 'Lindsay' b. 20 Oct 1861, d. 14 Feb 1941
Mother: Cornelia Josephine Myers b. 1 Oct 1868, d. 4 Apr 1951

Family:

Grace Marie Michael b. 21 Sep 1904

Randall Marshall Michael

M, #8248, b. 20 December 1899, d. 3 September 1973
Last Edited: 8 Jun 2023

Parents:

Father: Eugene Marshall Michael 'Gene' b. 25 May 1874, d. 15 Jan 1965
Mother: Minnie Florence Lanier b. 12 Jan 1875, d. 12 Aug 1946

Family:

Addie Estelle Williams

F, #8249, b. 12 May 1896, d. 21 December 1946
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004

Parents:

Family:

Charles Riley Leonard 'Charlie' b. 10 Oct 1889, d. 2 Nov 1972

Charles Edwin Williams

M, #8250
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: Charles was born.
  • Marriage*: He married Pennie Maynard.
  • Death*: Charles died.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Family:

Pennie Maynard

Child:

Addie Estelle Williams+ b. 12 May 1896, d. 21 Dec 1946

Pennie Maynard

F, #8251
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: Pennie was born.
  • Marriage*: She married Charles Edwin Williams.
  • Death*: Pennie died.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried.

Family:

Charles Edwin Williams

Child:

Addie Estelle Williams+ b. 12 May 1896, d. 21 Dec 1946

?? Loop

M, #8255
Last Edited: 5 Nov 2018
  • Birth*: ?? was born.

Robert Clingman Overby

M, #8262
Last Edited: 24 Feb 2004
  • Biography*: Lived in Southampton, VA.


  • Birth*: Robert was born.
  • Marriage*: He married Nellie Beale.
  • Death*: Robert died.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Family:

Nellie Beale

F, #8263
Last Edited: 29 Feb 2004
  • Biography*: Lived in Southampton, VA.


  • Birth*: Nellie was born.
  • Marriage*: She married Robert Clingman Overby.
  • Death*: Nellie died.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried.

Winnifred Spencer Canoy

M, #8283
Last Edited: 12 Jul 2018
  • Biography*: Lived in Randolph County, NC.


  • Birth*: Winnifred was born.
  • Marriage*: He married Devie Worth.

Family:

Devie Worth

F, #8284
Last Edited: 10 Jan 2023
  • Biography*: Lived in Flint Hill, Randolph County, NC.
  • Birth*: Devie was born.
  • Marriage*: She married Winnifred Spencer Canoy.

George Washington Leonard , Sr. 'Washie'

M, #8285, b. 8 February 1883, d. 1 October 1954
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004

Parents:

Father: Henry Marcus Leonard b. 3 Mar 1852, d. 30 Oct 1931
Mother: Louise Jane Hedrick b. 23 Feb 1853, d. 5 Jan 1946

Family 1:

Minnie Florence Staley b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Children:

Clyde Thomas Leonard+ b. 24 Feb 1904, d. 8 May 1973
Grace Leonard b. 6 Jan 1906, d. 20 Dec 1906
Alma Leonard b. 1 Jan 1908, d. 15 Jul 1908
Nellie Mae Leonard 'Nell' b. 30 Sep 1909, d. 10 Jan 1979

Family 2:

Maude Bryant b. c 1883

Minnie Florence Staley

F, #8286, b. 1 November 1882, d. 23 August 1937
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004

Parents:

Father: Obadiah Curtis Staley b. 5 Dec 1853, d. 19 Mar 1922
Mother: Christine Davis b. 19 Jul 1853, d. 21 Mar 1905

Family 1:

Family 2:

George Washington Leonard , Sr. 'Washie' b. 8 Feb 1883, d. 1 Oct 1954

Children:

Clyde Thomas Leonard+ b. 24 Feb 1904, d. 8 May 1973
Grace Leonard b. 6 Jan 1906, d. 20 Dec 1906
Alma Leonard b. 1 Jan 1908, d. 15 Jul 1908
Nellie Mae Leonard 'Nell' b. 30 Sep 1909, d. 10 Jan 1979

Nellie Mae Leonard 'Nell'

F, #8287, b. 30 September 1909, d. 10 January 1979
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998

Parents:

Father: George Washington Leonard , Sr. 'Washie' b. 8 Feb 1883, d. 1 Oct 1954
Mother: Minnie Florence Staley b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Family:

Donald Eugene Ayers 'Don' b. 3 Apr 1905, d. 12 Aug 1981

Obadiah Curtis Staley

M, #8288, b. 5 December 1853, d. 19 March 1922
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: Obadiah was born on 5 Dec 1853.
  • Marriage*: He married Christine Davis, daughter of Wilson Davis and Lila ??.
  • Death*: Obadiah died on 19 Mar 1922 at age 68.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Family:

Christine Davis b. 19 Jul 1853, d. 21 Mar 1905

Child:

Minnie Florence Staley+ b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Christine Davis

F, #8289, b. 19 July 1853, d. 21 March 1905
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: Christine was born on 19 Jul 1853.
  • Marriage*: She married Obadiah Curtis Staley.
  • Death*: Christine died on 21 Mar 1905 at age 51.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Father: Wilson Davis
Mother: Lila ??

Family:

Obadiah Curtis Staley b. 5 Dec 1853, d. 19 Mar 1922

Child:

Minnie Florence Staley+ b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Wilson Davis

M, #8290
Last Edited: 30 Nov 2018
  • Birth*: Wilson was born.
  • Marriage*: He married Lila ??.

Family:

Lila ??

Child:

Christine Davis+ b. 19 Jul 1853, d. 21 Mar 1905

Lila ??

F, #8291
Last Edited: 30 Nov 2018
  • Birth*: Lila was born.
  • Marriage*: She married Wilson Davis.

Family:

Wilson Davis

Child:

Christine Davis+ b. 19 Jul 1853, d. 21 Mar 1905

? McCarn

M, #8294
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998

Family:

Minnie Florence Staley b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Clyde Thomas Leonard

M, #8296, b. 24 February 1904, d. 8 May 1973
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998

Parents:

Father: George Washington Leonard , Sr. 'Washie' b. 8 Feb 1883, d. 1 Oct 1954
Mother: Minnie Florence Staley b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Grace Leonard

F, #8297, b. 6 January 1906, d. 20 December 1906
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004
  • Birth*: Grace was born on 6 Jan 1906.
  • Death*: Grace died on 20 Dec 1906. Of smoke inhalation.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: George Washington Leonard , Sr. 'Washie' b. 8 Feb 1883, d. 1 Oct 1954
Mother: Minnie Florence Staley b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Alma Leonard

F, #8298, b. 1 January 1908, d. 15 July 1908
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004
  • Birth*: Alma was born on 1 Jan 1908.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried in 1908 at Davidson County, NC. Beck's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  • Death*: Alma died on 15 Jul 1908. Of eczema.

Parents:

Father: George Washington Leonard , Sr. 'Washie' b. 8 Feb 1883, d. 1 Oct 1954
Mother: Minnie Florence Staley b. 1 Nov 1882, d. 23 Aug 1937

Robert Palmer Miller

M, #8299, b. 13 July 1918, d. 16 March 1969
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: Robert was born on 13 Jul 1918.
  • Death*: Robert died on 16 Mar 1969 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, at age 50.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.