Generation No. 1
1. JOSEPH1 LEECH was born in Pennsylvania, and died February 22, 1842 in Ohio. He married CATHERINE FEDROW 1821 in Pennsylvania.
Notes for CATHERINE FEDROW:Henry Republican
Feb. 7, 1884
Died at Hennepin, Feb. 4, Catherine, 77, consort of Joseph Leech.Hennepin
Mrs. Catherine Leech departed this life February 4, at 5 a.m. and went rejoicing to her home above. Catherine Fedrow was born in Summerset county, Penn., in the year 1807. She was married to Joseph Leech in the year 1821. They lived in Pennsylvania until 1830 when they moved to Ohio, where Mr. Leech died Feb. 22, 1842, leaving her a widow with nine children. In 1849 she and her family moved to Hennepin, where she has since resided. Three children have passed on before her; the six that remain were at her bedside when she died. She was grandmother to Mrs. Chas. Camp of Henry. Funeral services from the M. E. church, of which she was a member, Tuesday, 2 p.m. Rev. Peters officiating.More About CATHERINE FEDROW:
Residence: 1850, Putnam Co. IL
Occupation: 1870, Retired House Keeper
Residence: 1870, Hennepin, Putnam Co. IL
Children of JOSEPH LEECH and CATHERINE FEDROW are:
2. i. DAVID J.2 LEECH, b. Abt. 1828, Pennsylvania; d. Bef. 1900, Putnam Co IL.
ii. REBECCA J. LEECH, b. Abt. 1833.
3. iii. LEONARD T. LEECH, b. January 19, 1833, Muskingum Co. Ohio; d. Bef. 1900, Putnam Co IL.
iv. THOMAS LEECH, b. Abt. 1836.
4. v. JOSEPH LEECH, b. Abt. 1838, Ohio; d. June 28, 1920, Hennepin Township, Putnam Co. IL.
vi. MARIA LEECH, b. Abt. 1841.
5. vii. JOHN M. LEECH, b. March 1843, Ohio.
Generation No. 2
2. DAVID J.2 LEECH (JOSEPH1) was born Abt. 1828 in Pennsylvania, and died Bef. 1900 in Putnam Co IL. He married SARAH A. CORSON 1851 in Putnam Co IL, daughter of RICHARD CORSON and MARY.
Notes for DAVID J. LEECH:The Record of Olden Times Biographical Department - Putnam County
From "The Record of Olden Times by Spencer Elsworth, 1880
Biographical Department - Hennepin Twp., Page 838
David J. Leech
Mr. D. J. Leech is a dealer in agricultural implements and farm machinery in Hennepin. He was born in Pennsylvania, but brought up in Ohio, where he lived until twenty-one, when he removed to Illinois, arriving in Hennepin in 1849, and went to farming. In this he was successful, and continued to follow it to 1877, when he turned it over to his sons and took up his present business. In 1851 he married Miss Sarah A. Corson, also a native of Pennsylvania. Four children were born to them, Mary C., Harvey H., Ella S., and John W. Mr. Leech is an extensive dealer in farm machinery, buying his stock from twenty-three different establishments. His long experience as a farmer enables him to know just what is required, and he seldom makes a mistake. He has done much to introduce the cultivation of sorghum, having raised it for many years and proved its value. He was personally acquainted with Shaubena, and has many ornaments, etc., obtained by himself from the grave of Shaubena's father, who was buried on the present site of the town. Mr. Leech's life has been long and useful, and he is a respected member of society.More About DAVID J. LEECH:
Occupation: 1870-1880, Farming
Residence: 1870-1880, Hennepin township, Putnam Co. ILMore About SARAH A. CORSON:
Residence: 1900, Hennepin, Putnam Co. IL
Children of DAVID LEECH and SARAH CORSON are:
i. MARY C.3 LEECH, b. October 1852, Putnam Co IL; m. DECK.
ii. HARVEY H. LEECH, b. Abt. 1858.
iii. ELLA S. LEECH, b. Abt. 1862; m. CHARLES A. CAMP, December 20, 1881, Hennepin, Putnam Co. IL.
Marriage Notes for ELLA LEECH and CHARLES CAMP:
Taken From the Henry Republican December 22, 1881
Married in Hennepin, Dec. 20, at the residence of the bride's fathers, at 9 a.m., by Rev. J. W. Denning, Charles A. Camp of the City Hotel of Henry, and Miss Ella S., daughter of Mr. D. J. Leech.
6. iv. JOHN W. LEECH, b. July 1864, Putnam Co IL.
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3. LEONARD T.2 LEECH (JOSEPH1) was born January 19, 1833 in Muskingum Co. Ohio, and died Bef. 1900 in Putnam Co IL. He married (1) UNKNOWN. He married (2) ELIZABETH DAVIS October 12, 1871 in Hennepin, Putnam Co. IL, daughter of DAVIS and UNKNOWN.
Notes for LEONARD T. LEECH:Taken from the Record of Olden Times by Spencer Ellsworth, 1880
Biographical department, Hennepin Twp., Page 647
L. T. Leech
Mr. Leech is proprietor of the City Hotel of Hennepin and was born in Muckingum county, Ohio, January 19, 1833. He came to Putnam County Sept. 15th 1849. In 1872 he embarked in the restaurant business and has ministered to the public ever since. In 1871 he married Elizabeth A. Davis, formerly of Morgan county, Ohio, to whom two children have been born, Charles E. and William L. By a former marriage he has two daughters, Jennie and Kate M. Himself and wife are members of the Congregational church of Hennepin. Mr. L. keeps a good house in which he is ably assisted by his wife. Mrs. Leech was the daughter of Mrs. Ellis, well remembered among the older citizens of Lacon as a milliner and dress-maker. His table is well supplied and it is popular with the traveling public.More About LEONARD T. LEECH:
Occupation: 1870, Laborer
Residence: 1870, Hennepin, Putnam Co. ILOccupation: 1880, Hotel Keeper
Residence: 1880, Hennepin township, Putnam Co. ILNotes for UNKNOWN:
TAKEN FROM THE DIARY OF J.B. ALBERT FLORID, IL
January 5, 1868
Attended the funeral service of Mrs. Leonard Leach.
More About ELIZABETH DAVIS:
Occupation: 1900, Carpet Weaver
Residence: 1900, Hennepin, Putnam Co. ILMarriage Notes for LEONARD LEECH and ELIZABETH DAVIS:
October 19, 1871
At Hennepin, Oct. 12, by Rev. D. E. Wilson, Leonard T. Leech and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis
Children of LEONARD LEECH and UNKNOWN are:
i. VIRGINIA3 LEECH, b. Abt. 1855.
ii. KATE M. LEECH, b. Abt. 1859.
iii. CHARLES E. LEECH, d. April 1870, Tiskilwa, Bureau Co. IL.
Notes for CHARLES E. LEECH:Taken From the Putnam Record
April 16, 1870
Charles Leech, eldest son of L. T. Leech, died at Tiskilwa on Monday last of brain fever. His remains were brought to this place (Hennepin) for interment.
Children of LEONARD LEECH and ELIZABETH DAVIS are:
iv. PARTON J.3 DAVIS, b. Abt. 1864.
v. CHARLES A. LEECH, b. Abt. 1873.
vi. WILLIAM L. LEECH, b. June 1879, Putnam Co IL.
More About WILLIAM L. LEECH:
Other Info: 1880, age 11 months in census
Occupation: 1900, Clerk in Drug Store
Residence: 1900, Living with mother
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4. JOSEPH2 LEECH (JOSEPH1) was born Abt. 1838 in Ohio and died June 28, 1920 in Hennepin Township, Putnam Co. IL. He married ELIZA.
Notes for JOSEPH LEECH:91st Regiment
ROSTER OF MASHALL & PUTNAM CO. AND VICINITY MEN
Company D
Leech, Joseph, Hennepin, corporal, mustered out as sergeantMore About JOSEPH LEECH:
Occupation: 1870, Working Machinist
Occupation: 1880, Laborer
Residence: 1870, 1880 - Hennepin township, Putnam Co. IL
Children of JOSEPH LEECH and ELIZA are:
i. KATA M.3 LEECH, b. May 21, 1877.
Notes for KATA M. LEECH:May 31, 1877
At Hennepin, May 21, a daughter to Joseph and Eliza Leech.
ii. THOMAS LEECH, b. Abt. 1879.
iii. MARJORIE LEECH, b. Abt. 1869.
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5. JOHN M.2 LEECH (JOSEPH1) was born March 1843 in Ohio. He married MARIAH L. Abt. 1887 in Putnam Co IL.
Notes for MARIAH L.:
1900 census states 12 children born, 5 living. Parents born in New York
Children of JOHN LEECH and MARIAH L. are:
i. LEONARD J.3 LEECH, b. May 1888.
ii. HARRY H. LEECH, b. December 1890.
iii. JOSEPH F. LEECH, b. March 1891.
Generation No. 3
6. JOHN W.3 LEECH (DAVID J.2, JOSEPH1) was born July 1864 in Putnam Co IL. He married ANNIE C. Abt. 1887 in Putnam Co IL.
More About JOHN W. LEECH:
Occupation: 1900, Farmer
Residence: 1900, Hennepin twp., Putnam Co. IL
Children of JOHN LEECH and ANNIE C. are:
i. HESLIN? H.4 LEECH, b. July 1889.
ii. TOA? S. LEECH, b. May 1894.
iii. CHILD LEECH, d. Bef. 1900, Putnam Co IL.