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James Leonard 1789–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1789

Birth Location: Navan, Meath, Ireland

Death Date: 1867

Death Location: Roscommon, Ireland

Father: Connor Leonard

Mother: Mary Egleston

Spouse(s): Margaret O’Neil

Children(s): Hugh Leonard, Joseph LEONARD, Bridget Leonard, Cornelius Leonard, Margaret Leonard, Infant LEONARD

The story of James Leonard began in 1789 in Navan, Meath, Ireland. James Leonard married Catherine Smyth, Margaret Oneil, and had children including Bridget Leonard, Cornelius Leonard, Hugh L Leonard, Infant Son Leonard, Joseph Charles Leonard, Margaret Leonard. James Leonard passed away in 1867 in Roscommon, Ireland.

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Biography

  • The story of James Leonard began in 1789 in Navan, Meath, Ireland.
  • James Leonard married Catherine Smyth, Margaret Oneil, and had children including Bridget Leonard, Cornelius Leonard, Hugh L Leonard, Infant Son Leonard, Joseph Charles Leonard, Margaret Leonard.
  • James Leonard passed away in 1867 in Roscommon, Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Connor Leonard
1753–
Birth Location: Navan, Meath, Ireland
CL
Mary Egleston
1758–1836
Birth Location: Navan, Meath, Ireland
ME

Spouses(s)

Margaret O’Neil
1795–1873
Birth Location: Navan, Meath, Ireland
MO

Children(s)

Hugh Leonard
1823–1897
Birth Location: Ireland
HL
Joseph LEONARD
1809–1897
Birth Location: Meath, Ireland
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Bridget Leonard
1826–1886
Birth Location: Ireland
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Cornelius Leonard
1829–1880
Birth Location: Ireland
CL
Margaret Leonard
1832–
Birth Location: Ireland
ML
Infant LEONARD
1826–
Birth Location: Meath, Ireland
IL

James Leonard's Ancestors

Self
James Leonard
1789–1867
Birth Place: Navan, Meath, Ireland
Parents
Connor Leonard
1753–
Navan, Meath, Ireland
Mary Egleston
1758–1836
Navan, Meath, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Leonard's Descendants

1.
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James Leonard (Apr 1789–1867) m. Margaret O’Neil (Mar 1795–1873)
  1. 1. Hugh (L.) Leonard 1823–1897 m. Anne McKeough\Mchugh 1827–1897 m. Nancy (Ann Mc) Hugh 1823–
    1. 1. Margaret ((m. Hampsey)) Leonard 1847–
    2. 2. Mary (A) Leonard 1849–1872
    3. 3. Matilda Leonard 1854–1875
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Bridget) Leonard 1855–1909 m. James Ryan 1844–1918
      1. 1. Martin Ryan 1873–1918 m. Barbara (Didion) Ryan 1880–
        1. 1. James Ryan 1901–1977 m. Elizabeth (Patricia) McCue 1911–1971 m. Edna Mullen 1887–1952 m. Edna (V) Rau 1886–
        2. 2. Edward (Joseph) Ryan 1902– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Reardon 1902–1984
        3. 3. Robert (J) Ryan 1906–1982 m. Arnetta (P) Simon 1909–1997
        4. 4. Elizabeth Ryan 1908–1938
        5. 5. John Ryan 1910–1920
        6. 6. Barbara (Ann) Ryan 1913–1990
        7. 7. Martin (Charles) Ryan 1914–1989 m. Luella Ryan 1915–2009
        8. 8. William (Frances) Ryan 1917–1931
      2. 2. William (Hugh) Ryan 1881–1959 m. Ethel (Irene) Murray 1889–1941
        1. 1. Alice (F) Ryan 1909–
      3. 3. Frank ((Francis) Joseph) Ryan 1886–1961 m. Marie Hodge 1890–
        1. 1. Mary Ryan 1926– m. Richard (Frank) Day 1923–1998
      4. 4. Joseph (Lawrence) Ryan 1889–1965 m. Mary (Inez (Mamie)) Page 1888–1960
        1. 1. Still (Born) Ryan 1910–1910
        2. 2. Eleanor (Elizabeth) Ryan 1912–1917
        3. 3. Joseph (Lawrence Ryan) Jr 1916– m. Olga (Thresa) Bertoli 1918–1998
        4. 4. Mary (Dolores Anne) Ryan 1922–2003 m. Joseph (E) Kelly 1916–
      5. 5. Irwin (Francis) Ryan 1892–1941 m. Jean Ryan 1902– m. Margerte, (pearl) Dyer 1892–
      6. 6. Paul (W) Ryan 1895–1980 m. Barbara (C) Heigl 1895–1926 m. Lillian Harris 1894–1974
        1. 1. Helen (M) Ryan 1922–1989 m. James Shuckerow 1922–1980
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Pauline) Ryan 1919–1999 m. Harry (Gilbert) Ervin 1915–
      7. 7. Mathilda ((Tillie)) Ryan 1878–1951 m. James Dittmer 1877–1955
        1. 1. James (Clarence) Dittmer 1902–1964
        2. 2. Mildred Dittmer 1903–1959
        3. 3. Edward Dittmer 1908–1976
        4. 4. Frank Dittmer 1910–1965
        5. 5. Eleanor (Rita) Dittmer 1918–1987 m. Joseph (Girard) Laboon 1917–1991
        6. 6. Clarence (J.) Dittmer 1901–1964 m. Colette (Anselma) Bradel 1908–2000
        7. 7. Mary Dittmer 1906–
        8. 8. Albert Dittmer 1915–1968
        9. 9. Elizabeth Dittmer 1914–1994
      8. 8. Edward (Joseph) Ryan 1884–1934 m. Mary Oneill 1883–1936
        1. 1. Mary (Jean) Ryan 1925–1975
        2. 2. John (Edward) Ryan 1922–2005
        3. 3. Edward Ryan 1921–
    5. 5. Jane ("Jenny" (m. Johnston)) Leonard 1858–1934 m. Harry Johnston 1855–
      1. 1. Mathieu Johnston 1885–
      2. 2. John (R) Johnston 1885–1960
      3. 3. Aubrey Johnston 1889–
      4. 4. Leanord Johnston 1891–
        1. 1. Bernard (V) Johnston 1912–1996
      5. 5. Mercedes Johnston 1893–
      6. 6. Mary Johnston 1896–
      7. 7. Earl Johnston 1898–
    6. 6. William Leonard 1852–1912
    7. 7. Hellen Leonard 1850–1926
    8. 8. Isabella Leonard 1853–1911
    9. 9. John (James) Leonard 1851–
    10. 10. Matthew Leonard 1858–
    11. 11. Moses Leonard 1856–1883
  2. 2. Joseph (Charles) LEONARD 1809–1897 m. Ann (J) Wilson 1897–
    1. 1. Thomas LEONARD 1849–1913 m. Rhoda (M) Oliver 1854–1922
    2. 2. Margaret (J) Leonard 1845–
  3. 3. Bridget Leonard 1826–1886
  4. 4. Cornelius Leonard 1829–1880 m. Lucinda Hamsey 1842–1903
    1. 1. Maggie Leonard 1868–
    2. 2. Mary (E.) Leonard 1870–
    3. 3. Susan Leonard 1872–1940
    4. 4. Jane Leonard 1874–
    5. 5. James Leonard 1875–
    6. 6. John Leonard 1877–
    7. 7. Matilda Leonard 1878–
  5. 5. Margaret Leonard 1832–
  6. 6. Infant (Son) LEONARD 1826–

James Leonard's Timeline

3 Records

1789
Apr 1789
Birth of James Leonard in Navan, Meath, Ireland
Navan, Meath, Ireland
1789
4 May 1789
James Leonard was baptized in Meath, Ireland
Meath, Ireland
1867
1867
Age 78
Death of James Leonard in Roscommon, Ireland
Roscommon, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1789
    Event Place: Navan, Meath, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ireland, Selections of Catholic Parish Baptisms
    [2] Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958
    [3] UK, Regimental Registers of Service, 1756-1900, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Class Number: WO 25; Class Title: 31 Foot; Piece Number: 365; Piece Title: 31 Foot
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 048601-052300
    [5] Ireland, Royal Hospital Kilmainham Pensioner Discharge Documents, 1724-1924, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Hospital, Kilmainham: Pensioners' Discharge Documents (Certificates of Service); Class: WO 119; Piece Number: 65
    [6] Ireland, Royal Hospital Kilmainham Pensioner Discharge Documents, 1724-1924, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Hospital, Kilmainham: Pension Admissions; Class: WO 118; Piece Number: 7
    [7] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04181 05

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 May 1789
    Event Place: Meath, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ireland, Selections of Catholic Parish Baptisms
    [2] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, National Library of Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Microfilm Number: Microfilm 04181 05

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Roscommon, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 048601-052300
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