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Rhoda Leurany Leonard 1880–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 APR 1880

Birth Location: Wapello, Iowa

Death Date: 12 MAR 1963

Death Location: Reese Cemetery, Hicks, Washington, Arkansas

Father: Moses Jr.

Mother: Johanna Huffman

Spouse(s): Henry Burris

Children(s): Huelet Burris, Esther Burris, Hazel Burris, Teddy Burris, Zella Burris, Zelpha Burris, Elpha Burris, Vorelda Burris, Ruby Burris, Howard Burris

The story of Rhoda Leurany Leonard began in 1880 in Wapello, Iowa. In 1880, Rhoda Leurany Leonard resided in Greene, Wapello, Iowa, USA. In 1935, Rhoda Leurany Leonard resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas. Rhoda Leurany Leonard married Henry Lafayette Burris, and had children including Elpha Marie Burris, Esther Esstella Burris, Hazel Mae Burris, Howard William Burris, Huelet Charles Burris, Ruby Burris, Teddy Wendell Burris, Vorelda Christina Elizabeth Burris, Zella C Burris, Zelpha M Burris. Rhoda Leurany Leonard passed away in 1963 in Reese Cemetery, Hicks, Washington, Arkansas.

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Biography

  • The story of Rhoda Leurany Leonard began in 1880 in Wapello, Iowa.
  • In 1880, Rhoda Leurany Leonard resided in Greene, Wapello, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1935, Rhoda Leurany Leonard resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas.
  • Rhoda Leurany Leonard married Henry Lafayette Burris, and had children including Elpha Marie Burris, Esther Esstella Burris, Hazel Mae Burris, Howard William Burris, Huelet Charles Burris, Ruby Burris, Teddy Wendell Burris, Vorelda Christina Elizabeth Burris, Zella C Burris, Zelpha M Burris.
  • Rhoda Leurany Leonard passed away in 1963 in Reese Cemetery, Hicks, Washington, Arkansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rhoda Leonard's Ancestors

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Rhoda Leonard
1880–1963
Birth Place: Wapello, Iowa
Parents
Moses Leonard Jr.
1840–1922
Clark, Brown, Ohio
Johanna (Christina) Huffman
1843–1916
Clay, Indiana
Grandparents
Moses (Leonard) Sr.
1805–1878
Clermont, Ohio
Sally (Sarah) Still
1801–1877
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Aaron* Leonard
1776–1825
Sarah* #
1784–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Leonard
1759–1844
Elizabeth Anderson
1754–1834
James* #
1758–1843
Rachel* Clay
1759–1813

Rhoda Leonard's Descendants

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Rhoda (Leurany) Leonard (23 APR 1880–12 MAR 1963) m. Henry (Lafayette) Burris (Aug 1870–1925)
  1. 1. Huelet (Charles) Burris 1921–1998
  2. 2. Esther (Esstella) Burris 1899–1971 m. Samuel (David) Hale 1889–1962
    1. 1. Rosie (Irene) Hale 1923–2011
    2. 2. Bonnie (Marie) Hale 1925–
    3. 3. Samuel (Roy) Hale 1928–1942
    4. 4. Harry (Valentine) Hale 1930–2003
    5. 5. Walter (Henry) Hale 1932–2014 m. Lorraine (Marie) Neil 1937–1990
    6. 6. James ("Jim") Hale 1935–2012
    7. 7. Herman (Lee) Hale 1938–2006
  3. 3. Hazel (Mae) Burris 1915–2008
  4. 4. Teddy (Wendell) Burris 1901–1968 m. Rosie (Lee) Rankin 1904–1989 m. Grace Harrelson 1903–1923
    1. 1. Melvin Burris 1942–1942
    2. 2. Lola (May) Burris 1933–1933
    3. 3. Calvin Burris 1938–1941
    4. 4. Melba (Louise) Burris 1921–1923
  5. 5. Zella (C.) Burris 1903–1924
  6. 6. Zelpha (M.) Burris 1906–1924
  7. 7. Elpha (Marie) Burris 1908–1984 m. Floyd (Leonard) Harrelson 1900–1955
    1. 1. Shirley (Jean) Harrelson 1938–2017
    2. 2. Carrie (Mree) Harrilson 1926–1998
    3. 3. Lillian (Flora) Harrilson 1929–2011
    4. 4. John (Henry) Harrilson 1931–2005 m. Joy (Faye) Phipps 1938–2002
    5. 5. Thelma Harrelson 1944–2010
  8. 8. Vorelda (Christina Elizabeth) Burris 1911–2004 m. Hosie (Edgar) Byrum 1912–
    1. 1. McClellan Byrum 1930–2006
    2. 2. Sadie (Christena) Byrum 1932–2004
    3. 3. James (Albert) Byrum 1938–1944
    4. 4. Alvin (Ray) Byrum 1940–2006
  9. 9. Ruby Burris 1914–
  10. 10. Howard (William) Burris 1918–1998

Rhoda Leonard's Timeline

5 Records

1880
23 APR 1880
Birth of Rhoda Leurany Leonard in Wapello, Iowa
Wapello, Iowa
1880
1880
Rhoda Leurany Leonard resided here in Greene, Wapello, Iowa, USA
Greene, Wapello, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Rhoda Leurany Leonard resided here in White River, Washington, Arkansas
White River, Washington, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Rhoda Leurany Leonard resided here in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1963
12 MAR 1963
Age 83
Death of Rhoda Leurany Leonard in Washington, Arkansas
Washington, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 APR 1880
    Event Place: Wapello, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T627_179; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 72-47
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greene, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: 368; Family History Film: 1254368; Page: 276C; Enumeration District: 073
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greene, Wapello, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greene, Wapello, Iowa; Roll: 368; Family History Film: 1254368; Page: 276C; Enumeration District: 073

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T627_179; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 72-47

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T627_179; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 72-47

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 MAR 1963
    Event Place: Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Reese Cemetery, Hicks, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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