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Rufus Robert S Leonard 1841–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1841

Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 08 Jun 1907

Death Location: Washington, Virginia, United States

Father: George Leonard

Mother: Eliza Johnson

Spouse(s): Susan Poff

Children(s): Alfred Leonard, George Leonard, James Leonard, George III, William Leonard, Isaac Leonard, John Leonard

Rufus Robert S Leonard was born in 1841 in Washington, Virginia, United States, the child of George Leonard And Eliza Jane Johnson. In 1860, Rufus Robert S Leonard resided in Western District, Washington, Virginia, United Sta. Rufus Robert S Leonard married Susan Jane Poff, and had children including Alfred Archimadees Leonard, George Leonard Iii, George Washington Leonard, Isaac S Leonard, James Leonard, John F Leonard, William N Leonard. Rufus Robert S Leonard passed away in 1907 in Washington, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • Rufus Robert S Leonard was born in 1841 in Washington, Virginia, United States, the child of George Leonard And Eliza Jane Johnson.
  • In 1860, Rufus Robert S Leonard resided in Western District, Washington, Virginia, United Sta.
  • Rufus Robert S Leonard married Susan Jane Poff, and had children including Alfred Archimadees Leonard, George Leonard Iii, George Washington Leonard, Isaac S Leonard, James Leonard, John F Leonard, William N Leonard.
  • Rufus Robert S Leonard passed away in 1907 in Washington, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Leonard
1794–1889
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Eliza Johnson
1801–1879
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Susan Poff
1841–1925
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States
SP

Children(s)

Alfred Leonard
1882–1941
Birth Location: Bristol, Washington, Virginia
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George Leonard
1878–1964
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee
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James Leonard
1869–1880
Birth Location: –
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George III
1872–
Birth Location: –
GI
William Leonard
1863–1880
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
WL
Isaac Leonard
1866–1880
Birth Location: Goodson, Washington, VA
IL
John Leonard
1872–1880
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia
JL

Rufus Leonard's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Leonard
1841–1907
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
Parents
George Leonard
1794–1889
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Eliza (Jane) Johnson
1801–1879
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Frederick Leonard
1758–1841
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna (Maria) Brown
1762–1855
Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Samuel Johnson
1777–1861
Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Pennington
1776–1817
Ukn City, Grayson, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Georg Leonhard
1736–
Anna Wernerin
1735–1795
Johan Braun
1724–1785
Anna Brown
1728–1785
Thomas JOHNSON
1750–1828
Sarah Greenfield
1755–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Leonhard
1714–1771
Esther Schmidt
1716–1773
Abraham Braun
1704–
Christopher Karger
1700–1728

Rufus Leonard's Descendants

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Rufus (Robert S) Leonard (17 Jul 1841–08 Jun 1907) m. Susan (Jane) Poff (06 Jun 1841–12 Feb 1925)
  1. 1. Alfred (Archimadees) Leonard 1882–1941 m. Ida Williams 1886–1967
    1. 1. Leroy (Forest) Leonard 1905–1959
  2. 2. George (Washington) Leonard 1878–1964 m. Katherine Williams 1883–1945 m. Kate Lenard 1884–
    1. 1. Woodrow (William) Leonard 1913–1998
    2. 2. Robert (Fulton) Leonard 1911–1996
    3. 3. Coy (Edward) Leonard 1916–1977
    4. 4. Howard (Eugene) Leonard 1917–1962
    5. 5. George (Elmer) Leonard 1919–2008
    6. 6. Alberta (Mae) Leonard 1904–1977
    7. 7. Herbert (Lee) Leonard 1901–1980
  3. 3. James Leonard 1869–1880
  4. 4. George (Leonard) III 1872–
  5. 5. William (N) Leonard 1863–1880
  6. 6. Isaac (S) Leonard 1866–1880 m. Mary L 1875–
    1. 1. Isaac (R) Leonard 1908–
    2. 2. Jesse (A) Leonard 1906–
    3. 3. Margaret (O) Leonard 1897–
    4. 4. Montana Leonard 1906–
    5. 5. Flora (E) Leonard 1901–
    6. 6. Bonnie (H) Leonard 1895–
    7. 7. Willie Leonard 1900–
    8. 8. Robert Leonard 1919–
    9. 9. Almer (C) Leonard 1892–
  7. 7. John (F) Leonard 1872–1880 m. Ossie (N) Leonard 1875–
    1. 1. Evelyn Leonard 1914–
    2. 2. Jewel Leonard 1918–
    3. 3. Nettie (Lee) Leonard 1907–
    4. 4. Pauline Leonard 1910–
    5. 5. Paul Leonard 1903–
    6. 6. Carlos Leonard 1901–
    7. 7. George (W) Leonard 1898–

Rufus Leonard's Timeline

8 Records

1839
17 Jul 1839
Birth of Rufus Robert S Leonard in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States
1841
17 Jul 1841
Birth of Rufus Robert S Leonard in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 19
Rufus Robert S Leonard resided here in Western District, Washington, Virginia, United States
Western District, Washington, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 29
Rufus Robert S Leonard resided here in Kinderbrook, Washington, Virginia, United States
Kinderbrook, Washington, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 39
Rufus Robert S Leonard resided here in Goodson, Washington, Virginia, United States
Goodson, Washington, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 59
Rufus Robert S Leonard resided here in Goodson, Washington, Virginia, USA
Goodson, Washington, Virginia, USA
1904
03 May 1904
Age 63
Rufus Robert S Leonard resided here in Washington, Virginia
Washington, Virginia
1907
08 Jun 1907
Age 66
Death of Rufus Robert S Leonard in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1839
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-5_163; Roll #: 163; Roll Description: Washington County (surnames Hu - Sm)
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Goodson, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Family History Film: 1255394; Page: 108B; Enumeration District: 095
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kinderbrook, Washington, Virginia; Roll: M593_1681; Page: 144B; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 553180
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goodson, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 1731; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241731
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Washington, Virginia; Roll: M653_1383; Page: 666; Image: 306; Family History Library Film: 805383

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1841
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Washington, Virginia; Roll: M653_1383; Page: 666; Image: 306; Family History Library Film: 805383

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kinderbrook, Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kinderbrook, Washington, Virginia; Roll: M593_1681; Page: 144B; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 553180

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Goodson, Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Goodson, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 1394; Family History Film: 1255394; Page: 108B; Enumeration District: 095

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goodson, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goodson, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 1731; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241731

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 May 1904
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-5_163; Roll #: 163; Roll Description: Washington County (surnames Hu - Sm)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kinderbrook, Washington, Virginia; Roll: M593_1681; Page: 144B; Image: 292; Family History Library Film: 553180

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1907
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
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