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Silas Pierce Leonard 1796–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 DEC 1796

Birth Location: NJ

Death Date: 1873

Death Location: NJ

Father: Samuel Leonard

Mother: Abigail Pierson

Spouse(s): Joanna Hinds

Children(s): John Leonard, Susan Leonard, Silas Leonard, Samuel Leonard, Pearson Leonard, Amzi Leonard, Joanna Leonard, Charles Leonard

The story of Silas Pierce Leonard began in 1796 in NJ. In 1840, Silas Pierce Leonard resided in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA. In 1850, Silas Pierce Leonard resided in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA. Silas Pierce Leonard married Joanna Joanah Hinds, and had children including Amzi Leonard, Charles H Leonard, Joanna B Leonard, John Leonard, Pearson Leonard, Samuel Leonard, Silas F Leonard, Susan E Leonard. Silas Pierce Leonard passed away in 1873 in NJ.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Pierce Leonard began in 1796 in NJ.
  • In 1840, Silas Pierce Leonard resided in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1850, Silas Pierce Leonard resided in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.
  • Silas Pierce Leonard married Joanna Joanah Hinds, and had children including Amzi Leonard, Charles H Leonard, Joanna B Leonard, John Leonard, Pearson Leonard, Samuel Leonard, Silas F Leonard, Susan E Leonard.
  • Silas Pierce Leonard passed away in 1873 in NJ.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Leonard
1757–1822
Birth Location: Morristown, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
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Abigail Pierson
1762–1810
Birth Location: Morristown, New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Joanna Hinds
1799–1872
Birth Location: NJ
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Children(s)

John Leonard
1823–1850
Birth Location: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey
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Susan Leonard
1828–1908
Birth Location: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey
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Silas Leonard
1830–
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Samuel Leonard
1832–1920
Birth Location: Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
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Pearson Leonard
1835–
Birth Location: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey
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Amzi Leonard
1839–
Birth Location: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey
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Joanna Leonard
1843–1929
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Charles Leonard
1845–1923
Birth Location: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey
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Silas Leonard's Ancestors

Self
Silas Leonard
1796–1873
Birth Place: NJ
Parents
Samuel Leonard
1757–1822
Morristown, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Abigail Pierson
1762–1810
Morristown, New Jersey
Grandparents
Caleb Leonard
1726–1814
Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Jemima Minthorn
1732–1768
Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Joseph Pierson
1707–1785
Southhampton,Suffolk County,Long Island,NY
Patience Pierson
1724–1813
Orange,Essex County,NJ
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Leonard
1682–1749
Hannah Phillips
1698–1730
William Minthorn
1716–1805
Mary Gilbert
1712–1791
Joseph Pierson
1684–1739
Abigail Ludlam
1680–1722
Joseph Pierson
1693–1759
Hepzibah Camp
1696–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Leonard
1644–1717
Deliverance Ames
1653–1720
William Phillips
1669–1717
Hannah Gilbert
1677–1705
William Minthorn
1678–1728
Mary Thompson
1690–1758
Joseph Sr
1666–1751
Elizabeth Smith
1672–1756
Joseph Pierson
1640–1692
Amy Barnes
1655–1692
Henry Ludlam
1669–1737
Rachel Halsey
1669–1737
Samuel Pierson
1663–1730
Mary Harrison
1664–1732
Samuel Camp
1669–1744
Mary Baldwin
1682–1733

Silas Leonard's Descendants

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Silas (Pierce) Leonard (14 DEC 1796–1873) m. Joanna (Joanah) Hinds (1799–01 MAR 1872)
  1. 1. John Leonard 1823–1850 m. Emily Noe 1826–1889
    1. 1. Silas (P.) Leonard 1845–1909
    2. 2. Abigail (A.) Leonard 1849–
  2. 2. Susan (E.) Leonard 1828–1908
  3. 3. Silas (F.) Leonard 1830–
  4. 4. Samuel Leonard 1832–1920
  5. 5. Pearson Leonard 1835–
  6. 6. Amzi Leonard 1839–
  7. 7. Joanna (B.) Leonard 1843–1929
  8. 8. Charles (H.) Leonard 1845–1923

Silas Leonard's Timeline

6 Records

1796
14 DEC 1796
Birth of Silas Pierce Leonard in NJ
NJ
1840
1840
Age 44
Silas Pierce Leonard resided here in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
1850
1850
Age 54
Silas Pierce Leonard resided here in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
1860
1860
Age 64
Silas Pierce Leonard resided here in Rahway, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, USA
Rahway, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, USA
1870
1870
Age 74
Silas Pierce Leonard resided here in Rahway Ward 4, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, USA
Rahway Ward 4, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, USA
1873
1873
Age 77
Death of Silas Pierce Leonard in NJ
NJ

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 DEC 1796
    Event Place: NJ
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rahway Ward 4, Union, New Jersey; Roll: M593_891; Page: 752B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Roll: M653_710; Page: 217; Family History Library Film
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: 455; Page: 35a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: 256; Page: 95; Family History Library Film: 0016519

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: 455; Page: 35a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rahway, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Roll: M653_710; Page: 217; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rahway Ward 4, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rahway Ward 4, Union, New Jersey; Roll: M593_891; Page: 752B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: NJ
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