Daniel W Leppo (1844 - 1921)

Born 25 Feb 1844 in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Martha (McCartney) Leppo — married 19 Sep 1867 in Iowa, United States

Died 8 Sep 1921 at age 77 in Barnes City, Mahaska, Iowa United States

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Biography

Three children ID'ed by Family Search, another five died in childhood and ID'ed by Find A Grave.

Daniel and his brother David married sisters, Martha and Theodosia McCartney, respectively.

Burial: Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA Plot A31101 Memorial ID 58247379

OBITUARY

Daniel W. Leppo, son of John and Mary Leppo, was born in Bedford county, Penna., February 25, 1844, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Vaughn, at Barnes City, Sept. 8, 1921, at the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 14 days. When yet a child he came to Iowa with his mother, where he spent his entire life. On January 4, 1864, he enlisted in Co. E, Second Iowa Volunteers, and faithfully served his country until he was honorably discharged on July 12, 1865.

On Sept. 19, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha McCartney. To this union was born eight children, five of whom with the wife have preceded him in death. Mr. Leppo was well and favorably known here, having spent the greater part of his life in this community. He died after a short illness, death being caused by ptomaine poisoning.

-- Fairfield Tribune, Thursday September 15, 1921, Pg. 2, Col. 2

Sources

• Memorial in Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
• Daniel W Leppo (1844–1921), profile provided by Family Search