Simeon Leonard (1709 - abt. 1762)

Born 9 Jan 1709 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay

Ancestors

Descendants

Died about 1762 at about age 52 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay

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Biography

Simeon Leonard 4 (Elkanah 3, Thomas 2, James 1)

Capt. Simeon Leonard son of Elkanah and Charity (Hodges) Leonard was born Jan 9, 1709 at Middleboro, Massachusetts. He died in Jan 30,1754 or Nov.30,1754) in Middleboro, Mass. MVR give a Simeon died on Jan 30,1754 and Dr. Backus Diary gives "died Nov. 30,1754. ^[1]

In 1726, Elkanah, between the age of 14 and 21 years made the choice of Mr. Ephraim Hodges of Taunton to be his guardian.^[2]

Simeon Leonard married on Nov.6,1735 in Middleborough Abigail Morse daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth (Doten) Morse of Middleboro, Mass.

Simeon and Abigail (Morse) Leonard had 6 children:

1. Zaddock Leonard b. 1736, died 1795 Oct. 27, m. 1766 June 10 Deborah Keith who died 1789 Apr. 18, They had 3 sons and 4 daughters.
2. Micah b.1740, d. 1817 Sept. 3, , m.1766 Dec.25 Theodora Dean and had 12 children.
3. Archeleus Leonard b.1742 Jan.2, d.1813 Mar. 6 m. 1763 July 28 Lydia Caswell (dau. of Jotham) had 5 ch.
4. Rebecca Leonard married on 1779 Dec. 23 Stephen Robinson or Robertson.
5. Lucy Leonard m. 1774 Dec. 29 Joel Eaton in Middleboro
6. Diadema m. 1780 May 16 Samuel Bourne.
7. Keziah Leonard m.1786 Oct. 19 Luke Reed.

Probate

Simeon Leonard of Middleborough died intestate and on 5 April 1762, Zadock Leonard of Middleborough was granted the administration of his estate.^[3]

His inventory was taken on 15 April 1762 in Middleborough which included a share of his mother's dower from his father, Elkanah Leonard's estate. Zadock Leonard was the administrator of his estate.^[4]

In 1763, his estate was set out to the widow, Abigail, and his children, Zadock Leonard (eldest son), Micah, Archelaus, Lucy, Diadame, Kezih, and Rebecca.^[5]

In 1763, an account of his estate by Zadock Leonard was recorded which included administration fees, and guardianship letters.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Leonard, Clark Elisha. James Leonard of Taunton, Massachusetts Ironmaster. From the Research and Manuscripts of Elisha Clark Leonard and G.Marston Leonard. 5 Generation Typescript presented to the Old Colony Historical Society in 1960. Page 105 person 94 list Simeon Leonard (Elkanah, Thomas, James) It also shows in death in 1754 Nov. or Jan old date style.
2. ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-897D-FH88 : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1724-1731 and 1838-1842 vol 5-5T > image 120 of 596; State Archives, Boston.
3. ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-897D-39LR : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1760-1767 vol 17-18 > image 82 of 419; State Archives, Boston.
4. ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-997D-6S9T : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1758-1764 vol 15-16 > image 491 of 623; State Archives, Boston.
5. ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-897D-6SHF : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1758-1764 vol 15-16 > image 544-545 of 623; State Archives, Boston. Starts at bottom right hand side of image.
6. ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-997D-691N : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1758-1764 vol 15-16 > image 546 of 623; State Archives, Boston.

• Leonard Family Genealogy Manuscript at the Old Colony History Museum, Taunton, Mass. Page 3-1 show his birth, parents, and siblings and a 1762 death date that differs from the other more elaborate manuscript shown next.

• Leonard, Clark Elisha. James Leonard of Taunton, Massachusetts Ironmaster. From the Research and Manuscripts of Elisha Clark Leonard and G.Marston Leonard. 5 Generation Typescript presented to the Old Colony Historical Society in 1960. Page 105 person 94 list Simeon Leonard (Elkanah, Thomas, James) It also shows in death in 1754 Nov. or Jan old date style.

• Middleboro Vital Records.