Hugh Leonard and Mary Owen are named on the first marriage of their son James in 1866, Hugh listed as deceased. Likely lived in Ireland, other Leonards found in records for the period, including Thomas Leonard (cited below) trace back to Ireland.
James Leonard, son of the late Hugh Leonard and of Mary Owen, of Bury, married Ellen Ryan, daughter of John Ryan and of Catherine Hallaghan, of Bury, on 9 April 1866 in Sherbrooke's St-Michel cathedral. Both are listed as of age. Both bride and groom sign, along with Thomas Leonard, Laurence Ryan, and Mary Ann Weir.[1].