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Mary Ann (Smith) Leedy (1828 - 1898)

Mary Ann Leedy formerly Smith
Born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United Statesmap
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of — married 26 Mar 1848 in Elkhart, Indiana, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 69 in New Paris, Elkhart, Indiana, United Statesmap
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Biography

Mary Ann Smith was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, on 10 Dec 1828. According to the 1880 U.S. Census, her mother and father were born in Prussia. She married John A. Leedy on 26 Mar 1848 in Elkhart, Indiana. The 1850 Census showed John and Mary Leedy in Concord, Elkhart, Indiana, where John worked as a carpenter. Their last name is spelled “Leady” in the 1850 Census, John’s middle initials is an “E” in the 1850 Census. Their first child, Sophronia is age 1, and her name is spelled “Sephrona” in the 1850 Census. The 1860 and 1870 U.S. Census showed John and Mary Leedy in Concord, Elkhart, Indiana, where John worked as a farmer. They had ten children. John passed away on 19 Oct 1874. After John’s death, Mary lived with her daughter Sophronia (Leedy) Ulery for a while before she passed away in New Paris, Indiana, on 25 Sep 1898.

From The Leedy Chronicle (article below)

We must not close this article without referring to Aunt Mary Ann Leedy who recently died. She was one of the noblest women that ever graced God’s footstool, the earth. This is a matter of fact, and to her we held special regard because she was a true friend. She rejoiced in our progress, and sorrowed and in our adversary, and always a friend. She was a woman of rare gifts, and noble intelligence. But like many others, she was a quiet, unpretentious woman and never saw any public place. Even few around her appreciated the talent she possessed for literary pursuits. We dare say she was unconscious of her own ability. But she filled a large field of usefulness in life. Her family consisted of 10 children, five sons and five dollars and all grew up, but one, if we remember correctly.

She was born December 10, 1828, hence was nearly 70 years old. She was married March 28, 1848. Her husband was the oldest brother of Rev. Isaac Leedy, who died quite a number of years ago.[1]

Mary Ann Smith in the Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941
Name: Mary Ann Smith
Spouse Name: John Leedy
Marriage Date: 26 Mar 1848
Marriage County: Elkhart
Mary Ann Leedy in the U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Name: Mary Ann Leedy
Birth Date: 10 Dec 1828
Birth Place: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Death Date: 25 Sep 1898
Death Place: New Paris, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
Cemetery: Baintertown Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: New Paris, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: John A. Leedy
Children:
James Warren Leedy
Martha Rodibaugh
Jacob Edwin Leedy
George Franklin Leedy
Sophronia Frame
Jennie Ettie Stutzman
Mary Ann Charpie
Maurice Firman Leedy
Melissa Ellen Violett
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62005321/mary-ann-leedy
Leady in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Leady [“Mrs. Leady” in original census]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1850: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Line Number: 25
Dwelling Number: 253
Family Number: 254
Household Members (Name) Age
John E Leady: 37
Leady: 21
Sephrona E Leady: 1
Mary A Leedy in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary A Leedy
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1828
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana
Post Office: Elkhart
Dwelling Number: 604
Family Number: 607
Inferred Spouse: John A Leedy
Inferred Child:
Sophronia E Leedy
Martha J Leedy
George F Leedy
Mary Ann Leedy
Mellissa E Leedy
John F Leedy
Household Members (Name) Age
John A Leedy: 48
Mary A Leedy: 32
Sophrona E Leedy: 11
Martha J Leedy: 9
George F Leedy: 7
Mary Ann Leedy: 4
Mellissa E Leedy: 2
John F Leedy: 4/12
Allen Barks: 11
Lydia Spahn: 17
John A Krouch: 24
Mary A Leedy in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary A Leedy
Age in 1870: 41
Birth Date: abt 1829
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number: 220
Home in 1870: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Elkhart
Occupation: Keeping House
Father of Foreign Birth: Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth: Yes
Inferred Spouse: John Leedy
Inferred Children
Sophronia Leedy
Martha Leedy
George Leedy
Mary Leedy
Melissa Leedy
John Leedy
Jennie Leedy
Edwin Leedy
Morris Leedy
Household Members (Name) Age
John Leedy: 57
Mary A Leedy: 41
Sophronia Leedy: 21
Martha Leedy: 19
George Leedy: 17
Mary Leedy: 14
Melissa Leedy: 12
John Leedy: 10
Jennie Leedy: 7
Edwin Leedy: 5
Morris Leedy: 2
Mary A. Leedy in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary A. Leedy
Age: 51
Birth Date: Abt 1829
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Jackson, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Dwelling Number: 12
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Prussia
Mother's Birthplace: Prussia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Mary A. Leedy: 51 Self (Head)
Sophrona Leedy: 31 (Daughter)
Jennie Leedy: 18 (Daughter)
Edwin Leedy: 15 (Son)
Maurice Leedy: 12 (Son)
James Leedy: 9 (Son)

Sources

  1. Obituary. Mary Ann Leedy. The Leedy Chronicle. Ashland, Ohio: Reunion Committee, October 1898, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 11.
  • Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 18 August 2019), memorial page for Mary Ann Smith Leedy (10 Dec 1828–25 Sep 1898), Find A Grave Memorial no. 62005321, citing Baintertown Cemetery, New Paris, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Mrs Ward (contributor 47119058) .
  • Source Citation: Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT; Page: 1845552. Source Information: Ancestry.com. Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
  • Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
  • Source Citation: The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 144; Page: 20b. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
  • Source Citation: 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: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M653_256; Page: 93; Family History Library Film: 803256: Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
  • Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M593_311; Page: 239B. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
  • Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 275; Page: 362B; Enumeration District: 036. Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site.




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