George E. Leonard
1863 - 1937 (73 years)-
Name George E. Leonard Birth 25 Nov 1863 Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Gender Male Death 1 Aug 1937 Artesia, Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA Burial Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, USA Notes - LEONARD, GEORGE E.—George E. Leonard was born in New York state, November 25, 1863. He departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Robinson, in Artesia, N. M., August 1, 1937, aged 73 years, 8 months, and 6 days.
He was married March 28, 1882, to Laura A. Cross, who died November 20, 1925. To this union were born seven children: Ernest G., who preceded him in death December 16, 1916; Harvey A. of Orofino, Idaho; Charles E. of Sedgwick Col.; Lula G. Robinson of Artesia, N.M.; Guy O. of Geneva, Neb.; Emory of Los Angeles, and Kathleen E. of Cal.
Mr. Leonard was made a Master Mason in lodge No. 79, April 13, 1907. He left Geneva July 21 for California, going by way of Artesia, N. M. to visit his daughter and family.
The evening of July 28, he suffered a heart attack from which he failed to recover, going quietly and peacefully to sleep August 1.
The body was accompanied home by his son Emory.
The funeral service was held at the Hrubesky mortuary at 10 a. m. Friday, and was conducted by Dr. Edward W. Day of the Geneva Congregational Church. Interment was in the Geneva cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal 12 August 1937 page 5.
Person ID I23103 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 28 Dec 2022
Father Abraham G. Leonard, b. 17 Aug 1825, Ohio, USA d. 14 Sep 1911, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, USA (Age 86 years) Mother Catherine King, b. 3 Feb 1831, Schuyler Co., New York, USA d. 9 Apr 1918, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, USA (Age 87 years) Marriage 21 Dec 1848 Havana, Catherines, Schuyler Co., New York, USA Family ID F6733 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Laura A. Cross, b. 7 Mar 1856, Virginia, USA d. 21 Nov 1925, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, USA (Age 69 years) Marriage 28 Jan 1883 Family ID F16092 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 11 Apr 2020
- LEONARD, GEORGE E.—George E. Leonard was born in New York state, November 25, 1863. He departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Robinson, in Artesia, N. M., August 1, 1937, aged 73 years, 8 months, and 6 days.
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Event Map Birth - 25 Nov 1863 - Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Death - 1 Aug 1937 - Artesia, Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA Burial - - Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, USA = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend : Address : Location : City/Town : County/Shire : State/Province : Country : Not Set