Johanna Jennings

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Haines. Benjamin (son of James Haines) was born on 28 Aug 1643 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Nov 1687 in Southampton, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was a tailor. Maried #1 ca. 1700 Sarah (perhaps Herriman) and had 7 children. Married #2 in 1722 Tempernce Ludlum. "Here lies the body of Mr. James Hains, who died September ye 6th 1732 in ye 66th year of hi age."

James married Sarah Rose in 1700. Sarah was born in 1667 in Southampton, Suffolk County, New York; died on 21 Dec 1721 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Hayground Cemetery, Hayground, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44230722/sarah-carwithe

Family/Spouse: David Corwithe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Miss Howell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Abt 1776; American Revolution (US) First Regt of Minute Men - Suffolk Co.,NY

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32425035/john-corwithe

John married Ruth about 1775. Ruth was born in ca 1750; died on 8 Jan 1812 in Hayground, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Hayground Cemetery, Hayground, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Caleb married Mary Halsey on 31 Aug 1779 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. Mary was born on 1 Mar 1755 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; died on 3 Apr 1843 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Temperance married first in 1800 to Daniel Leek and removed to Hector,Schuyler Co.,NY about 1810. Daniel died about 1819 and Tempa is living in Hector as a widow in 1820. She married second 14Feb1827, Hon. John Dow of Reading,NY. John was the first settler of the Schuyler County area in 1789. John was also County Judge and Representative to Legislative; he wrote a pamphlet autobiography, which is included in the History of Tioga,Chemung,Tompkins and Scuyler Counties.,New York; 1884. After the death of Judge Dow in 1852, Temperance lived with her daughter, Anna Maria Sheperd, of Reading Center,NY. She died in 1866 and is buried in the Reading Center Burial Grounds.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124135679/temperance-dow

Temperance married Daniel Jessup Leek on 19 Mar 1800 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey. Daniel (son of Daniel Leek and Hannah Talmage) was born about 1775 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey; died before 1820 in Hector, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Temperance married Honorable John Dow on 14 Feb 1827 in Reading, Schuyler County, New York. John (son of Benjamin Dow and Mercy Killam) was born on 13 Aug 1769 in Voluntown, New London County, Connecticut; died on 15 Jun 1852 in Reading, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Reading Center Burying Ground, Reading, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32425027/samuel-corwith

Notes:

The following Legal Notice was posted in the Albany Argus Newspaper for three days in 1859 regarding her sister, Puah's last will.

"The People of the State of New York to Temperance Dow, of Reading Center, Schuyler county, New York; Herman Woodruff, Daniel Woodruff, Helen M. Pierson, wife of David Pierson, all of Bridge Hampton, in the county of Suffolk; Samuel C. Woodruff, of Hong Kong, China; Ellen Williamson, of Sag Harbor, in the said county of Suffolk; Elvira S. Curry, wife of Ezekiel Curry, and Bulah C. Woodruff, of North Hector, Schuyler county, New York; and to Jonathan R. Cook, and Harriet N. Cook, heirs at law and next of kin of Puah Corwithe, late of the town of Southampton, in the county of Suffolk, deceased, send greeting.
Whereas James M. Hulsey, executor named in the will of said deceased lately applied to our Surrogate of the county of Suffolk to have a certain instrument in writing, purporting to dispose of personnal estate duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Puah Corwithe, deceased. Wherefore, you and each of you are cited and required personally to be and appear before our said Surrogate at this Surrogates office in the town of Riverhead in the county of Suffolk, on the 21st day of March, 1859 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of that day, to attend the proof of said last will and testament.
In witness whereof, the Surrogate of our said county has hereunto affixed his seal of office, this 8th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-none.
J. Lawrence Smith, Surrogate."


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34107104/ruth-woodruff

Ruth married Daniel Woodruff on 2 Mar 1807 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. Daniel was born in Oct 1778 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; died on 21 Sep 1831 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Bridgehampton Cemetery, Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The following Legal Notice was posted in the Albany Argus Newspaper for three days in 1859.

"The People of the State of New York to Temperance Dow, of Reading Center, Schuyler county, New York; Herman Woodruff, Daniel Woodruff, Helen M. Pierson, wife of David Pierson, all of Bridge Hampton, in the county of Suffolk; Samuel C. Woodruff, of Hong Kong, China; Ellen Williamson, of Sag Harbor, in the said county of Suffolk; Elvira S. Curry, wife of Ezekiel Curry, and Bulah C. Woodruff, of North Hector, Schuyler county, New York; and to Jonathan R. Cook, and Harriet N. Cook, heirs at law and next of kin of Puah Corwithe, late of the town of Southampton, in the county of Suffolk, deceased, send greeting.
Whereas James M. Hulsey, executor named in the will of said deceased lately applied to our Surrogate of the county of Suffolk to have a certain instrument in writing, purporting to dispose of personnal estate duly proved as the last will and testament of the said Puah Corwithe, deceased. Wherefore, you and each of you are cited and required personally to be and appear before our said Surrogate at this Surrogates office in the town of Riverhead in the county of Suffolk, on the 21st day of March, 1859 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of that day, to attend the proof of said last will and testament.
In witness whereof, the Surrogate of our said county has hereunto affixed his seal of office, this 8th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-none.
J. Lawrence Smith, Surrogate."


Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32425028/puah-corwith

Notes:

1850 census, living in Southampton,NY - widowed and living with his Aunt Puah Corwith.
1870 living in Bridgehampton,NY with wife Nettie and sons, Daniel J., and Edward E.

Family/Spouse: Margaret. Margaret was born in ca 1809; died on 11 Nov 1848 in Southampton, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Hayground Cemetery, Hayground, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Steuben County history names Eleanor as Eleanor Dow, born Tompkins Co.,NY. Newspaper marriage notice of Eleanor Dow and Joel Russell at Tompkins Co. Clerks office shows Eleanor "of Hector". The only Dow from that area for decades was one Hon. John Dow. John Dow stated in a autobiography that he married twice and had two children, both from his first wife. The children were Polly who married John Dunham and Lucy who married Greeley Davis. The mother of these two daughters would have been to old to be the mother of Eleanor. County histories state Roswell Shephard of Reading Center, married one of John Dow's daughters and resided in Reading Center. The daughter couldn't have been John's natural daughter, but an adopted daughter from his second wife Temperance Leek, who is shown as living in Hector in the 1820 census. In the 1865 census she is living with her son-in-law Roswell Shephard and daughter Anna Maria. The census indicates she had a total of 5(five) children. In Anna Maria Shephard's death cert., her parents are listed as Daniel Leek and Temperance Corwith. Back to Eleanor, as her name is given as Eleanor Dow, much like her sister, Anna Maria Dow, Eleanor Dow is in fact Eleanor Leek, daughter of Daniel and Temperance Leek. One additional note, in the 1855 Census, Eleanor is shown as being born in New Jersey, versus Tompkins Co.,NY as stated by the history. I would have to believe the Census record more because she was most likely present when the census taker came around. The history was written almost thirty years after her death and was given to the author by Joel Russell, who would believe she was born in Tompkins Co., because that is where she was from when he met her.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126437198/eleanor-russel

Eleanor married Joel Russel on 02 Nov 1834 in Schuyler County, New York. Joel (son of Ebenezer Russell and Sarah Mead) was born on 29 Jan 1811 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 25 Jan 1885 in Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Whaling Captain’s House
On the left at the corner of Budd Avenue and Cherry Street is a circa 1780 house. Over the years many additions have been made to what was once a 2 room house with an attic. During recent(2012) alterations a sea captain’s diary was found which describes his Arctic whaling operations in 1845. Captain Samuel C. Leek was master of the whaling vessel “Tuscarora” and is buried in Chester Cemetery.

The Sydney Morning Herald, Feb 21, 1851 list of Ships in the Sydney Australia harbour include "Tuscarora, U.S. whaling ship, 379 tons, Leek, in Darling Harbour; F. W. Clarke, agent, Discharging."

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7865824/samuel_c-leek

Samuel married Eliza M. Halsey on 8 Jun 1840 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. Eliza was born on 12 Mar 1815 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; died on 22 Jan 1847 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Hayground Cemetery, Hayground, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Mary Ann Budd on 21 Jun 1852 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey. Mary was born on 18 Mar 1816; died on 18 Sep 1855 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey; was buried in Chester Cemetery, Chester, Morris County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Minerva Topping about 1865. Minerva was born in ca 1834 in New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Roswell Shepherd, whose death occurred at the home of Cyrus Roberts, Esq., in Watkins, N, Y., Sunday, Dec. 28th, 1890, following a stroke of paralysis on Dec. 23d, was one of the best known and most highly regarded residents in this locality. Her maiden name was Maria Leek. She was the daughter of Daniel Leek, and was born at Peach Orchard Point, March 15th, 1814. When she was thirteen years of age, her widowed mother became the wife of Judge John Dow, the first settler on the site of Watkins, and also of the town of Reading. Her home from that time until her marriage was near Reading Centre. October 19th, 1833, she became the wife of Roswell Shepherd, residing subsequently in Altay, and in 1853 taking up their home in Reading Centre, where on July 20th, 1888, Mr. Shepherd passed away. Since that time Mrs. Shepherd has resided for a considerable portion of the time with her daughter, Mrs. Roberts. Of her four children, but one, Louisa, had preceded her to the beyond. Those living are Lev Shepherd of Reading Centre; Frances, wife of Cyrus Roberts of Watkins, and Charlotte, wife of Amasa H. Nichols of Brooklyn. Seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren complete the list of her descendants. The deceased was a woman of most exemplary character. Her life was characterized by kindly deeds. Her memory will long be cherished by those so fortunate as to claim her acquaintance, and come within the influence of her loving nature. She was a woman of exceptionally strong mind who by much reading kept abreast with the literature of the times. To her children and grandchildren a loving minister, patient and tireless, a real " Mother" in every sense of the word, and with a face sweet and strong, made placid by the experience of a lifetime.

"Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her; When she had passed it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music."

The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Reading Centre, on December 30th, Revs. Mr. Bogart and P.J. Bull officiating. Preliminary services by Rev. B. K. Douglas were conducted at the house of Mr. Roberta. The burial was in the family lot at Reading Centre.
(Watkins Express, Thursday, January 8, 1891)

Anna married Roswell Shepherd about 1835. Roswell was born on 11 Feb 1803 in Connecticut; died on 20 Jul 1888 in Reading, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Reading Center Burying Ground, Reading, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patty married Squire Robinson in 1831 in Schuyler County, New York. Squire (son of Peter Robinson and Phebe Haight) was born in 1809 in Putnam County, New York; died on 24 Dec 1882 in Reynoldsville, Hector, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Burdett Baptist Church Cemetery, Hector, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119764004/elvira_s-curry

Elvira married Captain Ezekiel Lockwood Curry on 26 Aug 1829 in New York City, New York. Ezekiel (son of Robert Curry and Abigail Brown) was born on 24 May 1803 in Valois, Hector, Schuyler County, New York; died on 12 May 1884; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Dix, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Temperance married Jonathan Rogers Cook about 1835. Jonathan was born in Apr 1813 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; died on 16 Aug 1903 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Hayground Cemetery, Hayground, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ellen married Jonas D. Williamson on 22 May 1839 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. Jonas was born in 1819; died on 4 Sep 1846; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived most of the time with her sister, Elvira, in Hector, Tompkins Co., New York.

Notes:

Son of John C. Leek and Margaret, husband of Jerusha Hobart, the daughter of John Hobart and Emeline Howell, whom he married about 1858 in Sag Harbor, NY, and father of John Hobart, Ada H., Benjamin DeForrest and Frank R. Leek.

Husband of Mary Louise Cook, the daughter of Jonathan Rogers Cook and Temperance Woodruff, about 1877 in Bridgehampton, NY, and father of Samuel R. and Margaret J. Leek.

Obituary - Samuel C. Leek, of North Haven, died of kidney and bladder complications on Monday after a few days' illness. He was in his 68th year. He was a native of Bridge Hampton, but has lived on North Haven for many years. He leaves a wife and two children. His burial was in Oakland Cemetery, and his remains were brought over the bridge with difficulty by his pall bearers.

Samuel married Jerusha Hettie Hobart about 1858 in Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York. Jerusha was born on 11 Apr 1837 in Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York; died on 16 Mar 1873 in East Marion, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Mary Louise Cook about 1877 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. Mary (daughter of Jonathan Rogers Cook and Temperance Woodruff) was born on 22 Mar 1842 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York; died on 24 Apr 1908 in North Haven, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married Richard H. Overton on 18 Dec 1867 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. Richard was born in Jul 1840 in Coram, Suffolk County, New York; died after 1910 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 2 Sep 1864, Steuben County, New York; American Civil War (North) 189th New York Regt., A Co. Battles of Petersburg, Hatcher\'s Run, Gravelly Run, and Clover Hill. Discharged - 30 May 1865

Notes:

He was brought up on a farm and educated in the common schools, and he devoted his time to farming in Howard,NY.

Lewis married Mary Elizabeth Robinson about 1865. Mary (daughter of Van Rensselaer Robinson) was born in 1844 in Avoca, Steuben County, New York; died on 25 Dec 1906 in Howard, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 11 Aug 1862, New York; American Civil War (North) 107th NY Infantry, Co. K Battle of Antietam

Notes:

Harrison lived in the Howard/Fremont area nearly all his life, engaged cheifly in farming. He recieved his early schooling there and later attended the Rogersville Seminary. In 1860 he is living in Avoca, with Mr.Decker, as a school teacher. When the Civil War raging Harrison enlisted as a Private, 11 August 1862 with K Company, 107th New York, Infantry, Commanded by Capt. Allen V. Sill. After serving less than two month Harrison unit was in the Battle at Antietam, Maryland, part of the Twelfth Army Corps (Commanded by Gen. Mansfield and later by Brig. Gen. Gordon), and was detached to Cochran's Battery in the East Woods. A total of 63 men of the 107th were killed, many men including Harrison, suffered from exposure. Gen. McClellan forbid his men of having campfires prior to the battle, fearful of having the Rebels find their positions, of which was later learned that the Rebels were well aware of the Union Armys location the night prior to the battle. [NOTE: AA Burdett learned about the circumstances surrounding the 107th NY Infantry and the men on the East Woods, after visting the battlefield at Antietem, August 14 1989] After several month in Army hospitals for severe rumatic fever, he was honarable discharged 6 February 1863. At home he held the office of Justice of the Peace for eigth terms, including 1868 and 1875. In 1880 Harrison was enumerator for the town of Fremont, federal census. He was Postmaster at Big Creek for sixteen years(starting in 1870, according to the Hornellsville Tribune dated 15April1870) and in 1890 he was elected Town Supervisor for Fremont. As a Republican, he also held the office of assessor and other minor offices. He and his wife Huldah had the following children; Harmon Russell, Alice VanKeuron, Anna D. Burdett, Mary E. Burdett, and Joel D. Russell.

HARRISON RUSSELL. Death of Prominent Farmer of Town of Fremont, Steuben.
Special Dispatch to the Democrat and Chronicle.
Bath, April 23. Harrison Russell died last night at his home, in the town of Fremont. His death removes one of the best-known farmers and an influential citizen of this county in which he had passed all his life, of seventy years. Mr. Russell was born in the town of Howard. He was a Republican, and had held many officess. He was for some years supervisor from his town and, later, was for several years justice of the peace and assessor. For sixteen years he was postmaster at Big Creek. Mr. Russell leaves his wife and several children.
(Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 24 Apr 1908, Friday, Page 16)

HARRISON RUSSELL DIES IN FREMONT (Special to The Star-Gazette.) ; Hornell, April 24. Harrison Russell, for many years a prominent farmer and leading Republican of this section, died Wednesday afternoon at his home in the town of Fremont, a short distance from this city. He was born in Howard on February 4, 1839. and had always lived in the town of Howard. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He was justice of the peace for eight terms, served as postmaster in Big Creek for 16 years until that post office was discontinued. He is survived by several children. The funeral will be held at the house on Saturday afternoon; burial in Howard.
(Star-Gazette, Elmira, New York, 24 Apr 1908, Friday, Page 5)

1885 - elected to a 3-year term of the Farmer's Club in Steuben County. From minutes published 27 Feb 1885 in the Weekly Tribune - On the question of wintering stock was discussed. Harrison Russell stated: "I think this silo corn arrangement generates alcohol. Condensed milk manufacturers will not buy milk made from ensilage. It is reported that ensilage makes an inferior article of butter. Roots fed judiciously with fodder will have a better effect."

Military Service:
Harrison enlisted as a Private, 11 August 1862 with K Company, 107th New York, Infantry, Commanded by Capt. Allen V. Sill. After serving less than two month Harrison unit was in the Battle at Antietam, Maryland, part of the Twelfth Army Corps (Commanded by Gen. Mansfield and later by Brig. Gen. Gordon), and was detached to Cochran's Battery in the East Woods. A total of 63 men of the 107th were killed, many men including Harrison, suffered from exposure. Gen. McClellan forbid his men of having campfires prior to the battle, fearful of having the Rebels find their positions, of which was later learned that the Rebels were well aware of the Union Armys location the night prior to the battle. [NOTE: AA Burdett learned about the circumstances surrounding the 107th NY Infantry and the men on the East Woods, after visting the battlefield at Antietem, August 14 1989] After several month in Army hospitals for severe rumatic fever, he was honarable discharged 6 February 1863.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16698027/harrison-russell

Harrison married Huldah Nicholson on 04 Apr 1861 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. Huldah (daughter of Harmon Nicholson and Sally Smith) was born on 25 Jan 1841 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York; died on 20 Feb 1918 in Hornell, Steuben County, New York; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 12 Aug 1862, Waverly, Tioga County, New York; American Civil War (North) 109th New York Regt., I Co. Died of disease - Beltsville,Maryland

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 22 Aug 1862, Steuben County, New York; American Civil War (North) 141st New York Regt., F Co. Battles of Lookout Valley, Dallas, Marietta, Atlanta, Stones Mountain, Bentonville, and others. Records stated he was mustered out - however he died in Indiana 10 days after being discharged in Washington,DC

Mary married Lindlau McCoury Leek on 8 Oct 1884 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey. Lindlau (son of Stephen H. Leek and Elizabeth C. Brown) was born on 13 Apr 1863 in Chester, Morris County, New Jersey; died on 20 Jul 1940 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey; was buried in Chester Cemetery, Chester, Morris County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leverett married Almeda Ross about 1860. Almeda was born in 1834 in New York; died in 1902; was buried in Reading Center Burying Ground, Reading, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Cyrus Roberts about 1861. Cyrus was born on 4 Sep 1820 in Reading, Schuyler County, New York; died on 3 Aug 1904 in Reading, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Watkins Glen, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Amasa H. Nichols in 1868. Amasa was born on 4 Dec 1840 in Reading, Schuyler County, New York; died on 22 Feb 1911 in Westfield, Union County, New Jersey; was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Adee. Mary was born on 13 Jun 1843; died on 24 Jun 1892; was buried in Reynoldsville Cemetery, Hector, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eugene married Hannah Ann Carr on 29 Dec 1856 in Hector, Schuyler County, New York. Hannah died on 24 Jan 1886 in Washington, District of Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabella married Daniel Purdy Budd on 29 Dec 1857. Daniel (son of Mahlon Budd and Effie Fancher) was born on 21 Dec 1831 in Hector, Schuyler County, New York; died on 25 Jul 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Caroline Halsey. Caroline (daughter of Gilbert Halsey and Anna Woodworth) was born on 27 Jan 1836; died on 24 May 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Lydia M. about 1890. Lydia was born in 1846; died on 06 Nov 1911; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Dix, Schuyler County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Abraham LaMoureaux. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married David Pierson on 20 May 1857 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. David was born in ca 1824 in Southampton, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Hayground Cemetery, Hayground, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Louise, widow of Samuel Leek, and daughter of J. Rogers and Temperance Woodruff Cook, was born in Bridgehampton, March 22, 1842, and died of pneumonia in her home at North Haven, Friday, April 24, 1908. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. Y. Bovard.

Mrs. Leek was converted in childhood and became an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Bridge Hampton. Upon her marriage with Samuel Leek and their making of a home at North Haven, they joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in this village, which connection was maintained until their decease.

She received a liberal education in the Academies at Southampton and Bridge Hampton; at the latter place graduating with high rank at Prof. Hallock's Institute. For several years thereafter she was an efficient and painstaking teacher in the District Schools in the town.

At the age of eighteen she was called to China by her uncle and spent two most delightful years in the society of English families in the cities of Canton and Shanghai.

Mrs. Leek was endowed with a well poised mind and a patient and lovable nature. To her cultured mind she added the gifts and graces of a spiritual inheritance in Christ, making her home and the home she entered fragrant with blessed associations.

She moved quietly, gently and without noise or display, and the unostentatious refinement of a true cultured woman impressed itself upon those who knew her, securing their respect and affection.

In the training and discipline of the large family she manifested exceptional ability and rare qualities of motherhood.

Three children and four stepchildren survive her and call her "blessed." E.W.

(Sag-Harbor express., April 30, 1908, Page 2)

Mary married Samuel C. Leek about 1877 in Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York. Samuel (son of John C. Leek and Margaret) was born in 1832 in Southampton, Suffolk County, New York; died on 30 Jul 1900 in Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York; was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived with her brother and father late in life. Apparently never married.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 2 Sep 1864, Reading, Schuyler County, New York; American Civil War (North) 179th New York Infantry, Co. D Died of disease in Third Division Hospital, Alexandria, VA