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Joel S. Leonard

Joel S. Leonard

Male 1827 - 1903  (76 years)

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  1. 1.  Joel S. LeonardJoel S. Leonard was born on 19 Apr 1827 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Joel Leonard and Abigail Delvee); died on 24 Aug 1903; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: He never married.
    • Census: 1850, Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 23, living in Jamaica, Vermont with his parents. He was a farmer.
    • Draft Registration: 1863, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; In 1863 he registered for the Civil War draft from Townsend, Vermont giving his age as 36.
    • Census: 1870, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 43, living in Townshend, Vermont. He was a farmer.
    • Census: 1880, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 53, living in Townsend, Vermont. He was a farmer and single.
    • Census: 1900, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 73x, living in Townshend, Vermont. He is listed as single.
    • Last Full Review: 19 Jun 2021

    Notes:

    [Tribe of Abigail]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joel Leonard was born on 9 Mar 1787 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Francis Leonard and Abigail Simonds); died on 8 Apr 1863 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried est 10 Apr 1863 in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1830, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1840, Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont
    • Census: 1850, Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 62, living in Jamaica, Vermont. He was a farmer.
    • Census: 1860, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; : 75
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Name:
    He removed from Warwick to Hinsdale, New Hampshire, after which he resided in Newfane, Vermont, Jamaica, Vermont, Wardsboro, Vermont, Windham, Vermont and later in Townshend, Vermont where he died.

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 5
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29
    3 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    5 - Total Free White Persons
    5 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 5
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69
    3 - Persons Employed in Agriculture
    6 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    1 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    9 - Total Free White Persons
    9 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves

    Census:
    He was a farmer.

    Census:
    He was a farmer.

    Died:
    He does not appear on the 1870 Census, while Abigail does.

    Joel married Abigail Delvee on 21 Jun 1824 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of Jonathan Delvee and Hannah Johnson) was born on 5 Dec 1800 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Sep 1882 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Abigail DelveeAbigail Delvee was born on 5 Dec 1800 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Jonathan Delvee and Hannah Johnson); died on 28 Sep 1882 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1850 US Census she was recorded, age 49, living in Jamaica, Vermont.
    • Census: 1860, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 60, living in Townshend, Vermont.
    • Census: 1870, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 69, living in Townsend, Vermont with her son, William. She is listed as keeping house.
    • Census: 1880, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; In the 1880 US Census she was recorded, age 79, living in Townsend, Vermont with her son, William.
    • Last Full Review: 12 May 2020

    Notes:

    Died:
    She died of old age.

    Children:
    1. William Leonard was born on 11 Apr 1825 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jan 1900 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    2. 1. Joel S. Leonard was born on 19 Apr 1827 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Aug 1903; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    3. Francis Leonard was born on 27 Apr 1829 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1833 in Newfane, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Newfane Hill Cemetery, Newfane, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    4. Jonathan Leonard was born on 7 May 1831 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Mar 1832 in Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in Hooker Cemetery, Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    5. Abby Leonard was born on 11 Apr 1833 in Newfane, Windham County, Vermont; died on 21 Nov 1895 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    6. Francis W. Leonard was born on 20 Mar 1835 in Newfane, Windham County, Vermont; died on 3 Sep 1875 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont.
    7. Jonathan D. Leonard was born on 17 Oct 1836 in Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont; died on 3 Jul 1899 in Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; was buried in West Cemetery, Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA.
    8. Moses Leonard was born on 14 Apr 1839 in Jamaica, Windham County, Vermont; died on 11 Jan 1870 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont.
    9. Samuel Towne Leonard was born on 30 Apr 1841 in Wardsboro, Windham County, Vermont; died on 19 Jun 1918 in Grafton, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Grafton Village Cemetery, Grafton, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    10. David Leonard was born on 27 Oct 1845 in Windham, Windham County, Vermont; died on 27 Sep 1848 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Francis Leonard was born on 23 Jul 1747 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Oct 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 20 Apr 1775

    Notes:

    Name:


    Military:
    He enlisted, and his name occurs on the Muster Roll of Capt. Eldad Wright's Company of Minute Men that marched from Northhfield and Warwick to Cambridge April ye 20th, 1777, in Col. Samucd Williams'regiment.

    Francis married Abigail Simonds on 14 Feb 1776. Abigail died on 13 Nov 1830 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Abigail Simonds died on 13 Nov 1830 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1775, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts

    Children:
    1. 2. Joel Leonard was born on 9 Mar 1787 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Apr 1863 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried est 10 Apr 1863 in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.

  3. 6.  Jonathan DelveeJonathan Delvee was born on 21 Aug 1770 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Peter Delva and Lucy Town); died on 14 Dec 1850 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: It is from Jonathan that the twelve Tribes of Delvee are descended. He and Hannah, nee Johnson, lived in Warwick, Massachusetts on the Delvey Family Farm which he either inherited or purchased from his father.
    • Residence: 1798, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as an owner of a home by the assessors.
    • Census: 1800, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1830, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1840, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
    2 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
    4 - Number of Household Members Under 16
    1 - Number of Household Members Over 25
    6 - Number of Household Members

    Census:
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
    3 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
    2 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
    2 - Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture
    7 - Free White Persons - Under 16
    5 - Free White Persons - Over 25
    14 - Total Free White Persons
    14 - Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19
    3 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    6 - Total Free White Persons
    6 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69
    1 - Persons Employed in Agriculture
    1 - Free White Persons - Under 20
    1 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
    4 - Total Free White Persons
    4 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves

    Jonathan married Hannah Johnson on 18 Oct 1792 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Johnson and Hannah Wilder) was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Hannah JohnsonHannah Johnson was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Joseph Johnson and Hannah Wilder); died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Children:
    1. Samuel Town Delvey was born on 27 Oct 1793 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Mar 1861 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    2. Peter Delvy was born on 30 Jul 1795 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1869 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. Hannah Delvee was born on 21 Jun 1797 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1866 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. Lucy Pierce (nee Delvee) was born on 15 Feb 1799 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1850 in Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    5. 3. Abigail Delvee was born on 5 Dec 1800 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Sep 1882 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; was buried in Acton Cemetery, Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    6. Joseph Delvee was born on 19 Feb 1803 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1848 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    7. Bathsheba Delvee was born on 3 Feb 1805 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Nov 1883 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried est 28 Nov 1883 in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. Mary "Polly" Delvee was born on 4 Jan 1807 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 May 1879 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    9. Jonathan Delvee, Jr. was born on 29 Apr 1809 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Sep 1879 in Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 14 Sep 1879 in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    10. Sarah Ann Delvee was born on 25 Feb 1811 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1888 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 15 Aug 1888 in Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    11. Calvin Wilder Delva was born on 1 Feb 1813 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Dec 1884 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 31 Dec 1884 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    12. Unice Delvee was born on 16 Feb 1815 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Feb 1815 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    13. George William Alvin Delvee was born on 20 May 1817 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Sep 1876 in West Point Township, Bates County, Missouri; was buried in West Point Cemetery, Merwin, Bates County, Missouri, USA.
    14. Joel Delvee was born on 11 Jun 1819 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jun 1819 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Peter DelvaPeter Delva was born in 1744 in Holland; died on 23 Feb 1807 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Abt 1752;
    • Residence: 1767, Delvee Homestead, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1777
    • Census: 1790, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1798, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1800, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Parents: One reference gives Jonathan as the father of Peter Delva. No sources were given, nor have I found any other references.

    Name:


    Immigration:
    Peter Delvee emigrated circa 1752 from Holland. As a small boy, he accompanied his parents and a younger brother to the New World. On the voyage, his mother died, not an uncommon occurrence in those days. Upon reaching this shore, his father soon died leaving Peter and his brother orphans. Peter was placed with a family in Oxford, Massachusetts. His brother was also placed, but here he disappears into history. To date, no trace of him has been found.

    Residence:
    In the spring following his marriage, Peter moved to Warwick, built a house and started a farm. In the fall he returned to Oxford to bring his wife and new daughter, Bathsheba, back to their new home. It is said that after Lucy's arrival in Warwick, she did not see another woman for a year. Their farm was a prosperous one of over 280 acres.

    Military:
    He served in the company of Captain Agrippa Wells, Col. Samuel Brewer's regiment, at Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolution. He mustered out at Deerfield 10 December 1777.

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 16
    2 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over
    5 - Free White Persons - Females
    8 - Number of Household Members

    Residence:
    He is listed as an owner of a home by the assessors.

    Census:
    1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25
    1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
    2 - Number of Household Members Over 25
    3 - Number of Household Members

    Died:
    His death was recorded in Jonathan Blake's diary

    Peter married Lucy Town on 10 Jul 1766 in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Lucy (daughter of Samuel Town and Bathsheba Woods) was born on 2 Nov 1744 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 May 1824 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 31 May 1824 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Lucy TownLucy Town was born on 2 Nov 1744 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of Samuel Town and Bathsheba Woods); died on 29 May 1824 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 31 May 1824 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1760, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1767, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Lucy lived in Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, after her father's death in 1760.

    Residence:
    After their marriage, Peter went to Warwick to build a homestead. Later Lucy followed along with baby Bathsheba. It was said that Lucy was virtually the only woman in Warwick.

    Died:
    Her death was recorded in Jonathan Blake's diary

    Children:
    1. Bathsheba Delvee was born on 14 Nov 1766 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 17 May 1858 in Windham, Windham County, Vermont; was buried est 19 May 1858 in West Windham Cemetery, Windham, Windham County, Vermont, USA.
    2. Lucy Delvee was born on 8 Oct 1768 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1818 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. 6. Jonathan Delvee was born on 21 Aug 1770 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Dec 1850 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.
    4. Mary "Polly" Delvee was born on 4 May 1773 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 May 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    5. Hannah Delvee was born on 6 Apr 1776 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1805 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried est 17 Dec 1805 in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    6. Abigail "Nabby" Delvee was born on 22 Jun 1780 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 1824 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    7. Samuel Town Delvee was born on 18 May 1784 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died after 1790.

  3. 14.  Joseph Johnson was born on 9 Jun 1743 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1786 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Joseph married Hannah Wilder. Hannah was born on 22 Mar 1753 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Dec 1801 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Hannah WilderHannah Wilder was born on 22 Mar 1753 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Dec 1801 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Wendell Cemetery, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Name:
    Father: Jonathan Wilder
    Mother: Zerviah Houghton

    Children:
    1. 7. Hannah Johnson was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA.