William Walter Leonard

b. 28 December 1827, d. 4 March 1879
  • William Walter Leonard was born on 28 December 1827 in Lowndes County, Alabama.
  • His name was recorded as William Walton according to some researchers.
  • William Walter Leonard appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Moss Township, Lafayette County, Arkansas, living in the household of farmer Robert Harper.
  • He was a clerk, according to the 1850 census.
  • He married Margaret L. Farris, daughter of William Farris and Mahala H. Kennerly, on 18 September 1856 in Walker County, Texas, with S. M. Jenkins, MG, officiating.
  • William Walter Leonard and Margaret L. Farris appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Plantersville PO, Grimes County, Texas. Other members of the household included Mary E. Leonard and Sarah C. Leonard.
  • He was a merchant, according to the 1860 census.
  • William Walter Leonard died on 4 March 1879 at age 51 in Texas in the vicinity of Bays Chapel/Richards.
  • His wife Margaret L. Farris became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Bays Chapel Cemetery, Montgomery County, Texas.
  • Last Edited: 5 Oct 2009

Family: Margaret L. Farris b. 12 March 1838, d. 25 March 1884