Third Generation


16. Moses LEONARD18 was born about 1675 in Bridgewater, Plymouth Co., MA. He died on 10 December 1775 at the age of 100 in Barre, Worcester Co., MA. He settled in that part of Malborough, MA, that is now Southborough. During the time he lived in Marlborough, the town was in a constant state of anxiety and alarm, fearing an Indian attack.

Moses LEONARD and Mercy NEWTON were married on 15 May 1705 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA. Mercy NEWTON, daughter of Moses NEWTON and Joanna LARKIN, was born on 16 February 1685 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA. She died on 1 December 1714 at the age of 29.

Moses LEONARD and Mercy NEWTON had the following children:

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Moses LEONARD Jr..

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Ezra LEONARD.

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Mercy LEONARD.

Moses LEONARD and Hannah Woods WETHERBEE were married on 8 August 1716 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA. Hannah Woods WETHERBEE, daughter of John WOODS and Lydia RICE, was born on 4 August 1677 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA. She died on 7 September 1751 at the age of 74 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., MA. Spelled "Witherby" in Marlborough records.

Moses LEONARD and Hannah Woods WETHERBEE had the following children:

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Jonas LEONARD.

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Andrew LEONARD.