Second Generation


2. John Peter LEONARD was born on 14 March 1748 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. He died in 1785 at the age of 37 in Mason Co. KY. Family tradition: He went with Daniel Boone to Kentucky. He was massacred by Indians, head mounted on a pole in front of his cabin. Wife and children were killed or ransomed. There is mixed information as to whether Peter was born in Germany or after arrival in Philadelphia.

John Peter LEONARD and Barbara HEGE were married in 1766 in Rowan Co., NC. Barbara HEGE was born on 14 March 1747 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. She died Killed by Indians on 10 February 1793 at the age of 45 in Mason Co., KY.

John Peter LEONARD and Barbara HEGE had the following children:

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Valentine LEONARD.