Eighth Generation

3543. Francis Edward LEONARD¹⁰⁷⁵ was born on 28 Aug 1847 in Alexandria, Munroe twp., Madison Co., IN. He died on 10 Oct 1924 in Moreland, Woodward Co., OK. According to the Woodward County Tribune, he was "murdered for $1.50 by atansient on his way to town."

When Francis married Mary Ann Trotter, his brother Stephen SylvesterLeonard was the best man. He moved with his children and her children toOklahoma about 1894 after the Land Rush and started a cattle ranch. MaryAnn was the widow of a very wealthy land owner named Jason Trotter ofIthaca, NY.

Mariah Jane PREWETT died in 1887 in KS. Francis Edward LEONARD and Mariah Jane PREWETT had the following children:

4544	i.	William Thompson LEONARD794 was born on 26 Oct 1871.
4545	ii.	Steven Sylvester LEONARD794 was born on 28 Dec 1873.
4546	iii.	Edwin Laurence LEONARD794 was born on 28 Dec 1873 in Anderson, IN. He was accidentally killed by his step-brother Elmer Trotter whilecleaning guns.
+4547	iv.	Etta Florence LEONARD.

Francis Edward LEONARD and Mary Ann Hotchkiss TROTTER were married on 19 Feb 1889.