Fifth Generation

516. Samuel LEONARD⁵³⁹ was born on 6 Dec 1750 in Taunton, Bristol Co., MA.⁵⁴⁰ He died on 15 Aug 1807 in Raynham, Bristol Co., MA.⁵⁴¹ Samuel resided at the "Leonard House" at Hopewell, a local landmark. Hegraduated from Yale 1773. The New Bedford Mercury of September 4, 1807,said "It may be properly observed that the death of this gentleman is apublic loss. Although he possessed a slender constitution throughout hislife, such was the energy of him mind that he brought into existenceextensive operations, many kinds of manufactures, that gave employment tomany classes of citizens. He was favored with a clear mind and conductedhis business to the general satisfaction. As a husband and parent andfriend, gentleman, and Christian, he did honor to human nature. He leftan amiable widow and five children with an extensive acquaintance tomourn his memory." He was a merchant. It is also said he set up thefirst iron manufacture in Taunton.

I note that only three children of those listed were alive in 1807:George, Mary, and Ezekiel. Were there two more children, or are thedeath dates wrong for two?

Samuel LEONARD and Mary BURROUGHS were married on 17 Aug 1777 in Taunton, Bristol, MA. Mary BURROUGHS (daughter of James BURROUGHS and Martha HALE) was born on 25 Sep 1756 in Newport, RI. She died on 23 Dec 1789 in Taunton, Bristol Co., MA.⁵⁴² Samuel LEONARD and Mary BURROUGHS had the following children:

1141	i.	Samuel Milton LEONARD195 was born on 28 May 1778 in Taunton, MA.543 He died on 14 Feb 1784 in Taunton, MA.
1142	ii.	John LEONARD544 was born on 11 Nov 1779. He died on 3 Nov 1789.
1143	iii.	Joseph LEONARD was born on 15 Apr 1781. He died on 21 Apr 1794. Providence Gazette of May 3, 1794, notes death of "Joseph, eldest son ofJoseph, Esq., at Taunton." Same Joseph?
+1144	iv.	Dr. George LEONARD.
+1145	v.	Mary Burroughs LEONARD.
1146	vi.	Samuel LEONARD545 was born on 8 Jun 1785. He died on 4 Feb 1788.
+1147	vii.	Ezekiel Burroughs LEONARD.

Samuel LEONARD and Desire HOPKINS were married on 23 Jul 1791 in RI. Desire HOPKINS (daughter of Commodore Esek HOPKINS and Desire BURROUGHS) was born on 17 May 1764 in Providence, RI. She died on 20 May 1843. Samuel LEONARD and Desire HOPKINS had the following children:

+1148	i.	John Burroughs Hopkins LEONARD.
1149	ii.	Doctor Ezekiel Samuel Hopkins LEONARD was born in 1795. He died on 25 Feb 1835 in India Key, FL. He probably died unmarried, according to ECL.