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1995. Hon., Rev. Elijah LEONARD943 was born on 1 May 1787 in Taunton, Bristol Co., MA. He died on 15 May 1890 in London, Ontario, Canada. He left the Taunton area, migrated across Vermont, and settled near LakeGeorge where he engaged in the production of iron. He later moved to aplace north of Syracuse, where he also engaged in the production ofiron. He came to Ontario in 1829 as the new superintendent of theNormandale, Ontario, Forge. In 1834 he established a foundry in St.Thomas, Ontario, and moved it to London, Ontario, in 1838. He was calledto the Canadian Senate about 1842. (from Eric Bowler).

Did he really live to be 103? Another source says his date of death was1856.

ECL: died at Bristol Sound, Canada. Biography at NEHGS.

Hon., Rev. Elijah LEONARD and Polly STONE were married on 31 Oct 1811 in Vermont. Polly STONE was born on 25 Jun 1793. Hon., Rev. Elijah LEONARD and Polly STONE had the following children:

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Lewis Corydon LEONARD.

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Elijah LEONARD , Jr..

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Lyman Stone LEONARD.

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Delos White LEONARD.

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v.

Clarissa Adelia LEONARD.

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Mary Maria LEONARD.

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Sarah Anne LEONARD.