Source:
An Illustrated History of Stevens, Ferry,
Okanogan and Chelan Counties,
State of Washington
Western Historical Publishing Company, Publishers
1904
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LUTHER A. LEONARD.
Perhaps no other occupation is so instrumental in uplifting the
people, in bringing forward the higher state of civilization and
aiding progress as that of the educator. True it is that
education, wealth and civilization go hand in hand. Not least
among this worthy class of people are those who by patience,
perseverance and painstaking labor, fill the very important
position of district school teacher. As a successful
member of this band of self sacrificing men and women we mention
Luther A. Leonard, who has for many years taught
successfully in various sections of the United States. In fact.
Mr. Leonard made his own way through the higher
institutions of education by teaching during portions of the
year.
Luther A. Leonard lives two miles south from
Calispell and was born in Decatur, Illinois, on December 16,
1878, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Foster) Leonard,
natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. They came to
Illinois in an early day and are now living on the old
homestead. Our subject has six brothers and sisters, G. W.,
James G., S. T., John, Cotner A., and Harvey K. Mr.
Leonard laid the foundation of his education in Macon
county. Later he entered the Normal at Dixon then studied in the
Bushnell normal, after which he graduated from the Marion
business college, being master of shorthand and type writing.
During the long course of study he had been teaching during
portions of each year. In due time we find Mr.
Leonard in Ritzville following his favorite occupation, then
he came to Stevens county, teaching here for a time, then he
returned to Illinois on a visit but was soon back in the west
teaching school again. In 1899 he bought his present farm
which is especially valuable on account of having seventy acres
of choice meadow land.
Mr. Leonard married Miss Sarah V.,
daughter of Michael and Eleanor (Parke)
Simpson, in 1902. Her parents were natives of Canada
where they remained until their death. Mrs.
Leonard has the following brothers and sisters: Alonzo,
Joseph, Malinda, Melissa, Charles, Anderson, Marion, Kargret,
Eva and Benjamin.
Mr. Leonard is a Democrat. He and his
wife are members of the Christian church and are highly
respected citizens.
Source: An Illustrated History of Stevens, Ferry,
Okanogan and Chelan Counties, State of Washington - Western
Historical Publishing Company, Publishers - 1904 - Page 196 |
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