William H. Leslie and Agnes Witherspoon

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Husband William H. Leslie ¹

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           Born: 27 Apr 1822 - North Beaver Twp, Lawrence Co, PA 1
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         Father: John Leslie (Abt 1762-1835) 1
         Mother: Nancy Gilmore (      -      ) 1

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       Marriage: 30 Nov 1843 2

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Wife Agnes Witherspoon ²

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           Born: 25 Jan 1824 - North Beaver Twp, Lawrence Co, PA 2
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         Father: John Witherspoon (      -      ) 2
         Mother: Margaret [Unk] (      -      ) 2

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Children

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• They had no children.

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General Notes: Husband - William H. Leslie

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He was given the best educational advantages the early schools could afford. He married, and they settled on the farm whereon his wife had been born. He soon became the owner of this farm and made it an ideal home place. In its virgin state, the farm was heavily timbered, but he hewed down the kings of the forest, built a new house and barns, sowed the fields to grain, and set out many acres of fruit. The apples, peaches, plums and pears raised on this farm became famous. It is safe to say that in all that section, there was not 128 acres of land in finer condition, or more carefully tended, than that of Mr. Leslie's.
In 1893, rich in years and prosperous in worldly affairs, Mr. Leslie and wife celebrated their golden wedding.
In his long life he never sought office; his political connections were, however, always strong and well grounded. His advice in public affairs was much sought, and his ripe experience was drawn upon by the leaders in the party of his choice. Mr. Leslie was originally a Whig, but about war-time he cast his lot with the Republican party, of which he was thereafter an ardent supporter. Both Mr. Leslie and his wife were life-long members of the United Presbyterian Church.

1 Editor, Book of Biographies, Lawrence County, PA (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1897), Pg 167.

2 Editor, Book of Biographies, Lawrence County, PA (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1897), Pg 168.