Harrison County Iowa Genealogy

HISTORY OF HARRISON COUNTY, IOWA, 1891
BIOGRAPHIES
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ABEL P. LEACH

Abel P. LEACH, who is a native of New York, came to Harrison County in 1867. He was born in Corland County, NY, October 6, 1842. He is a son of Christopher W. and Lusetta (LIVERMORE) LEACH, natives of New York State. Our subject's grandfather and grandmother on the paternal side, were Jonathan and Lydia (PETTINGILL) LEACH, of Massachusetts. The father lives in New York State, but the mother died in June, 1875. Our subject's early life was spent in the Empire State, receiving his education at the common schools. In 1863 he commenced to work for himself. He worked on a farm in Pennsylvania, about six months, then remained at home until 1865, when he went to Ohio, and remained until 1867, then came to Marshalltown, iowa, and from there came to Harrison County, and located in Little Sioux Township, where in 1869 he bought land on section 26, where he owns one hundred and eighty acres, sixty acres of which are under the plow. Upon coming to the county our subject had but little means, and has made what he now possesses through his own efforts.

Florence SEARL became his wife in June 1877. She is the daughter of Constance R., and Cyrena (LANGWORTHY) SEARL, both of whom are living.

In our subject's father's family there were thirteen children, Abel being the fifth child. Eleven of the family are still living.

Our subject and his wife are the parents of three children: Katie G., Emma L., and Louis E., all belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Politically, Mr. LEACH believes in the principles of the Democratic party.

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