The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
Philip Leonard was born on 16 November 1756, in Rowan County, North Carolina, the son of Valentine Sr and Elizabeth (Wallacher) Leonard.
He enrolled as a Private in the Rowan County, North Carolina militia along with his father and several of his brothers. In 1780, he was paid one hundred and five pounds for his services.
Philip returned home and married Anna Maria Shoaf in 1782. They had the following known children together:
Susanna was born on 21 July 1783 and married Adam Hedrick.
John Heinrich "Henry" was born on 13 January 1785 and married Anna Marie Waggoner.
Elizabeth was born on 5 May 1787.
Philip was born in about 1789 and married Elizabeth Kepley.
Mary was born in about 1790.
Eve was born in 1791 and married Christian Sappenfield
Leah was born in about 1795.
Molly was born in 1801 and married Valentine Sauer.
Solomon was born on 4 April 1803 and married Mary Young.
The Patriot died sometime around 1830 in Davidson County, North Carolina. He is buried near his father and several brothers in Lexington's Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery.
Sources:
Wills (Davidson County, North Carolina), 1823-1843, pages 134-135.
Haun, Weynette Park, North Carolina Revolutionary Army Accounts, Vol. IX, North Carolina. Durham.
Old Pilgrim Lutheran Church Records, Lexington, North Carolina, 1757-1848, page 5, FamilySearch film 007842348
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