Philip Leonard

Lydia’s husband Philip Leonard was born 14 Aug 1705 in Raynham, Bristol, Mass. His parents were John Leonard (1668 – 1748) and Mary King (1676 – 1748.) Philip died 11 Mar 1788 in Raynham, Bristol, Mass.

Philip’s will was dated June 12, 1782, bequeathing his personal estate to his wife Lydia. After her death the property was to be divided in five equal parts, a fifth to go to his daughter Judith and her heirs, a fifth to daughter Lydia, another to daughter Esther, and another fifth to daughter Tabitha. The son, David, received real estate and was named the executor. Children, born at Raynham:

Children of Lydia and Philip:

i. Judith Leonard b. 14 Feb 14, 1742 Raynham, Bristol, Mass.; m. 29 Nov 1759 – Raynham, Bristol, Mass to Joseph Bassett (b. 6 Mar 1726 in Norton, Bristol, Mass – d, 2 Feb 1775 – Taunton, Bristol, Mass). His parents were Jeremiah Bassett (1678 – 1768) and Mary Felch (1695 – 1776) Judith and Joseph had three children born between 1760 and 1768.

ii. Philip Leonard b. 14 Aug 1743 Raynham, Bristol, Mass.;, died before his father 16 Jan 1774 – Raynham, Bristol, Mass;

iii. Lydia Leonard b. 12 Jan 1744 Raynham, Bristol, Mass.; d. 5 May 1775 – Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire; m. 27 Feb 1766 – Raynham to David Britton (b. 14 Jun 1741 in Raynham – d. 21 Nov 1833 in Westmoreland, NH). His parents were Ebenezer Britton (1715 – 1788) and Tabitha Leonard (1718 – 1749). Lydia and David had four children born between 1766 and 1775.

iv, David Leonard b. 20 Jul 1745 Raynham, Bristol, Mass.; d. 3 Oct 1811; m1. [__?__] Hines; m2. 27 Feb 1755 Taunton, Bristol, Mass to Mary Briggs (b. 6 Nov 1756 in Raynham – d. 09 Feb 1834 in Taunton) Her parents were James Briggs ( – 1793( and Damaris White. David and Mary had eleven children.

He removed to Vermont and was living at Guilford in that state in 1790. near the present town of Dover.

v. Rebecca Leonard b. 28 Jul 1747 Raynham, Bristol, Mass.; d. Before 1782; m, 3 Apr 1773 – Raynham to Reuben Andrews

vi. Reuben Leonard, b. 21 Jun 1749 Raynham, Bristol, Mass; d. 4 Jan 1754 – Raynham,

vii. Esther Leonard ; b. 1755; d. 25 Sep 1827 – Raynham, Bristol, Mass; m. 1777 to Stephen Williams (b. 10 Nov 1752 in Bristol, Bay Colony, Mass – d. 26 Dec 1847 in Raynham, Bristol, Mass) Esther and Stephen had at least two children: Stephen (b. 1777) and Enos )b. 1778)

viii. Tabitha Leonard . b. After 1754 in Raynham,Bristol,Mass; m. Charles Frazier Tabitha and Charles had three children born between 1793 and 1797.

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