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Harvey Leonard, the third son of Jonathan and Persis (Hencher) Leonard, was born at Parma, New York. There he married Hannah Clark, the daughter of Ethan A. and Lavina (Lockwood) Clark, and began working in a local saw mill. In 1835, however, he joined his brothers William H. and Jason by settling in Highland, purchasing 80 acres in the southwest quarter of Section 15 (the northwest corner of Milford and West Wardlow Roads). He also acquired additional property originally taken up by his uncle, Silas Leonard, and built a log cabin on the east side of Milford Road. In 1840, however, Harvey left the farm and went to Allegan County to work in a saw mill, where he was accidentally killed circa 1842. His wife, Hannah, died several years later on February 20, 1848, leaving four children: (i) William E. Leonard, who removed to Port Huron, Michigan; (ii) Persis L. Leonard; (iii) Jonathan Clark Leonard, of whom more later; and (iv) Harvey Leonard. Seen here is the patent issued to Harvey Leonard for his land in Section 15.
