Defiance Democrat-Column 2-page 7 Thursday Nov. 14, 1895

DEATH OF A PIONEER

Peter Leonhard, one of the most highly respected pioneer farmers of Adams township, died Saturday, Nov. 9, aged 84 years, 6 months and 28 days. Funeral services Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 9 o'clock, at St. Michael's church, North Ridge. Mr. Leonhard came to this country over forty years ago from Steinwenden, Bavaria. He located first in Cleveland, where he lived four years. From that place he came to Defiance county, where he settled down for life as a farmer. He hewed a farm out of the wilderness and raised a large family of children, who are all grown up and married except one. In the death of Mr. Leonhard the people of Adams township have lost an excellent citizen, one who has done his full share to help improve the country and leave a name to be remembered with respect among all his fellowmen. This paper extends to the family of the deceased its heartfelt sympathy in their affliction.

(name spelled incorrectly in news item-should be Lenhardt)