Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Tree

BIRTH K4Y1-9DZ ​ The 1860 Census recorded Henry was born in Vermont in 1797

CHILI, MONROE, NEW YORK      The congregation of Disciples as associated at Thornapple first had its existence in the families of Calvin G.Hill and Henry Leonard, who, in the fall of the year 1835, emigrated to this place from the county of Monroe, N.Y., and who were the first families settled in the surveyed township for agricultural purposes, who agreed immediately after their settlement to meet together on Lord’s day at each other’s houses to keep the ordinances, and for social worship and edification. (History of Allegan and Barry counties, Michigan, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of their Prominent Men and Pioneers, Crisfield Johnson, D. W. Ensign& Co., Philadelphia, p. 492-3.https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/251116-history-of-allegan-and-barry-counties-michigan?viewer=1&offset=0#page=599&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q=)

1830 CENSUS Chili, Monroe, New York: Henry Leonard (looks like Leonardo or Leonards). Males: 1 under five, 2 males 5-10 and 1 male 15-20 and 1 male 30-40. Females: 1 under five; 2 females 10-15; 1 female 15-20 and one female 30-40. Henry and Betsey with her six children and their two children together. ("United States Census, 1830," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YY8-SXN4?cc=1803958&wc=35Y4-LLW%3A1588472203%2C1588474602%2C1588473621 : 14 August 2015), New York > Monroe > Chili > image 3 of 24; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)

1840 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan: Henry Leonard. 2 males 10-15 and 1 male 15-20. One male age 50-60. Females: 1 age 10-15; 1 age 20-30; 1 age 40-50. Henry and Betsey with their blended family. ("United States Census, 1840," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYL-9J7T?cc=1786457&wc=31SV-R7T%3A1588666582%2C1588666635%2C1588669272 : 24 August 2015), Michigan > Barry > Johnstown Township > image 8 of 9; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

1850 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan non-population Schedule, taken 24 August 1850: Henry Leonard. He has 35 acres of improved land; 90 acres of unimproved land. Cash value of farm is $1,200. He has 5 horses and 2 milk cows. Value of farm equipment $5. Other cattle: 4; Sheep 40; pigs 16. Value of livestock: $250; Bushels of wheat: 150; bushels of rye: 50; bushels of Indian corn 30.

1860 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan: Henry Leonard, age 63, born about 1797 in Vermont. Value of real estate: $3,000; Value of personal estate: $900. Living in the household are Orren Leonard, age 28, born New York; Mary Leonard, age 32, born New York; Maiora Leonard, age 2, born Michigan; and Charles Leonard, age 10 months, born in Michigan. (Taken July 18, which means his wife probably died during or soon after childbirth, about Sept-Dec., 1859.) ("United States Census, 1860," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GBSQ-TGJ?cc=1473181&wc=7QGH-BMW%3A1589428970%2C1589430002%2C1589430085 : 24 March 2017), Michigan > Barry > Thornapple > image 22 of 23; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," database, <i>Fold3.com</i> (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)

THORNAPPLE, BARRY, MICHIGAN The following are references to Henry Leonard from <i>The History of Allegan and Barry counties, Michigan, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of their Prominent Men and Pioneers</i>, Crisfield Johnson, D. W.Ensign & Co., Philadelphia https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/251116-history-of-allegan-and-barry-counties-michigan?viewer=1&offset=0#page=599&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= P. 33 - William Lewis denominated his log tavern the“Mansion House,” and hung a sign bearing that name on an oak-tree standing near the door. It attained a widespread reputation, but was generally known as the Yankee Springs House. (The origin of this name dates back to the previous year, when Henry Leonard and family, including a youth named Charles Paul, were moving into Thornapple. They were from one of the New England states, and while they were stopping for luncheon at the excellent springs mentioned above, a stranger joined them, who was also from that part of the Union. One of the party remarked, “We are all Yankees,” and suggested that the springs should be called Yankee Springs. Charles Paul hewed the bark off the side of a large oak, and cut the words “Yankee Springs” upon it. The name was adopted by the public…” p. 50 - On March 24, 1836 Barry County was organized. One of the Supervisors chosen was Henry Leonard. p. 67 – Henry Leonard of Thornapple elected Coroner April 4,1839; term commenced immediately for one year. p. 402-403 - “In March, 1836, the township of Barry was formed, comprising the whole territory of Barry County. The first town-meeting was held in what is now Prairieville, at the house of C.W. Spalding, on the 4th of April, 1836. Mr. Spalding was chosen moderator, and Orville Barnes clerk…(Probably only) 13 electors…and each man went home at night bearing the honor and responsibility of from one to three offices. The electors…Henry Leonard.”      “At the next meeting in 1837 the number of voters had increased to 36.” Henry Leonard appointed Assessor. In 1837 36 voters again, including Henry Leonard.          “On the 6th day of March, 1838, an act was approved by which the township of Barry, then comprising the whole county, was divided into the four townships of Hastings, Thornapple, Johnstown, and Barry.” p. 413 - On January 28, 1838 a wedding too place at the town of Carlton. “Squire Henry Leonard of Middleville walked over to Carlton through a deep snow” to perform the wedding. p. 487-88 copied: Henry Leonard an early settler of Thornapple, kept a tavern and inn on the road to Grand Rapids p. 487 - “In the fall of 1835 Henry Leonard entered the new settlement (of Thornapple) with his family and located upon a farm on section 22, which he had bought of Calvin G. Hill, and upon which his son Orrin Leonard now lives. With Henry Leonard came his stepson, Charles Paull, a carpenter, who was then a young bachelor. Mr. Paull was the pioneer carpenter in the settlement…” p. 489 – Henry Leonard was one of the inspectors of election at the first meeting of Thornapple on April 2, 1838. At that meeting he was elected Clerk and Overseer of the Poor. In 1841 he was elected Justice of the Peace. In 1842 H. Leonard was again appointed Justice. p. 492-493 - “The Old Disciple Church: The first public religious services in Thornapple township were held according to the faith of those known as Disciples or Campbellites. Calvin G. Hill and Henry Leonard were members of that denomination, and soon after their settlement in Thornapple took measures to afford the infant community the privilege of public worship.An old church-record relates that ‘The congregation of Disciples as associated at Thornapple first had its existence in the families of Calvin G. Hill and Henry Leonard, who, in the fall of the year 1835, emigrated to this place from the county of Monroe, N.Y., and who were the first families settled in the surveyed township for agricultural purposes, who agreed immediately after their settlement to meet together on Lord’s day at each other’s houses to keep the ordinances, and for social worship and edification.      “Appointed Calvin G. Hill as moderator and to officiate in the administration of the ordinances, which practice has continued. The Disciples, having multiplied, deem it necessary in the order of events now to perfect a more complete organization, do this 12th day of February, 1843, appoint C. G. Hill and Henry Leonard to prepare a book of record with the names of the several individuals attached to the congregation.’      “On the same day (Feb. 12, 1843) Luther Goodrich was elected to the office of bishop, or overseer, of the congregation, and A. C. Hill to the office of clerk.”      “A list of the persons who became members of the church during 1843 is here given as follows: (On the list were) Lucy Paull, Caroline Leonard, Lemuel Paull, Henry Leonard, Charles Paull, Betsey Leonard, Eliza Paull.

MARRIAGE (1) Married Betsey Sperry at Chili Monroe, New York 22 June 1821. (Undocumented on Family Search) She is named as the mother of Orin and Henry is named as his father on Orin's death record. This was a second marriage for Betsey. She had previously married Lemuel Paull in January 1808 at Bloomfield, Ontario, New York. He died 27 July 1820 at Chili, Monroe, New York, leaving Betsey with 6 children, from under 1 year old to age 11. Those children went with Betsey and Henry to Michigan. On Page 487 of the History of Allegan and Barry Counties, Charles Paull is named as the step-son of Henry Leonard.