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A. F. LEECH, farmer and stock raiser in Jefferson County, Ohio, resides on his valuable farm of 148 acres, which is situated in Section 2, Salem Township. He was born in Cross Creek Township, July 5, 1848, and is a son of Robert and Mary A. (Reed) Leech. Robert Leech ws also born in Cross Creek Township, where he attended school and lived ntil 1859, when he purchased the farm above mentioned and resided in the farm above mentioned and resided in Salem Township during the remainder of his life. He died February 18, 1896, aged eighty years, and his burial was in the Richmond Cemetery. He followed farming and sheep raising. He married Mary A. Reed, daughter of Adam Reed, and she survived her husband until March 1, 1899. They were among the older members of the Two Ridge Presbyterian Church. Of their seven children four are still living. A. F. Leech obtained the larger part of his schooling in Island Creek Township and then learned the carpenter's trade which he followed throughout the county. FOr fifteen years he was also engaged in contracting and during that time built many fine edifices in this section. He was one of the contractors on the Two Ridge Church building. After his marriage he retired from work at his trade and since then has given his attention to agricultural pursuits. His surroundings all indicate a careful man and by remodeling he converted the old residence into a very attractive home. Mr. Leech was married in October, 1899, to Miss Maggie L. Reed, a daughter of Joseph Reed, and they have one son, John R., who was born June 15, 1909. Mr. Leech has never been very active in politics, but always casts his vote for candidates of the Democratic party. He is recognized as one of the solid and reliable men of Salem Township.  Return to Family Tales
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