LEONARD/LENNARD connections to Clones 1723 - 1874

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I am descended from James Henry LEONARD b. 1818 Clonnagore, Parish of Clones, MOG, m. Eliza BEACOM 29 Jan. 1841. Parents of James Henry were Christopher LEONARD and Elizabeth SMITH. Known siblings of James Henry are Christopher and Joseph.

IGI throws up the following LEONARD/LENNARD names for Clones. I'm trying to establish any connection to these people since in 1831 the census of the Barony of Dartrey showed a population of only about 8,400 there must be a good chance these people should fit into my family tree.

Ellen LEONARD b. 18 July 1874, Clones - parents James LEONARD and Mary QUIGLEY

Patrick LEONARD b. 14 Nov. 1870 - parents James LEONARD and Mary QUIGLEY

Anne LENNARD , m. Andrew KIDD 5 May 1839. Clones

Mary Anne LEONARD, b. 7 Nov 1869, Clones, - parents James LEONARD and Mary QUIGLEY

Andrew LENNARD, m. Jane HARPUR, 29 Oct. 1824, Clones

Margaret LEONARD, christening 13 Feb 1823, Clones - parents Henry LEONARD and Cathe PARKER

Jane LEONARD, m. Martin Reilly, 29 July 1807, Clones



Rosamund LEONARD, m. Bryan Maguire, 1 Dec 1723. Clones

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Further to the earlier post, the following LEONARDs born in the Parish of Clones served in the His Majesty's forces. I would appreciate if anyone has these on their family tree and can make a connection to Christopher LEONARD or James Henry LEONARD also of the Parish of Clones.

Private James LEONARD, born Clones abt. 1790. Served 9 years 340 days from the 1st Feb 1808 in the 12th Royal Regiment of Lancers. Served in the Peninsula and Waterloo. Height 5' 7", brown hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion. Occupation: labourer.

Private John LEONARD, b. at Roscrea, Co. FER Parish of Clones. Joined First Regiment of Foot 8th August 1836 aged 18 years. Served 10+ years of which 7+ was abroad (Canada, Nova Scotia and West Indies). "Character and conduct has been bad." Must be someone else's relative! Height 5' 9", fair complexion, gray eyes, brown hair.

Private Patrick LEONARD, b. in Parish of Clones in or near the town of Clones. Joined the 74th Foot Regiment on 14 May 1840 aged 17 years 9 months. Served 4 years 158 days including 2.5 years overseas (North America including Montreal in the winter of 1842). "Character has been good." This must be one of mine! He was a labourer. Enlisted for a bounty of 3 pounds 17 shillings and sixpence. Height 5" 5 and a half", fresh complexion, brown eyes and brown hair.

Private Daniel LEONARD, b. 1806 n Parish of Clones in or near the town of Clones. Joined the 74th Highland Foot Regiment on 5 May 1826 aged 20 years. Served 21 years 171 days including 7+ years overseas (North America and West Indies). "His character and conduct have been very good." However, he appeared before a court martial twice - once for use of improper language to a commanding officer and once for neglect of duty. However, he received 3 good conduct badges as well. Height 5' 6 and a half", fair complexion, gray eyes, sandy hair. Received 10 shillings on being attested. Could sign his own name.

Corp. John LEONARD, b. abt. 1785 in the Parish of Clones in or near the town of Clones. Joined Waterford Regiment of Militia aged 20 on 15 June 1805. Served 22 years. Occupation: shoemaker. General conduct was good. Height 5' 4 and half", fair hair, round visage, blue eyes and fair complexion.

The above information was purchased from The National Archives, Kew Richmond Surrey.