2. | Richard Leedom (1.William1) was born on 9 Nov 1739 in Richboro, Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Jul 1825 in Narthampton, Bucks County, Pennsyvania; was buried in 1825 in Wrightstown MM Cemetery, Burks County. Notes:
Wrightstown Monthly Meeting Men's Minutes: 2-4-1771 Richard Leedom produces certificate from Abington for himself and 4 sons, William, Jesse, Benjamin and Joseph.
From "The Leedom Family" by Sara A. L. Eachus: Richard and Sarah lived on a large plantation in what was then called Leedomville, and in 1830 renamed Richboro, after his great-grandson, Richard Leedom Thomas, the first postmaster there. Richard was one of the "Fighting Quakers", appearing on the Roll of the Fourth Associated Company of Northampton Township, Bucks Co. captain Henry Lott, dated 19 Aug 1775.
From Elda Bardley: index to " Advertisements and Notices of Interest From Norristown, Penna, Newspapers," comp Judith A.H. Meier, Vol. 2, 1822-1827, on p. 67: " Died on the 5th of July inst. (1825), RICHARD LEEDOM of Richborough, Bucks County, in the 86th year of his age."
Richard married Sarah Twining on 12 May 1762 in Southampton Baptist Church, US. Sarah was born on 26 Aug 1737 in Pennsylvania, America; died on 16 Jul 1816 in Bucks County Pa; was buried in 1816 in Wrightstown, Pa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. William Leedom was born on 9 Jan 1763 in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- 6. Jesse Leedom was born on 27 Sep 1764 in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America.
- 7. Benjamin Leedom was born on 4 Apr 1767 in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America.
- 8. Joseph Leedom was born on 13 Aug 1769 in Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America.
- 9. Richard Leedom was born on 15 Nov 1772 in Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America.
- 10. Elizabeth Leedom was born on 25 Apr 1775 in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America.
- 11. Rachel Leedom was born on 9 May 1778 in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America.
- 12. Sarah Ann Leedom was born on 14 Jan 1780 in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America.
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Richard married Ann Carver on 6 Jan 1818. Ann was born on 14 Apr 1786 in Northampton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, America; died on 4 Mar 1852 in Doylestown, Bucks County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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