LEIGAN, George A

LEIGAN, George A

Male Abt 1878 - 1912  (34 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  LEIGAN, George A was born about 1878 in Kansas, USA (son of LEIGAN, Charles and RUE, Josephine); died on 16 Dec 1912 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1904, Phillipines

    Notes:

    Died:
    Mrs. E.S. Jenkins received a message Monday telling of the death of her brother, George A Leigan, at Hollister, Calif. Mr. Leigan formerly lived here. Mrs. Wm. Grimm of this city is also a sister.

    George married BOWDEN, Elizabeth on 16 Aug 1905 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  LEIGAN, Charles was born on 2 Sep 1848 in Jefferson City, Cole, MO USA; died on 31 Jul 1900 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States; was buried on 31 Jul 1900 in Neodesha Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson, KS USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: From Wilson County Sun Charles Leigan Dead. Died, at his residence three miles southwest of Neodesha, Kansas, early on the morning of July 31, 1900, Charles Leigan, aged 51 years, 10 months and 29 days. Tho funeral occurred on the afternoon of the same day, conducted by Rev. J. A. Smith, interment being made in the City cemetery. Deceased was born near Jefferson City, Mo., from which place he emigrated to Jefferson county, Kansas, with his parents in 1855. In the early 70's he came to Noodesha where later he married Josephine Rue, the daughter of 'Squire Rue who then owned what is now N. M. Tanquary's farm. Mr. and Mrs. Leigan have since their marriage resided in the vicinity of Neodesha and have raised nine children, four boys and five girls, all of whom are at home with their mother except two. W. J. C. Leigan is married and lives south of town and a daughter has become Mrs. Lucy Jenkins. The cause of Mr. Leigan's death was cancer of the lip with which he had been afflicted for more than two years.
    • Cause of Death: Cancer of the lip
    • Arrival: 1855, Kansas, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Old Add, Block 1, Lot 401, Space 6

    Charles married RUE, Josephine on 22 Jul 1872 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States. Josephine (daughter of RUE, Garrett C. and STEWART, Sarah Ann) was born on 17 Dec 1856 in Ohio, USA; died on 2 Nov 1915 in Brayton, Audobon, IA USA; was buried on 6 Nov 1915 in Neodesha Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson, KS USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  RUE, Josephine was born on 17 Dec 1856 in Ohio, USA (daughter of RUE, Garrett C. and STEWART, Sarah Ann); died on 2 Nov 1915 in Brayton, Audobon, IA USA; was buried on 6 Nov 1915 in Neodesha Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson, KS USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: From the Neodesha Daily Sun: Funeral of Mrs Beers Tomorrow The remains of Mrs. D.B. Beers will arrive this afternoon from Grayton, Iowa, and will be taken direct to the home of Mrs. E.S. Jenkins, 712 Indiana. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, at 2 o'clock from the Christian Church conducted by Elder Wm. E. L. Shane, assisted by the Rev. I. B. Pulliam. The husband, two sons and two daughters will accompany the remains, one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Clark, being unable to stand the trip. Josephine Rue was born in Ohio December 17, 1856. She came with her parents to Johnson county, Kansas in 1865 and to Neodesha in 1868, locating on the farm now owned by N. M. Tanquary, which her father, G. C. Rue, purchased before the town of Neodesha was established, when there was nothing but a trading post at the foot of the Little Bear mound. She was united in marriage with Charles Leigan July 22, 1872. To that union was born 11 children, four boys and seven girls. Two children died in infancy and one son, Geo. A, died December 16, 1912 at Hollister, Calif. Those surviving her are W. J. C., of Bartlesville, Okla, C. T. of Atlantic, W.R. and Mrs. Alma Leigan, of Brayton, Mrs. Blanch Clark of Spaulding, Iowa, and Mrs. Estella Goodwin of Wyota, Iowa, Mrs. E. S. Jenkins and Mrs. Wm. Grimm of Neodesha. Mr. Leigan died July 31, 1900. Mr. Leigan was a farmer and they lived near Neodesha most of the time and in the city at intervals, and with the exception of two years spent in California shortly after their marriage, this vicinity was their home until Mr. Leigan's death. They reared a large family and eight children survive the mother. Mrs. Leigan was indeed a pioneer of this section and faced with courage and energy the conflicts and trials of early life in the new country, always faithful to the duties of a mother and was a true help-mate to her husband, ever ready to help however strenuous the task. She joined the Christian Church early in life and was a faithful and consistent woman and a kind and obliging neighbor and friend and will be sadly missed by her children and friends. December 24, 1902, Mrs. Leigan was married to D. B. Beers of Brayton, who with her mother, one brother and four sisters in California, eight children and sixteen grand-children, survive her.
    • Census: 1859, Gardner, Johnson, KS, USA
    • Census: 17 Jul 1865, Gardner, Johnson, KS, USA
    • Census: 16 Jun 1870, Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States

    Notes:

    Census:
    Rue Garret C / Arrived April 1 1858 / 1 other adult in household / 3 children / 5 total

    Census:
    388 / 419 / Josephine Rue / 8 / F / / / / Ohio / S / 1-

    Census:
    J Rue | Age 13 | White | Female | At School | | Born in Ohio

    Died:
    Mrs. Beer, the wife of Uncle Davy Beer of Brayton died suddenly at her home in Brayton, November 2nd at 2:00 pm. Mrs. Beer was 58 years old and the mother of eight children, five of whom lived at home with her, two live in Kansas, and one in Oklahoma. Uncle Dave, who is 76 years old and the children has the sympathy of everyone in their bereavement. The funeral will be at the home in Brayton at one o’clock today, and the interment will be made at Neodesha, the county seat of Wilson, KS.

    Buried:
    PLOT Old Add, Block 1, Lot 401, Space 7

    Children:
    1. LEIGAN, William was born about 1876 in Kansas, USA.
    2. 1. LEIGAN, George A was born about 1878 in Kansas, USA; died on 16 Dec 1912 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.
    3. LEIGAN, Ellie was born in 1880 in Kansas, USA; died on 14 Apr 1881 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  RUE, Garrett C. was born on 5 Jan 1824 in Lemon, Butler, Ohio (son of RUE, Theodorus C and COUWENHOVEN, Ann); died on 14 Jul 1890 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA; was buried on 20 Jul 1890 in IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Esquire Rue / Squire Rue
    • Obituary: From Hollister Free Lance: Died -- RUE -- at Hollister, Jul. 18, Garrett C. RUE, a native of Ohio, aged 66 years. [suicide by hanging] funeral on Sunday, the remains being interred in the IOOF cemetery moved to Hollister in 1881...leaves a wife & 8 children, as follows: Mrs. George AUSTIN, Mrs. W.S. FROST, Mrs. Q.V.R. SERLES, Mrs. Charles LIEGAN, Mrs. Wm. GARNER, Mrs. A. LEAVITT, Charles & Frederick RUE and Miss Sylvia RUEÖ]
    • Cause of Death: Suicide by hanging
    • Residence: 1850, Lemon, Butler, Ohio
    • Arrival: 1 Apr 1858, Gardner, Johnson, KS, USA
    • Census: 1859, Gardner, Johnson, KS, USA
    • Occupation: 1860, Merchant
    • Residence: 1860, Gardner, Johnson Co, Kansas Territory
    • Elected: Between 1865 and 1866, Kansas House of Representatives, District 34, Gardner, Johnson County
    • Census: 17 Jul 1865, Gardner, Johnson, KS, USA
    • Residence: 17 Jul 1865, Gardner, Johnson, Kansas
    • Civil: 4 Jan 1866, Civil monetary claim filed by William W. Watson
    • Civil: 16 Apr 1866, Civi Petition in Error filed against GC Rue by Christin Ann Bone
    • Civil: 10 Jan 1867, Civil monetary claim filed by John H. Sponable against "J.C. Rue"
    • Civil: 18 Mar 1867, Civil monetary claim filed by I. P. C. Davis
    • Civil: 13 May 1867, Civil monetary claim filed by D. A. Millington
    • Census: 16 Jun 1870, Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas
    • Residence: 1880, Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States
    • Emigration: 18 Nov 1881, Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States
    • Misc. Event: 2 Aug 1887, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA

    Notes:

    Piecing together Garrett Rue's life, he appears to have been a troubled individual. He got off to a reasonable start, the son of a farmer in western Ohio. HIs father died when he was in his mid-twenties, and he was the executor of the estate, which appeared to leave very little to the descendants. His marriage to Sarah occurred only 5 months before the birth of his first daughter, Annie. Following his move to Kansas in the early 1860's, he appeared to be on a better track, serving as one of the first state legislators there. But he appears to have gotten into a number of legal disputes in Johnson County, mainly financial, and later moved to Neodosha. Once he and the family made it west to Hollister in late 1880s, more problems seemed to follow. His wife filed claims of assault against Garrett, and essentially divorced him. He ultimately hanged himself in 1890.

    From the Neodesha Register 11 Feb 1898:

    Then and Now.

    Tbe Citizen's '"Twenty-two Years Ago," column is to a few old cranks the most interesting part of the paper. We note in that portion of it chronicling Neodesha News, that "Ex-squire Rue is numbered with the new converts of tbe M. E. church", and that "The revival at the Methodist church has led to the conversion of about forty persons." What reminiscences are awakened in the minds of the old settlers when he sees the name of "Squire Rue." the fiery, redheaded giant, to whom every one gave the full half of the road. He settled on the place now owned by N. M. Tanquary, about 1868 and lived there until he sold out in 1881 to Mr. Tanquary. He went from here to California, and some time afterward took his departure from this world. He was a big grenerous man of fiery temper who feared nothing.

    Arrival:
    Rue Garret C / Arrived April 1 1858 / 1 other adult in household / 3 children / 5 total

    Census:
    Rue Garret C / Arrived April 1 1858 / 1 other adult in household / 3 children / 5 total

    Census:
    388 / 419 / G. C. Rue / 41 / M / Merchant / 600 / 3000 / Ohio / M

    Census:
    Found as “D C Ren”, though entries clearly identify this as Garrett and family.

    Emigration:
    G. C. Rue and family, of Neodesha, left for Southern California on Monday, taking the Frisco road to Wichita. They go to California to make it their home. 'Squire Rue was one of the pioneer settlers of Neodesha-tp., and an old resident of Kansas. Prior to his removal to Wilson-co. he lived near Gardner, Johnson-co, and once represented a district up there in the legislature.

    Misc. Event:
    Charged and convicted of Battery, fined $10

    Buried:
    JPG, Genealogy/Reunion/headstones/Headstone - Garret & Sarah Rue.jpg, Garrett Rue and Sarah Stewart (Rue), HEADSTONE

    Garrett married STEWART, Sarah Ann on 17 Jan 1855 in Butler, Ohio. Sarah (daughter of STEWART, Unknown and BROWN, ?) was born on 1 May 1836 in Pennsylvania; died on 15 Jan 1932 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA; was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  STEWART, Sarah Ann was born on 1 May 1836 in Pennsylvania (daughter of STEWART, Unknown and BROWN, ?); died on 15 Jan 1932 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA; was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1859, Gardner, Johnson, KS, USA
    • Census: 17 Jul 1865, Gardner, Johnson, KS, USA
    • Census: 16 Jun 1870, Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States
    • Residence: 1880, Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, United States
    • Residence: 1900, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA
    • Residence: 1916, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California

    Notes:

    Per affadavit of insanity, mother's maiden name was Brown, and there were three other siblings, all dead by 1929.

    Census:
    Rue Garret C / Arrived April 1 1858 / 1 other adult in household / 3 children / 5 total

    Census:
    388 / 419 / S. A. Rue / 38 / F / / / / Pennsylvania / M-

    Census:
    S A Rue | Age 33 | White | Female | Occ = Keeping House | | Born in Pennsylvania

    Residence:
    Shown as Inmate at Agnews State Hospital (Insane): Sarah La Rue. No other information, as appears the standard for other inmates.

    Buried:
    JPG, Genealogy/Reunion/headstones/Headstone - Garret & Sarah Rue.jpg, Garrett Rue and Sarah Stewart (Rue), HEADSTONE

    Notes:

    Married:
    “Married on the 17th Day of January, 1855, by the Rev. R. H. Brush, Garret C Rue and Sarah Stewart

    Divorce Filed:
    Sheriff record showing summons served to Garrett by Sarah, and assume this will filing for divorce

    Children:
    1. RUE, Anna Marie was born on 19 Jul 1855 in Butler, Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1938 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.
    2. 3. RUE, Josephine was born on 17 Dec 1856 in Ohio, USA; died on 2 Nov 1915 in Brayton, Audobon, IA USA; was buried on 6 Nov 1915 in Neodesha Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson, KS USA.
    3. RUE, Charles Whitedeer was born in Nov 1858 in Butler, Ohio; died on 19 Dec 1909 in Braithwaite, Washita, OK, United States.
    4. RUE, Mary Francis was born in Oct 1861 in Johnson Co, Kansas; died in 1932; was buried in Colma, CA, USA.
    5. RUE, Olive Esalia was born in Feb 1864 in Johnson Co, Kansas; died on 1 Dec 1927 in San Benito Co., CA; was buried on 3 Dec 1927 in IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.
    6. RUE, Lucy A was born in Sep 1866 in Johnson Co, Kansas; died on 7 Dec 1900 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA; was buried on 9 Dec 1900 in IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.
    7. RUE, Minnie was born in Mar 1871 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas; died on 11 Nov 1933 in San Francisco, CA; was buried in Colma, CA, USA.
    8. RUE, Fred Conover was born on 26 Jan 1874 in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas; died on 11 Jan 1935 in Veterans Home, Yountville, Napa, CA, USA; was buried in Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery, Yountville, Napa, CA, USA.
    9. RUE, Sylvia was born on 2 Jun 1880 in KANSAS; died on 6 Mar 1975 in Martinez, Contra Costa, California.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  RUE, Theodorus CRUE, Theodorus C was born in 1793 in Freehold, Monmouth, NJ; was christened on 5 May 1793 in Old Tennent Church, Manalapan, Monmouth, NJ (son of RUE, Matthew and BOWERS, Eliza); died on 2 Jul 1852 in Lemon, Butler, Ohio; was buried in Middletown Cemetery Sq08_L08, Section 28, Lemon Twp, Butler, OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Physical Description: Very large -- 385 lbs
    • Obituary: From the Greenville Journal, Greenville Ohio A Large Man. The Middletown(0.) Emblem announces the death in that vicinity, on Thursday last, of Mr. Theodore Rue, and says that he was as large a man, doubtless, as could be found in the State of Ohio. His weight was 385 pounds.
    • Military: 1 Jul 1813, War of 1812, Pvt, NJ Detailed Militia
    • Possessions: 1822, Lemon, Butler, Ohio
    • Residence: 1830, Lemon, Butler, Ohio
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1840, Lemon, Butler, Ohio, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Lemon, Butler, Ohio

    Theodorus married COUWENHOVEN, Ann before 1823. Ann (daughter of COUWENHOVEN, Garret and SCHENCK, Antje) was born in Sep 1790 in New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  COUWENHOVEN, AnnCOUWENHOVEN, Ann was born in Sep 1790 in New Jersey (daughter of COUWENHOVEN, Garret and SCHENCK, Antje).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Ann Conover \ Ann Covenhoven
    • Residence: 1850, Lemon, Butler, Ohio
    • Residence: 1860, Franklin, Warren, Ohio

    Children:
    1. RUE, William was born before May 1823 in Lemon, Butler, Ohio; died before 1850 in Lemon, Butler, Ohio; was buried before 1860 in Middletown Cemetery Sq08_L08, Section 28, Lemon Twp, Butler, OH.
    2. 6. RUE, Garrett C. was born on 5 Jan 1824 in Lemon, Butler, Ohio; died on 14 Jul 1890 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA; was buried on 20 Jul 1890 in IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.
    3. RUE, Maria was born on 8 Oct 1827 in Lemon, Butler, Ohio; died on 23 Apr 1906 in Warren, Ohio; was buried on 28 Apr 1906 in Woodhill Cemetery.
    4. RUE, Lafayette Schenck was born on 8 Sep 1829 in “Ben Morgan Farm”, Lemon, Butler, Ohio; died on 24 May 1908 in Warren, OH; was buried on 27 May 1908 in Woodhill Cemetery, Franklin, Warren, OH, USA.

  3. 14.  STEWART, Unknown was born in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Unknown married BROWN, ?. ? was born in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  BROWN, ? was born in Pennsylvania, USA.
    Children:
    1. 7. STEWART, Sarah Ann was born on 1 May 1836 in Pennsylvania; died on 15 Jan 1932 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA; was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA.
    2. STEWART, Edward C was born on 7 Feb 1842 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Mar 1910 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; was buried on 14 Mar 1910 in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO USA.



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