PSALMS Hymns WATTS 1817 Pocket LEATHER Bible AMERICAN Leonard FAMILY Civil War

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The Psalms of David : Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian Use and Worship. A new edition, in which the Psalms omitted by Dr. Watts are versified, local passages are altered, and a number of Psalms are versified anew in proper metres. To the Psalms is added, a selection of Hymns. By Timothy Dwight. Watts, Isaac.Hartford: Silus Andrus, Rochester, E. Peck, 1817. Small 4.5" x 2.75" x 1.5" hand sized collection of spiritual songs by the famous Issac Watts. Bound in full gilt adorned deep red leather (gilt borders, also gilt design and title on spine, JANE LEONARD stamped in gilt to front cover). Contains both Psalms and Hymns, Hymns have a separate section. Covers show lighter wear w/wear to the edges. Interior shows use but in solid shape, no pages detached but moderate staining and browning. Marbled endpapers, both signed by former owners, Jane M Leonard opf Lowville NY. Also rear EP signed by her brother, George Leonard, who was killed in action during the Civil War! See below! RARE Early American Psalms of David by Watts with Civil War connections! PROVENANCE:JANE M. LEONARD (sister) and GEORGE LEONARD (brother- KIA Civil War) Stephen, oldest son of Phinehas and Sybil (Leonard) Leonard, was born Oct. 29, 1783, at West Springfield, Mass., and died in Lowville, New York, March 13, 1869. In 180 2, Mr. Leonard removed to Skaneateles, New York, where he remained two or three years and then located at Lowville, same state, which was his home until his death. He early identified himself with the progress and development of the town, and became one of its most highly respected and influential citizens. He embarked in business in partnership with James H. Leonard, a relative, which business firm continued nearly a quarter of a century. In 1809 Mr. Leonard received the appoitment of postmaster at Lowville, under the administration of President Madison, and held this office until President Polk took his office, in 1845, a period of thirty-six years. He was a friend of education, andin 1808, in company with twenty-four other citizens of Lowville, applied to the Regents of the State University of New York, for the academy which was afterwards located at Lowville. He served as trustee of this institution nearly forty years, and always gave the enterprise his heartiest support. He contributed liberally to all good causes, and was a true friend to the poor and distressed. He was a member of the Presbyterian Society in Lowville, from its beginning, in 1820, being one of the trustees, which post he held many years; he was one of the earnest supporters of the society, and a regular attendant at its services. He was identified with many movements for education and charity, and his memory has been blessed by hundreds. He was a public-spirited citizen, and took great pride in the growth and achievements of his adopted town. Mr. Leonard married, Dec. 11, 1806, Jane, daughter of General Walter Martin, founder and first proprietor to reside in Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York; born in Salem, New York, Feb. 16, 1788, she came with her parents to Lewis County in March, 1802. They settled in a wilderness, and there had to endure the hardships common to frontier life. Mrs. Leonard died May 4, 1871, in Lowville, two years after her husband passed away. Their children were: Jane Anne, born Sept. 4, 1807, died July 22, 1810; Christina, Aug. 14, 1809, died Aug. 22, 1812; Martin, Sept. 29, 1811, died Aug. 14, 1814; Alexander, Dec. 25, 1813, died Dec. 22, 1819; Jane Maria, July 10, 1816 , married Francis B. Morse; Cornelia, Dec. 20, 1819; Elizabeth, Dec. 20, 1821, married Reverend L. W. Norton; John, April 8, 1824; Charles P. and George C. , twins, Aug. 22, 1826; and Lewis, March 30, 1832, died Aug. 27, 1853. At the beginning of the war of the rebellion, George C. Leonard enlisted in Company B., Ninety-fourth New York volunteers, and lost his life in service, dying at Ely's ford, on the Rapidan river, in Virginia, Dec. 1, 1863; besides the important battle of Gettysburg, he too... read more

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