George William Leach

 

            This article is about George William Leach, born 19 Jun 1841 in the Cromwell area, the son of John A. Leach and Nancy Borah; G. W. died 12 Jan 1918 and is buried on a hill on Gentry land at the end of Old Cromwell Road in Prentiss.  The party described in the article was to celebrate his 76^th birthday, June 19, 1917, a few months before he died.  

          G. W. served in the Civil War with the Union forces, the 17^th Kentucky Infantry, participating in the Battle of Shiloh; Sherman’s “March to Atlanta” followed by General Thomas’ march from Atlanta to Nashville. 

          G. W.’s first wife was Josephine Belle, who died in 1889 at age 40.  Seven children were born of that marriage: Vurlura, Emmett, Clyde W., John Vernon, Orville K., Gamalia Shalto, and Otis. 

          The Hartford Herald, 19 March 1890 "George W. Leach living near Green River below Prentice, lost three children last week, all of measles and the effects of the relapse of measles. We can but feel a deep sympathy for Mr. Leach in his deep afflictions, made more distressing on account of his lonely condition, having been bereft of his wife a few months ago." 

          G. W. next married Susan Ann Mefford (Sherrod), on 23 May 1892; Susan was the daughter of daughter of Andrew Jackson Mefford and Pelitha A. Mefford; Susan lived until 30 Dec 1956.  Two children were born of that marriage:  Peletha Mae and Argle Wilbur.