of Putnam County, Ohio · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John Leffler d. 1857
John Leffler⚭ Nancy Myres
childrenLevi Leffler · Daniel Leffler · Mary Leffler · Catherine Leffler · Peter Leffler · Leah Leffler · David Leffler · Caroline Leffler · Elizabeth Leffler
Their story
What the record says
Native of Maryland, of German descent.
Came to Ohio single, married Nancy Myres in Fairfield County.
First a butcher, later a farmer.
Brought family to Putnam County about 1852, bought woodland and cleared it.
Died about 1857 (five years after arrival).
Well educated, taught school, a Democrat, held township offices including magistrate.
Devoted Lutheran.
Nine children.
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