Hester (Ruby) Leinard

Hester (Ruby) Leinard is the only ancestor in my tree who shares my birthday!  On a recent trip to Topeka, I was able to learn a little bit more about Hester.

She was born in Cumberland, Allegheny County, Maryland in 1813/14.

In 1823 she moved with her parents to Harrison County Ohio

At the age of 18 she joined the Methodist Episcopal church.

On May 8th, 1838, she married Jacob Leinard.  They had 6 children:

b. 1839 - Elizabeth d. 1897

b. 1840 - Anna Christeny d. 1906 - Sophia (Thornburg) Boyd's mother

b. 1843 - Martha Matilda d. 1844

b. 1846 - John Worthington d. 1917

b. 1849 - Samantha d. 1852

b. 1852 - Melville Cox d. 1939

In 1852 the family moved to Winterset, Madison County, Iowa.  They lived in Lincoln Township and farmed there.

Hester died April 14, 1888.  They are buried in the Winterset City cemetery.