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Adopted in 1974.

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Birth Certificate lists birthplace as Lydia, Ks (No longer om maps). Father was 27 years old, mother was 24 years old at time of birth.

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Died very suddenly of brain cancer.

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Stayed behind in Germany.

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Living with grandfather and grandmother.

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Adopted in 1969.

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Sue remembers hearing that Samuel died in an accident with a wagon.

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Middle name from Rewerts.

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Identified in the source as a native of Dauphin county.

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Died at the age of 74.

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Can't read age or date in 1900 census.

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Surname Nairn found in Oklahoma Historical Society records.

"LOOKING AFTER FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS IS DISCUSSED--Men's Club Hears Report Upon Disposition of Funds Recently Raised--At a meeting of the Men's Club in the guild room at the Church of the Messiah last night, a report of the distribution of some of the funds raised recently by the club for the care of the families of soldiers was made by the treasurer, Marshall Keeler.....
...I believe that the Santa Ana (Red Cross) chapter civilian relief work is fortunately organized. Mrs. Leebrick, who is secretary of the charities organization here and who is thoroughly trained in that kind of work and who gives all of her time to it, is chairman of the committee. She has full authority to draw upon the Red Cross chapter for whatever funds she finds needed for the relief of the families of soldiers. Each branch under the chapter has or is requested to name a member of Mrs. Leebrick's committee, so that whatever causes may arise anywhere within the jurisdiction of Santa Ana chapter may be looked after quickly..."--24 May 1918, Santa Ana (CA) Register

A memorial service, to which the friends and relatives of Mrs. Leebrick were invited, was held in the church last Monday. In a brief biography, Dr. Wirt brought out the highlights of a remarkable career. Following the challenge of her personal motto: "The rent I pay for the space I occupy is service", she pioneered in welfare work in two positions of significant leadership. Starting in Burlington, Iowa, and following the pattern of Jane Addams in Hull House, for almost fifteen years she supervised the welfare program throughout the city and county, originating the children's clinic. Later,following her marriage, she came to California, and was called to direct the welfare program of the city of Santa Ana. Here, for nineteen years, commencing in 1917, she did a great work of human service, and among other things, laid the foundations of the Orthopedic and children's clinics. Her husband states that many people in Orange county are today walking normally who would otherwise be crippled, because of the orthopedic work done under her direction. Truly, her life was rich in good works. Her quiet life among us gave no hint of her years of significant human service, but her love for and loyalty to our church revealed beyond any doubt t hat it was Christian benevolence which formed the basis of her life's devotion to human need.

"REVEALS TASKS UNFORTUNATE HERE FACE--Women Find Comfort From Visit to Social Service Director in S.A.--"Santa Ana's good fairy, she has been called. She listens to the tragedies, the intimate details of the "down-and-outer"; she's one of the county's official trouble chasers. Probably no person in Orange county has his ear closer to the throbbing of the human pulsations that has Mrs. J.H. Leebrick, director at the Social Service Headquarters.
Her office is across from the city hall, on Third street. It isn't very large, nor is it a mahogany-furnished den of luxury. But it's a kindly center to hundreds of heart-broken, discouraged people, who find there, comfort, sympathy and real help. This is a mecca for the unfortunate....
The reporter did not doubt that there is always a way out with Mrs. Leebrick at the helm, for she seems to understand these people, and has a smile for them all. These are some of the things Mrs. Leebrick said about the work of her office: Every Thursday afternoon 50 mothers bring their babies to our clinic. Dr. Rowland P. Yeagle examines the babies, while the nurse, Miss Florence Ames, weighs and measures them. The doctor gives the mother an individual conference regarding her baby's welfare, and if the little fellow is not growing to be as husky as he should, the doctor advises the mother what to do."
Confidential Work Done. "That's only one of our activities, even if it is one of the most fascinating." said Mrs. Leebrick. "Our confidential work is quite the most wonderful work we do. We had twenty-four confidential cases last month. These are of such a nature that I cannot tell you of them at all." Girls and boys, who need advice and help, and have no where else to turn bring their troubles to Mrs. Leebrick and some of them are real tragedies.
Child welfare work is another of the duties of this busy office. A little chap came in with a terrible toothache, and a really dangerous condition in his little mouth. Mrs. Leebrick said she arranged for dental care and sent him on his way, cured and rejoicing.
"We turn many welfare cases over to charitable organizations," said Mrs. Leebrick, and as she told of the orthopedic work done through the office it became clear that it was a clearing house for a great deal of charitable work."--13 Jul 1923, Santa Ana (CA) Register

"Mrs. J.H. Leebrick, social service secretary, has returned from Alhambra, where she attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, William Wagner, who had been seriously ill for some time."--27 Nov 1923, Santa Ana (CA) Register

"Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Leebrick of 18 West First street spent the Christmas holidays in Alhambra with Mrs. Leebrick's sister, Mrs. Agnes Wagner and her two sons."--28 Dec 1927, Santa Ana (CA) Register