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Occupation: RR Fireman
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Occupation: Engineer
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Occupation: Carpenter
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Occupation: Carpenter
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Occupation: Saloon keeper
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Occupation: Journalist
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Age in 1850 census given as 37, so birthdate is possibly 1812 rather than 1822.
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Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Richards
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Located at twp 76, range 34, section 22, NW, NW, widowed, page 395.
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Mrs. Rebecca de Haven (12 January) Pleasantville News: Rebecca Roe was born in Frederick county, Virginia, Sept 26, 1822, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Richards, Dec 24, 1915, aged 93 years, 3 months and 23 days. Deceased was united in marriage to Joseph de Haven in the State of Virginia in 1844, and to their union six children were born: J.H. de Haven, of Conway; D. OL. de Haven, of Manson, Mrs. N.H. Spicer of New Mexico, Mrs. A.W. Davis of California, Mrs. John Richards of Pleasantville and George de Haven, deceased. Her husband departed this life in 1865, and she was left to care for and provide for the children. She moved with her family to Iowa in 1868,and settled in Marion county, locating in Union township. After living here about three years, she moved to Taylor county and located on a farm near Conway, where her husband had previously invested heavily in land. The deHavens owned about 1000 acres of good Taylor county land, and the name stood for honesty and respect among all old settlers who know the family.
Mrs. DeHaven always made her home with her children after the death of her husband. She kept them together until all were married, and then made her home in the different families. For several years past, she had been living with Mrs. John Richards, at this place.
Besides her five children, Mrs. deHaven leaves to mourn her death 37 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The Marion county (Iowa) history notes that in September,1914, Rebecca was still enjoying good health,is active and reads the daily papers each day without the aid of glasses and is thoroughly informed on current events.
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Source gives birth year as 1836.
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Lot 79,3,2.
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Plot 79,3,6 just next to John P, husband.
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A number of Rosenbergers are buried near Mary, including H. Vincent rosenberger, b 1880, d 1951; George D b 17 Sep 1888 d 10 May 1911, Elmira b 26 Jan 1857 d 20 May 1925, Ruben D b 1856, died 1936 "Father at Rest" and Florence E, b 1897, d 1980.
There is a listing in the 1920 Mesa AZ city directory for Mrs. Mary D. Leebrick, along with Zebulon Pearce.
February 21, 1905 Arizona Republican. Mrs. Leebrick moved into the rooms formerly occupied by the library and reading room, where she will conduct a dress making and millinery establishment.
March 5, 1905 Arizona Republican. New goods have arrived and Mrs. Leebrick's millinery store will be opening the 15th of this month.
March 16, 1905 Arizona Republican. HATS HATS HATS Hats of every description; reasonable prices; up-to-date hats trimmed to suit you. Mr. Mary Leebrick.
May 1, 1905 Arizona Republican. Spring Millinery of all kinds at Mrs. Leebrick's, Tempe.
May 31, 1905 Arizona Republican, CLEARANCE SALE - On hats at Mrs. Leebrick's to make room for new goods. Bargains for all.
July 1, 1905 Arizona Republican Mrs. Leebrick left last evening for Los Angeles where she will spend a few weeks not only in rest but in looking up a millinery stock for next winter.
"CHANGE IN LOCATION. Mrs. Mary Leebrick, who for some time past, has conducted a millinery establishment in the Kingsbury building north of the Casa Loma, has moved the business to the Page building, three blocks south. She has received a new stockk and has another shipment on the way and is prepared to give her patrons the best of satisfaction."--10 Feb 1906, (Phoenix) Arizona Republic
March 6, 1906 Arizona Republican. NEW SUMMER GOODS. Mrs. Leebrick announces that she has recently received a large shipment of spring and summer goods which are now displayed at her place of business in the Page house. She will have a big millinery opening between now and Easter.
September 13, 1906 Arizona Republican. Mrs. Mary Leebrick is arranging to leave for California in about two weeks and expects to close out her business here in the meantime.
September 24, 1906 Arizona Republican. BIG AUCTION SALE. Big auction sale of furniture and household goods; also a few things in hats and millinery. Sale begins at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Leebrick's house, corner of Mill and Seventh streets.
September 26, 1906 Arizona Republican. THINGS SOLD WELL. The auction sale of millinery goods and store fixtures conducted at the Leebrick residence yesterday afternoon by Andrew Nielsen was very well attended and the articles sold brought good prices. Mrs. Leebrick closed out everything and will shortly leave for Colton, Cal.
From the March 6, 1906 Arizona Republican. NEW SUMMER GOODS. Mrs. Leebrick announces that she has recently received a large shipment of spring and summer goods which are now displayed at her place of business in the Page house. She will have a big millinery opening between now and Easter.
"Mrs. Mary Leebrick was surprised on Sunday by the arrival of her brother, J.D. Rosenberger of Yates Center, Kansas. Mrs. Leebrick had not seen her brother for many years and she hopes to get him to locate in Covina. Mr. Rosenberger was accompanied by Mr. Fred Parks of the same place."--28 Mar 1908, Covina (CA) Argus
"Miss Mary Leebrick of Burlington, Iowa, arrived today to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Mary Leebrick."--20 Jun 1908, Covina (CA) Argus
"Mrs. E.L. Preston of Chula Vista, San Diego county, was a guest the early portion of this week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Leebrick. Mr. James H. Leebrick of San Diego was also a guest at the same home on Tuesday upon his return from an extended trip to Chicago and other eastern points. Although suffering from total blindness, this gentleman conducts an extensive real estate business in his home city."--22 May 1909, The Covina (CA) Argus.
March 30, 1911 Arizona Republican. IN HONOR OF MRS. LEEBRICK Mrs. L. A. Pearce will be hostess this evening at a dinner given in honor of Mrs. Leebrick who leaves shortly for her home in Covina, California. The guests invited to meet Mrs. Leebrick include her daughter, Miss Bessie; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. Zebulon Pearce and Miss Zetta Pearce.
"Mr. and Mrs. Zebulon Pearce of Mesa, Arizona, are the guests of Mrs. Pearce's mother, Mrs. Mary Leebrick, of Eleventh and Olive."--3 Sep 1915, Santa Ana (CA) Register
"Mrs. Mary Leebrick of Victorville spent several days last week with her son, Sam Leebrick, and then went on to Pasadena to visit her daughter, Miss Bessie Leebrick.:--14 Jul 1922, Covina (CA) Argus
"Mrs. Feist Expecting Pennsylvania Relatives--Mrs. A.W. Feist is expecting relatives, Mrs. Mary Risenberger and daughter and Mrs. Emma Schenk, from Manheim Pennsylvania, this week. Mrs. Rosenberger and Mrs. Leebrick, who is Mrs. Feist's mother, have not seen one another for fifty years."--11 Jul 1930, Covina (CA) Argus
"Mother of Mesa Resident Dies. MESA, OCT 2--Word was received here today of the death yesterday of Mrs. Mary Leebrick, 78 years old, at her home in Pasadena, Calif. Mrs. Leebrick, a former Mesa resident and mother of Mrs. Zebulon Pearce of this city, died after a lengthy illness. Her body will be brought to Mesa Friday morning. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Mrs. Leebrick was born in Hatfield, Pa., July 15, 1862. She married John Phillip Leebrick July 17, 1883, in Burlington, Ia. They came to Mesa in 1894 and after the death of her husband in 1906, Mrs. Leebrick moved to California, where she has made her home.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Bellie L Johnson, Altadena, Calif., and Mrs. Andrew Feist, Covina, Calif., who will accompany the body here; and three sons, Dr. K.C. Leebrick, president of Kent University at Kent, O.; J.P. Leebrick, Jr., Honolulu, Hawaii, and Samuel Leebrick, Baldwin Park, Calif."--3 Oct 1940, (Phoenix) Arizona Republic.
Kansas County Marriage records give marriage date as 29 Jun 1883 and place as Nemaha, Kansas. Can't explain the descrepancy with other sources. However, their marriage license was issued in Kansas, as reported in the 4 Aug 1883 Wetmore (KS) Spectator. Wetmore is in Nemaha county.