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Born 1736-1740. Married 1764 - 1768. Born in Pennsylvania?

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May have lived in the Forestville, Holman Creek, VA area. One source says he is possibly buried in Rockingham Co., VA.

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At First Presbyterian Church by college Bible professor, Dr. Lester Taylor.
In a candlelight service, Miss Susan Elene Gardner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Gardner of Leoti, and Mr. David Hartzell Leebrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Leebrick, Atwood, were united in marriage at 4 p.m., August 23, 1969, at the First United Presbyterian Church of Leoti. Rev. Lester Taylor of Sterling, officiated at the double-ring ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length gown fashioned of Chantilly lace organza of her own design. The empire bodice featured a high neckline of appliqued flowers studded with pearls, long Chantilly lace sleeves, a chapel-length train of Chantilly lace and bridal illusion highlighted with a border of appliqued lace flowers. The flowing A-line skirt was of organza over peau de sole. She carried a cascade of white roses and Stephanotis. Her elbow-length veil flowed from a petal headpiece, embellished by pearl trim.
Diana Gardner, sister of the bride, attended as maid of honor and Linda Leebrick, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. They wore identical light blue floor-length gowns featuring lace bodices with scooped necklines, cape sleeves and flowing A-line skirts of whipped cream. The carried baskets of blue carnations and white pom-poms. Their headpieces were of blue net and tiny blue roses.
Taper lighters were Lance Leebrick, brother of the bridegroom, and Anita Bishop, cousin of the bride. Carol Gardner, sister of the bride, was the flower girl. The two girls wore floor-length light blue gowns fashioned like those of the bride"s attendants.
The best man was Galen Rogers of Guide Rock, Nebr., and groomsman was Arthur Gardner, brother of the bride. David Gardner brother of the bride, and Dennis McWilliams, of Sharon Springs, were ushers.
During the wedding service, "Whither Thou Go'st," and "Wedding Prayer" were sung by Connie Flickenger, soloist, accompanies by Mrs. William Bishop at the organ.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church. Those assisting were Glenda White, Gayle Roberts, Nila Kline, Janet Bishop, Laura and Barbara Bishop, and Bonita Kiefer.
For her going away dress, Mrs. Leebrick chose a light blue knit dress with blue and white accessories. A wedding supper was given for the wedding couple at the Airliner Cafe in Scott City.
Mr. and Mrs. Leebrick are both 1969 graduates of Sterling College in Sterling. Mrs. Leebrick has accepted the position of Director of Christian Education for the Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. Mr. Leebrick will continue his graduate studies in the Chemistry Department of Iowa State University where he has a teaching assistantship.

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"In a candle light cermony held Thursday Evening, November 1 at the Methodist Church in Atwood, the marriage of Miss Virginia Lee Hartzell and Mr. Wilbur P. Leebrick was solemnized in the presence of a few friends and relatives by Rev. Maurice E. Rickard. The double ring ceremony was used.
The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Hartzell of Ellinwood, Kansas was charming in a white satin gown with lace over-net. She carried a white prayer book and a cluster of red roses, and wore white flowers in her hair. Miss Maxine Leebrick, sister of the groom, was brideswmaid. Her gown was of blue satin with lace over-net skirt. Her corsage, a gift of the bride was beautiful yellow roses.
The groom and his attendant, Mr. Archer Marshall wore dark suits with white carnation boutonniers.
Mrs. L. H. Payne of McDonald played beautifully several nuptial selections.
The bride is a graduate of Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas. She taught English in the McDonald High School for three years. The groom attended Hays College after graduating from the Atwood High School and taught two years in the County. After a honeymoon trip to Colorado the young couple will establish their home on the D. R. Courtright farm south of McDonald.
---From the November 15, 1945 issue of "The Citizen-Patriot", page

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United Presbyterian Church

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After their marriage, they moved to the stone house of mother-in-law Dorothea Fritchey and then two years later moved to Anneville, Lebanon Co, Pennsylvania. Then he went into partnership with his brother-in-law Benjamin Fritchey. In May 1837, they moved to Waterloo, Fayette County, Indiana and the following spring moved to Dublin, Wayne Co, Ind to mercantile business there until 1875. This from Barbara Oldham, 505 W Morse Street, Markle In 46770, publisher of the "Fritchie Newsletter".