St Johns County FlArchives Biographies.....Sanchez, Leonard F. July 10, 1885 - 
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Source: Vol. II  pg.93-94  The Lewis Publishing Co. 1923
Author: History of Florida, Past and Present

        LEONARD FLOYD SANCHEZ. Aside from any prestige which he may enjoy as
being a member of one of the oldest families of St. Augustine, and one whose
members have contributed materially to the growth and development of the city,
LEONARD FLOYD SANCHEZ is likewise known as a business man of ability and a
citizen of public spirit. He is the senior member of the firm of L. F. Sanchez
& Craig, funeral directors and embalmers, a business with which he has been
identified since 1910, when he joined his father under the firm style of
Sanchez & Son.
	Mr. Sanchez was born at St. Augustine, Florida, July 10, 1885, and is
son of JOHN WILLIAM and ELIZABETH EUGENIA (PELLICEL) SANCHEZ. His paternal 
great-grandfather, a native of Spain, early became imbued with the idea that 
the silkworms could be cultured in this country, and it was while looking for a 
suitable location for the following out of his plans that he came to Florida, 
where he was given many acres of land under the grants of the Spanish 
government. While at St. Augustine he gave to the city as a public park the 
property still known as The Plaza, and was also the donator of the land upon
which stands the Cathedral of St. Augustine, given by him to the Roman Catholic
Church. Disappointed in not securing a suitable location at St. Augustine, he
went to Fernandina and later to Alabama and Texas, returning then to St.
Augustine. He next made a trip to Connecticut, upon the same quest, but finally
came back again to St. Augustine, where he rounded out his career.
	JOHN WILLIAM SANCHEZ was born at St. Augustine, Florida, in 1856, and 
in his younger days took up the vocation of boat building, which he followed as 
a vessel owner until 1899. In that year he engaged in the undertaking business, 
which he followed until 1917. He then retired, and is now living quietly at his 
comfortable home. Mr. Sanchez served one term as a member of the Board of 
County Commissioners, during which time through his efforts the county was 
cleansed of several law-breaking officials, and his good work in the office has
caused his fellow citizens to request him to again take the position. He is a
member of the Roman Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. In
politics he is a democrat. Mrs. Sanchez was born at St. Augustine, in 1857, and
she and her husband have had four children, of whom one died in infancy, the
other three surviving. Leonard F. is the eldest.
	After attending the public schools of St. Augustine LEONARD FLOYD 
SANCHEZ entered the Southern College of Embalming, where he pursued a full 
course and graduated with the class of 1910. At that time he returned to St. 
Augustine and became associated with his father under the firm style of Sanchez 
& Son, this continuing until 1917, when the elder man’s interest was purchased
by AUGUSTUS H. CRAIG, the business then becoming L. F. Sanchez & Craig, as at
present. The business is located at 30 St. George Street, and all modern
conveniences are to be found, including a motor ambulance. Mr. Sanchez is a
licensed embalmer and master of the art, and also possesses the tact, sympathy
and understanding necessary to one in his calling. He is a devout member of the
Roman Catholic Church, and as a fraternalist holds membership in the Knights of
Columbus, the Improved Order of Red Men, the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose.
	On April 28, 1911, Mr. Sanchez was united in marriage with Miss HELEN
McCARL, who was born at Fernandina, Florida, and to this union there has been
born one daughter, ELIZABETH EUGENIA.


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