From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Candy Grubb (candyg@theofficenet.com)
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LUTHER A. LEONARD.
    Perhaps no other occupation is so instrumental in uplifting the
people, in bringing forward  the higher state of civilization and aiding
progress as that of the educator. True it is that education, wealth and
civilization go hand in hand. Not least among this worthy class of people are
those who by patience, perseverance and painstaking labor, fill the very
important position of district school teacher. As a successful member of this
band of self sacrificing men and women we mention Luther A. Leonard, who has
for many years taught successfully in various sections of the United States.
In fact, Mr. Leonard made his own way through the higher institutions of
education by teaching during portions of the year.
    Luther A. Leonard lives two miles south from Calispell and was born
in Decatur, Illinois, on December 16, 1878, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth
(Foster) Leonard, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. They came
to Illinois in an early day and are now living on the old homestead. Our
subject has six brothers and sisters, G. W., James G., S. T., John, Cotner A.
and Harvey K. Mr. Leonard laid the foundation of his education in Macon
county.Later he entered the Normal at Dixon then studied in the Bushnell
normal, after which he  graduated from the Marion business college, being
master of shorthand and type writing. During the long c course of study he had
been teaching during portions of each year. In due time we find Mr. Leonard
in Ritzville following his favorite occupation, then he came to Stevens
county, teaching here for a time, then he returned to Illinois on a visit but
was soon back in the west teaching school again. In 1899 he bought his present
farm which is especially valuable on account of having seventy acres of
choice meadow land.
    Mr. Leonard married Miss Sarah V., daughter of Michael and Eleanor
(Parke) Simpson, in 1902. Her parents were natives of Canada  where they
remained until their death. Mrs. Leonard  has the following brothers and
sisters: Alonzo, Joseph, Malinda, Melissa, Charles,Anderson, Marion,
Kargret, Eva and Benjamin.
    Mr Leonard is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the
Christian church and are highly respected citizens.



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