NOBLE COUNTY OHIO - BIO: Rev. William Leeper (1887)

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Transcribed by Deb Murray.

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About 1839 Rev. William Leeper, of Irish parentage, a Methodist preacher,
bought the Rice farm. He was regarded as eccentric in both actions and
doctrine, and after a time it was seen that he was insane. He died in the
asylum.

History of Noble County, Ohio Published by 
L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887
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