OBIT: George W. LEESE, 1922, Union Township, Adams County, PA

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George W. Leese, well-known farmer of Union township, died last Saturday 
afternoon at 12:30 o’clock at the family residence, near Bart’s Church.  Death 
was due to paralysis.  He was aged 71 years, 9 months and 8 days.  He was the 
son of the late John and Sarah Leese.  Thirty-six years ago he was married to 
Miss Louisa Bolden, who survives with the following children:  John Leese, 
Hampton; Enoch and Frank Leese and Mrs. Edward Bentzel, Union township; Calvin 
Leese, Spring Grove; Charles Leese, York Springs; Mrs. John T. Fuhrman and Mrs. 
Clarence Diehl, Hanover, and Roger Leese, at home.  Twenty-one grandchildren 
also survive.  The funeral was held Monday morning.  A brief service was held at 
the Leese home at 9:30 o’clock and further services in Christ Reformed church, 
Rev. Dr. F. S. Lindaman officiating.  Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining 
the church.

Adams County Independent, February 10, 1922