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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 15, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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JOHN LEBLANK

	John Leblank, a successful breeder of fancy stock, living seven 
miles south east of Bossburg, Stevens county, was born in Essex, Vermont, 
April 20, 1864.  His parents were John and Matilda (Granger) Leblank, the 
father a native of Vermont, the mother of Massachusetts. The parents of the 
father came from Nova Scotia, settling in Vermont.  The parents of our 
subject had eight children, Joseph, Mose, Mary, Matilda, Peter, Louis, John 
and Victorine.
	John, our subject, was reared in Vermont and received his schooling 
at Winooski Falls.  He began life on his own account at the age of thirteen
years, becoming an expert telegraph operator, and this profession he 
followed in various railroads until 1880, when he came to the west coast. He 
conducted hotels in Seattle, Whatcom and other Sound cities, and in 1890 
located in Stevens county.  Subsequently he went to Rossland where he 
remained four years, and in 1896 selected his present location and engaged 
in mining.  He purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he has 
improved and in a most eligible location.  He cultivates one hundred and 
twenty acres, which is all fenced and supplied with good water.  He also 
carries considerable fine stock through the winter.
	In 1892 Mr. Leblank was untied in marriage to Miss Nora Slinkard,
daughter of Andrew Slinkard.  She has five brothers, William, Ashberg, 
Charles, Mose, and Luther.  Mr. and Mrs. Leblank have three children, Ethel 
M. Howard and John H., all of whom at present reside with their parents.