Leonard Harrington (1780-1866)

Leonard Harrington (1780-1866)

Biography
During the early years of his life, Leonard was a carpenter, joiner and housesmith and lived several years in North Charlestown, NH. Later he became a builder and contractor and removed to Claremont, where he died.

He is remembered as a man of energy and occupied a position of prominence and influence amoung his fellow townsmen.

He married Hannah Ladd, a descendant of one of the best old New England families, a very devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and an excellent woman. She was the mother of all his children.

Vital Statistics

 * Son of Jonah Harrington (1848-) and Damaris Warren
 * 1780-Oct-25 : Birth in Marlborough, NH
 * 1866 - died in Claremont, NH - age 87

Children of Leonard and Hannah Harrington

 * 1) Warren Harrington - farmer lived 79 years
 * 2) Luther Harrington (1813-1847) - m. Lemira Tayler Kendall
 * 3) Clark Harrington - railroad man lived many years
 * 4) David Harrington - prominent lawyer in Mississippi
 * 5) Ann Harrington - married and res. in Claremont MA
 * 6) Mary Ladd Harrington - a public school teacher of considerable note and many years experience - died at age 77
 * 7) Diantha Harrington - died young
 * 8) Olive Harrington - m. Dustin Kendall - res. Chester NH