Frank B. Leach, one of the prosperous young farmers of
Chesterfield township, Macoupin County, who operates his father's farm,
situated in section 1, was born in this township in 1872, and is a son of
John J. and Harriet (Brown) Leach.
John J. Leach was born on this
farm in 1842, and is now living in the village of Chesterfield near by,
retired from active work. He is one of the highly esteemed citizens of the
township. He served his country during the Civil War from 1862 until 1865,
participating in many serious battles. In 1869 he married Harriet Brown, who
is a daughter of F. G. and Mary (Bell) Brown.
Frank B. Leach was
reared in Chesterfield township and here obtained his education. For three
years he was cashier in the Chesterfield Bank, but in the fall of 1901 took
charge of his father's farm. This he has managed with notable success.
In 1901 Mr. Leach was united in marriage with Clara Corbin, who is a
daughter of L. B. Corbin of Polk township, Macoupin County, and they have
one son, — John C. — who was born February 13, 1903.
In politics Mr.
Leach is a Republican. Fraternally he is both a Mason and a Knight of
Pythias. In religious views he is an Episcopalian. He is a young man of
sterling character and commands the esteem of all who know him.
Extracted 2018 May 08 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 360-361.
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