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Mentioned in her brother Addie Ray Leebrick's obituary.
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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Zion Lutheran Church in line with father. Row E (A is at street), stone 23 (starting from church). One position separates her from her parents (stones 20 and 21).
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Early Pennsylvania Births (1675-1875) by Charles Fisher
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The child's grandmother was the witness.
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Listed in father's probate hearing documents as receiving payments December 31, 1840 and December 31, 1844.
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Page 3 of Nelson County Order Book 1841-1845 "Court appoints Charles Peron guardian to Catherine J. Leebrick, infant orphan of Sam'l P. Leebrick dec'd, and thereafter together with Widow Peters and Lloyd S. Whitehead a bond of $1000.
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Mentioned in father's probate proceedings, as being under 21 years of age. and the infant daughter of Samuel P. Leebrick, deceased. Listed in grandfather's probate hearing documents as receiving payments December 31, 1840 and December 31, 1844.
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1900 Decatur county,KS census gives birthdate as Oct 1879 and age as 20.
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W 1/2 of the SE quarter and the E1/2 of the SW quarter of section 31, township 4S, Range 35W in Rawlins Co, Ks.
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Death Certificate says cause of death was "Carcinoma of Pancreas" and that he had suffered from cancer for about 2 years.
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Occupation given as farmer.
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Cattle rancher near McDonald, Kansas. Homesteaded the West half of the SE quarter and the East half of the SW quarter of 31-4-35 in Rawlins County, KS.
The homesteaded property was then sold to his dad Frank E. Leebrick on 17 March 1925 for the sum of $1000. This was probably in preparation for Charles to move down the Beaver Creek a ways to build his new home.
"About twenty-six of Charles Leebrick's young friends gathered at his home on the 23rd and gave him a surprise party in honor of his 15th birthday and at 11 o'clock the house came to order for refreshments after which they all retired declaring they had had a good time."--1 Nov 1894, Osborne County (KS) Farmer
"Charlie Leebrick carries his right arm in a sling, as a result of being kicked by a horse last Monday. One of the bones of the forearm was fractured."--2 May 1895, Osborne County (KS) Farmer
"Charley Leebrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Leebrick, is confined to his room with malarial fever. The report that scarlet fever is raging in the Leebrick family is totally without foundation."--22 Oct 1896, Osborne County (KS) News
"Charley Leebrick, an Osborne boy, is traveling with Prof. H. W. Lohrman, the vitascope man who recently visited the towns in this region."--8 Dec 1898, Osborne County (KS) Farmer
"Prof. Lohrman in Hard Times. Prof Lohrman, the man with a vitascope and wearisome lecture, who has made Osborne several times during the past few years, has apparently forsaken the paths of honesty and has run against all kinds of trouble as a consequence. A few weeks ago he was arrested on a charge of eloping with a Norton girl, but managed to get out of the scrape. Chas. Leebrick, an Osborne boy, was with Lohrman at this time. Lohrman managed to get control of Leebrick's team of horses in some way to such an extent that it cost Frank Leebrick, the boy's father, some $80 to again get possession of the animals. A couple weeks ago Lohrman stranded at Plainville. he then joined forces with the Knowles circus, a snide affair that was billed in Osborne last summer,but failed to appear. Together they invaded Stockton, where they have since been kept busy dodging creditors, keeping their goods from the sheriff's clutches and giving "bummy" entertainments."--26 Jan 1899, Osborne County (KS) Farmer
"Charley Leebrick has gone to Kansas City to accept a position with the Deering Harvester people."--24 Dec 1903, The Hoxie (KS) Sentinel
"Charley Leebrick came here from hear Hoxie last Tuesday and will visit friends for a few days. Charley says his parents have been residing on a ranch near Hoxie for the past year, but recently sold the ranch and are at present undecided whether to move back here or go on farther west."--5 Jan 1905, Osborne County (KS) News
"Anyone wanting breaking done will do well to see Charley Leebrick as he has a fine gang plow, which he purchased at the Dewey sale. See him on his Beaver Ranch or address him at Beaverview."--21 Mar 1907, The (Atwood KS) Republican Citizen
"Charles Leebrick, who was accidentally shot in the hip while out hunting, was brought to the hospital to have the bullet extricated."--25 Aug 1921, The (Atwood KS) Square Deal
"C. H. Leebrick is planning to dig a silo. 'We have got to get away from feeding so much high priced grain,' Mr. Leebrick says. The silo utilizes feed otherwise often wasted; but further than that, it is a succulent feed and stock will consume large amounts of other feed, such as straw, when fed ensilage."--13 Apr 1922, The (Atwood KS) Citizen-Patriot
CHARLES LEEBRICK PASSED AWAY SUNDAY
Charles Leebrick, well known farmer southeast of McDonald, passed away at his home Sunday morning. He has been in poor health for two years but was confined to his bed only two weeks before his death. Mr. Leebrick was a successful farmer and stockman in this community for nearly thirty years and besides his close relatives, leaves a wide acquaintance to morn his death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Federated church with Reverend J. S. Coppoc in charge. Burial was in the McDonald cemetery. -- McDonald Standard July 31, 1941.
Charles H. Leebrick, oldest son of Frank E. and Elizabeth McAllister Leebrick, was born in Osborne, Kansas, October 23, 1878 and passed away at his home southeast of McDonald, July 27, 1941 at the age of 62 years, 9 months and four days. The family moved to Rawlins county in 1904 and settled on a ranch on the South Beaver.
On December 12, 1912, he was united in marriage to Minta Lewis. To this union were born five children, four of whom remain to mourn his death, Lucille, Maxine, Irene and Wilbur. An infant son died in 1916.
Soon after his marriage he moved to his own home where he lived to the time of his death.
He was converted and accepted Christ as his savior at a Swedish Mission meeting in 1939 but never affiliated with a church.
About two years ago he began to fail but was able to keep on with the management of the farm. He gradually became worse and about two weeks ago he took to his bed from which he passed away Sunday morning about two o'clock. He died in the faith he had accepted, asking the Lord to take him home.
He was a kind, thoughtful and careful husband and father, always mindful of the welfare of his family and neighbors. He leaves to mourn his departure besides his wife, three daughters and one son, Mrs. Lucille Denny of near Chardon, Maxine of the home, Mrs. Irene Kisling of Stratton, Nebraska and Wilbur of the home. He has also one sister and one brother living. Allie of Larned and M. H. Leebrick of Fredrick, Oklahoma. One uncle, C. W. Leebrick lives in Long Beach, California.
There is no prison for the soul
That dwells within God's boundless peace;
And sickness builds no dungeon walls
For one who knoweth sin's surcease;
He sours on tireless pinions high
And lives beneath the open sky.
--McDonald Standard July 31, 1941
Obituary from Citizen-Patriot, Atwood, Kansas, dtd 31 July 1941
Charles H. Leebrick, son of F. E. and Elizabeth McAllister Leebrick was born in Osborne, Kansas October 23, 1878 and passed away at his home in Rawlins County, July 27, 1941. The family moved from Osborne to Oberlin where they resided for a few years before coming to Rawlins County in 1903. Charlie was married to Miss Minta Lewis in December 1912 and established his home on the middle Beaver, where he was living at the time of his death. He gave his heart to God a few years before his death and never doubted His power to save his soul. He was a kind and devoted husband and father, having the welfare of his family always in mind. He leaves his wife and four children: Lucille Denny of near Chardon; Irene Kisling of Stratton, Nebraska; Maxine and Wilbur of the home; and one grandchild, Carolyn Anne Denny. Also a brother, Max of Frederick Oklahoma and a sister, Allie, who mourn his going.
Charles Leebrick and family of McDonald were summoned to Wayne, Neb., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Leebrick's mother, Mrs. O. C. Lewis, who dropped dead last Tuesday evening. They missed the train at Atwood and motored to the main line, reaching Trenton (Neb) in time to take the 8:30 train. R.R. Leebrick took them over and reports a very rough trip. -- The Square Deal, 3 Feb 1916.
Charles Leebrick of Oak Ranch market a load of potatoes in Atwood last Wednesday. He brought a pail full of the same to this office, three of which weighed four pound. They were the largest potatoes we ever saw. Mr. Leebrick is certainly the potato King of Rawlins County. The Leebricks moved into this county last spring and are proving the possibilities of the western part of the county. -- The Republican Citizen (August 11, 1905)
"Charley Leebrick arrived home the first of this week from Benkelman, Nebr., where he had been conducting a hog sale. Charley says that the people think more of their money than they do of good hogs as his hogs did not sell any better up there than they would have sold at home and that although there is a good corn crop in that part of Nebraska."--10 Oct 1907, The (Atwood KS) Republican Citizen
"Charley Leebrick was down from their Beaver ranch last Monday closing a deal whereby he becomes the owner of the Morgan farm on the Beaver. This 160 acres joins the Leebrick ranch and is a fine farm. H.D. Hughes of McDonald was here assisting Charley close the deal."--26 Mar 1908, The (Atwood KS) Republican Citizen
"Chas. Leebrick was making proof on a quarter of good land up in Rotate township last Saturday. The proof was made before Judge Lewis. Mr. Leebrick left us the price of a year's subscription to the Square Deal."--21 Apr 1910, The (Atwood KS) Square Deal
The Leebrick home is now (2006) being used as a hunting lodge, and is known as the Beaver Creek Ranch & Lodge (Owners: Jeff & Alice Hill) Enjoy the scenic drive down the South Beaver Creek Road. Begin at the south edge of town continuing along the creek road
18 miles to the entrance of the Beaver Creek Ranch & Lodge.
Phone: (785) 626-2363
Accommodations: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
History of the Beaver Creek Ranch & Lodge .William M. Red purchased the property, which is now Beaver Creek Ranch & Lodge, in 1883. He sold his property to his brother John in 1890. In 1905 L.R. Cunningham purchased the property. Joe Murray was the new owner in 1913 and sold to C.H Leebrick in 1914. The Leebrick family built the house in the mid 1920.s. The Weber family then owned this ranch for a time and sold the property to Randy Hileman in 1978. Jeff and Alice acquired it in 1985 and have established a well known hunting lodge. Their two daughters Grace and Margaret work with Jeff and Alice in their latest business venture. The Aberdeen Steak House & Pub, which is located in the old Shirley Opera House.
Age given as 60 in 1940 census.
"Henry Shaver Arrested Henry Shaver, a boy about 18 years old, of Mirage township, who had been working on the C.H. Leebrick ranch near McDonald, Kansas, disappeared Thursday, January 25th, and it was soon discovered that a horse, belonging on the ranch, was also missing. Mr. Leebrick telephoned sheriff Kirchner and he soon found that the horse had been sold at Herndon for $35.00. The sheriff went to Herndon Saturday and found Shaver ready to take the train east. he was brought to Atwood and put in jail until Monday when the preliminary was held before Judge Chambers and the defendant was bound over to the March term of District court under $500 bond. Mr. Leebrick went to Herndon and brought back his horse."--1 Feb 1912, The (Atwood KS) Citizen-Patriot
"Dr. W.C. McIrvin reports the arrival of twin girls at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leebrick of Rotate township, on Friday, August 17, 1917."--23 Aug 1917, The (Atwood KS) Square Deal
"New Sale Pavilion. Atwood, Kan., April 24 -- One of the biggest sales of registered cattle ever held in western Kansas was pulled off here this week. The Rawlins County Hereford Breeders' association has just finished a $15,000 stock pavilion. It was opened with a sale of 152 head of thoroughbred Herefords. The prices paid ranged from $300 to $5000.
Kansas Wesleyan entered an 18-months-old heifer, bought from the Leebrick Brothers herd. Auctioneer Baker donated his services in selling this animal besides giving $500 to the college endowment fund in addition. The cow sold for $1025. Then the college bought her back at the sale price and Leebrick Brothers will take her back to their ranch and keep her a year free of charge. The college will get the increase and she will be sold at auction again at the next annual sale."--25 Apr 1920, The Topeka (KS) Daily Capital.
"Atwood Hereford Sale. The first annual sale by the Hereford Breeders Association of Rawlins county was held last Wednesday and Thursday at Atwood and proved a great success. About 148 lots were entered and brought an average price in excess of $400. The total sale amounted to more than 56 thousand dollars. One of the Leebrick Bros. of McDonald tells us that all the Rawlins county men are very enthusiastic over the sale. The top cow sold for $5,000, Leebrick Bros. being the purchasers. She is a wonderful animal with four generations of show ring stuff in her pedigree, and brought the second highest price ever paid for a cow in the state. Dainty Dixie was raised by Belie of Kansas City, on his great stock farm near the city, and he assures Mr. Leebrick that he made a good buy. Leebrick Bros. also purchased the second high cow at $1,300. They have a herd of 60 pure bred and high-priced Hereford cows on their ranch. They had eight head of yearling heifers in the sale that averaged $470 around, top $1,025. The Foster interests of Gem soaked another $15,000 in Herfords for their herd of pure breds. Mr. Leebrick was especially enthusiastic over the fine work of H. A. Rogers to whom he ascribed most of the credit for the splendid success of the sale."--29 Apr 1920, The Colby (KS) Tribune
"Mr. C. H. Leebrick, a Hereford breeder, says that he has used all kinds of blackleg vaccine, but that the germ free is the only kind that he has found that will actually prevent Blackleg in every case. Mr. Leebrick has lost as high as 40 cattle in one season, but since using the germfree filtrate, has not lost a calf."--27 Apr 1922, Herndon (KS) Nonpareil
"CORN STALKS KILL CATTLE --Feeder Loses $4,000 Worth of High Priced Stock. BEAVER CITY, NEB., Nov 23.--Charles Leebrick, near Atwood, Kas., lost $4,000 worth of cattle last Friday from cornstalk poisoning. Out of his fine herd of fifty head of registered Herefords, he lost thirty head, including some of the best female stuff. Among those lost was a cow, Dixie, purchased from Rogers 7 Taylor, which went thru the sale ring a few years ago for $5,000, and the herd bull, a son of a famous bull, Superior Chief. Mr. Leebrick says that he has pastured cattle on cornstalks for several years and had lost an occasional animal from this poisoning but this is the first time the loss ever amounted to much."--23 Nov 1927, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star