Harriet Leonard - Agawam, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 03.922 W 072° 37.006
18T E 697177 N 4659782
Harriet (Comstock) Leonard was murdered by her husband Samuel Leonard. Her grave is located in Agawam Center Cemetery, Agawam, MA.
Waymark Code: WMNZH0
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
Views: 6

The grave of Harriet Leonard and her daughter Delia is located in Agawam Center Cemetery on Main Street, between Leonard and Elm Streets, in Agawam, MA. The inscription on her marble grave marker indicated that she was murdered by her husband, Samuel. The inscription reads:

In memory of
Harriet.
Who was Murder'd
By her Husband
Samuel Leonard.
Dec. 14. 1825. AE 33.
Also Delia their
Dau'tr Died Dec.
23. 1825. AE. 13 M

O sacred source of everlasting light
Conduct the weary Wanderer in her flight
Direct her onward to that peaceful shore
Where peril,pain,and death are felt no more

Type of Death Listed: Murder

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed

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