Person of the Week

Hello Everyone! It's time for another Person of the Week! That person is.....
Abraham Leedy
Born: 1751 in York County Pennsylvania
Married: 1778
Died: 1834

Children:
The only child I have listed is John Leedy. I am almost sure that there are more, and if you know of any more., please let me know.

Parents:
Abraham Leedy's parents were John Leedy and Elizabeth Leedy. I don't know much else.

Abraham Leedy's parents were German, and he was raised in a small German community in Pennsylvania. He spoke German fluently, a skill which would soon become useful. When the American Revolution began, he signed up to join the Continental army. When his officers learned how well he could speak the language, he was assigned to a prisoner of war camp in Ohio. Many of the Hessian troops that were captured were held here. Leedy was the interpreter and helped the prisoners communicate with their captors.

He is my Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather through my Dad's Grandpa's side.

I hope that you have found this article interesting. If you know anything more about Abraham, (Or would like to know more), please leave a comment below! Thanks!
JM