Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NamePermelia Ann LEACH [12116], [12118]
BirthDec 27, 1843, Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri [12118]
DeathDec 1, 1895, Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri [12118]
BurialLeach Cemetery, Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri [12118]
Mother“Polly” Mary A. HOLT (1820-1882)
Spouses
BirthMar 14, 1845, Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri [12117], [12008], [12116]
DeathNov 29, 1924, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri [77], [12008], [12116]
BurialLeach Cemetery, Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri [12116]
Flags Research Pending
FatherGeorge Hoffman HOLT (1818-1884)
MotherElisabeth RODGERS (1823-1861)
MarriageMar 15, 1863, Owensville, Gasconade County, Missouri [12116]
Obituary Online notes for Permelia Ann LEACH
Permelia was the husband of Harvey Washington Holt and the mother of 11 children, 5 of which died in infancy.

Her father Benjamin Leach was a leading citizen of Gasconade County - a state representative, postmaster and "preacher of the gospel of no small note", according to his obituary.
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Obituary Online notes for Harvey Washington (Spouse 1)
Harvey is the son of George Hoffman Holt (1818-1884) and Elizabeth Rodgers (1823-1861).

Harvey married Permelia Ann Leach (1843-1905) on Mar 15, 1863 in Owensville, MO.

Permelia is the daughter of Benjamin Leach (1815-1886) and Mary A. Holt (1820-1882).

Harvey Holt and Permelia are first cousins.

They had 11 children but 5 died in infancy.

Harvey fought for Union in the Civil War (50th Missouri Infantry, Co I).

Harvey died of cancer.
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Last Modified Apr 13, 2025Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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