“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


HIRAM R. LEACH,  farmer, Sec. 13;  P.O. Palmyra; born in the town of 
Claremont, Sullivan Co., N.H., Oct. 14, 1818; the early part of his life 
was spent in New Hampshire; he removed to Vermont at the age of 20, 
and settled in Palmyra in 1842; he bought his land in the wild state, and, 
by industry and economy, improved it and made a good home for 
himself and family; Mr. Leach sold his farm and removed to the village 
in April, 1874.  He married Miss Harriet, daughter of Samuel Sherman, 
of Wethersfield, Vt., Sept. 12, 1843; they have one daughter – Mary A., 
now the wife of George Backus, of Eagle.  Mr. Leach is an advocate of 
the principles of the Republican party; he has a pleasant home in the 
village, where he and his wife are enjoying the fruits of their busy lives.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)