Leonard, William Smith , 1832-1902

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Dates

Existence: 1832 - 1902

Biography

William S. Leonard was born in Dublin, NH on October 13, 1832. He was prepared for college at Phillips Exeter Academy and entered Dartmouth Colle in 1852. He received his A.B. in 1856 after which he studied medicine with Dr. Albert Smith of Peterborough, New Hampshire and received his medical diploma from the Dartmouth Medical School in 1860. In October of that year he moved to Hinsdale, New Hampshire and joined the medical practice of Dr. Frederick Boydon, whose office he took over after Boyden's death in 1870. In 1861, he married Martha Elmira Greenwood. Dr. Leonard was a member of the New Hampshire Medical Society and was twice chosen as delegate to Dartmouth Medical School. In 1887, he delivered the annual address a the school's Commencement. He served many years on the Hinsdale Board of Education ad instrumental in the founding and growth of Hinsdale Public Library. In 1897 he was appointed a member of the Board of Examining Surgeons at Keene by the Commissioner of Pensions. Dr. Leonard died on June 14, 1902 after a brief illness.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Letters from Elizabeth Morrison Smith Leonard (mother)

Folder: 4, Box 1

Part of MS-1483: William Smith Leonard correspondence

Scope and Contents The correspondence of William Leonard Smith contain letters from his father Rev. Levi Woodbury Smith, his mother, his fiance Martha "Mattie" Smith and various extended family members and friends. Some letters from his uncle and medical preceptor Dr. Albert Smith are also included. Addressed to Smith while he was an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College (Class of 1856) and medical student (Class of 1860), the letters offer a look at life in mid 19th century, New Hampshire with all manner...

Found in: William Smith Leonard correspondence Box: 1

William Smith Leonard correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MS-1483

MS-1483

Date(s): 1851 to 1859

Content Description

Personal and family letters written to William Smith Leonard while a student at Dartmouth College (Class of 1856) and while studying medicine with Nathan Smith at the Dartmouth Medical School (Class of 1860). Authors include his father Levi Washburn Leonard, his fiance Martha Greenwood, various relatives and his medical preceptor Dr. Albert Smith.