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From History of Frederick County. p. 1148-1149:
George Carlton Leatherman, a well-known farmer of Middletown District, Frederick County, Md., residing on the line between Middletown and Jackson Districts, son of George and Rebecca (Johnson) Leatherman, was born on a farm in Jackson District, December 17, 1858.
Daniel Leatherman, great-great-grandfather of George Carlton Leatherman, was the ancestor of the American branch of the Leatherman family. (See sketch of John C. Leatherman).
George Carlton Leatherman grew up on the farm and received his education in the public schools of Frederick County. After his marriage, he …

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From History of Frederick County. p. 1147-1148:
John C. Leatherman, a retired farmer of Myersville, Frederick County, Md., son of George and Rebecca E. (Johnson) Leatherman, both deceased, was born near Petersville, Petersville District, Frederick County, Md., December 15, 1852.
Daniel Leatherman, great-great-grandfather of John C. Leatherman, was the founder of the American branch of the Leatherman family. He was a native of Germany who emigrated to America and settled at Germantown, Pa. He was a member of the German Baptist Church. Daniel Leatherman married and among his children was a son …