Leonard Shoup

Maleabout 1805–1840

Brief Life History of Leonard

Leonard Shoup was born about 1805, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. He married Lydia Thornton about 1826, in Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He died in 1840, in Ohio, United States, at the age of 36.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Leonard? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Leonard Shoup
1805–1840
Lydia Thornton
1810–1834
Marriage: about 1826
Isaac Shoup
1827–
Anna Shoup
1828–
Catherine Shoup
1830–

Sources (2)

  • Legacy NFS Source: Leonard Shoup - Individual or family possessions: birth: 1805; Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Legacy NFS Source: Leonard Shoup -

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1826Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Children (3)

    World Events (8)

    1808

    Age 3

    Atlantic slave trade abolished.

    1810 · Change of capital city

    Age 5

    Zanesville becomes the new state capital.

    1819 · Panic! of 1819

    Age 14

    With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

    Name Meaning

    Americanized form of Flemish Schoup, a metonymic occupational name for a maker of ladles, from Middle Dutch schoepe, schope, schuep ‘ladle’.

    Americanized form of German Schaub .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.