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The Leonard family came to London in the 1830’s and has resided in London since 1840. Elijah Leonard, Jr. who came to Canada from the United States, established a successful foundry in London, and his sons and grandsons were active with this business until the 1940’s. Several members of the family were actively involved in municipal politics and Elijah Leonard, Jr. was elected to the Senate in 1862. The family was also dedicated to military service, with several members of the family serving in the local militia, attending the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), and actively serving in World War I (WWI). The Leonard family was civic-minded and well-respected, with various family members having been chosen to chair commercial foundations and charitable organizations.