Leonard Harsh (March 22, 1801 – 1866) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1843 to 1844 and from 1862 to 1864.

Early life

Leonard Harsh was born on March 22, 1801, in

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, to Christina (née Stricker) and Philip Harsh. He moved to Carroll County, Ohio, at a young age.

Career

Harsh served as justice of the peace for 25 years. He was a member of the state board of equalization. Harsh served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Carroll and

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counties from 1843 to 1844. He later represented the Carroll County district in the Ohio House from 1862 to 1864.

Personal life

Harsh married Anne Gants in 1822. They had four children, Samuel, Levi, Sarah Anne and Jacob W. His wife died in 1830. He married Sarah "Sally" Cook on February 24, 1831. They had five children, Almira, Elizabeth, Emanuel, Phoebe and Abel. His wife died in 1839. He married Nancy Potter on April 17, 1856. They had three children, Albert Franklin, Nancy Jane and Catharine. His wife died in 1863. His daughter Almira married Albert R. Haines, Ohio senator. He lived in Harrison Township. Harsh died in 1866.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Harsh, Leonard 1801 births 1866 deaths People from Washington County, Pennsylvania People from Carroll County, Ohio Members of the Ohio House of Representatives American justices of the peace 19th-century American legislators