Jean Michel Leonis: Bridge to the Pyrenees

1836 - 1888 (51 years)

Generation: 1

Jean Michel Leonis was born on 28 Aug 1836 in Tauletchea, Cambo-les-Bains, France; died on 06 Mar 1888 in Los Angeles, California.

Other Events:

Residence: Address:
1887 Los Angeles City Directory
Summit Ave. (near E. 1st St.) Boyle Heights
Courtcase: #5444 Leonis v. Leffingwell 10/16/1886 #25014 Goytino v. Mauricio, Leonis 1/20/1896 #7453 Probate- Estate of Leonis
Tax Assessments: TA 1870-71: listed but no amount or items filled in.
Title Deeds: 12/21/1875 Grantee H.M. Johnston 40-367
Naturalization: 23 Apr 1862; Book 89 Page 421
French Benevolent Society: 31 Aug 1864; Record #217

Notes:

Courtcase:
He was a brother to Miguel, Michel, John (Jean Cadet), Dominque & Marianne.
He was an employee of his brother, Miguel Leonis as a herder in 1886.
He occupied some land in Los Angeles some 15-20 prior to 1886 but returned to France at that time. Since then he has had no possession of the property.
He was seriously sick with pleuro pneumonia in February 1888.
JP Goytino took care of him during his last illness 4/1/1887 to 3/6/1888.
All of his estate was left to Miguel Leonis & distributed as part of Miguel's estate. Squatters claim valued at $3000, 50 head of cattle & $2,000 in cash.