The Hazard family of Rhode Island 1635-1894

The Hazard family of Rhode Island 1635-1894

The Hazard family of Rhode Island 1635-1894 – Being a genealogy and history of the descendants of Thomas Hazard, with sketches of the worthies of this family, and anecdotes illustrative of their traits and also of the times in which they lived.

Biography of Neil C. McLeod

Neil C. McLeod, born on August 15, 1859, in Prince Edward Island, became a prominent figure in Union County through his dedication and hard work. His family relocated to Nebraska in 1875, where he balanced farming and teaching. After moving to Union County in 1880, he pursued law, gaining admission to practice in 1894. He established a successful law office in Elgin, while also managing a farm. McLeod is respected in the community, a member of the Masons and the Presbyterian Church, and has three children with his wife, Jennie.