In Civil War records Celestino’s name appears as Celestial J. Leonardy. He enlisted as a Confederate solider 24 May 1861 In the Third Florida Infantry, Company B, “Saint Augustine Blues.” He was severely wounded at Perryville 8 Oct 1862 and captured. He was exchanged at Vicksburg, MS on 15 December 1862 (estimated). Discharged Company B,… Continue reading Celestino Julian Leonardi
Antonia Bonelli Leonardy captured by the Indians Antonia Bonelli Leonardy captured by the Indianscomplied by halsema.org editors excerpt from:Stormes Family History, Frances Stormes WrightAntonia Paula Bonelli, born 6 April 1786, in St. Augustine; married Bartolome Joseph Leonardy 26 July 1808. Antonia was living on her father’s plantation at Matanzas when; in 1802, she was captured… Continue reading Antonia Bonelli