complied by: Halsema.org Editors 1st Cpl. Philip Leonardy lived in Jacksonville and enlisted 24 May 1861 at Saint Augustine [Third Infantry, Company B, “Saint Augustine Blues”]. He was appointed 3rd Sgt. 8 May 1862. In early, 1863, his wife and two children were banished from St. Augustine by the Federals because he was in the… Continue reading Philip Leonardi military history and biographical notes
John D. Leonardi’s Civil War Pension Application.Enlisted in Company B, 3rd Infantry Regiment Florida on 24 May 1861. He was wounded severely in the hand at Murfreesboro 2 Jan1863 and was captured 7 August 1864 near Atlanta and sent to Camp Chase Prison. Awarded for Distinguished Service, in March of 1869 John D Leonardy applied… Continue reading Military History and Pension Application
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 Civil War Pension Application Celestino
Celestino Leonardi;Letters by the Union Army about him and his family: Comments: Celestino was about 18 at this time –he joined the Confederate army at 16 years old. His mother mentioned is Rosa Noda. The people of St. Augustine suffered greatly due to the Union Blockade. Archeological reports from that time report that many people… Continue reading Union Army Correspondence –Celestino
Roque Leonardi’s Parents and his Siblings, Gragnanella, Italyincludes: Marriage Record for Giovanni Lunardi and Giacoma BiagioniTheir Children’s Baptismal Records.Roque’s Confirmation Record Roque Leonardi’s Children with Esperanza Balle and Agueda Coll, Menorca and Floridaincludes: Roque and Esperanza’s Marriage Record, MenorcaChildren’s Baptismal Records, FloridaRoque Leonardi’s Death Record, FloridaAgueda Coll’s Death Record, FloridaAgueda Coll’s Birth Record, MenorcaEsperanza Balla’s… Continue reading Antique Documents
from Jackie Halsema 1 1/2 LB squash1/2 LB grated cheddar cheese (2 cups)Paprika1/4 to 1/2 cup diced onion2 TB Butter1 tsp salt — also salt to taste Reserve 1/4 cup cheese Peel & slice squash. Put sliced squash & diced onion in pot. Cover with water & add 1tsp salt. Bring to boil. Simmer about… Continue reading Yellow Squash Casserole
from Julie Halsema Dressing: 1 heaping tsp onion1/4 c vegetable oil1/4 c sugar2 tbs apple cider vinegar1/2 tsp salt (optional)1/4 tsp dry mustard Salad: tomatoesbacon bits3 hard boiled eggs, slicedfresh greens Mix salad pieces together, adding vegetables to taste. Shake the dressing ingredients together until thick. Refrigerate until needed. Do not add the dressing until… Continue reading Spinach Salad
from Julie Halsema 5 lbs boiled red potatoes1/3 c chopped red onion1/4 c chopped green pepper1/3 c sweet relish, drained3 chopped hard boiled eggsmayonnaisemustardchopped celerychopped chivespaprika Peel and cube potatoes. layer the remaining ingredients, stopping each rotation to add mayonnaise and a dab of mustard. This makes mixing much easier. Salt and pepper to taste.… Continue reading Southern Potato Salad
from Julie Halsema 1 c shortening1 1/2 c sugar2 eggs2 3/4 flour2 tsp tartar1 tsp soda1/4 tsp saltcinnamon sugarMix dry ingredients. Blend eggs, sugar, and shortening until creamy. Add dry ingredients. Roll into balls. Dip in cinnamon sugar. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.
from Jackie Halsema 1 Dozen eggs beaten4 cups shredded Cheese of choice such as 2 cups Cheddar & 2 cups Monterey ???Jack —may use more cheese ???if desired.3 cups Milk16 oz box croutons ( I usePepperidge Farm seasoned)1 tsp dry mustard( 0ptional)9’’x 13’’ pan, buttered Optional items– Ham, bacon, sausage, onions, bell pepper, chopped tomatoes,… Continue reading Overnight Eggs and Cheese