Leazer Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The original spelling of Leazer was Leazar, but the North Carolina branch of the family uses the spelling Leazer. The history, meaning, and country of origin of the surname Leazer or Leazar is unknown.  If you have more knowledge about this family, please share it on this page.

History

The North Carolina branch of this family goes by the spelling "Leazer".  The first records listed the surname as "Leazar". This branch  first arrived in Rowan County, North Carolina in 1779: John and wife "Lobingier" Leazer with sons John, Henry, and Martin. The original spelling of Leazer was Leazar, but the North Carolina branch of the family uses the spelling Leazer. The history, meaning, and country of origin of the surname Leazer or Leazar is unknown.  If you have more knowledge about this family, please share it on this page.

Name Origin

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Spellings & Pronunciations

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Nationality & Ethnicity

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Famous People named Leazer

Augustus Leazar (1843-1905): Leazar Hall, a large brick building with a broad Doric portico, served as   the campus dining hall until 1971. It is named in honor of Augustus Leazar (1843-1905)   who joined with Charles W. Dabney to introduce legislation for the establishment   of an industrial school. The first bill failed; however, the second bill was   modified to include agriculture and to be compatible with federal Land-Grant   college legislation. The second version was passed to create the "North   Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts," as it was called then, or NC State.Leazar graduated from Davidson College at the age of 17. He fought throughout   the Civil War in a regiment that he commanded, which was reduced to only six   men by the end of the war. Leazar longed to be a Greek scholar and for 17 years   he was a teacher by day. By night, he published a newspaper. Actively involved   in politics, Leazar was chairman of the Education Committee in the House and   speaker pro tem. Throughout his years as head of the legislative committee on   education, Leazar fought for appropriations for the University of North Carolina   at Chapel Hill. The Leazar Literary Society at the turn of the century was tribute   to his intellect and support of education. Members asserted that agriculture   students and engineers should be able to express their thoughts confidently   and correctly on their feet.

Early Leazers

These are the earliest records we have of the Leazer family.