Background
Leach, Josiah Granville was born on July 27, 1842 in Cape May C.H., New Jersey, United States. Son of Joseph S. and Sophia (Ball) Leach.
Leach, Josiah Granville was born on July 27, 1842 in Cape May C.H., New Jersey, United States. Son of Joseph S. and Sophia (Ball) Leach.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Pennsylvania, 1866.
In newspaper work prior to Civil War. Sergeant, sergeant major and Lieutenant 25th New Jersey Volumes, 1862-1863. Received first promotion “for gallant conduct at battle of Fredericksburg.” In law practice, since 1866.
Member Pennsylvania Legislature, 1876.
Member Pennsylvania Legislature, 1876.
Married Elizabeth T. Whilldin, October 5, 1866.