Samuel Leonard (the Elder) was born to yet another Samuel Leonard in 1699/1700 and baptised at St George, Hanham on 3^rd^ March that year. He married Dinah Cool the daughter of Robert Cool of Oldland on 23^rd^ December 1725 at Bitton.

In the Name of God, Amen. I Robert Cool the Elder of the Hamlet of Oldland within the Parish of Bitton and County of Gloucester, Coalminer, being well stricken in years and Infirm in Body but of a sound Disposing mind memory andUnderstanding (Thanks be to God) and calling to Remembrance the Uncertainty of my Death do make and Ordain my Will and Testament for the Disposal of my Personal Estate Lease hold Estate Goods and Chattles in manner and form following (that is to say)

In the Name of God, Amen. I Samuel Leonard the Elder of the Hamlet of Hanham in the County of Gloucester Yeoman being of a Sound and Disposing mind Memory and Understanding thanks be to God for it Do make this my Last Well and Testament in manner and form following