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MARTIN LEIDY was born in Columbia county, Pennsylvania, as also was his mother, whose maiden name was Lena Girton. The subject of this sketch, Martin Leidy, was reared and educated at his home. In 1861 he immigrated to Illinois, where he taught school. In 1864 he crossed the plains and engaged in the grocery business at Walla Walla, Washington Territory, until 1868, when he returned to Pennsylvania and there engaged in the grocery business. In 1868 he married Elizabeth Leggott of Columbia county, Pennsylvania. They have three children living. He remained here in the grocery business until 1874 when he settled in Carthage, Missouri. Mr. Leidy began the furniture business in 1874 and continued until 1882. He has been a successful business man and accumulated considerable property. He commands the esteem and respect of all with whom he deals or has an acquaintance. Mr. Leidy has retired from the furniture business. He has invested in real estate in the city and is erecting buildings thereon. He has an extensive Italian apiary, and is dealing in apiarian supplies.