Stephen B. Leonard

Stephen Banks Leonard (April 15, 1793 – May 8, 1876) was an American newspaperman and politician who served two non-consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1835 to 1837, and from 1839 to 1841.

Born in New York City, Leonard attended the public schools.

He moved with his parents to Owego, New York, and learned the printer's trade.

He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds (Twenty-sixth Congress).

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress