Leland Stanford's mother's name was Jane Lathrop Stanford.
Leland Stanford was the founder of Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. He was one of eight children. His brothers were named Asa, Dewitt, Charles, Josiah, Thomas and Jerome. He had one sister, named Elvera.
Baby Lyssa is Leland's half sister, they have different mothers.
Stanfords was created in 1853.
Yes, it's true that Leland and Jane Stanford attempted to donate money to an Ivy League institution, specifically Harvard University, to establish a building in memory of their son, Leland Stanford Jr. However, they were turned down due to the university's refusal to create a separate school of agriculture. Disappointed, the Stanfords decided to use their resources to establish their own university, which became Stanford University in 1885.
Leland Sklar's birth name is Leland Bruce Sklar.
Leland Starnes's birth name is Roy Leland Starnes.
Leland Chapman's birth name is Leland Blaine Chapman.
Leland Orser's birth name is Leland Jones Orser.
Leland Hayward's birth name is William Leland Hayward.
Brad Leland's birth name is Bradley Leland Williams.
Mickey Leland's birth name is George Thomas Leland.
Robin Leland's birth name is Robin David Leland.