Leaf - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John Henry Leaf

taogagae — 2012-04-06 04:47:43Z

Hi,

My grandfather's name is Harding Leaf, and I'm interested in finding out about family history, I'd love to have the name of the book you are reading, please?

Thank you
Kindest Regards
Erin Joan

Re: Leaf in Maryland

gina5657 — 2012-01-26 05:24:49Z

Do you know of the Henry Leaf, b. ca. 1800, possibly in Va., who was the son of Andrew Leaf? Henry spent most of his life in the Cincinnati area and died there in 1871. Andrew Leaf died in 1813, while in service at Ft. Meigs during the War of 1812. A subsequent marrriage of Andrew's was to a Milly Garrard in Anderson Twp., Hamilton Co., OH in 1812. Andrew Leaf enlisted in 1813 in either Ky. or OH. Wondering if he is related to the Andrew Leaf who was born in 1811-12 in Ky. I am stuck with Andrew, but I see that Henry Leafs appear in several generations/locations. Anything will help. Thanks

Frank Leaf

flossy47_lk — 2011-12-08 16:26:30Z

I am looking for information about my grandfather Frank Leaf who was born in 1903. I'm not sure where he was born but I know he married my grandmother, Alice Thornhill, in 1930 and had 2 sons.
Any help would be most welcome as there is no one to ask that I know on that side of my family.

Re: Information on Rufus Leaf

ealeaf — 2011-10-29 09:47:56Z

I am Rufus Leaf's granddaughter.

Re: Cawapa/Leaf

RaeNay26 — 2011-10-08 04:00:21Z

Would love to connect with you. Have information.
RaeNay26@aol.com

Re: RUFUS LEAF, RODNEY LEAF, MN

RaeNay26 — 2011-10-08 03:52:31Z

Hi Kelly,
Rufus Leaf is my grandfather and Rodney Leaf is my uncle.
Please contact me at RaeNay26@aol.com for more information.

Re: John, LEAF

Evalyncurtis — 2011-08-28 05:20:19Z

Hi, My name is Evalyn Turner (Curtis) and I amm a descendat of John Henry Leef through the Remana Kiwikiwi lines. I was wondering if you could assist with my research on the English roots of John Leef.

Kind regards

Evalyn

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

Evalyncurtis — 2011-08-28 04:52:38Z

Hi
I am a direct descendant of John Henry Leaf and Te Rangahau. I would really appreciate any information esp. evidence about the connection to the English Leaf family as there appears to be many different stories about his parentage. Currently I am reading a book which states he jumped ship and his Father was William Leaf of Streatham. Could anyone please confirm. Thank you for any assistance.

Kind regards
Evalyn Turner

John Henry Leaf

Evalyncurtis — 2011-08-28 04:51:02Z

Hello All,

I am a direct descendant of John Henry Leaf and Te Rangahau. I would really appreciate any information esp. evidence about the connection to the English Leaf family as there appears to be many different stories about his parentage. Currently I am reading a book which states he jumped ship and his Father was William Leaf of Streatham. Could anyone please confirm. Thank you for any assistance.

Kind regards
Evalyn Turner

Forrest E. Leaf who served in US Navy 1940s

LoriEckenbergerCook — 2011-08-04 01:15:26Z

Looking for the family of Forrest E. Leaf he served in the Navy in 1943-45. Military number 305-90-15.

Re: Leaf Family from Maryland

nlsm415 — 2011-06-14 03:06:05Z

I believe I am a descendent of Henry Leaf and Ann Tipton. Just wanted to let you all know (if you don't know already) that many members of the Leaf, Tipton, Jones, and Tracey families are buried at Grace Falls Road Methodist Cemetery at Falls and Ridge Roads in Baltimore County MD. I'm not sure if Nicholas and Mathilda are there, but I could check the next time I'm in that area.
Can anyone confirm that either Rachel Campbell was not born in 1755 and thus was 13 when she gave birth to Henry in 1768, or that 1768 is the incorrect year of his birth?
Thank you!

new info. on Andrew Leaf

gina5657 — 2011-05-17 20:39:36Z

Reviewed microfilm at Nat'l Archives today. Found statement by Leaf's commanding officer, John T. Chunn of U.S. 19th Infantry, that Andrew Leaf enlisted 2 March 1813 and died at Ft. Meigs on 17 July 1813, being owed $8.00 in back pay. Also found an extract of the marriage of Andrew Leaf and Millie Garrard on 9 April 1812 by Michael Debolt, Esq., a Justice of the Peace, in Anderson township, Hamilton Co., Ohio. If Leaf was originally in the 17th regiment and was transferred to the 19th, perhaps he crossed the Ohio to enlist in Kentucky (the 17th was organized in Kentucky, the 19th in Ohio).

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

peterwoods1956 — 2011-04-20 20:02:01Z

Hi Geraldine,

If you do have any evidence that John was the son of William LEAF of Streatham I would very much appreciate a copy. Anything like a copy of the baptism or other data that confirms his parentage. So far we have found nothing.

Regards Peter

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2011-04-01 06:16:43Z

Hi Geraldine

Thank you for your response to my thread. Please could I have your email address. I believe that there is a connection to William Leaf of Park Hill Stretham, but I don't believe that our John Henry Leaf father was William Leaf. Interested in how you have connected them.

Please could I have a copy of the will of William documenting children and wife that you,also copies of the info from national archives and books about Leaf & sons, silk merchants and info about children of William and grandchildren that you have.

Do you have any photos of William Leaf?????????

My email address is
glaze.shaw@xtra.co.nz.

Louise

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2011-04-01 06:16:41Z

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

flyingkiwi1 — 2011-03-31 08:46:28Z

Hi

Have also been researching John Leaf and have so far decided that John Henry is the son of William Leaf of Leaf & sons, silk merchants, who is the brother of Christopher of Kilvington, South Yorks. William married Jane Leaf daughter of Christopher and therefore 1st cousins.

Ladler is in some of the names of the next two generations and is continued through. I don't have info in front of me.

I have the will of William documenting children and wife. I have info from national archives and books about Leaf & sons, silk merchants and info about children of William and grandchildren. Also biographies about William from net.I have spoken with anotherLeaf descendant in London who has confirmed some of the information I have.

I agree about dicrepancies in some previous information wwhich only increase the potential to lead us up the garden path.
See Dearlove family tree for some of it. Still checking and looking for more confirmation.
cheers
Geraldine

Re: John, LEAF

flyingkiwi1 — 2011-03-31 08:26:31Z

Hi

I have inforamtion about John Leaf if you still need it.

Who was killed in battle of Trafalgar? Not William Leaf that I found. Did you mean John was?

cheers
Geraldine

Re: WILLIAM LEAF

flyingkiwi1 — 2011-03-31 08:21:55Z

Hi Louise

William married his first cousin Jane Leaf and they had 6 or 8 children in London (I can't quite remember but have it somewhere). They then lived in a place called Streatham Park in London. Check out Dearlove family tree and other trees for more details.
I can't answer questions 2 and 5 as we don't know.
Yes John Henry is the son of William as far as we can tell.
There is a lot of information about William Leaf available freely on the internet.
Cheers
Geraldine

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

Carlnewman35 — 2011-03-14 08:44:47Z

Wow thats realy cool...here it is..oh and my email is mint1@mintrecordings.com...not sure if I'm going to continue using this service...came across it whn searching.

My Grandmother is Elsie. She is 92 now an still driving :)

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2011-03-14 05:56:06Z

Hi Mint

Please could I have a copy of your Family Tree of John Henry Leaf and Te Rangahau Terewhere. My husband is a descendant off Ellen Leaf/ Maria Cope/ Edith Le Noel branch.

Kind Regards
Louise

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

leafx5 — 2011-03-13 10:27:37Z

Hi Mint1181

Any info on Leaf family in NZ would be fascinating, please send me whatever you have. Annoyingly for family history sake I am currently in northern Thailand on a 2 year posting so do not have access to any of my paper files which are back in the UK.
Ironically we head home June/July 2012 and are taking the long route across the Pacific and Atlantic. We will stop in Auckland for a few days, unfortunately not a great time to be in NZ weather-wise, but could be fun to catch up with long lost relatives!
all the best
Guy Leaf

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2011-02-27 20:54:11Z

Hi Mint

I would appreciate that.

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

Carlnewman35 — 2011-02-27 20:37:53Z

I am a desendent of John Henry Leaf n Te Rangahau..I have my part of there Family tree if you would like me to email it to you.

Regards

Re: Leaf ,George

daypear194 — 2010-12-29 21:00:09Z

I have a George Earl Leaf married to Sophia (Timm) Leaf. George was born circa 1885 in Rochester, Beaver Co, PA. George worked for the railroad and lived in Marion, Linn Co, IA from 1911 until after 9 Apr 1930 (they were in the Federal Census for Iowa). They adopted one daughter, Madeline, who was my husband's grandmother. George and Sophia moved to IL where I am still gathering information. Please email me at ddbernds@gmail.com and if this George is your George I will be glad to trade information with you. Thanks! Dayna

LEAF James W - Vietnam Wall section 31W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-19 10:37:17Z

LEAF James W - Vietnam Wall section 31W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,072 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Leaf,) Michael A. and Laura A. (nee: Leaf) Scott, ages 31 and 32, of Orwell,Windsor Township, Ohio.,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-17 20:32:14Z

Michael A. and Laura A. (nee: Leaf) Scott, ages 31 and 32, of Orwell,Windsor Township, Ohio.,
December 17, 2010

Michael A. and Laura A. Scott
ORWELL —Ohio,

Michael A. and Laura A. (nee: Leaf) Scott, ages 31 and 32, of Orwell, Ohio, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Windsor Township, Ohio.

Michael was born June 24, 1979, in Cleveland and Laura was born April 18, 1978, in Maricopa County, Ariz.

Michael was a truck driver for Dutch Maid Trucking for 2 years and had driven for other companies for several years. Laura was a home health aid for Companion Care Home Health Services, Chardon, Ohio.

They were married at Painesville Assembly of God Church in May, 1998. Their lives centered around their children and their activities. They enjoyed 4 wheeling and dirt biking. They also enjoyed traveling, especially to Disney World and Disney Cruises, New York City and Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Survivors include their children, Amy and Eric Scott of Orwell, Ohio; Michael’s parents, Arthur H. and Deborah L. (nee: DiNobile) Scott II of Windsor Township, Ohio; Laura’s mother; Sandra (nee: Snyder) Leaf of Jefferson, Ohio; Michael’s sister, Bonnie Shahan of Orwell, Ohio; Laura’s siblings, Richard “Ritchie” Leaf of Arizona and Candy, Susan and Mary Leaf, all of Ashtabula, Ohio; Michael’s grandparents, Janice (nee: Dixon) Hanes of Austinburg, Ohio and Arthur and Marguerite (nee: Cusick) Scott of Richmond Heights, Ohio; Laura’s grandmother, Charlotte J. (nee: Burghouse) Snyder of Jefferson, Ohio; and many loving nieces and nephews.

They were preceded in death by Michael’s grandfather, Anthony DiNobile; and Laura’s grandfather, Samuel Snyder.

Funeral Service will be held 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18th, at Painesville Assembly of God, 10949 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Painesville, Ohio, with Pastor Aaron Taylor, of the church, officiating. Private family burial will be held.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, at the church.

A trust has been established for the Scott children, you can go to any KeyBank branch to make your donation. No account number is necessary, just request the deposit be made to the Scott Family Benevolent Fund. Arrangements by BURR FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, Chardon.

Assembly of God Church ."

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

peterwoods1956 — 2010-10-15 15:35:46Z

Thanks Tim,

That clears up those queries for me.

Pete.

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

Tim_Ryeland — 2010-10-15 14:08:50Z

Hi Pete,

Thank you for the reply.

1. I did some searching and I believe this to be Marie Kate LEAF from the Birth Index, looking at the 1871 census I can see how that would fit. I've fixed my tree to reflect that change. That takes care of numbers 2 and 3.

As for Ladler / Laidler / Sadler I suspect the answer would be found in his mother's maiden name or in one of the previous generation where this name likely came from.

I don't have exact death dates, my research is on the Bradbury line so I haven't ordered any death certificates for this family. However in the death index there is the death for "William Ladler Leaf" in the Dec quarter of 1871 who was aged 49 making his birth year 1822. This should be the husband of Emma Bradbury. The next William Leaf in the index died in the Sep quarter of 1874 aged 83, this would be the father if the father was William Leaf as I have it recorded.

There is a christening for William Ladler Leaf on 09 JAN 1822 Saint Mary, Lambeth, Surrey, England Son of William and Jane. Pointing more to Ladler as the spelling of his middle name.

Tim

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

peterwoods1956 — 2010-10-15 07:47:04Z

Hi Louise,

I have viewed this thread over the last month or so, but up till now, have hesitated to respond.

Clearly you are a relation of mine, having married into the extended LEAF family in NEW ZEALAND. I do not recall having ever met you, and at this stage can not figure out exactly where you fit in. I do not know how to put this politely, but you are not coming across well, in your internet postings. Genealogical research is usually not just a case of latching on to what is presented. Facts must be supported by documentary evidence e.g. Birth, Marriage, Death, Certificates; Baptism/Christening records, Burials, Census information, Schooling, etc.

Joan LEAF’s book published in 1990, titled “LEAF: PLYMOUTH TO OPARA: LEAF FAMILY REUNION, 1932-1990”, is an excellent starting point, for the descendants of John LEAF who settled at Opara, Hokianga, NEW ZEALAND. The book does however, contain many inaccuracies, and the style of presentation often leads to confusion, particularly between generations; which over time, later generations, including you and me, must fix. The work involved in her compilation must not be underestimated, nor undervalued, it is a tremendous family asset, that links us all to our NEW ZEALAND ancestors, written at a critical time, when such information was rapidly disappearing. Clearly, given yours, and my own concerns, and so far failed attempts; links back to ENGLAND, may have already been lost! We are not the only ones researching the John LEAF connection back to ENGLAND. A bit of internet searching uncovers many other Kiwi’s looking for LEAF roots! John arrived here, very early in this country’s evolution.

Regarding John’s parents, which have been the focus of your posts. Joan herself admitted, by her sentence construction, on page 8 of her book, that “John may not have been the son of Sir William Leaf of London”. Further, my own internet searching has so far failed to establish the existence of a “Sir William Leaf”. The William LEAF, of Park Hill, Streatham, is a certainty; but the “Sir” may be a fantasy!

Death Certificates’ are notoriously unreliable, as the informants are other people, and not the deceased; who actually knew the most! John LEAF’s death certificate in NEW ZEALAND was completed by his grandson-in-law Christie Le Noel, who according to Joan LEAF’s book was married to Maria Charlotte COPE (p133). On John’s Death Certificate, his father is listed as John LEAF, not Sir William Henry LEAF. His mother is listed as Mary LEAF, maiden name not known. His place of birth is listed as Portsmouth, not Park Hill, Streatham, or London. Talk about confusion!!!!!! What is actually correct is anybody’s guess, until documentary evidence proves otherwise!

As I said earlier, I do not think it is possible to just latch on to other people’s research. I have seen it written elsewhere on the internet, regarding John Leaf, but do not like saying it myself, and hesitate profusely, BUT in some cases family members were “air brushed” out of existence, as result of their liaisons in exotic places! Get my drift!! Personally I hope that that was not the case with our John LEAF, and that our ancestors in ENGLAND, had more “spine” than to do something like that. Clearly the letter from John’s nephew, at Sandgate, p10, of Joan’s book, indicates a close relationship, unlikely to be influenced by any such prejudices.

If you want to have a chat call NZ (09) 4041917 or Skype peterwoods1956, though I am not always awake!!!

Apparently we are both independently working on the same issue. Who were John LEAF’s parents! The more people working on it, using independent research avenues, the more rigorous the end result is likely to be.

Kind regards
Pete

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

peterwoods1956 — 2010-10-15 05:18:35Z

Hi Tim,

I am also descended from the John LEAF who immigrated to NEW ZEALAND and settled at Opara, in the Hokianga, who has already been mentioned in this thread. Like another poster in this thread, I am also trying to “flesh things out”, and establish the connection to “Mother ENGLAND”! I have a couple of queries regarding your family listings, shown in the first posting.

1. Rarie R LEAF. That’s a pretty unusual name! Is it correct, or is it possibly a typing error?

2. If you google, using the search words “William Ladler Leaf”, most likely on the first page, you will find an entry under “Who’s Who – Google Book Result” one Frederick Charles ROMER, who married Marie Kate d of late William Ladler LEAF..... Unfortunately only a snippet is provided. In the snippet, enough accurate information is conveyed to pose the question; where does she fit in?

3. Are individuals 1 & 2 above, likely to be the same person?

I also note that on some of the internet material the “Ladler” is spelt “Laidler”, etc. Would you know which is actually correct? I am reasonably sure that the "Sadler" is incorrect.

On a related matter, do you have accurate dates of death for William Ladler LEAF, and his assumed father, William LEAF? I am of the understanding he died about the same time as his assumed father, and, given the repeating names, things get very confusing! An obituary for Walter LEAF, the son of Charles John LEAF, indicates a similar time of death for his Uncle (William Ladler LEAF), and Grandfather (William LEAF).

Would you have any birth or baptismal/christening information that definitively connects William Ladler LEAF to William LEAF of Park Hill, Streatham?

I hope you do not mind my queries, and are able to assist.

Kind regards and best wishes,

Pete
New Zealand

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-09-07 23:59:40Z

Hi Guy

Thanks for your email. At some stage I would love a copy of William Leaf photo. When does your posting finish in Thailand??.

I am slowly working through this puzzel, as it is a huge job that I have taken on, as it is so important to keep your family history going for the future generations.

As I have mentioned that in 2012 it will be 180 years that John Henry Leaf came to New Zealand. I am trying to update the family tree for this. Can any other family members help me with any information/ photos about John growing up as a young boy/man I know that it is a long shot???? As I am wanting to know as much as possible about his early life. Also any other information/photos of interest about John family.

Where abouts do you fix in the family tree, On the copies of the family tree that I have it doesn't continue down showing current families. Can I have a copy of your family tree?????

I am sorry If I come across as pushy about getting a photo of William Leaf, It would be wonderful to see what he looks like as he was a wonderful man and had a wonderful life. It would be like the icing on the cake.

Are you or any other family member able to give anecdotes and remembrance/memories of William Leaf.

The more you get involve with doing up your family tree the more exciting it becomes and you can get hookup on it.

My daughter Victoria Shaw is based in London at the moment, she is doing her OE and is working as a Nanny.

Once again I would like to thankyou for the help, and input.
Kind Regards
Louise

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

charlot169 — 2010-09-07 07:11:15Z

Hi all,
As I said previously I have some data on the french part of william Bradbury LEAF tree. He marries Marthe Julie Blanche GROS (father: Gustave GROS, mother Louise Marie BERNARD). They had 4 daughters: Mary, Elsia, May and Muriel.

You can find a photo of Marie Blanche Sophie LEAF (1870-1935)
http://www.fougougou.com/tmp/marieLEAF.jpg
and an overview of their descendants here :
http://www.fougougou.com/tmp/LEAF.pdf

I am interested if someone had photographs of William B. LEAF

Best regards

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

leafx5 — 2010-09-07 01:59:18Z

Sadly all of my family tree material is in storage back in the UK. I don,t have any photos but I do have a lifesize portrait of William Leaf of Park Hill which is rather magnificent. Again it is in storage.
Sorry I can't be much help, wasn't anticipating I would need my genealogy stuff during my 2 years in Thailand!
Can you tell me more about my Kiwi relatives?
Keep in touch
Guy Leaf

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-09-07 00:40:39Z

Hi there

My husband is a descedant of William Leaf and there is a connection to Wiliiam Bradbury Leaf. I am very much interested in any photos or any information regarding the William Leaf family formerly of Park Hill Streatham.

Love to fill in the gaps of there huge puzzel.

Louise Shaw

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

brianangel116 — 2010-08-29 11:48:16Z

Hi Louise
I have not found a pic of Wm. Leaf. If I do, I will send it. Meanwhile, have you tried the Public Records Office at Kew? Their notice boards also carry lots of cards from individual researchers wo will take on the job, for a fee of course.
It is a great source. Maybe worth looking also for the local Streatham Library research people who would have records. And I expect you have also Google-searched Wikipedia for 'William Leaf.
Happy hunting - in the end they say patience has its rewards!
Kind regards
Brian

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-29 02:47:38Z

Hi Brian

William Leaf - Park Hill Streatham.

I know that there are lots of generation of William Leaf from Streatham.

Do you have any photos of the William Leaf, if so I would appreciate any copies, or any other information regarding this family. Do you know of any other family contact that
I can make regarding the Leaf Family of Streatham or suggestion.

I am trying to piece together the English side of the Leaf, I have the New Zealand of the Leaf. John Henry Leaf who was the son of William or Christopher Leaf came to New Zealand in 1832. I believe that there is a connection between William and John Leaf.

In 2012 it will be 180 years that John Henry Leaf came to New Zealand from England. Hence while I am interested in
the Streatham Leaf family.

We have a small family from of the Leaf fomerly of Yorkshire and Bishop Monkton living at Park Hill Streatham.

It show Christopher Leaf and Jane (Peacock) Leaf are Johns parents, but other family members are saying that William is the father??????????????? Very confusing....

Once again your support and help is veru much appreciated as I am finding more pieces to the puzzel.

Kind Regards
Louise

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-28 05:08:19Z

Hi there

Just looked at your message and my husband has a connection to the William Leaf of Park Hill Streatham.

On the family tree it shows Willim Bradbury Leaf married Julie Gros of France.

I would love to have any photos of the Leaf especially any photos of the William Leaf as there are lots of generations of Williams???

My husband comes through John Leaf (Christopher and Jane Leaf) but other family members are stating that John Leaf father was william??????

I have a photo of John Leaf if interested. As we have the New Zealand side of the Leaf and would like to know more about the Leaf family of Park Hill Streatham. In 2012 it will be 180 years that John came to New Zealand, so I am wanting to update the family tree and would appreciate any info and photos of the Leaf family from England.

If you can suggest any other person that I could contact, I would appreciate it very much

Kind Regards
Louise

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

leafx5 — 2010-08-24 04:14:32Z

Currently on 2 year posting in Thailand and all my family history stuff is back in UK. William Ladler is my great, great grandfather.

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

leafx5 — 2010-08-24 04:11:20Z

My name is Louise, my husband is a descendant of John Henry Leaf, yes I am very interested in photos of any info regarding William Leaf Family Tree. Any photos or a copy of your family tree, or any other interesting information about William Leaf and family would be very much appreciated.I photo of John??
1. Have just relocated to Thailand for a 2 year posting and sadly all my genealogy stuff stayed in England. Do not have any photos of your JHL but do have a family tree but not right now.

I am doing up our descendants of John Henry Leaf 1809-1895.
Came to New Zealand in 1832 and married Te Rangahau Terewhare, and they had 12 children.
2. Have been contacted in the past about a Kiwi connection and I believe your JHL was a bit of a naughty boy in England (or could just have been a younger son of many and sent off on an adventure), got sent to sea and jumped ship with a local girl in NZ!

In the Leaf Family Reunion 1832-1990 book it shows a small family tree of William Leaf family. I can't see how Johns fits in??
3. Without family tree bit hard to remember but JHL was younger (youngest?) son of William Leaf of Park Hill. William and his brother Christopher moved to London from Yorkshire in late 18th century, set up a drapers shop in Fleet Street and then made a lot of money in the silk business. Park Hill is a huge house and all his sons/daughters lived around Park Hill with their families (a pack of 52 cousins played together!)

There is a connection of John Henry Leaf and William Leaf the Leafs of Park Hill Streatham and Bishop Monkton Yorks. ???

It shows a William Ladler Leaf married Emma Bradbury, had a son William Bradbury Leaf DOB 1848 married Marthe Gros of Lyons France and died 1918.
4. William Ladler is my great, great grandfather, and William Bradbury my great greatuncle.

Also mentioned Margaret Leaf and George Coles a Dorothy and a Isobel Leaf. Major James Gordon Leaf, Charles Henry Gordon.
5. George Coles was business partner of Leaf's who married bosses daughter. Dorothy and Isobel were (if I remember right)spinster daughters of William Leaf of Park Hill, sisters to William Ladler. Hosted some Oz relations during WW1.
6. JG Leaf was my grandfather and CH Leaf my dipsomaniac uncle (elder brother to my dad).

The Leaf family - Autobiography written by G Bailey in England. Also said that a typed copy of the letter John Leaf from nephew at Sandgate, England. I can scan this and forward to you if you want a copy.
7. Intrigued about this book and letter, please send copies. Email address leafx5@btinternet.com

I am wanting to know if this is the same family as
John Henry Leaf???
Yes!!

I would love confirmation of John Henry Leaf parents Names (I have William Leaf married Mary Gamble)Leaf, William Henry, Sir Killed in Action on board HMS Victory at the battle of Trafalger. I don't believe that this is correct.

Do you have any William Leaf that was in the Navy and Killed
in action on board HMS Victory???

8. Never heard this story before, but could be true, you never know. A Leaf cousin was a very distinguished naval captain during WW2 but sadly KIA. Leaf family also has 4 Olympic medallists in the popular sports of rackets, sailing and polo, which I never knew about till recently so Trafalgar might not be too much of a stretch.
I am getting very confused about this
because I can't match up where John Henry Leaf fits in.

I know that John Henry Leaf had sibblings, as John was the youngest son.

So seeing your message I thought that I would email you and get confirmation or you can clarify, as I am getting very confused and would love to put the missing pieces of the puzzel together.

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

brianangel116 — 2010-08-23 12:07:07Z

Hi Louise
Don't know where William Leaf lived. Rich silk merchant Leaf & Sons, Old Change in City.1855 Treasurer of new orphans school for warehousemen & clerks, president Lord John Russell. 1860 Mrs Wm. Leaf at Crystal Palace raised money for charity bazaar for school now at Purley Surrey, few miles from Streatham. October 1877 Mrs Charles J. Leaf laid foundation stone at school for new Leaf Memorial Wing in memory of Wm. Leaf, opened 12 mths later by Princess Louise, 4th daughter of Qn Victoria. Hope this helps. but suspect it may not be the same family.

Best Wishes,
Brian

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-23 09:26:40Z

JOHN HENRY LEAF 1809-1895

My name is Louise Shaw and my husband is a descendant to John Henry Leaf.

In our Leaf Family Reunion 1832 - 1990 by Joan m Leaf.

There is a part of the Leaf fomerly of Park Hill Streatham and Bishop Monkton Yorks.

It mentions The Leaf Family autobigraphy written by G Bailey in England.

There is a small family tree starting with
William Leaf married Isabella Drinkwater,
William Leaf married Elizabeth Bradsha
Christopher Leaf married Jane Leaf his cousin
William Leaf married Susanna Ladler
William Ladler Leaf married Emma Bradbury
William Bradbury married a Marthe Gros of Lyons France
Percy Leaf
Major James Gordon Leaf
Charles Henry Leaf

What I would like to know is John Henry Leaf Parents names and John Henry Leaf sibblings. I know that John was the youngest son to William Leaf. What William Leaf does John Henry Leaf belong to, as I am unable to match up John and William Leaf.

Please could I have your help in Confirmation and clarification, If possible a copy of your family tree any photos of William Leaf and family and any other information of interest regarding William Leaf.

I would love to be able to put the missing pieces of this large puzzel together.

Your help is very much appreciated

Kind Regards
Louise Shaw

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-23 09:25:48Z

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-23 09:09:34Z

Hi Brian

JOHN HENRY LEAF 1809-1895

My name is Louise Shaw and my husband is a descendant to John Henry Leaf. Who came to New zealand in 1832 and married
Te Rangahau Terewhare, John Henry Leaf and Te Rangahau had 12 children.

In our Leaf Family Reunion Book 1832-1990 by Joan M Leaf.

There is a connection of William Leaf of Park Hill Streatham
Margaret Leaf married George coles, Isabella and a Dorothy and Major James Gordon Leaf and a Charles Henry Gordon. William Ladler Leaf 1821 married Emma Bradbury and son William Brqadbury Leaf married Marthe Gros of Lyons France and died 1918. There is a part on The Leaf Family Autobiography written by G Bailey in England and typed copy of the letter to John Leaf from nephew at Sandgate England.

I am wanting and seeking your HELP, I would like confirmation of clarify of John Henry Leaf parents names
I have a William Leaf married Mary Gamble. I don't beleive that they are the Parents to John Henry Leaf.

I know that John Henry Leaf was the youngest son to William Leaf.

Because there are alot of William Leaf's in the family.

Please could I cab a copy of your family tree so that I can see where John Henry Leaf fits. I am getting very confused and would love to fill in the missing pieces and found out John Henry Leaf parents and Johns sibblings.

I would love to have a copy of the photo of William Leaf or any other photos or anything of interest regarding William Leaf of Park Hill Streatham.

Your help is very much appreciated

Many thanks
Louise

John Henry Leaf father was William Leaf

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-23 09:09:32Z

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-23 08:50:59Z

Hi there

JOHN HENRY LEAF 1809-1895

CONNECTION TO THE lEAF OF PARK HILL STREATHAM
NEEDING TO CONECT JOHN HENRY LEAF TO HIS FAMILY.

My name is Louise, my husband is a descendant of John Henry Leaf, yes I am very interested in photos of any info regarding William Leaf Family Tree. Any photos or a copy of your family tree, or any other interesting information about William Leaf and family would be very much appreciated.I photo of John??

I am doing up our descendants of John Henry Leaf 1809-1895.
Came to New Zealand in 1832 and married Te Rangahau Terewhare, and they had 12 children.

In the Leaf Family Reunion 1832-1990 book it shows a small family tree of William Leaf family. I can't see how Johns fits in??

There is a connection of John Henry Leaf and William Leaf the Leafs of Park Hill Streatham and Bishop Monkton Yorks. ???

It shows a William Ladler Leaf married Emma Bradbury, had a son William Bradbury Leaf DOB 1848 married Marthe Gros of Lyons France and died 1918.

Also mentioned Margaret Leaf and George Coles a Dorothy and a Isobel Leaf. Major James Gordon Leaf, Charles Henry Gordon.

The Leaf family - Autobiography written by G Bailey in England. Also said that a typed copy of the letter John Leaf from nephew at Sandgate, England. I can scan this and forward to you if you want a copy.

I am wanting to know if this is the same family as
John Henry Leaf???

I would love confirmation of John Henry Leaf parents Names (I have William Leaf married Mary Gamble)Leaf, William Henry, Sir Killed in Action on board HMS Victory at the battle of Trafalger. I don't believe that this is correct.

Do you have any William Leaf that was in the Navy and Killed
in action on board HMS Victory???
I am getting very confused about this
because I can't match up where John Henry Leaf fits in.

I know that John Henry Leaf had sibblings, as John was the youngest son.

So seeing your message I thought that I would email you and get confirmation or you can clarify, as I am getting very confused and would love to put the missing pieces of the puzzel together.

Looking forward to your response.

Kind Regards
Louise Shaw
New Zealand

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

Tim_Ryeland — 2010-08-16 14:09:32Z

Louise,

Sorry but if he had such a son I don't know about him.

Tim

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-08-16 08:21:50Z

Hi Tim

I have been emailing so many lately, if I have all ready email please ignore.

WILLIAM LEAF STREATHAM PARK HILL ENGLAND.

Please could you advise whether William had a son John Henry Leaf who came to New Zealand on the BREZILLE PACKET ship in 1832.

2. TE RANGAHAU2 TEREWHARE (CHIEF TAKU1) She married JOHN HENRY LEAF.
Children of TE TEREWHARE and JOHN LEAF are:
3. i. ELIZABETH3 LEAF, b. June 1835.
ii. MARY ANN LEAF, b. October 03, 1836; m. KEREAMA (GRAHAM) TAUEHE.
4. iii. WILLIAM HENRY LEAF, b. May 12, 1838.
5. iv. GEORGETEWEWHARE LEAF, b. July 04, 1840.
v. MARAEA LEAF, b. November 05, 1843.
6. vi. HARRIET LEAF, b. September 07, 1845.
7. vii. ELLEN LEAF, b. August 03, 1847; d. 1867.
8. viii. JOHN EDWARD LEAF, b. February 02, 1850.
9. ix. MARGARETHE LEAF, b. August 04, 1851.
10. x. ELIZA JANE LEAF, b. April 02, 1853.
11. xi. EMAI LEAF, b. November 25, 1856.
xii. ALFRED MANUKAU LEAF, b. 1858.

Please could you advise me of William wife Mary maiden name and all their children names and DOB.

Any photos or other info would be very much appreciated.

My husband is through ELLEN LEAF.

Kind Regards
Louise

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

brianangel116 — 2010-07-26 14:39:18Z

I am Historian for Royal Russell School, formerly the Royal Warehousemen, Clerks and Drapers' Schools of Purley and Croydon, Surrey. I am seeking a portrait of William Leaf who joined the School Board on January 23rd 1854. A colleague was Walford Greatorex (Bradbury, Greatorex and Beal) who became chairman in 1856. I also seek sight of any portrait of Greatorex. HM the Queen is the School's current Patron and small copies of former benefactors' images are needed for the new Performing Arts Centre. Any guidance you can provide would be really helpful. With best wishes, Brian Angel

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

Tim_Ryeland — 2010-07-12 15:41:12Z

I'm sorry, I don't have any information on him.

Tim

Re: LEAF family of Surrey & London

glaze_shaw — 2010-07-10 08:23:39Z

WILLIAM LEAF

Hi Guy,

WILLIAM LEAF OR JOHN HENRY LEAF

Do you have any info on WILLIAM LAIDER LEAF born 1791-1873 or 1874. Married Mary??????????. They had 11 children, Did they have a son John Henry Leaf Born 1809 - 1895, who came to New Zealand on the Brezille Packet sailing ship in 1832. Married Te Rangahua Terewhare. John and Te Rangahua had 12 children.
Ellen Leaf was my husband gggreat mother.

What I am wanting to know
William Parents
Mary maiden Name
Sibbing Names of John Henry
Any other info

Louise