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Re: Leece family history

rleece1 — 2011-05-30 19:12:04Z

Hi, My family is most likely to be connected to those people in America,
I live in the county of Cumbria England ,My side of the family came from the small village called Leece which is in the area of north Lancashire, which is now in the county of Cumbria North west England.
In 1830,s they would appear to have moved to a farm in the then county of Cumberland, to a village called Holmrook. from there it would appear they moved to Egremont Cumbria. Where my father was born He was also called. Joseph Wilson Leece, His father. Was called John Leece,
Who spent many years working. In Arizona Bisbay town.
My name is John Barry Leece
I still live in Cumbria.
My son is also called John

Re: Leece line

Periwinkle2010 — 2011-05-18 06:35:34Z

Hi Kelly,

I have not checked this site in a long time. Yes, the store was a drugstore. My Aunt Myrtle has had a longtime male companion/common law husband name Frank. They live north of Barrie, Ontario.

We are looking for our brother, Oliver, who would be about forty now. George, my father was his dad and his mom is Dorothy Carswell. We lost touch with Oliver just after George died on March 12, 1975.

I would like to know more about our connection, Kelly.

Kind regards,

Kathie

Leece; Queensland Australia

mouritz163 — 2011-03-06 02:10:57Z

I am a direct descendant of Thomas Leece who emigrated from Preston, Lancashire with his wife Fanny nee Hadfield and daughter Fanny in 1913. He was one of the first bakers to own the bakery at Kaimkillenbun on the Darling Downs and is buried in Toowong Cemetery Brisbane with his father william and his infant nephew Jack Hallam. I am keen to contact anyone following this line of descendancy.
Bev

Re: Leece line

clairedithcampbell — 2010-10-18 20:24:42Z

I am looking for information regarding my family. My father was Benjamin George Leece. My uncle was William.
Please reply back and we will find out if we are from the same Leece line.
Thanks Claire at clairedithcampbell@gmail.com

Re: British Civil Records Leece

eskvalley — 2010-07-20 22:10:36Z

Hi William Penny Leece had parents Thomas Leece 1809-1868 and Jane Penny 1815 - ?

Re: British Civil Records

kamliza — 2010-06-16 09:31:19Z

Dear Mr Steven Leece,

I am looking for any information on my great-grandfather who came to Labuan, Malaysia in early 1900s. I am not sure how to go about accessing the website that you provided on this board.

Thanks,

Liza Alias Leece

Re: Leece line

kelly87ryan — 2010-04-22 19:05:21Z

I've just started going through ancestry.ca and found this post. My mother (maiden name Leece, daughter of George E. B. Leece, granddaughter of George R. Leece) remembers her father talking about the store on Pritchard Ave. She thinks it may have been a drug store. My mother also had an aunt Myrtle who had two daughter Shelley/Shelly and Robin, and a son whose name she cannot remember. If this sounds right please contact me or reply.

Thanks
Kelly

Re: Joseph James LEECE - Born 15 Dec 1855 Liverpool

grendav2001 — 2010-01-14 13:45:26Z

northern daily mail
west hartlepool
12 april 1920

leece

on the 10th, joseph james, the dearly beloved husband of the late mary leece. cortege to leave 37 tweed street, tuesday, 2 o'clock. r.i.p.

Re: Joseph James LEECE - Born 15 Dec 1855 Liverpool

turnbull23 — 2009-12-26 17:12:01Z

thank you for the information will follow this up. Pamela

Re: Joseph James LEECE - Born 15 Dec 1855 Liverpool

tecwynsavage — 2009-12-26 17:11:48Z

Found him in census 1861 & 1871, Liverpool with parents and approx 5 siblings.
Not found in 1881.
Found in 1891 & 1901, Durham with wife and total of 9 children.
As you state that your branch came from Durham you may already have this information. If not, and you don't have access to the censuses, I can give you more detail. Also try to see what became of his siblings.

Joseph James LEECE - Born 15 Dec 1855 Liverpool

turnbull23 — 2009-12-26 17:11:11Z

Born 15 Dec 1855
LIVERPOOL Merseyside England
died @ 1920
seeking any information / connections on the Leece Family.
my own branch moved to County Durham and eventualy to Hartlepool.

Re: Children of Thomas Leece and Elizabeth Christian

leece174 — 2009-05-14 20:14:24Z

I actually knew "uncle Willie". When I was young I would go with my father and see him in the park in Baraboo Wisconsin, next to the war cannon. I was only 5, but I remember him as a rather tall, white haired and distinguished looking man. He was very elderly and would spend the summer days on a park bench enjoying the day. I am the great grandson of Robert. My grandfather was Thomas Evan, who was abandoned by his father and lived with Evan, and Willie at times in North Freedom. My father was Willis Earl Leece. I have two sons, one of whom is Dr. Thomas Christian Leece.

Randall Leece

The Leece Family of Kirkby Ireleth

DLeece2 — 2008-11-03 17:33:17Z

Looking to share information re family tree that contains John Leece shoemaker of Grizebeck (b.1808), and Elisabeth Leece (born 1841 in Grizebeck). My great grandfather was Harry Irving Leece (son of Elisabeth) so I think there is a Cumberland/Westmorland Irving Link also.

Re: Leece line

Periwinkle2010 — 2008-04-26 05:17:57Z

Well, I know a John Bartel, a John Hogan, and maybe a couple more but right now the two mentioned come to mind.

Best,

Kathie

James Leece and Minnie Leece in NJ in 1942

lizpoitras2 — 2008-03-04 18:56:51Z

Looking for any information on the above. If Minnie is his wife, they would have married sometime after his divorce in 1927 and sometime before 1942. In 1927 he was living in Scranton PA and in 1942 was in Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ. He died about 1948. He was born in Dalton-in-Furness in England.
Thanks
Liz

Re: Leece line

lonelyisamanwithoutlove — 2008-01-21 22:02:13Z

Hi Kathie
Just wondering if its you or not - you'll know it's me by my name and i was just thinkin' about you and wondering how you're doin' these days...
Your friend always
John

William Leece, b. 4 Oct 1873 Longton, England

ShawnaDobbelaere — 2008-01-12 03:44:05Z

I am wondering who his parents are. He immigrated to canada in the early 1900s and married Edith Steele July 13 1908 in the R.M. of Roblin. he died in July 1956 at Cartwright, Manitoba.
Thank you, Shawna

Re: LEECE UK/IRELAND

loobyloo712 — 2007-09-23 16:08:24Z

My maiden was LEESE, I live quite close to Gateshead, and wil have a look and see if I can find anything for you.
There is a lot of LEESE family living in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.

Re: Children of Thomas Leece and Elizabeth Christian

sandrashumway_1 — 2007-02-10 05:05:27Z

Dear Espacedout. I am a descendant of William Sinclair Leece, son of William Leece and Elizabeth Radcliff. This William is the brother of your Thomas Leece who married Elizabeth Christian.

Leece Liverpool/Ireland

ken_nz — 2006-07-29 01:44:57Z

I am descended from William Leece born 1793 in Ireland. He married Catharine Denvir in 1818 in Liverpool. He had 5 children. 1. William Danvers , 2. Alexander , Frances Ann (married Horatio Penn then Thomas baddeley) James Patrick (also . known as James danvers - my gggrandfather) and margaretta Jane (Married Thomas Simpkins). We would like to find out anything we can on the 2 Williams. Thanks

Re: Leece in US and IOM

2006-07-09 04:49:53Z

Prideaux & Cross, I have a Thomas Cross with a sister Mary Ann, living in Bristol UK in 1871, the age is right, & I do know that some-one fought in the civil war, by some letters that was given to me, Mary Ann is the last child B. 1800 to Thomas & Elizabeth Cross, hoping for a connection. Laurel Burns

Re: LEECE UK/IRELAND

paulkl_1 — 2006-02-16 00:09:39Z

William Leece & Ann Creer

2005-06-22 06:57:54Z

I am looking for information about William Leece who was born in about 1805 or earlier. His father and grandfather were also William Leece, but I don't have any further info on them. If anyone could help I'd be very grateful.
Cheers from Oz,
Billee.

Re: LEECE UK/IRELAND

arthurjones181 — 2005-03-05 00:53:43Z

My son's girlfriend is descended from this Leece family, and I have begun to do a little research. Mary Devine was born in Edinburgh, of Irish parents. Are you still researching the family?

Re: British Civil Records Leece

2004-12-09 06:06:48Z

Christine
Glad that the information provided some background upon obtaining the certificates for various birth, marriage and deaths for your relatives they should have additional information which will further your search. Church records are available through the Mormon site http://www.familysearch.org/ which offers excellent microfilm records and other resources, they may even have a family history center near your location, check the library for the full selection...Steven Leece

Re: British Civil Records Leece

2004-12-08 15:14:53Z

Hi Steven, I have just found your records for Leece. I am searching my Leece family.Thankyou it has given me the dates and ref nos for some of my Leeces. My gt grandfather was William Penny Leece bn 1837.died in Ulverstone in 1881 just before my gr father Ernest John Leece was born .I can't get back any further. All I have is my Gt Gt grandfather was Thomas Leece and he was deceased at the time of Williams marriage to Sarah Robinson in 1873.William was living at Penny Bridge at the time of his marriage and apparently my gr father made a point of telling my mother that the name Penny was of significance, I don't know the connection. My gr fathers brother Thomas also had Penny for his middle name and also my gt gt gfatherwas Thomas Penny Leece, I don't know if you can help me with any info , it would be great to hear from you. Kind regards Christine.PS I am curious also to see if we go back to the IOM.

Re: Children of Thomas Leece and Elizabeth Christian

leecepeter — 2004-12-04 17:09:59Z

I believe the list of children of Thomas and Mary were Brothers and Sisters of my Grandfather Joseph Leece, i am going to check this out and confirm
regards
Peter Leece

Thomas and Annie (LEECE) Hartley, England --> PA

2004-10-31 22:09:48Z

Re: British Civil Records

2004-01-15 12:56:37Z

can not get into your site, help

Re: British Civil Records

2004-01-15 12:56:37Z

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Re: British Civil Records

2004-01-15 12:55:54Z

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Re: Leece line

2004-01-10 13:32:38Z

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Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-12-27 23:52:45Z

According to the naturalization papers:

John Thomas Leece
born 18 Oct 1886;
left from Liverpool, England and arrived
Philadelphia 12 Aug 1907
on ship Merion;
naturalized 25 Apr 1917;
6', 160 lb., brown hair, brown eyes.

James Leece
born 29 Apr 1889;
left from Liverpool, England and arrived
Philadelphia 29 May 1910
on ship Friesland;
naturalized 11 Sep 1918;
5' 6", 140 lb., dark brown hair, dark blue eyes.

When did their brother Robert come to the U.S.?

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-24 21:56:03Z

please post papers you have
Death date is accurate, march 11, 1948 died of pnuemonia
Scranton Pa
Robert came to US within a year or at same time
need to see records
thanks
Charles

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-24 20:11:51Z

Sounds like we have a match!

I have census (PA and England), christening record of Sr., marriage record with Vanbirtis, divorce papers of same, naturalization papers. More. Have nothing of Sr. after the 1923 divorce - death date is only family hearsay. Did not know Sr's middle name was Gomer. Thought that was only the middle name of his son who I assumed was named after his step-grandfather. No Gomer appears on any of the papers I have seen. Have also the marriage license of his parents Thomas Leece and Ann Moore.

Are you folks related to Robert? Do you know when he came to US? I have seen him only in the 1901 British census.

You can contact me offline at lizpoitras@hotmail.com

Liz

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-24 19:55:53Z

james gomer leece, sr, born 28 apr l889 8 cobdin st, dalton-in-furness
died March 11, 1948 Scranton Pa
brother Robert
married Vanburties Hall
all infor accurate

Do you have census?

Charles

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-21 22:46:21Z

The James I am researching is as follows:
birth as in subject line.
an older brother John Thomas Leece.
a younger half-brother Robert Dixon.
moved to Pennsylvania and married there.
had two sons born in Moosic, PA, one of which was James Gomer Leece.
died about 1948, unverified.
his father was Thomas Leece, mother was Anne Moore.
his grandfather was John Leece (father of Thomas Leece).

Do we have a match?
Liz

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-21 16:00:22Z

kind of confused
do you think James in your grandfather or great grandfather
What year was your father George born?
Was he born before James left England?

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-21 13:22:03Z

George
Please leave email address so we can email you some photos and maps. Can you find out what nursing home Kate is in. Have you had any response from England. Vanburties and James divorced in 1922 or 1923 so if he remarried you might have a match.
Charles

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-21 12:59:14Z

had a brother named Robert, also moved to Scranton

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-21 12:57:25Z

Sorry, in my teenage daughter's haste she may have given you wrong info.

James Gomer Leece
April 28,1889
8Cobden Street
Dalton in Furness, Lancs. Eng.
Married Vanbirties Rosetta Hall
Scranton Pa October 27. 1914.
died March 11, l948 Possibly in Scranton

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-20 20:38:12Z

James Gomer Leece, born 28 Apr 1889, Dalton-in-Furness
Had a brother named Robert also migrated to music Pa.
James died of pneumonia early 50's possible 51.
Do you have photos?

Re: James Leece, born 28Apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness

2003-11-20 20:22:34Z

James Gomer Leece, born 28,apr1889, Dalton-in-Furness
Another brother Robert
died of pnuemonia in early 50's probably 51

james leece

2003-11-20 20:12:12Z

james gomer leece daltin in furness has another brother Robert. james died of pneumonia

John Leece born in 1848 on Isle of Mann

na80 — 2003-08-30 19:23:00Z

Looking for information on John Leece born on the Isle of Mann in 1848. He married Mary Sweeney and came to the U.S. settling in the mid- west. They had a daughter, Anna Leece who was born in 1869 and later married Daniel Hawley.
If you can help, please contact me.

frank leece info.

gigberg — 2003-08-24 17:24:01Z

Leece family history

joebety — 2003-08-17 21:12:54Z

Leece family history

joebety — 2003-08-17 21:12:54Z

I am interested in any information pertaining to the Leeces, especially my ggggrandfather, Jacob. He was in Rockbridge County , VA inthe early 1800's.

Children of Thomas Leece and Elizabeth Christian

espacedout — 2003-07-30 22:57:41Z

I am looking for information on the family of Thomas Leece and Elizabeth Christian. Thomas was born about 1842 Marown, IOM. Elizabeth was born about 1848, Onchan, IOM.
They were married 10-10-1864 Bradden, IOM. They had a very large family. I believe these are their children:
1. Eliza Jane Leece b. abt 1865 Marown, IOM
2. Almina or Almena Leece b. abt 1867 Marown, IOM
3. Evan T. Leece b. abt 1868 Marown IOM (Evan came to America and settled in Wisconsin)
4. William Leece b. abt 1871 Patrick, IOM
5. Robert Leece b. abt 1873 Patrick, IOM
6. Elizabeth Leece b. abt 1874 Patrick, IOM
7. Dina Leece b. abt 1876 Isle of Man
8. Willie Leece b. 1878 Malew, IOM (William came to America and settled in Wisconsin)
9. Rachel Leece b. abt 1880 Malew, IOM
10. Edith Leece b. abt 1883 Malew, IOM
11. Marie Leece b. abt 1884 Malew, IOM
12. Joseph Leece b. abt 1887 Malew, IOM
13. Martha Leece b. abt 1889 Malew, IOM
14. Samuel Leece b. abt 1891 Malew, IOM
15. Sissie Leece No information on her
16. Thomas Leece No information on him. Not sure if there was a son named Thomas Leece but some sketchy information says there was.
Does anyone out there connect to any of these people? My husband's great grandfather was Willie Leece who lived for a time in England and then came to America with his family in 1913. He settled in North Freedom, Wisconsin as did his brother, Evan who came over around 1890.
Thank you.

Leece

Loonview — 2003-05-23 18:58:14Z

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON JOHN AND ELIZABETH LEECE CIRCA MIDDLE TO LATE 19TH CENTURY.
LOCATED IN BOWEN TOWNSHIP, KENT CO. MICHIGAN
THEY HAD 6 CHILDREN JOHN, MARY & MARTHA (TWINS)
GEORGE, LANA & LOUIS. ANY INFO WOULD BE
GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Thank you