Levack - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: LEVACK'S IN SOUTH AFRICA

glenn1730 — 2012-04-17 04:11:52Z

i wonder if you can help ; i have been trying to track down an old friend of mine Charlotte Levack ; worked in Port Elizabeth I think Standard bank in 1980's ; from eastern cape believe around Queenstown

Surname Levach

AnnetteJefferies37 — 2011-06-19 07:55:31Z

Searching on behalf of my cousin Keith Alan Levack, father George Kenneth Levack, wishing to find any relatives or origin of the Levach surname.

A reply on his behalf would be appreciated and I can pass the information on as he is a 'techniphobe'!

Re: Janet J. Levack

triron — 2011-06-10 21:45:09Z

HI
I am so interested in the Levack - Levach etc familly in Caithness.
I am a MORE from Caithness.
in the 1700s there was a MORE/LEVACH marriage but rcenetly I found that via male y-dna we are close matched and an unsual group for Caithness............ happy to expand.
Tricia

Re: Janet J. Levack

FAMNUMBER10 — 2011-04-20 01:14:21Z

I meant to ask you whether the book you mentioned was written by John Manson? I received a copy many years ago which I returned to the owner - but never actually connected with him. The book had a hard bound RED cover and was about a half-inch thick. It sounded like the one you mentioned.
Oh, well, we will be in touch again!
Mary

Re: Janet J. Levack

TisdaleJones — 2011-04-19 22:43:59Z

Mary I'm interested!! I have emailed you some info, I am researching my Husbands line, which is traced back to Caithness, william Manson and Janet Levack. I have a book, written by my husbands first cousin, of his genealogical journey through the US, Canada and Scotland. I would love to see what you have and share what I have with you. I am trying to get John's book into my Reunion Genealogy program but the book is a bit disjointed and I am having a hard time reading handwritten pedigree charts, by that I mean charts on plain white paper with no boxes or lines defining who goes with who! LOL Looking forward to hearing from you!

Re: Janet J. Levack

TisdaleJones — 2011-04-19 22:43:55Z

Levack Search

aubreylynn1973 — 2011-01-14 16:30:54Z

my name is Aubrey and i am searching for information on Marvin Edward Levack. I have lost contact with him and desperately wanted to find him.He was in Eastern Us 10 years ago , i want to learn more about our family ..

Re: Levack research....

FAMNUMBER10 — 2010-07-24 13:57:02Z

Were you successful in finding what you were looking for on the Levack/Manson line?

I go back to Robert Levach/Esther Williamson and have accumulated quite a bit of information. You can reach me at: marylevack@aol.com

Re: Janet J. Levack

FAMNUMBER10 — 2010-07-24 13:50:42Z

WELL, HERE IT IS TEN YEARS LATER, BUT I'VE JUST COME ACROSS YOUR QUERIE RE THE ABOVE NAME. ARE YOU STILL INTERESTED?
EMAIL ME AT marylevack@aol.com

Re: I am a Levack

DanielleLevackKriel — 2007-12-09 21:24:59Z

Yes Yes George A. and Estelle Levack are my Grandparents they had a set of twins Donald and Lorriane, and my father of course Carlton Lincoln was born in 1932 he has since passed away. I have portraits of my fathers relatives all I know of the woman is her name is Mary, who may be the Mary Spey you have mentioned. Also there is another portrait of a gentleman I believe to be her father. I do not know his name. Any info you can give me would be wonderful Thank You

Re: Levack research....

gretnagirl41 — 2007-11-25 17:34:11Z

My ancestor is Elizabeth Levach/Levack.

The 1851 census for Hemprigs, Wick, Caithness, shows Elizabeth Levach, widow?, age 37 born in Latheron.

Other occupants:
Catherine Sutherland, Head, Widow, 72, born Latheron
Alexandrina Brims, granddaughter, 9, born Lybster
Jamesina Manson, granddaughter, 5, born Wick

Re: Levack research....

dcar6504 — 2007-06-11 04:03:19Z

I to am researching Levach/Levak & Manson families who came from Scotland (Wick & surrounds) to Tasmania. David Manson was a convict & married Anne Levach (daughter of a convict). They lived many years in Tasmania, and all traces of Levach seem to be missing in Tas now. I have some information on this line, but whilst they may be connected way back, there is no direct link now, but I am curious, given they all came from the same general area.
Pls contact me if you wish to pursue.
thank You Diane

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anhar13 — 2006-08-07 15:21:23Z

I have now found that Felix Levack parents were Willima Mc Caddy Levack and Amanda Coxon and he came from Scotland and her from England any info on him would he appreciated email me at anhar@rogers.com
Thank You

The Scottish version of the name

andreweninge — 2005-11-19 10:04:02Z

I have recently learnt from a Levack who lives in Northern Scotland, that the name there (also Levach) is thought to be a Maclea/Livingstone clan name peculiar to that region. -ack or -ach is a common name ending in that region, and the -lev comes from an old version of the Maclea name.

So I'd like to inform you about the DNA project which covers all related surnames of that clan:
http://users.skynet.be/lancaster/Discussion%20Maclea.htm

This is not a commercial announcement. I am a Livingstone genealogist and the project is run by participants like myself. We already have one Levack (results not yet in).

Regards
Andrew Lancaster

Re: Janet J. Levack

2005-10-07 01:05:51Z

I would think that Mr Manson would have fought with the British army against the French at Waterloo (1815). As DID wILLIAM mOWATT from Caithness who married Helen Levack on his return. They also emigrated to Canada. Their son Oliver was the 1st Prime Minister of Ontario. The town of Levack in Ontario is named after Helen. I wonder if they emigrated on the same boat as the Mansons?

Re: DESPARATE SEARCH FOR LEVACK'S IN SOUTH AFRICA

2005-10-07 00:47:03Z

Sorry to be so late!
I am from a long line of Alexander Levacks who go back to the 1700s in Caithness, North Scotland. Lack of census records end my line there.
I believe the name is connected to the Maclea(y)s. In the 1600s some Macleays assumed the name Livingstone. The Gaelic phonetic pronounciation is "Vachc-Lay". (Son of Lea.) In Caithness Levack is pronounced "Lay-Vac". I wonder if some Macleas didn't want to entirely give up their name when they left Argyleshire for the North East......for whatever reason. Certainly the name is closely linked with the Stewarts of Appin, the Macleays and the Livingstones.

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anhar1 — 2005-06-06 13:54:20Z

my husbands grandparents are walter felix levack and kathleen w murphy looking for any info on them.
thanks
anhar@rogers.com

Re: I am a Levack

kanemike — 2005-06-01 05:50:56Z

if of any help to you,i have the work record of a,,george a levack,born yonkers ny. 7 28 1902,lived 43 william st ossining ny, wife name estella, records states 3 children ,no names, info taken from eastern air craft tarrytown ww11,,? you can go to <www.deadfred.com>; to view the record, just type in levack or the mike kane records,,,,mike kane

Re: Levack research....

2004-11-17 02:13:41Z

I am a levack. I live in sydney with my family. My sisters Fern & amy and my Mom Helen. Our father Alex Levack lives in Albany W.A.

Re: HISTORY/ORIGINAL

2004-10-24 04:20:54Z

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Re: HISTORY/ORIGINAL Levack

2004-10-24 04:19:06Z

My surname is Levack and it is an anglicized version of the French name Levesque. The change in the name occurred in Canada when one of my illiterate ancestors crossed the border to join the U.S. Army. The Army misspelled the name. If you don't have any connection to Canada, it is more likely you derive your name from Scotland as Levack is a Scotish name as well (and I have heard it may also be Polish).

Levach/Levack

2004-04-18 17:32:25Z

The 1851 census for Hemprigs, Wick, Caithness, shows Elizabeth Levach, widow?, age 37 born in Latheron.

Other occupants:
Catherine Sutherland, Head, Widow, 72, born Latheron
Alexandrina Brims, granddaughter, 9, born Lybster
Jamesina Manson, granddaughter, 5, born Wick

Re: I am a Levack

AUDRYRINI — 2003-01-27 05:49:57Z

I came across a George Levack in my research on the McKee family. He married an Annette McKee in 1921. His father was named Donald and his mother was Mary Spey. I looked for George and Annette in the 1930 Census but only found a George Levack married to Estelle living in Ossining. They had twins named Donald and Evelyn. I feel this is the same George. Perhaps Annette died or they divorced. He was only married to Estelle for 3 years. His parents were from Scotland. Could this be your grandfather? I would love to hear from you either way.

DESPARATE SEARCH FOR LEVACK'S IN SOUTH AFRICA

sharon13956 — 2003-01-21 07:55:37Z

Anyone out there know anything about Levack's who may have migrated to South Africa? My dad is Harold Levack, grandfather Bertie (born Graaff Reinet, SA), ggrandfather Damon (also born Graaff Reinet) - nothing further. The South African Levacks are planning a family reunion during March 2003 and I've been commissioned to try to find out the history/origin of Levack.

LEVACK'S IN SOUTH AFRICA

sharon13956 — 2003-01-20 09:15:38Z

My father is Harold Levack born in Graaff Reinet a town in the Eastern Cape in South Africa, now resident in Port Elizabeth, South Africa his father was Bertie Levack born in Graaff Reinet, died 1986. Bertie's father was Damon Levack don't know where he was born. Is there anyone out there who has any information on Levack's from South Africa. The name is very uncommon in South Africa. Also, where did this name originate?

Any help would be appreciated.

Sharon

Re: Levack research....

echo1924 — 2002-08-16 17:52:55Z

hello,
My maiden name was Lois Laveck. I was born in Fairbow [sp]
MN, I had a sister Charlotte and a brother John Carter.My father was Wallace Bruce Levack. He was born in Toronto,Ontario, Canada. His father was Eric Levack , he was in Wick, Scotland.
Please reply to the following email-- mailbox@moodstamps.com
I would be intersted in hearing from any Levack's from that area. Kind thoughts,Lois

Re: Levack

2002-06-22 18:43:33Z

Looking for info on Rachel Levack who gave birth to William Levack (no father named) on 24.06.1911 in Hackney, London. She is alleged to have been a Scot.

Levack research....

erinl97 — 2001-09-22 15:43:49Z

Anyone else out there researching Levack name?
just curious since I keep hitting deadends in my own.

erin levack
erin@nijmeijer.com

Re: I am a Levack

2001-09-09 13:51:10Z

I am a Levack living in Australia. My father Alexander was born in Mauritius of French mother, Deborah (aka Lulu) and Scottish father William, who were missionaries.

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JoanKennedy41 — 2001-09-04 01:56:02Z

I, too, am searching for some elusive LeVacks originating in Scotland then to Canada the U.S. (particularly Marshall James LeVack b. 1880s) Levack, Ontario, I was told,was named for the wife of a former premier.

I am a Levack

2001-02-01 17:20:48Z

My grandfathers name was George Alexander Levack I am not sure when he was born He died in 1962. I know he lived in Ossening NY.

HISTORY/ORIGINAL

2001-01-08 05:20:22Z

My maiden name was Levack. I am of mixed heritage living in South Africa. As the surname Levack is very uncommon in S.A. I would particularly like to know the history/origin of the surname Levack. Assistance in this regard would be appreciated.

Levack Family

2001-01-03 21:36:57Z

I had not heard of William Levack and his many children! I know that my grandfather, Harold Levack, came here from Scotland, so they are probably related. Harold had 14 children with a woman here in the states. Then, he ended up having two more children with another woman (after the first 14). One of those last two is my father. I did end up in touch with Mary Levack, one of Harold's first 14 children. She's a really neat woman and was able to tell me quite a bit about all of the family I have out there that I hadn't realized. Pretty fun stuff!

Levack. William

2000-11-18 22:41:44Z

here may be another limb....
William Levack from Portobello, Scotland
wife, Janet (nee Bernard) had 12 children, only 5 or 6 survived past 21.
they are:
William, Ernest, Arthur, Violet, Poppy, Helen
Ernest moved eventually to Detroit, MI, Helen stayed in Vancouver, BC, Canada with Violet. William, Arthur, Poppy stayed in Scotland.
Helen was my grandmother on my mother's side.
Their father William was an accountant, they all lived in a house which is known as one of the "twelve apostles" in Portobello.
any info from anyone???

Levack Family

2000-08-19 07:28:17Z

Hello, Erin! I decided to do some searching of the Levack family name and came across your message. I'm Angela Levack. Harold is my grandfather (the Harold who came here from Scotland - not his son Harold). Have you heard from any others in the family? Harold had 14 children with his wife, then lived in MI for a while and had two more sons, Doug and Peter. Doug is my dad. I recently saw my Uncle Peter and he's the one who told me to hop on line and do some searching around of the family name. How interesting!

I'm a Levack!

2000-08-19 07:19:07Z

I'm not on the family tree, but Harold is my grandfather! ;)

Levack

2000-07-26 14:15:44Z

Levack was my grandmothers name she married in 1935 (London England) There is a small town in North Ontario, Canada called Levack. It may be a place to start

Janet J. Levack

2000-06-25 21:35:08Z

Am searching for descendants of Janet J. Levack d/o George Levack and Catherine Rugg, b Stangergill, Scotland 20 May 1793. Married William Manson 16 Nov 1815, Olrig Parish, Caithness, Scotland. Emigrated Como, Quebec > Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

LeVac Family name

2000-05-31 14:11:45Z

Cynthia,
I have come across this spelling a couple of time in my research of the Levac family. I suspect that you be related to this main branch. Contact me at normank1017@my-deja.com and I'll see if I can help you.

To anyone who is looking for Levack or LeVac

2000-05-25 08:45:48Z

My nane is Cynthia K. (LeVac) Smith I'm trying to do my family tree but I am looking for My father Alfred Dehn LeVac so if you have any info on this name please let me know as I will try to do the same for you. Thank you, Cynthia K. Smith