Joseph Leaf

M, b. December 1860, d. December 1932
  • Joseph Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1860 Quarter.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Joseph Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in St Maurice, Yorkshire. John is a 44 year old ag. labouerer born York, living with his wife Ann 37, born Pickering and children John 9, Ann 4 and Joseph 0, all born York.     
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Joseph Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in Huntington, Yorkshire. Ann 46, born Pickering was living with her husband John a 54 year old railway gateman and children Alfred 4 and Joseph 10 both born York.

  • His marriage, at 29 years and 3 months, to Alice Mary Russell was registered in the March 1890 Quarter in Selby, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hirst, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 29 year old farm labourer born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 25, born Hertford, Hertfordshire and daughter Annie E, 0, born Yorkshire.
  • Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Vicer Road, Dartfield, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 39 year old general farm labourer, born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 31, born Wales and children Annie 10, born North Selby; Helena born Hirst, North Selby; Mary L 5 born Hirst, North Selby and Thomas W 1 born Eddithorpe, Yorkshire.

  • Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Thornhill Dewsbury. Joseph is shown as a 51 year old labourer in a colliery, born York, living with his wife Alice Mary, 41 born Axebury, Somersetshire and children Mary Lavinia 15, born Hirst; Annie Elizabeth Milne 20 born Hirst; Francis Milner 3, born Thornhill;John Milner 0, bornThornhill; Thomas Russell 68, born Nottington, Dorset, widowed father in law.

  • His death was recorded with the Dewsbury, Yorkshire, Registration District in the December 1932 Quarter.

Children of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell

Joseph Leaf

M, b. 1884, d. December 1961
  • Joseph Leaf was born in 1884 in Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Joseph Leaf was living in the household of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman in York, Yorkshire. William was a 36 year old bricklayers labourer, born York, living with is wife Betsy, 27 born Yorkshire, and their son Joseph aged 7 born Yorkshire. Betsy's father Robert Chapman was living with them.

  • His marriage, at 22 years, to Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp was registered in the June 1906 Quarter in Barnsley, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Joseph 27, was a dyers labourer, born York, living with is wife Mary 24 born Barnsley and son Thomas William 4, born Bramley.

  • His death was recorded with the Leeds, Yorkshire, Registration District in the December 1961 Quarter.

Children of Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp

Joseph Leaf

M, b. December 1918
  • Joseph Leaf's birth was registered in the Barnsley, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1918 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp.

Lillie Leaf

F, b. December 1892, d. 1977
  • Lillie Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1892 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Lillie Leaf was living in the household of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Alfred is shown as a 34 year old hairdresser, born York living with his wife Zillah, 33 born Gristhorpe and children Ethel 12 born Selby; Lillie 8 born York; Ivy 5 born York; and Ida 3 born York.

  • Lillie Leaf appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Hudderfield. Lillian, 20, was a boarder with the Clayton family. She was a box tenter in the woolen industry.

  • Lillie Leaf died in 1977 in Noble Park, Victoria.

Mary Ann Leaf

F, b. 1845, d. June 1918
  • Mary Ann Leaf was born in 1845 in White Sea, Durham, Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Ann Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in St Crux, Yorkshire. Ann was a 27 year old born Pickering, living with her husband John, a 34 year old gardener, and their two children Robert 4, born Weighton and Mary A aged 6 born Durham.

  • At the age of 31 years, Mary Ann Leaf married George Iles in June 1876 in York, Yorkshire.
  • Mary Ann Leaf appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Mary 36 born Whitlee, was living with her husband George 35 born Nayburn.
  • She and George Iles appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Nidd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. George was a 45 year old railway signalman, living with his wife Mary and children Margaret 9 and William 4.
  • Mary Ann Leaf and George Iles appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Nidd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. George 55 born Naburn, a signalman, was living with his wife Mary born White Sea, 45 and daughter Margaret 19 born Nidd, a teacher.

  • Mary Ann Leaf and George Iles appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Low Harrogate, Yorkshire. George was a 65 year old retired signalman born Naburn, living with his wife Mary Ann 66 born White Sea and children Margaret, 29 a teacher born Knaresborough, and son William 25 a taxi cab driver born Nidd.

  • Her death was recorded with the Knaresborough, Yorkshire, Registration District in the June 1918 Quarter.

Children of Mary Ann Leaf and George Iles

Mary Ann Leaf

F, b. March 1880, d. June 1972
  • Mary Ann Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1880 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Ann Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 34 year old carter born Leeds, living with his 34 year old wife Sarah born York, and children Minnie 5, John William 5, and Mary Ann 0, all born York.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Mary Ann Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in Belgrave Street, Clifton, Yorkshire. Robert was a 44 year old bricklayers labourer, born Awyard living with Sarah 44, and children Mary A 10, Sarah E 8, Robert H 6, and Eliza J 4.

  • Her marriage, at 20 years and 9 months, to John Thomas Meek was registered in the December 1900 Quarter in York, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Mary Ann Leaf and John Thomas Meek appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in March Street, York, Yorkshire. John was a 24 year old confectioner living with his wife Mary A 20 and sister in law Jane 14. All born York.

  • Mary Ann Leaf and John Thomas Meek appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in York, Yorkshire. John was a 35 year old confectioner, living with his wife Mary Ann and daughters Lillian 9 and Winifred 4. All were born in York.

  • Mary Ann Leaf died in June 1972 in York, Yorkshire, at age 92.

Children of Mary Ann Leaf and John Thomas Meek

Mary Lavinia Leaf

F, b. 13 March 1896, d. 1986
  • Mary Lavinia Leaf was born on 13 March 1896.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell.
  • Mary Lavinia Leaf's birth was registered in the Selby, Yorkshire Registration District in the June 1896 Quarter.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Mary Lavinia Leaf was living in the household of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell in Vicer Road, Dartfield, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 39 year old general farm labourer, born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 31, born Wales and children Annie 10, born North Selby; Helena born Hirst, North Selby; Mary L 5 born Hirst, North Selby and Thomas W 1 born Eddithorpe, Yorkshire.

  • Mary Lavinia Leaf died in 1986 in Wakefield, Yorkshire.

Maud Leaf

F, b. March 1901
  • Maud Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1901 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of John William Leaf and Cissie Maria Ann Nicholson.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Maud Leaf was living in the household of John William Leaf and Cissie Maria Ann Nicholson in York, Yorkshire. John was a 25 year old bricklayers labourer born Haxby living with his wife Cissie 24 born York, and daughter M Leaf born York.

Minnie Leaf

F, b. 17 June 1872
  • Minnie Leaf was born on 17 June 1872 in Huntington, York, Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Minnie Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 34 year old carter born Leeds, living with his 34 year old wife Sarah born York, and children Minnie 5, John William 5, and Mary Ann 0, all born York.

  • Her marriage, at 17 years and 11 months, to Mark Bell was registered in the June 1890 Quarter in York, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Ironstone Place, Leeds. Mark was a 39 year old corporation labourer, born Leeds, living with his wife Minnie 32, born Leeds, and their children Eliza P 10 born Birkenhead, Cheshire; James William 8 born Leeds ;Mark 7; Richard 3;and Eva Louisa aged 0. All born Leeds. Also living with them was Robert Leaf a 15 year old, born Leeds, working as a soap wrapper.

  • Minnie Leaf appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Leeds, Yorkshire. Minnie was a 38 year old seam presser born Haxby Yorkshire, a widow living with her children Richard 13, an errand boy; Eva 10; Frank 8; Elizabeth 6; and James 3. All the children were born in Leeds.

Children of Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell

Nora Leaf

F, b. March 1898
  • Nora Leaf's birth was registered in the Bramley, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1898 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.

Olive Petoria Leaf

F, b. September 1900
  • Olive Petoria Leaf's birth was registered in the Bramley, Yorkshire Registration District in the September 1900 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.

Robert Leaf

M, b. 1847, d. 1927
  • Robert Leaf was born in 1847 in Weighton, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Robert Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in St Crux, Yorkshire. Ann was a 27 year old born Pickering, living with her husband John, a 34 year old gardener, and their two children Robert 4, born Weighton and Mary A aged 6 born Durham.

  • His marriage, at 23 years, to Sarah Blakey was registered in the 1870 Quarter in York, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Durham, Yorkshire. Robert, 24, a labourer was a visitor to the John Bean Home as was his wife Sarah, also 24 born York.

  • Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 34 year old carter born Leeds, living with his 34 year old wife Sarah born York, and children Minnie 5, John William 5, and Mary Ann 0, all born York.

  • Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Belgrave Street, Clifton, Yorkshire. Robert was a 44 year old bricklayers labourer, born Awyard living with Sarah 44, and children Mary A 10, Sarah E 8, Robert H 6, and Eliza J 4.
  • Robert Leaf appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Frances Rd, York. Robert is shown as a 54 year old bricklayers labourer, a widower born Whitby, lodging with the Scholefield family.

  • His marriage, at 55 years, to Florence Amelia Simpson was registered in the December 1902 Quarter in York, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 64 year old labourer for the workhouse born Harewood, living with his wife Florence and children Robert William 9, Samuel Arthur 7, Anne 4 and Dorothy 0.

  • His death was recorded with the York, Yorkshire, Registration District in the 1927 Quarter.

Children of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey

Children of Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson

Robert Henry Leaf

M, b. June 1885
  • Robert Henry Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the June 1885 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Robert Henry Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in Belgrave Street, Clifton, Yorkshire. Robert was a 44 year old bricklayers labourer, born Awyard living with Sarah 44, and children Mary A 10, Sarah E 8, Robert H 6, and Eliza J 4.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Robert Henry Leaf was living in the household of Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell in Ironstone Place, Leeds. Mark was a 39 year old corporation labourer, born Leeds, living with his wife Minnie 32, born Leeds, and their children Eliza P 10 born Birkenhead, Cheshire; James William 8 born Leeds ;Mark 7; Richard 3;and Eva Louisa aged 0. All born Leeds. Also living with them was Robert Leaf a 15 year old, born Leeds, working as a soap wrapper.

  • Robert Henry Leaf appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in HMAS Prison, York. Robert was a prisioner born 1886.

Robert William Leaf

M, b. 1902
  • Robert William Leaf was born in 1902.
  • He was the son of Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Robert William Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 64 year old labourer for the workhouse born Harewood, living with his wife Florence and children Robert William 9, Samuel Arthur 7, Anne 4 and Dorothy 0.

Samuel Arthur Leaf

M, b. 1904, d. 1990
  • Samuel Arthur Leaf was born in 1904.
  • He was the son of Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Samuel Arthur Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 64 year old labourer for the workhouse born Harewood, living with his wife Florence and children Robert William 9, Samuel Arthur 7, Anne 4 and Dorothy 0.

  • Samuel Arthur Leaf died in 1990.

Sarah Elizabeth Leaf

F, b. September 1882
  • Sarah Elizabeth Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the September 1882 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Sarah Elizabeth Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in Belgrave Street, Clifton, Yorkshire. Robert was a 44 year old bricklayers labourer, born Awyard living with Sarah 44, and children Mary A 10, Sarah E 8, Robert H 6, and Eliza J 4.

  • Sarah Elizabeth Leaf appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Jack Lane, Hunslet, York. Sarah was an 18 year old servant to Harriet Pitchforth.

  • Her marriage, at 24 years and 9 months, to William Robertshaw was registered in the June 1907 Quarter in Wharfedale, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Sarah Elizabeth Leaf and William Robertshaw appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Baildon, Yorkshire. William was a 28 year old wool warehouse man born Baildon, living with his wife Sarah Elizabeth born York, 28; and son Horace, 3 born Baildon.

Child of Sarah Elizabeth Leaf and William Robertshaw

Thomas W Leaf

M, b. 1900
  • Thomas W Leaf was born in 1900 in Edderthorpe, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Thomas W Leaf was living in the household of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell in Vicer Road, Dartfield, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 39 year old general farm labourer, born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 31, born Wales and children Annie 10, born North Selby; Helena born Hirst, North Selby; Mary L 5 born Hirst, North Selby and Thomas W 1 born Eddithorpe, Yorkshire.

Tom William Leaf

M, b. December 1906
  • Tom William Leaf was born in December 1906 in Barnsley, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Tom William Leaf was living in the household of Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Joseph 27, was a dyers labourer, born York, living with is wife Mary 24 born Barnsley and son Thomas William 4, born Bramley.

William Leaf

M, b. June 1856
  • William Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the June 1856 Quarter.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, William Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in Huntington, Yorkshire. Ann was a 56 year old born Pickering, living with her husband John 64, born York, a gateman on the railway, and their children John, 28, unemployed, born York; William 26, unemployed born York and Alfred 14, a scholar born York.

  • At the age of 25 years and 8 months, William Leaf married Betsy Chapman on 5 February 1882 in Huntington, Yorkshire.
  • William Leaf and Betsy Chapman appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in York, Yorkshire. William was a 36 year old bricklayers labourer, born York, living with is wife Betsy, 27 born Yorkshire, and their son Joseph aged 7 born Yorkshire. Betsy's father Robert Chapman was living with them.
  • William Leaf and Betsy Chapman appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Wellington Grove, Bramley, Yorkshire. William 47 was a blacksmiths striker, born York, living with is wife Betsy 40, born York and children Joseph 17, born York, a forge labourer; Christopher 9, born York; Eliza 14, a worsted spinner born York; Ernest 7 born Bramley; Nora 4 born Bramley and Olive Pretoria 0, born Bramley.

Children of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman

Catherine Leah

F, b. circa 1760
  • Catherine Leah was born circa 1760.
  • Catherine Leah married William Maddern, son of John Maddern and Rebecca Tregurtha, on 20 May 1780 in Paul, Cornwall. William was a fisherman. Witnesses to the marriage were Phillip Treguartha and John Maddern. Groom connonly called William the Second.

Children of Catherine Leah and William Maddern

Elizabeth Leah

F, b. 26 December 1750
  • Elizabeth Leah was baptized on 26 December 1750 in Paul, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Oliver Leah and Honor Glazon.
  • At the age of 21 years, 9 months and 16 days, Elizabeth Leah married Richard Mark on 12 October 1772 in Paul Parish, Cornwall, England. At the time of their marriage Richard was a fisherman. He was buried one month after their marriage.
  • Elizabeth Leah's husband, Richard Mark was buried on 16 November 1772 in Paul Parish, Cornwall, England.
  • Elizabeth Leah's daughter, Mary Mark was buried on 3 May 1776 in Paul Parish.
  • At the age of 26 years, 10 months and 1 day, Elizabeth Leah married John Maddern, son of Septifil Maddern and Norey Tonkin, on 27 October 1777 in Paul, Cornwall, England. The Parish Records show that John was a widower at the time of his marriage to Elizabeth Leah. Elizabeth was the widow of Richard Mark.
  • In April 1807,her husband, John Maddern died in Newlyn at age 72.

Child of Elizabeth Leah and Richard Mark

Children of Elizabeth Leah and John Maddern

Margaret Leah

F, b. 8 January 1698
  • Margaret Leah was also known as Leha.
  • She was baptized on 8 January 1698 in Paul, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Ralph Leah and Rebecka Unknown.
  • At the age of 24 years, 1 month and 13 days, Margaret Leah married Arthur Tregurtha on 21 February 1722 in Paul Parish Church, Cornwall.

Children of Margaret Leah and Arthur Tregurtha

Oliver Leah

M, b. circa 1725, d. March 1763
  • Oliver Leah was born circa 1725.
  • Oliver Leah married Honor Glazon, daughter of John Glazon and Jane Dale, on 27 February 1749 in Paul Parish, Cornwall, England. Parish records show father as deceased at the time of his son Oliver's christening.
  • Oliver Leah died in March 1763.
  • Oliver was buried on 14 March 1763 in Paul Churchyard.

Children of Oliver Leah and Honor Glazon

Ralph Leah

M, b. circa 1670
  • Ralph Leah was also known as Leha.
  • He was born circa 1670.
  • Ralph Leah married Rebecka Unknown on 22 December 1688 in Paul, Cornwall. They both signed with their mark.

Children of Ralph Leah and Rebecka Unknown

Ralph Leah

M, b. 30 March 1701

Anastasia Leahy

F, b. 1893, d. 17 June 1986
  • Anastasia Leahy was born in 1893 in Queensland. She was the daughter of James Leahy and Margaret Lean.
  • At the age of 36 years, Anastasia Leahy married John Costello, son of Patrick Costello and Ellen Welsh, in 1929 in Queensland.
  • Anastasia Leahy died on 17 June 1986.
  • Anastasia was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. RC1-00F-0019.

Bridget Mary Leahy

F, b. 1881, d. 14 June 1966
  • Bridget Mary Leahy was born in 1881 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Bridget Mary Leahy appeared on the Electoral Roll with David Leahy in 1914 in Highfields. David was a farmer. His daughter Horora (home duties), son Michael (labourer), son Patrick (labourer of Kleinton), brother Thomas (farmer of Meringandan) and daughter Bridget Mary (teacher-Kleinton) also lived in the area.
  • Bridget Mary Leahy died on 14 June 1966 in Queensland.
  • Bridget was buried on 16 June 1966 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Catherine Leahy

F, b. 1877, d. 1926
  • Catherine Leahy was born in 1877.
  • She was the daughter of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Catherine Leahy died in 1926 in Brisbane, Queensland.

David Leahy

M, b. 1842, d. 30 May 1934
  • David Leahy was born in 1842 in Barnard, Co Limerick, Ireland.
  • At the age of 26 years, David Leahy married Margaret Leane, daughter of Michael Leane and Johanna Broderick, in 1868 in Queensland.
  • David Leahy and Margaret Leane appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Koorjarewon (Highfields). David was a farmer. Margaret carried out home duties as did their daughter Margaret. Son Michael was a labourer.
  • On 19 February 1911,his wife, Margaret Leane died in Queensland.
  • David Leahy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1914 living at Highfields. David was a farmer. His daughter Horora (home duties), son Michael (labourer), son Patrick (labourer of Kleinton), brother Thomas (farmer of Meringandan) and daughter Bridget Mary (teacher-Kleinton) also lived in the area.
  • David Leahy died on 30 May 1934 in Queensland.
  • David was buried on 31 May 1934 in Cabarlah Cemetery. RC1-00A-0023.

Children of David Leahy and Margaret Leane

David Leahy

M, b. 1870, d. 1950
  • David Leahy was born in 1870 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • David Leahy died in 1950 in Brisbane, Queensland.