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.

Hanora Leahy

F, b. 1886
  • Hanora Leahy was born in 1886 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Hanora 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.

Johanna Leahy

F, b. 25 December 1868, d. 7 May 1924
  • Johanna Leahy was born on 25 December 1868 in Highfields, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • At the age of 26 years, 1 month and 26 days, Johanna Leahy married Maurice Collins, son of Cornelius Collins and Margaret Collins, on 20 February 1895 in Queensland. Maurice and Johanna operated a small storeon his property. Their mail came from Crow's Nest. Maurice built the first general store in Haden for Mr McCollum in 1912. In 1920 Maurice took over the store.
  • Johanna Leahy and Maurice Collins appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. He was a farmer as was his brothers John and Daniel.
  • Johanna Leahy died on 7 May 1924 in Queensland at age 55. After her death Maurice retired to Haden in 1925.
  • Johanna was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Johanna Leahy and Maurice Collins

Johanna Leahy

F, b. 1870, d. 25 April 1956
  • Johanna Leahy was born in 1870.
  • She was the daughter of John Leahy and Mary Sullivan.
  • Johanna Leahy married Jobe Powell circa 1895.
  • Johanna Leahy and Jobe Powell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. Job was a farmer.
  • On 17 October 1936,her husband, Jobe Powell died in Queensland.
  • Johanna Leahy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. She carried out home duties.
  • Johanna Leahy died on 25 April 1956 in Queensland.
  • Johanna was buried on 26 April 1956 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. METH3-008-0051.

Children of Johanna Leahy and Jobe Powell

John Leahy

M, b. circa 1840
  • John Leahy was born circa 1840.
  • John Leahy married Mary Sullivan circa 1865.

Child of John Leahy and Mary Sullivan

John Leahy

M, b. 1888, d. 29 November 1888
  • John Leahy was born in 1888 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • John Leahy died on 29 November 1888 in Queensland.
  • John was buried on 30 November 1888 in Cabarlah Cemetery. RC1-00A-0024.

Margaret Leahy

F, b. 1873, d. 21 May 1963
  • Margaret Leahy was born in 1873 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Margaret Leahy appeared on the Electoral Roll with David Leahy and Margaret Leane in 1905 in Koorjarewon (Highfields). David was a farmer. Margaret carried out home duties as did their daughter Margaret. Son Michael was a labourer.
  • At the age of 34 years, Margaret Leahy married Francis Brady, son of Bartholomew Brady and Ann Bennett, in 1907 in Queensland.
  • On 14 September 1941,her husband, Francis Brady died in Queensland.
  • Margaret Leahy died on 21 May 1963 in Queensland.
  • Margaret was buried on 23 May 1963 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC4-013-0056.

Mary Leahy

F, b. 1865, d. 6 February 1948
  • Mary Leahy was born in 1865 in Moyglas, County Tipperary. She was the daughter of William Leahy and Catherine Sullivan.
  • She possibly immigrated to Rockhampton on 22 December 1891. A Mary Leahy, 25 and a domestic servant from Cork travelled on the Roma from London on 30 Oct 1891.
  • At the age of 33 years, Mary Leahy married Johann Heinrich (Adolf) Thies, son of Heinrich (Henry) Thies and Wilhelmina Dorothea Hauf, on 8 December 1898 in St Lukes Church of England, Toowoomba, Queensland. She stated she was 28 years old on her marriage certificate.
  • Mary Leahy and Johann Heinrich (Adolf) Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. Johann was a farmer as was his brother John Nicholas.
  • Mary Leahy and Johann Heinrich (Adolf) Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Koorjarewon (Highfields). Johann was a farmer.
  • Mary Leahy and Johann Heinrich (Adolf) Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Nutgrove. John was a farmer.
  • Mary Leahy died on 6 February 1948 in Queensland. Her death certificate (informant daughter Lorna) gives her age at death as 83 and her age at the time of her marriage as 34, making her year of birth 1865.
  • Mary was buried on 7 February 1948 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Mary Leahy and Johann Heinrich (Adolf) Thies

Mary Leahy

F, b. 1872, d. 26 August 1872
  • Mary Leahy was born in 1872 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Mary Leahy died on 26 August 1872 in Queensland.
  • Mary was buried on 27 August 1872 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Mary Ellen Leahy

F, b. 1879, d. 1880
  • Mary Ellen Leahy was born in 1879 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Mary Ellen Leahy died in 1880 in Queensland.

Michael Leahy

M, b. 1875, d. 15 September 1955
  • Michael Leahy was born in 1875 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Michael Leahy appeared on the Electoral Roll with David Leahy and Margaret Leane in 1905 in Koorjarewon (Highfields). David was a farmer. Margaret carried out home duties as did their daughter Margaret. Son Michael was a labourer.
  • Michael 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.
  • Michael Leahy died on 15 September 1955 in Queensland.
  • Michael was buried on 16 September 1955 in Cabarlah Cemetery. RC1-00B-0032.

Patrick Leahy

M, b. 1890, d. 4 February 1960
  • Patrick Leahy was born in 1890 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of David Leahy and Margaret Leane.
  • Patrick 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.
  • Patrick Leahy died on 4 February 1960 in Queensland.
  • Patrick was buried on 5 February 1960 in Cabarlah Cemetery. RC1-00E-0020.