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Arthur William Leech

• Charts: LEECH Family, SMITH, ATHERTON

• Father: James Leech (1838-1923)
• Mother: Ellen Smith (1844-1910)

Key Events

Birth		17 Jun 18822
Marriage	Susannah Atherton	1 Jun 1910, All Saints, Marple, Cheshire3
Death		16 May 1960, 239, Moseley Rd, Rusholme, Lancashire4

Detailed Timeline

17 Jun 1882	Arthur William Leech was born.2
	His birth was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England, in the 1882 JAS quarter. MMN SMITH.5
30 Jul 1882	He was baptized at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire. Parents: James & Ellen Leech; Father's occupation: weaver. NOTE Baptised as Arthur Willie.6
5 Apr 1891	He appeared as Son in the 1891 census in the household of James Leech at Shepley's Buildings, Hawk Green, Marple, Cheshire. Age 8 , Scholar , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Ellen Leech, Mary Ann Leech, Catherine Leech, John Leech and Jane Taylor Leech.7
22 Aug 1898	Arthur William Leech was employed by Midland Railway. Probationary at Marple, Age 16 on 17th June 1998. Height 5ft 1in.
31 Mar 1901	He appeared as Son in the 1901 census in the household of James Leech at Shepley's Buildings, Hawk Green, Marple, Cheshire. Age 18 , Railway booking clerk , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Ellen Leech, John Leech, Katherine Leech, Jane Taylor Leech and Betty Leech.8
1910	Arthur William Leech lived at Wood Lea, Hawk Green, Marple, Cheshire.
1 Jun 1910	Arthur William Leech, son of James Leech and Ellen Smith, married Susannah Atherton, daughter of William Atherton and Elizabeth Jones, at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire. Arthur William Leech, 27, Bachelor, Clerk, Woodlea, Hawk Green, Marple; Father: James Leech, Warehouseman Susan Atherton, 24, Spinster, Cresta, Grosvenor Rd, Marple; Father: William Atherton, Foreman Witnesses: John Leech, Martha Atherton, Jane Leech Identified witnesses: John Leech, Martha Jane Atherton and Jane Taylor Leech.3
	The marriage was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England, in 1910 AMJ quarter.9
bt 1911 - 1916	Arthur William Leech and Susan Leech lived at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire; baptism records.10
2 Apr 1911	Arthur William Leech appeared as Head in the 1911 census at Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 28 , Married , Steamship Clerk , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Susan Leech.11
13 Jun 1911	His daughter Elinor Leech was born.12
2 Jun 1916	His son Harold Leech was born at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire.13,12
30 May 1917	Arthur William Leech witnessed the marriage of John Leech and Mary Jane Rodger at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire.14
1 Jun 1921	His daughter Joyce Leech was born.12
19 Jun 1921	Arthur William Leech appeared as Head in the 1921 census at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 39 , married , Head Freight Dept; Messr Gough & Crosthwaite, Steamship Agents; 12 Oxford St, Manchester , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Susan Leech, Elinor Leech, Harold Leech, Joyce Leech and Ellen Atherton.15
5 Jul 1923	Arthur William Leech was an executor of James Leech's estate.4
Sep 1939	Arthur William Leech appeared on the 1939 population register at 239, Moseley Rd, Manchester, Lancashire. Married; Director Steamship. Also present Susan Leech, Elinor Leech, Harold Leech and Joyce Leech.12
bt 1947 - 1962	Arthur William Leech and Susan Leech lived at 239, Moseley Rd, Rusholme, Lancashire.16
13 Oct 1952	Arthur William Leech was an executor of Jane Taylor Leech's estate.4
14 Feb 1953	Arthur William Leech was an executor of Elinor Leech's estate.4
24 Aug 1953	Arthur William Leech was an executor of Catherine Leech's estate.4
16 May 1960	Arthur William Leech died at 239, Moseley Rd, Rusholme, Lancashire.4
	Arthur William Leech's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 1960 AMJ quarter , age 77.17
21 Jul 1960	Probate - Arthur William Leech of 239, Moseley Road, Manchester 19, died 16 May 1960. Probate at Manchester, Lancashire, to Susan Leech, Widow.4

Elinor Leech

• Charts: LEECH Family, SMITH, ATHERTON

• Father: Arthur William Leech (1882-1960)
• Mother: Susannah Atherton (1886-1977)

Detailed Timeline

	Elinor Leech lived at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire.
13 Jun 1911	She was born. date from 1939 Register.1
Jun 1911	Her birth was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in the 1911 JAS quarter. MMN Atherton.3,4
1 Jul 1911	She was baptized at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire. Child of Arthur William and Susan; 9 South Grove, Chorlton on Mersey, M/C; Clerk.5
19 Jun 1921	She appeared as Daughter in the 1921 census in the household of Arthur William Leech at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 10 , School whole time , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- Susan Leech, Harold Leech, Joyce Leech and Ellen Atherton.6
Sep 1939	Elinor Leech appeared on the 1939 register in the household of Arthur William Leech at 239, Moseley Rd, Manchester, Lancashire. Single; Typist Cotton. Also present Susan Leech, Harold Leech and Joyce Leech.1
10 Dec 1952	Elinor Leech died at 239, Moseley Rd, Manchester, Lancashire.2
Dec 1952	Elinor Leech's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 1952 OND quarter , age 41.7
14 Feb 1953	Probate - Elinor Leech of 239, Moseley Rd, Manchester 19, spinster, died 10 December 1952. Administration at Manchester, Lancashire, to Arthur William Leech, Company Director.2

Harold Leech

• Charts: LEECH Family, SMITH, ATHERTON

• Father: Arthur William Leech (1882-1960)
• Mother: Susannah Atherton (1886-1977)

Detailed Timeline

2 Jun 1916	Harold Leech was born at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire. Parents: Arthur William Leech & Susan.1,2
Jun 1916	His birth was registered in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Chorlton R.D., England, in the 1916 AMJ quarter. MMN ATHERTON.4
2 Jul 1916	He was baptized at St Chrysostom, Rusholme, Lancashire. Child of Arthur William Leech & Susan; 9 South Grove, Chorlton upon Medlock; Father's Occupation: Freight Manager.1
19 Jun 1921	He appeared as Son in the 1921 census in the household of Arthur William Leech at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 5 , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- Susan Leech, Elinor Leech, Joyce Leech and Ellen Atherton.5
Sep 1939	Harold Leech appeared on the 1939 register in the household of Arthur William Leech at 239, Moseley Rd, Manchester, Lancashire. Single; Draughtsman. Also present Susan Leech, Elinor Leech and Joyce Leech.2
Nov 2001	Harold Leech's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 2001 OND quarter , age 85; DoB 2nd June 1916.3

Joyce Leech

• Charts: LEECH Family, SMITH, ATHERTON

• Father: Arthur William Leech (1882-1960)
• Mother: Susannah Atherton (1886-1977)

Detailed Timeline

1 Jun 1921	Joyce Leech was born. date from 1939 register.1
	Her birth was registered in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Chorlton R.D., England, in the 1921 AMJ quarter. MMN Atherton.3
19 Jun 1921	She appeared as Daughter in the 1921 census in the household of Arthur William Leech at 9, South Grove, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire. Age under 1 month , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- Susan Leech, Elinor Leech, Harold Leech and Ellen Atherton.4
Sep 1939	Joyce Leech appeared on the 1939 register in the household of Arthur William Leech at 239, Moseley Rd, Manchester, Lancashire. Single; Adding Machine Operator; surname later WESTWOOD. Also present Susan Leech, Elinor Leech and Harold Leech.1
23 Mar 1940	Joyce Leech witnessed the marriage of John Joseph Ridings and Kathleen Leech at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire.5
Jun 1994	Joyce Westwood's death was registered in Warrington R.D., England. 1994 AMJ quarter , age 73.2

John Leech

• Charts: LEECH Family

• Father: Thomas Leech (1815-1884)
• Mother: Maria Swindells (1819-1892)

Key Events

Birth		29 Apr 1847, Disley, Cheshire2,3,4
Marriage	Hannah Milnes	25 Dec 1876, St Mary, Stockport, Cheshire5,6
Death		May 1882, Marple, Cheshire
Burial		6 May 1882, All Saints, Marple, Cheshire7

Detailed Timeline

29 Apr 1847	John Leech was born at Disley, Cheshire.2,3,4
27 Jun 1847	He was baptized at St Mary, Disley, Cheshire. Child of Thomas and Maria Leech; Disley; Labourer.2,8
30 Mar 1851	He appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of Thomas Leech at Elle Bank, Disley, Cheshire. Age 3 , at school , born Disley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Maria Leech, Elizabeth Leech, Esther Leech, Martha Leech and Nancy Swindells.9
7 Apr 1861	John Leech appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of Thomas Leech at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 14 , Cotton Weaver , born Disley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Maria Leech, Esther Leech, Martha Leech, Mary Ann Leech, Thomas Leech, Catherine Leech and Joseph Leech.10
2 Apr 1871	John Leech appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of Thomas Leech at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 22 , Labourer , born Disley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Maria Leech, Martha Leech, Mary Ann Leech, Thomas Leech, Catherine Leech, Joseph Leech, Jane Leech and James Leech.11
7 Sep 1874	John Leech witnessed the marriage of George White Fielding and Martha Leech at St Mary, Stockport, Cheshire.
25 Dec 1876	John Leech, son of Thomas Leech and Maria Swindells, married Hannah Milnes, daughter of Isaac Milnes and Eleanor Cooper, at St Mary, Stockport, Cheshire. John Leech, 27, Bachelor, Blockprinter, Marple; Father: Thomas Leech, Labourer Hannah Milnes, 26, Spinster, Marple; Father: Isaac Milnes (dec), Labourer Witnesses: James Wild, Eliza Casey.5,6
	The marriage was registered in Stockport R.D., England, in 1876 OND quarter.12
3 Apr 1881	John Leech appeared as Head in the 1881 census at 1, Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 32 , Block Printer Calico , born Disley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Hannah Leech and Ellen Ann Milnes.13
May 1882	John Leech died at Marple, Cheshire.
6 May 1882	He was buried at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire. Age 34 years of Marple.7

Thomas Leech¹

• Charts: LEECH Family

• Father: John Leech¹ (1847-1882)
• Mother: Hannah Milnes¹ (c 1850-)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		Apr 1877, Marple, Stockport R.D., England1
Death		Aug 1877
Burial		19 Aug 1877, All Saints, Marple, Cheshire2

Detailed Timeline

Apr 1877	His birth was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England, in the 1877 AMJ quarter. MMN Milnes.1
Aug 1877	Thomas Leech died.
19 Aug 1877	He was buried at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire. Age 5 months.2

Ernest Leech¹

• Charts: LEECH Family

• Father: John Leech¹ (1847-1882)
• Mother: Hannah Milnes¹ (c 1850-)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Nov 1878, Marple, Stockport R.D., England2
Death Reg.		Nov 1878, Stockport R.D., England1
Burial		13 Nov 1878, All Saints, Marple, Cheshire3

Detailed Timeline

c Nov 1878	His birth was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England, in the 1878 OND quarter. MMN Milnes.2
Nov 1878	Ernest Leech's death was registered in Stockport R.D., England. 1878 OND quarter.1
13 Nov 1878	He was buried at All Saints, Marple, Cheshire. 7 weeks.3

Ellen Leech

• Charts: LEECH Family

• Father: John Leech (1847-1882)
• Mother: Hannah Milnes (c 1850-)

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1881	Her birth was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England, in the 1881 JAS quarter. MMN MILNES.1
5 Apr 1891	Ellen Leech appeared as Grand-Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of Maria Leech at Lyme Terrace, Hawk Green, Marple, Cheshire. Age 9 , Scholar , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Catherine Leech and James Leech.
31 Mar 1901	Ellen Leech appeared as niece in the 1901 census in the household of William Hallam at Windlehurst Road, High Lane, Cheshire. Age 19 , Single , Dressmaker , born Marple, Cheshire ; Related via Mary Ann Hallam nee Leech. Household also included:- George Hallam and Mary Ann Hallam.3
2 Apr 1911	Ellen Leech appeared as inmate in the 1911 census at Union Workhouse, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. Age 59 , widow , Box Tenter , born Pennestone, Yorks ; inmate. NOTE shows married 7 years; 3 children; 2 died; 1 alive.4
c May 1932	Ellen Leech's death was registered in Ashton Town, Ashton-under-Lyne R.D., England. 1932 AMJ quarter , age 81.2

James Leech

• Charts: LEECH Family

• Father: Thomas Leech (1815-1884)
• Mother: Maria Swindells (1819-1892)

Detailed Timeline

Jun 1866	James Leech was born at Marple, Cheshire.
1 Jul 1866	He was baptized at St Mary, Disley, Cheshire. Child of Thomas and Maria Leech; Strines; Labourer.4,5
2 Apr 1871	He appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of Thomas Leech at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 6 , Scholar , born Marple, Cheshire ; (actually 6). Household also included:- Maria Leech, John Leech, Martha Leech, Mary Ann Leech, Thomas Leech, Catherine Leech, Joseph Leech and Jane Leech.6
3 Apr 1881	James Leech appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of Thomas Leech at 3, Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 15 , General labourer , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Maria Leech, Thomas Leech, Joseph Leech, Catherine Leech and Jane Leech.7
5 Apr 1891	James Leech appeared as Son in the 1891 census in the household of Maria Leech at Lyme Terrace, Hawk Green, Marple, Cheshire. Age 28 , Single , Back tenter, printworks , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Catherine Leech and Ellen Leech.
c Aug 1895	The marriage of James Leech and Mary Jane Ashmore, daughter of William Ashmore and Jane Ann Rose, was registered in Stockport R.D., England, in 1895 JAS quarter.1,2
9 Jan 1897	His son Frank Leech was born at Marple, Cheshire.8
26 Feb 1900	James Leech witnessed the marriage of Arthur Cooper and Eliza Ann Ashmore at All Saints, Glossop, Derbyshire.9
31 Mar 1901	James Leech appeared as Head in the 1901 census at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 33 , married , Labourer print works , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Mary Jane Leech, Frank Leech and Henry Davies.2
2 Apr 1911	James Leech appeared as Head in the 1911 census at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 44 , married , Calico printer's tenter , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Mary Jane Leech, Frank Leech and Jane Ann Ashworth.10
bt 1920 - 1928	James Leech was on the 1920-1928 Electoral Register at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Also present Mary Jane Leech and Frank Leech.11
19 Jun 1921	James Leech appeared as Head in the 1921 census at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 55y 2m , Married , Calico Printer, Back Tenter; Strines branch Calico Printers Association , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Mary Jane Leech and Frank Leech.12
c Feb 1930	James Leech's death was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England. 1930 JFM quarter , age 63.3

Frank Leech¹

• Charts: LEECH Family

• Father: James Leech¹ (1866-c 1930)
• Mother: Mary Jane Ashmore¹ (1866-1943)

Key Events

Birth		9 Jan 1897, Marple, Cheshire2
Marriage	Eva Nowell	25 Sep 1925, Emmanuel Church, Shelley, Huddersfield, Yorkshire3

Detailed Timeline

9 Jan 1897	Frank Leech was born at Marple, Cheshire. Source 1939.2
	His birth was registered in Marple, Stockport R.D., England, in the 1897 AMJ quarter. MMN Ashmore.4
31 Mar 1901	He appeared as Son in the 1901 census in the household of James Leech at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 3 , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Mary Jane Leech and Henry Davies.1
2 Apr 1911	Frank Leech appeared as Son in the 1911 census in the household of James Leech at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 13 , school , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Mary Jane Leech and Jane Ann Ashworth.5
bt 1920 - 1928	Frank Leech was on the Electoral Register at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire, in 1920-1928. Also present Mary Jane Leech.6
19 Jun 1921	Frank Leech appeared as Son in the 1921 census in the household of James Leech at Spout House, Strines, Marple, Cheshire. Age 24y , Single , Steam Engine Fitter; J & E Arnfield, Globe Engineering Works, New Mills , born Marple, Cheshire. Household also included:- Mary Jane Leech.7
25 Sep 1925	Frank Leech, son of James Leech and Mary Jane Ashmore, married Eva Nowell at Emmanuel Church, Shelley, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Frank Leech, 28, Bachelor, Engineer, Strines, Stockport; Father:James Leech, Calico printer's labourer Eva Nowell, 23, Spinster, Shelley; Father: Willie Nowell(dec), Collier Witnesses: Arthur Clegg, Leonard Nowell.3
Sep 1939	Frank Leech appeared on the 1939 population register at Overdale Road, Disley, Cheshire. Married; Foreman to Machine Shop to General Engineering. Also present Eva Leech.

Eva Nowell

• Charts: LEECH Family

Key Events

Birth		29 Aug 19021
Marriage	Frank Leech	25 Sep 1925, Emmanuel Church, Shelley, Huddersfield, Yorkshire2

Detailed Timeline

29 Aug 1902	Eva Nowell was born. Source 1939.1
Oct 1902	Her birth was registered in Huddersfield R.D., England, in the 1902 OND quarter. MMN HILL.
25 Sep 1925	Eva Nowell married Frank Leech, son of James Leech and Mary Jane Ashmore, at Emmanuel Church, Shelley, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Frank Leech, 28, Bachelor, Engineer, Strines, Stockport; Father:James Leech, Calico printer's labourer Eva Nowell, 23, Spinster, Shelley; Father: Willie Nowell(dec), Collier Witnesses: Arthur Clegg, Leonard Nowell.2
Sep 1939	Eva Leech appeared on the 1939 register in the household of Frank Leech at Overdale Road, Disley, Cheshire. Married; UDD.