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Independent Islands => Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Sark => Topic started by: tom-dick on Wednesday 07 December 11 08:36 GMT (UK)
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dora leech worked as a cook at ladies college,guernsey,according to 1911 census.can anyone tell me what happened to her afterwards,ie,did she get married.thank you in advance,tom
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Hi Tom,
I checked the marriage index from 1911 until 1932 but found no marriages for a Dora Leech that took place in Guernsey within that time, only three were shown, for Christina A. Leech (March 4 1926), Albert John Leech (July 1 1926), and Beatrice Leech (19 Aug 1931).
Sorry for the negative result.
Andy S.
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bristol 170,thank you for taking the time to look for me,she was from arklow,co wicklow,she might have moved to england or returned home,i wil try looking again,thanks for your help,tom
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I thought I'd check the UK Free BMD site, checking from 1911 to 1931. I found only one Dora Leech who married an Edwin Airey in Sunderland District Q2 1917.
They had two children also in the Sunderland District
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Dora Airey nee Leech Died Q1 1937 in the Sunderland District aged 48 years. Year of birth 1889.
May be a long shot, but you never know
(*) Moderator Comment: details removed as there is a possibility that these 2 children are still alive
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thank you history fan,i will ckeck them out,i think there was another dora leech born in england at the same time,thanks for your help,tom
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bristol 170 found the marriage of beatrice Leech on 19/8/1931,I am wondering if anyone knows who she married,thank you in advance,Tom
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bristol 170 found the marriage of beatrice Leech on 19/8/1931,I am wondering if anyone knows who she married,thank you in advance,Tom
Hi Tom,
I will check the Beatrice Leech marriage record next time I visit the Library.
Andy.
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Thank you very much for your help,if possible,could you have a look at Alberts John Leech wedding aswell.I believe they might be cousins of Dora.Was guernsey occupied during w.w.2?If so,did non residents get deported to Europe?thank you for your time,Tom
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Yes, will do. Guernsey was indeed occupied from June 30th 1940 to May 9th 1945. Some 2000 Channel Islanders were deported during this time to prison camps, most notably for Guernsey people the one in Biberach. A short report can be found here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-11779963
Andy.
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Thank you Andy,a very interesting story.hope they put up a memorial for them,thanks for your time,Tom
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Marriage details:
Beatrice Leech, age 19, of 66 Hauteville, St Peter Port, d.o. Charles Leech, master mariner, married George Louis Villalard, aged 29, labourer, of 49 States Houses, Bouet, St Peter Port, son of Jean Marie Villalard, labourer at the Registrar's Office, Le Greffe, St. Peter Port on 17th Aug 1931, with the consent of her father. Witnesses were Beatrice Leech (her mother) and Rosalie Leech.
Beatrice's birth details: born St Peter Port on 23 Sep 1911, d.o. Charles Leech and his wife Beatrice née Hayward, of 7, Les Canichers, St Peter Port.
Albert John Chester Leech, age 23, boot and shoe repairer, of Les Banques, St Sampson, s.o. Samuel Goldsmith Leech (deceased), former carpenter, married Marjorie Phyllis Ella Painter, age 23, ward maid, of Victoria Hospital, St Peter Port, d.o. George Painter, steward, at the Registar's Office, Le Greffe, St Peter Port, on 1st July 1926. Witnesses were Elsie Fallaize and Christina Alice Jeffrey.
Albert's birth details: born St Sampson on 26 Jun 1903 s.o. Samuel Goldsmith Leech and his wife Alice Ann née Robin of Nouvelle Rue.
Hope this helps!
Andy
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Thank you Andy for your quick reply.it is very good information.Beatrice is definitely a relative of mine.it was confirmed by the fathers name and occupation.they must have remained in guernsey,It is great having her husbands family.Once again thank you very much,Tom.The other Leech family is not related as far as I know
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I have been told Rosalie Leech (witness) on above marriage of Beatice Leech was a sister of Beatrice the mother.Rosalie married a Robert Leech.This would mean that two brothers married two sisters.they would have married around 1900 -1906,Robert was also a master mariner.It would be of great help if anyone could look it up.What goods were exported from Guernsey?I found Charles on 1901 census on board a boat in Wales.He had a Guernsey crew.thank you for your time,tom
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Just an update on Dorah Leech,I have found her on an electoral roll in London.she was living with her cousin,Eileen Maud Kinch nee Leech.she was using her maiden name so I assume she has not married.This was in 1929-1930.She was living with her siblings in 1933,also in London,thank you for your time,Tom
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Hi,
I have started to make a family tree, my great grandparents were Albert John chester Leech and Marjorie Phyllis Ella Painter, I just wondered if anyone has any information reguarding their parents and siblings.
I think Marjorie had 3 sisters in London and I have come across a Raymond Leech, I’m not sure if he’s a relation to Albert or not though
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Thank you, Billie
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Hello,if the 1921 English Census is out,can anyone see if,a Dorah Leech was still living on the island and also if George and Beatrice Villalard were living there and if they had any children,thank you in advance,tom
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You can join FindMyPast as a free member and do free searches of the 1921 Census, you only pay for the transcription or the image. You can find out quite a lot for free. Beatrice and George are both there
but I haven't found Dorah yet. Beatrice and George were not married at that time.
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thank you,I will do that,tom