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Re: Levi Leakey/Lakey

beck_lima — 2009-05-23 14:15:16Z

I'd be very interested in more information on his Grandfather, William. Can you provide more information?

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I have much more on Levi Leakey's father, William, and his grandfather William

Re: Robert Leakey (1919 - 1944)

catherinetutor — 2008-12-29 09:21:21Z

Thanks for the message.

I did some research into a number of GIs when I was researching part of my tree. Amongst other things, I gather that Robert Leakey was one of the first casualties of D Day - this website shows that he is still honoured in England:

http://www.faaa.me.uk/Madingley%202006.htm

If you do not already have information on this family's history I may have some more if you would like me to dig out the files.

Regards

Catherine

Re: Robert Leakey (1919 - 1944)

wytnyt98 — 2008-12-28 22:01:36Z

I am the son of Clara Jean Leakey, sister of Robert. I know little about Robert, but have been talking to Mom about him of late because I'm reading about WWII, and recently/specifically about the 82nd and 101st AB.

What can you tell me?

Re: Leakey's from Texas

rogerleakey1 — 2008-03-01 20:47:05Z

I would be interested to know what you have found out. I only know what is in the book, but I would like to know how the Texas Leakey's link to our family tree.

Re: Leakey family

figs61 — 2007-10-16 04:21:19Z

hello... you probaly have the info by now, but here's what
I have.
Catharine leakey B.1863 is the daughter of John Leakey b.1843 d.1877 and Sarah Boyd Leakey b.1845 d.1930 (John is my gggrandads brother)
Catharine married David - Oct. 10 1882 at 99 Wellington St.
St. Thomas, Ont.

Re: Nancy Leakey d/o John Leakey and Hannah ?

figs61 — 2007-10-15 14:49:47Z

hello...the only info i found..

Peter b. Apr. 17 1795 d. Jun. 9 1854
father's name was william (no mom listed)

and that Nancy's last name is misspelled in the information
instead of Leakey it says Loki
maybe that's why info is hard to find... sorry
keep up the hunt.

Re: Leakey's from Texas

pfabionar — 2007-07-22 05:58:25Z

Hi, this was a terrific post!!
Would you know where in Tennesee John Leakey was from?

Thanks so much
Paula
pfabionar@yahoo.com

Re: Leakey's from Texas

pschiber — 2007-06-10 03:20:33Z

http://members.cox.net/benchrest/Genealogy.html#LakeyG

Try this...this seems to cover all aspects of Leakey/lakey/etc. all the way to the early years of the Current Era! Just found it and am corresponding with the page owner. It seems to cover most everything up to the time that John Leakey went to Texas.

Re: Leakey's from Texas

chrisleakey — 2007-06-07 17:20:00Z

Thanks for that. I gather the author was his grandson, hence "My Grandad and I"? I found quite a bit on the net, including the two books, one by him and one by his grandson, the cowboy (in Montana?). But what I'm really after is his ancestry, and whether he's related to the UK English Leakey family I belong to. Were there Leakeys who went across from here as part of the Pilgrim Father band, who were his ancestors? Or was it much later? Any ideas? Many thanks. Chris

Re: Leakey's from Texas

pschiber — 2007-06-07 14:26:21Z

John Leakey came to Texas in 1847, and he was considered one of the first white settlers in Frio Canyon in 1853. The town of Leakey, Texas was established in 1883 and was named in his honor. He was a successful business man, Indian fighter, and Pioneer. Several markers are located on the courthouse grounds to commemorate the history of Leakey and its founders, John and Nance Leakey.

http://www.forttours.com/pages/hmreal.asp
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%... (this article is pretty good along with a picture of Granddaddy Leakey, He was very tall for the time, over 6 feet)
Hope this gives you a better idea of what he was like, supposedly the Indians were in awe of him because they couldn't kill him! Just do a Google search "John Leakey" Leakey, TX and see what pops up, he had a son named John Leakey who was a prominet cowboy (truly!) who was a co-author of a book about his life as a cowboy, I imagine that is the book the original poster has.

Re: Leakey's from Texas

chrisleakey — 2007-06-05 23:38:11Z

Not as such. Maybe you could tell me more about John Leakey, or point me in the right direction? Many thanks. Chris Leakey (UK)

Re: Leakey's from Texas

pschiber — 2007-06-05 19:49:13Z

Leakey was named for John Leakey, my great-great grandfather on one side and great-great-great grandfather on the other. He was quite the man, I am sure you have found out more by now.

Re: Levi Leakey/Lakey

kcharmon — 2007-06-05 01:29:33Z

Hello.. I'm a part of of that chain. Actual found and visited family graveyard just outside of New Castle, IN.
What would you like to know?
reply @cjharmon@sbcglobal.net pls..

Robert Leakey (1919 - 1944)

catherinetutor — 2007-02-09 14:37:30Z

I would be very interested to find out more about Robert Leakey, from Snohomish/Washington who was the son of Albert Benjamin Leakey and Lily M Zook.

Robert Lee Leakey / Lula May Cook

RichardMusser82 — 2006-06-29 12:20:18Z

Robert Lee Leakey married Lula May Cook abt. 1899.
Children were Leonard B. born abt 1903. Russell Theodore born abt. 1908. Leonard married a Dorothy E. abt. 1927, one known child named Dorothy J. born abt 1929 in Oklahoma. I'm a relative to Lula May Cook.
If any of this sounds familiar contact me directly at chunkzcold@adelphia.net

Leakey - Lakey & Holders in TN

2006-03-02 21:26:10Z

I'm in search for the family of a Mariah Lakey, born abt. 1825 and married to a Lewis Benjamin Holder in 1841 in Franklin Co., TN. I also have a James Lakey who married Lewis' sister, Lucinda Holder about the same time. I have some of the family information regarding James such as his father born abt 1790 in N. Carolina.

Any information would be useful.

Thanks, Kirt Holder

Lois Arty Howard

Robert_Owensby — 2006-01-04 14:22:34Z

I have spoke with several of Lois's children and have come up with some information. Lois was the daughter of Allen Howard and Sally Pope. She had, I think, 13 siblings, I know the first names of 8 of them. Tom, Mildred, William, Robert, Olie, Bud, Darkas, and Sippie. Lois was my Grandmother on my fathers side.

Re: Lois Arty Howard Leakey

Robert_Owensby — 2006-01-04 14:22:34Z

How did you establish Romey's Father, I have been trying to find out information on that for a long time. Wayne (Romey and Lois's son) is my Father.

Leakey's from Texas

2004-10-04 23:48:26Z

I am looking for any information on the John Leakey family from Leakey, Texas. I have a book written by one of the Leakey family members that I would like to return to their family.

ALLEN JOHN LEAKEY

2003-03-16 01:41:26Z

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON MY UNCLE ALLEN LEAKEY FROM BROOKLYN NEW YORK, PLEASE E MAIL ME. UNFORTUATLEY WE LOST CONTACT SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE HIS PASSING.

Re: Lois Arty Howard Leakey

2002-04-27 17:49:27Z

Yes ! Becky we are cousins its proably been 30 years since we've seen each other. About 10 years ago Tina and I were writting. I think she was supposed to stop by and see me with anut Teed "Edith" Buddys mom but I wasnt at home.I will email you. And we'll talk more Debby

Thomas Leakey b 1840, Ontario, Canada

2002-01-13 13:00:29Z

Thomas Leakey b 1840 in Ontario, married Sophia Adelaide Lafleur Abt 1862. They had 14 children, most of whom were
born at Gananoque, Ontario.
Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Don Dunbar
Toronto

RJ Heltie Leakey

2000-12-08 21:40:09Z

Can anyone tell me about them? We have a book that was presented to them in 1905.

Leakey geanology

2000-12-01 18:55:44Z

Iam personally searching for info on Romeo (romey) Dexter Leakey: His Parents and or siblings. He is now deceased as is his wife Lois. They were my grandparents. Not much is known about Romey, He lived in North Carolina. He had ties to MO. I donot know where he was born. I have heard him speak of living in St. Louis area.

Thanks

fairchip1 — 2004-12-23 18:19:52Z

Thank you for posting your research! I am from Levi and Rachel's line, through their son John and his daughter Sarah. If you have any other information on these people or their ancestors I would be delighted if you would share it with me.

Leakey

lovecosts — 2003-02-09 13:01:44Z

hi there......does anyone know any info about Edward Leakey?...He was born in England and married a Edna Maguire and they had two children, Donald and Carole.

Lois (Howard) Leakey

DLCarswell — 2001-07-09 22:00:32Z

Looking for the parents/siblings of Lois (Howard) Leakey born March 3, 1903 in NC. She married Romey Dexter Leakey and had 11 children. She died February 28, 1994 in NC. I believe most of her family is in western NC. ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!

Nancy Leakey d/o John Leakey and Hannah ?

2005-10-10 12:58:33Z

I'm looking for information on Nancy Leakey (6 Jun 1805-1861)
daughter of John Leakey and Hannah ?. She married Peter
Shockley (1795-1854). Can anyone help? Thanks

Re: Lois Arty Howard Leakey

debra8531 — 2002-05-17 14:28:25Z

Lois Howard Leakey was my grandmother she had 11 children (3) boys Romey Jr nickname June, Jim, Robert "Wayne", 8 Girls Lillie, Lynn , Annie, Edith, Sallie, Paulene,Nell and Shirley.Her husband was Romey Dexter Leakey.Hope helps

Re: Lois Arty Howard Leakey

debra8531 — 2002-05-17 14:28:25Z

I am searching for information on my grandfather that was married to Lois Howard Leakey, his name was Romey Dexter Leakey, his father was Brooks Beachboard mother Annie Leakey.Annie's sisters were Cora Leakey Roper and Maggie Leakey McCall.

Re: Lois Arty Howard Leakey

debra8531 — 2002-05-17 14:28:25Z

Hi Robert I am Paulene's daughter Debby, I used to baby sit you, mom told me she saw you recently. Anyway I've known for many years they say mom favors grandpa's mother, but
we never saw a picture of her. I believe grandpa died in 1977
I am knew to looking up ancestry any tips would be appreciated.

Grandpa's mother Annie Leakey was unmarried when she gave birth to grandpa. His father Brooks Beachboard was a traveling sales man. Annie later married a Hensley man and had (2) other sons. I understand both died when they were young. From what I've been told grandpa's mother passed away when she was young. I too hope to find more information on grandpaws relatives. Annie's sisters, or grandpa's anuts Cora Leakey married Bob Roper and lived in stumptown part of Marion, Maggie Leakey married a McCall she had (2) sons Sid and Plaito. Hope this helps

Re: Leakey/Lakey family name

hillykate2001 — 2003-08-19 22:40:21Z

I need to know where Alexander Lakey sr. Was born...

Joseph Routh Leakey

dianaluellen — 2001-06-23 16:52:58Z

Check out the Rootsweb World Connect search for Joseph R. Leakey. I think I saw quite a bit on that part of the Leakey family there while searching not too long ago. Go to Rootsweb.com and then click on the WorldConnect symbol on the home page. Takes you to a search page. good luck!

LEAKEY / LAKEY - That were in Crawford Co,Kansas 1901

TheresaRGriffiths — 2003-08-18 08:02:42Z

Seen this surname on marrige spelled so many ways. :(
Looking for anyone who connects. ( see below )

Looking for John L. LAKEY who married Robina GIBSON on
Dec 24, 1901 Crawford Co,KS.

Thank You,
Theresa

Re: Leakey's from Texas

chrisleakey — 2005-06-09 22:32:11Z

I'm trying to tie up some loose ends in the UK. I know there's a town in Texas by the name of Leakey. I'm interested in finding out how that name got there! Who wrote the book?

Chris Leakey
UK

Re: Lois Arty Howard Leakey

ralchili — 2002-04-24 15:39:56Z

Hello, you are my cousin. Romey Jr {june} was my dad. If you are interested in this branch of the family or just want to visit please reply.
Thank you

Joseph Routh Leakey

leslieneely19 — 2001-09-06 17:40:52Z

I am looking for information on Joseph Routh Leakey b. 11-28-1798 in Knox, TN. I have found his parents listed as Willaim Leakey and Elizabeth Bray and as Levi Leakey and Susannah Routh. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: looking for the LEAKY FAMILY

REDRACER1969 — 2005-07-29 07:13:31Z

HELLO,I HAVE LAKEY,GOING BACK TO LEAKY GOING BACK TO LACKEY BACK TO DE LAKY AND SO ON......WINDING UP TO "THE THANE" KING OF SCOTTS.ANY RELATION?

Re: G-G GRANPARENTS

PeterAlford_Seymour — 2005-01-16 17:12:31Z

I have many McDowell's in my McDowell family tree in the Pontiac. check out http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/peterbees and select the McDowell connetions. Peter

Re: Joseph Routh Leakey

KennethLakey44 — 2005-08-11 03:25:32Z

Did you ever find the information on Joseph Routh Leakey you were looking for? Maybe I can help

Sir Walter Leakey Scotland 1390

KennethLakey44 — 2005-08-11 03:25:32Z

I would like to hear from any one that has records of Lacey, Lakey, Leake, Leakey, Leckie or any other spelling of the Lakey name between the period of Sir Walter Leaky born 1390 in Scotland and the birth of Alexander & William Leakey born in the 1720s in Prince Georges County, Maryland. Records from Scotland, Ireland, Canada, US or any other Country are welcome. Maybe if I get enough answers I can piece together a history of the Lakey family.
Contact me at klakey@adams.net

Re: G-G GRANPARENTS

rookie171 — 2003-10-22 22:26:04Z

I am a McDowell also can can not find anything on my family and I have only one name to go on and that is my father who for some reason does not want to help me. If you have anything for a Samuel R McDowell I would aperciate it.

Levi Leakey/Lakey

Lindayork50 — 2001-06-27 13:38:01Z

I am looking for info on Levi Leakey -- son of Wm and Elizabeth (Bray). Levi b @ 1765 in NC -prob. Orange Co., and died @1808-10 in Knox Co., Tn. married to Susannah Routh @1800 in Tn. b. 1767 NC -d: 1846 In. Their daughter Mary married Aaron York and lived in Miami Co., In.

Thank-You / Leakey Support

Lindayork50 — 2001-06-27 13:38:01Z

Thank you so much for the info -- I don't know if Levi and Eli were twins --it is definetly possible. The Leakey line is a side line for me -- I am actually searching Levi and Susannah's daughter Mary who m Aaron York a son of John and Hannah (Hammer) York. I would be interested to learn more of Levi's father William ( son of William?? )
I had found a gedcom file that gave Alexander as William's father ??

John York

Lindayork50 — 2001-06-27 13:38:01Z

That's the $64,000.00 Question! Wish we could find provable link. This John died at Haun's Mill Caldwell Co. MO. in 1838.

York - Hammer

Lindayork50 — 2001-06-27 13:38:01Z

Thanks --anything you can find that might get us back on track would be appreciated.
What is your Leakey connection??
John and Hannah's son Aaron married a Mary Leakey ! Hannah remarried in 1842 in Pike Co Ill to a Mcintyre.

Eli and Levi Lakey (twins)

jimlakey3339 — 2001-08-16 14:22:25Z

I would like info on the subject twins of 1756 I have record of Eli and Levi twins to Enos Lakey in 1866 of another line. Please send your email address to me.

Thanks
Jim Lakey
jimlakey@aol.com

Leakey/Lakey family name

Dottie4 — 2002-05-15 17:48:36Z

Looking for info on Alexander Leakey/Lakey, father to William who was born 1728 in Prince George County, VA, married Elizabeth Bray in 1750 and died 1777 in ?NC?TN?

Levi Leakey/Lakey

Dottie4 — 2002-05-15 17:48:36Z

Levi was one of ten children of William Leakey and Elizabeth Bray. The others were: Joshua; Jeremiah, married to Anna Chamness abt 1778 and died in Warren County, TN; Elizabeth, married to Jonathan Jones; John, born 1756, married Hannah Luttrell in 1781 and died 24 August 1840 in Rutherford County, TN; Sarah; Charity; Ann, married William Henderson 15 October 1767 and died after 1827; William, born 1763 and married Elizabeth Scott about 1781 and died after 1840 in Knox County, TN; Eli; and your Levi. Were Eli and Levi twins? I have probable birth years as 1765 for both. William is my ancestor. Levi died 1808 and Susanna never remarried. In 1819 she sold all her possessions and migrated to Henry County, IN. She and her son Levi traveled overland stopping in OH for two years and arrived in Indiana 22 March 1822 where they bought quite a lot of land. She died in Henry County at her son Levi's home 06 April 1846. Her stone is in the Leakey-Wisehart Cemetery on Dublin Pike, two miles NW of New Lisbon, IN, according to Gilbert M Lakey and Keith G. Lakey. The Leakeys were strong Quakers and are mentioned often in the Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy by W. W. Hinshaw. Levi's brothers John and William were "dismissed" from the local Quaker congregatiom for marrying out of the faith and for taking up arms in the Revolutionary War. These two became Baptists in Tennessee. I have much more on Levi Leakey's father, William, and his grandfather William

Re: Eli and Levi Lakey (twins)

Dottie4 — 2002-05-15 17:48:36Z

My Eli and Levi were born in 1765 in Orange County, North Carolina to Quakers William and Elizabeth Bray Leakey (also spelled Leake, Lakey in land transactions). The history of Eli is unknown to me; Levi married Susannah Routh and died in Knox County, Tennessee about 1808. This information came to me in 1986 from Kenneth Lakey of Quincy, IL. William and Elizabeth had 10 children and died in Surry County, NC, now called Yadkin County. I have more on their ancestors if you want it.