Dave's Ancestors - Leadbetter
The Leadbetter Family
In this website I count Generation 1 as the first family I have discovered or verified by my own researches. In the case of the Leadbetter family, my earliest 'find' is Thomas Leadbetter (1762 - ) and his wife Ann. However, from the late Frank Leadbetter's out-of-print book, "The Leadbetter Papers", I can trace the family tree, with some certainty, back to the sixteenth century.
Earlier Generations - courtesy of the late Frank Leadbetter
Hamlet Ledebeter
(spelling as used at that time) (died 1561) Husband of Margaret (d. 1572)
Children of Hamlet and Margaret
Jane Leadbetter (married R. Makin 23rd October 1558)
Robert Leadbetter (d. 1603)
Elizabeth Leadbetter (married Thomas Ambrose 10th January 1574)
Ann Leadbetter (married Hugh Thorston 28th January 1591)
Robert Leadbetter (d. 1603)
Elizabeth Leadbetter (married Thomas Ambrose 10th January 1574)
Ann Leadbetter (married Hugh Thorston 28th January 1591)
Peter Leadbetter (1577 - 1638) Husband of Margaret Banastre of Croston
[They were married at Lathom Chapel on 30th May 1608, Peter died 28th February 1638]
[They were married at Lathom Chapel on 30th May 1608, Peter died 28th February 1638]
Children of Peter and Margaret
Robert Leadbetter (d. 1647, married Dorothy Webster 10th November 1635)
Elizabeth Leadbetter (born 30th April 1610, married Peter Woosey 9th May 1631)
Jane Leadbetter (born 20th December 1612)
Henry Leadbetter (30th April 1610 to 18th May 1658) married Mary Sutch at Croston, 30th August 1640
Ellen Leadbetter (1623 - 1626)
Jane Leadbetter (1623 - 1665)
Mary Leadbetter (1626 - 1629)
Peter Leadbetter (17th May 1629 - 24th May 1629)
Ann Leadbetter (born 17th July 1631) married Oliver Atherton (Quaker)
Elizabeth Leadbetter (born 30th April 1610, married Peter Woosey 9th May 1631)
Jane Leadbetter (born 20th December 1612)
Henry Leadbetter (30th April 1610 to 18th May 1658) married Mary Sutch at Croston, 30th August 1640
Ellen Leadbetter (1623 - 1626)
Jane Leadbetter (1623 - 1665)
Mary Leadbetter (1626 - 1629)
Peter Leadbetter (17th May 1629 - 24th May 1629)
Ann Leadbetter (born 17th July 1631) married Oliver Atherton (Quaker)
Peter Leadbetter (1641 - 1684) married 3 times:
Alice (6th September 1646 - ) child marriage to William Wilson July 1657)
Catherine Leadbetter (2nd January 1657 - )
Henry Leadbetter (30th September 1654)
Christopher Leadbetter (12th September 1658 - 28th July 1719)
Dorrette Leadbetter (d. 10th May 1657)
to Mary Whittle (d. 1670)
to Mary Crooke (d. 1671)
to Ellen (d. 22nd October 1691)
Margaret Leadbetter (5th March 1643 - 9th August 1657)to Mary Crooke (d. 1671)
to Ellen (d. 22nd October 1691)
Alice (6th September 1646 - ) child marriage to William Wilson July 1657)
Catherine Leadbetter (2nd January 1657 - )
Henry Leadbetter (30th September 1654)
Christopher Leadbetter (12th September 1658 - 28th July 1719)
Dorrette Leadbetter (d. 10th May 1657)
Peter Leadbetter (7th November 1690 - ) married twice:
Mary Leadbetter (d. 24th March 1696)
Mary Leadbetter (1709 - 1750)
to Katherine Abraham (1717 - 30th August 1735)
to Jane (d. 15th June 1736)
Alice Leadbetter (b. 19th July 1696)to Jane (d. 15th June 1736)
Mary Leadbetter (d. 24th March 1696)
Mary Leadbetter (1709 - 1750)
Children of Peter and his second wife Jane
John Leadbetter (1740 - 1798) married twice:
to Mary Wright (d.1783) (married 1762)
to Ellin Abraham (d.1816)
Peter Leadbetter (1736 - 1797) married to Margaret Blondell 9th September 1760to Ellin Abraham (d.1816)
Generation 1 - the earliest generation of the Leadbetter family I have discovered or verified by my own researches.
Children of John and Mary
Thomas Leadbetter (1762 - ) Husband of Ann Peet (1765 - ) (Married 1784)
John Leadbetter Married twice:
Robert Leadbetter(1) (1771 - 1774)
Jane Leadbetter(2)(1774 - )
Robert Leadbetter(2) married twice:
Margaret Leadbetter (1781 - ) married Stephen Waring in 1812
Christopher Leadbetter (d. 1808)
John Leadbetter Married twice:
to Ellin (d.1805)
to Betty (Elizabeth)
Jane Leadbetter(1) (d. 1770)to Betty (Elizabeth)
Robert Leadbetter(1) (1771 - 1774)
Jane Leadbetter(2)(1774 - )
Robert Leadbetter(2) married twice:
in 1798 to Betty Blundell (d.1813)
in 1815 to Ellen Barton
James Leadbetter (1777 - )in 1815 to Ellen Barton
Margaret Leadbetter (1781 - ) married Stephen Waring in 1812
Christopher Leadbetter (d. 1808)
Generation 2
Children of Thomas and Ann
John Leadbetter (1784 - ) married Cicely Howard in 1805
Jane Leadbetter (1786 - ) married James Wright in 1820
Mary Leadbetter (1788 - )
Ellen Leadbetter (1792 - ) married John Johnson 1826
Richard Leadbetter (1794 - 1823)
Thomas Leadbetter (1796 - ) married to Margaret Simpson in 1816
William Leadbetter (1799 - 1878) married to Anne Benson (d. 1888) in 1823
Alice Leadbetter (1802 - )
Mararet Leadbetter (1804 - )
Robert Leadbetter (1806 - ) married Mary Ball in 1826
Peter Leadbetter (1809 - 1897) Husband of Mary Ascroft (1809 - 1846) and later, Jane Bibby (1812 - 1881)
Jane Leadbetter (1786 - ) married James Wright in 1820
Mary Leadbetter (1788 - )
Ellen Leadbetter (1792 - ) married John Johnson 1826
Richard Leadbetter (1794 - 1823)
Thomas Leadbetter (1796 - ) married to Margaret Simpson in 1816
William Leadbetter (1799 - 1878) married to Anne Benson (d. 1888) in 1823
Alice Leadbetter (1802 - )
Mararet Leadbetter (1804 - )
Robert Leadbetter (1806 - ) married Mary Ball in 1826
Peter Leadbetter (1809 - 1897) Husband of Mary Ascroft (1809 - 1846) and later, Jane Bibby (1812 - 1881)
Generation 3
Children of Peter Leadbetter and first wife Mary Ascroft
Ann Leadbetter(1828 - )
Thomas Leadbetter (1831 - )
Elizabeth ('Betty', 'Betsey') Leadbetter (1836 - ) Wife of James Wilson (1834 - )
Link to Wilson Family
Richard Leadbetter (1838 - )
Peter Leadbetter (1841 - )
Henry Leadbetter (1843 - )
Thomas Leadbetter (1831 - )
Elizabeth ('Betty', 'Betsey') Leadbetter (1836 - ) Wife of James Wilson (1834 - )
Link to Wilson Family
Richard Leadbetter (1838 - )
Peter Leadbetter (1841 - )
Henry Leadbetter (1843 - )
Children of Peter Leadbetter and second wife Jane Bibby
Mary Leadbetter (1848 - )
Nanny (Nancy?) Leadbetter (1849 - )
Martha Leadbetter (1854 - )
Elizabeth Leadbetter (1862 - )
Mary Ann Leadbetter (1864 - )
Nanny (Nancy?) Leadbetter (1849 - )
Martha Leadbetter (1854 - )
Elizabeth Leadbetter (1862 - )
Mary Ann Leadbetter (1864 - )
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Thomas Leadbetter
Husband of Ann Peet (1765 - ). Married 21st September 1784It would appear that Thomas died before 1841 (to be investigated). His widow, Ann is found in 1841 and 1851
1841 census
Banks
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Ann Leadbetter age 70, Wool Spinner
1851 census
Banks
Ann Leadbetter age 86, annuitant
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Peter Leadbetter (1809 - 1897)
First Wife Mary Ascroft (1809 - 1846)
Second wife Jane Bibby (1812 - 1881)
Second wife Jane Bibby (1812 - 1881)
1841 Census
Banks, North Meols
Peter Leadbetter Age 30, Fisherman
Mary Leadbetter age 25
Ann Leadbetter age 12
Thomas Leadbetter age 7
Betty Leadbetter age 5
Richard Leadbetter age 2
Peter Leadbetter age 2 months
William Aspinall age 20
Mary Leadbetter age 25
Ann Leadbetter age 12
Thomas Leadbetter age 7
Betty Leadbetter age 5
Richard Leadbetter age 2
Peter Leadbetter age 2 months
William Aspinall age 20
1851 Census
28 Walmesley Street, Fleetwood
Peter Leadbetter Age 42, Fisherman, born Meols
Jane Leadbetter Age 38, born Tarleton
Thomas Leadbetter Age 17, Fisherman, born Meols
Elizabeth Leadbetter age 14, born Meols
Richard age 12, Fisherman, born Meols
Peter Leadbetter age 9, scholar, born Meols
Henry Leadbetter age 7, scholar, born Fleetwood
Mary Leadbetter age 3, born Fleetwood
Nancy Leadbetter age 2, born Fleetwood
Mary Bibby, visitor, age 63, Fisherman's widow, born Tarleton
Jane Leadbetter Age 38, born Tarleton
Thomas Leadbetter Age 17, Fisherman, born Meols
Elizabeth Leadbetter age 14, born Meols
Richard age 12, Fisherman, born Meols
Peter Leadbetter age 9, scholar, born Meols
Henry Leadbetter age 7, scholar, born Fleetwood
Mary Leadbetter age 3, born Fleetwood
Nancy Leadbetter age 2, born Fleetwood
Mary Bibby, visitor, age 63, Fisherman's widow, born Tarleton
1861 Census
Victoria Street, Fleetwood
Peter Leadbetter Age 52, Fisherman, born Southport
Jane Leadbetter Age 43, born Tarlton
Henry Leadbetter age 17, Fisherman, born Fleetwood
Mary Leadbetter age 13, born Fleetwood
Nancy Leadbetter age 12, born Fleetwood
Jane Leadbetter Age 43, born Tarlton
Henry Leadbetter age 17, Fisherman, born Fleetwood
Mary Leadbetter age 13, born Fleetwood
Nancy Leadbetter age 12, born Fleetwood
1871 Census
14 Victoria Street, Fleetwood
Peter Leadbetter Age 62, Fisherman, born North Meols
Jane Leadbetter Age 57, born Tarlton
Mary Leadbetter Age 23, Dressmaker, born Fleetwood
Martha Leadbetter Age 16, born Fleetwood
Elizabeth Leadbetter Age 9, born Fleetwood
Mary Ann Leadbetter Age 7, born Fleetwood
Jane Leadbetter Age 57, born Tarlton
Mary Leadbetter Age 23, Dressmaker, born Fleetwood
Martha Leadbetter Age 16, born Fleetwood
Elizabeth Leadbetter Age 9, born Fleetwood
Mary Ann Leadbetter Age 7, born Fleetwood
1881 Census
14 Victoria Street, Fleetwood
Peter Leadbetter Age 71, Fisherman retired, born North Meols
Jane Leadbetter Age 68, born Tarleton
Nanny Leadbetter Age 32, domestic, born North Meols
Jane Leadbetter Age 68, born Tarleton
Nanny Leadbetter Age 32, domestic, born North Meols
1891 Census
58 Dock Street, Fleetwood
Mary Cockerill age 44, Lodging House Keeper, born lancashire, Bury
Henry Walsh age 48, Gardener, born Thornton
Peter Leadbetter Age 82, visitor, retired fisherman, born Lytham
Apart from the given birthplace, I am certain this is Peter. No earlier census shows a Peter Leadbetter of this age born in Lytham
Henry Walsh age 48, Gardener, born Thornton
Peter Leadbetter Age 82, visitor, retired fisherman, born Lytham
Apart from the given birthplace, I am certain this is Peter. No earlier census shows a Peter Leadbetter of this age born in Lytham
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Elizabeth Ann (Betsey) Leadbetter
Born 1834 in Banks, near Southport, Lancashire.
1841 Census
Banks, North Meols
Peter Leadbetter Age 30, Fisherman
Mary Leadbetter age 25
Ann Leadbetter age 12
Thomas Leadbetter age 7
Betty Leadbetter age 5
Richard Leadbetter age 2
Peter Leadbetter age 2 months
William Aspinall age 20
Mary Leadbetter age 25
Ann Leadbetter age 12
Thomas Leadbetter age 7
Betty Leadbetter age 5
Richard Leadbetter age 2
Peter Leadbetter age 2 months
William Aspinall age 20
1851 Census
28 Walmesley Street, Fleetwood
Peter Leadbetter Age 42, Fisherman, born Meols
Jane Leadbetter Age 38, born Tarleton
Thomas Leadbetter Age 17, Fisherman, born Meols
Elizabeth Leadbetter age 14, born Meols
Richard age 12, Fisherman, born Meols
Peter Leadbetter age 9, scholar, born Meols
Henry Leadbetter age 7, scholar, born Fleetwood
Mary Leadbetter age 3, born Fleetwood
Nancy Leadbetter age 2, born Fleetwood
Mary Bibby, visitor, age 63, Fisherman's widow, born Tarleton
Jane Leadbetter Age 38, born Tarleton
Thomas Leadbetter Age 17, Fisherman, born Meols
Elizabeth Leadbetter age 14, born Meols
Richard age 12, Fisherman, born Meols
Peter Leadbetter age 9, scholar, born Meols
Henry Leadbetter age 7, scholar, born Fleetwood
Mary Leadbetter age 3, born Fleetwood
Nancy Leadbetter age 2, born Fleetwood
Mary Bibby, visitor, age 63, Fisherman's widow, born Tarleton
Marriage
Elizabeth Ann (Betsey) Leadbetter was married to James Wilson of Preston Street, Fleetwood on 30th June 1853, at the church of St Peter, Fleetwood. Betsey and James were of the same age and both from Banks.
James is described on the marriage certificate as a sailor. His father was Matthew Wilson, sailor and Betsey's father was Peter Leadbetter, sailor.
Witnesses at the wedding were James Cowell and Sarah Wilson
James is described on the marriage certificate as a sailor. His father was Matthew Wilson, sailor and Betsey's father was Peter Leadbetter, sailor.
Witnesses at the wedding were James Cowell and Sarah Wilson
Link to Wilson Family
1861 census
3 West Street, Fleetwood
James Wilson age 25, fisherman, born Southport
Betty age 24, born Southport
Mary age 7 born Fleetwood
Alice age 4, born Fleetwood
Ann J. age 1, born Fleetwood
Betty age 24, born Southport
Mary age 7 born Fleetwood
Alice age 4, born Fleetwood
Ann J. age 1, born Fleetwood
1971 census
38 Upper Dock Street, Fleetwood
James Wilson age 35 Fisherman, born Banks
Elizabeth age 35 born Banks
Alice age 14, born Banks
Ann age 11, born Fleetwood
Peter age 9, born Fleetwood
Jane age 8, born Fleetwood
Martha age 4, born Fleetwood
James age 1, born Fleetwood
Elizabeth age 35 born Banks
Alice age 14, born Banks
Ann age 11, born Fleetwood
Peter age 9, born Fleetwood
Jane age 8, born Fleetwood
Martha age 4, born Fleetwood
James age 1, born Fleetwood
1881 census
Should be in Preston Street area, but not found yet.
1891 census
52 Upper Preston Street, Fleetwood
James Wilson age 56, Fisherman, born Banks
Elizabeth age 56, born Banks
Matthew L. age 14, Fisher boy, born Fleetwood
Henry L. age 12, born Fleetwood
Bessie, granddaughter, age 3, born Fleetwood
James age 21, Fisherman, born Fleetwood
Annie (wife of 'young' James) age 19, born Askham?
Elizabeth age 56, born Banks
Matthew L. age 14, Fisher boy, born Fleetwood
Henry L. age 12, born Fleetwood
Bessie, granddaughter, age 3, born Fleetwood
James age 21, Fisherman, born Fleetwood
Annie (wife of 'young' James) age 19, born Askham?
1901 census
52 Preston Street, Fleetwood
James and Elizabeth's daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Olsson)
James Wilson and Betsey (Leadbetter)
Elizabeth age 67, born Banks
Bessie Wilson age 10, Granddaughter, born Fleetwood
John Peter Olsson, age 46, Son in Law, Shipping Clerk (chemicals) born Sweden
Elizabeth Ann Olsson Daughter (of James) age 41 born Fleetwood
1911 census
James and Elizabeth living at the home of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann, at "Landskrona", Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood.
Also visiting from Garston, was their daughter, Alice, my great grandmother.
John Peter Olsson, age 56, Shipping Clerk for chemical manufacturers, born Sweden, Naturalised British Subject
Elizabeth Ann, age 51, married 30 years with no children, born Fleetwood
James Wilson, (Elizabeth's father) age 75, Retired Fisherman, Born Banks,
Elizabeth Wilson, age 74, Married 57 years, with 13 children from that marriage, 10 of whom still alive, born Banks
Alice Whiteside, Elizabeth Ann's sister, age 54, married 37 years, with 5 children from her marriage, all still alive, born Fleetwood
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Elizabeth Ann, age 51, married 30 years with no children, born Fleetwood
James Wilson, (Elizabeth's father) age 75, Retired Fisherman, Born Banks,
Elizabeth Wilson, age 74, Married 57 years, with 13 children from that marriage, 10 of whom still alive, born Banks
Alice Whiteside, Elizabeth Ann's sister, age 54, married 37 years, with 5 children from her marriage, all still alive, born Fleetwood
Page updated 7/8/2011