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Sat, 14 Dec 2002 Hi , My name is ELizabeth White and my husbands maternal grandparents come from the leek Area. His grandmother was Edna Pickford daughter of Harriet and William Pickford, born Heathylee in 1898. Harriet's maiden name was Bowyer., She emigrated to Australia as a World War 1 bride and Married in Sydney in 1920. Her husband was Herbert Heathcote, born Brnaside , Near Buxton to jane and William Heathcote. Jane's maiden name was Wain. William and Jane Heathcote are buried in the churchyard at Flash. Harriet Bowyer remarried after the Death of William Pickford a Mr Ager or Yager(?) and had more children. I would love anyone who has any connection with these families to contact me no matter how remote as we don't know anymore than this about the family. I found the above out fron Edna's birth certificate. I would also love any information on the silk industry of Staffordshireas William pickford 's given occupation is a silk dyer and according to the 1881 census there were a lot of silk workers in the Bowyer family. Harriet's occupation is given as a silk marker and reiner in tthe 1901 census. Elizabeth White c.e.white@austarnet.com.au. 
Sun, 19 Jan 2003 Dear Tony, For my site www.peakdistrict.nl I would like to have some nice photo´s, Especially as subject The Peakdistrict. I woul like to ask the inhabitants of Leek and the Peakdistrict if they could send me some by e-mail. Or they have got a home site the URL. It is a bit expensively for me to make photo´s living in Holland. Of course the name of the person who made the photo will be put under the photo. I,m still sorry for you about The Post&Times. I get it send over by my aunty (86) but I miss it on you're site. I did send a email too the editor but got no response. I know there is a copyright but a few headlines on a site cant harm anybody. I think it´s ridiculous. Anyway I wish you all the best with you're site. Met friendly regards, Mathilde Wibautstraat 22
Thu, 16 Jan 2003 I have recently discovered that my paternal grandfather, HENRY ROBINSON, was born at St Edward's Street, Leek, in December 1872. His father's name was also Henry and his mother was Ellen nee Roach. Is there anyone out there who has any connection or information about this family please? I would be most grateful for your help. Please reply to
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 Hi, I am looking for any relatives of SUSAN CAPEWELL - believed to be born late 1800/early 1900 - if anyone has any info would be very helping in tracing our family tree. Thanks. Kate
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 Barlows of Leek I was born Oakwood Road Leek in 1946 - now living in Devon. Tracing ancestory (isn't everyone!) and I'm back to G.G.Father James Barlow Born Leek1828 (married Ann Robinson) and G.G.G.Father Matthew born Cheddleton 1794/5 They were both Stone Masons. If anyone has any info with links I'd be very interested. Still regularly feast on oatcakes - Sainsburys in these parts sell them (thank goodness) Lovely site Jenny Bowden (nee Barlow)
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 Family history again. Anyone know anything of these two names? Shilcock or Grindley. Possibly from the Thorpe, Cauldon, or Quarnford areas. Any replies really appreciated.
Thu, 9 Jan 2003 Looking for the e-mail address (which I have lost) of an old friend from Leek. We went to school together in Cheadle (Painsley). If you read this web-site Liam contact me (I think you still have my old e-mail address!). HIs wife?? works for the Sentinal and her name is Ros. Look forward to hearing from you. P.S. sorry we beat you poor poms in the cricket-better luck next time-not!!
Mon, 06 Jan 2003 Hi, My name is Jennifer Sharrock and I am looking for a friend of mine called Natalie Whones. If anyone knows her can u please e-mail me at jennie022@hotmail.com. We used to go to Leek Primary school together, then Churnet View Middle School and then Leek High School, but i left in year 9 (1997) because my family was going to Australia to live. Thank you so much.
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 Happy New Year to all those I know in Leek. Sylvia Sturmey [nee Rowlands]
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 :Re. Yanks in Leek. (Anthony T Oropollo) (See Friday 20th December) Should the author of the above story read this, I would appreciate him E-mailing me at:- Oakbrookes@aol.com As a boy growing up there at that time I was given by one of your comrades a service New Testament Bible through the chain link fence, of the barracks where you were. Inscribed inside on the page reading "A Sacred Token" was the following:- Pfc Fred Ramsey, APO 79c/oPm NY. NY. Texas USA The land of sunshine, Beautiful Texas, Deep in the heart of Texas, Yellow Rose of Texas. This Bible is before me as I type this. Maybe, just maybe you may have known this man.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 FROM MORRISVILLE PENNSYLVANIA USA,,,,,,,, A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL LEEK RESIDENTS..... BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL ... HERBERT & JULIE BROOKES.
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 Hello, I have recently discovered this website for Leek and I think its great. I left Leek in 1960 and have lived in Wales ever since. I am married to Barrie Trafford who lived at Ostlers lane Cheddleton. My father was Richard Ash and we lived on Ball Haye Road
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 Merry Christmas to you and all who read the visitors site around the world we got Xmas mail from the U K.. US.. Canada .. New Zealand... Australia Africa Hawaii .... but we sorely miss the Leek Post and Times with its news from home ... best regards ... we hope you have a healthy happy and prosperous 2003 ....... Barbara and Harry Barnish ...San Francisco.. California ..... where the weather to day is overcast and cool
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 There may not be many who remember the masses of "Yanks" who were billeted in your little village during WWII, but I do and fondly. We were young, away from our homes, and facing a very uncertain future, but your people could not do enough for us.. I wish to extend my very best for the coming holidays.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 Hello my name is Brian. I am looking for a Friend I was there in Leek 4 years ago and met this girl her name is Susan Price. I lost contact with her can anyone let me know if you heard of her. Her parents live on Buxton Rd Thank you
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 Hello Leek, Are there any Shirley's left in the Leek area? My family tree shows many Shirley's in the area around 1650-1800. We had a quick visit there in 2000 and saw a number of Shirley grave markers in the church yard. Michael Shirley
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 Where has it gone? For all ex patriot Leek folk, (even if they live only in Hampshire) I look forward to the day when it’s back on line. Ian Machin (lived in Leek 1967 – 1983)
Wed, 27 Nov 2002 Hello, My name is John Ball. I was born in Leek in 1949, and lived in the town at Beatty Road. I attended St Luke's Junior School and the Mount School for Boys, (where our form master was Windsor Davies of It ain't half hot Mum, fame) are there any former school pals out there. John Ball
Thu, 28 Nov 2002 I am trying to find anything about the Hulme family and also the history of Ball Haye hall my family are all gone now so I have no one to ask. I spent all my school holidays in Leek many years ago. I also had a friend named Irene Fogg but we lost touch she will be about 70 now can anyone help? As I am getting on in years I would be so grateful to hear anything, Leek has happy memories for me. Have just found your site it is great. Thanks again.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002 Dear Leekonline reporter/editor: Sorry I missed when you were up and running. I hope you can get back on the internet soon. I have become really interested in Leek in the past month since I recently found out that my great-grandfather was born in Leek in 1843. George Miller came to Cincinnati, Ohio around 1870. I was born in Cincinnati. George had a sister Mary Ann (Miller)Astles. In the 1881 British Census, a Thomas Astles and family were listed in Leek. I was wondering if there are any Astles still living in Leek. If you ever have a free minute, could you e-mail me their telephone numbers if there are only one or two. I know this is asking a lot. If it is too much, then I apoligize for being so bold. Some day I hope to visit Leek. Good luck on getting back up. I would love to read your articles. Jayleen (Miller maiden)
Thu, 28 Nov 2002 Hi over there WHAT - NO LEEK POST ON-LINE. HOW DARE THEY !!!!!! THIS ISN'T PROGRESS ITS REGRESSIVE. NO MORE NEWS AND YOU HAVE/HAD A WONDERFUL SITE WITH MANY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ACCESSING THE VISITORS PAGES - I, along with many others I know, loved accessing these pages. Good luck getting the Post republished on line.
Wed, 27 Nov 2002 Is it just me or do other people really dislike the new Leek Post format, there seems to be little point buying it now if you also have the Sentinel.
Sun, 24 Nov 2002 Hi, My name is Darryl (Dibs) Dawson, I moved to New Zealand in July 2000, I am keen to hear from anybody who knows me
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 Expat from Canada Where's my link to the past gone!!!!! I left Leek for Canada 4 years ago, sick of petty bureaurocracy and guess what???
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 Looking forward to reading the LEEK POST, not the sentinel DMN
Sat, 16 Nov 2002 Hello, and Greetings from Canada! :>) I've been doing genealogical research into my family that were from Staffordshire, and most of the ancestors were born in either Cauldon or Croxden, Staffs in the early-to-mid -1800's. In the 1851 index for the census that year, is the following entry: HO107, 2008, 320, 5, 21 Church Lane, Leek This listing is a summary of my ancestors that lived there so long ago, and obviously worked in the silk factory there in Leek. RG12/2185, folio 61, page 1, Schedule 2, 1Ct. 1 Overton Bank, Leek Louisa SALT Head Unm 48 Silk Spooler, STS Cauldon I know this seems like a lot to digest, but anyone who has perhaps listened to elderly family members talking about the past, might have heard some of these names of long ago.........or perhaps there are folks within Leek that somehow have connections that I know nothing about. Pat (Sault) Jacobson
Sat, 16 Nov 2002 THIS SITE IS GREAT, BUT WHAT'S HAPPENED TO THE LEEK POST? ITS GREAT IF I FEEL HOMESICK, AS I LIVE IN ITALY, ITS LIKE A LITTLE PIECE OF LEEK IS IN MILAN. I ONLY HOPE THAT THE SENTINEL NEWSPAPER GROUP (WHO HAVE NOW 'GOT' THE LEEK POST) FIND IT IN THEIR HEARTS TO RESTORE THE HAPPINESS OF EX LEEK RESIDENTS WHO NOW LIVE IN DISTANT LANDS...( & CLOSE ONES).
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 I love this site. I'm at university in Bath at the moment, so it takes me back to Leek when I'm feeling home sick. Thank you very much for that. Keep up the good work.
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 Spooks in Leek Great and informative site. Does anybody living in the leek area or has done in the past experienced any ghostly activities or even better has photos or scientific evidence that they would like to share on line or private. Mark Heath
Fri, 25 Oct 2002 What a wonderful site this is. I have just discovered it so hopefully someone maybe able to help me find my missing family. Would love to hear from anyone who knows anything about these families or who is a relative. Regards
Tue, 22 Oct 2002 I am tracing my Family History and last night I finally found out that my Gt Grandfather, Benjamin HARRISON came from Leek. Has anyone got any HARRISON ancestors from the area? Would love to hear from you. Kind regards
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 I really like the website; much better than other town websites I've seen.
Mon, 07 Oct 2002 Just took a look at the Visitors book. Regards, Ivy Johnson
Fri, 04 Oct 2002 Hi there! I have been trying to do some family history research and waiting for the 1901 census to go on line. Anne E. b.1883 Some of my earlier ancestors came from Alton and Ipstones. Regards;
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 I lived in Leek for over 22 years and left in 1983. I would like any old school friends or anyone who knows or remembers me to get in touch. You can e-mail me at: gazzzer16@aol.com I would just like to say that this is a fantastic site, keep up the good work. best regards to everyone
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 Hi Im Hayley I think ur site is fab i use it every hour of the day im currently working on a project and am using it Thank you for setting up this site!
Wed, 25 Sep 2002 Hi, Love the visitors book ,its really great . i would love to speak to an old friend or anyone who knows of her . She is Marion Cordon age 41-43, Leek High School around 1971-76, lived at Bridge End Garage .Maybe married, so a different surname,or moved away from Leek . I hope someone can help . Many Thanks
20 Sep 2002 Hi. Im doing a study of Leek for my coursework at Trentham High School. I was wondering if anyone knew any site other than this which holds information about Leek. Any help appreciated. Bye.
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 Hi, I just found this great site today and showed my son where I went to school (Westwood High). It's great to read about the place I grew up. I left Leek in 1987 to live in Nottingham when I was about 18. Haven't stopped moving around the country since! I'm going to have to pay a visit there soon and do some reminising!
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 Am looking into the family of my great grandparents and believe they are from the Leek-Staffordshire area. My great grandmother, Elizabeth Beresford was born in 1850 at a place called Alstonford, England ( is this in the Leek-Staffordshire area?). She married an Edwin Pimlott, perhaps of Welsh descent. This couple moved to Canada in the 1870's, initially to Ryerson, Ontario, and then later to New Brunswick. Has anyone locally ever heard of these names? Would be grateful for any information. Please contact me at coreypg@hotmail.com
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 I have lived at a flat in Brunswick mill in Leek for 2 years and I know it was an old wool mill years ago, only I have gone to the library for information on the old mill and they have information on all the mills in Leek apart from Brunswick mill. the reason for me looking up the information is because I know there is alot of history behind the mill, if anybody can help me at all, if they have lived in Leek for years or you have family that have lived in Leek for years and you can find out any information out for me I would really appreciate it. Thankyou for your time. Jody
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 Hi Everybody, There hasn't been any new postings on the Guestbook since 20th August, so I thought I would send you a message to say "Hola from sunny Spain" to all my friends and anyone else in Leek who remembers me. Regards, John D. Spooner
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 I am hoping that someone will recognize this family and contact me at cyndi85364@yahoo.com. I live in Yuma, Arizona United States: John Hales born 1764 married 1788 Mary UNK born 1767 had children 1. Edward b. 1789 Edward was sent to Canada by the English government to construct a lighthouse in Port Hope, Ontario. His brother William went with him. They also built a stone college which later turned into a mental institution. I have been researching my line for 20 years and cannot seem to find out any information on William or his parents John and Mary. Would appreciate any help. Thank you,
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 I desperately need some photographs for my latest book which features the old silk mills of Leek. Would anyone like to loan me photographs of people at work in Slimma, Worthingtone, Brunswick Mill,Tattons, Wardle and Davenports, Davenport Adams etc. the only mill I don't need is Job White's as I have dozens of photographs of that mill. The photos are only loaned for a short time. I can be e-mailed on wcathryn@hotmail.com
Sun, 11 Aug 2002 Have just found this fantastic site. Thanks in anticipation,
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 My name was Blanche Keates and I used to live at number 17, Livingstone Street Leek, I went to Leek Compton Junior School, is there anybody out there who knows me. Please make contact, I am 79 years of age.
Tue, 6 Aug 2002 Hello, My name is Arnoud van der Meer and I live in Leek too. Its not the Leek where this site is about, its Leek in the Netherlands. I didn't know that there was a Leek in the UK too. Thats pretty cool isn't it? That was all I wanted to say.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 My family originated in this beautiful town and I just wanted to take the opportunity to say hello. J. Micheal Leek
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 My dear friend Mary is visiting her family in Leek and I want to wish her a wonderful holiday. Veronica Rhoads
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 Just want to say I think the Leek website is one of the best I have visited. Thanks for the great photos. Keep up the good work. Marie
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 Hi, I noticed on the web camera facing Derby street there was some kind of parade there Saturday july 13. Any one know what that was about?
Sat, 06 Jul 2002 Back again from Wisconsin, USA. We are in the middle of a great Fourth of July Weekend here! Lots of Barbeque's, parades' and of course we have magnificent fireworks displays. All the small towns arrange to have their own fireworks displays on different nights, so it's one great fun round of visiting each village in turn for "The BIG Show"! We'll be looking back in,
Fri, 5 Jul 2002 Hopefullty I can have a double dip here, I am keen to discover the history of the Majestic Cinema in Leek which was an important part of my social development in the 1950's, it was also I believe part of the Broughs of Park Terrace family history.I remember watching it burn down, when that was I don't recall. Additionally seeking any information on a Frederick Dudley and spouse, who had a daughter Blanche and may have lived at or near the junction of the Caldon Canal and the railway in Leek as either canal employees or coal merchants in the 1900's. Thank you to all for previous assistance. Christopher Hall
Tue, 25 Jun 2002 Sorry to read about the possible sale of the Leek Post to The Sentinel, the L P & T is an institution and part of life in Leek. It will be very sadly missed and a catastrophe if they do not keep up the traditions that have built up over the years. Life will never be the same in Leek with the hatched matched and dispatched page as the last page etc moved.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 I am seeking my family forebares of Flint who lived at Leek in the 1820s - 1906 Yours S.G.Flint
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 I would be interested if anybody in Leek has any information about William Peacock my (Great Great Grandfather) who migrated to Australia . He was born about 1799 of Lee Moor Leek and married Sarah Pickford also of Lee Moor Leek born 1799. They had four children Eliza. Mary. Isaac and Joseph Please e-mail if you can help at egghouse@ozemail.com.au A great web site
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 Ted Warwick (10.4.02) of Grafton,Wisconsin was keen to trace the Sheldon branch of his family who lived in Brittania Street, Leek.. I may be able to help and can be e-mailed at syewtree@aol.com. Enjoyable web site, brings back many memories, especially photos by David Gilman-lets have more.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 Hello. Anyone out there that has been communicating with nanabits ( June Phillips) Arksansa USA I have a new address it is nanabits1@aol.com.
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 I was wondering if anyone had any information about my great grandfather, a Mr Tatton, who was quite well known locally about a hundred years ago as he managed to throw a cricket ball across Rudyard Lake. Thanks.
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 I have been back in North Staffs area for less than a year having left in 1962. It is wonderful to be back. I was at the East Street County Primary and Leek High School leaving in 1957 (or was it 1958) after "O" levels. I wish this site had existed during my long period of "exile" for it is a great site. Even though now local (Cheadle) and visit Leek at least once a week, it will be on my list of site to visit regularly. Congratulations on its presentation and deserved success.
Tue, 28 May 2002 I had the most wonderful time in Leek - only last week, thanks to the wonders of air travel. I wonder if there is any other town where you can meet the two Mayors in the street, as I did during the Jubilee street party! I felt at home and made so welcome, especially by those friends who had known my husband James Sigley. And the countryside around Leek has to be the prettiest in England, with so much to see in a contained area. I now regard myself as an unofficial ambassador for Leek - and I hope to return.
Fri, 24 May 2002 MY name is Ian Davies my e-mail is ifdavies@blueyonder.co.uk For the last few months I have been tracing the life and death of my great uncle Fred Bloore.He fort and died at the battle of Aubers Ridge,while serving with the Royal Sussex Regiment.alongside two other friends from Leek, Jack Smethurst and John Winkle. I have some information about him and I am happy to share it with you. I would also be interested in anything you might have about Fred too. Yours in anticipation
Tue, 21 May 2002 With the May Fair just departing I mentioned to some friends from Stoke about 'Chalk Night' - the first night of the fair when you were guaranteed to get chalked on by your mates at school. They'd never heard of this in their home areas. No-one at work, who wasn't from Leek, had heard of it either. I've checked with my Dad and he can remember writing messages backwards in chalk on a board and hitting people with it !! (that would be back in Leek in the mid-1940's). Does anyone on the board know the history of Chalk Night and if it's just a Leek thing?
Mon, 20 May 2002 Hello, My name is Jan I am from the fire department of Leek in Holland, is there any firefighter from Leek in the UK who wants to be in contact with the fire department of Leek in Holland. Please send me an e- mail at big.fire@12move.nl Greetings, Jan
Sun, 19 May 2002 My father Don Haynes grew up in Leek in the 1930s-1940s and finished up emigrating to NZ in the late 1950s. His parents were Arthur Haynes (1893-1963) and Emma Goode Lee. The family lived at 15 Nab Hill Avenue. Dad's grandparents were William Haynes and Elizabeth Goodwin, and Henry Lee and Phoebe Spilsbury. Other family names include Smith, Tharme, Earls and Wright. Dad is just about to connect to the internet himself, so we would like to hear from anybody interested in making contact or with a shared interest in our family history.
Sat, 11 May 2002 I really enjoyed reading the information about Leek. I lived in the town for a number of years and went to Milner Girls School until 1962 when I moved with the family to Suffolk. My maiden name was Susan Smith and I wa a member of the local Salvation Army. Regards to everyone who might just remember.
Sun, 5 May 2002 Hi! I like many Leek lads am seeking more help with my family tree and to make contact with people I went to school with. Look forward to any interest, and what a great page and service. Christopher Hall
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 Leek is a wonderful town with wonderful people in it unfortunately most times I am only driving through on my way to Tittesworth reservoir that again is one of my most favourite places that I have being gowing to for years. Stewart Swain
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 My year is doing a coursework on Cheadle, we are using the Cheadle website to find most of our historical info, facts and figures etc. since I live in Leek I thought I would see if my home town has a web site, looking at Leekonline it is far superior to the cheadle site and I would just like to say keep up the good work!
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 Your letters are great! Over here in Wintry Wisconsin, my thoughts turn to looking backward to the past for members of my family who hailed from Leek and area. If there's anyone still there who can help me push further back into the genealogy of the family tree of Samuel Sheldon,(wife Ann,nee Hollinshead), and William Sheldon, his wife was Ann Maria, (nee Price). If you read this and any of these names ring a bell, I'd be glad to hear from you. Ted Warwick,
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 I am hoping that someone out there can help me. I recently brought a school D of E group to the area and told them of the mermaid that lurks in Blackmere. They didn't seem to believe me so I was wondering if there was any information relating to this story on the internet or a leaflet that I can get.
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 My father Eric Cater was born in Leek 1920 and immigrated to NZ in 1952 where he died in 1997. I would like to hear from anyone who knows the Cater family or Gerrard family as I believe I may have relatives in Leek that I would like to correspond with. In fact it would be great to hear from anyone from my father's home town. Helen Galea
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 On holiday in perth WA, sun shining, sky is blue and the whisky is flowing. Catch you later
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 Was anyone a pupil at St Luke's Infants & Primary, 1949 -57? How about a reunion?
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 Thanks so much for the responses I received about my Uncle, Peter Downing. The day after I posted the message at this website I received an email from my Uncle, I assume someone he knew had noticed it on-line . Again, thanks so much for your interest and help. By the way, he is alive and well! Leslie Downing Walker, I'm glad Leekonline has helped again.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002 I am writing from Canada in the hopes that someone can help me locate my Uncle, Peter Downing , or help me find out what has happened to him. He lived in Grindon Nr. Leek (Eastview Cottage) for years with his 2nd wife Maggie, he was raised in Betley. Maggie and Uncle Peter raised goats, he was active in church restoration and taught courses at the University. I have been to England twice to visit them. He suffered a number of health problems after his wife Maggie died 2 years ago. He had been hospitalized but was released to go home. I called him Christmas of 2000 and we kept in touch by email. I haven't had any contact with him since spring of 2001. I've tried email and telephone and both are disconnected. He had vision problems and was finding it difficult to live on his own, so I hope he has moved in with his stepson Peter in the area. However I don't know Peter's last name and am unable to contact him to find out what has happened. Also I moved the summer of 2001 so the email address and telephone number Uncle Peter had for me is incorrect. Peter Downing is my Dad's brother (George Michael Downing - Mike) and the only relative left on my Dad's side of the family. If anyone knows of his whereabouts please email me lwalker@sunshinecable.com
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 Hi was wondering if anybody knows the where abouts of Robert Davenport? if so could you please mail me or get him to, After what must be nearly 10 years it would be great to hear form him. Thank you
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 Hi, Do you have a long lost relative called William Plant who was a tailor, Wife, Sarah Plant (nee Capewell) who lived in Overtons bank, Leek in 1838. There daughter married Solomon Stevenson ( a Shoe maker) who had seven children in Leek. Before moving sometime between 1881 and 1891 to Liverpool. During this time they lived at 9 Grove street Leek. Their Children's names were, Elizabeth, Hannah, John Lees, Mary Ellen. Fanny, Lydia and Frank. In 1881 Elizabeth aged 19 and Hannah aged 16 were silk winders.
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 Hello to all my relations in Leek and other areas. I am trying to put together our family tree,and would appreciate any information. Has someone already done this. I have not been in the area for some time,and wish everyone well, especially uncle Bob and aunty Jean. Web site in being put together and should be running soon. to contribute keep an eye on this guest book . (Nigel) Roy Boulton-Lear Mar 2002
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 Living in Leek is very pleasant. The people are friendly, and the Market town background style is quite olde worlde at times. Martyn Mann - Leek Residents
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 Hi, My name is Yolan Trabsky and I wrote the round "Come with me my love" somewhere in the early 70's. Since then it travelled all around the world and his been sung by thousands and thousands of singers. Would you, by any chance, have a recording you could send me? Kind regards,
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 Hi there! I left Leek (with my parents) for New Zealand at the age of 5. 21 years later and back in the UK, I am returning to Leek for a holiday and to catch up with the few remaining relatives I have left in the area. My great grandfather was Anthony Ward, a major player in the silk manufacturing business in Leek for many many years. I am wondering if there is anyone in the area who knows of Bertram Townsend Ward, Eric Clover Ward, the early John Ward, or the Johnson's - would love to hear a tale or two, or look any other artefacts etc. I will be staying in Leek from the 28th March till the1st of April (Easter). Many thanks,
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 ANDREW LEESE grew up in Leek & moved to Australia with his family at the end of 1979. Does anyone remember him? He's trying to locate old friends and school photographs. If anyone can help, please Email us. Also, he is trying to locate Alison Eyre (hope that's the correct spelling - the blood tends to rush to your head down here).
Wed, 06 Mar 2002 Thanks to the Internet, I can find information about neal little places like LEEK.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002 Hello, all from this side of the "Pond" USA! A little over 300 years ago, a guy got in trouble for speaking out in Leek Parish church, and was thrown in the jail. Later he saw an ad for cheap lands being sold by a guy named William Penn. Penn's ad like most advertisements lie alittle, and forgot to mention the savages, towering trees, and the dangers of crossing the Atlantic in those days. This guy from Leek was William Yardley, and with his wife Jane, and 3 sons left for America. They arrived 2 months later in what is now the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, you know the Liberty Bell, Rocky, Cheesesteaks and Pretzels. The Yardley's built a stone farmhouse and named their farm "Prospect Farm". You can express your displeasure, and express your desire to see Prospect Farm saved. dial up: www.lmt.org (Lower Makefield Township's website) or write: Township of Lower Makefield 1100 Edgewood Road
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 My great grandmother was born in Leek 1840. Her mother was Elizabeth Lomas. Her father, John Davies worked as a weaver in the silk factory on Mill St. The family lived on Mill St as did quite a few other Lomas relatives. Any Lomas's still live there? Same buildings still standing? I'd love to learn some of the early history of the town back in the mid 1800. I just love this site!
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 Just want to say hey to tha Leek Massive: you know who you are. Love you all!
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 Hello again Leekonline - I love logging on and reading the letters. I wonder if there is anyone there who knows anything about Minnie Bailey who was living at 6 Oak Terrace, Leek in or around 1923 - we have her prayer book. If you know of her or her family please email me. Thanks
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 Hi all, found this Website - brilliant! I grew up in Leek and moved to Australia with my family at the end of 1979. Does anyone remember me? I am trying to locate old friends and school photographs. If anyone can help, please Email me. Also, am trying to locate Alison Eyre (hope that's the correct spelling - the blood tends to rush to your head down here).
Sat, 16 Feb 2002 Keep up the good work Mike you are doing a sterling job. Quite a gathering, we could have a family reunion. LOL. Roger Ball,
Sat, 16 Feb 2002 Any of the BALLS of Leek have this William Ball , born 1873 in their family tree.... his father was GEORGE BALL and mother Jane nee WOODS. His brother was also a George and was my Grandfather whom I thought was an only Child till recently !!!!.. he came out to Australian around 1906 and started off "our lot" !!!. They also had 2 sisters.. Ann and Jane also born in 1870's... and they are also Missing ! Kind regards to all my 5th 6th and 7th cousins at least once removed .... not to mention 12000 miles removed !!! Michael BALL
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 A message to all those who were at Leek High School - it would be great to re-kindle old contacts - is there anyone out there? Love Katrina (Bennett) who was at Leek High 1977-1984 now in New Zealand .
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 We are currently researching family history and would be grateful if anybody could supply information on Samual & Clara (nee Brentnall) Nixon who lived during the early 1900s at :- 75 Abbots Road Thank You
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 Well my family was there certainly in 1656 when Lydia Fernyhough married Richard Tipper (a "carrier" from Cheadle), and again in 1763 when George Tipper married Ellen Hurst, at least so they say.... somehow after 1835 grandson decided to go on to Canada after marrying Hannah Mosely (from Kingsley)... my grandpa was also named George. Thanks to the internet and websites like yours, I, too, can pay a visit to Leek.
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 Tony Smith deserves a medal for this great site - what an asset he is to your community - he perfectly captures Leek and its beautiful surrounding countryside. Congratulations from
Sat, 9 Feb 2002 Hi there! I was bought up in Leek but moved away to Peterborough when I was 17. Now 11 years later I am living on Biddulph Moor and would like to find me old mates. Are you reading this?? If you know me then email me at tim@timbrowne.info
Sat, 09 Feb 2002 I LOVE LEEK ON LINE. I used "leekonline" to seek help in tracing my grandfather who came from Leek and migrated to Australia a century ago.. Up until now I have had no relations called Ball except my immediate family. Now with the kind help from some "Balls of Leek" my family tree goes back to 1658 and I have a live 6th cousin once removed ! My next task is to get to Leek and discover this attractive town for myself. Thankyou "Leekonline" and the friendly Leek Balls.
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 It is getting to be springtime in San Francisco, but it can't compare to a nice spring day in North Staffs.... on a Sunday morning with a few warm oatcakes with breakfast, bacon and cheese to quote an old saying '' YOU CAN TAKE A MAN OUT OF LEEK ... BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE LEEK OUT OF THE MAN..'' Regards
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 My great-great grandfather George was said to have been born in "Leeds", Staffordshire (between 1799 and 1812), but we hope it was Leek! He was said to be the second youngest son of a family of ten sons and two daughters. The family were pottery glazers and reasonably well off. George arrived in Australia in 1830 from Liverpool after the death of both parents. His own sons he named George, Isaac, Samuel and John so we can only guess that his father's name was one of these. His brother Paul migrated to Pennsylvania and died at Mount Joy in 1883. I have had no luck with the IGI. Do any Leek Goldstraws have any ideas for finding him?
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 Does anyone remember the FOX family of Grosvenor Street, Leek who lived there in the 1930's. They were named Rueben, Mary-Jane and William. Rueben and William worked at Brough Nichleson and Hall's Silk Mill Leek. William later went to Canada. Other family surnames were: HARRISON, MOTTRAM and (John) TOMBS. Thank You
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 Hello there from Australia - great website - I am researching our Pickford family from Leek - all silk millers back to 1800 and would be interested to hear from anyone with any information about Leek Pickfords. Thank you
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 I have just found Leekonline, nice to hear of my home town which I and my parents left 50 years ago in March to live in the Bristol area but still like to keep coming back. DAVID NOKES
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 My father was a soldier in the 2nd world war. I would like to know in what regiment he was. He lived in Longsdon and after the war he lived in Leek. He had a son named Barry who died in 1948. My father´s name is Jim Bishop and past away two years ago. Who can give me some information please. Great site, Jim Bishop
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 I spent two wonderful days in Leek, October 23 and 24, 2001, taking in the sights and getting the wonderful feeling of walking in the footsteps on my ancestors. While there I met someone who said he had gone to school with a Bowcock. This man would be about 45. He also said I looked just like him. It would be nice to make contact with this person. How many 45 year olds (approximately) with the last name of Bowcock live in Leek? I loved Leek. It was like nothing I had ever seen before. Time has stood still there and it is charming beyond belief. Of course Bowcock is my mother's maiden name. Muriel Goodwin
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 Excellent web site, Keep up the good work. Would like to see more Photo's. The natives think it is the land of magic (no Ju Ju stuff). Take Care.
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 If anyone knows how I can get in contact with Sam Locking could u please e-mail me or give him my e-mail address Thanks....
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 Hello leekonline, I really enjoy reading the news from Leek still have friends and family there, we have been in Devon for 18 years now. Any old school friends out there? Whenever we visit I don't seem to recognise many people at all but perhaps we have all grown a little older since the 60's.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 Once a week I visit Leekonline so my mum, Joan Pointon, can read the Leekpost. Many names in the visitors book are familiar to her. We live in Perth, Western Australia.
Sat, 19 Jan 2002 Name is Ian Kelsall (wife Diane) live in Perth older brother David father Norman mother Barbara (still in Leek) lived on the Hospital Estate in Cheddleton. Your name doesn't ring a bell perhaps different ages. Came here in 68 to join friend Terry Stanner who came here earlier 68. He is still here also. If you don't know Terry then perhaps Martin Rane, sister Diane father Keith mother Doreen from the Westwood area they came here 66?
Sat, 19 Jan 2002 My lineage includes Brassington & their wives lines:- Critchlow,Goostry (Goldstraw), Coates, Hunt, Wheeldon and Abbott. I'm back to 1628 and mostly they came from Leek, Staffordshire. I'm sure that there are a lot of relatives out there.
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 Leek looks so inviting. Can't wait to visit. Would like to say hello to a very special person. He knows who he is.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002 This must be one of the top ten Staffordshire sites - A joy to visit.Good luck and best wishes Patsie Jarman,
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 I've lost touch with an old pal from years back (1960's on the clubs of Macclesfield) and I'm (and a few others are) trying to get a hold of him. I believe he's moved to the Leek/Cheddleton area. He is a big strapping, grey haired, guitar strumming fellow and answers to the name Clifford Harrison.
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 Wow, seeing the pictures of snow makes me feel cold, that's something I don't miss. I hope everyone who knows me had a great holiday. Congratulations on keeping up a great site.
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 Lyn and Dave from Leek are currently here in Canberra visiting cousin Stephen Crombie
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 Hi, I think the web-site is great. My name is John Cooper and I attended Leek High School from 1959 to 1966 (I actually went to the Wembley world cup final in that year). If anyone who knows me wishes to contact me my address is: Louise-Boehm-Weg 13 E-mail: JohnVCooper@aol.com It would be great to get some feed-back.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 What a great site - I only live a few miles away, but the pictures etc are fantastic, particularly the SNOW Keep up the good work with the site Jane Allen
Tue, 8 Jan 2002 After WWII my father Eric Leek settled in the U.S. with my mother Ruth Stanton. He told me about the town of Leek. Now, thanks to the internet I had a chance to see how beautiful it is. He didn't exaggerate at all! Thanks for investing the time and creating the site. Tony Leek
Sun, 06 Jan 2002 Hello to all the family in leek (John and Joan Bennett Dave, Tracy and Drew and Josh- love from Andy and Katrina in New Zealand.
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