David George Leaf

M, b. June 1914
  • David George Leaf's birth was registered in the Llanellly, Carmarthenshire Registration District in the June 1914 Quarter.
  • He was the son of George Leaf and Hannah Davies.
  • His marriage, at 23 years and 6 months, to Elizabeth Phyllis Cook was registered in the December 1937 Quarter in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire Registration District.

Dorothy Leaf

F, b. 1911
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Dorothy Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 64 year old labourer for the workhouse born Harewood, living with his wife Florence and children Robert William 9, Samuel Arthur 7, Anne 4 and Dorothy 0.

  • Dorothy Leaf was born in 1911 in York, Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Leaf and Florence Amelia Simpson.

Edith Elizabeth Leaf

F, b. December 1887, d. September 1891
  • Edith Elizabeth Leaf's birth was registered in the Scarborough, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1887 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Edith Elizabeth Leaf was living in the household of Zillah Barker in York, Yorkshire. Zillah was shown as the 23 year old head, born Yorkshire, married and living with her two daughters Edith E 3, and Ethel 2 both born Yorkshire.

  • Her death was recorded with the York, Yorkshire, Registration District in the September 1891 Quarter.

Eliza Chapman Leaf

F, b. March 1887
  • Eliza Chapman Leaf's birth was registered in the York, an unknown place Registration District in the March 1887 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.

Eliza Jane Leaf

F, b. December 1887
  • Eliza Jane Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1887 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Eliza Jane Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in Belgrave Street, Clifton, Yorkshire. Robert was a 44 year old bricklayers labourer, born Awyard living with Sarah 44, and children Mary A 10, Sarah E 8, Robert H 6, and Eliza J 4.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Eliza Jane Leaf was living in the household of Mary Ann Leaf and John Thomas Meek in March Street, York, Yorkshire. John was a 24 year old confectioner living with his wife Mary A 20 and sister in law Jane 14. All born York.

Ernest Leaf

M, b. June 1893, d. 1917
  • Ernest Leaf's birth was registered in the Bramley, Yorkshire Registration District in the June 1893 Quarter.
  • He was the son of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.
  • Ernest Leaf died in 1917 in Belgium.

Ethel Leaf

F, b. March 1889
  • Ethel Leaf was born in March 1889 in Selby, Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Ethel Leaf was living in the household of Zillah Barker in York, Yorkshire. Zillah was shown as the 23 year old head, born Yorkshire, married and living with her two daughters Edith E 3, and Ethel 2 both born Yorkshire.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Ethel Leaf was living in the household of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Alfred is shown as a 34 year old hairdresser, born York living with his wife Zillah, 33 born Gristhorpe and children Ethel 12 born Selby; Lillie 8 born York; Ivy 5 born York; and Ida 3 born York.

  • Ethel Leaf appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in New Inn, Claverly, Yorkshire. Ethel was a 24, born Selby, year old general servant for the Marshall family.

Fred Leaf

M, b. 11 September 1894, d. June 1972
  • Fred Leaf was born on 11 September 1894 in York, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Mary Fryers.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Fred Leaf was living in the household of John Leaf and Mary Fryers in March Street, Vincent Place, York. John was a 48 year old bricklayer's labourer born York, living with his wife Mary 38 born Scarborough, and children George 12, Fred 6, John S 1, and Ann E 2. All were born in York.

  • His marriage, at 25 years and 2 months, to Mary E Davies was registered in the December 1919 Quarter in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire Registration District.
  • His death was recorded with the Llanelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, Registration District in the June 1972 Quarter.

Frederick William Leaf

M, b. December 1916
  • Frederick William Leaf's birth was registered in the Llanellly, Carmarthenshire Registration District in the December 1916 Quarter.
  • He was the son of George Leaf and Hannah Davies.

George Leaf

M, b. 1888, d. June 1958
  • George Leaf was born in 1888 in York, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Mary Fryers.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, George Leaf was living in the household of John Leaf and Mary Fryers in March Street. John was a 38 year old bricklayers labourer born York, living with his wife Mary 30, born Yorkshire, and children James 8, Bertha 7 and George 2 all born York.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, George Leaf was living in the household of John Leaf and Mary Fryers in March Street, Vincent Place, York. John was a 48 year old bricklayer's labourer born York, living with his wife Mary 38 born Scarborough, and children George 12, Fred 6, John S 1, and Ann E 2. All were born in York.

  • His marriage, at 21 years, to Hannah Davies was registered in the December 1909 Quarter in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire Registration District.
  • George Leaf and Hannah Davies appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire. George was a 22 year old furnaceman in the copper industry, living with his wife Hannah 21 born Llanstephan, and his wife's parents John and Maria Davies as well as Maria's relatives. They had a son John James aged 0, born Llanelly.

  • His death was recorded with the Llanellly, Carmarthenshire, Registration District in the June 1958 Quarter.

Children of George Leaf and Hannah Davies

Helena Leaf

F, b. June 1894
  • Helena Leaf's birth was registered in the Hirst, North Selby, an unknown place Registration District in the June 1894 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Helena Leaf was living in the household of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell in Vicer Road, Dartfield, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 39 year old general farm labourer, born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 31, born Wales and children Annie 10, born North Selby; Helena born Hirst, North Selby; Mary L 5 born Hirst, North Selby and Thomas W 1 born Eddithorpe, Yorkshire.

  • Her marriage, at 21 years and 9 months, to George R Green was registered in the March 1916 Quarter in Easington, Durham Registration District.

Child of Helena Leaf and George R Green

Ida Leaf

F, b. March 1898, d. December 1977
  • Ida Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1898 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker.
  • Ida Leaf was born on 27 June 1898.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Ida Leaf was living in the household of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Alfred is shown as a 34 year old hairdresser, born York living with his wife Zillah, 33 born Gristhorpe and children Ethel 12 born Selby; Lillie 8 born York; Ivy 5 born York; and Ida 3 born York.

  • Ida Leaf appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Bolton, Lancashire. Ivy, aged 13, born York, was an inmate/scholar in a Church of England Girls Home.

  • Her marriage, at 28 years and 3 months, to Joseph C Gough was registered in the June 1926 Quarter in Manchester, Lancashire Registration District.
  • Her marriage, at 52 years, to George Cliffe was registered in the March 1950 Quarter in Flyde, Lancashire Registration District.
  • Her death was recorded with the Flyde, Lancashire, England, Registration District in the December 1977 Quarter.

Ivy Leaf

F, b. December 1895
  • Ivy Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1895 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Ivy Leaf was living in the household of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Alfred is shown as a 34 year old hairdresser, born York living with his wife Zillah, 33 born Gristhorpe and children Ethel 12 born Selby; Lillie 8 born York; Ivy 5 born York; and Ida 3 born York.

James Leaf

M, b. 1883, d. 1904
  • James Leaf was born in 1883 in York, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Mary Fryers.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, James Leaf was living in the household of John Leaf and Mary Fryers in March Street. John was a 38 year old bricklayers labourer born York, living with his wife Mary 30, born Yorkshire, and children James 8, Bertha 7 and George 2 all born York.

  • James Leaf died in 1904. He was possibly killed in the Boer War.

John Leaf

M, b. 1817
  • John Leaf was born in 1817 in York, Yorkshire.
  • His marriage, at 27 years, to Ann Elizabeth Dixon, daughter of William Dixon and Ann Brown, was registered in the March 1844 Quarter in Tadcaster, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in St Crux, Yorkshire. Ann was a 27 year old born Pickering, living with her husband John, a 34 year old gardener, and their two children Robert 4, born Weighton and Mary A aged 6 born Durham.

  • John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in St Maurice, Yorkshire. John is a 44 year old ag. labouerer born York, living with his wife Ann 37, born Pickering and children John 9, Ann 4 and Joseph 0, all born York.     
  • John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Huntington, Yorkshire. Ann 46, born Pickering was living with her husband John a 54 year old railway gateman and children Alfred 4 and Joseph 10 both born York.

  • John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Huntington, Yorkshire. Ann was a 56 year old born Pickering, living with her husband John 64, born York, a gateman on the railway, and their children John, 28, unemployed, born York; William 26, unemployed born York and Alfred 14, a scholar born York.

  • John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Haxby, Yorkshire. Ann, 69 born Pickering was living with her husband John, 74, born York.

Children of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon

John Leaf

M, b. 1853, d. June 1929
  • John Leaf was born in 1853 in York, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, John Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in St Maurice, Yorkshire. John is a 44 year old ag. labouerer born York, living with his wife Ann 37, born Pickering and children John 9, Ann 4 and Joseph 0, all born York.     
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John Leaf was living in the household of William Hudson and Mary Dixon in Walmgate, York. William and Mary are shown as 52 years old. William is a signalman. Living with them is 18 year old John Leaf, Mary's nephew.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, John Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in Huntington, Yorkshire. Ann was a 56 year old born Pickering, living with her husband John 64, born York, a gateman on the railway, and their children John, 28, unemployed, born York; William 26, unemployed born York and Alfred 14, a scholar born York.

  • At the age of 29 years, John Leaf married Mary Fryers, daughter of William Fryers and Hannah Dixon, in 1882 in York, Yorkshire.
  • John Leaf and Mary Fryers appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in March Street. John was a 38 year old bricklayers labourer born York, living with his wife Mary 30, born Yorkshire, and children James 8, Bertha 7 and George 2 all born York.
  • John Leaf and Mary Fryers appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in March Street, Vincent Place, York. John was a 48 year old bricklayer's labourer born York, living with his wife Mary 38 born Scarborough, and children George 12, Fred 6, John S 1, and Ann E 2. All were born in York.

  • John Leaf died in June 1929 in York, Yorkshire.

Children of John Leaf and Mary Fryers

John James Leaf

M, b. 18 June 1910, d. 1986
  • John James Leaf was born on 18 June 1910 in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire.
  • He was the son of George Leaf and Hannah Davies.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, John James Leaf was living in the household of George Leaf and Hannah Davies in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire. George was a 22 year old furnaceman in the copper industry, living with his wife Hannah 21 born Llanstephan, and his wife's parents John and Maria Davies as well as Maria's relatives. They had a son John James aged 0, born Llanelly.

  • At the age of 23 years and 11 months, John James Leaf married Blowden P Jones in June 1934 in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire.
  • John James Leaf died in 1986 in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire.

John Selby Leaf

M, b. 7 November 1899, d. March 1971
  • John Selby Leaf was born on 7 November 1899 in York, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Mary Fryers.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, John Selby Leaf was living in the household of John Leaf and Mary Fryers in March Street, Vincent Place, York. John was a 48 year old bricklayer's labourer born York, living with his wife Mary 38 born Scarborough, and children George 12, Fred 6, John S 1, and Ann E 2. All were born in York.

  • His marriage, at 28 years, to Alice Maud Stabler was registered in the December 1927 Quarter Registration District.
  • His death was recorded with the York, Yorkshire, Registration District in the March 1971 Quarter.

John William Leaf

M, b. 20 September 1875
  • John William Leaf was born on 20 September 1875 in Monk Bar Chapel, York, Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • John William Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1875 Quarter.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, John William Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 34 year old carter born Leeds, living with his 34 year old wife Sarah born York, and children Minnie 5, John William 5, and Mary Ann 0, all born York.

  • John William Leaf appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Wellborne, Yorkshire. John, aged 15, born Haxby, was an inmate of a reformatory.
  • At the age of 24 years, 10 months and 20 days, John William Leaf married Cissie Maria Ann Nicholson on 9 August 1900 in York, Yorkshire.
  • John William Leaf and Cissie Maria Ann Nicholson appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in York, Yorkshire. John was a 25 year old bricklayers labourer born Haxby living with his wife Cissie 24 born York, and daughter M Leaf born York.

Child of John William Leaf and Cissie Maria Ann Nicholson

Joseph Leaf

M, b. December 1860, d. December 1932
  • Joseph Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1860 Quarter.
  • He was the son of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Joseph Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in St Maurice, Yorkshire. John is a 44 year old ag. labouerer born York, living with his wife Ann 37, born Pickering and children John 9, Ann 4 and Joseph 0, all born York.     
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Joseph Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in Huntington, Yorkshire. Ann 46, born Pickering was living with her husband John a 54 year old railway gateman and children Alfred 4 and Joseph 10 both born York.

  • His marriage, at 29 years and 3 months, to Alice Mary Russell was registered in the March 1890 Quarter in Selby, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hirst, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 29 year old farm labourer born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 25, born Hertford, Hertfordshire and daughter Annie E, 0, born Yorkshire.
  • Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Vicer Road, Dartfield, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 39 year old general farm labourer, born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 31, born Wales and children Annie 10, born North Selby; Helena born Hirst, North Selby; Mary L 5 born Hirst, North Selby and Thomas W 1 born Eddithorpe, Yorkshire.

  • Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Thornhill Dewsbury. Joseph is shown as a 51 year old labourer in a colliery, born York, living with his wife Alice Mary, 41 born Axebury, Somersetshire and children Mary Lavinia 15, born Hirst; Annie Elizabeth Milne 20 born Hirst; Francis Milner 3, born Thornhill;John Milner 0, bornThornhill; Thomas Russell 68, born Nottington, Dorset, widowed father in law.

  • His death was recorded with the Dewsbury, Yorkshire, Registration District in the December 1932 Quarter.

Children of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell

Joseph Leaf

M, b. 1884, d. December 1961
  • Joseph Leaf was born in 1884 in Yorkshire.
  • He was the son of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Joseph Leaf was living in the household of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman in York, Yorkshire. William was a 36 year old bricklayers labourer, born York, living with is wife Betsy, 27 born Yorkshire, and their son Joseph aged 7 born Yorkshire. Betsy's father Robert Chapman was living with them.

  • His marriage, at 22 years, to Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp was registered in the June 1906 Quarter in Barnsley, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. Joseph 27, was a dyers labourer, born York, living with is wife Mary 24 born Barnsley and son Thomas William 4, born Bramley.

  • His death was recorded with the Leeds, Yorkshire, Registration District in the December 1961 Quarter.

Children of Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp

Joseph Leaf

M, b. December 1918
  • Joseph Leaf's birth was registered in the Barnsley, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1918 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Joseph Leaf and Mary Elizabeth Gorthorp.

Lillie Leaf

F, b. December 1892, d. 1977
  • Lillie Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the December 1892 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Lillie Leaf was living in the household of Alfred Dixon Leaf and Zillah Barker in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Alfred is shown as a 34 year old hairdresser, born York living with his wife Zillah, 33 born Gristhorpe and children Ethel 12 born Selby; Lillie 8 born York; Ivy 5 born York; and Ida 3 born York.

  • Lillie Leaf appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Hudderfield. Lillian, 20, was a boarder with the Clayton family. She was a box tenter in the woolen industry.

  • Lillie Leaf died in 1977 in Noble Park, Victoria.

Mary Ann Leaf

F, b. 1845, d. June 1918
  • Mary Ann Leaf was born in 1845 in White Sea, Durham, Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Ann Leaf was living in the household of Ann Elizabeth Dixon and John Leaf in St Crux, Yorkshire. Ann was a 27 year old born Pickering, living with her husband John, a 34 year old gardener, and their two children Robert 4, born Weighton and Mary A aged 6 born Durham.

  • At the age of 31 years, Mary Ann Leaf married George Iles in June 1876 in York, Yorkshire.
  • Mary Ann Leaf appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Mary 36 born Whitlee, was living with her husband George 35 born Nayburn.
  • She and George Iles appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Nidd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. George was a 45 year old railway signalman, living with his wife Mary and children Margaret 9 and William 4.
  • Mary Ann Leaf and George Iles appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Nidd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire. George 55 born Naburn, a signalman, was living with his wife Mary born White Sea, 45 and daughter Margaret 19 born Nidd, a teacher.

  • Mary Ann Leaf and George Iles appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Low Harrogate, Yorkshire. George was a 65 year old retired signalman born Naburn, living with his wife Mary Ann 66 born White Sea and children Margaret, 29 a teacher born Knaresborough, and son William 25 a taxi cab driver born Nidd.

  • Her death was recorded with the Knaresborough, Yorkshire, Registration District in the June 1918 Quarter.

Children of Mary Ann Leaf and George Iles

Mary Ann Leaf

F, b. March 1880, d. June 1972
  • Mary Ann Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1880 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Ann Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 34 year old carter born Leeds, living with his 34 year old wife Sarah born York, and children Minnie 5, John William 5, and Mary Ann 0, all born York.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Mary Ann Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in Belgrave Street, Clifton, Yorkshire. Robert was a 44 year old bricklayers labourer, born Awyard living with Sarah 44, and children Mary A 10, Sarah E 8, Robert H 6, and Eliza J 4.

  • Her marriage, at 20 years and 9 months, to John Thomas Meek was registered in the December 1900 Quarter in York, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Mary Ann Leaf and John Thomas Meek appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in March Street, York, Yorkshire. John was a 24 year old confectioner living with his wife Mary A 20 and sister in law Jane 14. All born York.

  • Mary Ann Leaf and John Thomas Meek appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in York, Yorkshire. John was a 35 year old confectioner, living with his wife Mary Ann and daughters Lillian 9 and Winifred 4. All were born in York.

  • Mary Ann Leaf died in June 1972 in York, Yorkshire, at age 92.

Children of Mary Ann Leaf and John Thomas Meek

Mary Lavinia Leaf

F, b. 13 March 1896, d. 1986
  • Mary Lavinia Leaf was born on 13 March 1896.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell.
  • Mary Lavinia Leaf's birth was registered in the Selby, Yorkshire Registration District in the June 1896 Quarter.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Mary Lavinia Leaf was living in the household of Joseph Leaf and Alice Mary Russell in Vicer Road, Dartfield, Yorkshire. Joseph was a 39 year old general farm labourer, born Yorkshire, living with his wife Alice M 31, born Wales and children Annie 10, born North Selby; Helena born Hirst, North Selby; Mary L 5 born Hirst, North Selby and Thomas W 1 born Eddithorpe, Yorkshire.

  • Mary Lavinia Leaf died in 1986 in Wakefield, Yorkshire.

Maud Leaf

F, b. March 1901
  • Maud Leaf's birth was registered in the York, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1901 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of John William Leaf and Cissie Maria Ann Nicholson.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Maud Leaf was living in the household of John William Leaf and Cissie Maria Ann Nicholson in York, Yorkshire. John was a 25 year old bricklayers labourer born Haxby living with his wife Cissie 24 born York, and daughter M Leaf born York.

Minnie Leaf

F, b. 17 June 1872
  • Minnie Leaf was born on 17 June 1872 in Huntington, York, Yorkshire.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Minnie Leaf was living in the household of Robert Leaf and Sarah Blakey in York, Yorkshire. Robert was a 34 year old carter born Leeds, living with his 34 year old wife Sarah born York, and children Minnie 5, John William 5, and Mary Ann 0, all born York.

  • Her marriage, at 17 years and 11 months, to Mark Bell was registered in the June 1890 Quarter in York, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Ironstone Place, Leeds. Mark was a 39 year old corporation labourer, born Leeds, living with his wife Minnie 32, born Leeds, and their children Eliza P 10 born Birkenhead, Cheshire; James William 8 born Leeds ;Mark 7; Richard 3;and Eva Louisa aged 0. All born Leeds. Also living with them was Robert Leaf a 15 year old, born Leeds, working as a soap wrapper.

  • Minnie Leaf appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Leeds, Yorkshire. Minnie was a 38 year old seam presser born Haxby Yorkshire, a widow living with her children Richard 13, an errand boy; Eva 10; Frank 8; Elizabeth 6; and James 3. All the children were born in Leeds.

Children of Minnie Leaf and Mark Bell

Nora Leaf

F, b. March 1898
  • Nora Leaf's birth was registered in the Bramley, Yorkshire Registration District in the March 1898 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.

Olive Petoria Leaf

F, b. September 1900
  • Olive Petoria Leaf's birth was registered in the Bramley, Yorkshire Registration District in the September 1900 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of William Leaf and Betsy Chapman.