Looking for Information on LEASK
Hello,
I'm looking for any information on my G-G-Grandfather John LEASK (born Apr. 14, 1829, Banffshire, Scottland). Married Marion Clark Henry (born Nov. 22, 1833, Greenock, Scottland) Oct. 22, 1858, East Whitby, Ontario, Canada. LEASK died Mar. 12, 1917, Greenbank, Ontario, Canada.
John LEASK was one of nine children:
James LEASK William LEASK Peter LEASK Ellen BEATON Minnie (Marion) VINCENT Margaret GRAHAM Mary BLAIR Jean DOBSON
My grandfather tried researching this family many years ago. I have letters of his dated 1970, in which he corresponded with "Madam Leask of Leask, Baroness of Leask." Apparently, she was recognized by Lord Lyon, King of Arms in Scotland, as "Chief of the Leasks."
The letters offer more information, but I won't reprint it all here. I also have letters telling about a LEASK family reunion held annually in Ontario, but these letters are decades old as well.
Anyway, I also have letters mentioning Leaksdale Farms, approximately 400 acres located in the 12th concession of Reach Township at Greenbank. Does anyone have information about LEASK?
Thanks!
Patrick Vincent
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Re: Looking for Information on LEASK
Hi, I'm not a Leask, but I do know where many of them are buried and it is near Greenbank. It's a lovely old cemetary, but perhaps you already have this information?
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I have this Leask family marrying into the Stone (s) family of Greenbank...
1. JAMES1 LEASK was born 02 Sep 1860 in Ontario, and died Aft. 1901. He married HANNAH ANNE PERKINS, daughter of WILLIAM PERKINS and ANN. She was born 22 Apr 1860 in Ontario, and died Aft. 1901. Children of JAMES LEASK and HANNAH PERKINS are: 2. i. SYLVIA J.2 LEASK, b. 10 Mar 1886, Ontario. ii. WILLIAM A. LEASK, b. 18 Apr 1884, Ontario. iii. EDGAR JAMES LEASK, b. 23 Apr 1888, Ontario. iv. GEORGE L. LEASK, b. 11 Sep 1892, Ontario. 3. v. EVA ISABELLA LEASK, b. 25 Mar 1896, Ontario; d. 15 Jun 1992, Port Perry, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
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I have a William Leask b. abt 1851 marrying Euphema Shand on Sept 12, 1877 in East Whitby Township, Ont, William's parents were William & Isabelle Leask. They are probably the same family you are looking for. Drop us a note if you require more info. Best regards Wayne
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I have a William Perkins b: 1837/8 married to Artimus Graham b: 1843 children Mary b: 1861, Eugenie 1964, John 1866, Elizabeth b: 1868, Walter S. 61/2 months according to the 1871 census. Would this be part of the family you are looking for?
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Hi Patrick,
I just noticed this post that had two names I was researching. Although it is not a direct line I've been searching to find a marriage record for my gggf. You list Margaret GRAHAM Mary BLAIR where do these two names fit in? As I have a Margaret GRAHAM who marries my gggf in SF after her husband dies around 1880. They have lots of children one was Mary Graham who marries a BLAIR. I do know they were living in SF, CA up to 1885+/-. I've always wanted to find out were my gggf gets married. Funny there is a story about Lord/Lady's but it was more connected to his first wife. Hummmm Let me know how these two ladies fit into your family as it might not have any connection!
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Patrick; I am familiar with the farm and the family. Did you get the details you were looking for?
Bill Gray
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