I'm looking for any information on leadbetters and Lidbetters in the Sussex/ Kent area. I have managed to trace back as far as c. 1811:
1851 census - Staplehurst:
Richard (b. 1811 in Hastings) & Sophie Lidbetter and their children -
Emma
Mary
Richard
James George Algernon (my G, G, G Grandfather b. 1842)
James married a lady called Julia and they lived in Hastings (at 8 Priory Street/ Road) with their children (as recorded in the 1881 census):
William
George Algernon (my G, G Grandfather)
Louisa
Richard
Albert
none of whom (with the exception of Albert) appear in the 1901 census, however, I do know that George commited suicide in 1906. I would be very grateful if anyone could throw some light on Richard Lidbetters parentage,
Thank you,
Lorna