Does anyone have any information regarding Elizabeth Leacock's family in Ireland. She was born around 1822-23 and married a William Yorke (York) of Magherafelt.

Hugh and Sarah Leacock from Ireland had two other daughters who did not come to the USA when their parents immigrated. Their names were Elizabeth b. 1822 Motalee, Derry, N. Ireland (m. William York b. 1820 Magherafelt, Derry, N. Ireland and
Sarah Jane b. 1823 Motalee, Derry, N. Ireland. (m. James Conlon of Ireland).

Elizabeth Leacock and William York came to America a few years after her parents. He was a shoemaker, and they were in Crawford County PA for a year or two, and then he and she went to the Sharon area.

Thanks for responding but that is information I gave Shirley unless you have information from a different source. If so, please email me at lwbldb@charter.net. I found that information last year when I went to Ireland and I've been in touch with Shirley now for about a year. I've been researching the York family for about 10 years. Any new information helps.

Hi this thread is old but i just happend to come across this...my grandparents are from Magherafelt and are called Leacock. I could get more info if you are interested....thanks

Hi thanks for responding to my post. Since that time, I did have the opportunity to visit Magherafelt and I was able to locate Elizabeth's parents. I have also been working on deeds and have found that all the Leacocks in that area descend from a Thomas Leacock who received land with a man named Ewing in the early 1700s. I would be happy to share information. Elizabeth's parents were Hugh and Sarah Jane Leacock who immigrated to the US in the early 1840s. Who are your grandparents? Are they in the US or Ireland? Happy to meet you. Linda

Hi Linda...just happend to type in Leacock in amazons website and it turned out that there was a book about the Leacock's. I didn't realise that there were so many. Im not so good with all the details but my grandparents are still alive and are well in their 90s. My grandad Thomas(Harry) Leacock is his name and I know that when he was a young chap some of his brothers went to New Zealand and some went to America. I don't know if he saw them again but he is the last one left of all his brothers and sisters. I remember somebody saying that they named a street Leacock in USA after one of his brothers...maybe florida but not certain. I really don't think they would know about anything that early on as you talk about 17-1800s. They are still living In Magherafelt, N.Ireland.Its just very interesting for me to know about the past.
Thanks Linda and pleased to know you. Anthony

Hi Anthony - I was wondering if your grandparents ever said where the Leacocks were from prior to being in Ireland. Either Scotland or England? If you could find out that would be great. Thanks. Linda PS if you want more information regarding the early Leacocks, email me directly at lwbldb@charter.net. Also, part of my Leacocks went to Northwestern Pennsylvania. His brother stayed in No. Ireland.

My great grandfather, Hugh Leacock and his wife, Sarah Jane, came to America from Desertmartin in the mid 1840's and they settled in Erie County, Pa. I have been in touch with the lady who you contacted and would like to be in the loop, too. I am sure there is a connection between all the Leacocks in that area, and I am very interested in trading information with you. I have not been able to find much information before the birth of my Hugh Leacock, but would love to correspond with anyone who has Leacock roots in the Derry area. I would really like to find his siblings, and be able to trace these lines. Genealogy has been my hobby for over 35 years, and I would love to hear what your family in Ireland can remember or know about their family.