Leven Village Online - Family Search Forum

Dear Mr Davies,   I have had a look on our Rectors board at Leven church and can confirm that George Sampson was a Rector at Leven from the dates you specified (approx 14 years) in that time he performed more than 63 baptisms and 29 weddings as well as numerous funerals from our records. Unfortunately I have been unable to find any more information about anything else you specifies. If I can be of any further assistance to you then please do not hesitate to let me know. (posted 28 Sept 07)

I am researching my family tree and so far have reached around the year 1790.  I have discovered that the daughter of George Sampson married my Great x4 Grandfather. I am interested if anyone has any information on George Sampson. He was born on 18th March 1780, at Beverley, went to school at Rugby and Beverley, migrated to St.Johns Oct 22 1801. Migrated to St. Catherines as a Fell.- Comm, May 14 1806 gained a B.A. and became the Rector of Leven (on his own petition in 1815 until his death in 1839, he was also the J.P. ( Justice of Peace ) for the E Riding of Yorks.   His wife was named Anna, and he had a daughter ( although there may have been other children ) called Ellen. It was Ellen who married my Great x4  Grandfather. They married in 1839 at St. Chads Church Shrewsbury, odd that a Welshman would marry a Yorkshire Lass given the lack of communications and transport at that time, this is what I am finding so interesting, how did they meet, what or how they kept the courting going etc. and they married the year her father died. Please feel free to Email me with any relevant information. malcolmdavies696@btinternet.com   (posted 21 Aug 07)

Hi, I am looking for information regarding Michael Fairbairn went to Leven School and lived in Leven from 1928 to 1941 Can anyone help?? paul.buckley3@btinternet.com   (posted 19 Aug 07)

I am researching the name "Clegg".  William Clegg, who is my great-great etc. Grand Father, amongst others, was born in Leven at the beginning of the 19^th Century.  He later moved to Ottringham where he ran the White Horse Inn and his daughter the Railway Inn.  I would love to find out more about the history of the Cleggs and East Riding.  If anyone's research has led them along the same lines I would love to hear their stories - Thanks very much Paul paul.martin@gfk.com  (posted 30 Apr 07)

GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU. ALL I KNOW ABOUT JOHN RUNTON IS HE WAS BORN IN BEEFORD, CHRISTENED IN 1708 , MARRIED ON 15th MAY 1729 IN LEVEN TO ELIZABETH NAILOR AND DIED ON 16th MAY 1773 IN ALDBOROUGH. I DON'T KNOW VERY MUCH ABOUT ELIZABETH.  JOHN'S SON JAMES WOULD APPEAR TO BE THE DIVIDING LINE OF OUR FAMILIES. I AM DESCENDED FROM JAMES RUNTON AND ELIZABETH ROBINSON WHO WERE MARRIED ON THE 23rd OCTOBER 1769 IN ALDBOROUGH. I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED IN ANY INFORMATION ON JOHN'S PARENTS AS I CANNOT GO ANY FURTHER BACK. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH HULL LOCAL STUDIES AND THEY HAVE THE PARISH REGISTER FOR ALDBOROUGH FROM 1538-1611. AFTER THAT THEY ARE HELD BY EAST RIDING ARCHIVES AT COUNTY HALL BEVERLEY. IT SEEMS SOME OF THE FAMILY MOVED HERE TO LEEDS IN THE LATE 1800s. I HAVE A COUSIN IN SCARBOROUGH WHO IS LOOKING INTO OUR FAMILY HISTORY SO I WILL LET HER KNOW ABOUT YOU. NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU, WILL KEEP IN TOUCH GOOD HUNTING (posted 08 March 06)

Pauline, your info posted Jan 06 is still of interest to me. I had info from America that John Day Leven village poet (1794-1828) wrote of Cresser in 1815 whilst he was working in Sigglethorne.

I understand a poem is quoted in 'Descendants of Christopher Hebb of Yorkshire, England 1724-1986' booklet by Raymond M.Hebb published in USA, entitled 'A Catastrophe at pulling down Rev Wm Bentinck's Pigeon Court'. Is this the one you have? Whatever, any poems referring to the Hebb's will be of interest to me. Looking forward to being in contact.

My name is Gary Hebb and I am from the Sheffield/Worksop family of Hebbs that are descendants of Cresser Hebb of Leven. I know that my great grandad was born near Scarborough and moved  to Sheffield in the early 1900's, Consequently we were contacted about ten years ago by a solicitor in Hull called Charles Hebb acting on behalf of a "Hebb" in America and he confirmed the link between our family and Cressor Hebb (who apparently had eight sons)

It has always been a legend in our family that a relative (great Grandads brother?) was on the Titanic. Recent research using the internet has proved this to be true, he survived the sinking and made a new life in Canada. He was a crew member, a "Trimmer:" whatever that was, and I believe his name was Albert Hebb (posted 24 January 06)

I have just seen a message on the list from a V.Field dated Feb.05, regarding a poem by John Day of Sigglesthorne. John Day was my 4 x Great Grandfather, and I have a copy of the poem, mentioning Cresser Hebb, Bricklayer. I would imagine the poster has found this info after all this time, but if not please get in touch. (posted 23 January 06)

I have avidly been trying to build my family tree.  The Matilda Simpson featured in your website I believe to be my 3 x Great Grandmother and therefore would be very interested in contacting Mrs B Ramsden who I believed submitted this story.  Would you kindly pass my details on to her and ask her to contact me. I would be very grateful indeed for any assistance with this - my Matilda Simpson (the grandaughter mentioned in your article)  has haunted me for some time now and I would love to know if Mrs Ramsden has any more information. (posted 20 January 06)

I am researching my fathers ancestors who under the name of Atkin lived in West Street for many years. George Atkin who was born in 1801 lived there as did his son David and his wife Eliza who was born in 1844 and died in her 90's. Any information on the family will be gratefully received. (posted 11 November 05)

I am interested in any information anyone has regarding my father's family. He (William North) was born, I believe, in Leven on 19/01/1914.  As far as I know his family lived in or around Leven and I remember being taken to a small graveyard outside of the village where some family members were buried.  The graveyard was not close to a church so it could be the one I have read about on your site (St Faiths). Any information would be appreciated. (posted 13 September 05)

THE ONLY RUNTON I HAVE FOUND UP TO NOW WHO HAD ANY CONNECTION WITH LEVEN WAS A JOHN WHO WAS CHRISTENED IN 1708 IN ALDBROUGH AND WHO MARRIED AN ELIZABETH NAILOR ON THE 15th MAY 1729 IN LEVEN. DONT KNOW WHEN SHE WAS BORN BUT THEY BOTH DIED IN ALDBROUGH JOHN IN 1773 AND ELIZABETH 1793 OR 1795.CANT FIND WHO JOHNS PARENTS WERE SO I CANT GET ANY FURTHER BACK. (posted 6 September 05)

Hi - Saw that you posted a request about the Runtons you may possibly be related to from Leven. My 3 times great granddad married into the family in 1845 (James Wylie). He married Hannah Runton in Warne in the parish of Mearne.  Looks like she may have been with child as James Runton Wylie was born not very long afterward, which may explain their marriage in a different parish.   I found some documents and a mention of Hannahs fathers will on the Beverley Archive Website.

George Runton and Mary  were Hannahs parents. A Margaret Runton who was married to Fances Sellers. Ann and Elizabeth and Catherine Runton 2 sons James and George Runton.

Father George died on the 23^rd of February 1860.

It seems that mother Margaret died on the 7^th September 1900.  Its not probably what you are looking for and if you have the info already then I am truly sorry for getting your hopes up.  As you can see from my posting I would dearly love to know a little about the Runtons as they are a small bit of the history I am trying to piece together about the Wylies.  (posted 6 August 05)

1881 census - Kate CLARKSON Servant U Female, 20, Leven, York, England - Domestic Servant - Dwelling Rectory Farm - Census Place Goodmanham, York, England 

CATHERINE CLARKSON Female Event(s): Birth: Christening: 03 FEB 1861 Leven, Yorkshire, England Parents: Father: JOHN CLARKSON - Mother: MARGARET  

Yorkshire Birth indexes for the years 1861 - Surname Forename(s) Sub-District Registers At Reference CLARKSON Catherine Leeds North Leeds NORT/68/95

I know nothing about her parents john and Margaret. they would be my 3x gt grandparents.  I actually still have Catherine's dining table it was given to my gt grandparents as a wedding gift and passed down to me through my grandmother. It is still used today.  Would love to find out about Catherine's parents so any information would be useful. have picture of Catherine. Loads of information on Catherine after she married George Greenlow willing to pass on pictures and info. (posted 5 August 05)

Hi,  As an addition to the Wylie family!  I have found out that my Great Great Great Grandfather married a Hannah Runton in 1845 in Mearne in the Parish of Warne.  The Runtons were a farming family by the looks of things around Leven and or Aike and my family returned to Leven where James and Hannah had their family, a rather large family. Does anyone know anything about the Runtons history? Would be great to put meat on bones!! (posted 4 August 05)

I am researching the family history which seems to be around the Aldborough area. I have discovered that the Leven area is involved in the history and wondered if anyone could have any information to the Runton name. If anyone can help I would be most obliged (posted 4 August 05)

Hi - I have been researching my family for some time now and perhaps have a possible relative living in Leven. On looking up numbers in the phone directory I found a J C R Wood, Hornsea Road, Leven. If this is the John I am looking for he would have been born in Hull June 1956.

Will look forward to your reply if you can help, thanks for taking the time to read this (posted 1 August 05)

I am trying to find Victor Hildyard who possibly lived in Leven in Barley Gate although I am not sure. I am researching my family tree and I am trying to find a picture of my Great Aunt. I have nearly finished my tree and this is the last part of the puzzle. Victor may be the only one who can help. If there are any other Hildyard family members who have any info I would be very pleased. (posted 27 July 05)

My G G Grandmother was Elizabeth Garton, daughter of John Garton and Ann Witter. Born 1835 in Atwick, she married into the Maxwell family of Leven, as did her sister Rebecca.    I am interested in making contact with any other descendants.   My e-mail address is fotofil@onetel.com  (posted 23 June 05)

Hi June thank you for replying to Geraldine Ewen and myself. Will be in touch  (posted 8 June 05)

Hello, I am the gt. gt. grandaughter of John and Susannah. My Gt. Grandfather was Alfred Henry 1869 - 1936. He married Dora Metcalf in 1894. Their son Henry Ronald was my grandfather. Any info you have would be gratefully accepted and if I can help you in return I would be happy to. My e-mail address is grannyamble10513@aol.com  (posted 18 May 05)
 

Hi, In answer to your question, George Hebb and Mary Ann Derbyshire married 1844.
George's father was Cressor Hebb born 1780 died 1869 (illegitimate) he married Eleanor Grainger 1810. Cressors mother was Ann Hebb 1758 - 1785. Her father was Christopher Hebb 1724 - 1798. He married Ann Maxfield. I do have a lot of info on the Hebb family. But it is too much to put in an e-mail. Hope this helps a bit. (posted 18 May 05)

I'm interested in hearing from any Fishers who may be related to James and John Fisher (brothers), stonemasons from Leven who left around 1815 for Tasmania and whose descendants  ended up settling in the western district of  Coonamble, NSW, Australia by mid-century.   Thanks and regards, Jim Fisher. Contact me at: jhfaust@hotmail.com 

I am an historian of the NZ Anglican church, and have been researching all the Anglican priests who served here. Edwin Watts was the rector of Leven for a long time - I wonder whether you have information that can confirm my entry on his years there and maybe give me any more information about him - memorials for instance, and the exact dates when he came and went. Or anything about his wife.
Ill insert my Biographical Directory entry on him here so that you can see what I have found so far. You will see that it is a fairly muddled life. Much moving around - too much money? scandal? Restless? Looking for something? Anyway, if he was in fact all those years at Leven, maybe he found what he wanted there.
Who knows, but the search for these character is always interesting, and the research provides an unique database for NZ historians The online edition will be updated later this year. (the Biological directory and the site URL is available  by email request to family@leven-village.co.uk) 
 

June, your message posted 17 Dec.2004 is of interest to me, John and Susannah Witty were my Gt. Grandparents. Where do you fit in the family tree? I descend from their son George Edward b.1870, have more family information. 

Hi! My name is Robert Kennedy. My grandmother was Judith Ellen Hebb of the Hebb's in Winnipeg. Her parents were Edward Hebb and Amey Hunt. Edward father was Thomas Richard Hebb. Judith Ellen Hebb married William Henry Smith. 

My family line also goes back to Captain Hugh Crow from Isle of Man. Captain Crow was a Manxman who was know as the Viking of Man. If you like a Gedcom I send it. The ged file has 4000 name mostly on my wife's side. On my wife side it dates back to Adam & Eve. She is a direct descendant of Sir Walter Blount who married Lady Sancha De Ayala. Sir Walter is related to Anne Marbury dau. of Rev. William Marbury. Anne married William Hutchingson. I forgot to include the Geo Hebbs I have in Family tree. 

1. Geo Hebb              b.1845 

2.Clarence Geo Hebb b. 1901 

3. Alfred Geo Hebb     b. 2 Sep 1864

Thank you; robertg5@shaw.ca

My granddad was born in Hull in 1920. His name Maurice J Hebb. This is all I know but waiting for return of birth cert so hopefully find out more. If the name rings a bell please get in touch, trying to find out all I can about this side of family. Many thanks Dawn. Feel free to e-mail crazyd@hull24.com  

My G G Grandmother was called Elizabeth Maxwell, she was born in Leven in 1881 her father was called John Maxwell and her mother was  Mary (Woodward ?) She married my G G Grandfather who was Hoalgate Hill who lived in Attic and was born in Wintringham in Yorkshire - any contacts to hill17@hill17.karoo.co.uk   

V Field

This is a message in answer to June's posted message (unfortunately date posted is not recorded on Leven Site) If you are still looking:- I have been tracing this line of the family for a few months, being their Gr.Gr.Grand-daughter from son George E.(1870). John(1846-1910) married Susannah Witty (1846) in 1867 in Beverley District. They were both born in Leven, Yorks, U.K. as were their children.1881 British Census (on Internet www.familysearch.org) shows they had 8 children by then & I believe they had 3 more by 1888. I'm wondering which child you descend from (I have seen an enquiry from a June for Alfred H(1869) married to Dora(1873) he was my Grandfathers brother. I live in Hertfordshire, U.K. I have more info on this large family perhaps we can help each other. from Vida Field(1932!) - (posted 22 Feb 05)

V Field

Does anyone in your village know of The Reference Poem, by John Day village poet (1794-1828)? He refers to an ancestor of mine, a bricklayer working in Sigglesthorne on April 28, 1815  Look forward to hearing from someone! V.Field (posted 20 Feb 05)

Can someone give me information on John (1846-1910) ancestors, he was my father's grandfather? His father being George (b.1870). Am I on the right track thinking George (b.1811) married to Mary A. are John's parents and Creaser and Eleanor parents to George (b.1811)? I hope so! I am interested in tracing further back to John of Hebb Mill 1775.  Thank you for you interest in Leven history for the descendents, look forward to learning more, from V.Field (nee Hebb) (posted 17 Feb 05)

I have information regarding George Hebb b. 27 March 1811 in Leven, Yorkshire who married Mary <Unknown> born about 1820.  I have a George Jr. Hebb listed.  George (senior) is the son of Creaser Hebb and Eleanor Granger.  I am descended from their son Edward Hebb b. 1820 who married Betsy Lamplough.  Hebb family members may contact me at wdh14dch@adelphia.net Darcy Hoisington USA (posted 11 Feb 05)

I am looking for my husbands family descendents,  him nor his mother know very little Ricky Wallace (my husband), Charlene Everhart (mother), Marvin Wallace  (father) Minco Oklahoma, Audrey Lee Gray/Grey (grandfather), Stella Marie Spence (grandmother) - If you know anything I would appreciate it very much wannabeteen@aol.com  (posted 22 Jan 05)

My mother is the Gt Grd Daughter of John Hebb 1845- 1910.  We have only traced back to his parents George Hebb 1811-1889 and Mary A 1820-1892.  Can anyone tell me anymore? (posted 19 Jan 05)

Hi, I'm researching Maxwells in Leven. My great grandfather Robert M Maxwell was in Leven in 1881, working as a ground seedsman, he was married to Mary Calvert and they had 10 children in Leven between 1882 and 1900, they then moved to Beverley.  

One of those children, my grandfather, Kenneth Percy Maxwell ran a corn and seed business from the warehouse by the canal, I remember visiting often as a child but know it is now a private residence.

Is there anyone who is connected to this family or knows anything about them? 

Judith in Ontario (posted 19 Jan 05)

Hi, I am researching the WHITING family and so far have got back to Richard WHITING who married Elizabeth SMITH 7 July 1813 in Leven. Descendents of Richard eventually moved to Stockton on Tees, then to Halifax and finally to Mirfield (between Huddersfield and Dewsbury) where they now live.

I note that Richard Grey posted a message that he was researching WHITING also and if he, or anyone else for that matter would like to contact me maybe we could share information. (posted 7 Jan 05)

 stillsearching@nsworld.com 

My Gt. Gt. Grandfather was John Hebb, of Hebb Mill, I would be grateful for any info on him ir his family. His wife was Susannah Witty. (posted 17 Dec 04)

Please could anyone confirm whether there is a registration at Holy Trinity Church, Leven, of the marriage of Arthur Edward Elgey and Gertrude Withers (possibly Withers-Columbine/Colombine) around 1907 give or take a couple of years.  We are keen to trace this record for our great aunt who would really like a copy of her parents' wedding certificate and we are keen to locate this record, so that we can obtain the certificate for her for Christmas.  Unfortunately we do not live anywhere near Yorkshire, so we would be grateful for any help. (posted 25 Nov 04)

Hi my interests are Northgraves Gray/Grey Smith some of my family seem to have originated from the general area of Leven : please contact rosie@mayhead.org.uk 

Hi Richard, I am Alan Smith, my family originated from Leven and I have two links to Grey's (Gray) I will send any info if you are interested - Alan 

Hi my name is Janet Yates and I am looking for any information on George Watson born between 1850 and 1852.The 1881 Census gives his palce of birth as Leven, Yorkshire.He became a master tailor, living eventually in Scarborough. I know from his marriage certificate that his father was Robert Watson also a tailor. I would be grateful for any help. 

I am trying to find information on the Hobson family.  According to the 1901 census they were living in West Street.  Robert Hobson (37), Elizabeth Hobson (27) and their son Robert (8 months).  I think baby Robert was my great grandfather.  I think he may have been orphaned at a young age.  If anyone has any information I would be very grateful.

hi, we are trying to find out any information about the early headmasters of Leven C of E and their families or the Elgeys in the 1800s. 

After further research we have found that Gertrude Elgey (nee Withers) was also married at Holy Trinity Chruch to Arthur Elgey approximately 1905 and that Arthur's father, Frederick Elgey married the schoolmaster's daughter from Leven school.  The schoolmaster's surname was Dunn or similar spelling. We think they must have married around 1870.  We do not have a first name for either the schoolmaster or his daughter. Any further comments/information would be greatly appreciated 

My aunt was born at Heigholme Hall in 1916, whilst my grandparents were in service there. Can anyone tell me who they would be working for? Which school would their other children attend? 

Does anyone know where I can find these details out. I would be grateful for any help. Many thanks.

Dear Deborah, I dont know much about my family history, but i am a Wylie. one thing that i do know is that the name James is most common throughout my family. my dad is called James along with my bother, my grandad is named James along with my great grandfather, thats about it! not much help to you i suppose. Most of my family live in and around lancashire and have done for many years, although I am not too sure where my grandads family originate from as he has sisters and brothers outside of Lancashire. i hope this doesn't confuse you. If you would like to get in touch my e-mail is; choffers@lycos.co.uk or sallywylie@amserve.com Many thanks, Sally

Thank you David, Any information you can give me about Little Garth would be much appreciated. 

Hi Howard; I'm David Smith I was born in the village in 1946 at a place called Little Garth on the Hornsea road.  I knew a Taylor family who were farming in the village near to Little Garth, I don't know the year they came to the farm but they were there when my parents left in 1953/54.

There was Ted as most called him .  Ann was his eldest daughter and Audrey was either the name of his wife or his younger daughter I can't remember (well I was only little).  I'm not sure this is the same Taylor family you are looking for but hope it will be of some use, I'll keep thinking  -  David  

Hi Andrew,  read your message on the family search and as I replied to Howard I was born at Little Garth Hornsea Road Leven in 1946 and remained there with my parents Herbert & Vera Smith up to 1953/54 I now live in Lincolnshire . I wondered if the enlistment papers for your Grandfather has had the G misread for an S. If you wish to know more details about  Little Garth as it was then I'll keep an eye on the web page for your enquiry.  Hope this will help. - David

Hello; my name is Ian McGovern.  I am trying to locate my 2 cousins both born in Leven in the early 1940's. I am of the Leven McGoverns, John, Mary, Jerry, Joe, Christy and James.  They were all born on 4th. Street,  Their parents were John and Mary McGovern.  My Mothers side of the family were the McDill's of Woodside and later of Leven. Any one knowing any thing about the Denholm's or McDill. I am the only son of my generation, My uncle James McGovern of Leven has 6 girls Mary, Christine, Isobel, Anne, Barbra Ellen and Kate. Kate is still living in Leven with her Mother 

I am looking for information on Mary Jane Walker, born Leven around 1842. She married a John Pygall - a Norfolk man possibly also living or working in Leven around that time. They had a son George Pygall, born Leven in about 1868. Any information on any of these (or ideas how I might progress my research!) would be gratefully received.   Les Hall

Hello - Does anyone remember the Taylor Family, they were in Leven in 1899-1900. My link is my Grandmother, who was born in Leven with the name of Olive Lily Taylor (1899). She came from a large family with 10 children. Her father was a farmer, ending his career in Wawne. Olive was the youngest of the family and they may have only been in the village for a short time. 

I am researching my greatgrandparents' family names who all lived in Leven in the 1800s.

http://uk.geocities.com/mark.lusby@btopenworld.com/familyhistory.html

Would appreciate any details no matter how vague regarding the families of GRAY, SIMPSON / WHITING & DEERING who were all either born or residing in Leven between 1800 to 1947 as far as I am aware from records I have been able to access so far. 

Hi Mark, I have just seen your mail regarding the above names. Jane Kilvington was my Great Gran Elizabeth Kilvington`s sister. Jane Married George Myers in 1852.Your Elizabeth was their daughter. I`m afraid I can't help with your Lusby family, but have quite a lot on the Kilvington`s.  Looking at the 1891 census for Leven there is Charles Lusby 24 single born Grimsby. Ag. Lab. Is this your Charles.? 

hi sally re the address of Leven churches, maybe if you contact the editor of this site he lives in the village and has old family connections, so there is just a chance he may be better able to help  good luck  bob 

Dear Bob,  I live in California, and am not sure what address the "local Leven church" would be.  The churches on this site are either not there any longer or built after 1812.  If someone in Leven has an idea of where I can write, I would appreciate it.  Thank you.

Hi Sally, was just reading your mail re family tree, have you tried contacting the local Leven church? they must have records of births /christenings etc -  just a thought - I guess you have already been and done it  -  bob

I was wondering if there is someone who could help me with genealogy. My great grandfather Matthew Masterman was born in the Parish in 1812. We have been looking for a long time for a father. Old family records have a John Masterman born about 1786 or Henry Masterman born about 1790. Can anyone help?

I am researching my family tree and hope someone can help in tracing members of the Wylie family in or around the area. We know of a James Wylie around 1851, listed as a butcher. This family consisted of wife Hannah, sons John G, James R, Thomas (my great great grandfather), Henry, and daughters, Mary and Kate. What is left of the family we know, now mostly reside in Lincolnshire, though there are others further a-field. It would be great to find the littlest of information.