John Leech (1801 - 1861)

Born 20 Oct 1801 in Stalybridge, Lancashire, England, UK

Husband of Jane (Ashton) Leech — married about 6 Jun 1832 in St Mary's Church, Stockport, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 23 Apr 1861 at age 59 in Stalybridge, Cheshire, England, UK

Biography

Father: John LEECH (AFN:NS64-NX) Mother: Elizabeth TURNER (AFN:NS64-J8)

John Leech was born on 20 October 1801 at Stalybridge, Lancashire, England. Christened: 22 Nov 1801 Place: Presbyterianchap, Dukinfield, Cheshire, England

He married Jane Ashton, daughter of Thomas Ashton and Harriet Booth. He lived at Gorse Hall, Cheshire, England. He died on 23 April 1861 at age 59.

The Manchester papers mention the death of Mr. John Leech, one of the largest and most wealthy cotton spinners in that city ... Date: Apr 25 1861 in the London Express- London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Children of John Leech and Jane Ashton:

1. Jane Leech b. 1834, d. 1876
2. Harriet Leech b. 1835
3. John Leech b. 1836, d. 1870
4. William Leech b. 1837, d. 1887
5. Elizabeth Leech b. 1838, d. 1865
6. Helen Leech b. Jun 1839
7. Mary Leech b. 1840, d. 1840
8. Ashton Leech b. 1841, d. 1841

Sources

See also:

• http://www.geni.com/people/John-Leech/6000000009914753155

• marriage record : "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3PJ-92W : 7 December 2017), John Leech and Jane Ashton, 06 Jun 1832, Marriage; citing item 4 p 34, St Mary, Stockport, Cheshire, England, Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 2,145,994.