William Leo (abt. 1808)

Born about 1808 in Saint Helena

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Mittens) Leo — married 23 Jul 1840 in Saint Helena

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Biography

William was born about 1808. He was baptised 26 Sep 1813 at St James, son of Charles and Elizabeth, slave to Dr Kay.

1827 (Fox Manumission Records): William Leo, Age 19, Calculated Birth Year 1808; Occupation Domestic Servant, Cook, Proprietor Kay, Dr., Amount of the Loan (£ s d) 75 0 0, Date of Original Advances, Amount Repaid (£ s d), Amount Remaining due (£ s d), Category (1827), Cause of Arrears (1839) 1st class, Occupation, general character, conduct of debtor His leg was broken about 7 years ago now well walks a little lame - a cook and waiting servant [son of Charles and Betty Leo].

1839 (Fox Manumission Records): William Leo, Age 29, Calculated Birth Year 1810; Occupation Labourer, Amount of the Loan (£ s d) 75 0 0 Date of Original Advances Amount Repaid (£ s d) 0 10 0 Amount Remaining due (£ s d) 74 10 0 Occupation, general character, conduct of debtor Labourer

23 Jul 1840 - William Leo married Elizabeth Mittens at St Paul's Church.

Sources

• Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). The Diocese of St Helena Parish Registers and Indices held at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Historical Papers Research Archive series AB2073:
  • Saint Helena Baptism Register St James 26 Sep 1813 [1]
  • Saint Helena Marriage Register St Paul's 23 Jul 1840 [2]
• 1827 Fox Slave Manumission List by Colin Fox - Transcribed by Friends of St Helena [3]