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Lea Family History

by Donald Lea

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In the late 1980s and early 1990s Don researched the Lea family history.   He wanted to follow his direct line to see how far back he could go.   What he discovered and the book he produced is, quite frankly, a fantastic piece of work!

Most of us who research our family history concentrate our attention on Parish Records, census reports etc - in essence the 'facts' that are available in records offices.   Don however, went to the places he discovered the family had lived, took photographs, and 'got the feel' of the place.   His friendly personality meant he spoke to local people, many of whom could remember family members and could give a bit of an insight into them as people.   Don also tracked down members of the family and made some good friends along the way.

Don kept notes of what he found and as they grew he had to put them into some sort of order.   He divided the folder into sections and had his written notes typed.   He now has a very large folder packed with information, photographs, certificates, memorabilia.  

Don is pleased to share his work and have it published on the internet.   However, the work you see here is not quite the same as his folder.   Due to copyright regulations we cannot show, for example, certificates or bits of newspapers cuttings.   A note at the end of each page shows what additions Don's folder contains.

Remember that most of the text was written in the early 1990s, so some of it is out of date - as with all families ours has lost and gained members.

Index to folder:
Preface   -   by Donald Lea
Chapter One   -   Stratton St. Margaret
Chapter Two   -   Elizabeth & John Lea
Chapter Three   -   Elizabeth & William Lea
Chapter Four   -   Sarah & John Lea
Chapter Five   -   The Gladwins
Chapter Six   -   The Children of Sarah & John Lea
Chapter Seven   -   Fanny & Albert Lea
Chapter Eight   -   Annie & Ernest Lea
Chapter Nine   -   Dennis Lea
Chapter Ten   -   Selina & Percy Lea
Chapter Eleven   -   Bella & Nat Pike
Chapter Twelve   -   Our American Cousins
Chapter Thirteen   -   Malmesbury
Chapter Fourteen   -   The Children of Fanny & Albert Lea
Chapter Fifteen   -   Queenie & Ernest Lea
Chapter Sixteen   -   The Children of Queenie & Ernest Lea
Chapter Seventeen   -   The Family of Alice & Donald Lea

If you would like to contact Donald about his book please send an e:mail to us at:   E:mail Don   and we will pass on your details to him.   Please remember Donald does not have e:mail, so you will need to give your postal address if you would like a reply.   And please also remember that Donald is a busy man and it may take him some time to reply to you!

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This page was last updated on 24th October 2006.