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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (West Riding) => Topic started by: newbie on Friday 23 February 07 08:20 GMT (UK)
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Hi,
Does anyone have access to the Registers for burials/graves at Beckett St Cemetery Leeds. I understand the fiche are available at Leeds library (and other places) I'm looking for information on the burial or graves for the following families:
Gleisner and Henke. I have some of the dates
Thanks,
Newbie
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I've checked the National Burial Index which lists burials at Beckett Street between 1845 and 1992, but this is all there is -
1890 Matilda GLEISNER Beckett St Cemetery, Leeds
1913 Henrich GLEISNER Beckett St Cemetery, Leeds
1931 Oscar F G GLEISNER Beckett St Cemetery, Leeds
1945 Alice GLEISNER Beckett St Cemetery, Leeds
1955 Catherine MatildaGLEISNER Beckett St Cemetery, Leeds
There are no entries at all for Henke in WRY
Hope this helps
~ Claire
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Hi Claire,
Yes it does, thank you very much. Maybe someone else may have access to the fiche or the library for the grave details?
thanks again
Newbie
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Hello. Try Yorkshireindexers.co.uk (it used to be LeedsIndexers - you have to register) They have just updated the Leeds Cemeteries/Burials CD It costs £10 either by cheque or online. It's great value and has all Leeds Cemeteries listed with every known person buried in them. I don't have the latest edition so I cannot check for you. I hope this helps. Good luck
Dee Melody
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That should read: www.yorkshireindexers.co.uk - apologies
Dee Melody
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Thanks for the link,
I'll go and have a look,
Newbie
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Hi,
Just to add to the information already supplied by Clare;
Matilda Gleisner died March 16th 1890 aged 37 years. Grave number 10651.
The others all have the same plot number 21651 but I can't find a headstone.
The cemetery has suffered quite a lot of vandalism so whether it was destroyed or there never was one I can't tell you.
Happy Hunting,
Kate.
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Kate,
That's great, thank you very much for that information, it's much appreciated. Did you visit the cemetery?
The cemetery has suffered quite a lot of vandalism so whether it was destroyed or there never was one I can't tell you.
Newbie ;D
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Hi Newbie,
First I looked it up via Yorkshire Indexers, but then I did have a walk around.
To be honest I had been to a hospital appointment at St James' Hospital near the cemetery and had some spare time. The cemetery is vast so if you ever plan a visit do use the indexers first as it gives plot numbers and a plan of the cemetery.
Matilda's grave is shared by several others who all have different surnames and don't seem to be linked in any way, but this is quite common. The inscription is listed on the index.
Happy hunting,
Kate.
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Hi
How safe is it to visit the cemetery as I was there 2 years ago and the grass was waist high and looked very unsavoury so did not venture in on my own.
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I think I read quite recently that they're putting work into making it tidy again.
Woody.
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Hi Kate,
Can you tell me if there is someone willing to enter the site - Beckett St cemetery. I visited Leeds in 2006 as indicated and decided it was unsafe to enter on my own. I am planning to revisit in July this year and would really like to see my gtgtgrandparents graves.
cheers
sharon
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Hi,
I still wouldn't consider it very safe. I am working at St James's and there was someone assaulted in the cemetery a couple of months ago in broad daylight.
I wouldn't recommend going without a male friend or 2 and don't take a bag or anything obvious that people might want to steal.
I make it sound awful don't I. I promise not all of Leeds is like that!!! The cemetery is a favourite haunt for people with substance abuse issues though.
Kate.