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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Fife => Topic started by: terngirl on Wednesday 17 September 14 09:24 BST (UK)
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G'day folks.
Hope someone out there may be able to help. I am seraching for a few things of the above named. Alexander is my 5th Great Grandfather. He married a Mary SHORT in 1745 in Beath Fife. I have their children all born in Beath.
George Lessells
1747 – 1819
Elizabeth Lessells
1749 –
John Lessells
1752 –
Isobel Lessells
1754 –
Cecilia Lessells
1757 –
I cannot find the death of Alexander nor his wife Mary. I do not know who is parents are however I believe Mary's father was William SHORT. I suspect they both may have passed in Beath as that is where their children were born but that is a guess.
Many thanks in advance
Tern :)
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Ok...a few people have read this which is great, thank you.
It seems Alexander's passing is a wee bit hard to find as is his wife.
I am now hoping that someone may be able to find records for their children. I only have their birth/bap. Anything besides that would be fabulous.
George Lessells
1747 – 1819
Elizabeth Lessells
1749 –
John Lessells
1752 –
Isobel Lessells
1754 –
Cecilia Lessells
1757 –
Many thanks
Tern :)
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"Alexander LESLIE was born on 9 Apr 1721. He married Mary SHORT on 30 May 1746 in , Beath, Fife, Scotland, their son was George (Lessels) LESLIE.
George (Lessels) LESLIE was born on 2 Aug 1747. He died on 29 Dec 1819. He married Agnes (orAnn) WILSON on 5 Jan 1788 in , Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland. Their sons were Alexander LESLIE (LESLY) was born on 4 Jul 1794 in , Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland. He was christened on 13 Jul 1794 in ,Kinghorn ,Fife, Scotland and a John LESLIE."
This appears to be your George Lessels with the name changing to Leslie, which could be quite confusing when searching records and census papers.....
http://www.ayleslie.fsnet.co.uk/links.htm
(I hope this isn't your website)