Leese of Caverswall

[welshjo]

Is anyone researching the following family

I am descended from John Leese and Prudence Owen who married in Caverswall on 19 Aug 1827 (Source: IGI). They had at least 7 children (Source: IGI) being
John – baptised 21 December 1828
George – baptised 19 June 1830
Joseph – baptised 25 September 1831
Edward Titus – baptised 20 July 1834
Agnes – baptised 24 April 1836
Caroline – baptised 2 May 1838
Henry – baptised 28 March 1841.

Their son Edward Titus Leese went on to marry Mary Locker in 1859 in St Peters in Stoke.

[Vella]

I am not researching the Leese family but do know that a branch of them are still living in Caverswall.
Vella

[methpulpit]

Yes this is my direct family and I have been researching it for last 20 years-happy to share any info.

[MeirSoul]

Yes this is my direct family and I have been researching it for last 20 years-happy to share any info.

Hi. Edward Titus Leese is my great x 4 grand father . Am I right in assuming possible gypsy origins ?

[welshjo]

Hi. Edward Titus Leese is my great x 4 grand father . Am I right in assuming possible gypsy origins ?
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Welcome.
May I ask what makes you think that?

[MeirSoul]

Hi. Edward Titus Leese is my great x 4 grand father . Am I right in assuming possible gypsy origins ?

Welcome.
May I ask what makes you think that?
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Edwards son (or grandson) was  Stephen leese who married clara leese (neild) who was of gypsy stock and cone from the Nields / hodgkinson gypys families of Uttoxeter.  Clara herself being traveller and hawking in Longton where she met Stephen.  I still go drinking with a distant cousin called leese who tells me he's of gypsy stock .. although not confirmed