Old Bible 1767.Family name Lister and Lees of Salterhebble Yorks.

[aginger]

Hi all, last week I bought this Bible, printed by Joseph Harrop in Manchester,just to read the writing inside the front cover !
Ann Lister, died 1798 aged 63, wife of Thos Lister of Salterhebble etc-----
Thos Lister,died 1820 aged 87,                                      "        "     etc.
Lucy Lees  ,died 1820  aged 57 wife of John Lees of        "        "     etc.
John Lees  ,died 1832  aged 76.  etc
Thomas Lees,died 1832 aged 42.
Sarah Lees sister of the above John Lees died 1837 aged 72, interred in Raistrick Church in Joseph Hammertons Vault.
Joseph Lees, son of John Lees, died 1837 aged 45, interred at Halifax Parish Chrch  in the family vault in the South aisle.
In some cases the time of death is written, these look as if they were a wealthy Yorkshire family and could have a great pedigree, I have a photo of the page but skill prevents posting.
Anyone else interested in this family??
Allen,  Wiltshire UK. 
 

[Ruskie]

Hi Allen. How fascinating.

Lets hope the super sleuths on here come to your aid and find living descendants of these people.

Have you done any searching for any of these folks yet?

[aginger]

Hi Ruskie, yes, having spent all last week on those names, I feel that they are notable Families and that John Lees is probably the Gent, in 1829 Pigots Directory at Salterhebble ,, and its possible that Thomas Lister was the first Lord Ribblesdale ??
However, I decided to post message for discussion,neglecting my own family tree for a while.
Allen.

[Lauriel]

God Bless you.  I have been hard at work on my Lees family and could not figure out why John named his first son with middle name Lister.....NOW I know....wow this is my family's bible?  I am descended from John Lees daughter Lucy Helen Lees.  Sure hope you come back to rootsweb and check in you just really helped me solve a major puzzle. 

[Lauriel]

I sure would love to touch and see that bible....so if anyone here knows this poster offline please let him know a Lee's descendant has been found.....

[Lauriel]

 Still unsure which maiden name tied into Lees family.....John Lees wife Ann I have no last name for but cannot find a marriage record for them.  One never knows what will turn up next!  Never thought I would find a bible page from one of my familys old bibles by googling.

[Ruskie]

Welcome to rootschat Lauriel. Allen has not been on rootschat since June last year, but if he has the same email address he should be notified of your reply. Good luck.

[Lauriel]

Thanks Ruskie....sure hope he has not changed his Email addy! 

[Lauriel]

Well finally heard from Allen but its been about 6 weeks and lost him again! So bumping this up hoping he is still around the internet.....have found out much. ALLEN CHECK IN!!!