Research in Leeds

[Murtagh]

This message is for JeannieR,
Jeanne,
I just want to thank you so much for finding the family connection with the Danbys and Sumpners for  me.  Look at that, I have cousins in Leeds.
You were amazing to find them for me.
Thank you so very  much!
Mary

[JeannieR]

Mary....

It was my pleasure, and I am thrilled that you have made a family connection. It is such a shame that you were not able to meet up, when you were in Leeds.

Do not hesitate to ask, if I can help you or Helen further.

JeannieR

[tbee]

My fathers family are Byron from Ballina, Co. Mayo
They have settled in Leeds over the last century. Regrettably, there are now more Byron's here than in Ireland. Most of my fathers generation, were married in St.Annes, as the Woodhouse area (St.Annes parish) was the only area in which Irish were able to settle at the turn of the last century. Over time, the Irish spread to the York Road area (Mount St. Mary's)
 I have never heard the names of the people you are looking for mentioned though


I am planning a visit to Leeds this June.  I would like to research my Nallan/Byron/Moran/Dixon/Edward family while I am there.  The Nallan and Byron families came in 1848.  They married in St. Anne's Church.  They had 10 children.  The Nallans then  married into the Moran/Edward/Dixon families.  The churches they attended were Parish Church and Mt. St. Mary's.  Could anyone suggest where I should go to get the best research done.  I know that there might be a possibility that there are cousins still living in the area.  Any suggestions would be  most appreciated.
Mary

[tbee]

My fathers family are Byron from Ballina, Co. Mayo
They have settled in Leeds over the last century. Regrettably, there are now more Byron's here than in Ireland. Most of my fathers generation, were married in St.Annes, as the Woodhouse area (St.Annes parish) was the only area in which Irish were able to settle at the turn of the last century. Over time, the Irish spread to the York Road area (Mount St. Mary's)
 I have never heard the names of the people you are looking for mentioned though

[Murtagh]

Sorry I didn't respond earlier.  I just moved and wasn't near a computer for some time.
Who are your Byrons?  They must be from the same family.  I know my Bridget had three sisters.  Could you share your Byron info with me?
When I went to England, I visited with the person that held the St. Anne records.  I found a certificate that stated the Byrons were from Balina.
Mary

[leedsborn1979]

Hi Mary, I am Winifred Sumpner nee Danby's grandaughter Helen Godby nee Reed! She also has a grandson Martin Reed. Her and Harry Sumpners only daughter is my mum Anne Reed living in Pudsey, her dad Harry Sumpner died when she was 2 1/2 and Grandma (winnie) brought her up alone. I am very active in researching family trees but have struggled with the sumpners not much available on gaeneology website. Hope to hear from you, Helen.

Hi, im Claire Sumpner....
My father is Eric Sumpner born leeds 1947, my grandfather was Harry Sumpner born 1918 leeds and his father was Tom Sumpner married to florence fletcher....
Maybe some connection??....
Please feel free to contact me re family tree etc.
Kind Regards
Claire Sumpner