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Early Leeks
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Only just recently ( 2018 ) has this writer come across this ancestor of the Leak, Leake, Leek, & Leeke family. The known records on him spell his surname as Leeke as well as Leek. The exact place in England where he was born, got married, & died ( along with that of his wife, Mary Waddon, whom he married after 1600. ) is not known. Nor is there any known info to suggest that they immigrated to America. So, most likely both passed away before 1635. Listed dates for Thomas Leek are just guesses. That his grandson, born in Connecticut, was named after him is a good possibility.
If Thomas had any siblings is unknown.
Philip was the immigrant ancestor who came to America. All of his children , except John, lived to maturity, married and had children.
During a New Haven village census in 1661, he listed his age as 50 years without mentioning the exact month and day he was born. He also served in the New Haven local militia ( of interest as this writer has come across many known descendants of Philip Leek and his wife who served in the military here in America.) .
The relationship of this Philip Leek to this writer is eight times great grandfather.
More often than not, this Philip Leek did not have a title at the end of his name to separate him from his father. Like many people in colonial Connecticut, the exact date when Philip was baptized at the New Haven Congregational Church is unknown. He wed in New Haven, Ct. after 1671 to Elizabeth Dayton and had 6 children. He moved to East Hampton, L.I., N.Y. after 1692.
His relation to this writer would be 7 times great granduncle.
Ebenezer Leek was the 2nd child and son of Philip Leek, the immigrant, to be born in America. Philip was born in 1611 in England ( some records state Dover, England ) & d. May 1676 in New Haven, Ct. Philip wed in New Haven, Ct. after 1641 to Joanna Ackley, b. after 1614 in England & d. after May 1676 in New Haven, Ct. Philip & Joanna had 6 children. A major source of info on his descendants is a book called Leek family of Southern New Jersey by Helen Leek Mack in the 1970s.
His relation to this writer is 7 times great granduncle.
Because of the Julian calendar style when Thomas was born, his year of birth gets listed as 1648-49.
Thomas wed in New Haven, Ct. about 1676 to Sarah Hitcheson and had 7 children.
The relationship of Thomas Leek to this writer is seven times great grandfather.
Exactly when and where Mary passed away is not known. She wed on Mar.9,1674-5 in New Haven, Ct. to John Davis, a Ct. resident and had 5 children. As this work will concentrate on descendants of Philip Leek ( 1611-1676), the immigrant, who had the surname of Leek, Leake, & Leeke, Mary's children with John Davis will not be mentioned here.
John is the only child of Philip Leek & Joanna Ackley who died at a young age. The dates listed are guesses and are not definitely correct.
Because he died young, this John Leek ( the 1st of over 30 named John ) he is not always as one Philip’s kids.
Joanna wed twice, first on Feb.6,1676-7 in New Haven, Ct. to Henry Stevens who d. 1689 in New Haven, Ct. Joanna wed 2nd about 1691 in New Haven, Ct. to Joseph Preston, b. 1645-6 and d. 1733 in New Haven, Ct. Via her 1st marriage, Joanna had 5 children. Based on the plan setup by this writer for this work, the names of her 5 children will not be mentioned here.
Because known family info on Ebenezer is scarce, it will be mentioned here. He wed about 1696 in N.Y. to ( Name unknown ) and had Ebenezer Leek, b. ca. 1698 in East Hampton, L.I., N.Y. & wed on June 14 1725 ( also there ) to Jerusha Miller, a N.Y. native. They had 2 children ( names unknown ) who were b. & d. between 1726 & 1746 in N.Y.
This Philip Leek did not always have a title at the end of his surname to separate him from his father. He wed about 1692 in East Hampton, N.Y. to Deborah Conklin and had 5 children.
Alice Leek wed on Dec.25,1695 in Ct. to Jonathan Smith, b. Nov.20,1664 in Weathersfield, Ct. & d. Apr.8,1735 in Middletown, Ct. They had 5 children.
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Updated Leek Biographies
Myrtle Florence (Roberts-Leek) Willett of VIC Australia was born on May 10, 1895 in Randwick, City of Randwick County, NSW to Emma Rosetta Hendry. Myrtle Willett married John Alfred Willett in 1927, and died at age 83 years old on May 31, 1978 in Warrnambool, VIC.
More likely than not, this Abraham Leek did not have the "3rd" title in his name based on New York records. He wed about 1834 in Suffolk County, N.Y. to Sophronia Edwards and had 2 children.
Clifford J Leek of Hico, Fayette County, WV was born on January 17, 1927, and died at age 79 years old on November 8, 2006.
Charles Ernest Leek of Ukiah, Mendocino County, California was born on September 15, 1926, and died at age 83 years old on February 20, 2010.
William J Leek of Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio was born on April 19, 1909, and died at age 63 years old in September 1972.
Gary Blane Leek of Texas was born on December 20, 1960, and died at age 48 years old on April 12, 2009.
Walter Raymond Leek of Clara City, Chippewa County, Minnesota was born on July 18, 1926, and died at age 81 years old on March 3, 2008.
Joseph N Leek of Granite City, Madison County, IL was born on February 4, 1911, and died at age 74 years old on February 21, 1985. Joseph Leek was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Section MM Site 1196 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo.
Joseph F Leek of Utica, Macomb County, MI was born on December 11, 1916, and died at age 87 years old on January 30, 2004.
Murrell J Leek of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee was born on September 6, 1903, and died at age 81 years old in March 1985.
Harry W Leek of Port Jervis, Orange County, NY was born on April 12, 1919, and died at age 74 years old on April 20, 1993.
Allen F Leek of Mascot, Knox County, TN was born on March 27, 1922, and died at age 69 years old on May 19, 1991.
George C Leek of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on October 9, 1926, and died at age 79 years old on May 28, 2006.
Harold A Leek of Dexter, Stoddard County, MO was born on October 3, 1921, and died at age 76 years old on April 5, 1998.
Roy P Leek of Allendale, Wabash County, Illinois was born on November 22, 1897, and died at age 70 years old in December 1967.
Elvis W D Leek of Brownsville, Haywood County, Tennessee was born on October 3, 1914, and died at age 67 years old in September 1982.
Jerry Darrell Leek of Moroni, Sanpete County, Utah was born on July 2, 1924, and died at age 82 years old on November 20, 2006.
Robert C Leek of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on August 28, 1926, and died at age 80 years old on June 10, 2007. Robert Leek was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Section 1BB Site 773 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
Robert S Leek of Lake Village, Chicot County, Arkansas was born on November 2, 1906, and died at age 65 years old in October 1972.
Popular Leek Biographies
Only recently come across by this writer in a Internet website called Find a Grave, it shows a photo of Edward taken around the late 1960s with brown hair and about medium built. He is listed with having 3 siblings.
Edward M. Leek was born on November 23, 1846 in North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York United States, and died at age 13 years old on January 10, 1860 in North Hempstead. Edward Leek was buried in 1860 at Babylon Rural Cemetery in Babylon, Suffolk County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward M. Leek.
Clarissa wed twice, 1st in 1823 in Babylon, N.Y. to Edwin William Underhill, b. Sept.13,1795 > Babylon, N.Y. < d. May 1857. Two children by this marriage.
She wed 2nd on Dec.21,1858 to Isaac Willetts ( known dates on him unavailable ) No kids.
Walter 1st wed about 1823 in Babylon, N.Y. to Clarissa Brush and had 8 children by her. He wed 2nd about 1840 in Babylon, N.Y. to Louisa Beckwith and had 3 children by her. So. a grand total of 11 children.
Elmer served in the military during World War 1.
He wed on July 26,1916 in Clackamas County, Ore. to Clara Theresa Buol and had 2 children.
Only just recently ( 2018 ) has this writer come across this ancestor of the Leak, Leake, Leek, & Leeke family. The known records on him spell his surname as Leeke as well as Leek. The exact place in England where he was born, got married, & died ( along with that of his wife, Mary Waddon, whom he married after 1600. ) is not known. Nor is there any known info to suggest that they immigrated to America. So, most likely both passed away before 1635. Listed dates for Thomas Leek are just guesses. That his grandson, born in Connecticut, was named after him is a good possibility.
If Thomas had any siblings is unknown.
This writer will allow the listed zip code to stand. But it is not guaranteed that it was correct in 1996 when Mary passed away. She wed after 1936 in N.J. to Charles Leek and had 2 children, maybe more.
What Mary's actual surname at birth is uncertain. It is not necessary that it was actually Leek when Mary might be distantly related to Charles as a distant cousin.
Alice wed on May 18,1937 in Atlantic City, N.J. to Henry Gerner Miller, b. June 4,1914 in Philadelphia, Pa. & d. Oct.4,1965 in N.J. They had 2 children.
Based on present known info, as of today ( 2015 ) Doris is still living. She wed in N.J. before 1960 to Mr. Mueller. Further known info is unavailable about them as well as the number and names of their children.
Robert L Leek was born on November 19, 1947, and died at age 56 years old on September 17, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert L Leek.
Daniel served in the military during World War 1.
He wed twice; 1st on Jan.1,1902 in Manhatten, N.Y. to Lila Samantha Loper ( 2 children by her ). He wed 2nd on June 29,1921 in East Hampton, L.I., N.Y. to Henrietta Dola Dix. No children by his 2nd wife.
Leek Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Leek family member is 66.0 years old according to our database of 1,735 people with the last name Leek that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Leeks
These are the longest-lived members of the Leek family on AncientFaces.
Ruthe Marie Leek of Atlantic Beach, Duval County, Florida was born on July 5, 1905, and died at age 105 years old on August 8, 2010.
Azalia Leek of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California was born on December 26, 1883, and died at age 102 years old in June 1986.
Mary Leek of Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland was born on May 31, 1885, and died at age 102 years old in December 1987.
Harriet L Leek of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY was born on March 19, 1905, and died at age 102 years old on October 7, 2007.
Anna Leek of Woodside, Queens County, NY was born on April 30, 1892, and died at age 100 years old in April 1992.
Maude E Leek of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS was born on February 15, 1890, and died at age 100 years old on April 20, 1990.
Nathaniel L Leek of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was born on March 14, 1898, and died at age 100 years old on August 20, 1998.
Nathaniel served in the military during World War 1. Amongst the descendants of Philip Leek(1611-1676) who had the surname of Leake, Leek, & Leeke, he was the very 1st to live long enough to celebrate a 100th birthday. Little did he expect that his 2nd wife would live to 105 before she passed away in 2010.
Nathan W Leek of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, CA was born on October 15, 1894, and died at age 99 years old on August 12, 1994.
Bernetta C Leek of Paris, Logan County, AR was born on April 26, 1905, and died at age 98 years old on January 14, 2004.
Hazel W Leek of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, KS was born on November 21, 1893, and died at age 99 years old in November 1992.
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