Mary Leech

Mary Elizabeth Leech 

Born: 1854, Manchester 

Baptised: 4 June 1854, Manchester 

Father: Samuel Leech (b. 1832)

Mother: Mary Jane Leech (b. 1830)

Brothers: Joseph Leech (b. 1856), George A Leech (b. 1860), Arthur E Leech (b. 1862), Samuel Leech (b. 1868), Francis Leech (b. 1871)

Sisters: Felicia Leech (b. 1858), Constance Annie Leech (b. 1864), Florence Leech (b. 1866)

In 1861 – 

She is at 12 Dale Street, Broughton. Her father is listed as ‘Railway Clerk’. Mary, her mother and siblings (Joseph, Felicia and George) are unlisted. There is a servant, Elizabeth Russell (b. 1845). 

In 1871 – 

She is at Spring Bank Terrace, Oldham. Her father and brother, Joseph, are listed as ‘Railway Clerk’. Mary is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. Her mother and siblings (Felicia, George, Arthur, Constance, Florence, Samuel and Francis) are unlisted. 

In 1881 – 

She is at Sotheron Street, Goole. Mary A Cammidge (b. 1849) and Mary are listed as ‘Teacher Elementary School’. Percy J Cammidge (b. 1873) are unlisted. There is a servant, Annie Birdall (b. 1862). 

In 1891 – 

She is at Ward Street, Hartlepool. Alice Robinson (b. 1845) is unlisted. Mary and Marion Johnstone (b. 1860) are listed as boarders and ‘Board School Mistress’. Constance Leech, Florence Leech and Jane Johnstone (b. 1871) are listed as boarders and ‘Elementary Teacher’. 

In 04/98 – 

Address is Higher Grade Board School W. Hart. 

In 1901 – 

She is at 26 Ward Street, West Hartlepool. Alice Robinson (b. 1845) is unlisted. Mary, Marion Johnstone (b. 1860), Joan Johnstone (b. 1871) are listed as boarders and ‘Board School Mistress’. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 67 Belmont Gardens, West Hartlepool. Mary is listed as ‘Head Teacher’. Marion Johnson (b. 1860) is listed as ‘Head Teacher’. 

In 04/21 – 

Death recorded as 18.03.20. There is a long section in the magazine.

d.         18 March 1920, West Hartlepool