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Leonard Ransome Read 1862–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 JUN 1862

Birth Location: London, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 26 DEC 1940

Death Location: Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England

Father: Ransom Read

Mother: Lousia Fry

Spouse(s): Georgina Kiddell

Children(s): Arthur Read

In 1862, Leonard Ransome Read entered the world in London, Middlesex, England, born to Ransom Read And Lousia Fry. In 1871, Leonard Ransome Read resided in Norfolk, England. In 1881, Leonard Ransome Read resided in Lakenham, Norfolk, England. Leonard Ransome Read married Georgina Kiddell, and had children including Arthur John Read. Leonard Ransome Read passed away in 1940 in Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Leonard Ransome Read entered the world in London, Middlesex, England, born to Ransom Read And Lousia Fry.
  • In 1871, Leonard Ransome Read resided in Norfolk, England.
  • In 1881, Leonard Ransome Read resided in Lakenham, Norfolk, England.
  • Leonard Ransome Read married Georgina Kiddell, and had children including Arthur John Read.
  • Leonard Ransome Read passed away in 1940 in Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ransom Read
1801–1876
Birth Location: Waldringfield, Suffolk, England
RR
Lousia Fry
1833–1916
Birth Location: Romford, Essex, England
LF

Spouses(s)

Georgina Kiddell
1862–1940
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England
GK

Children(s)

Arthur Read
1892–1967
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
AR

Leonard Read's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Read
1862–1940
Birth Place: London, Middlesex, England
Parents
Ransom Read
1801–1876
Waldringfield, Suffolk, England
Lousia Fry
1833–1916
Romford, Essex, England
Grandparents
Robert Read
1771–1845
Ormesby St Margaret, Norfolk, England (OR Mendlesham, Suffolk??)
Christian Gunton
1770–1844
Costessey, Norfolk, England
Robert Fry
1797–1840
Susannah (Mary) Finch
1799–1880
Romford, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
Robert Read
1747–1832
Christiana Parker
1744–1831
John Gunton
1745–1819
Mary Goodings
1749–1825
Cable Finch
1770–1836
Bridget Taylor
1767–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Read
1720–1832
Rebecca Read
1720–1807
Isaac Parker
1718–1762
Anne Howard
1720–1747
Benjamin Gunton
1699–1745
Rosamond Tuttle
1724–
Augustine Finch
1742–1790
Sarah Bridgeman
1748–1816
Elizabeth Mason
1738–

Leonard Read's Descendants

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Leonard (Ransome) Read (25 JUN 1862–26 DEC 1940) m. Georgina Kiddell (1862–1940)
  1. 1. Arthur (John) Read 1892–1967 m. Florence Jay 1891–1964
    1. 1. Ivy (Florence Rosina) Read 1911–2007
    2. 2. Phyllis (Gertrude) Read 1913–1993

Leonard Read's Timeline

10 Records

1862
25 JUN 1862
Birth of Leonard Ransome Read in London, Middlesex, England
London, Middlesex, England
1871
1871
Age 9
Leonard Ransome Read resided here in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1881
1881
Age 19
Leonard Ransome Read resided here in Lakenham, Norfolk, England
Lakenham, Norfolk, England
1891
1891
Age 29
Leonard Ransome Read resided here in Thorpe, St Matthew, Thorpe, Norfolk, England
Thorpe, St Matthew, Thorpe, Norfolk, England
1901
1901
Age 39
Leonard Ransome Read resided here in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1911
1911
Age 49
Leonard Ransome Read resided here in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1921
1921
Age 59
Leonard Ransome Read resided here in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1939
1939
Age 77
Leonard Ransome Read resided here in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1940
26 DEC 1940
Age 78
Death of Leonard Ransome Read in Norwich
Norwich
1941
19 APR 1941
Age 79
Leonard Ransome Read - Probate in Norwich
Norwich

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 JUN 1862
    Event Place: London, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1522; Folio: 57; Page: 34; GSU roll: 6096632
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1945; Folio: 94; Page: 3; GSU roll: 1341468
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 4b; Page: 366
    [5] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1828; Folio: 52; Page: 20; GSU roll: 830844
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1847; Folio: 30; Page: 51
    [7] England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [8] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [9] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016511C
    [10] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 159710, RD 225 RS 2 ED 1, 3; Book: 09710

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1828; Folio: 52; Page: 20; GSU roll: 830844

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Lakenham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1945; Folio: 94; Page: 3; GSU roll: 1341468

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: OCT 1882
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Thorpe, St Matthew, Thorpe, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1522; Folio: 57; Page: 34; GSU roll: 6096632

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1847; Folio: 30; Page: 51

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 159710, RD 225 RS 2 ED 1, 3; Book: 09710

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016511C

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stephens, Norwich
    Record Source: UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 1580769Rea-Rea

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 DEC 1940
    Event Place: Norwich
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 4b; Page: 366
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 APR 1941
    Event Place: Norwich
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England
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