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I am searching for Michael John Leaden in Ireland.  He was born 1834-1836, location unknown.  He emigrated to Canada where he married Amelia McKay. He died in Toronto Canada in 1916.  It appears that Leaden is an unusual name for Ireland. Any help would be appreciated.

Derek J Blount

Saturday 8th Jul 2023, 01:16PM

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  • Derek,

    Possibly a variant of Lydon - Liddane - Leyden - Clare and Galway. Source: The Surnames of Ireland by Dr. Edward MacLysaght.

    Do you have the name of this parents?

    Regards,

    McCoy

    Saturday 8th Jul 2023, 03:31PM

  • Derek,

    Surname "Leaden" for your information. Tithe Records.

    County Clare has a number of "leadan".

    Regards,

    McCoy

    Saturday 8th Jul 2023, 04:02PM

  • Toronto Directory - 1916 -  has the name "Michael J. Leaden" . Column 2. Could this be the person you are inquiring about? - If so, the Company may have some detail of his origin.

    Regards,

    McCoy

    Saturday 8th Jul 2023, 04:24PM

  •  

    When your Michael died in 1916, his gravestone was inscribed "Maj. Michael Ledden." (as per Ancestry.com)  Following  is the record of a Michael Ledden who served in the British army; he was born in Clogheen, Tipperary. He may be the Michael you are seeking.

    From the UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, 1715-1925, Ancestry.com

    Name:   Michael Ledden

    Pension Admission or Examination Age:   32

    Birth Year:           abt 1832

    Birth Place:         Clogheen, Tipperary

    Pension Admission or Examination Date:  29 Nov 1864

    Regiment:           3rd Dn 2Bn

    Rank:     Private

    Regimental Number:       910

    Patricia

    Sunday 9th Jul 2023, 12:40AM

  • Thank you one and all for your clues.  It helps to give me direction to search.

    Derek J Blount

    Monday 10th Jul 2023, 07:11PM

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