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,
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?
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Derek,
Surname "Leaden" for your information. Tithe Records.
County Clare has a number of "leadan".
Regards,
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.
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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
Thank you one and all for your clues. It helps to give me direction to search.