Charles Leicester is a direct ancestor
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Charles Leicester was born in 1822 in Plumley and was baptised on 25th September 1822 at the Allostock
Presbyterian Church, both in Cheshire. On the 2nd May 1843 he married
Ellen Forster in Warrington, County of Lancaster. For the next 20 years he lived in Plumley.
By 1871 Charles and Ellen had moved a few miles to Tabley and were living in one of the Gate-houses
for Tabley House. It was called New Road Lodge - later known as Peacock Lodge - which was where they
spent the rest of their lives. Charles spent most of his working life as a General Labourer. He also
worked as a Gardener and as a Domestic Servant. Charles died on 5th January 1902 aged 79 and was burried
at Lower Peover Church on 9 January 1902.
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It is believed that this this is Charles Leicester resting on the gate.
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This is a picture of Charles Leicester with his wife Ellen. In this picture they are just outside Peacock
Lodge, where they lived. It is believed that the picture was taken during the early 1900s.
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This photograph was also taken outside Peacock Lodge, Tabley House. It is believed that the picture
was taken during the early 1900s. Charles Leicester is 2nd from the right. His wife Ellen is sitting
beside him. Also in the picture is James Hall who is 2nd from the left
and sitting down beside him is his wife Mary Hall née Ellis.
The other people in the photograph have yet to be identified. The relevance of this picture is not yet
known.
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This is a picture of Peacock Lodge, the gatehouse to Tabley House, and is where Charles and Ellen Leicester
lived.
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In loving Memory of Charles Leicester.
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