Lees Family Tree

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Family Group (Parsons)

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Spiritualism

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St. Mary's, Battersea

St. Margaret's Westminster

History of Putney

Cannock Cemetery details

Family stories:
Sarah was brought up in London by grandparents, after her mother died and father remarried. The family were spiritualists. An extra place would be laid at the table for a deceased relative. Age twentynine she married a soldier who was twelve years her senior. She converted to the catholic religion, to which she became devoted. Her strong character and strict morals kept all the family on their toes. She instructed her ten children, their wives and grandchildren to be respectful and god fearing. Sarah was very upset that her daughter Sarah Jane was going to emigrate, with her brothers and the trip was cancelled on the day before departure. In her final years she lived with Sarah Jane and family.
Nickname "Cockney Sparrow", from her London origin and excellent singing voice, it is likley to have been used by none, save the foolish and brave.