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![]() | George Seward b.1821 Asenby, England d. | |||||||
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![]() | ![]() | John Leckonby b.1796 N.Yorkshire, England d.1833 N.Yorkshire, England | ||||||
![]() | Sarah Leckonby b.1820 Thormanby, England d. | ![]() | George Wright b.1760 d. | |||||
![]() | ![]() | Elizabeth Wright b.1796 Brompton by Northallerto d. | Ann Kendrew b.1769 Kirby Sigston, England d. | |||||
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