James Arthur Leivars1,2

#4603, (12 September 1912-1 September 1993)
Pedigree
Father*James Leivars2 b. 23 Oct 1883, d. 8 Feb 1955
Mother*Harriet Perkins2 b. 19 May 1885, d. Sep 1961
ChartsThe Smiths of the Deepings, Lincolnshire.
The Palmers from Lincolnshire.
The Scotneys & Woodwards of Lincolnshire
Birth*12 SEP 1912 James Arthur Leivars was born on 12 SEP 1912 at Long Eaton, Derbyshire, EnglandG.1,2 
(Witness) ResidenceDEC 1915 He lived with James Leivars and Harriet Perkins at 7 Back Street, Sawley, Derbyshire, EnglandG, together with Dorothy Leivars.3 
Emigration*21 NOV 1937 James Arthur Leivars emigrated on 21 NOV 1937 from Kingston, JamaicaG.4 
Marriage*MAR 1938 He married Elsie May Hough in MAR 1938 at Shardlow, Derbyshire, EnglandG.5 
Employment*29 SEP 1939 James Arthur Leivars was employed as Clerical storeman.6 
Residence*29 SEP 1939 He and Elsie May Hough lived at 50 Norfolk Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, EnglandG.6 
Milit-Beg*15 FEB 1942 James Arthur Leivars began military service on 15 FEB 1942 at Singapore, SingaporeG.7 
Death*1 SEP 1993 He died on 1 SEP 1993 at 22 Neale Street, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, EnglandG, aged 80.8 
Last Edited14 Aug 2020

Citations

  1. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Shardlow, Derbys, Oct-Dec 1912, vol 7b 1043. mother Perkins.
  2. [S77] British Army records, on father's war record.
  3. [S77] British Army records, on war record.
  4. [S61] Passengers, on "Oropesa" from Kingstn, Jamaica; Pte. James Leivards, Sherwood Foresters in large contingent to Derby Depot.
  5. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marrige, Elsie M Hough & James A Leivars, Shardlow, Derbys., Jan-Mar 1938, vol 7b 764.
  6. [S124] 1939 register.
  7. [S77] British Army records, No 4971986 Sargeant Leivars, James Arthur, 1/5 Sherwood Forrester, 18 Div. UK Alliedd Prisoners of War.
  8. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 81, Ilkeston, Derbys., Sep 1993, 14B 3962 288.