John Levings

M, b. circa 1831, d. 28 June 1897
FatherWilliam Stephen Levings b. 9 Aug 1795, d. 17 Sep 1880
MotherAnn Odell b. c 1797, d. 17 Nov 1869
Birth*John Levings was born circa 1831 at Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England.1,2,3,4  
BaptismHe was baptized on 27 March 1831 at Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, England.5 
(Member of household) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1841 as a member of the household of Clarinda Harris at Southampton Street, Finsbury, St James Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.1 
OccupationJohn Levings was a plumber circa 1851 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.4 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1851 as the son of William Stephen Levings at 15 Southampton Street, Finsbury, St James Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.4 
Residence*John Levings lived circa 1852 at Smith Street, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.6,7 
OccupationHe was a plumber and painter between 1852 and 1855 at St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.6,7,8,9,10 
Marriage*He married Sarah Kendrick, daughter of John Kendrick, on 29 August 1852 at Saint Pancras Parish Church, Euston Road, Camden, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included Richard Levings and Catherine Unah Levings.7,6 
Residence*John Levings and Sarah Kendrick lived circa 1853 at 11 Smith Street, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.8 
Birth of SonHis son John Levings was born on 8 January 1853 at 11 Smith Street, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.8,9 
(Witness) MarriageJohn Levings witnessed the marriage of Daniel Goodship and Elizabeth Levings on 13 February 1853 at Islington, Middlesex, England.11,12 
ResidenceJohn Levings and Sarah Kendrick lived between 1854 and 1855 at 130 Grove Street, Camden Town, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.9,10 
Death of SonHis son John Levings died on 24 April 1854 at 130 Grove Street, Camden Town, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.9 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Mary Ann Levings was born on 17 March 1855 at 130 Grove Street, Camden Town, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England.10,13,14 
Occupation*John Levings was a house decorator circa 1857 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.15 
ResidenceHe and Sarah Kendrick lived circa 1857 at 3 Vernon Square, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.15 
Birth of SonHis son John Kendrick Levings was born on 14 March 1857 at 3 Vernon Square, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.15 
OccupationJohn Levings was a painter between 1860 and 1897 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.16,17,18,19,13,20,2,3 
ResidenceHe and Sarah Kendrick lived between 1860 and 1897 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.16,17,18,19,13,20,2,3 
Birth of SonHis son Charles William Levings was born on 19 August 1860 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.16 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Lucy Jane Levings was born on 25 June 1862 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.17 
(Witness) MarriageJohn Levings witnessed the marriage of Hermann Weineck and Eliza Williams Levings on 15 July 1863 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.21 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Eda Emma Levings was born on 29 August 1864 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.18 
Death of DaughterHis daughter Eda Emma Levings died in December 1865 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.22 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Alice Emma Levings was born on 11 June 1866 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.19 
Death of MotherHis mother Ann Odell died on 17 November 1869 at St. John's Road Workhouse, Islington, Middlesex, England.23,24,25,26,27 
Birth of SonHis son Henry Steven Levings was born on 31 March 1870 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.18 
Death of DaughterHis daughter Mary Ann Levings died in 1874 at Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa.14 
Death of FatherHis father William Stephen Levings died on 17 September 1880 at Gibraltar, Ewell, Surrey, England.28 
Death*John Levings died on 28 June 1897 at Thomson Street, Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa. The informant listed on the death certificate was Thomas Armstrong Kilby and Henry Steven Levings.2,3 

Family

Sarah Kendrick
Marriage*John Levings married Sarah Kendrick, daughter of John Kendrick, on 29 August 1852 at Saint Pancras Parish Church, Euston Road, Camden, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England. The wedding party included Richard Levings and Catherine Unah Levings.7,6 
Children
Last Edited14 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S1831] 1841 census of England, Middlesex, St James Clerkenwell, p. 17, Clarinda Levings household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 20 May 2022); citing HO107 piece 662 folio 4/32 page 17.
  2. [S1824] "South Africa, Cape Province, Civil Records, 1840-1972," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2FM-1RXW : accessed 18 May 2022), John Levings, 28 Jun 1897, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa, image 244 of 573; citing FHL digital film 1,768,706 of original records in the National Archives, Pretoria.
  3. [S1825] "South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP3R-FVCN : accessed 18 May 2022), John Levings, 1897, image 277 of 2117; citing FHL digital film 7,844,970 of original records in the Pietermaritzburg Archives (Formerly Natal State Archives), South Africa.
  4. [S1832] 1851 census of England, Middlesex, Clerkenwell, p. 18, Wm Levings household; digital image, Findmypast (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : accessed 21 May 2022); citing HO107 piece 1518 folio 224 page 18.
  5. [S1915] Parish Church of Aspley-Guise (Bedfordshire), "Christenings, 1773-1865," p. 49, entry no. 390, John Levings, 27 Mar 1831; imaged, "England, Bedfordshire Parish Registers, 1538-1983," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPHF-7P9M : accessed 25 Jun 2022), image 252 of 695; citing FHL digital film 952387, Image Group Number (DGS) 8079258 of original records in the Bedford County Records Office.
  6. [S4086] Saint Pancras Parish (Euston Road, Camden), "Register of Marriages [May 1852-Sep 1852]," p. 204, entry no. 408, John Levings and Sarah Kendrick, 29 Aug 1852; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 24 Apr 1854), image 103 of 504; citing P90/PAN1/103 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  7. [S1820] England, marriage certificate for John Levings and Sarah Kendrick, 29 Aug 1852; citing 01b/130/408, Saint Pancras registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  8. [S1821] England, birth certificate for John Levings, born 08 Jan 1853; citing 01b/120/47, Saint Pancras registration district and Camden Town subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  9. [S4085] England, death certificate for John Levings, died 24 Apr 1854; citing 1b/5/225, Saint Pancras registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.
  10. [S1822] England, birth certificate for Mary Ann Levings, born 17 Mar 1855; citing 01b/7/257, Saint Pancras registration district and The Regent's Park subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  11. [S1938] England, marriage certificate for Daniel Goodship and Elizabeth Levings, 13 Jul 1853; citing 01b/240/466, Islington registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  12. [S4079] Saint Mary Parish (Upper Street, Islington), "Register of Marriages [Feb 1852-Mar 1853]," p. 233, entry no. 466, Daniel Goodship and Elizabeth Levings, 13 Feb 1853; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 13 Nov 2023), image 371 of 507; citing P83/MRY1/1218 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  13. [S1829] Grahamstown Cathedral - St George, "Baptisms 1849-1869," p. 189, entry no. 2792, Mary Ann Levings, 26 Mar 1868; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVS4-6G5W : accessed 19 May 2022), image 191 of 201; citing FHL digital film 005028998 (Digital Folder) of original records in the William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
  14. [S4084] Cathedral of St Michael and St George (Grahamstown), "Register of Burials [1837-1876]," p. 175, entry no. 1395, Mary Ann Levings, 16 Feb 1874; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6NM3-HM96 : accessed 14 Nov 2023), image 93 of 100; citing FHL digital film 005029000 of original records in the William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
  15. [S1823] England, birth certificate for John Kenderick Levings, born 14 Mar 1857; citing 01b/473/10, Clerkenwell registration district and Arnwell Clerkenwell subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  16. [S4083] Cathedral of St Michael and St George (Grahamstown), "Register of Baptisms [1849-1869]," p. 104, entry no. 1048, Charles William Levings, 19 Sep 1860; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVS4-6PMC : accessed 14 Nov 2023), image 106 of 201; citing FHL digital film 005028998 of original records in the William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
  17. [S1828] Grahamstown Cathedral - St George, "Baptisms 1849-1869," p. 127, entry no. 2169, Lucy Jane Levings, 21 Aug 1862; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVS4-6GN9 : accessed 19 May 2022), image 129 of 201; citing FHL digital film 005028998 (Digital Folder) of original records in the William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
  18. [S1826] Grahamstown Cathedral - St George, "Baptisms 1849-1869," p. 149, entry no. 2394, Eda Emma Levings, 12 Oct 1864; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVS4-6KL3 : accessed 18 May 2022), image 151 of 201; citing FHL digital film 005028998 (Digital Folder) of original records in the William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
  19. [S4082] Cathedral of St Michael and St George (Grahamstown), "Register of Baptisms [1849-1869]," p. 172, entry no. 2620, Alice Emma Levings, 24 Jul 1866; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVS4-6PTB : accessed 14 Nov 2023), image 174 of 201; citing FHL digital film 005028998 of original records in the William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
  20. [S1827] Grahamstown Cathedral - St George, "Baptisms 1869-1908," p. 8, entry no. 2970, Henry Steven Levings, 12 May 1870; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYJC-4RT : accessed 19 May 2022), image 9 of 149; citing FHL digital film 005028999 (Digital Folder) of original records in the William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
  21. [S2063] Trinity Presbyterian Church (Grahamstown, Cape Province), "Marriages 1849-1940," unpaginated, Hermann Weineck and Eliza Williams Levings, 15 Jul 1863; imaged, "Parish registers, Presbyterian Church, Grahamstown (Cape Province), 1827-1955," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/33022 : accessed 18 Jul 2022); citing FHL digital film 1560913, Image Group Number (DGS) 8117282 of original records in the Cory Library, Rhodes University.
  22. [S4081] Cathedral of St Michael and St George (Grahamstown), "Register of Burials [1837-1876]," p. 139, entry no. 1112, Eda Emma Levings, 01 Jan 1866; imaged, "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6NM9-5JJW : accessed 14 Nov 2023), image 75 of 100; citing FHL digital film 005029000.
  23. [S2088] St. John's Road Workhouse (Islington), "Admission and Discharge Register (Alphabetical) [1868 - 1869]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, admitted 17 Aug 1869; imaged, "London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1930," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 23 Jul 2022), image 126 of 211; citing ISBG/284/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  24. [S2086] England, death certificate for Ann Levings, died 17 Nov 1869; citing 01b/177/444, Islington registration district and Islington West subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  25. [S2087] St. John's Road Workhouse (Islington), "Register of Deaths [1867 - 1888]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, 17 Nov 1869; imaged, "London, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2003," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 23 Jul 2022), image 20 of 417; citing ISBG/290/001 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  26. [S2089] Liverpool Road Workhouse (Islington), "Admission and Discharge Regisgter [May 1869 - Feb 1871]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, died 17 Nov 1869; imaged, "London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1930," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 24 Jul 2022), image 161 of 490; citing ISBG/280/004 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  27. [S2090] Liverpool Road Workhouse (Islington), "Admission and Discharge Register [Dec 1868 - Jun 1870]," unpaginated, entry for Ann Livings, died 17 Nov 1869; imaged, "London, England, Workhouse Admission and Discharge Records, 1764-1930," database and images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/discoveryui-content/view/… : accessed 24 Jul 2022), image 319 of 508; citing ISBG/280/002 held by the London Metropolitan Archives.
  28. [S2095] England, death certificate for William Stephen Levings, died 17 Sep 1880; citing 02a/18/65, Epsom registration district; General Registry Office, Southport.