Researching Alexander Lean
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 871 people with the Lean surname? In that year Lean was ranked number 2713 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Alexander means "Helper and defender of mankind" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Alexander Lean on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Alexander Lean and the Lean Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 761 people with the Lean surname in the UK? Lean is now ranked number 3324 for popularity in the UK. |
Lean Family History Databases
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Alexander Lean
Alexander Lean (21 May 1824 – 20 November 1893) was a New Zealand runholder, architect, military volunteer and musician. He was born in London, England on 21 May 1824. His most valuable contribution as an architect were the Christchurch Supreme Court buildings, which were progressively demolished between 1974 and 1985.
In 1853, Lean was the original purchaser of land at the bottom of Rapaki Track next to the Heathcote River, which he called Riverlaw. He sold this land in 1859 to Michael le Fleming and with an additional intermittent owner, the property was purchased by Hugh Murray-Aynsley in 1862.
Lean acted as the returning officer for the Christchurch electorate in the when he suddenly died on 20 November 1893 in Christchurch. He is buried at St Peter's in Upper Riccarton.
Source: Alexander Lean, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Lean
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