Samuel Leeke

Samuel Leeke (1754–1806) JP of Havant, was Deputy Lieutenant for the Hampshire a major landowner and magistrate who died joining others in quelling a riot.

[1] Samuel Leeke snr had been bequeathed Portsea manor by the previous owner John Moody; its manor house remains in the Leeke family.

[2][3] Leeke snr was also bequeathed a share of Havant manor.

[4] Leeke died "from the effects of over-exertion in the suppression of a riot".

[5] Samuel Leeke married Sophia, daughter of Capt.