My grandmother was a Leyte (Spelling changed when they left Lyte Cary and spread across Newfoundland and North America, now pronounced "leet" instead of "light" also. Henry would be my 7th great-uncle I learned recently. I descended through his brother Thomas. I am fortunate enough to live in the same property that the Lyte's first lived on when they relocated to Newfoundland - more specifically Fogo Island - in the mid 1800's. The descendants of the Lyte's and Henry specifically have gone on and thrived here, being the prominent family in several communities and towns in the province. They were keen and avid fish traders and harvesters when they arrived, and the current generations still continue their practices today. Thanks so much for sharing! I'm going to have to come from Canada to see it someday. 😊
We're thrilled that you enjoyed the video. It's wonderful to hear from a descendant of the Lyte's, and to get an insight into what became of them after leaving Somerset. We didn't know they'd gone to North America.
Thanks for sharing your video of Lytes Cary - really enjoyed it
My grandmother was a Leyte (Spelling changed when they left Lyte Cary and spread across Newfoundland and North America, now pronounced "leet" instead of "light" also. Henry would be my 7th great-uncle I learned recently. I descended through his brother Thomas.
I am fortunate enough to live in the same property that the Lyte's first lived on when they relocated to Newfoundland - more specifically Fogo Island - in the mid 1800's. The descendants of the Lyte's and Henry specifically have gone on and thrived here, being the prominent family in several communities and towns in the province. They were keen and avid fish traders and harvesters when they arrived, and the current generations still continue their practices today.
Thanks so much for sharing! I'm going to have to come from Canada to see it someday. 😊
We're thrilled that you enjoyed the video. It's wonderful to hear from a descendant of the Lyte's, and to get an insight into what became of them after leaving Somerset. We didn't know they'd gone to North America.