Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh 1555–1595
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Isabella Leigh in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees
Researchers connected through Isabella Leigh 1555–1595
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1555, Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh entered the world in Halifax, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, UK, born to thomas leigh and elsabeth 12ggm hargrave woltermans lady. Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh married john the priest the martyr greenwood, and had children including abel matthew greenwood, anna greenwood, erasmus greenwood, james robert william greenwood, matthew greenwood, thomas greenwood. Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh passed away in 1595 in Somme, Picardie, France.
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1Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Isabella Leigh
This ancestor line traces from Wakefield, Yorkshire, England (1534) to Halifax, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, UK (1555) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Isabella Leigh (1555–1595) was born in Halifax, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, UK and died in Somme, Picardie, France. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Isabella in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Isabella Leigh's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record