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Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh 1555–1595

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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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

Born 17 Apr 1555 · Halifax, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, UK
Died 13 Mar 1595 · Somme, Picardie, France
Father Thomas Leigh
Mother Elsabeth 12Ggm Hargrave Woltermans Lady
Spouse John The Priest The Martyr Greenwood
Children Abel Matthew Greenwood, Anna Greenwood, Erasmus Greenwood, James Robert William Greenwood, Matthew Greenwood, Thomas Greenwood

Researchers connected through Isabella Leigh 1555–1595

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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.

Sources

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    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

Life Timeline

1555
Birth of Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh in Halifax, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, UK
Birth
1595
Death of Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh in Somme, Picardie, France
Death

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.

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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.

Isabella Leigh's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh PTP
1555–1595
Halifax, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, UK
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Grandparents
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Isabella Leigh's Descendants

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Isabella 11GGM Maria Lee Leigh PTP 1555–1595