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Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard-Leighton 1556–1626

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Gerrard-Leighton 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 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1556 · St James, Garlickhithe, London, England
Died 5 Jun 1626 · Alberbury, Shropshire, England
Father Dame Elizabeth Gresham Rowe
Spouse Lord Knight Thomas Leighton
Children Anne Leighton, Elizabeth Leighton, Mary Leighton, Sir Robert Leighton, Thomas Robert Leighton

Researchers connected through Lady Gerrard-Leighton 1556–1626

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Biography

The story of Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard-Leighton began in 1556 in St James, Garlickhithe, London, England. Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard-Leighton married lord knight thomas leighton, and had children including anne leighton, elizabeth leighton, mary leighton, sir robert leighton, thomas robert leighton. Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard-Leighton passed away in 1626 in Alberbury, Shropshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1556
Birth of Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard-Leighton in St James, Garlickhithe, London, England
Birth
1626
Death of Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard-Leighton in Alberbury, Shropshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Gerrard-Leighton

This ancestor line traces from Chellaston, Devonshire, England (1538) to St James, Garlickhithe, London, England (1556) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Gerrard-Leighton (1556–1626) was born in St James, Garlickhithe, London, England and died in Alberbury, Shropshire, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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.

Lady Gerrard-Leighton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Mary Elizabeth Gerrard-Leighton PTP
1556–1626
St James, Garlickhithe, London, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Gerrard-Leighton's Descendants

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