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Lady Ann\Annes Yate of Leigh* 1555–1612

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Leigh* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 14 May 1555 · Leigh, Lancaster, England
Died 5 Jan 1612 · Leigh, Lancaster, England
Father Sir Richard Yate Of Leigh
Mother Lady Martha Ann Of Leigh
Spouse Richard Leach Leech
Children Ann Leach

Researchers connected through Lady Leigh* 1555–1612

and 5 more tree owners connected with Lady Leigh* 1555–1612

Biography

In 1555, Lady Ann, Annes Yate of Leigh entered the world in Leigh, Lancaster, England, born to sir richard yate of leigh and lady martha ann of leigh. Lady Ann, Annes Yate of Leigh married richard leach leech, and had children including ann leach. Lady Ann, Annes Yate of Leigh passed away in 1612 in Leigh, Lancaster, England.

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Life Timeline

1555
Birth of Lady Ann, Annes Yate of Leigh in Leigh, Lancaster, England
Birth
1612
Death of Lady Ann, Annes Yate of Leigh in Leigh, Lancaster, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Leigh*

This ancestor line traces from Standlake, West Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England (1500) to Leigh, Lancaster, England (1555) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Leigh* (1555–1612) was born in Leigh, Lancaster, England and died in Leigh, Lancaster, England. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 4 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 Leigh*'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Ann\Annes Yate of Leigh* PTP
1555–1612
Leigh, Lancaster, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Leigh*'s Descendants

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Lady Ann\Annes Yate of Leigh* PTP 1555–1612