Who was Lydia Leonard?

Lydia Leonard (1712–1760) was born in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony and died in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Lydia Stanton Leonard 1712–1760

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jul 1712 · Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony

Died 3 May 1760 · Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony

Father John Stanton (1750–1818)

Mother Mary Starkweather

Siblings Anna Stanton, Benjamin Stanton, Daniel Stanton, David Stanton, Huldah Stanton Bailey, Jabez Stanton, James Stanton, John Stanton Iii, Joseph Stanton, Lt Samuel Stanton Sr, Mary Stanton, Robert Stanton, Sarah Stanton

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Stanton

1750–1818

Mary Starkweather

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Lydia Stanton Leonard was born in 1712 in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony, the child of john stanton and mary starkweather. Lydia Stanton Leonard passed away in 1760 in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony.

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1712

Birth of Lydia Stanton Leonard in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony

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1760

Death of Lydia Stanton Leonard in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Leonard

This ancestor line traces from Wye, Ashford Borough, Kent, England (1453) to Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony (1712) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Leonard (1712–1760) was born in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony and died in Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony. 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 Lydia 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 8 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.
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