Sir Knight Thomas, Lord Alderman, Sheriff & Mayor of London, Leigh 1509–1572
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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: A — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sir Leigh 1509–1572
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1509, Sir Knight Thomas, Lord Alderman, Sheriff & Mayor of London, Leigh entered the world in Stoneleigh, Warwick, England, born to rogier lord leigh van rushall rushall of wellington and lady alice trafford. Sir Knight Thomas, Lord Alderman, Sheriff & Mayor of London, Leigh married dame alice barker, and had children including lady alice leigh. Sir Knight Thomas, Lord Alderman, Sheriff & Mayor of London, Leigh passed away in 1572 in Hopton Castle, Wolverton, Shropshire, England.
Sources
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1Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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2Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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3Record General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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6Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Leigh
This ancestor line traces from Wellington, Herefordshire, England (1483) to Stoneleigh, Warwick, England (1509) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Leigh (1509–1572) was born in Stoneleigh, Warwick, England and died in Hopton Castle, Wolverton, Shropshire, England. 12 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
Sir Leigh's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record