Who was Thomas Leigh?

Thomas Leigh (1651–1716) was born in Coton, Shropshire, England and died in Line, Webster, Nebraska, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Lee Leigh 1651–1716

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1651 · Coton, Shropshire, England

Died 14 Mar 1716 · Line, Webster, Nebraska, United States

Father Thomas Lee

Mother Dorothy Eldred

Spouse Mary Scott Blount

Children David Lee Sr

Siblings Eldred Lancelot Lee

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In 1651, Thomas Lee Leigh entered the world in Coton, Shropshire, England, born to thomas lee and dorothy eldred. Thomas Lee Leigh married mary scott blount, and had children including david lee sr. Thomas Lee Leigh passed away in 1716 in Line, Webster, Nebraska, United States.

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Birth of Thomas Lee Leigh in Coton, Shropshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Leigh

This ancestor line traces from Surrey, England (1570) to Coton, Shropshire, England (1651) across 4 generations.

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: Thomas Leigh (1651–1716) was born in Coton, Shropshire, England and died in Line, Webster, Nebraska, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.
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Thomas Lee Leigh PTP

1651–1716

Coton, Shropshire, England