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Benjamin LEIGH 1754 – 1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1754

Birth Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Death Date: 22 Nov 1832

Death Location: Salem, Meigs, Ohio, United States

Father: Benjamin Leigh

Mother: Maersje Bant

Spouse(s): Abigail PIERCE

Children(s): Mary Leigh

In 1754, Benjamin LEIGH entered the world in Halifax, Nova Scotia, born to Benjamin Leigh and Maersje Bant. Benjamin LEIGH married Abigail PIERCE, and had children including Mary Leigh. Benjamin LEIGH passed away in 1832 in Salem, Meigs, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1754, Benjamin LEIGH entered the world in Halifax, Nova Scotia, born to Benjamin Leigh and Maersje Bant.
  • Benjamin LEIGH married Abigail PIERCE, and had children including Mary Leigh.
  • Benjamin LEIGH passed away in 1832 in Salem, Meigs, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Leigh
1720 – 1776
Birth Location: London, London, England
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Maersje Bant
1731 – 1760
Birth Location: New York, United States
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Spouses(s)

Abigail PIERCE
1754 – 1837
Birth Location: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Children(s)

Mary Leigh
1778 – 1860
Birth Location: Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Benjamin LEIGH's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin LEIGH
1754 – 1832
Birth Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Parents
Benjamin Leigh
1720 – 1776
London, London, England
Maersje Bant
1731 – 1760
New York, United States
Grandparents
Robert Leigh
Mrs. (Robert) Leigh
1703 –
Dunster, Somerset, England
Pieter Bant
1705 – 1745
Catalyntje Meyer
Great-Grandparents
Pieter Bant
1674 – 1748
Marrje Wyt
– 1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jan Brandt
1645 –
Maritien Mabie
1652 – 1693

Benjamin LEIGH's Descendants

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Benjamin LEIGH (13 Jun 1754 – 22 Nov 1832) m. Abigail PIERCE (17 Mar 1754 – 11 Aug 1837)
  1. 1. Mary Leigh (8 Mar 1778 – 17 Jun 1860) m. Jacob Swett (2 Jan 1775 – 12 Aug 1873)
    1. 1. Benjamin (Lee) Swett (7 Sep 1804 – 22 Jun 1887) m. Eleanor Conner (21 Nov 1801 – 22 Nov 1881)
      1. 1. Isaac (Conner) SWETT (17 Mar 1828 – 16 Dec 1903) m. Mary (W.) BOBO (02 February 1842 – 31 May 1895)
        1. 1. Mary (Katherine) Swett (23 July 1866 – 24 October 1930) m. Charles (Megan) RADCLIFF (11 February 1864 – 04 April 1935)

Benjamin LEIGH's Timeline

2 Records

1754
13 Jun 1754
Birth of Benjamin LEIGH in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
1832
22 Nov 1832
Age 78
Death of Benjamin LEIGH in Salem, Meigs, Ohio, United States
Salem, Meigs, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1754
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 299

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1832
    Event Place: Salem, Meigs, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 299
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