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Edward Leighton 1803–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 June 1803

Birth Location: Wales

Death Date: April 1862

Death Location: Wales

Father: William Leighton

Mother: Ann Parry

Spouse(s): Sarah Leighton

Children(s): William Leighton, Anne Leighton

The story of Edward Leighton began in 1803 in Wales. In 1851, Edward Leighton resided in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. Edward Leighton married Sarah Leighton, and had children including Anne Leighton, William Leighton. Edward Leighton passed away in 1862 in Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Leighton began in 1803 in Wales.
  • In 1851, Edward Leighton resided in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales.
  • Edward Leighton married Sarah Leighton, and had children including Anne Leighton, William Leighton.
  • Edward Leighton passed away in 1862 in Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Edward Leighton
1803–1862
Birth Place: Wales
Parents
William Leighton
1774–1815
Flintshire, Wales
Ann Parry
1773–1830
Holywell North Wales
Grandparents
William Leighton
1732–1811
Wales
Elizabeth Evans
1743–1822
Wales
Jacob Parry
1750–
Wales
Ann Roberts
1750–1816
Wales
Great-Grandparents
William Leighton
1695–
Elizabeth Jones
1695–1785
John Roberts
1720–
Jane Hanks
1730–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Leighton
1655–1705
Ann Watkins
1665–1728
Abraham Jones
1675–1730
Margaret Humphrey
1675–1738

Edward Leighton's Descendants

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Edward Leighton (1 June 1803–April 1862) m. Sarah Leighton (abt 1807–)
  1. 1. William Leighton 1829–
  2. 2. Anne Leighton 1834–1901

Edward Leighton's Timeline

5 Records

1803
1 June 1803
Birth of Edward Leighton in Wales
Wales
1803
4 Jun 1803
Edward Leighton was baptized in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
1851
1851
Age 48
Edward Leighton resided here in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
1861
1861
Age 58
Edward Leighton resided here in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
1862
April 1862
Age 59
Death of Edward Leighton in Wales
Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 June 1803
    Event Place: Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4269; Folio: 71; Page: 18; GSU roll: 543259
    [2] 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2500; Folio: 628; Page: 12; GSU roll: 104264-104265
    [3] Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Flintshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: P30-1-5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1803
    Event Place: Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source: Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Flintshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: P30-1-5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2500; Folio: 628; Page: 12; GSU roll: 104264-104265

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 Wales Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 4269; Folio: 71; Page: 18; GSU roll: 543259

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1862
    Event Place: Wales
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

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