YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Fanny Leigh 1862–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1862

Birth Location: Westleigh, Lancashire, England / Dukinfield, Cheshire, England

Death Date: Dec 1941

Death Location: Bucklow, Cheshire, England

Father: Phoebe Richardson

Mother:

Spouse(s): Edward Hitchen, John Higginbottom

Children(s): Sydney Higginbottom, Elice Higginbottom, Margery Higginbottom, Mildred Higginbottom, Elsie Higginbottom, Edna Hitchen

In 1862, Fanny Leigh entered the world in Westleigh, Lancashire, England Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, born to Phoebe Richardson And James Higginbottom. In 1891, Fanny Leigh resided in Leigh, Christchurch, Pennington, Lancashire, Engla. Fanny Leigh married Edward Woolley Hitchen, John H Higginbottom, and had children including Edna Hitchen, Elice Higginbottom, Elsie Higginbottom, Margery Higginbottom, Mildred Higginbottom, Sydney Higginbottom. Fanny Leigh/ passed away in 1941 in Bucklow, Cheshire, England.

Find more search results for Fanny Leigh
FL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1862, Fanny Leigh entered the world in Westleigh, Lancashire, England / Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, born to Phoebe Richardson And James Higginbottom.
  • In 1891, Fanny Leigh resided in Leigh, Christchurch, Pennington, Lancashire, Engla.
  • Fanny Leigh married Edward Woolley Hitchen, John H Higginbottom, and had children including Edna Hitchen, Elice Higginbottom, Elsie Higginbottom, Margery Higginbottom, Mildred Higginbottom, Sydney Higginbottom.
  • Fanny Leigh passed away in 1941 in Bucklow, Cheshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Fanny Leigh's Ancestors

Self
Fanny Leigh
1862–1941
Birth Place: Westleigh, Lancashire, England / Dukinfield, Cheshire, England
Parents
Phoebe Richardson
1825–1891
Pennington, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
William Richardson
1794–1866
Pennington, Lancashire, England
Mary Hurst
1787–1869
West Leigh, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Fanny Leigh's Descendants

1.
FL
Fanny Leigh (1862–Dec 1941) m. Edward (Woolley) Hitchen (abt 1875–12 Jun 1924) m. John (H) Higginbottom (abt 1863–)
  1. 1. Sydney Higginbottom 1887–
  2. 2. Elice Higginbottom 1890–
  3. 3. Margery Higginbottom 1895–
  4. 4. Mildred Higginbottom 1901–
  5. 5. Elsie Higginbottom 1890–
  6. 6. Edna Hitchen 1904–

Fanny Leigh's Timeline

5 Records

1862
1862
Birth of Fanny Leigh in Westleigh, Lancashire, England / Dukinfield, Cheshire, England
Westleigh, Lancashire, England / Dukinfield, Cheshire, England
1885
October 1885
Age 23
Fanny Leigh was married in West Derby, Lancashire, United Kingdom
West Derby, Lancashire, United Kingdom
1891
1891
Age 29
Fanny Leigh resided here in Leigh, Christchurch, Pennington, Lancashire, England
Leigh, Christchurch, Pennington, Lancashire, England
1901
1901
Age 39
Fanny Leigh resided here in Droylsden, Lancashire, England
Droylsden, Lancashire, England
1941
Dec 1941
Age 79
Death of Fanny Leigh in Bucklow, Cheshire, England
Bucklow, Cheshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Westleigh, Lancashire, England / Dukinfield, Cheshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns
    [2] 1891 England Census
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3788; Folio: 9; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1885
    Event Place: West Derby, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Leigh, Christchurch, Pennington, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Droylsden, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3788; Folio: 9; Page: 9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1941
    Event Place: Bucklow, Cheshire, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE