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George Leighton 1727–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1727

Birth Location: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA

Death Date: 13 Feb 1807

Death Location: Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Father: Thomas Leighton

Mother: Susanna Chesley

Spouse(s): Dorothy Hall

Children(s): Pelatiah Leighton, Paul LEIGHTON, David Leighton, Silas Leighton, Hatevil Leighton, Jedediah Leighton

In 1727, George Leighton entered the world in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA, born to Thomas Leighton And Susanna Chesley. George Leighton married Dorothy Hall, and had children including David Leighton, Hatevil Leighton, Jedediah Leighton, Paul Leighton, Pelatiah Leighton, Silas Leighton. George Leighton passed away in 1807 in Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1727, George Leighton entered the world in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA, born to Thomas Leighton And Susanna Chesley.
  • George Leighton married Dorothy Hall, and had children including David Leighton, Hatevil Leighton, Jedediah Leighton, Paul Leighton, Pelatiah Leighton, Silas Leighton.
  • George Leighton passed away in 1807 in Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

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George Leighton's Ancestors

Self
George Leighton
1727–1807
Birth Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
Parents
Thomas Leighton
1696–1763
Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Susanna Chesley
1696–1786
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Grandparents
John Leighton
1673–1718
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Sarah Cromwell
1668–1753
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Thomas Chesley
1664–1700
Durham, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USA
Ann Chesley
1666–1705
Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Leighton
1635–1710
Elizabeth Nutter
1646–1674
Capt Cromwell
1634–1708
Elizabeth Leighton
1646–1708
Thomas Chesley
1644–1697
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Leighton
1604–1672
Joanna
1607–1703
Hatevil Nutter
1603–1675
Ann Ayers
1608–1675
1616–1673
Alice Weeks
1591–1648
Thomas Leighton
1604–1672
Joanna
1607–1703

George Leighton's Descendants

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George Leighton (18 Nov 1727–13 Feb 1807) m. Dorothy Hall (28 August 1733–September 1777)
  1. 1. Pelatiah Leighton 1753–1817 m. Elizabeth Alden 1754–1826
    1. 1. John Leighton 1775–1854 m. Leonice Sawyer 1772–1850
      1. 1. Mary Leighton 1798–1864 m. Samuel Cobb 1790–1871
        1. 1. Dorcas (Ellen) Cobb 1831–1905 m. Aaron (Hanscom) Leighton 1830–1913
        2. 2. Samuel (Cobb) Jr 1827–1896 m. Lucinda Libby 1825–1886
  2. 2. Paul LEIGHTON 1770–1847 m. Phoebe GILMAN 1763–1816
    1. 1. Henry ("Harry") Leighton 1806–1870 m. Ann ("Nancy") Hanscom 1806–1856 m. Susan Tyler 1817–
      1. 1. Aaron (Hanscom) Leighton 1830–1913 m. Dorcas (Ellen) Cobb 1831–1905
        1. 1. Charles (H) Leighton 1855–1925 m. Clara (Mabel) Cobb 1863–1945 m. Alice (L (Stevens)) Verrill 1873–1956
        2. 2. Lionel Leighton 1862–1893 m. Mimmie (E) Leighton 1861–1912
        3. 3. Frederick (W.) Leighton 1872–
        4. 4. Leona (Lizett) Leighton 1860–
      2. 2. Adrial (N.) Leighton 1844–1902 m. Abbie Whitney 1858–
        1. 1. Frank (A.) Leighton 1873–
      3. 3. Affie (Nason) Leighton 1847–1909 m. Charles (F) Titcomb 1847–
        1. 1. Mary (P.) Titcomb 1871–1961
        2. 2. Charles (W.) Titcomb 1874–1951 m. Ella (Josephine) Fountain 1886–
        3. 3. Grace Titcomb 1875–1959
        4. 4. Emeline (Gerturde) Titcomb 1878–1883
        5. 5. Affie (I) Titcomb 1880–
      4. 4. Phebe (A.) Leighton 1839–
      5. 5. Rebecca (E.) Leighton 1849–
      6. 6. Joel Leighton 1832–
      7. 7. Cornelius Leighton 1836–
      8. 8. Emily Leighton 1845–1925 m. John (S) Irish 1835–1907
        1. 1. Frank (P) Irish 1878–1946 m. Charlotte (E (Irish)) Caswell 1879–1937
        2. 2. Cora (E.) Irish 1868–
  3. 3. David Leighton –1825
  4. 4. Silas Leighton –1856
  5. 5. Hatevil Leighton 1760–1806
  6. 6. Jedediah Leighton 1757–1851

George Leighton's Timeline

2 Records

1727
18 Nov 1727
Birth of George Leighton in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
1807
13 Feb 1807
Age 80
Death of George Leighton in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1727
    Event Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1807
    Event Place: Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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