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George William Napier Leighton 1873–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Bet. Oct–Dec 1873

Birth Location: North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 23 May 1914

Death Location: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Father: George Leighton

Mother: Sarah Leighton

Spouse(s): Margaret Thomas

Children(s): George Leighton

In 1873, George William Napier Leighton entered the world in North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, born to George William Napier Leighton And Sarah Gibson Leighton. In 1891, George William Napier Leighton resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. George William Napier Leighton married Margaret Thomas, and had children including George William Napier Leighton. George William Napier Leighton passed away in 1914 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • In 1873, George William Napier Leighton entered the world in North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, born to George William Napier Leighton And Sarah Gibson Leighton.
  • In 1891, George William Napier Leighton resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
  • George William Napier Leighton married Margaret Thomas, and had children including George William Napier Leighton.
  • George William Napier Leighton passed away in 1914 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Leighton's Ancestors

Self
George Leighton
1873–1914
Birth Place: North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
Parents
George William Napier Leighton
1842–1905
Holywell, Northumberland, England
Sarah (Gibson) Leighton
1844–
North Shields, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
George Leighton
1816–
Gateshead Fell, Durham, England, United Kingdom
Margaret Harcufs
1805–
North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
Andrew Gibson
1798–
Northld, No Shields
Rachel Wilson
1806–
Hartley, Northumberland
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Leighton
1786–
Mary Young
1785–
Joseph Harcufs
1780–
Thomas *Wilson
1766–1831
Rachel *Wilson
1769–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Leighton's Descendants

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George (William Napier) Leighton (Bet. Oct–Dec 1873–23 May 1914) m. Margaret Thomas (1869–1904)
  1. 1. George (William Napier) Leighton 1886–

George Leighton's Timeline

3 Records

1873
Bet. Oct–Dec 1873
Birth of George William Napier Leighton in North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
1891
1891
Age 18
George William Napier Leighton resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1914
23 May 1914
Age 41
Death of George William Napier Leighton in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Bet. Oct–Dec 1873
    Event Place: North Shields, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4227; Folio: 18; Page: 29; GSU roll: 6099337
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 4227; Folio: 18; Page: 29; GSU roll: 6099337

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1914
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index

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