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George Frederick Leighton 1887–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1887

Birth Location: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA

Death Date: 19 October 1969

Death Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Father: Lionel Leighton

Mother: Mimmie Leighton

Spouse(s): Eva Bickford

Children(s): Eva Leighton, George Leighton, Margarite Leighton, Chester Leighton, Lionel Leighton, Harold Leighton

In 1887, George Frederick Leighton entered the world in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA, born to Lionel Leighton And Mimmie E Leighton. In 1900, George Frederick Leighton resided in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA. In 1920, George Frederick Leighton resided in Portland Ward 1, Cumberland, Maine, USA. George Frederick Leighton married Eva Evie L Bickford, and had children including Chester L Leighton, Eva Evie M Leighton, George E Leighton, Harold J Leighton, Lionel M Leighton, Margarite M Leighton. George Frederick Leighton passed away in 1969 in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, George Frederick Leighton entered the world in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA, born to Lionel Leighton And Mimmie E Leighton.
  • In 1900, George Frederick Leighton resided in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
  • In 1920, George Frederick Leighton resided in Portland Ward 1, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
  • George Frederick Leighton married Eva Evie L Bickford, and had children including Chester L Leighton, Eva Evie M Leighton, George E Leighton, Harold J Leighton, Lionel M Leighton, Margarite M Leighton.
  • George Frederick Leighton passed away in 1969 in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lionel Leighton
1862–1893
Birth Location: Maine
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Mimmie Leighton
1861–1912
Birth Location: Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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Spouses(s)

Eva Bickford
1891–1956
Birth Location: Portland, Maine
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Children(s)

Eva Leighton
1907–1980
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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George Leighton
1908–1987
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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Margarite Leighton
1910–1995
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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Chester Leighton
1914–1959
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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Lionel Leighton
1918–1975
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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Harold Leighton
1920–1922
Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
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George Leighton's Ancestors

Self
George Leighton
1887–1969
Birth Place: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Parents
Lionel Leighton
1862–1893
Maine
Mimmie (E) Leighton
1861–1912
Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Aaron (Hanscom) Leighton
1830–1913
Windham, Cumberland, Maine
Dorcas (Ellen) Cobb
1831–1905
Windham, Cumberland Co., Maine
Great-Grandparents
Henry Leighton
1806–1870
Ann Hanscom
1806–1856
Samuel Cobb
1790–1871
Mary Leighton
1798–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Paul LEIGHTON
1770–1847
Phoebe GILMAN
1763–1816
Aaron Hanscom
1774–1853
Rebecca Akers
1768–1850
Ephraim Cobb
1756–1827
Sarah Parker
1755–1850
John Leighton
1775–1854
Leonice Sawyer
1772–1850

George Leighton's Descendants

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George (Frederick) Leighton (18 May 1887–19 October 1969) m. Eva ((Evie) L) Bickford (9 Nov 1891–19 February 1956)
  1. 1. Eva ((Evie) M) Leighton 1907–1980 m. Peter (D) Latham 1899–1972 m. Harold (E.) Woodman 1911–1965
    1. 1. Ilene (Eunice) Latham 1923–2002
    2. 2. Lorraine (Loie) Latham 1929–1990 m. Kenneth (E Sanborn) Sr 1926–1996
      1. 1. Kenneth (E) Sanborn 1948–1997
    3. 3. Dorothy Latham 1924–1994 m. Orville (Eugene) Heck 1922–2002
    4. 4. Marguerite Latham 1926– m. Walter (J) Tatarcuzk 1923–1988
      1. 1. Eva (M) Tatarcuzk 1947–2022
    5. 5. Peter (D.) Latham 1928–2022 m. Nadine Atchison –2014
    6. 6. Harold (J.) Woodman 1938–1995
    7. 7. John (F) Woodman 1944–2005
    8. 8. Jane (Ruth) Latham 1935–2004 m. Ronald (I) Mishio 1935–2017
  2. 2. George (E) Leighton 1908–1987 m. Irene (L) Hamm 1903–
  3. 3. Margarite (M) Leighton 1910–1995 m. John (S Wildes) Sr 1902–1965
    1. 1. John (S Wildes) Jr 1927–2013 m. Annie (Laurie) Reynolds 1930–2019
    2. 2. Charlotte (B) Wildes 1928–2019 m. Charles (H) Hersey 1928–2004
      1. 1. Stephen (Whitten) Hersey 1950–2016 m. Charlotte (B.) Wildes 1928–2019
    3. 3. Eva (L) Wildes 1930–2013 m. Leslie (Edward) Nutting 1930–2009
  4. 4. Chester (L) Leighton 1914–1959 m. Glenys (A) Jones 1914–1974
    1. 1. Chester (L Leighton) Jr 1934–2006 m. Gloria (H) Deschaine –2017
    2. 2. Benjamin (F) Leighton 1937–2002
    3. 3. Norman (R) Leighton 1935–2017 m. Josephine (C) Viscone 1936–2020
    4. 4. Shirley (A) Leighton 1945–2007
    5. 5. Charles (Aaron) Leighton 1943–2019
    6. 6. James (E) Leighton 1946–2016
  5. 5. Lionel (M.) Leighton 1918–1975 m. Rita (W) Lefevor 1916–1994
    1. 1. Lionel (M) Leighton 1944–2013
    2. 2. Marcella (R) Leighton 1946–2011
  6. 6. Harold (J) Leighton 1920–1922

George Leighton's Timeline

9 Records

1887
18 May 1887
Birth of George Frederick Leighton in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
George Frederick Leighton resided here in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
George Frederick Leighton resided here in Portland Ward 1, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Portland Ward 1, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
George Frederick Leighton resided here in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
George Frederick Leighton resided here in Portland, Cumberland, Maine
Portland, Cumberland, Maine
1940
1940
Age 53
George Frederick Leighton resided here in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
George Frederick Leighton resided here in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 64
George Frederick Leighton resided here in Maine
Maine
1969
19 October 1969
Age 82
Death of George Frederick Leighton in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1887
    Event Place: Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; Pre 1892 Delayed Returns; Roll Number: 65
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01475; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 3-60
    [3] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland Ward 1, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T625_639; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 28
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2340565
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maine; Registration County: Cumberland; Roll: 1654014; Draft Board: 1
    [8] Maine, Death Index, 1960-1997
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240591
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240591

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland Ward 1, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland Ward 1, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T625_639; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 28

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2340565

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01475; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 3-60

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: m-t0627-01475; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 3-60

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Portland, Cumberland

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Maine
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maine; Registration County: Cumberland; Roll: 1654014; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 October 1969
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Maine, Death Index, 1960-1997
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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