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Hannah Leighton 1770–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 JUL 1770

Birth Location: Steuben, Maine (Washington)

Death Date: AFT 23 FEB 1862

Death Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)

Father: Samuel Leighton

Mother: Dorcas Bunker

Spouse(s): Moses Worcester

Children(s): Amos Worcester, Mary Worcester, Judith Worcester, Hannah Worcester, Abigail Worcester, Moses Worcester, Louisa Worcester

In 1770, Hannah Leighton entered the world in Steuben, Maine (Washington), born to Samuel Leighton And Dorcas Bunker. In 1850, Hannah Leighton resided in Columbia, Maine (Washington). Hannah Leighton married Moses Worcester, and had children including Abigail Worcester, Amos Worcester, Hannah Worcester, Judith Worcester, Louisa S Worcester, Mary W Worcester, Moses Alden Worcester. Hannah Leighton passed away in 1862 in Columbia, Maine (Washington).

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Biography

  • In 1770, Hannah Leighton entered the world in Steuben, Maine (Washington), born to Samuel Leighton And Dorcas Bunker.
  • In 1850, Hannah Leighton resided in Columbia, Maine (Washington).
  • Hannah Leighton married Moses Worcester, and had children including Abigail Worcester, Amos Worcester, Hannah Worcester, Judith Worcester, Louisa S Worcester, Mary W Worcester, Moses Alden Worcester.
  • Hannah Leighton passed away in 1862 in Columbia, Maine (Washington).

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Leighton
1729–1812
Birth Location: Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
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Dorcas Bunker
1734–1799
Birth Location: Madbury, New Hampshire Strafford)
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Spouses(s)

Moses Worcester
1765–1855
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Children(s)

Amos Worcester
1796–1876
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Mary Worcester
1792–1887
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Judith Worcester
1794–1869
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Hannah Worcester
1802–1880
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Abigail Worcester
1808–1901
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Moses Worcester
1810–1879
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Louisa Worcester
1816–1881
Birth Location: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
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Hannah Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Hannah Leighton
1770–1862
Birth Place: Steuben, Maine (Washington)
Parents
Samuel Leighton
1729–1812
Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
Dorcas Bunker
1734–1799
Madbury, New Hampshire Strafford)
Grandparents
Thomas Leighton
1696–1763
Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
Susanna Chesley
1696–1786
Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
Zachariah Bunker
1706–1741
New Hampshire USA
Deborah Varney
1709–1741
Dover, New Hampshire (Strafford)
Great-Grandparents
John Leighton
1675–1718
Sarah Cromwell
1668–
Thomas Chesley
1664–1708
Ann Huntress
1675–
John Bunker
1669–1706
Dorcas Field
1677–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Leighton
1642–1710
Elizabeth Nutter
1646–1674
Phillip Cromwell
1634–1708
Elizabeth Leighton
1647–1712
Thomas Chesley
1644–1697
Elizabeth Thomas
1650–1701
George Huntress
1643–1715
Mary Nott
1648–

Hannah Leighton's Descendants

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Hannah Leighton (31 JUL 1770–AFT 23 FEB 1862) m. Moses Worcester (10 FEB 1765–AFT 13 OCT 1855)
  1. 1. Amos Worcester 1796–1876 m. Sarah Ward 1796– m. Judith Nash 1798–1880
    1. 1. John (Palmer) Worcester 1827–1887 m. Ann Small 1827–1896
      1. 1. Lomena (or Lomenia Miranda) Worcester 1869–1928 m. Roland (Van Buren) Young 1865–1920
        1. 1. Irving (H.) Young 1903–1936 m. Dorothy (A.) Ware 1907–1977
        2. 2. Bessie (M.) Young 1908–
        3. 3. Howard (M.) Young 1889–
        4. 4. Marcia (E.) Young 1894–
        5. 5. Julia (B.) Young 1892–
      2. 2. Emily (J.) Worcester 1861–
      3. 3. John (Palmer) Worcester 1863–1914
      4. 4. Charles (C.) Worcester 1866–1950
      5. 5. Leander (Knowles) Worcester 1852–
      6. 6. Julia (Emma) Worcester 1858–1945
      7. 7. Amos Worcester 1848–1911
      8. 8. Ambrose (L.) Worcester 1855–1861
    2. 2. James Worcester 1825– m. Elsey ((MNU)) Worcester 1826–
      1. 1. Fidelia (or Phidelia) Worcester 1847–
      2. 2. Philena (S.) Worcester 1849–
      3. 3. James (L.) Worcester 1854–
    3. 3. Moses Worcester 1830– m. Abigail (L. (MNU)) Worcester 1823–
      1. 1. Jane Worcester 1854–
      2. 2. George (L.) Worcester 1857–
      3. 3. Wesley (W.) Worcester 1860–
    4. 4. Anna Worcester 1833–
  2. 2. Mary (W.) Worcester 1792–1887
  3. 3. Judith Worcester 1794–1869
  4. 4. Hannah Worcester 1802–1880
  5. 5. Abigail Worcester 1808–1901
  6. 6. Moses (Alden) Worcester 1810–1879
  7. 7. Louisa (S.) Worcester 1816–1881

Hannah Leighton's Timeline

4 Records

1770
31 JUL 1770
Birth of Hannah Leighton in Steuben, Maine (Washington)
Steuben, Maine (Washington)
1850
1850
Age 80
Hannah Leighton resided here in Columbia, Maine (Washington)
Columbia, Maine (Washington)
1862
23 FEB 1862
Age 92
Death of Hannah Leighton in Columbia, Maine (Washington)
Columbia, Maine (Washington)
1862
AFT 23 FEB 1862
Age 92
Burial of Hannah Leighton in Columbia, Maine (Washington)
Columbia, Maine (Washington)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 JUL 1770
    Event Place: Steuben, Maine (Washington)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 Census, Pg. 114a (20 of 28) - 17 Aug 1850
    [2] Pedigree Resource File - LDS, FamilySearch ( : accessed 2016-12-19), entry for Samuel Leighton.
    [3] Www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave, database and images ( : accessed 03 February 2020), memorial page for Rev Moses Worcester, II (10 Feb 1765–13 Oct 1855), Find A Grave Memorial no. 26149194, citing Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, Washington County, Maine, USA ; Maintained by Sandy VanderTol (contributor 47946311) .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
    Record Source: 1850 Census, Pg. 114a (20 of 28) - 17 Aug 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 FEB 1862
    Event Place: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
    Record Source: Www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave, database and images ( : accessed 03 February 2020), memorial page for Rev Moses Worcester, II (10 Feb 1765–13 Oct 1855), Find A Grave Memorial no. 26149194, citing Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, Washington County, Maine, USA ; Maintained by Sandy VanderTol (contributor 47946311) .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: AFT 23 FEB 1862
    Event Place: Columbia, Maine (Washington)
    Record Source: Www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave, database and images ( : accessed 03 February 2020), memorial page for Rev Moses Worcester, II (10 Feb 1765–13 Oct 1855), Find A Grave Memorial no. 26149194, citing Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, Washington County, Maine, USA ; Maintained by Sandy VanderTol (contributor 47946311) .
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