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Harry Vernon Leigh 1880–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1880

Birth Location: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 29 Dec 1947

Death Location: Vienna, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Father: Lewis Leigh

Mother: Annie Smith

Spouse(s): Emily Day

Children(s): William Sr, Mercer Leigh, Alfred Leigh, Mary Robeson

The story of Harry Vernon Leigh began in 1880 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Harry Vernon Leigh resided in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Harry Vernon Leigh resided in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA. Harry Vernon Leigh married Emily Elizabeth Emma Day, and had children including Alfred Day Leigh, Mary Robeson, Mercer Vernon Leigh, William Lewis Leigh Sr. Harry Vernon Leigh passed away in 1947 in Vienna, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Harry Vernon Leigh began in 1880 in Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Harry Vernon Leigh resided in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Harry Vernon Leigh resided in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
  • Harry Vernon Leigh married Emily Elizabeth Emma Day, and had children including Alfred Day Leigh, Mary Robeson, Mercer Vernon Leigh, William Lewis Leigh Sr.
  • Harry Vernon Leigh passed away in 1947 in Vienna, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Leigh
1847–1897
Birth Location: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
LL
Annie Smith
1845–1933
Birth Location: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

Emily Day
1880–1924
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
ED

Children(s)

William Sr
1908–1993
Birth Location: Kenmore, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
WS
Mercer Leigh
1902–1981
Birth Location: Vienna, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
ML
Alfred Leigh
1905–1976
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
AL
Mary Robeson
1911–2004
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MR

Harry Leigh's Ancestors

Self
Harry Leigh
1880–1947
Birth Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Parents
Lewis Cass Leigh
1847–1897
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Annie (Elizabeth) Smith
1845–1933
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alfred Leigh
1818–1899
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Mary (Eshby) Oliver
1822–1898
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Marmaduke Leigh
1755–1822
Ann Richards
–1865
James Oliver
1788–1878
Mary Nalley
1792–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvanus Lay\Leigh
1735–1785
Jemima Cockrill
1735–1816

Harry Leigh's Descendants

1.
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Harry (Vernon) Leigh (21 Feb 1880–29 Dec 1947) m. Emily (Elizabeth " Emma") Day (30 May 1880–7 June 1924)
  1. 1. William (Lewis Leigh) Sr 1908–1993 m. Frances (S) Leigh 1921–1989
  2. 2. Mercer (Vernon) Leigh 1902–1981
  3. 3. Alfred (Day) Leigh 1905–1976
  4. 4. Mary Robeson 1911–2004

Harry Leigh's Timeline

10 Records

1880
21 Feb 1880
Birth of Harry Vernon Leigh in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 37
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia
Providence, Fairfax, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Harry Vernon Leigh resided here in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
1947
29 Dec 1947
Age 67
Death of Harry Vernon Leigh in Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1880
    Event Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Virginia
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T627_4261; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 30-28A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T625_1886; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 595
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: 2442; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 871.0; FHL microfilm: 2342176
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Fairfax; Roll: 1984712
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: 1707; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1241707
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T624_1628; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375641
    [8] District of Columbia, Select Marriages
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: 1707; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1241707

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T624_1628; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375641

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Fairfax; Roll: 1984712

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T625_1886; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 595

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: 2442; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 871.0; FHL microfilm: 2342176

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T627_4261; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 30-28A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Providence, Fairfax, Virginia; Roll: T627_4261; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 30-28A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1947
    Event Place: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vienna, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012
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