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Henry "Harry" Leighton 1806–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1806

Birth Location: Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, United States

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Inknown

Father: Paul LEIGHTON

Mother: Phoebe GILMAN

Spouse(s): Ann Hanscom, Susan Tyler

Children(s): Aaron Leighton, Adrial Leighton, Affie Leighton, Phebe Leighton, Rebecca Leighton, Joel Leighton, Cornelius Leighton, Emily Leighton

The story of Henry "Harry" Leighton began in 1806 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, United States. In 1850, Henry "Harry" Leighton resided in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA. In 1860, Henry "Harry" Leighton resided in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Henry "Harry" Leighton married Ann Nancy Hanscom, Susan Tyler, and had children including Aaron Hanscom Leighton, Adrial N Leighton, Affie Nason Leighton, Cornelius Leighton, Emily Leighton, Joel Leighton, Phebe A Leighton, Rebecca E Leighton. Henry "Harry" Leighton passed away in 1870 in Inknown.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry "Harry" Leighton began in 1806 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
  • In 1850, Henry "Harry" Leighton resided in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
  • In 1860, Henry "Harry" Leighton resided in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
  • Henry "Harry" Leighton married Ann Nancy Hanscom, Susan Tyler, and had children including Aaron Hanscom Leighton, Adrial N Leighton, Affie Nason Leighton, Cornelius Leighton, Emily Leighton, Joel Leighton, Phebe A Leighton, Rebecca E Leighton.
  • Henry "Harry" Leighton passed away in 1870 in Inknown.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paul LEIGHTON
1770–1847
Birth Location: Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
PL
Phoebe GILMAN
1763–1816
Birth Location: Standish,Cumberland County,Maine
PG

Spouses(s)

Ann Hanscom
1806–1856
Birth Location: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
AH
Susan Tyler
1817–
Birth Location: Maine
ST

Children(s)

Aaron Leighton
1830–1913
Birth Location: Windham, Cumberland, Maine
AL
Adrial Leighton
1844–1902
Birth Location: Maine
AL
Affie Leighton
1847–1909
Birth Location: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
AL
Phebe Leighton
1839–
Birth Location: –
PL
Rebecca Leighton
1849–
Birth Location: –
RL
Joel Leighton
1832–
Birth Location: Maine
JL
Cornelius Leighton
1836–
Birth Location: Maine
CL
Emily Leighton
1845–1925
Birth Location: Maine
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Henry Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Henry Leighton
1806–1870
Birth Place: Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Parents
Paul LEIGHTON
1770–1847
Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Phoebe GILMAN
1763–1816
Standish,Cumberland County,Maine
Grandparents
George Leighton
1727–1807
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA
Dorothy Hall
1733–1777
Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Edward Gilman
1745–1792
Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Agnes Stevens
1748–1800
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Leighton
1696–1763
Susanna Chesley
1696–1786
Hatevil II
1708–1797
Sarah Furbush
1706–1790
Edward V
1703–1748
Phebe Hall
1706–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Leighton
1673–1718
Sarah Cromwell
1668–1753
Thomas Chesley
1664–1700
Ann Chesley
1666–1705
Marcy Cromwell
1681–
Daniel Furbish\Forbush
1664–1745
Dorothy Pray
1668–
Edward Gilman
1675–1749
Abigail Folsom
1676–1725
Ebenezer Hall
1677–1747
Jane Bumpas
1681–1747

Henry Leighton's Descendants

1.
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Henry ("Harry") Leighton (3 Sep 1806–1870) m. Ann ("Nancy") Hanscom (20 Jan 1806–27 Feb 1856) m. Susan Tyler (abt 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
      1. 1. Horace (Isaac) Leighton 1883–1921 m. Helena ("Lena" Ester) Goodridge 1901–1960
        1. 1. Lillian (Maybelle) Leighton 1919–1967 m. Richard (J (James Harry)) Dalton 1907–1996 m. Harold (Dresser Clark) Sr. 1911–1996
        2. 2. Edward (M) Leighton 1920–1981
        3. 3. Kenneth (H) Leighton 1921–1976 m. Mary (C) Spain 1917– m. Mae (Elizabeth) Dellinger 1917–1993
      2. 2. Howard (A) Leighton 1885–1964
    2. 2. Lionel Leighton 1862–1893 m. Mimmie (E) Leighton 1861–1912
      1. 1. Lewis (Johnson) Leighton 1891–1972 m. Marzilla (H.) Verrill 1895–1974
        1. 1. Lewis (W) Leighton 1919–
        2. 2. Yvonne (H) Leighton 1934–2003 m. Walter (C Haycock) Jr. 1931–2014 m. John (W.) McInnis 1937–2016
      2. 2. George (Frederick) Leighton 1887–1969 m. Eva ((Evie) L) Bickford 1891–1956
        1. 1. Eva ((Evie) M) Leighton 1907–1980 m. Peter (D) Latham 1899–1972 m. Harold (E.) Woodman 1911–1965
        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
        4. 4. Chester (L) Leighton 1914–1959 m. Glenys (A) Jones 1914–1974
        5. 5. Lionel (M.) Leighton 1918–1975 m. Rita (W) Lefevor 1916–1994
        6. 6. Harold (J) Leighton 1920–1922
    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–
      1. 1. Dorothea Titcom 1905–1905
    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
      1. 1. John (W) Irish 1903–1981 m. Marion (E) Hawkes 1902–1992
        1. 1. Olive (M) Irish 1925–2010 m. Ralph (Henry) Widger 1924–2008
      2. 2. Gertrude (I) Irish 1901–
      3. 3. Emily (Louise (Irish)) Barr 1914–1994
    2. 2. Cora (E.) Irish 1868–

Henry Leighton's Timeline

5 Records

1806
3 Sep 1806
Birth of Henry "Harry" Leighton in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, United States
1850
1850
Age 44
Henry "Harry" Leighton resided here in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
Henry "Harry" Leighton resided here in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Henry "Harry" Leighton resided here in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Death of Henry "Harry" Leighton in Inknown
Inknown

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1806
    Event Place: Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: M593_542; Page: 541A; Family History Library Film: 552041
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 803436
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 803436

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: M593_542; Page: 541A; Family History Library Film: 552041

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Inknown
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