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Henry Light 1770–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Dutchess, New York, United States

Death Date: Jan 1823

Death Location: Montgomery, Virginia, United States

Father: Lazarus Leeds

Mother: Elizabeth Langdon

Spouse(s): Lydia Hathaway

Children(s): Enoch Light, Elijah Light, Lydia Light, Rhoda Light, Drucilla LIGHT

In 1770, Henry Light entered the world in Dutchess, New York, United States, born to Lazarus Leeds And Elizabeth Langdon. In 1810, Henry Light resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA. In 1820, Henry Light resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA. Henry Light married Lydia Hathaway, Nancy Kitchen, and had children including Drucilla Light, Elijah D Light, Enoch R Light, Lydia Light, Rhoda Light. Henry Light passed away in 1823 in Montgomery, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1770, Henry Light entered the world in Dutchess, New York, United States, born to Lazarus Leeds And Elizabeth Langdon.
  • In 1810, Henry Light resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, Henry Light resided in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA.
  • Henry Light married Lydia Hathaway, Nancy Kitchen, and had children including Drucilla Light, Elijah D Light, Enoch R Light, Lydia Light, Rhoda Light.
  • Henry Light passed away in 1823 in Montgomery, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Light's Ancestors

Self
Henry Light
1770–1823
Birth Place: Dutchess, New York, United States
Parents
Lazarus Leeds
1750–1786
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
Elizabeth Langdon
1751–1811
Brinckerhoff, Dutchess, New York, USA
Grandparents
Johann (Ohenryo) Light
1717–1760
Highlands, Ulster, New York, United States
Rebecca Hopkins
1697–1780
Brewster, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Jonathan LANGDON
1710–1769
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Marijtje (Mary) Montross-Langdon
1719–1770
Rombout Precinct, Dutchess, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann Leicht
1687–1741
Anna Schmied
1698–1724
Sarah Howes
1673–1752
Thomas Langdon
1674–1734
Mehetable ALBURTIS
1678–1732
Margaret SCHUT
1692–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Georg Leicht
1666–1711
Margaretha Wilhelm
1660–1710
Henri Schmidt
1645–1734
Anna Angela
1737–1737
Thomas Howes
1626–1676
Sarah Bangs
1638–1682
Jan Schutt
1667–1706
Marytie Bosch
1672–1723

Henry Light's Descendants

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Henry Light (1770–Jan 1823) m. Lydia Hathaway (1772–1814)
  1. 1. Enoch (R) Light 1800–1875 m. Mary ("Polly") Kelly 1804–1884
    1. 1. James Light 1832–1876 m. Mary (J) Winden 1836–1886
      1. 1. Andrew Light 1865–1947 m. Florence Rhodes 1883–1931
        1. 1. Mary (Blanche) Light 1912–1962 m. Harry (M) Yanke 1906–1985
        2. 2. Ethel Rhodes 1905–1966
        3. 3. Genevieve Light 1914–1970
        4. 4. John (C) Light 1916–1934
        5. 5. Kathleen Light 1917–
        6. 6. Louise Light 1922–1939
        7. 7. Dicie (Armishia) Light 1907–1981 m. Van (Harrison) Casdorph 1907–1969
        8. 8. Myrtle Rhodes 1896–1953
        9. 9. George Rhodes 1900–
        10. 10. Opie Light 1901–
        11. 11. Della Light 1908–
        12. 12. William Rhodes 1898–
        13. 13. Isaac (Bradley) Light 1910–1954
        14. 14. Elmer Light 1894–
    2. 2. Jemima Johnson 1820–1901
    3. 3. Mary Light 1830–1902
  2. 2. Elijah (D) Light 1798–1879
  3. 3. Lydia Light 1804–
  4. 4. Rhoda Light 1795–1866
  5. 5. Drucilla LIGHT 1820–

Henry Light's Timeline

4 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Henry Light in Dutchess, New York, United States
Dutchess, New York, United States
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 40
Henry Light resided here in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 50
Henry Light resided here in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
1823
Jan 1823
Age 53
Death of Henry Light in Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Montgomery, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Dutchess, New York, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Grayson, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Montgomery County (now Wythe), Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 632; Image: Vam252_70-0076; FHL Roll: 0181430

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia; Page: 177A; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 341

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dutchess, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, American Archives (Series), 1774-1777 - Excerpts; Author: Force, Peter; Publication Place: Washington, D.C.; Publisher: Peter Force; Page Number: 599

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1823
    Event Place: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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