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Horace Isaac Leighton 1883–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1883

Birth Location: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA

Death Date: 24 Feb 1921

Death Location: Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Charles Leighton

Mother: Clara Cobb

Spouse(s): Helena Goodridge

Children(s): Lillian Leighton, Edward Leighton, Kenneth Leighton

In 1883, Horace Isaac Leighton entered the world in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA, born to Charles H Leighton And Clara Mabel Cobb. In 1900, Horace Isaac Leighton resided in South Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA. In 1910, Horace Isaac Leighton resided in Medford Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Horace Isaac Leighton married Helena Lena Ester Goodridge, and had children including Edward M Leighton, Kenneth H Leighton, Lillian Maybelle Leighton. Horace Isaac Leighton passed away in 1921 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Horace Isaac Leighton entered the world in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA, born to Charles H Leighton And Clara Mabel Cobb.
  • In 1900, Horace Isaac Leighton resided in South Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA.
  • In 1910, Horace Isaac Leighton resided in Medford Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Horace Isaac Leighton married Helena Lena Ester Goodridge, and had children including Edward M Leighton, Kenneth H Leighton, Lillian Maybelle Leighton.
  • Horace Isaac Leighton passed away in 1921 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Leighton
1855–1925
Birth Location: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
CL
Clara Cobb
1863–1945
Birth Location: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
CC

Spouses(s)

Helena Goodridge
1901–1960
Birth Location: Calais, Washington, Vermont, USA
HG

Children(s)

Lillian Leighton
1919–1967
Birth Location: Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
LL
Edward Leighton
1920–1981
Birth Location: Hopedale, Massachusetts
EL
Kenneth Leighton
1921–1976
Birth Location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA
KL

Horace Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Horace Leighton
1883–1921
Birth Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Parents
Charles H Leighton
1855–1925
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Clara (Mabel) Cobb
1863–1945
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Aaron (Hanscom) Leighton
1830–1913
Windham, Cumberland, Maine
Dorcas (Ellen) Cobb
1831–1905
Windham, Cumberland Co., Maine
Isaac Cobb
1820–1876
Maine
Charlotte (M) Anthoine
1832–1911
Maine
Great-Grandparents
Henry Leighton
1806–1870
Ann Hanscom
1806–1856
Samuel Cobb
1790–1871
Mary Leighton
1798–1864
Nathaniel Cobb
1782–1825
Betsey Barbour
1786–1874
Amos Anthoine
1792–1870
Lucy Hall
1794–1880
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
Nicholas Jr
1760–1834
Anna Pettingill
1764–1849
William Hall
1763–1813
Comfort Riggs
1767–1850

Horace Leighton's Descendants

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Horace (Isaac) Leighton (7 Jul 1883–24 Feb 1921) m. Helena ("Lena" Ester) Goodridge (12 May 1901–1960)
  1. 1. Lillian (Maybelle) Leighton 1919–1967 m. Richard (J (James Harry)) Dalton 1907–1996 m. Harold (Dresser Clark) Sr. 1911–1996
    1. 1. David (Anthony Dalton) SR 1945–2023
    2. 2. Richard (Arthur) Dalton 1938–
    3. 3. Susan (Frances) Dalton 1941–1989
    4. 4. Steven (James) Dalton 1943–1987
    5. 5. Dianne (L) Dalton 1948–2011
    6. 6. Kenneth (Richard) Dalton 1936–2020 m. Barbara (Lois) Stewart 1938–1999
  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

Horace Leighton's Timeline

6 Records

1883
7 Jul 1883
Birth of Horace Isaac Leighton in Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Horace Isaac Leighton resided here in South Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
South Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Horace Isaac Leighton resided here in Medford Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Medford Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Horace Isaac Leighton resided here in Hopedale, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Hopedale, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1921
24 Feb 1921
Age 38
Death of Horace Isaac Leighton in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Horace Isaac Leighton resided here in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1883
    Event Place: Windham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Essex; Roll: 1684678; Draft Board: 23
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240591
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Medford Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0930; FHL microfilm: 1374615
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240591

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Medford Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Medford Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0930; FHL microfilm: 1374615

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hopedale, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Essex; Roll: 1684678; Draft Board: 23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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