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James Leigh 1806–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1806

Birth Location: Staffordshire, England

Death Date: 16 Jun 1881

Death Location: Staffordshire, England

Father: Harvey Leigh

Mother: Sarah Read

Spouse(s): Sarah Ibbs

Children(s): Ann Leigh, John Leigh, James Leigh, Martha Leigh, Elizabeth Leigh

The story of James Leigh began in 1806 in Staffordshire, England. James Leigh married Sarah Ibbs, and had children including Ann Leigh, Elizabeth Leigh, James Leigh, John Leigh, Martha Leigh, William Leigh. James Leigh passed away in 1881 in Staffordshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of James Leigh began in 1806 in Staffordshire, England.
  • James Leigh married Sarah Ibbs, and had children including Ann Leigh, Elizabeth Leigh, James Leigh, John Leigh, Martha Leigh, William Leigh.
  • James Leigh passed away in 1881 in Staffordshire, England.

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Children(s)

James Leigh's Ancestors

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James Leigh
1806–1881
Birth Place: Staffordshire, England
Parents
Harvey Leigh
1776–1843
Staffordshire, England
Sarah Read
1782–1859
Hanley, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Leigh's Descendants

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James Leigh (Abt 1806–16 Jun 1881) m. Sarah Ibbs (Abt 1806–abt 1861)
  1. 1. Ann Leigh 1829–1902 m. John Lawton 1828–1913
    1. 1. James (Thomas) Lawton 1857–1931 m. Ruth (Herbert) Hall 1856–1954
      1. 1. Jennie (Leigh) Lawton 1897–1984 m. Archibald (Ernest Chase) Miller 1887–1944
        1. 1. Gibson (William) Miller 1929–2013 m. Margo (Miller) (Phillips) 1933–
        2. 2. Paul (Chase) MILLER 1922–2004
        3. 3. Nane Findlay 1924–2012 m. Ron Findlay 1928–2009
      2. 2. David LAWTON 1884–1972 m. MAUD ALFORD 1890–1972
        1. 1. Lloyd (David) LAWTON 1912– m. Lauren UNKNOWN 1915–
      3. 3. Jack Lawton 1885–1943 m. Phyllis Nicholas 1911–2003
        1. 1. Peter Lawton 1921– m. Betty Lawton 1925–
        2. 2. John LAWTON 1923–1943
      4. 4. William (Poole) LAWTON 1886–1929 m. Maud (Isabel Goulding) Harris 1890–
      5. 5. Ruth (Hall) LAWTON 1888–1956 m. George (Woolfitt) Franklin 1885–
      6. 6. Christian LAWTON 1893–1893
      7. 7. Thomas LAWTON 1899–1978 m. Maud (Howe Leeze) RICH 1900–
        1. 1. Son LAWTON 1931–2000
    2. 2. Martha (Elizabeth) Lawton 1859–1876
    3. 3. John (Harry) Lawton 1860–1893 m. Mary ((Minnie)) Colvin 1871–1929
      1. 1. Charles (Joseph) Lawton 1892–1972
      2. 2. John (Harry) Lawton 1893–1979 m. Agnes Lawton 1903–1968
        1. 1. Douglas (John) Lawton –1951
        2. 2. Cynthia (June) Lawton 1932–2002
  2. 2. John Leigh 1848– m. Mary Dwyer –1923
    1. 1. Sarah (Annis) Leigh 1874–1939
  3. 3. James Leigh 1833–
  4. 4. Martha Leigh 1840–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Leigh 1840–

James Leigh's Timeline

3 Records

1806
Abt 1806
Birth of James Leigh in Staffordshire, England
Staffordshire, England
1881
16 Jun 1881
Age 75
Death of James Leigh in Staffordshire, England
Staffordshire, England
1882
20 Feb 1882
Age 76
James Leigh - Probate in Lichfield
Lichfield

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1806
    Event Place: Staffordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1881
    Event Place: Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Staffordshire, England, Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes, Staffordshire County Council; Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England; Indexes of Births, Marriages and Deaths for the County of Staffordshire; Reference Number: Std3654

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Lichfield
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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