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Lewis Henry Leigh 1923–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jun 1923

Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 17 Jun 2001

Death Location: Alachua, Alachua, Florida, USA

Father: Grady LEIGH

Mother: Catherine Leigh

Spouse(s): Barbara LEIGH

Children(s):

In 1923, Lewis Henry Leigh entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Grady Eldridge Leigh And Catherine Heard Leigh. In 1930, Lewis Henry Leigh resided in Perry, Taylor, Florida, USA. In 1935, Lewis Henry Leigh resided in Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA. Lewis Henry Leigh married Barbara Jane Stephens Leigh, and had children including Thomas Grady Leigh. Lewis Henry Leigh passed away in 2001 in Alachua, Alachua, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Lewis Henry Leigh entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Grady Eldridge Leigh And Catherine Heard Leigh.
  • In 1930, Lewis Henry Leigh resided in Perry, Taylor, Florida, USA.
  • In 1935, Lewis Henry Leigh resided in Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA.
  • Lewis Henry Leigh married Barbara Jane Stephens Leigh, and had children including Thomas Grady Leigh.
  • Lewis Henry Leigh passed away in 2001 in Alachua, Alachua, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Grady LEIGH
1896–1960
Birth Location: Winston County, Alabama, USA
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Catherine Leigh
1904–1995
Birth Location: Camp Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Barbara LEIGH
1925–1999
Birth Location: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA
BL

Children(s)

Lewis Leigh's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Leigh
1923–2001
Birth Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Grady Eldridge LEIGH
1896–1960
Winston County, Alabama, USA
Catherine (HEARD) Leigh
1904–1995
Camp Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
James (Albert) HEARD
1865–1956
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Lu (Elsie VEAZEY) Heard
1878–1962
Chambers County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaac HEARD
1827–1914
Sarah Heard
1838–1928
James VEAZEY
1841–1919
Martha Veazey
1842–1933
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elias HEARD
1802–1843
Lydia Heard
1802–1893
John SLAUGHTER
1807–1892
Lydia Slaughter
1811–1865

Lewis Leigh's Timeline

7 Records

1923
6 Jun 1923
Birth of Lewis Henry Leigh in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Lewis Henry Leigh resided here in Perry, Taylor, Florida, USA
Perry, Taylor, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Lewis Henry Leigh resided here in Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
1940
1940
Age 17
Lewis Henry Leigh resided here in Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
1945
1945
Age 22
Lewis Henry Leigh resided here in Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 27
Lewis Henry Leigh resided here in Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, USA
Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, USA
2001
17 Jun 2001
Age 78
Death of Lewis Henry Leigh
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1923
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Berryville, Clarke, Virginia; Roll: 2476; Page: 79; Enumeration District: 22-1
    [9] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Perry, Taylor, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Dade City, Pasco, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Berryville, Clarke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Berryville, Clarke, Virginia; Roll: 2476; Page: 79; Enumeration District: 22-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 2001
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alachua, Alachua, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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