YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Margaret Leigh 1330–1379 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1330

Birth Location: Bechton, Cheshire, England

Death Date: 12 Dec 1379

Death Location: Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Father: Peter Leigh

Mother: Agnes Bechton

Spouse(s): Thomas Fitton

Children(s): Lawrence Gawsworth, Margaret Fitton, Thomas Fitton, Philip Fitton, Lawrence FITTON

The story of Margaret Leigh began in 1330 in Bechton, Cheshire, England. Margaret Leigh married Thomas Fitton, and had children including Lawrence Fitton Of Gawsworth, Lawrence Of Gawsworth Fitton, Margaret Fitton, Philip Fitton, Thomas Fitton. Margaret Leigh passed away in 1379 in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.

Find more search results for Margaret Leigh
ML

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Margaret Leigh began in 1330 in Bechton, Cheshire, England.
  • Margaret Leigh married Thomas Fitton, and had children including Lawrence Fitton Of Gawsworth, Lawrence Of Gawsworth Fitton, Margaret Fitton, Philip Fitton, Thomas Fitton.
  • Margaret Leigh passed away in 1379 in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaret Leigh's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Leigh
1330–1379
Birth Place: Bechton, Cheshire, England
Parents
Peter De Leigh
1295–1338
Knutsford Booth, Bucklow, Cheshire, England
Agnes (De) Bechton
1300–
Bechton, Cheshire, England
Grandparents
John (De) Leigh
1279–1324
Knutsford, Cheshire, England
Ellen (De) Corona
1280–1352
Adlington, Prestbury Par, Cheshire, England
Phillip (De) Bechton
1267–1316
Bechton, Cheshire, England
Ellen (of) England
1267–1379
Great-Grandparents
William Venables
1266–1367
Agnes DeLegh
1256–1296
Thomas Corona
1245–1316
Lucy Plantaganet
1250–1300
Robert Bechton
1261–
Mrs Bechton
1265–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Lymm
1230–1280
AGNES
1245–1300
Hugh Corona
1220–1292
Amabilla Baumville
1225–1307

Margaret Leigh's Descendants

1.
ML
Margaret Leigh (1330–12 Dec 1379) m. Thomas Fitton (Abt 1322–Mar 1396)
  1. 1. Lawrence (Fitton of) Gawsworth 1365–1456 m. Agnes (De) Hesketh 1378–1442 m. Clemence (De) Pilkington 1405–
    1. 1. Joan Fitton 1399–1486 m. Robert Grosvenor 1405–1464 m. Ralph Grosvenor 1407–1476
      1. 1. Emma Grosvenor 1432–1465 m. John Leigh 1440–1500
      2. 2. Elizabeth Grosvenor 1429–1469 m. Peter Dutton 1428–1502
        1. 1. Peter Dutton 1444–1502 m. Elisabeth Fouleshurst 1454–1515 m. Elizabeth Fouleshurst 1454–1520
        2. 2. Piers Dutton 1450–1502
      3. 3. Margery Grosvenor 1437–1474
      4. 4. Margaret Grosvenor 1442–1474 m. Thomas Leicester 1444–1526
    2. 2. SIR (KNIGHT Thomas de Fitton the) Elder 1394–1449
    3. 3. Elizabeth Fitton 1395–1413 m. William (del) Mere 1330–
    4. 4. Alice (or Ellen) Fitton 1398–1478 m. Robert Davenport 1398–1435
    5. 5. Margaret Fitton 1398–
    6. 6. John Fyton 1401–
    7. 7. Randle Fitton 1401–
    8. 8. Thomas Fitton 1402–1449 m. Elizabeth Mainwaring 1395–1481
      1. 1. Matilda (Grace) Fitton 1441–1501 m. Thomas (de) Poole 1448–1509
        1. 1. William Poole 1471–1538 m. Margaret Hough 1473–1525
        2. 2. Isabell Peale 1465–1501 m. Humphrey Hurleston 1475–
        3. 3. John Poole 1469–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Fitton 1425–1485 m. Thomas Weaver 1410–1440
        1. 1. Elizabeth Weaver –1513 m. John Doane 1424–1500
      3. 3. Elizabeth Fitton 1420–1445 m. Thomas Weaver 1410–1440
      4. 4. Thomas Fitton 1432–1494 m. Ellen Legh 1432–1481
      5. 5. Joan Fitton 1433–1480 m. Robert Grosvenor 1433–1502
      6. 6. Edward Fitton 1434–1510 m. Emma Sidington 1438–1500
      7. 7. Robert Fitton 1435–1501
      8. 8. William Fitton 1436–
      9. 9. George Fitton 1439–
      10. 10. Randle Fitton 1441–1453
      11. 11. Richard Fitton 1441–
      12. 12. Kathering Fitton 1442– m. Roger (De) Rowe 1445–
      13. 13. Fitton 1446– m. Thomas Massey 1444–
    9. 9. Edward Fitton 1404–1459
    10. 10. Matilda (Mawde) Fitton 1404–1460 m. Sir (William Thomas Hesketh Lord of) Rufford 1407–1459
    11. 11. Lawrence Fitton 1406–1434 m. Clemence (De) Pilkington 1405–
    12. 12. Hugh Fyton 1407–1418
    13. 13. William Fitton 1408–1459
    14. 14. John Fitton 1408–
    15. 15. Richard Fitton 1410–1459 m. Richard Fitton 1412–
    16. 16. Margaret FITTON 1412–
    17. 17. Hugh Fitton 1418–
    18. 18. Ellen Fitton 1420– m. John Fitton 1391–
  2. 2. Margaret Fitton 1338–1434 m. John Burdett 1335–1399 m. John Bindette 1362–
  3. 3. Thomas Fitton 1363–1397
  4. 4. Philip Fitton 1376–1414
  5. 5. Lawrence (of Gawsworth) FITTON –1456 m. Agnes HESKETH –1442

Margaret Leigh's Timeline

2 Records

1330
1330
Birth of Margaret Leigh in Bechton, Cheshire, England
Bechton, Cheshire, England
1379
12 Dec 1379
Age 49
Death of Margaret Leigh in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1330
    Event Place: Bechton, Cheshire, England
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0, accessed 16 Sep 2020), entry for Margaret Leigh, person ID LJGF-57G.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1379
    Event Place: Gawsworth, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0, accessed 16 Sep 2020), entry for Margaret Leigh, person ID LJGF-57G.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE