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Robert Leighton 1655–1705 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1655

Birth Location: New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales

Death Date: 09 Jun 1705

Death Location: New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales

Father: Robert leighton

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Ann Watkins

Children(s): William Leighton, John Layton

The story of Robert Leighton began in 1655 in New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales. Robert Leighton married Ann Watkins, and had children including John Layton, William Leighton. Robert Leighton passed away in 1705 in New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Leighton began in 1655 in New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales.
  • Robert Leighton married Ann Watkins, and had children including John Layton, William Leighton.
  • Robert Leighton passed away in 1705 in New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales.

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Robert Leighton's Ancestors

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Robert Leighton
1655–1705
Birth Place: New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales
Parents
Robert leighton
1625–1670
New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales
Elizabeth
1625–1703
New Radnor, Radnor, Wales
Grandparents
Alexander Leighton
1604–1684
Wales
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Leighton's Descendants

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Robert Leighton (1655–09 Jun 1705) m. Ann Watkins (1665–1728)
  1. 1. William Leighton 1695– m. Elizabeth Jones 1695–1785
    1. 1. William Leighton 1732–1811 m. Elizabeth Evans 1743–1822
      1. 1. William Leighton 1774–1815 m. Ann Parry 1773–1830
        1. 1. William Leighton 1800–1853 m. Judith Hughes 1801–1875
        2. 2. Edward Leighton 1803–1862 m. Sarah Leighton 1807–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Leighton 1810–
        4. 4. Sarah Leighton 1813–
        5. 5. Anne Leighton 1807–
        6. 6. Thomas Leighton 1798–
      2. 2. Thomas Leighton 1769–1822
      3. 3. John Leighton 1775–1843
      4. 4. Mary Leighton 1778–1830
      5. 5. Margaret Leighton 1785–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Leighton 1788–1788
      7. 7. Samuel Leighton 1781–
    2. 2. Mary Leighton 1726–
    3. 3. John Leighton 1720–1944
    4. 4. Martha Leighton 1727–
    5. 5. Hugh Leighton 1729–
    6. 6. Ann Leighton 1735–
  2. 2. John Layton 1700–1757

Robert Leighton's Timeline

4 Records

1655
1655
Birth of Robert Leighton in New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales
New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales
1677
1677
Age 22
Robert Leighton was married in New Radnor
New Radnor
1698
10 DEC 1698
Age 43
Robert Leighton was married in New Radnor, Radnorshire, , Wales
New Radnor, Radnorshire, , Wales
1705
09 Jun 1705
Age 50
Death of Robert Leighton in New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales
New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1655
    Event Place: New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1677
    Event Place: New Radnor

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 DEC 1698
    Event Place: New Radnor, Radnorshire, , Wales

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jun 1705
    Event Place: New Radnor, Radnorshire, Wales

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