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Samuel Layton 1789–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 OCT 1789

Birth Location: Northill, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England

Death Date: 21 March 1859

Death Location: Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, United States of America

Father: John Leighton

Mother: Elizabeth Nottingham

Spouse(s): Isabella Wheeler

Children(s): Christopher Layton, Bathsheba Layton, Avis Layton, John Layton, Priscilla Layton, Susanna Layton

In 1789, Samuel Layton entered the world in Northill, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England, born to John Leighton And Elizabeth Nottingham. Samuel Layton married Isabella Wheeler, and had children including Avis Layton, Bathsheba Layton, Christopher Layton, John Layton, Priscilla Layton, Susanna Layton. Samuel Layton passed away in 1859 in Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1789, Samuel Layton entered the world in Northill, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England, born to John Leighton And Elizabeth Nottingham.
  • Samuel Layton married Isabella Wheeler, and had children including Avis Layton, Bathsheba Layton, Christopher Layton, John Layton, Priscilla Layton, Susanna Layton.
  • Samuel Layton passed away in 1859 in Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Layton's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Layton
1789–1859
Birth Place: Northill, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
John Leighton
–1796
Biggleswade, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Nottingham
1748–1826
Goldington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John (J) Leighton
1712–1784
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Sarah Collup
1718–1782
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England
Thomas Nottingham
1721–1808
Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Mary Short
1714–1794
of St. Mary, Bedford, Beds, Eng.
Great-Grandparents
William Collop
1694–
Elizabeth Wheeler
1698–
John Nottingham
1695–1726
Lettice Lawrence
1695–
Edward Short
1688–
Mrs Short
1691–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Collop
1670–1719
Mary Tompson
1663–1743
Thomas Wheeler
1670–1711
Sarah Bonus
1664–1715
William Nottingham
1670–1746
Elizabeth Rudd
1670–1765

Samuel Layton's Descendants

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Samuel Layton (04 OCT 1789–21 March 1859) m. Isabella Wheeler (10 March 1782–12 December 1849)
  1. 1. Christopher Layton 1821–1898 m. Rosa (A.) Hudson 1844–1915 m. Sarah Layton 1827–
    1. 1. Mary (Isabell) Layton 1874–1912 m. Reuben Barnes 1872–1946
      1. 1. Ruby Barnes 1905–1992 m. Joseph (Lloyd) Weaver 1901–1976
        1. 1. Ruland (B) Weaver 1930–2018
      2. 2. Leland (Reuben) Barnes 1902–1994
      3. 3. Wilda (Layton) Barnes 1907–1907
      4. 4. Wilkie (Layton) Barnes 1907–1970 m. Inez Barnes 1907–
      5. 5. Leona Love 1893–1962
      6. 6. Christopher (Jefferson) Barnes 1895–1960 m. Myrtle (Ellison) Robins 1896–1929 m. Lavon (Green) Webster 1902–1976
      7. 7. Myron (N.) Barnes 1899–1975
    2. 2. George (W.) Layton 1863–1944
    3. 3. Albert (T.) Layton 1866–1942
    4. 4. Heber (Chas.) Layton 1868–1957 m. Alta (A) Layton 1890–
    5. 5. Ernest Layton 1870–1953 m. Laura (S) Layton 1877–
    6. 6. Isaac (C.) Layton 1872–1944
    7. 7. Jenette Layton 1877–1950 m. Ernest Zesiger 1875–
      1. 1. Jennie Zesiger 1920–
    8. 8. Rozina Layton 1879–1965 m. John (H) Thornley 1876–
    9. 9. Olive Barlow 1881–1970 m. W (Walter) Barlow 1881–
    10. 10. David (E.) Layton 1861– m. Mabel (R) Layton 1885–
    11. 11. Ann (Barnes) Layton 1863–
    12. 12. Sarah (Eliz.) Layton 1866–
  2. 2. Bathsheba Layton 1812–1863
  3. 3. Avis Layton 1824–1826
  4. 4. John Layton 1814–1886
  5. 5. Priscilla Layton 1816–1852
  6. 6. Susanna Layton 1818–1821

Samuel Layton's Timeline

2 Records

1789
04 OCT 1789
Birth of Samuel Layton in Northill, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Northill, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
1859
21 March 1859
Age 70
Death of Samuel Layton in Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, United States of America
Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 OCT 1789
    Event Place: Northill, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1859
    Event Place: Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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