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Thomas James Leigh 1845–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 October 1845

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 19 Sep 1929

Death Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Gilbert Leigh

Mother: Eliza Cotten

Spouse(s): Mattie Leigh, Ellen Bell

Children(s): Bryan Leigh, Eliza Leigh, Raymon Leigh

In 1845, Thomas James Leigh entered the world in Tennessee, born to Gilbert H Leigh And Eliza Cotten. Thomas James Leigh married Ellen Bell, Mattie O Leigh, and had children including Bryan E Leigh, Eliza B Leigh, Raymon Leigh. Thomas James Leigh passed away in 1929 in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Thomas James Leigh entered the world in Tennessee, born to Gilbert H Leigh And Eliza Cotten.
  • Thomas James Leigh married Ellen Bell, Mattie O Leigh, and had children including Bryan E Leigh, Eliza B Leigh, Raymon Leigh.
  • Thomas James Leigh passed away in 1929 in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gilbert Leigh
1819–1903
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
GL
Eliza Cotten
1819–1894
Birth Location: Davison County, Tennessee
EC

Spouses(s)

Mattie Leigh
1872–
Birth Location: Tennessee
ML
Ellen Bell
1856–
Birth Location: –
EB

Children(s)

Bryan Leigh
1900–
Birth Location: Tennessee
BL
Eliza Leigh
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
EL
Raymon Leigh
1900–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RL

Thomas Leigh's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Leigh
1845–1929
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Gilbert H Leigh
1819–1903
Tennessee, USA
Eliza Cotten
1819–1894
Davison County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Benjamin Leigh
1783–1857
Perquimans Co., North Carolina
Martha ("Patsy" Barclift) Whedbee
1785–1844
Perquimans Co., North Carolina
James (Allen Cotton) Sr
1781–1868
Hertford, Perquimans. North Carolina, USA
6 (Mary Polly Barham) 1798
1798–1863
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
7 1748
1748–1795
Priscilla Knight
1748–1843
7 1768
1768–1839
7 1772
1772–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
8 1722
1722–1787
8 1720
1720–1757
John Knight
1710–1770
Priscilla Carter
1700–1777
8 1750
1750–1782
8 1746
1746–1789
8 1720
1720–1778
Jane 1691
1734–1804

Thomas Leigh's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (James) Leigh (21 October 1845–19 Sep 1929) m. Mattie (O) Leigh (abt 1872–) m. Ellen Bell (1856–)
  1. 1. Bryan (E) Leigh 1900–
  2. 2. Eliza (B) Leigh 1901–
  3. 3. Raymon Leigh 1900–

Thomas Leigh's Timeline

13 Records

1845
21 Oct 1845
Birth of Thomas James Leigh in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
1845
Oct 1845
Birth of Thomas James Leigh in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1845
Oct 1845
Birth of Thomas James Leigh in Tennessee
Tennessee
1845
21 October 1845
Birth of Thomas James Leigh
None
1870
1870
Age 25
Thomas James Leigh resided here in Precinct 3, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 3, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
Thomas James Leigh resided here in Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
Thomas James Leigh resided here in Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1922
24 Dec 1922
Age 77
Death of Thomas James Leigh in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1922
24 Dec 1922
Age 77
Death of Thomas James Leigh in Beechville, Williamson, Tennessee
Beechville, Williamson, Tennessee
1929
18 Sep 1929
Age 84
Death of Thomas James Leigh in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee
Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee
1929
18 September 1929
Age 84
Death of Thomas James Leigh
None
1929
19 Sep 1929
Age 84
Burial of Thomas James Leigh in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
1929
25 Sep 1929
Age 84
Thomas James Leigh - Probate in Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Williamson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1845
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 10
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1769; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 236
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 459A; Family History Library Film: 545989
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1526; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1375539
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1845
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1845
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 October 1845

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 459A; Family History Library Film: 545989

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1526; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1375539

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 7, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1769; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 157; Image: 236

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1929
    Event Place: Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 10
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Beechville, Williamson, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 September 1929

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1929
    Event Place: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1929
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, July, 1800 - March 1963; Author: Tennessee County Court (Williamson County); Probate Place: Williamson, Tennessee
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