YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Thomas Leighton 1540–1600 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1540

Birth Location: Wattelsborough, Shropshire, England

Death Date: 24 June 1600

Death Location: Alderbury, Shropshire, England

Father: Edward Leighton

Mother: Anne Dayrell

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Gerard

Children(s): Robert Leighton

The story of Thomas Leighton began in 1540 in Wattelsborough, Shropshire, England. Thomas Leighton married Elizabeth Gerard, and had children including Robert Leighton. Thomas Leighton passed away in 1600 in Alderbury, Shropshire, England.

Find more search results for Thomas Leighton
TL

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 Thomas Leighton began in 1540 in Wattelsborough, Shropshire, England.
  • Thomas Leighton married Elizabeth Gerard, and had children including Robert Leighton.
  • Thomas Leighton passed away in 1600 in Alderbury, Shropshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Leighton
1523–1593
Birth Location: Wattlesborough (Shropshire) Uk
EL
Anne Dayrell
–1571
Birth Location: Lillingstone Dayrell (Buckinghamshire) England
AD

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Gerard
1544–1626
Birth Location: Shrops, Eng.
EG

Children(s)

Robert Leighton
1570–1672
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
RL

Thomas Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Leighton
1540–1600
Birth Place: Wattelsborough, Shropshire, England
Parents
Edward Leighton
1523–1593
Wattlesborough (Shropshire) Uk
Anne Dayrell
–1571
Lillingstone Dayrell (Buckinghamshire) England
Grandparents
John Leighton
1490–1532
Wattlesborough Heath, Shropshire, England
Joyce Leighton
1492–1587
Dudley, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Leighton
1443–1519
Elizabeth Devereux
1458–1516
Edward Sutton
1459–1532
Cecily Willoughby
1463–1539
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Leighton
1430–1493
Ankaret Burgh
1421–1498
Walter Devereux
1432–1485
Anne Ferrers
1438–1512

Thomas Leighton's Descendants

1.
TL
Thomas Leighton (abt 1540–24 June 1600) m. Elizabeth Gerard (Abt. 1544–ABT 1626)
  1. 1. Robert Leighton 1570–1672 m. Joanna* 1586–1620
    1. 1. Thomas (Leighton) Jr 1604–1672 m. Joanna Silsby 1610–1703
      1. 1. Elizabeth Leighton 1646–1666 m. Richard (Pinkham) Jr 1635–1710
        1. 1. Richard (Pinkham) III 1665–1718 m. Mary Coffin 1665–1741

Thomas Leighton's Timeline

2 Records

1540
abt 1540
Birth of Thomas Leighton in Wattelsborough, Shropshire, England
Wattelsborough, Shropshire, England
1600
24 June 1600
Age 60
Death of Thomas Leighton in Alderbury, Shropshire, England
Alderbury, Shropshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1540
    Event Place: Wattelsborough, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 June 1600
    Event Place: Alderbury, Shropshire, England
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current
Find more search results for Thomas Leighton

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