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Thomas Leighton 1633–1714 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 July 1633

Birth Location: Lyng, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 24 Dec 1714

Death Location: Elsing, Norfolk, England

Father: Abraham Layton

Mother: Bridgette Layton

Spouse(s): Martha Haihoe

Children(s): Thomas Layton

The story of Thomas Leighton began in 1633 in Lyng, Norfolk, England. Thomas Leighton married Frances Grudgeman, Martha Haihoe, and had children including Thomas Layton. Thomas Leighton passed away in 1714 in Elsing, Norfolk, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Leighton began in 1633 in Lyng, Norfolk, England.
  • Thomas Leighton married Frances Grudgeman, Martha Haihoe, and had children including Thomas Layton.
  • Thomas Leighton passed away in 1714 in Elsing, Norfolk, England.

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Children(s)

Thomas Leighton's Ancestors

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Thomas Leighton
1633–1714
Birth Place: Lyng, Norfolk, England
Parents
Abraham Layton
1600–1675
Norfolk, England
Bridgette Layton
1594–1670
Booton, Lyng, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
John Leman
1570–1610
Elsing, East Dereham, Norfolk, England
FRANCEIS BERNEY
1571–1599
Lyng, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Leman
1544–1632
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Leighton's Descendants

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Thomas Leighton (1 July 1633–24 Dec 1714) m. Martha Haihoe (1635–20 Oct 1700)
  1. 1. Thomas Layton 1663–1714 m. Elizabeth Estoo 1666–1744
    1. 1. William (Layton) Sr 1706–1779 m. Ann Layton 1708–1774
      1. 1. William (Layton) Jr 1741–1834 m. Elizabeth Waters 1742–1821
        1. 1. Edward Layton 1770–1831 m. Elizabeth Marshal 1768–1800 m. Sarah (Palmer (Farmer),) Layton 1770–1853 m. Lydia (Martin (Martyn),) Layton 1762–1839 m. Sarah (Brown, Layton,) Kittle 1770–1867 m. Bridget Partt 1771–1821
        2. 2. William Layton 1762–1821
        3. 3. Mary Layton 1780–1835
        4. 4. James Layton 1775–1854
        5. 5. Elizabeth Layton 1777–1849
        6. 6. Charles Layton 1764–1831
        7. 7. Thomas Layton. 1773–1841
        8. 8. John Layton. 1767–1844
      2. 2. Ann Layton 1743–
        1. 1. Thomas Riches 1814–
    2. 2. Thomas Layton –1757
      1. 1. Samuel Layton –1699
    3. 3. Samuel Layton –1699

Thomas Leighton's Timeline

5 Records

1633
1 July 1633
Birth of Thomas Leighton in Lyng, Norfolk, England
Lyng, Norfolk, England
1656
5 May 1656
Age 23
Thomas Leighton was married in Lyng, Norfolk, England
Lyng, Norfolk, England
1701
20 Sep 1701
Age 68
Thomas Leighton was married in Lyng, Norfolk, England
Lyng, Norfolk, England
1714
December 1714
Age 81
Death of Thomas Leighton in Lyng, Norfolk, England
Lyng, Norfolk, England
1714
24 Dec 1714
Age 81
Burial of Thomas Leighton in Elsing, Norfolk, England
Elsing, Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 July 1633
    Event Place: Lyng, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 May 1656
    Event Place: Lyng, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1701
    Event Place: Lyng, Norfolk, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1714
    Event Place: Lyng, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1714
    Event Place: Elsing, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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