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Wayne E. Leighton 1919–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Nov 1919

Birth Location: Vestal, New York

Death Date: 13 Dec 1997

Death Location: Canastota, Madison, New York, USA

Father: Howard Leighton

Mother: Ruth Knickerbocker

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1919, Wayne E. Leighton entered the world in Vestal, New York, born to Howard Earl Leighton And Ruth E Knickerbocker. In 1920, Wayne E. Leighton resided in Union, Broome, New York, USA. In 1925, Wayne E. Leighton resided in Union, Broome, New York, United States. Wayne E. Leighton passed away in 1997 in Canastota, Madison, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Wayne E. Leighton entered the world in Vestal, New York, born to Howard Earl Leighton And Ruth E Knickerbocker.
  • In 1920, Wayne E. Leighton resided in Union, Broome, New York, USA.
  • In 1925, Wayne E. Leighton resided in Union, Broome, New York, United States.
  • Wayne E. Leighton passed away in 1997 in Canastota, Madison, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Howard Leighton
1895–1956
Birth Location: Vestal, New York, USA
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Ruth Knickerbocker
1897–1970
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wayne Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Wayne Leighton
1919–1997
Birth Place: Vestal, New York
Parents
Howard Earl Leighton
1895–1956
Vestal, New York, USA
Ruth (E.) Knickerbocker
1897–1970
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Bert (D. Leighton,) Sr.
1871–1952
New York
Harriet (M) Baty
1875–1967
Vestal NY
Milton (J.) Knickerbocker
1873–
Pennsylvania
Edith Mcnulty
1873–
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Ransom Baty
1842–1916
Josephine Dewey
1852–1924
Jay Knickerbocker
1845–1921
Elizabeth Schultz
1846–1913
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ransom Baty
1806–1892
Harriett Baty
1816–1882
Anson Dewey
1819–
Mary Dewey
1828–
Jonas Knickerbocker
1810–
Elizabeth Barringer
1822–
Abraham Schultz
1818–1900
Margaret Still
1825–1911

Wayne Leighton's Timeline

9 Records

1919
6 Nov 1919
Birth of Wayne E. Leighton in Vestal, New York
Vestal, New York
1920
1920
Age 1
Wayne E. Leighton resided here in Union, Broome, New York, USA
Union, Broome, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 6
Wayne E. Leighton resided here in Union, Broome, New York, United States
Union, Broome, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 11
Wayne E. Leighton resided here in Triangle, Broome, New York, USA
Triangle, Broome, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Wayne E. Leighton resided here in Whitney Point, Broome, New York
Whitney Point, Broome, New York
1940
1940
Age 21
Wayne E. Leighton resided here in Whitney Point, Broome, New York, USA
Whitney Point, Broome, New York, USA
1944
13 Sep 1944
Age 25
Wayne E. Leighton was married in Binghamton, New York, USA
Binghamton, New York, USA
1986
1986
Age 67
Wayne E. Leighton resided here in Oneida, NY
Oneida, NY
1997
13 Dec 1997
Age 78
Death of Wayne E. Leighton in Canastota, Madison, New York, USA
Canastota, Madison, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1919
    Event Place: Vestal, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitney Point, Broome, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02502; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-104
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 15; Assembly District: 02; City: Union; County: Broome; Page: 21
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1087; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 90
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Triangle, Broome, New York; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 2341143
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1944
    Event Place: Binghamton, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Union, Broome, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Union, Broome, New York; Roll: T625_1087; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 90

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Union, Broome, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 15; Assembly District: 02; City: Union; County: Broome; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Triangle, Broome, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Triangle, Broome, New York; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 2341143

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whitney Point, Broome, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitney Point, Broome, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02502; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-104

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Whitney Point, Broome, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitney Point, Broome, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02502; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 4-104

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Oneida, NY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Broome, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1997
    Event Place: Canastota, Madison, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 105-14-7213; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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