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William Leighton 1800–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1800

Birth Location: Flintshire, Wales

Death Date: 14 Apr 1853

Death Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales

Father: William Leighton

Mother: Ann Parry

Spouse(s): Judith Hughes

Children(s): Elias Leighton, Enoch Leighton, Jno Leighton, Mary Leighton, William Leighton, Joseph Leighton, Emma Leighton, Anne Leighton, Mary Leighton

In 1800, William Leighton entered the world in Flintshire, Wales, born to William Leighton And Ann Parry. In 1827, William Leighton resided in Durham, Northumberland, England. William Leighton married Judith Hughes, and had children including Anne Leighton, Elias Leighton, Emma Leighton, Enoch Leighton, Jno Leighton, Joseph Leighton, Mary Leighton, William Leighton. William Leighton passed away in 1853 in Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales.

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Biography

  • In 1800, William Leighton entered the world in Flintshire, Wales, born to William Leighton And Ann Parry.
  • In 1827, William Leighton resided in Durham, Northumberland, England.
  • William Leighton married Judith Hughes, and had children including Anne Leighton, Elias Leighton, Emma Leighton, Enoch Leighton, Jno Leighton, Joseph Leighton, Mary Leighton, William Leighton.
  • William Leighton passed away in 1853 in Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Leighton
1774–1815
Birth Location: Flintshire, Wales
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Ann Parry
1773–1830
Birth Location: Holywell North Wales
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Spouses(s)

Judith Hughes
1801–1875
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
JH

Children(s)

Elias Leighton
1828–1882
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
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Enoch Leighton
1827–1891
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
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Jno Leighton
1820–1894
Birth Location: Chapel Street Congregational OR Independent,Holywell,Flint,Wales
JL
Mary Leighton
1824–1866
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
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William Leighton
1838–
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
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Joseph Leighton
1844–1922
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
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Emma Leighton
1839–
Birth Location: Flintshire, Wales
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Anne Leighton
1835–
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
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Mary Leighton
1833–
Birth Location: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
ML

William Leighton's Ancestors

Self
William Leighton
1800–1853
Birth Place: Flintshire, Wales
Parents
William Leighton
1774–1815
Flintshire, Wales
Ann Parry
1773–1830
Holywell North Wales
Grandparents
William Leighton
1732–1811
Wales
Elizabeth Evans
1743–1822
Wales
Jacob Parry
1750–
Wales
Ann Roberts
1750–1816
Wales
Great-Grandparents
William Leighton
1695–
Elizabeth Jones
1695–1785
John Roberts
1720–
Jane Hanks
1730–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Leighton
1655–1705
Ann Watkins
1665–1728
Abraham Jones
1675–1730
Margaret Humphrey
1675–1738

William Leighton's Descendants

1.
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William Leighton (25 Dec 1800–14 Apr 1853) m. Judith Hughes (13 Aug 1801–30 Jul 1875)
  1. 1. Elias Leighton 1828–1882 m. Elizabeth Leighton 1837–1913
    1. 1. John (Elias) Leighton 1863–1943 m. Jane (E.) Roberts 1867–1944
      1. 1. Elizabeth Leighton 1903–1986 m. Joseph Johnson 1901–1956
        1. 1. Doreen Johnson 1938–2005
        2. 2. Ronald Johnson 1932–1997 m. Ellen Dobbie 1934–2009
      2. 2. Robert Leighton 1893–1974 m. Margaret Barker 1896–1961
        1. 1. Robert Leighton 1916–1937
        2. 2. George Leighton 1917–1980
        3. 3. Leslie (Raymond) Leighton 1923–1979
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Leighton 1887– m. James Swift 1884–1939
        1. 1. Annie (May) Swift 1913–2003
        2. 2. James Swift 1920–
        3. 3. Elizabeth (J) Swift 1922–
        4. 4. Thomas Swift 1915–1943
        5. 5. Emma Swift 1928–2003
      4. 4. Emma Leighton 1898–1991 m. Robert Leroy 1896–
        1. 1. Emma Leroy 1919–
      5. 5. Sarah (Jane) Leighton 1900–1987 m. Norman Ramshaw 1899–1966
        1. 1. Ronald Ramshaw 1933–2011
      6. 6. Thomas Leighton 1891–1902
      7. 7. John Leighton 1896–
      8. 8. Francis Leighton 1905–
      9. 9. Sam Leighton 1885–
    2. 2. George Leighton 1858–1933 m. Catherine Leighton 1860–
      1. 1. George (R) Leighton 1882–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (H) Leighton 1884–
      3. 3. Watkin Leighton 1885–1906
      4. 4. Margaret (M) Leighton 1889–
      5. 5. Catherine (A) Leighton 1891–
    3. 3. Penelope Leighton 1860–1932 m. Edwin Jones 1864– m. John Jones 1844–1920
      1. 1. John (David) Jones 1892–1969
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Leighton 1869–1911 m. Samuel Gratton 1865–1928
      1. 1. Margaret Gratton 1908–
      2. 2. Enoch Gratton 1891–1966
      3. 3. Elias (Samaul) Gratton 1892–
      4. 4. Richard (William) Gratton 1896–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Gratton 1898–
      6. 6. John (Henry) Gratton 1900–
      7. 7. Isaac (Willie) Gratton 1902–
      8. 8. Edward Gratton 1905–
    5. 5. Enoch Leighton 1870–1933 m. Jane Leighton 1885–
      1. 1. William (Enock) Parry 1906–
      2. 2. Isaac Leighton 1909–
    6. 6. Hannah (Bella) Leighton 1872–1944 m. Isaac Price 1863–
      1. 1. Edward Price 1900–
      2. 2. Sarah (Elizth) Price 1902–
      3. 3. Mary Price 1907–
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Price 1902–
    7. 7. Sarah Leighton 1855–
    8. 8. Judith (Ann) Leighton 1859–1930 m. David Edwards 1853–
      1. 1. David Edwards 1877–1917
      2. 2. John (S.) Edwards 1880–
      3. 3. William Edwards 1891–1986 m. Elizabeth Edwards 1893–
      4. 4. Jane (Ann) Edwards 1885–1981
      5. 5. Emma (Leighton B) Edwards 1895–1975 m. John (T) Chisholm 1892–
        1. 1. David Chisholm 1918–
        2. 2. Doreen Chisholm 1921–
      6. 6. Catharine Edwards 1898–
      7. 7. Mary Edwards 1882–1953 m. John (William) Haanratty 1873–
        1. 1. David Haanratty 1904–
        2. 2. John (William) Haanratty 1906–
        3. 3. Owen (Edwards) Haanratty 1910–
      8. 8. Ann Edwards 1890– m. William Thompson 1883–
        1. 1. David Thompson 1915–
  2. 2. Enoch Leighton 1827–1891 m. Mary Jones 1831–
    1. 1. Judith (Ann) Leighton 1869–
    2. 2. John (Thomas) Leighton 1865–1936
    3. 3. Mary (Emily) Leighton 1859–
    4. 4. William Leighton 1856–1876
    5. 5. William (Samuel) Leighton 1877–
    6. 6. Ardath (A) Leighton 1868–
    7. 7. Ellen Leighton 1870–
  3. 3. Jno Leighton 1820–1894 m. Mary Hughes 1819–1886
    1. 1. John Leighton 1858–1919
    2. 2. Elizabeth Leighton 1838–1903
    3. 3. Thomas Leighton 1845–
    4. 4. William Leighton 1856–1876
    5. 5. Benjamin Leighton 1860–1937 m. Ellen Chicken 1866–1929
      1. 1. Ruth (Eveline) Layton 1894–1958 m. Charles Gannon 1897– m. Robinson Craggs 1892–1980
      2. 2. Miriam Layton 1908–1974 m. Robert Kenrick 1908–1965
      3. 3. Mary (Jane) Leighton 1885–1962 m. William Smeatham 1880–
      4. 4. Arnold Layton 1887–1946
      5. 5. Joseph (William) Leighton 1891–1979
      6. 6. John (Chicken) Leighton 1896–1962
      7. 7. Margaret (Alice) Leighton 1898–
      8. 8. Ellen Leighton 1904–
    6. 6. Stephen Leighton 1863–
  4. 4. Mary Leighton 1824–1866
  5. 5. William Leighton 1838– m. Sarah Leighton 1832–
    1. 1. Robert Leighton 1861–
    2. 2. Emily Leighton 1863–
    3. 3. Joseph (W) Leighton 1883–
    4. 4. Robert (E) Leighton 1886–
    5. 5. Sarah (J) Leighton 1888–
    6. 6. Robert Leighton 1859–
  6. 6. Joseph Leighton 1844–1922
  7. 7. Emma Leighton 1839–
  8. 8. Anne Leighton 1835–
  9. 9. Mary Leighton 1833–

William Leighton's Timeline

8 Records

1800
25 Dec 1800
Birth of William Leighton in Flintshire, Wales
Flintshire, Wales
1800
25 Dec 1800
William Leighton was baptized in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
1827
1827
Age 27
William Leighton resided here in Durham, Northumberland, England
Durham, Northumberland, England
1841
1841
Age 41
William Leighton resided here in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
1842
Sep 1842
Age 42
William Leighton was married in Flintshire, United Kingdom
Flintshire, United Kingdom
1851
1851
Age 51
William Leighton resided here in Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
1853
11 Apr 1853
Age 53
Death of William Leighton in Flintshire, Wales
Flintshire, Wales
1853
14 Apr 1853
Age 53
Burial of William Leighton in Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1800
    Event Place: Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2500; Folio: 554; Page: 6; GSU roll: 104264-104265
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [3] 1841 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1413; Book: 1; Civil Parish: Holywell; County: Flintshire; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 41; Page: 4; Line: 14; GSU roll: 464325
    [4] Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Flintshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: P-2-1-8
    [5] Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Flintshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: P30-1-5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1800
    Event Place: Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source: Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Flintshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: P30-1-5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Sep 1842
    Event Place: Flintshire, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Durham, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, 1827 History, Directory & Gazetteer of Durham & Northumberland; Publisher: pr. for William White & Co. by Edward Baines & Son

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Holywell, Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1841 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1413; Book: 1; Civil Parish: Holywell; County: Flintshire; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 41; Page: 4; Line: 14; GSU roll: 464325

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1851 Wales Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2500; Folio: 554; Page: 6; GSU roll: 104264-104265

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1853
    Event Place: Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] Web: UK, Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths Index, 1700-1950, Collection: Coalmining Accidents and Deaths; Archive: The Coalmining History Resource Centre
    [3] Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Flintshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: P-2-1-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1853
    Event Place: Bagillt, Flintshire, Wales
    Record Source: Flintshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Archives Wales; Wales; Flintshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Reference: P-2-1-8
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