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William Leighton 1815–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 November 1815

Birth Location: Maine

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Lucinda Glidden

Children(s): Isabel Leighton, Lucinda Laiten, Daniel Leighton, Willis Leighton, Elmer Leighton, Lot Leighton

The story of William Leighton began in 1815 in Maine. In 1870, William Leighton resided in Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA. In 1900, William Leighton resided in Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA. William Leighton married Lucinda Glidden, and had children including Daniel E Leighton, Elmer E Leighton, Isabel Leighton, Lot T Leighton, Lucinda J Laiten, Willis C Leighton. William Leighton passed away in 1900 in Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Leighton began in 1815 in Maine.
  • In 1870, William Leighton resided in Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA.
  • In 1900, William Leighton resided in Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA.
  • William Leighton married Lucinda Glidden, and had children including Daniel E Leighton, Elmer E Leighton, Isabel Leighton, Lot T Leighton, Lucinda J Laiten, Willis C Leighton.
  • William Leighton passed away in 1900 in Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America.

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William Leighton
1815–1900
Birth Place: Maine
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William Leighton's Descendants

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William Leighton (29 November 1815–1900) m. Lucinda Glidden (1821–1910)
  1. 1. Isabel Leighton 1843–1927 m. John (B) Dodge 1839–1899
    1. 1. Herbert (Everett) Dodge 1879–1933 m. Martha (M.) Dodge 1881–1916
      1. 1. Isabel (R) Dodge 1902–1986 m. Newell Cunningham 1902–1993
        1. 1. Rodney (Avery) Cunningham 1939–2011 m. Frances (Gertrude) Turner 1939–2016
        2. 2. Lyman (E) Cunningham 1930–1981
        3. 3. Richard (O) Cunningham 1930–2003
        4. 4. Beautrice Cunningham 1934–2006
      2. 2. Wilfred (S) Dodge 1905–
    2. 2. Edith Bowler 1869–1916
    3. 3. Alice (Ann) Choate 1875–1905
    4. 4. Arthur (J.) Dodge 1874–
    5. 5. Frederick Dodge 1867–
  2. 2. Lucinda (J) Laiten 1856–
  3. 3. Daniel (E.) Leighton 1853–1941
  4. 4. Willis (C.) Leighton 1867–1922
  5. 5. Elmer (E.) Leighton 1861–1957
  6. 6. Lot (T.) Leighton 1858–1934

William Leighton's Timeline

5 Records

1815
29 November 1815
Birth of William Leighton in Maine
Maine
1870
1870
Age 55
William Leighton resided here in Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA
Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA
1900
1900
Age 85
William Leighton resided here in Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA
Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA
1900
24 October 1900
Age 85
Death of William Leighton in Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 85
Burial of William Leighton in Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 November 1815
    Event Place: Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Somerville, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: M593_549; Page: 620B
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Somerville, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: 596; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1240596
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Maine, U.S., Faylene Hutton Cemetery Collection, 1780-1990

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Somerville, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: M593_549; Page: 620B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Somerville, Lincoln, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Somerville, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: 596; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1240596

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 October 1900
    Event Place: Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Maine, U.S., Faylene Hutton Cemetery Collection, 1780-1990

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Somerville, Lincoln County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Maine, U.S., Faylene Hutton Cemetery Collection, 1780-1990

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