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Winifred May Leighton 1898–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1898

Birth Location: Tynemouth, Northumberland

Death Date: 21 Apr 1952

Death Location: North Shields

Father: John Leighton

Mother: Ann Waddell

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In 1898, Winifred May Leighton entered the world in Tynemouth, Northumberland, born to John George Leighton And Ann Waddell. In 1901, Winifred May Leighton resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. In 1911, Winifred May Leighton resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. Winifred May Leighton passed away in 1952 in North Shields.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Winifred May Leighton entered the world in Tynemouth, Northumberland, born to John George Leighton And Ann Waddell.
  • In 1901, Winifred May Leighton resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
  • In 1911, Winifred May Leighton resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
  • Winifred May Leighton passed away in 1952 in North Shields.

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Winifred Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Winifred Leighton
1898–1952
Birth Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland
Parents
John George Leighton
1865–1916
Tynemouth, Northumberland
Ann Waddell
1865–
Tynemouth, Northumberland
Grandparents
George (William Napier) Leighton
1842–1905
Holywell, Northumberland, England
Sarah (Gibson) Leighton
1844–
North Shields, Northumberland, England
Isabella (Jane) Nicholson
1831–1897
NORTH SHIELDS NORTHUMBERLAND ENGLAND
Great-Grandparents
George Leighton
1816–
Margaret Harcufs
1805–
Andrew Gibson
1798–
Rachel Wilson
1806–
Mary Shotton
1790–1847
Michael Nicholson
1787–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ralph Leighton
1786–
Mary Young
1785–
Joseph Harcufs
1780–
Thomas *Wilson
1766–1831
Rachel *Wilson
1769–1853

Winifred Leighton's Timeline

5 Records

1898
April 1898
Birth of Winifred May Leighton in Tynemouth, Northumberland
Tynemouth, Northumberland
1901
1901
Age 3
Winifred May Leighton resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 13
Winifred May Leighton resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1921
1921
Age 23
Winifred May Leighton resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1952
21 Apr 1952
Age 54
Death of Winifred May Leighton in North Shields
North Shields

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1898
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30753
    [2] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4801; Folio: 187; Page: 41
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4801; Folio: 187; Page: 41

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30753

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1952
    Event Place: North Shields
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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