What is the origin of the name Leigh?
1: English: habitational name from any of numerous places (in at least sixteen counties but especially Leigh in Lancashire) named either with the nominative case of Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’ (see Lee [...]
History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Containing a history from the earliest settlement to the present time ... biographical sketches, portraits of some of the...
...October 2, 1831, son of Thomas and Jestina (Cox) Leigh, natives of Somersetshire, England, he, born August 24, 1804, was... (Somersetshire, Somerset, United Kingdom - 1831)
...October 2, 1831, son of Thomas and Jestina (Cox) Leigh, natives of Somersetshire, England, he, born August 24, 1804, was... (Somersetshire, Somerset, United Kingdom - 1831)
Geneanet username : colgnln48091
Annals of Henrico parish
...at Richmond, April 28, 1826, Virginia Leigh, born July 5, 1825. daughter of Francis and Eliza Wicker.... (Richmond, Virginia, United States - 1825)
...at Richmond, April 28, 1826, Virginia Leigh, born July 5, 1825. daughter of Francis and Eliza Wicker.... (Richmond, Virginia, United States - 1825)
Geneanet username : colgnln402427
Genealogical and personal memorial of Mercer County, New Jersey (Volume 2)
...of Suffern, New York. Mr. Albert S. Leigh married (second) Elizabeth M. Murphy, born November 28, 1838, daughter of the... (Suffern, New Jersey, United States - 1838)
...of Suffern, New York. Mr. Albert S. Leigh married (second) Elizabeth M. Murphy, born November 28, 1838, daughter of the... (Suffern, New Jersey, United States - 1838)
Geneanet username : colgnln404847
Dictionary of National Biography Volume 32
...(d. 1653), son of Sir Francis Leigh, by Mary, daughter of Thomas Egerton, viscount Brackley [ (Isle, United Kingdom - 1653)
...(d. 1653), son of Sir Francis Leigh, by Mary, daughter of Thomas Egerton, viscount Brackley [
Geneanet username : colgnln716825
Maryland historical magazine (v.8(1913))
...married Joanna, daughter of Sir John Leigh, of ISTorth Court, Isle of Wight, and Amelie, his wife. In 1784, Capt.... (Annapolis, Maryland, United States - 1784)
...married Joanna, daughter of Sir John Leigh, of ISTorth Court, Isle of Wight, and Amelie, his wife. In 1784, Capt.... (Annapolis, Maryland, United States - 1784)
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History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa
...October 2, 1831, son of Thomas and Jestina (Cox) Leigh, natives of Somersetshire, England, he, born August 24, 1804, was... (Somersetshire, Somerset, United Kingdom - 1831)
...October 2, 1831, son of Thomas and Jestina (Cox) Leigh, natives of Somersetshire, England, he, born August 24, 1804, was... (Somersetshire, Somerset, United Kingdom - 1831)
Geneanet username : colgnln88147
Biographical history of Crawford, Ida and Sac counties, Iowa
...Vermont and a daughter of Andrew and Emma (Leigh) Hawkins, natives also of that State. They removed to New York... (New, Iowa, United States - 1854)
...Vermont and a daughter of Andrew and Emma (Leigh) Hawkins, natives also of that State. They removed to New York... (New, Iowa, United States - 1854)
Geneanet username : colgnln129411
A genealogical and heraldic history of the colonial gentry .. (Volume 1)
...19th September, 1872, Hon. Margaret Elizabeth Leigh, eldest daughter of second Lord Leigh, and has had issue,... (Eton, Unknown country - 1872)
...19th September, 1872, Hon. Margaret Elizabeth Leigh, eldest daughter of second Lord Leigh, and has had issue,... (Eton, Unknown country - 1872)
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Armagh clergy and parishes : being an account of the clergy of the Church of Ireland in the Diocese of Armagh, from the earilest...
...Letitia Balfour, daughter of Mr. Francis Leigh, M.P., of Drogheda, the charity was founded in 1780 to carry out the... (Drogheda, Armagh, United Kingdom - 1780)
...Letitia Balfour, daughter of Mr. Francis Leigh, M.P., of Drogheda, the charity was founded in 1780 to carry out the... (Drogheda, Armagh, United Kingdom - 1780)
Geneanet username : colgnln52653
Encyclopedia of biography of Minnesota. History of Minnesota
... Fannie Leigh, daughter of Jesse S. Leigh, of Argyle, New York. Five years later his wife died, leaving one... (Argyle, Minnesota, United States - 1860)
... Fannie Leigh, daughter of Jesse S. Leigh, of Argyle, New York. Five years later his wife died, leaving one... (Argyle, Minnesota, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln131020
Surrey archaeological collections (Volume 7)
...the will of her mother-in-law, Jane Leigh. She was the daughter of Mr. Serjeant Baines, of Havering atte Bower, co.... (Havering, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1741)
...the will of her mother-in-law, Jane Leigh. She was the daughter of Mr. Serjeant Baines, of Havering atte Bower, co.... (Havering, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1741)
Geneanet username : colgnln167870
History of Linn County Iowa : from its earliest settlement to the present time (Volume 2, pt.2)
...Minnie Leigh, a daughter of Charles A. and Lydia A. (Ballard) Leigh, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The... (Ohio, Ohio, United States - 1851)
...Minnie Leigh, a daughter of Charles A. and Lydia A. (Ballard) Leigh, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The... (Ohio, Ohio, United States - 1851)
Geneanet username : colgnln166737
Genealogical and personal memorial of Mercer County, New Jersey (Volume 2)
... Albert Leigh, son of Isaac and Phoebe (Sutphen) Leigh, was born in Cedar Grove, Mercer county, New Jersey, October... (Cedar, New Jersey, United States - 1797)
... Albert Leigh, son of Isaac and Phoebe (Sutphen) Leigh, was born in Cedar Grove, Mercer county, New Jersey, October... (Cedar, New Jersey, United States - 1797)
Geneanet username : colgnln529886
A standard history of Sauk County, Wisconsin : an authentic narrative of the past, with particular attention to the modern era in the commercial,...
...York, in 1854, son of Charles and Miranda (Pease) Leigh. His father came from England in boyhood and was married... (Wales Township, Erie County, New York, United States - 1854)
...York, in 1854, son of Charles and Miranda (Pease) Leigh. His father came from England in boyhood and was married... (Wales Township, Erie County, New York, United States - 1854)
Geneanet username : colgnln406368
Dod's peerage, baronetage and knightage of Great Britain and Ireland for ..., including all the titled classes (Volume Pt. 1)
...he- was great-grandson of Sir Peter Leigh, knt.-banneret, who fell at Agincourt. The 2nd son of the lord mayor was... (Agincourt, United Kingdom - 1558)
...he- was great-grandson of Sir Peter Leigh, knt.-banneret, who fell at Agincourt. The 2nd son of the lord mayor was... (Agincourt, United Kingdom - 1558)
Geneanet username : colgnln5273196
Encyclopedia of biography of Minnesota. History of Minnesota
...on December 12, 1860, to Fannie I. Leigh, daughter of Jesse S. Leigh, of Argyle, New York. Five years later... (Argyle, Minnesota, United States - 1860)
...on December 12, 1860, to Fannie I. Leigh, daughter of Jesse S. Leigh, of Argyle, New York. Five years later... (Argyle, Minnesota, United States - 1860)
Geneanet username : colgnln131020
A genealogical and heraldic history of the commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, enjoying territorial possessions or high official rank, but univested with heritable...
...of Thomas, son of Sir Peter Leigh, knight banneret of Lyme), and had issue, Richard, who died in his father's... (Sir, Ireland - 1714)
...of Thomas, son of Sir Peter Leigh, knight banneret of Lyme), and had issue, Richard, who died in his father's... (Sir, Ireland - 1714)
Geneanet username : colgnln35952
Remains, historical & literary, connected with the palatine counties of Lancaster and Chester (Volume 31)
...343, 344.) IBID. " Mr James Leigh "~. He was the second son of Sir Piers Legh of Lyme (knighted... (Leith, Cheshire, United Kingdom - 1544)
...343, 344.) IBID. " Mr James Leigh "~. He was the second son of Sir Piers Legh of Lyme (knighted... (Leith, Cheshire, United Kingdom - 1544)
Geneanet username : colgnln167584
Dictionary of national biography
...M us. Elizabeth Leigh Murray (d. 1892), the second daughter of Henry Lee (1766-1836) [q. v.], dramatist... (York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1836)
...M us. Elizabeth Leigh Murray (d. 1892), the second daughter of Henry Lee (1766-1836) [q. v.], dramatist... (York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1836)
Geneanet username : colgnln529632
A genealogical and heraldic history of the colonial gentry .. (Volume 1)
...Ireland, m. 10th November, 1853, Mary Leigh, daughter of William Upton Tripp, Esq., attorney, formerly of Bardon, Somerset, England, but... (Hermitage, Unknown country - 1853)
...Ireland, m. 10th November, 1853, Mary Leigh, daughter of William Upton Tripp, Esq., attorney, formerly of Bardon, Somerset, England, but... (Hermitage, Unknown country - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln29539
Universal biography : containing a copious account, critical and historical, of the life and character, labors and actions of eminent persons, in all ages...
...took Aliee daughter of sir Thomas Leigh. In 1605, he commenced a suit to prove the legitimacy of his birth,... (Kenilworth, New York, United States - 1605)
...took Aliee daughter of sir Thomas Leigh. In 1605, he commenced a suit to prove the legitimacy of his birth,... (Kenilworth, New York, United States - 1605)
Geneanet username : colgnln136062
Collins's peerage of England, genealogical, biographical, and historical (Volume 7)
...Bart, (by Cassandra, daughter of William Leigh, Esq. of Adlestrop, in Gloucestershire, son of Theophilus Leigh, E^q, by Mary, sister... (Sunbury, England, United Kingdom - 1767)
...Bart, (by Cassandra, daughter of William Leigh, Esq. of Adlestrop, in Gloucestershire, son of Theophilus Leigh, E^q, by Mary, sister... (Sunbury, England, United Kingdom - 1767)
Geneanet username : colgnln57321
The parliamentary history of the county of Oxford, including the city and university of Oxford, and the boroughs of Banbury, Burford, Chipping Norton, Dadington,...
...was the son of Sir William Leigh of Stoneleigh, co. Warwick, and m. Mary dau. of Thomas Egerton, Viscount Brackley,... (Dunchurch, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1603)
...was the son of Sir William Leigh of Stoneleigh, co. Warwick, and m. Mary dau. of Thomas Egerton, Viscount Brackley,... (Dunchurch, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1603)
Geneanet username : colgnln35030
A supplement to the fifth edition of Collin's Peerage of England, containing a general account of the marriages, births, promotions, deaths, &c. . .in...
...in Gloucefterfiiire, Elq, son of Theophilus Leigh of Adleftr- p, Esq, by Mary, fifier of James Duke of Chandosj, by... (Sunbury, England, United Kingdom - 1781)
...in Gloucefterfiiire, Elq, son of Theophilus Leigh of Adleftr- p, Esq, by Mary, fifier of James Duke of Chandosj, by... (Sunbury, England, United Kingdom - 1781)
Geneanet username : colgnln25405
Dictionary of national biography (Volume 32)
...physician and naturalist, son of William Leigh of Singleton-in-the-Fylde, Lancashire, and great-grandson of William Leigh [q.v.], B.D., rector of Standish,... (Singleton, United Kingdom - 1662)
...physician and naturalist, son of William Leigh of Singleton-in-the-Fylde, Lancashire, and great-grandson of William Leigh [q.v.], B.D., rector of Standish,... (Singleton, United Kingdom - 1662)
Geneanet username : colgnln130836
Dictionary of American biography (Volume 19)
...New York City, daughter of Samuel and Lucy (Leigh) Ward, and grand-daughter of Gideon Lee, mayor of the city in... (New York City, New York, United States - 1922)
...New York City, daughter of Samuel and Lucy (Leigh) Ward, and grand-daughter of Gideon Lee, mayor of the city in... (New York City, New York, United States - 1922)
Geneanet username : colgnln535931
Sussex archaeological collections relating to the history and antiquities of the county (Volume 40)
...by Catharine, daughter of Sir Thomas Leigh, of St.-Oswald's, Yorkshire. After having been a great favourite with Elizabeth, Charles Blount... (Slinfold, England, United Kingdom - 1603)
...by Catharine, daughter of Sir Thomas Leigh, of St.-Oswald's, Yorkshire. After having been a great favourite with Elizabeth, Charles Blount... (Slinfold, England, United Kingdom - 1603)
Geneanet username : colgnln49586
A History of the County of Surrey: Comprising Every Object of Topographical, Geological, Or
...in the same posture, of Nicholas Leigh, the grandfather, who died in 1565, and of his wife Ann, daughter of... (Nicholas, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1565)
...in the same posture, of Nicholas Leigh, the grandfather, who died in 1565, and of his wife Ann, daughter of... (Nicholas, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1565)
Geneanet username : colgnln51764
The dictionary of national biography : founded in 1882 by George Smith (Volume 1, pt.2)
...AVarwickshire, and their son, Sir Thomas Leigh, married Mary, granddaughter of Lord-chancellor EUesmere. Hoddesdon married, secondly, Elizabeth, daughter of AMlliam... (Sir, Unknown country - 1611)
...AVarwickshire, and their son, Sir Thomas Leigh, married Mary, granddaughter of Lord-chancellor EUesmere. Hoddesdon married, secondly, Elizabeth, daughter of AMlliam... (Sir, Unknown country - 1611)
Geneanet username : colgnln512224
The genealogist (Volume New Ser. Vol. 38 (1922))
...married, firstly, Margaret, daughter of Ralph Leigh, Esq., of Stockwell, Surrey, M.P. for that county , she died 10th Sept.... (Stockwell, Unknown country - 1520)
...married, firstly, Margaret, daughter of Ralph Leigh, Esq., of Stockwell, Surrey, M.P. for that county , she died 10th Sept.... (Stockwell, Unknown country - 1520)
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A genealogical and heraldic history of the commoners of Great Britain and Ireland enjoying territorial possessions or high official rank, but uninvested with heritable...
...in 1574, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Leigh, esq. of Eggington, in Derbyshire , secondly, Faith, only daughter and heir of... (Cossington, United Kingdom - 1574)
...in 1574, Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Leigh, esq. of Eggington, in Derbyshire , secondly, Faith, only daughter and heir of... (Cossington, United Kingdom - 1574)
Geneanet username : colgnln5273587
Surrey archaeological collections, relating to the history and antiquities of the county (Volume Vol. 29)
...Leigh, of Stockwell, son of Ralph Leigh by Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Langley of Riching, Essex, was created a Knight... (Stockwell, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1501)
...Leigh, of Stockwell, son of Ralph Leigh by Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Langley of Riching, Essex, was created a Knight... (Stockwell, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1501)
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The county families of the United Kingdom, or, Royal manual of the titled and untitled aristocracy of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland .. (Ed....
...Second son of William Leigh, Esq., J.P., of Woodchester Park, who d. 1906, by Mary Victoria, who d.... (Woodchester, Ireland - 1906)
...Second son of William Leigh, Esq., J.P., of Woodchester Park, who d. 1906, by Mary Victoria, who d.... (Woodchester, Ireland - 1906)
Geneanet username : colgnln6003433
Dictionary Of National Biography(Pereira-Pockrich)
...was the youngest son of John Leigh Philips of Mayfield, Manchester, where he was born on 9 June 1795. His... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1795)
...was the youngest son of John Leigh Philips of Mayfield, Manchester, where he was born on 9 June 1795. His... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1795)
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A supplement to the fifth edition of Collin's Peerage of England, containing a general account of the marriages, births, promotions, deaths, &c. . .in...
...Bart, (by Cassandra, daughter of William Leigh of Adieftrop, in Gloucefterfiiire, Elq, son of Theophilus Leigh of Adleftr- p, Esq,... (Sunbury, England, United Kingdom - 1781)
...Bart, (by Cassandra, daughter of William Leigh of Adieftrop, in Gloucefterfiiire, Elq, son of Theophilus Leigh of Adleftr- p, Esq,... (Sunbury, England, United Kingdom - 1781)
Geneanet username : colgnln25405
Surrey archaeological collections (Volume 7)
...was the second son of Francis Leigh the elder. He was baptized at Sutton-at-Hone, 8th Sept., 1727, and was afterwards... (Sutton-at-Hone, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1727)
...was the second son of Francis Leigh the elder. He was baptized at Sutton-at-Hone, 8th Sept., 1727, and was afterwards... (Sutton-at-Hone, Surrey, United Kingdom - 1727)
Geneanet username : colgnln167870
The Tyler genealogy, the descendants of Job Tyler, of Andover, Massachusetts, 1619-1700
...18'38, married, April 2, 1865, Marshall Leigh, bom in Carlisle, Mass., May 31, 1835, son of Wil Ham and Dorcas... (Carlisle, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1835)
...18'38, married, April 2, 1865, Marshall Leigh, bom in Carlisle, Mass., May 31, 1835, son of Wil Ham and Dorcas... (Carlisle, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1835)
Geneanet username : colgnln404433
The Kirbys of New England : a history of the descendants of John Kirby of Middletown, Conn. and of Joseph Kirby of Hartford, Conn.,...
...(Leigh) Freeborn, daughter of Dr. Edwin Leigh of St.-Louis, Mo., and Susan Scollay, the daughter of Grover Scollay of Boston,... (Leigh, Connecticut, United States - 1894)
...(Leigh) Freeborn, daughter of Dr. Edwin Leigh of St.-Louis, Mo., and Susan Scollay, the daughter of Grover Scollay of Boston,... (Leigh, Connecticut, United States - 1894)
Geneanet username : colgnln6004061
Debrett's baronetage, knightage, and companionage (Volume Vol. 1, Ed. 5)
...younger son of tlie rev. Peter Leigh, was a barrister-2142w, and high bailif Fof the city of Westminster, and was... (Westminster, London, United Kingdom - 1803)
...younger son of tlie rev. Peter Leigh, was a barrister-2142w, and high bailif Fof the city of Westminster, and was... (Westminster, London, United Kingdom - 1803)
Geneanet username : colgnln5273002
The South in the building of the nation, a history of the southern states designed to record the South's part in the making of...
...to Charlotte, daughter of Gen. Ferdinand Leigh and Mary Claiborne. They had four sons and two daughters. One son, Osmim,... (Cape, United States - 1853)
...to Charlotte, daughter of Gen. Ferdinand Leigh and Mary Claiborne. They had four sons and two daughters. One son, Osmim,... (Cape, United States - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln668063
Dictionary of National Biography Volume 32
...1649, was younger son of Edward Leigh of Rushall, Staffordshire. Heentered Queen's College, Oxford, in Lent term 1666, and proceeded... (Lent, United Kingdom - 1666)
...1649, was younger son of Edward Leigh of Rushall, Staffordshire. Heentered Queen's College, Oxford, in Lent term 1666, and proceeded... (Lent, United Kingdom - 1666)
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The general biographical dictionary. Revised by A. Chalmers
...LEIGH (Edward), a learned theological writer of the seventeenth century, the son of Henry Leigh, esq.... (Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1602)
...LEIGH (Edward), a learned theological writer of the seventeenth century, the son of Henry Leigh, esq.... (Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1602)
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Collins's Peerage of England, Genealogical, Biographical, and Historical
...grind son of the Rev. Peter Leigh, of High-Leigb, rector of Whitchurch in Shropshire, by Elizabeth, +daughter of the Hon.... (Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom - 1811)
...grind son of the Rev. Peter Leigh, of High-Leigb, rector of Whitchurch in Shropshire, by Elizabeth, +daughter of the Hon.... (Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom - 1811)
Geneanet username : colgnln38774
The biographical encyclopaedia of New Jersey of the nineteenth century (Volume 1)
...He is the son of Samuel Leigh, whose father, of the same name, served in the war of the Revolution,... (Hunterdon county, New Jersey, United States - 1821)
...He is the son of Samuel Leigh, whose father, of the same name, served in the war of the Revolution,... (Hunterdon county, New Jersey, United States - 1821)
Geneanet username : colgnln129404
Leslie's history of the Republican Party (Volume 2)
...He is the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Paine) Leigh, and was born October 17, 1862, in Hallowell, Me., where... (Hallowell, Me., Maine, United States - 1862)
...He is the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Paine) Leigh, and was born October 17, 1862, in Hallowell, Me., where... (Hallowell, Me., Maine, United States - 1862)
Geneanet username : colgnln132806
Transactions of the Royal Historical Society (Volume 2)
...of Devon. This was Mr. Robert Leigh, who was a younger son of the Leighs of Ridge, in Morchard Bishop,... (Morchard Bishop, United Kingdom - 1595)
...of Devon. This was Mr. Robert Leigh, who was a younger son of the Leighs of Ridge, in Morchard Bishop,... (Morchard Bishop, United Kingdom - 1595)
Geneanet username : colgnln308378
History of the Muscle Shoals Baptist Association from 1820 to 1890, a period of 70 years, with a history of the churches of the...
...She was the daughter of David G. Leigh, and the granddaughter of John Leigh, a Baptist minister. She is a... (Bethel, Alabama, United States - 1828)
...She was the daughter of David G. Leigh, and the granddaughter of John Leigh, a Baptist minister. She is a... (Bethel, Alabama, United States - 1828)
Geneanet username : colgnln537103
A genealogical and heraldic history of the colonial gentry (in two volumes) (Volume 1)
...Ireland, m. 10th November, 1853, Mary Leigh, daughter of William Upton Tripp, Esq., attorney, formerly of Bardon, Somerset, England, but... (Hermitage, United Kingdom - 1853)
...Ireland, m. 10th November, 1853, Mary Leigh, daughter of William Upton Tripp, Esq., attorney, formerly of Bardon, Somerset, England, but... (Hermitage, United Kingdom - 1853)
Geneanet username : colgnln35544
Encyclopedia of Virginia biography
...of King William county, and Mary Leigh, his wife, daughter of Ferdinand Leigh. In 1793 he entered the military service... (King, Virginia, United States - 1793)
...of King William county, and Mary Leigh, his wife, daughter of Ferdinand Leigh. In 1793 he entered the military service... (King, Virginia, United States - 1793)
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The general biographical dictionary. Revised by A. Chalmers
...seventeenth century, the son of Henry Leigh, esq. was born at Shawell in Leicestershire, March 24, 1602-3. He had his... (Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1602)
...seventeenth century, the son of Henry Leigh, esq. was born at Shawell in Leicestershire, March 24, 1602-3. He had his... (Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1602)
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What is the origin of the name Leigh?
1: English: habitational name from any of numerous places (in at least sixteen counties but especially Leigh in Lancashire) named either with the nominative case of Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’ (see Lee [...]