Leigh family of Preston, Lancashire, England
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Leigh family of Preston, Lancashire, England
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Posted: 8 Oct 2007 7:04PM GMT |
Classification: Query
Surnames: Bonney, Smith, Leigh, Flanagan, Clitheroe, Pennington, Cosgrove, Wilcock, Higgins
Since starting this quest in June 2007, I have opened up various family connection both dead and living. I have found that I have living relations in Florida, England, and Australia, although none are named Leigh. Finding descendents born after this generation is proving harder to find, including the Ireland connections.
My grandfather's birth certificate tells me my great- grandfather John Leigh 1858-1921 was a farmer and brick burner and lived in South Dublin in 1901 at Grovefield Cottage on Crumlin Road. Spouse: Mary Anne Nugent 1855–1912. Children: Esther Mary Leigh born, Ballybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland, 1878–1952 married William George O'Melia, emigrated to USA. Mary Leigh born Ballybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland 1880–1961 aka Aunt Dolly married Harry Johnson emigrated to USA. Denis Leigh born Ireland, 1886 – married Margaret Flanagan, lived in Preston, Lanc. Had 4 sons and a daughter. Catherine Leigh, born Ballybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland 1887–1970 aka Sister Anne, Aunt Katty, served in Presentation Convent, Preston, worked in India for 50 years. Sarah "Sally" Leigh born Ireland, 1887 – married Frederick Clitheroe of Preston, Lancashire in 1907, had 2 daughters and a son. 1 daughter buried with grandmother Mary Ann in Fernyhalgh Cemetery. Margaret Mary Leigh born Ireland, 1890–1916 aka Sister Gerrard, died age 26, Preston, Lanc. served in Presentation Convent, Preston. Elizabeth Leigh, born Ireland, 1892–1916 died age 24. John Leigh born Ireland, 1897 –. William John Leigh, born Ireland, 1898 – married Mary Smith, had 1 daughter. Owned Stationary Store aka Fulwood Barracks Sub-Post Office on Watling Road. Alexander Patrick Leigh born Dublin, Ireland, 1901–1977 emigrated to USA, married Annie Smith, sister of Mary Smith above. Ellen "Nellie" Leigh born unknown, 1902–1963 identified on 1916 correspondence. I am looking for descendents of this brood. I also have extensive Preston, Lancashire Smith family connections.
My grandfather's birth certificate tells me my great- grandfather John Leigh 1858-1921 was a farmer and brick burner and lived in South Dublin in 1901 at Grovefield Cottage on Crumlin Road. Spouse: Mary Anne Nugent 1855–1912. Children: Esther Mary Leigh born, Ballybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland, 1878–1952 married William George O'Melia, emigrated to USA. Mary Leigh born Ballybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland 1880–1961 aka Aunt Dolly married Harry Johnson emigrated to USA. Denis Leigh born Ireland, 1886 – married Margaret Flanagan, lived in Preston, Lanc. Had 4 sons and a daughter. Catherine Leigh, born Ballybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland 1887–1970 aka Sister Anne, Aunt Katty, served in Presentation Convent, Preston, worked in India for 50 years. Sarah "Sally" Leigh born Ireland, 1887 – married Frederick Clitheroe of Preston, Lancashire in 1907, had 2 daughters and a son. 1 daughter buried with grandmother Mary Ann in Fernyhalgh Cemetery. Margaret Mary Leigh born Ireland, 1890–1916 aka Sister Gerrard, died age 26, Preston, Lanc. served in Presentation Convent, Preston. Elizabeth Leigh, born Ireland, 1892–1916 died age 24. John Leigh born Ireland, 1897 –. William John Leigh, born Ireland, 1898 – married Mary Smith, had 1 daughter. Owned Stationary Store aka Fulwood Barracks Sub-Post Office on Watling Road. Alexander Patrick Leigh born Dublin, Ireland, 1901–1977 emigrated to USA, married Annie Smith, sister of Mary Smith above. Ellen "Nellie" Leigh born unknown, 1902–1963 identified on 1916 correspondence. I am looking for descendents of this brood. I also have extensive Preston, Lancashire Smith family connections.