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Raymond Marion Leighton

tcrisler1 — 2009-11-02 00:10:12Z

Does anyone have any information about Raymond Marion Leighton, born about 1910 in Michigan. The Raymond Marion Leighton I am looking for spent some time in Oklahoma in the mid to late 1930's. He would have been located near Cement, OK - probably Lawton. Perhaps he was staioned at Ft. Sill Army Base. I don't have a whole lot more information than that....ANY information you would be willing to share would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Re: Leighton's of Edinburgh, Scotland

lindsaydouglas_1 — 2009-10-16 10:13:38Z

Hi

I am also looking for info relating to allan leighton who married mary winwick in 1888, as far as i know he had 3 sons (allan, tommy and john) John is my grandmothers (mary winwick leighton) father hence why im trying to track the line, my gran (who is in her 80s now) can only remmeber the names above, if you have any other info it would be great to share!

Re: searching for Barry Leighton

michael1vqbeoeht0avv28v8p7evbt6krtoh — 2009-10-08 16:44:14Z

I am his son Michael. His sister Bonnie died in the later 70s and his sister Linda now lives in Massachusetts. He lives in Rhode Island. Let me know if you would like him to contact you.

Re: HELP! Searching for David Leighton's Parents

vanstrada — 2009-10-01 06:50:06Z

I found this interesting site
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/e/n/Barry-M-Hen...
.I hope it is of some use to you .

Re: HELP! Searching for David Leighton's Parents

bevokcom — 2009-10-01 02:42:44Z

my grandfather was william russell & was married to elizabeth leighton & was david leightons daughter, according to the info I have davids father was was called WILLIAM Born - TARBOLTON, AYR. SCOTLAND
HIS WIFE WAS JANET WARDROP Born - CRAIGIE,AYR. SCOTLAND.

Re: LEIGHTON/LEVENS FAMILY OF KENDAL,WESTMORLAND,UK.

GeraldineRobredoL — 2009-09-08 14:09:55Z

Many thanks Danny. I will see if any of these dates match my ggg grandmother..

Re: LEIGHTON/LEVENS FAMILY OF KENDAL,WESTMORLAND,UK.

dannylim1 — 2009-09-08 09:21:49Z

John Levens (b) 1705 Kendal (m) Elizabeth ? 2 children John (b) 1730 Kendal Elinor (b) 1731 Kendal , the son John married Barbara Barber (b) 1728 Kendal they had 9 children
William (b) 1755, John (b) 1757, Christian (b)1759 James (b) 1761, Thomas(b) 1764, Barbara (b) 1765, Isabella (b) 1773 , John Levens (b) 1705 is my wifes 5th Great-grandfather that’s about it hope this maybe of some use regards
danny

Re: Arthur William Leighton in Australia

joshleighton_1 — 2009-08-27 03:22:04Z

Have a look at the following link http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/script/veteran.asp?ServiceID=A&... this should give you a bit of information.

Regards
Josh

Re: Hatevil Leighton of Pembroke,Maine

gammiepie — 2009-08-14 19:28:32Z

Hatevil had a son Josiah Livingston/stone that married Jane Euphemia Young

this genealogy stuff is soooo confusing..
i searched the nova scotia census because
alot of the people were loyalists that left
maine and then returned.

Re: Leighton family in Westomorland?

mikemackean — 2009-08-10 18:09:12Z

My Leightons are from just a little further south, nearer Lancaster, which isn't much help I'm afraid. However there is a UK website called GenesReunited which shows a few Leighton trees connected with Kendal. (There are 48 individual names between 1824 and 1915).

I have a subscription so I can ask about for you, if you have a few names or dates.
Regards
Mike

Re: Leighton family in Westmorland?

GeraldineRobredoL — 2009-08-09 20:51:25Z

That should of course be 'Westmorland'; my mistake!
Geraldine Robredo

Leighton family in Westomorland?

GeraldineRobredoL — 2009-08-09 20:50:03Z

Has anyone got information about the Leighton family in the area of Kendal?
Geraldine Robredo (nee Leighton), Mexico

Eric John Blair Leighton

jamoniz — 2009-07-27 15:44:50Z

I am looking for information about Eric John Blair Leighton, British artist born in 1886, the son of artist Edmund Blair Leighton.
I am particularly interested in Eric John's work with the British censorship department in Bermuda during World War II. He had two children Sanchia and Hugh (I think).

Ben V Leighton, b. approx 1930

greenbeebedoll — 2009-07-19 07:44:28Z

Ben V. Leighton, not sure of exact date but have seen membership cards for boyscouts in shelton, washington dated 1945,papers from college classes, journals from possibly some work with fisheries complete with photographs. possibly has a brother named cecil. there is also a enlistment poster...big, nicely framed...for an arthur e. leighton b. approx 1900 for wwI..dated sept 1917...and a large framed photo of a man in uniform. these items were in an antique store in chelan, washington. the owner of store would like to see them go to a family member. Stage Stop antiques. 513 W. Webster, Chelan, WA. 509-682-5879

Looking for family of Frances Twiford Holloman Leighton

toriconnolly — 2009-07-13 16:01:36Z

We are trying to find family members of Frances Leighton. She was married to Mr. Holloman and then Richard Leighton. THis concerns a grandchild of Ms. Leighton who desires contact with family. Please contact vconnol@prodigy.net if you can help.

Thanks so much Tori Connolly

Re: Rochelle or Lesleigh Leighton

jesicafrey — 2009-07-11 16:44:21Z

hi carla

I hope all is well with you. I am pretty sure Lesleigh is in Durham NC married to Ronald Henry. Let me know if you need more than that

Re: William Leighton family of Scotland

davidmillan — 2009-07-03 20:44:40Z

Hi,
I have in my tree a William Leighton, b abt 5 March 1791 at Kingoldrum, ANS, Scotland. His wife is Marjory aka Mary Webster. I have the names of 12 of their children from the IGI but not one named Charles. However a birth year of 1840/41 would fit in with the children's births. What are your sources for Charles/William & Mary?

Regards

David

Looking for information on Dwayne Todd Leighton

bl3ighton — 2009-06-10 14:23:03Z

Hi, I'm looking for any and all information on Dwayne Todd Leighton, he was born Dec. 3, around 1964 or so. His father's name is Dale Leighton, mother is Carolyn (Murray is her new married name not sure of maiden name) Dwayne has a brother named David Leighton, a sister named Linda and another sister named Lisa. Any information anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Re: HELP! Searching for David Leighton's Parents

vanstrada — 2009-02-23 22:29:40Z

http://cemindex.arkangles.com/inscription.php?id=133451
information about David Leighton and his family.David married Mary Elliot Craigie, Scotland in 1831 (some records say Kilmarnock). They had 3 children in Scotland (Janet, Margaret and William) and came over to Australia in the late 30's early 40's with one of David's sisters and a David Blair son of Mary Elliot . They settled in Running Stream, near Rylstone, NSW and proceeded to have 4 more children (Mary, Martha, Robert and Elizabeth).David was a stonemason and built one of the churches in the area (which I believe may still stand, though abandoned) and opened a pub/hotel/inn? along the"Cobb & Co. Coach route called "The Rest and Be Thankful".All that is known is that David eventually sold (or lost) the inn to his son-in-law, and eventually shot himself (1st July 1886). He is buried in the Running Stream Cemetery.

Leighton David 1865 08 12 57 Wedderburn 321 100 Pres http://www.ozgenonline.com/aust_cemeteries/vic/loddon/wedder...
Mary ELLIOTT (AFN:23XV-XK) Pedigree
Born: 1802 Place: , Craigie, Ayr, Scotland
Died: 13 May 1892 Place: , Running Stream, Nsw, Australia
Buried: 15 May 1892 Place: Cemetery, Running Stream, Nsw, Australia
Married: 15 Aug 1831 Place: , Tarbolton, Ayr, Scotland
Father: Robert ELLIOTT (AFN:T2P6-15) Family
Mother: Janet WARDROP (AFN:T2P6-2B)
Children
1. Sex Name
F Margaret LEIGHTON (AFN:T2PT-XF) Pedigree
Born: 22 Feb 1834 Place: , , , Scotland
2. Sex Name
F Martha LEIGHTON (AFN:T2P5-XN) Pedigree
Born: 3 Mar 1843 Place: Round Swamp, Mudgee Road, Nsw, Australia
Christened: 16 Nov 1843 Place:
Died: 26 Oct 1893 Place: , Young, Nsw, Australia
Buried: 27 Oct 1893 Place: Presbyterian Cem, Young, Nsw, Australia
3. Sex Name
M William LEIGHTON (AFN:T2P6-4N) Pedigree
Born: 10 Mar 1837 Place: , , , Scotland
Died: 5 Apr 1915 Place: , , Nsw, Australia
Buried: Place: Cemetery, Running Stream, Nsw, Australia
4. Sex Name
F Janet LEIGHTON (AFN:T2P6-M8) Pedigree
Born: 12 Mar 1832 Place: , , , Scotland
5. Sex Name
F Mary LEIGHTON (LEIDEN) (AFN:23XV-T2) Pedigree
Born: 28 May 1839 Place: Round Swamp, N.s.w., Australia
Christened: 16 Nov 1843 Place: , Round Swamp, Nsw, Australia
6. Sex Name
M Robert LEIGHTON (AFN:23XV-SV) Pedigree
Born: 3 Aug 1846 Place: Round Swamp, N.s.w., Austl.
Christened: 16 Aug 1846 Place: , Round Swamp, Nsw, Australia
7. Sex Name
F Elizabeth LEIGHTON (AFN:23XV-V7) Pedigree
Born: 1 Sep 1848 Place: Round Swamp, N.s.w., Austl.
Christened: 10 Oct 1849 Place: , Round Swamp, Nsw, Australia

: Leighton''s in Australia

vanstrada — 2008-11-28 20:05:39Z

Where have these people gone . Why are these posts so old .?

Leightons Wakefield to Australia

vanstrada — 2008-10-18 22:09:04Z

I am researching all Leightons Wakefield to Australia. Am hoping we can all catch up .
My Leighton ancestors were the publican for the Bishop Blaize Inn . I can't find any info on when the Inn was built . I know when it was destroyed. Leightons are also at Cross Keys Inn Wakefield . Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Leighton Family from Scotland to Maine

philleighton — 2009-05-30 12:25:55Z

You probably have this information by now. Go to

http://home.comcast.net/~downeastgenealogy/

Under Addison census of 1850 and on record 128
you will see John Leighton and Eunice. Rebecca is listed
as 18 years old.

In addition, if you go to the LDS (Morman) web site
and search on Rebecca Leighton you will find she was
born June 9th, 1833 and married a Ephraim Whitney from
Jonesboro, in 1857. Her mother, Eunice, maiden name is
Wright. If you go to Jonesboro 1850 census, on the above referenced site, on line 22,
you will see Ephraim listed as 15 years old, born 1835.

Next on the LDS site under marriages, I do find a Rebecca
D. Leighton birth of 1840 who married a David Joy. It lists
Rebecca's parents as Nahum Hill Leighton and Phoebe Parker Drisko which accounts for Rebecca's middle name. He married again to an Abigal. The parents marriage is recorded under Addison marriages and was in 1828. I do see Nahum Leighton listed
on line 130 for Addison census, but no child by the name of
Rebecca. [I'm confused] !!! You can search Nahum on LDS site
and go back generations for him. You will also find David B. Joy on the LDS site.

looking for Ruby Leighton

Suzanne_Sauls — 2008-12-18 11:58:52Z

she is somehow related to my grandfather Leroy Edwin Leighton born oct 11 1885 berrien Mich died march 1962 Fl
married Ethel Elizabeth Reid in 1913. she was born sept 1 1895 uniontown pa and died aug 1970 Fl

Re: Leightons of Bagillt, North Wales

valburrows_1 — 2008-08-17 16:30:18Z

Hi Dennis, got your e-mail ok and am interested. Trouble with the Leightin family is that they seemed to be at least 90% of Bagillt population. The Elias Leighton I am lookoing for was born about 1828 in Bagillt and married Elizabeth Roberts born 1837 from Bagillt. They had about 6 or 7 children, but apart from that I am at a standstill. I vaguely recollect a William Leighton but can't find the paperwork with him on but if you can send me the list of Elias's siblings then I could look further, I think one of his brothers was called Enoch and he called one of his sons after him. tis branch of the family didn't arrive in Co. Durham until the later part of the 1800s, they lived in Sunderland for a number of years (where my mother was born) then moved to Seaham to work in the mines. I just can't seem to get beyond Elias so if you think your Elias is my Elias then I would appreciate your help. Where do you live now Dennis and what relation are you to Elias Leighton, he is my great-grandfather . John Elias his son was my grandfather. I am looking forward to hearing from you, regards, Val

Leighton family--Scotland to Maine

SusanStendel — 2009-03-22 13:32:27Z

Seeking information on a William Leighton, born in Scotland, came to ME, probably Calais, had a son--John William born in 1848 in Calais. Wife's maiden name possibly Cruickshank, also from Scotland. Other children in family. Son John W. arrived in MN in 1878, married Inga Markeson in 1897. Died in 1956 at the age of 108.

Re: Andrew Leighton/Anne McCormick 1830s Mayo, Ireland

ojfrawley — 2009-04-15 22:33:32Z

I think I have found your Andrew on a ship's passage. Andrew 18, David 20, and Ann, age smeared, arrived together on the Patrick Henry in 1850. My research is on David, who, I believe, would be one of your "unknown sibling."

David Leighton and family settled in Luzerne Co., PA. and I have traced him and some his descendants through 1920. We believe his wife may have been Mary Healy, sister to Michael and John Healy, who originally lived in PA but moved to Minnesota about 1858.

Descendants of this Healy/Haley family are trying to find the family of their sister who married a Leighton in PA in the 1850's. I believe that to be David C. Leighton who travelled with your Andrew. All the ages and date of immigration for your Andrew coincide with the information on the ship passage list.

This may be of no interest to you, but I do have copies of the ship's passage I would be glad to share with you.

You may have heard something of this other Leighton family.
There are County Mayo ties in this family also.

Leightons from Ireland were rare, as most came from Scotland, but it has made it easier to trace them!
oj

Re: Leighton Family

KRPickering — 2009-01-29 22:00:14Z

I have just read your messagee re ~ Ralph Orren Leighton.
I am in direct line with Robert Leighton/Ann Ainsley (Rbt born about 1734 @ Sunderland Co/ Durham.
Ralph Orrens were about in 1755 as far as my records go
and most likely in the 1600's. There were some Ralph Orrens born in the 1930's and proably since as far as I know!
The family made a habit of using Wives maiden names as
childrens given names and by & large they were always preceded by the same given name i.e John McDougall, Joseph Nicholson, Richard Maltby & William Walker together with a few John James.
An awfull lot of them were Master Mariners hence them being found in shipping port situations like Sunderland, West Ham, Hull, Southampton, Portbury (Bristol), Berkeley (Glos)

I have many Ralph Orrens listed but I cannot find out where the name Orren came from - also I have found it so far impossible to trace the family farther back than about 1734
Regards
Bob Pickering

Re: Minnesota Leightons

japroe — 2009-02-01 18:02:00Z

I may be able to help with a little more information from you. When was your father born, what is his middle name, and what is your mother's name?
Mary (Leighton) Proebstle

Re: Leighton Family from Scotland to Maine

lgatrel1 — 2009-05-31 04:37:30Z

This is in Perley Leighton books. A Leighton Genealogy. If you are interested in more information let me know. There is another Rebecca Drisko listed as Rebecca D. Leighton she was a daughter of Nahums brother.

1071. REBECCA DRISKO8 1840—1913 [472 Nahum7 and Phoebe
Drisko] was born at Addison 16 Nov. 1840, died at North Haven
ME 11 Jan. 1913, 72y 1m 26d; married at Milbridge 29 Sept. 1857
DAVID BERIAH JOY, born at Addison 11 Aug. 1837, died there 15
Oct. 1912, son of Beriah S. and Phebe (Cox) Joy (Darryl Lamson,
Families of Laura Bagley Donovan Guptill [rev, edition,
1982, MHS], 49—51). Burials are in Joyville Cemetery, South
Addison.
Their household included David’s niece Mary Etta, whose
mother Mary (Joy) Carver had died giving birth.
Children (Joy), born at Addison:
i. PHEBE L., b. 29 Jan. 1862, d. Columbia 12 Aug. 1877, 15y
5m.
ii. DARIUS DICKEY, b. 14 Apr. 1864, d. Addison 12 Mar.
1943; m. there 12 Mar. 1887 MARTHA R. STROUT, b. 13
Mar. 1877, d. there 7 Mar. 1933, dau. of Ezra and
Sarah8 (Leighton) Strout [# 1070].
iii. VIOLA L., b. 28 Mar. 1866, d. 11 Oct. 1883.
iv. DAVID E., b. 20 Nov. 1867, d. Arlington MA 29 Nov.
1959, 92y; m. 1 Jan. 1894 MARY E. BURNS, b. Machias
15 Apr. 1871, d. Addison 11 Apr. 1946, dau. of John
W. and Julia (Flaherty) Burns.
v. MARGARET B., b. in Apr. 1871, d. Machias 3 Jan. 1925;
m. in 1893 WILLIAM E. WASS, b. in Oct. 1862, d. 7
June 1930, son of Edwin R. and Elizabeth (Burns) Wass.
vi. (HARRIS) WEBSTER, b. 4 Aug. 1876, d. Jonesboro 27 Oct.
1955, 78y; m. FLORA M. BEAL, b. Addison 30 June 1880,
d. Jonesport 8 Dec. 1961, dau. of Darius Dickey and
Sabrina E. (Sawyer) Beal.
vii. SUSAN E., b. 9 Feb. 1878, d. in Mar. 1981, 103y; m.
EMERY WOOSTER, b. in 1884, d. in 1968.

Leighton - Wisconsin

mickalunas — 2009-01-27 02:31:44Z

Looking for people with connections to anyone named Leighton who was/is from Wisconsin. I am trying to find the family of a Leighton man who was born around 1930-1940 and was married to a Sharon Vandre around 1958-1963. They divorced in 1963 in Dane County. He is currently deceased, but I am trying to find any of his family members.

Re: Leightons of Wakefield

RobertSharp69 — 2008-09-14 12:01:34Z

Hello again Suzanne
In case you didn't get my earlier email (sent to an address of yours I found on the internet on 13/9/08) do contact me regarding Richard Leighton as we are definitely researching the same Leightons!
Robert Sharp
Richmond, Surrey
axdp50@dsl.pipex.com

Arthur William Leighton in Australia

kylienwylie — 2009-05-27 04:16:48Z

Hi all,
I'm looking for information on Arthur William Leighton, born around 1900 in England and married to Gladys May Bayliss(?) in Australia in the 1920s. I know that he served in the Aussie army in WWII (as part of the Queen's own?) and have heard that he died somewhere near Sydney some unknown time before 1990. Any information/ideas would be appreciated!

Re: Leighton

BevOToole — 2008-09-16 21:25:50Z

My gr.grandfather was Abel Leighton. He was born about 1815 somewhere in Maine. He first married in 1841, Hannah Moore who was from Hamilton County, Ohio, I believe from the Delhi area. She died at some point before 1856 as Abel then married Elsie (Moore) Mason in Hallock, Peoria County, Illinois.

I have been unable to find any record of Abel in the Hamilton County area. Any help would be appreciated.

H J Leighton--Anna "Annie" Warren Leighton b 18 dec 1866 Rusk Tx

wrruby — 2008-08-06 01:39:46Z

Seeking info on the family of H J Leighton and Anna Warren Leighton b 18 dec 1866 d mar 12 1880 Poskey Cem Angelina County Texas

Re: Are there no Leighton's left here?

MaryTodisco — 2008-12-28 16:18:26Z

I am not sure if we have the same family of Leightons. My Leightons are from Massachusetts and New Jersey. I have no joseph T Leighton in my tree. If your ancestor immigrated from Massachusetts to Minnesota, I would be glad to help you.

Re: Are there no Leighton's left here?

MaryTodisco — 2008-12-28 16:18:24Z

Re: Are there no Leighton's left here?

MaryTodisco — 2009-05-07 15:15:23Z

My Leighton's are not in that book. I've pretty much got them covered right now. I thank you for your response.

Re: Are there no Leighton's left here?

MaryTodisco — 2009-05-07 15:14:29Z

This is a very old message. When I first began working on my Leighton genealogy there hadn't been a message on this board in months. So, I had been wondering if anyone was even coming to the board anymore.

Re: Leighton, Iowa

bravaal — 2009-01-04 21:16:06Z

hi Calvin,
I can help with William Leighton. Mine's was Lessee of the Des Moines Valley railroad, Iowa.

billy.bravaal@btopenworld.com

Re: Leighton's from Minnesota

tcrystal48 — 2008-12-28 14:44:55Z

My father was a Leighton from Minneapolis. He is connected to Joseph T. Leighton from Minnesota, Hennepin County. His children were Charles, Mary, Katharine, and John W. Who was your grandfather?

Re: Are there no Leighton's left here?

tcrystal48 — 2008-12-28 14:42:46Z

I've just started my search of the Minnesota Leighton's. Been looking for Joseph T. Leighton's (born 1878) lineage and would be grateful for any help. Thanks. Theresa Crystal

Re: Are there no Leighton's left here?

Ronie50 — 2009-05-07 14:45:03Z

I have the Leighton Genealogy books written by Perley M. Leighton. Maine Leightons from Washington County, Maine

Re: HELP! Searching for David Leighton's Parents

lleighton04 — 2009-01-26 07:16:43Z

I have many records and information on the Leighton's that were in the Kilmarnock, troon and Dundonald area. Send me a PM and we can see if I can help.

HELP! Searching for David Leighton's Parents

DallassLeighton — 2008-11-06 06:20:51Z

I have gone back as far as David Leighton who was born/christened in 1812. He married a Mary Elliot (Elliott) - who was chr. in c.1805 in Craigie by Kilmarnock - on 15 August 1831 in Tarbolton, Scotland.

David and his family were brought out to Australia by a Rev. Dr. Lang in the 1830's. He died in 1886 at Running Stream, NSW.

Now on David's death certificate it lists his parents as a David and Margaret Leighton (nee Jackson). Now here's the but... so far, everyone has had his father's name listed as William? I have had no luck what so ever in tracking down this elusive couple no matter which father's name I use. Has anyone out there managed to find them?

Re: Leighton's from Washington

Dinellie — 2009-03-03 09:39:06Z

what is your husbands name and his grandparents names?
my grandfather is donald c. leighton from pierce county, washington.

Leighton, Iowa

calvinbandstra — 2008-07-29 05:44:18Z

I am looking for someone who can fill me in on some of the details of William Leighton, who was the namesake of the town of Leighton, Iowa, in Mahaska County. He was a wealthy railroad investor who lived in Keokuk, Iowa. He was born in Dundee, Scotland 23 December 1813 and died in Keokuk (Lee County) Iowa in 1879. He married Elizabeth Carver who was born 11 February 1829 in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and who died in Keokuk in 1915. It appears they may have married in Kentucky and then moved to Iowa, but that is not certain.

Thanks for your help--Calvin

Re: Are there no Leighton's left here?

CherylLynnLeighton — 2009-05-06 20:06:08Z

I am a Leighton, how can I help you?

Julia Leighton Layton Philadelphia Pennsylvania

vickimsallee — 2008-07-24 02:47:19Z

Hi,

My g-grandmother was Julia Leighton. Julia married William Benjamin Greenly. They had a son William George Greenly (my grandfather). Julia died in a fire when my grandfather was very young (he was born 1914) so we don't have much information on her at all. Family stories indicate she was raised in Kensington/Port Richmond area of Philadelphia. Other stories tell that an infant perished in the fire with her. I have seen mixed spellings of her maiden name. Some records have Leighton and a few have Layton. Can anyone out there connect? This is a mystery we would like to solve why some relatives are still alive.

Re: Elaine H. Leighton b 1914 WA state, Spokane?

AngelaLynnKelly — 2009-05-19 00:59:41Z

Is this Mike Leighton??? If not I am Louis' granddaughter :) I don't very have much info for Elaine.

Timothy or Elizabeth Leighton

pat7614 — 2009-01-24 10:36:23Z

I am looking for info on either Timothy or Elizabeth Leighton. Timothy was born in County Wicklow, Ireland around 1833 and Elizabeth, his sister was born around 1837. The emigrated I believe around 1841 and ended up in Indiana by way of Pennsylvania. Timothy worked for the railroad. Timothy had a son, Timothy, and daughters, Catherine, Eliziabeth, and Mary.

Elizabeth married James Reardon before 1858.