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Leigh Family History & Genealogy
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Leigh Last Name History & Origin
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Early Leighs
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James Leigh of Australia was born in 1810 to John Leigh. James Leigh died at age 67 years old in 1877.
Philip Leigh of Port Melbourne Australia was born in 1813, and died at age 72 years old in 1885 in Port Melbourne.
Janet Leigh of Marysborough Australia was born in 1817, and died at age 85 years old in 1902 in Marysborough.
Sarah Jane Leigh of Port Melbourne Australia was born in 1817, and died at age 83 years old in 1900 in Port Melbourne.
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Surnames: Leifhart - Lelford
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Laurence Kerr Olivier and Vivien Leigh
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Jean-Pierre Aumont and Vivien Leigh
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Hattie McDanie, Olivia de Havilland, Vivien Leigh
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Carolyn Leigh and cast of Little Me
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Infant Photo of Tommie Leigh
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Updated Leigh Biographies
Stewart Leigh of Aurora, Du Page County, Illinois was born on December 16, 1911, and died at age 66 years old in June 1978.
Janet Leigh was born on July 6, 1927 in Merced, Merced County, California United States, and died at age 77 years old on October 3, 2004 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County. Janet Leigh was buried on October 7, 2004 at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mem Pk, in Westlake Village.
Vivien Leigh was a British actress best known for her iconic roles as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951). Born in Darjeeling, India in 1913, Leigh moved to England with her family at the age of six. She began acting in school productions and made her stage debut in 1935 in "The Mask of Virtue." However, it was her role as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" that made her a Hollywood legend and earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Leigh's personal life was just as dramatic as her on-screen roles. She married fellow actor Laurence Olivier in 1940, and the couple became one of Hollywood's most glamorous and talked-about couples. However, their marriage was plagued by infidelity and eventually ended in divorce in 1960. Leigh also struggled with mental health issues throughout her life and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Despite these challenges, she continued to act in films and on stage until her death in 1967 at the age of 53.
Throughout her career, Leigh was admired for her beauty, talent, and versatility as an actress. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, one for "Gone with the Wind" and the other for "A Streetcar Named Desire." She also received critical acclaim for her stage performances, including her portrayal of Blanche DuBois in the West End production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and her role as Cleopatra in "Antony and Cleopatra." Leigh's legacy as an actress continues to inspire new generations of performers and movie-goers alike.
Nellie Leigh of Suitland, Prince Georges County, Maryland was born on December 25, 1916. She was married to Kelly Marie (Goldsborough) Balch and they later separated. Nellie Leigh died at age 69 years old in January 1986.
Olivia Sue (Annah-Leigh) Moodispaugh of Pasadena, Texas United States was born on July 17, 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Olivia Sue (Annah-Leigh) Moodispaugh.
James D Leigh of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on June 13, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on May 29, 2003.
James C Leigh of Boaz, Graves County, Kentucky was born on April 9, 1917, and died at age 57 years old in May 1974.
Harvey L Leigh of Winder, Barrow County, GA was born on November 22, 1924, and died at age 81 years old on December 14, 2005.
Howard T Leigh of Brighton, Suffolk County, MA was born on March 25, 1919, and died at age 61 years old in December 1980.
Jon Robert Leigh Kendall of Seattle, King County, WA was born on February 28, 1946, and died at age 62 years old on January 1, 2009. Jon Leigh Kendall was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery
Section 9F Site 71 18600 Se 240th St, in Kent.
Rodney L Leigh of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on September 28, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on April 4, 2008.
Carl Leigh of Bridgeport, Belmont County, Ohio was born on January 2, 1914, and died at age 60 years old in January 1974.
Lloyd L Leigh of Hazelwood, Saint Louis County, MO was born on August 21, 1922, and died at age 69 years old on January 28, 1992.
Everett L Leigh of Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV was born on January 1, 1926, and died at age 83 years old on September 25, 2009.
Lawrence T Leigh of Myrtle Creek, Douglas County, OR was born on July 12, 1920, and died at age 74 years old on May 8, 1995.
Lawrence G Leigh of Medway, Norfolk County, MA was born on March 1, 1913, and died at age 80 years old on November 10, 1993.
Calvin H Leigh of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on August 27, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on February 17, 2005.
Calvin G Leigh of Nunnelly, Hickman County, TN was born on April 25, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on July 12, 2002.
Popular Leigh Biographies
Vivien Leigh was a British actress best known for her iconic roles as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" (1939) and Blanche DuBois in "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951). Born in Darjeeling, India in 1913, Leigh moved to England with her family at the age of six. She began acting in school productions and made her stage debut in 1935 in "The Mask of Virtue." However, it was her role as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind" that made her a Hollywood legend and earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Leigh's personal life was just as dramatic as her on-screen roles. She married fellow actor Laurence Olivier in 1940, and the couple became one of Hollywood's most glamorous and talked-about couples. However, their marriage was plagued by infidelity and eventually ended in divorce in 1960. Leigh also struggled with mental health issues throughout her life and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Despite these challenges, she continued to act in films and on stage until her death in 1967 at the age of 53.
Throughout her career, Leigh was admired for her beauty, talent, and versatility as an actress. She won two Academy Awards for Best Actress, one for "Gone with the Wind" and the other for "A Streetcar Named Desire." She also received critical acclaim for her stage performances, including her portrayal of Blanche DuBois in the West End production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and her role as Cleopatra in "Antony and Cleopatra." Leigh's legacy as an actress continues to inspire new generations of performers and movie-goers alike.
Donna (Leigh) Maclean was born on July 13, 1964 at OTIS, AFB in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts United States. Donna was baptized circa August 1, 1964 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church 167 E Falmouth Hwy, in Falmouth. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donna MacLean.
Virginia Leigh died in Texas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virginia Leigh.
Leo Leigh was born on August 15, 1981 in Enfield, England United Kingdom to Alison Steadman and Mike Leigh, and has a brother Toby Leigh. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leo Leigh.
Toby Leigh was born on February 3, 1978 at Camden, London, UK in Greater London County, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Toby Leigh.
Mike Leigh was born on February 20, 1943 in Salford, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mike Leigh.
Nellie (Leigh) Callow of Ballarat Australia, was married to Nathaniel Thomas Callow, and has a child Helen Cleone Besenghi. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nellie Leigh Besenghi.
Mary Ann (Jernigan) Leigh was born on March 23, 1943 in Taylorsville, Smith County, Mississippi United States, and died at age 56 years old in May 1999 in Jay, Santa Rosa County, FL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ann (Jernigan) Leigh.
Kathleen Newton Leigh was born at Caneyville, Kentucky. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathleen Newton Leigh.
Cheyenne Summer (Leigh) Rustemeyer was born on August 15, 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheyenne Summer (Leigh) Rustemeyer.
Janet Leigh was born on July 6, 1927 in Merced, Merced County, California United States, and died at age 77 years old on October 3, 2004 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County. Janet Leigh was buried on October 7, 2004 at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mem Pk, in Westlake Village.
Dorothy G (Leigh) Denoyer of Madison, Dane County, WI was born on April 16, 1919, and died at age 90 years old on July 12, 2009.
Richard R Leigh of Las Vegas, Clark County, NV was born on April 1, 1948, and died at age 49 years old on March 18, 1998.
Violet (Leigh) Wallace of 13 Grafton Rd, in Auckland, Auckland New Zealand was born in 1903. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violet Wallace.
James Aymard Leigh was born to Inez Clementine Leigh and James Angus Leigh, and has a sibling Marlene Leigh. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Aymard "Jim" Leigh.
Catherine (Leigh) Schinck of Port Melbourne Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine Leigh Schinck.
Leigh Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Leigh family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 4,034 people with the last name Leigh that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Leighs
These are the longest-lived members of the Leigh family on AncientFaces.
Maudie W Leigh of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born on July 12, 1899, and died at age 106 years old on September 1, 2005.
Carma Russell Leigh of San Diego, San Diego County, California was born on November 15, 1904, and died at age 104 years old on September 25, 2009.
Clara C Leigh of Victor, Ontario County, NY was born on December 23, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on November 26, 2002.
Eva G Leigh of Saint Paul, Washington County, MN was born on February 22, 1895, and died at age 102 years old on January 30, 1998.
Rose Leigh of Lake Odessa, Ionia County, MI was born on January 23, 1893, and died at age 103 years old on June 6, 1996.
Cecil P Leigh of Kirksville, Adair County, MO was born on August 2, 1907, and died at age 102 years old on January 7, 2010.
Margaret S Leigh of Charleston, Coles County, IL was born on November 13, 1895, and died at age 101 years old on March 17, 1997.
Violet E Leigh of Bella Vista, Benton County, AR was born on June 22, 1909, and died at age 102 years old on July 4, 2011.
Ophelia Leigh of Mobile, Mobile County, AL was born on June 8, 1903, and died at age 102 years old on August 5, 2005.
Carol Leigh of Buckingham, Bucks County, PA was born on August 12, 1894, and died at age 101 years old on January 4, 1996.
Eliza Leigh of Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan was born on October 27, 1870, and died at age 101 years old in June 1972.
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