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Early Lenos
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William Leno of Fitzroy Australia was born in 1857, and died at age 72 years old in 1929 in Fitzroy.
Susan Eugene Leno of Malvern Australia was born in 1858, and died at age 73 years old in 1931 in Malvern.
Anna Leno of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on June 9, 1875, and died at age 91 years old on April 15, 1967.
William John Bedford Leno of Northcote Australia was born in 1876, and died at age 76 years old in 1952 in Northcote.
Jesse Leno was born on October 27, 1883, and died at age 68 years old in February 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Leno.
Margaret Agnes Leno of Yarram Australia was born in 1884, and died at age 62 years old in 1946 in Yarram.
Mary Leno of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California was born on September 11, 1885, and died at age 84 years old in February 1970.
Sadie Leno of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on November 12, 1885, and died at age 81 years old in October 1967.
George Leno of Grand Ronde, Polk County, Oregon was born on May 22, 1885, and died at age 90 years old in July 1975.
Leno Family Photos
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Jay Leno Tonight Show music director Branford Marsalis
This photo of Jay Leno and the Tonight Show music director Branford Marsalis was taken by the Associated Press in 1992 and appeared in The Post-Star (Glens Falls, New York) on Sunday May 24th 1992.
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Catherine & Angelo Leno
Catherine Muir Leno & Angelo Leno, parents to the famous comedian Jay Leno and Patrick Douglas Muir Leno
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'Pat' Leno - 1958 New Rochelle High School
The 1958 New Rochelle High School yearbook photo of Patrick 'Pat' Leno. The inscription next to his photo reads:
"Light-hearted, I travel the open road"
School activities: Choir: Intra. Tennis
Outside Interests: Kiwanis Basketball League; Model Ships; Tennis; Basketball
Future: College.
"Light-hearted, I travel the open road"
School activities: Choir: Intra. Tennis
Outside Interests: Kiwanis Basketball League; Model Ships; Tennis; Basketball
Future: College.
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Patrick Leno
Military photo of Patrick Leno, brother of Jay Leno. I think you can tell by the chin!
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Walter and Virginia (Marcher) Leno Marriage
A photo of the marriage certificate of Virginia Lucille (Marcher) Larivee Leno and Walter George Leno, Sr.
People in photo include: Walter George Leno Sr.
People in photo include: Walter George Leno Sr.
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Orville and Virginia (Marcher) Larivee Marriage
A photo of the marriage registration of Virginia Lucille (Marcher) Larivee Leno
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Leno Family Tree
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Updated Leno Biographies
Patrick Leno was born to Angelo Leno (1910-1994) and Catherine (Muir) Leno (1911-1993). His father was born in Manhattan, New York and his mother was born in Greenock, Scotland. He was the older brother (by ten years) of Jay Leno. Patrick was a Vietnam War veteran and an attorney.
Jay Leno was quoted in 2009 saying:
“My brother went to Yale and was one of the top 10 students in the country,” Mr. Leno said. “I think my mother was always embarrassed that her first son didn’t do better than the second son. And whenever I’d give my mother an expensive gift, she’d say, ‘Don’t tell your brother.’ And she’d hide it.” Mr. Leno said that while he loved his brother, “there was an awkwardness” that remained until Patrick’s death in 2002. “We couldn’t have been more different,” Mr. Leno said. “I think my mother was always surprised that it turned out the way it did.”
Despite the discrepancy in their life paths, reports say that the brothers were close. To see an article about their relationship, click on Patrick Leno died in 2002 from Cancer.
Catherine Muir was born to James Muir (c. 1874-1930) in Greenock Scotland and when she was 15 years old immigrated into the United States onboard the ship Cameronia which departed from Glasgow Scotland and arrived in New York on October 31st 1926. In 1935 she married Angelo J. Leno (1910-1944) and they had two children Patrick Douglas Muir Leno and Jay Leno.
In the 1930s, Catherine was 18 living with her father James (age 56) and the McKim family in the Bronx at 2306 Glebe Avenue. It shows that she worked in a factory. Ten years later, according to the 1940s census Catherine was 28 years old, living with her husband Angelo (age 29) at 2885 Phillip Avenue in the Bronx New York.
James Douglas Muir Leno was born on April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York United States to Catherine Mary Leno and Angelo James Leno, and has siblings Patrick Douglas Muir Leno and Jay Leno. James Leno married Mavis Elizabeth Leno on November 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Douglas Muir Leno.
Angelo was born to Italian Americans Pasquale Leno (1876-1956) and Nicolina Leno (1885-1976) in New York. He was the husband to Catherine Muir Leno and the father to both Jay Leno and Patrick Douglas Muir Leno. A full blooded Italian first generation to be born in New York, he moved his family to Andover during his career at Prudential to take a role as the company's Greater Lawrence district manager where he retired after 37 years in 1976.
He had four brothers - John, Louis, Anthony, and Michael, and two sisters Edith and Faye.
William J Leno of Berlin, Hartford County, CT was born on June 20, 1922, and died at age 86 years old on September 15, 2008.
Grover L Leno of Tulia, Swisher County, TX was born on June 12, 1920, and died at age 77 years old on December 24, 1997.
Fred C Leno of Salem, Salem County, NJ was born on December 22, 1914, and died at age 81 years old in January 1996.
John Henry Leno of Hempstead, Waller County, Texas was born on February 22, 1898, and died at age 88 years old in February 1986.
Nelson S Leno of Palmyra, Wayne County, NY was born on July 4, 1917, and died at age 52 years old in April 1970.
Anthony T Leno of Harrison, Hudson County, NJ was born on November 2, 1905, and died at age 74 years old in November 1979.
Carl H Leno of Hershey, Dauphin County, PA was born on October 1, 1919, and died at age 62 years old in November 1981.
Corcell A Leno of Coventry, Orleans County, VT was born on December 1, 1924, and died at age 82 years old on January 9, 2007.
Michael J Leno of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on February 17, 1918, and died at age 87 years old on May 4, 2005.
Michael J Leno of Fairfield, Essex County, NJ was born on May 16, 1920, and died at age 86 years old on June 5, 2006.
Robert C Leno of Burlington, Chittenden County, VT was born on May 24, 1922, and died at age 70 years old on December 1, 1992.
Robert E Leno of Canton, Norfolk County, MA was born on September 18, 1927, and died at age 68 years old on July 14, 1996. Robert Leno was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery
Section 22 Site 692 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
Harold Leno of North Dakota was born on August 5, 1928, and died at age 80 years old on October 9, 2008.
Harold C Leno of Montpelier, Washington County, VT was born on August 3, 1926, and died at age 57 years old in July 1984.
Lester J Leno of Blairsden-Graeagle, Plumas County, CA was born on May 17, 1922, and died at age 67 years old on April 11, 1990.
Popular Leno Biographies
Patrick Leno was born to Angelo Leno (1910-1994) and Catherine (Muir) Leno (1911-1993). His father was born in Manhattan, New York and his mother was born in Greenock, Scotland. He was the older brother (by ten years) of Jay Leno. Patrick was a Vietnam War veteran and an attorney.
Jay Leno was quoted in 2009 saying:
“My brother went to Yale and was one of the top 10 students in the country,” Mr. Leno said. “I think my mother was always embarrassed that her first son didn’t do better than the second son. And whenever I’d give my mother an expensive gift, she’d say, ‘Don’t tell your brother.’ And she’d hide it.” Mr. Leno said that while he loved his brother, “there was an awkwardness” that remained until Patrick’s death in 2002. “We couldn’t have been more different,” Mr. Leno said. “I think my mother was always surprised that it turned out the way it did.”
Despite the discrepancy in their life paths, reports say that the brothers were close. To see an article about their relationship, click on Patrick Leno died in 2002 from Cancer.
Catherine Muir was born to James Muir (c. 1874-1930) in Greenock Scotland and when she was 15 years old immigrated into the United States onboard the ship Cameronia which departed from Glasgow Scotland and arrived in New York on October 31st 1926. In 1935 she married Angelo J. Leno (1910-1944) and they had two children Patrick Douglas Muir Leno and Jay Leno.
In the 1930s, Catherine was 18 living with her father James (age 56) and the McKim family in the Bronx at 2306 Glebe Avenue. It shows that she worked in a factory. Ten years later, according to the 1940s census Catherine was 28 years old, living with her husband Angelo (age 29) at 2885 Phillip Avenue in the Bronx New York.
Angelo was born to Italian Americans Pasquale Leno (1876-1956) and Nicolina Leno (1885-1976) in New York. He was the husband to Catherine Muir Leno and the father to both Jay Leno and Patrick Douglas Muir Leno. A full blooded Italian first generation to be born in New York, he moved his family to Andover during his career at Prudential to take a role as the company's Greater Lawrence district manager where he retired after 37 years in 1976.
He had four brothers - John, Louis, Anthony, and Michael, and two sisters Edith and Faye.
Jay Leno is best known as being a standup comedian and the host of The Tonight Show after Johnny Carson retired. He was the host of the show from 1992 until 2009 (on NBC) and then he created a primetime talk show (The Jay Leno Show) which also aired on NBC from Sept 2009 until Jan 2010.
On March 1, 2010, Jay began another show -The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - which ran until. February 6, 2014. During all of this time, he has also performed as a stand-up comedian, living solely off of those earnings.
His long-time love of classic cars also lead to his hosting "Jay Leno's Garage" on cable tv since 2014 and also writing for Popular Mechanics magazine.
Kendrianna Rae Leno was born on May 31, 2002. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kendrianna Rae Leno.
Mavis Elizabeth (Nicholson) Leno was born on September 5, 1946 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mavis Elizabeth Leno.
Virginia Lucille (Marcher) Larivee Leno was born on November 11, 1925, and died at age 70 years old on April 5, 1996. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virginia Lucille (Marcher) Larivee Leno.
Alberta M Leno of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on May 24, 1919, and died at age 70 years old on April 7, 1990.
Catherine Mary (Muir) Leno of Andover, Essex County, MA was born on May 1, 1911 in Greenock, Inverclyde County, Scotland United Kingdom. She married Angelo James Leno, and they had children Patrick Douglas Muir Leno, Jay Leno, and James Douglas Muir Leno. She married Angelo James Leno in 1935 in Manhattan, New York County, New York United States, and they were married until Catherine's death on June 26, 1993 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts United States. They had a child James Douglas Muir Leno.
John Aj Leno Jr. was born on September 6, 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John AJ Leno Jr..
Angelo James Leno of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States was born on December 10, 1910 in New York City, New York County, NY. He married Catherine Mary Leno in 1935 in Manhattan, New York County, and they were married until Catherine's death on June 26, 1993 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. They had a child James Douglas Muir Leno. He married Catherine Mary Leno, and they had children Patrick Douglas Muir Leno, Jay Leno, and James Douglas Muir Leno. Angelo Leno died at age 83 years old on August 17, 1994 in Boston, Suffolk County, and was buried on August 22, 1994 at West Parish Garden Cemetery 129 Reservation Rd, in Andover, Essex County.
James Douglas Muir Leno was born on April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York United States to Catherine Mary Leno and Angelo James Leno, and has siblings Patrick Douglas Muir Leno and Jay Leno. James Leno married Mavis Elizabeth Leno on November 30, 1980 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Douglas Muir Leno.
Dwight A Leno of Liberty County, TX was born circa 1955. Dwight Leno was married to Margie (Brown) Leno on April 16, 1989 in Liberty County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dwight A. Leno.
Clifford A Leno of Floodwood, Saint Louis County, MN was born on January 18, 1909, and died at age 88 years old on August 8, 1997.
Melvin Leno of Lodi, San Joaquin County, CA was born on April 14, 1921, and died at age 74 years old on March 29, 1996.
Mark A Leno of Orford, Grafton County, NH was born on April 3, 1935, and died at age 72 years old on September 18, 2007.
May May (Leno) Smithson of Carlton Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember May Leno Smithson.
Caroline Leno of Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH was born on October 16, 1895, and died at age 88 years old in April 1984.
George J Leno of Lisbon, Grafton County, NH was born on November 8, 1970, and died at age 22 years old on July 21, 1993.
Leno Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Leno family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 420 people with the last name Leno that have a birth and death date listed.
Life Expectancy
71.0
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Oldest Lenos
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Beauty D Leno was born on April 6, 1898, and died at age 99 years old on September 11, 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beauty D Leno.
Caroline Leno of Bismarck, Burleigh County, ND was born on January 24, 1896, and died at age 98 years old on January 2, 1995.
Mary Leno of Salem, Salem County, NJ was born on November 3, 1891, and died at age 97 years old on June 14, 1989.
Louis T Leno of Calabash, Brunswick County, NC was born on December 28, 1897, and died at age 96 years old on December 11, 1994.
Lillian Leno of Jamestown, Stutsman County, ND was born on March 18, 1898, and died at age 97 years old on October 1, 1995.
Margaret A Leno of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on March 2, 1909, and died at age 97 years old on March 4, 2006.
Bernice H Leno was born on March 7, 1900, and died at age 95 years old on October 9, 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bernice H Leno.
Elmer R Leno was born on April 1, 1918, and died at age 94 years old on March 9, 2013. Elmer Leno was buried at Dayton National Cemetery
Section 30 Site 360 Va Medical Center - 4100 West Third Street, in Dayton, Oh. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elmer R Leno.
Verna C Leno of Clifton Springs, Ontario County, NY was born on December 23, 1904, and died at age 94 years old on November 21, 1999.
Lucy Leno of Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, NY was born on December 12, 1913, and died at age 94 years old on November 8, 2008.
John J Leno of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on July 29, 1907, and died at age 94 years old on April 30, 2002.
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