Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA
James Leigh was baptized into Kilcullen Parish on 1 Dec 1796
James married Catharine Murphy, also of Kilcullen Parish.
James and Catharine moved and lived with their children about 1828 to Cutler, Maine, USA until Catharine passed away in 1849.
About 1851, the entire family left Maine for Wisconsin where they were pioneers in the new State.
James remarried to a lady named Rosanna.
James died in 1871.
Sons:
John, settled near Oconto, Wisconsin
Captain James, Jr sailed the Great Lakes for 28 years without losing on soul. Retired to become a hotelier in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Peter settled near Berlin, Wisconsin where he farmed. His father lived near or with Peter.
Thomas
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| Date of Birth | 1st Dec 1796 | VIEW SOURCE |
| Date of Death | 1st Jan 1871 (circa) | VIEW SOURCE |
