Percival Lowell1
M, b. 1571, d. January 8, 1665
Percival
Lowell was born in 1571 at
North Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
.
1,2 He married
Rebecca Goodale circa 1599 at
Briston, Somerset, England
.
1,2 Percival Lowell died on January 8, 1665 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 He was buried at
Burying Ground of the First Settlers, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Rebecca Goodale1
F, b. 1575, d. December 28, 1645
Rebecca
Goodale was born in 1575 at
Kingston Seymour, North Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
.
1,2 She married
Percival Lowell, son of
Richard Lowell and
Christian Percival, circa 1599 at
Briston, Somerset, England
.
1,2 Rebecca Goodale died on December 28, 1645 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 She was buried at
Burying Ground of the First Settlers, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Joanna Lowell1
F, b. 1619, d. June, 1677
Joanna
Lowell was born in 1619 at
Bristol, Bristol Unitary Authority, Bristol, England
.
1,2 She married
William Gerrish on April 17, 1645 at
Newberry, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Joanna Lowell died in June, 1677 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
William Gerrish1
M, b. August 20, 1617, d. August 9, 1687

William
Gerrish was born on August 20, 1617 at
Bristol, Bristol Unitary Authority, Bristol, England
.
1,2 He married
Joanna Lowell, daughter of
Percival Lowell and
Rebecca Goodale, on April 17, 1645 at
Newberry, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 William Gerrish died on August 9, 1687 at
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
, at age 69.
1,2 He was buried at
Burying Point Cemetery, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Elizabeth Gerrish1
F, b. September 20, 1654, d. August 5, 1712

Elizabeth
Gerrish was born on September 20, 1654 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 She married
Stephen Greenleaf on October 23, 1676 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Elizabeth Gerrish died on August 5, 1712 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
, at age 57.
1,2 She was buried at
First Parish Burying Ground, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Stephen Greenleaf1
M, b. August 15, 1652, d. September 30, 1743
Stephen
Greenleaf was born on August 15, 1652 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 He married
Elizabeth Gerrish, daughter of
William Gerrish and
Joanna Lowell, on October 23, 1676 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Stephen Greenleaf died on September 30, 1743 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachuestts, United Statesq
, at age 91.
1,2 He was buried at
First Parish Burying Ground, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Daniel Greenleaf1
M, b. February 10, 1680, d. August 26, 1763

DANIEL GREENLEAF SR. (1680-1763)

Daniel
Greenleaf was born on February 10, 1680 at
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1 He married
Elizabeth Gooking on November 18, 1701 at
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Daniel Greenleaf died on August 26, 1763 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
, at age 83.
1 He was buried at
King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Elizabeth Gooking1
F, b. 1681, d. November, 1762

Elizabeth
Gooking was born in 1681 at
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 She married
Daniel Greenleaf, son of
Stephen Greenleaf and
Elizabeth Gerrish, on November 18, 1701 at
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Elizabeth Gooking died in November, 1762 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Mercy Greenleaf1
F, b. November 29, 1719, d. October 7, 1793
Family | John Scollay b. April 24, 1712, d. December 15, 1790 |
| Child | |
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
John Scollay1
M, b. April 24, 1712, d. December 15, 1790
John
Scollay was born on April 24, 1712 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1 He married
Mercy Greenleaf, daughter of
Daniel Greenleaf and
Elizabeth Gooking, circa 1735.
1 John Scollay died on December 15, 1790 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
, at age 78.
1
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
Priscilla Scollay1
F, b. August 15, 1755, d. June 19, 1833

Priscilla
Scollay was born on August 15, 1755 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 She married
Thomas Melvill in 1774 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Priscilla Scollay died on June 19, 1833 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
, at age 77.
1,2 She was buried at
King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Thomas Melvill1
M, b. January 16, 1751, d. September 16, 1832

Thomas
Melvill was born on January 16, 1751 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 He married
Priscilla Scollay, daughter of
John Scollay and
Mercy Greenleaf, in 1774 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Thomas Melvill died on September 16, 1832 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
, at age 81.
1,2 He was buried at
King's Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Allan Melvill1
M, b. April 7, 1782, d. January 28, 1832

Allan
Melvill was born on April 7, 1782 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1 He married
Maria Gansevoort on October 4, 1814 at
Albany, Albany County, New York, United States
.
1,2 Allan Melvill died on January 28, 1832 at
Albany, Albany County, New York, United States
, at age 49.
1 He was buried at
Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany County, New York, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Maria Gansevoort1
F, b. April 6, 1791, d. April 1, 1872
Maria
Gansevoort was born on April 6, 1791 at
Albany, Albany County, New York, United States
.
1,2 She married
Allan Melvill, son of
Thomas Melvill and
Priscilla Scollay, on October 4, 1814 at
Albany, Albany County, New York, United States
.
1,2 Maria Gansevoort died on April 1, 1872 at
New Brighton, Richmond County, New York, United States
, at age 80.
1,2 She was buried at
Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany County, New York, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Herman Melville1
M, b. August 1, 1819, d. September 28, 1891

HERMAN MELVILLE (1819-1891)


Herman
Melville was born on August 1, 1819 at
New York, New York County, New York, United States
.
1,2 He married
Elizabeth Knapp Shaw on August 4, 1847 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Herman Melville died on September 28, 1891 at
New York, New York County, New York, United States
, at age 72.
1,2 He was buried at
Woodlawn Cemetery, New York, Bronx County, New York, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Elizabeth Knapp Shaw1
F, b. January 13, 1822, d. July 31, 1906
| Last Edited | November 7, 2025 |

Elizabeth Knapp
Shaw was born on January 13, 1822 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 She married
Herman Melville, son of
Allan Melvill and
Maria Gansevoort, on August 4, 1847 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
.
1,2 Elizabeth Knapp Shaw died on July 31, 1906 at
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
, at age 84.
1,2 She was buried at
Woodlawn Cemetery, New York, Bronx County, New York, United States
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Rowland Leigh1
M, b. 1547, d. after 1596
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
William Leigh1
M, b. 1586, d. September 17, 1632


William
Leigh was born in 1586 at
England
.
1,2 He married
Elizabeth Whorwood on December 7, 1601 at
Handsworth, Staffordshire, England
.
1,2 William Leigh died on September 17, 1632 at
Longborough, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
1,2 He was buried at
St. James Churchyard, Longborough, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Elizabeth Whorwood1
F, b. circa 1582, d. March 23, 1663

Elizabeth
Whorwood was born circa 1582 at
Sandwell, Staffordshire, England
.
1 She married
William Leigh, son of
Rowland Leigh and
Catherine Berkeley, on December 7, 1601 at
Handsworth, Staffordshire, England
.
1,2 Elizabeth Whorwood died on March 23, 1663.
1,2 She was buried at
St. James Churchyard, Longborough, Cotswold District, Gloucesterhshire, England
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Catherine Berkeley1
F, b. circa 1570, d. after 1604
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
William Leigh1
M, b. April, 1604, d. June 17, 1690
William
Leigh was born in April, 1604 at
Longborough, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
1,2 He married
Joanna Perry circa 1640.
1,2 William Leigh died on June 17, 1690 at
Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
, at age 86.
1 He was buried at
St. Mary Magdalene, Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Joanna Perry1
F, b. February, 1624, d. June 7, 1689
Joanna
Perry was born in February, 1624.
1,2 She married
William Leigh, son of
William Leigh and
Elizabeth Whorwood, circa 1640.
1,2 Joanna Perry died on June 7, 1689 at
Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
, at age 65.
1,2 She was buried at
St. Mary Magdalene, Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Theophilus Leigh1
M, b. 1647, d. February 10, 1725
Theophilus
Leigh was born in 1647 at
Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
1,2 He married
Elizabeth Craven in January, 1673 at
Lenchwick, Wychavon District, Worcestershire, England
.
1 Theophilus Leigh married
Mary Brydges on November 28, 1689 at
Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England
.
1,2 Theophilus Leigh died on February 10, 1725 at
Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
1,2 He was buried at
St. Mary Magdalene, Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
2
Family 2 | Mary Brydges b. February 19, 1666, d. June 13, 1703 |
| Child | |
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Elizabeth Craven1
F, b. August, 1647, d. September 24, 1687
| Last Edited | November 9, 2025 |
Elizabeth
Craven was born in August, 1647 at
Lenchwick, Wychavon District, Worcestershire, England
.
1 She married
Theophilus Leigh, son of
William Leigh and
Joanna Perry, in January, 1673 at
Lenchwick, Wychavon District, Worcestershire, England
.
1 Elizabeth Craven died on September 24, 1687 at
Worcestershire, England
, at age 40.
1 She was buried at
St. Egwin's Churchyard, Lenchwick, Wychavon District, Worcestershire, England
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Mary Brydges1
F, b. February 19, 1666, d. June 13, 1703
Mary
Brydges was born on February 19, 1666 at
Wilton, Herefordshire, England
.
1,2 She married
Theophilus Leigh, son of
William Leigh and
Joanna Perry, on November 28, 1689 at
Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England
.
1,2 Mary Brydges was buried at
St. Mary Magdalene, Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
2 She died on June 13, 1703 at
Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
, at age 37.
1,2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Thomas Leigh1
M, b. December 16, 1696, d. January 24, 1764
Thomas
Leigh was born on December 16, 1696 at
Adelstrop, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
.
1,2 He married
Jane Walker circa 1730.
1,2 Thomas Leigh died on January 24, 1764 at
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
, at age 67.
1,2 He was buried at
St. Swithin Churchyard, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
.
2
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Jane Walker1
F, b. 1704, d. August 29, 1768
Jane
Walker was born in 1704.
1 She married
Thomas Leigh, son of
Theophilus Leigh and
Mary Brydges, circa 1730.
1,2 Jane Walker died on August 29, 1768 at
Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
.
1 She was buried at
St. Nicholas Churchyard, Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
.
2
Family | Thomas Leigh b. December 16, 1696, d. January 24, 1764 |
| Child | |
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Cassandra Leigh1
F, b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827

Cassandra
Leigh was born on September 26, 1739 at
Harpsden, Oxfordshire, England
.
1,2 She married
Rev. George Austen on August 26, 1764 at
Walcot Church, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
.
1,2 Cassandra Leigh died on January 18, 1827 at
Chawton, Bath and North East East Hampshire District, Hampshire, England
, at age 87.
1,2 She was buried at
St. Nicholas Churchyard, Chawton, Bath and North Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Hampshire, England
.
2
Family | Rev. George Austen b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805 |
| Children | - Rev. James Austen1 b. February 13, 1765, d. December 13, 1819
- George Austen1 b. August 26, 1766, d. January 17, 1838
- Edward Knight b. October 7, 1767, d. November 19, 1852
- Rev. Henry Thomas Austen1 b. June 8, 1771, d. March 12, 1850
- Cassandra Elizabeth Austen1 b. January 9, 1773, d. March 22, 1845
- Francis William Austen1 b. April 23, 1774, d. August 10, 1865
- Jane Austen1 b. December 16, 1775, d. July 18, 1817
- Charles John Austen+1 b. June 13, 1779, d. October 7, 1852
|
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Rev. George Austen1
M, b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805

Rev. George
Austen was born on May 1, 1731 at
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells District, Kent, England
.
1,2 He married
Cassandra Leigh, daughter of
Thomas Leigh and
Jane Walker, on August 26, 1764 at
Walcot Church, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
.
1,2 Rev. George Austen died on January 21, 1805 at
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
, at age 73.
1,2 He was buried at
St. Swithin Churchyard, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
.
2
Family | Cassandra Leigh b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827 |
| Children | - Rev. James Austen1 b. February 13, 1765, d. December 13, 1819
- George Austen1 b. August 26, 1766, d. January 17, 1838
- Edward Knight1 b. October 7, 1767, d. November 19, 1852
- Rev. Henry Thomas Austen1 b. June 8, 1771, d. March 12, 1850
- Cassandra Elizabeth Austen1 b. January 9, 1773, d. March 22, 1845
- Francis William Austen1 b. April 23, 1774, d. August 10, 1865
- Jane Austen1 b. December 16, 1775, d. July 18, 1817
- Charles John Austen+1 b. June 13, 1779, d. October 7, 1852
|
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Rev. James Austen1
M, b. February 13, 1765, d. December 13, 1819
Rev. James
Austen was born on February 13, 1765 at
Deane, Hampshiire, England
.
1,2 He married
Anne Mathew in 1792 at
England
.
1,2 Rev. James Austen married
Mary Lloyd on January 17, 1797 at
Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire, England
.
1,2 Rev. James Austen died on December 13, 1819 at
Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
, at age 54.
1,2 He was buried at
St. Nicholas Churchyard, Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
.
2
Family 2 | Mary Lloyd b. April 17, 1771, d. August 3, 1843 |
Citations
- [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
- [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.