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Lady Alice Anne Leigh (de Trafford) - Family Background and Legacy:

Started by Laura Neal on Sunday, April 27, 2025
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Leigh Family: The Leighs were a prominent family with roots in Cheshire and later established in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Sir Roger Leigh's acquisition of Stoneleigh Manor laid the foundation for the family's prominence in the region.​

de Trafford Family: The de Trafford family is one of the oldest recorded families in England, with a lineage tracing back to the Norman Conquest. Their ancestral seat was in Trafford, Lancashire.​

Legacy: The union of Sir Roger Leigh and Lady Alice Anne de Trafford brought together two influential families, leading to the rise of their son, Sir Thomas Leigh, who played a significant role in London's civic life as Lord Mayor.

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