Leigh was a merchant in Shrewsbury, and had served in local politics, becoming a burgess (or common council man) in 1555, an alderman in 1565, and served as bailiff of the borough in 1564-65, 1568-69 and 1574-75.[1]
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He was second son of John Leigh of Ellesmere, Shropshire by Catherine, daughter of one Dod of Petsey in Stoke on Tern, also in Shropshire. He married Mary, daughter of Thomas Sturry of Rossall and had 4 sons and 1 daughter.[1]
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^ abc"LEIGH (LYE), George (by 1530-78), of Shrewsbury, Salop. - History of Parliament Online". www.historyofparliamentonline.org.
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