Herbert William Leigh (abt. 1904 - 1988)

Born about 29 Feb 1904 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Constance Beryl (Mumby) Leigh — married 8 Feb 1926 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Husband of Mary Margaret Sarah (Stracey) Leigh — married 1971 in Queensland, Australia

Descendants

Died 1 Sep 1988 at about age 84 in North Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Herb Leigh was born in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.

Herb Leigh migrated from Kent to Queensland.

Herbert William Leigh was born on 29 Feb 1904 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, United Kingdom. He was the son of William Henry Leigh and Ellen (Shrubb) Leigh. ^[1]

The family migrated from England to Queensland on the "Rippingham Grange". It departed on 2 August 1911 from London, England and arrived in Queensland on 16 September 1911. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Herbert worked at the Morning Bulletin. ^[5]

He married Constance Beryl (Mumby) Leigh on 8 Feb 1926 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. Henry Leigh was Best Man. Alice Leigh and Jessie Leigh were bridesmaids. ^{[6] [7]}

He married Mary Margaret Sarah (Stracey) Leigh in 1971 in Queensland, Australia.

Herbert William Leigh died on 1 Sep 1988 and was buried in the Rockhampton Crematorium, Rockhampton, Queensland. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Wedding

LEIGH - MUMBY. The marriage of Mr. Herbert William Leigh (eldest son of Mr. and Mrs W. H. Leigh of Mount Morgan) and Miss Constance Beryl Mumby (only daughter of the late Mr. J. Mumby and Mrs. Mumby of Rockhampton, was celebrated at 11 o'clock on Monday last at the Campbell Street Methodist Church. The Rev. R. Pope performed the ceremony.

The bride, who was given away by Mr. C. Duffill, wore a becoming sleeve-less frock of brocaded crepe de chine trimmed with beads with a circlet of orange blossoms at the waist. Her veil of embroidered tulle was arranged with the cap effect, and trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers with silk ribbon streamers. Misses Alice and Jessie Leigh (sisters of the bridegroom) acted as bridesmaids and both wore sleeveless frocks of pink crepe de chine trimmed with lace, and hats to match. They carried bouquets of pink flowers with pink silk streamers.

Mr. Henry Leigh (brother of the bride-groom) undertook the duties of best man. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the A.C.B. Roof Garden Cafe, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion, a feature of the decorations being a beautiful 3 tier wedding cake which adorned the centre of the table. The presents received by the bride and bridegroom were numerous and costly, including several cheques. ^[7]

Research Notes

(only) Son is Joseph Henry??? ^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ England and Wales 1911 census. W.H. Leigh and family
2. ↑ <https://perthdps.com/shipping/mig-qld5.htm>
3. ↑ Ancestry.com hint UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
4. ↑ MORE IMMIGRANTS. (1911, September 28). The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), p. 2. Retrieved November 13, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175871096
5. ↑ Family History Peter Kane
6. ↑ Queensland Marriage registration: Constance Beryl Mumby Marriage date: 15/02/1926 Spouse's name: Herbert William Leigh Queensland Marriage Registration 1926/C/669
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} LEIGH--MUMBY. (1926, February 17). The Evening News (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1924 - 1941), p. 4. Retrieved June 4, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201564029
8. ↑ FindAGrave: Herbert William Leigh - Born: 29 Feb 1904; Died: 1 Sep 1988; Cemetery: Rockhampton Crematorium, Rockhampton, Queensland; Find A Grave: Memorial #199842075 accessed: 14 Jul 2022
9. ↑ Queensland Death registration: Herbert William Leigh Birth year: 1904 Death date: 01/09/1988 Mother's name: Ellen Schrubb Father/parent's name: William Henry Leigh Queensland Death Registration 1988//56296
10. ↑ Herbert William Leigh Death Certificate
11. ↑ Family Notices (1950, June 14). Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved September 23, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56946591

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