Biography of Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet 1747-1828

On 15th January 1747 Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet was born to Baldwin Leighton (age 30).

In 1760 Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet (age 12) purchased a Lieutenancy in Captain Jenning's company, which in that same year became part of the 96th Regiment and was posted to India. There Leighton undertook garrison duties at Fort St George before taking to the field. After the Treaty of Paris (1763) the regiment returned to England and was disbanded.

In 1768 Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet (age 20) purchased a promotion in the 46th Regiment. In 1775, as a captain of grenadiers, he was posted to North America, where he saw action in the New York and New Jersey campaign at Brooklyn, Long Island, the taking of New York, at York Island, White Plains, the storming of Fort Washington and the actions at Rhode Island and Brandywine. He was severely wounded at the action near Monmouth Court House.

Before 1802 Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet (age 54) and Anne Pigott Lady Leighton were married. She by marriage Lady Leighton of Wattlesborough.

In 1802 Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet (age 54) and Louisa Margaret Anne Lady Leighton were married. She by marriage Lady Leighton of Wattlesborough.

On 14th May 1805 [his son] Baldwin Leighton 7th Baronet was born to Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet (age 58) and [his wife] Louisa Margaret Anne Lady Leighton.

On 30th January 1817 Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet (age 70) was appointed Governor of Carrickfergus Castle which position he held until he died in 1828.

In 1819 Robert Leighton 5th Baronet (age 67) died. His first cousin Baldwin (age 71) succeeded 6th Baronet Leighton of Wattlesborough.

On 13th November 1828 Baldwin Leighton 6th Baronet (age 81) died. His son [his son] Baldwin (age 23) succeeded 7th Baronet Leighton of Wattlesborough.