John Scollay1

M, b. April 24, 1712, d. December 15, 1790
ChartsHerman Melville
Last EditedNovember 7, 2025
     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

Family

Mercy Greenleaf b. November 29, 1719, d. October 7, 1793
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.

Priscilla Scollay1

F, b. August 15, 1755, d. June 19, 1833
Father*John Scollay1 b. April 24, 1712, d. December 15, 1790
Mother*Mercy Greenleaf1 b. November 29, 1719, d. October 7, 1793
Relationships10th cousin 5 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
10th cousin 6 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
10th cousin 4 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsHerman Melville
Last EditedNovember 7, 2025

Family

Thomas Melvill b. January 16, 1751, d. September 16, 1832
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Thomas Melvill1

M, b. January 16, 1751, d. September 16, 1832
ChartsHerman Melville
Last EditedNovember 7, 2025

Family

Priscilla Scollay b. August 15, 1755, d. June 19, 1833
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Allan Melvill1

M, b. April 7, 1782, d. January 28, 1832
Father*Thomas Melvill1 b. January 16, 1751, d. September 16, 1832
Mother*Priscilla Scollay1 b. August 15, 1755, d. June 19, 1833
Relationships11th cousin 4 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
11th cousin 5 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
11th cousin 3 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsHerman Melville
Last EditedNovember 7, 2025
     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

Family

Maria Gansevoort b. April 6, 1791, d. April 1, 1872
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Maria Gansevoort1

F, b. April 6, 1791, d. April 1, 1872
ChartsHerman Melville
Last EditedNovember 7, 2025
     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

Family

Allan Melvill b. April 7, 1782, d. January 28, 1832
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Herman Melville1

M, b. August 1, 1819, d. September 28, 1891
Father*Allan Melvill1 b. April 7, 1782, d. January 28, 1832
Mother*Maria Gansevoort1 b. April 6, 1791, d. April 1, 1872
Relationships12th cousin 3 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
12th cousin 4 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
12th cousin 2 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsHerman Melville
Last EditedNovember 7, 2025
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

Family

Elizabeth Knapp Shaw b. January 13, 1822, d. July 31, 1906

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Elizabeth Knapp Shaw1

F, b. January 13, 1822, d. July 31, 1906
Last EditedNovember 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

Family

Herman Melville b. August 1, 1819, d. September 28, 1891

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Rowland Leigh1

M, b. 1547, d. after 1596
Father*Thomas Leigh1 b. 1509, d. November 15, 1571
Mother*Alice Barker1 b. 1525, d. 1600
Relationships3rd cousin 11 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
3rd cousin 12 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
3rd cousin 10 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 8, 2025
     Rowland Leigh was born in 1547 at Stoneleigh, Warwick District, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, England.1,2 He married Catherine Berkeley circa 1585.1 Rowland Leigh died after 1596 at Gloucestershire, England.1

Family

Catherine Berkeley b. circa 1570, d. after 1604
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

William Leigh1

M, b. 1586, d. September 17, 1632
Father*Rowland Leigh1 b. 1547, d. after 1596
Mother*Catherine Berkeley1 b. circa 1570, d. after 1604
Relationships4th cousin 10 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
4th cousin 11 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
4th cousin 9 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 8, 2025
     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

Family

Elizabeth Whorwood b. circa 1582, d. March 23, 1663
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Elizabeth Whorwood1

F, b. circa 1582, d. March 23, 1663
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 8, 2025
     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

Family

William Leigh b. 1586, d. September 17, 1632
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Catherine Berkeley1

F, b. circa 1570, d. after 1604
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 8, 2025
     Catherine Berkeley was born circa 1570 at Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire, England.1 She married Rowland Leigh, son of Thomas Leigh and Alice Barker, circa 1585.1 Catherine Berkeley died after 1604.1

Family

Rowland Leigh b. 1547, d. after 1596
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.

William Leigh1

M, b. April, 1604, d. June 17, 1690
Father*William Leigh1 b. 1586, d. September 17, 1632
Mother*Elizabeth Whorwood1 b. circa 1582, d. March 23, 1663
Relationships5th cousin 9 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
5th cousin 10 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
5th cousin 8 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 8, 2025
     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

Family

Joanna Perry b. February, 1624, d. June 7, 1689
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Joanna Perry1

F, b. February, 1624, d. June 7, 1689
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 8, 2025
     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

Family

William Leigh b. April, 1604, d. June 17, 1690
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Theophilus Leigh1

M, b. 1647, d. February 10, 1725
Father*William Leigh1 b. April, 1604, d. June 17, 1690
Mother*Joanna Perry1 b. February, 1624, d. June 7, 1689
Relationships6th cousin 8 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
6th cousin 9 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
6th cousin 7 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 8, 2025

Family 1

Elizabeth Craven b. August, 1647, d. September 24, 1687

Family 2

Mary Brydges b. February 19, 1666, d. June 13, 1703
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Elizabeth Craven1

F, b. August, 1647, d. September 24, 1687
Last EditedNovember 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

Family

Theophilus Leigh b. 1647, d. February 10, 1725

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Mary Brydges1

F, b. February 19, 1666, d. June 13, 1703
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     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

Family

Theophilus Leigh b. 1647, d. February 10, 1725
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Thomas Leigh1

M, b. December 16, 1696, d. January 24, 1764
Father*Theophilus Leigh1 b. 1647, d. February 10, 1725
Mother*Mary Brydges1 b. February 19, 1666, d. June 13, 1703
Relationships7th cousin 7 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
7th cousin 8 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
7th cousin 6 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025

Family

Jane Walker b. 1704, d. August 29, 1768
Child

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Jane Walker1

F, b. 1704, d. August 29, 1768
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     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

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Cassandra Leigh1

F, b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827
Father*Thomas Leigh1 b. December 16, 1696, d. January 24, 1764
Mother*Jane Walker1 b. 1704, d. August 29, 1768
Relationships8th cousin 6 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
8th cousin 7 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
8th cousin 5 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 10, 2025

Family

Rev. George Austen b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805
Children

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Rev. George Austen1

M, b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805
ChartsJane Austen
Last EditedNovember 10, 2025

Family

Cassandra Leigh b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827
Children

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Rev. James Austen1

M, b. February 13, 1765, d. December 13, 1819
Father*Rev. George Austen1 b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805
Mother*Cassandra Leigh1 b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827
Relationships9th cousin 5 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
9th cousin 6 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
9th cousin 4 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     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 1

Anne Mathew b. March 21, 1757, d. May 3, 1795

Family 2

Mary Lloyd b. April 17, 1771, d. August 3, 1843

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Anne Mathew1

F, b. March 21, 1757, d. May 3, 1795
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Anne Mathew was born on March 21, 1757 at England.1,2 She married Rev. James Austen, son of Rev. George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, in 1792 at England.1,2 Anne Mathew died on May 3, 1795 at Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England, at age 38.1,2 She was buried at St. Nicholas Churchyard, Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England.2

Family

Rev. James Austen b. February 13, 1765, d. December 13, 1819

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Mary Lloyd1

F, b. April 17, 1771, d. August 3, 1843
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Mary Lloyd was born on April 17, 1771 at Bishopstone, Wiltshire, England.1,2 She married Rev. James Austen, son of Rev. George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, on January 17, 1797 at Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire, England.1,2 Mary Lloyd died on August 3, 1843 at Speen, Berkshire, England, at age 72.1,2 She was buried at St. Nicholas Churchyard, Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England.2

Family

Rev. James Austen b. February 13, 1765, d. December 13, 1819

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

George Austen1

M, b. August 26, 1766, d. January 17, 1838
Father*Rev. George Austen1 b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805
Mother*Cassandra Leigh1 b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827
Relationships9th cousin 5 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
9th cousin 6 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
9th cousin 4 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Edward Knight1

M, b. October 7, 1767, d. November 19, 1852
Father*Rev. George Austen1 b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805
Mother*Cassandra Leigh b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827
Relationships9th cousin 5 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
9th cousin 6 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
9th cousin 4 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Edward Knight was born on October 7, 1767 at Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England.1,2 He married Elizabeth Bridges on December 27, 1791 at Kent, England.1,2 Edward Knight died on November 19, 1852 at Godmersham, Ashford Borough, Kent, England, at age 85.1,2 He was buried at St. Lawrence the Martyr Churchyard, Godmersham, Ashford Borough, Kent, England.2

Family

Elizabeth Bridges b. 1773, d. October 10, 1808

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Elizabeth Bridges1

F, b. 1773, d. October 10, 1808
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Elizabeth Bridges was born in 1773 at Goodnestone, Dover District, Kent, England.1,2 She married Edward Knight, son of Rev. George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, on December 27, 1791 at Kent, England.1,2 Elizabeth Bridges died on October 10, 1808.1,2 She was buried at St. Lawrence the Martyr Churchyard, Godmersham, Ashford Borough, Kent, England.2

Family

Edward Knight b. October 7, 1767, d. November 19, 1852

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Rev. Henry Thomas Austen1

M, b. June 8, 1771, d. March 12, 1850
Father*Rev. George Austen1 b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805
Mother*Cassandra Leigh1 b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827
Relationships9th cousin 5 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
9th cousin 6 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
9th cousin 4 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Rev. Henry Thomas Austen was born on June 8, 1771 at Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England.1,2 He married Elizabeth Hancock in 1797 at England.1,2 Rev. Henry Thomas Austen married Eleanor Jackson on April 11, 1820 at Chelsea, Middlesex, England.1,2 Rev. Henry Thomas Austen died on March 12, 1850 at Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells Borough, Kent, England, at age 78.1,2 He was buried at Woodbury Park Cemetery, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells District, Kent, England.2

Family 1

Elizabeth Hancock b. 1761, d. April 25, 1813

Family 2

Eleanor Jackson b. December 9, 1795, d. May 3, 1864

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Elizabeth Hancock1

F, b. 1761, d. April 25, 1813
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Elizabeth Hancock was born in 1761 at Bengal, India.1,2 She married Rev. Henry Thomas Austen, son of Rev. George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, in 1797 at England.1,2 Elizabeth Hancock died on April 25, 1813 at London, England.1,2

Family

Rev. Henry Thomas Austen b. June 8, 1771, d. March 12, 1850

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Eleanor Jackson1

F, b. December 9, 1795, d. May 3, 1864
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Eleanor Jackson was born on December 9, 1795 at London, England.1,2 She married Rev. Henry Thomas Austen, son of Rev. George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, on April 11, 1820 at Chelsea, Middlesex, England.1,2 Eleanor Jackson died on May 3, 1864 at Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England, at age 68.1,2 She was buried at Lansdown Cemetery, Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England.2

Family

Rev. Henry Thomas Austen b. June 8, 1771, d. March 12, 1850

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Cassandra Elizabeth Austen1

F, b. January 9, 1773, d. March 22, 1845
Father*Rev. George Austen1 b. May 1, 1731, d. January 21, 1805
Mother*Cassandra Leigh1 b. September 26, 1739, d. January 18, 1827
Relationships9th cousin 5 times removed of (Cecil) Edward John Ferdinand Dunscombe
9th cousin 6 times removed of Gary Edward Dunscombe
9th cousin 4 times removed of Cecil Dunscombe
Last EditedNovember 9, 2025
     Cassandra Elizabeth Austen was born on January 9, 1773 at Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England.1,2 She died on March 22, 1845 at Fareham Borough, Hampshire, England, at age 72.1,2 She was buried at St. Nicholas Churchyard, Chawton, East Hampshire District, Hampshire, England.2

Citations

  1. [S659] Wikitree, online wikitree.com.
  2. [S382] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.