Mr. Leigh was born in Dublin, Ireland, Dec. 20, 1827, and was consequent in his 66th year. He immigrated to the United States in 1838, and settled in Main where he resided until 1850, when he removed to Milwaukee and a few months later he came to this county and settled at Leighton, the place taking the name of its founder. Here he engaged in the lumber business until the timber was all cut off when he replaced the saw mill with a flouring mill which he has operated ever since.
The deceased was an honorable, upright gentleman, very hospitable and kind, and was exceedingly popular amongst his large circle of acquaintances. He represented Oconto county in the Assembly of 1875, and held several offices of trust in the town of Stiles.
The deceased leaves a wife and seven children - four sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. The children are: Messers. Joseph, John, Lincoln and Edwin of Stiles; Mrs. Dr. Allan of Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Frank Hill of Seattle, Wash.; and Mrs. R. W. Underwood, of Milwaukee, Wis.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the family residence, the burial service being conducted by Rev. L. D. Hopkins, of St. Mark's Episcpal church, this city, assisted by the choir of St. Mark's, and a very large number of friends and acquaintances followed the remains to their final earthly resting place in the Oconto Public cemetery.
James Leigh, Milwaukee: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leigh, Berlin;, R.W. Underwood, E.Switts and Miss Kittie Reinhart, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. McIntosh, Marinette, Miss Alfreddie McAllister, Mountain and John Leigh, Farrell, were the outside relatives, who were in attendance at the funeral of the late Hon. John Leigh.