THOMAS LEIGHTON first settled in Dover, NH in 1633 and was one of the first "planters" of Northam (Dover). There is some conflict about whether Thomas came from England or Scotland. Some say that he was the son of a prominent official in Scotland, while others say that he probably came to New England on the ship "JAMES" in 1633 with Capt. Thomas Wiggin. However, no passenger list for that ship has ever been found. If anyone has any documentation to indicate where Thomas Leighton came from, please send me an email. Thomas' descendants now live throughout the United States, and at least one Leighton family resides in Nova Scotia.