Betty Leather was born in 1782 and christened in Leigh on 2nd November 1782. She was the daughter of Thomas Leather (b.1760) and Sarah Arrowsmith. She married Ralph Cunliffe at Leigh on 15th June 1802.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Betty Leather listed as mother of Ann Cunliffe christened 30 August 1806, Leigh. • 2. International Genealogical Index. Betty Leather married Ralph Cunliffe on 15 June 1802, Leigh. • 3. International Genealogical Index. Betty Leather. Christened 2 November 1782, Leigh. Father: Thomas.