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Nathaniel Legg 1782–1830

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Legg in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1782 · Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Died 7 Jan 1830 · Jackson, Georgia, USA
Father James Capt Legg
Mother Elizabeth Hughes
Siblings Amy Legg, Augustus Legg, Davenport Legg, Edmund Legg, Eli Legg, Elizabeth Legg, Francis Legg, George Legge, Jenetta Nully, Jilson Legg, Mary Polly Legg, Peggy Legg, Ruth Legg, Thomas Henderson Legg, Thomas Legg

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Legg 1782–1830

and 1 more tree owner connected with Nathaniel Legg 1782–1830

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathaniel Legg began in 1782 in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States. Nathaniel Legg passed away in 1830 in Jackson, Georgia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

  4. 4
    Record Historical collections of the Georgia chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Georgia, Marriage Records from Select Counties

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Georgia Marriages to 1850

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Alabama Marriage Collection

  8. 8
    Record Georgia 1890 Property Tax Digests

Life Timeline

1782
Birth of Nathaniel Legg in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Birth
1830
Death of Nathaniel Legg in Jackson, Georgia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Legg

This ancestor line traces from Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States (1754) to Richmond, Wise, Virginia (1782) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Legg (1782–1830) was born in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States and died in Jackson, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Nathaniel Legg's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Legg PTP
1782–1830
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Nathaniel Legg's Descendants

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Nathaniel Legg PTP 1782–1830