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Alexander Legg 1807–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 MAR 1807

Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

Death Date: 26 JAN 1885

Death Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

Father: James Leg

Mother: Elizabeth Stuart

Spouse(s): Isabella Fordyce

Children(s): George Legge, Alexander Legge, William Legge, Ann Legge, James Coull, Elizabeth Legge, Janet Legge, Isabella Legge, Jean Legge

In 1807, Alexander Legg entered the world in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, born to James Leg And Elizabeth Stuart. In 1841, Alexander Legg was employed. In 1841, Alexander Legg was recorded in the census in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Alexander Legg married Ann Coull, Isabella Fordyce, and had children including Alexander Forbes Legge, Ann Legge, Elizabeth Legge, George Legge, Isabella Legge, James Coull, Janet Legge, Jean Ann Legge, William Legge. Alexander Legg passed away in 1885 in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Alexander Legg entered the world in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, born to James Leg And Elizabeth Stuart.
  • In 1841, Alexander Legg was employed.
  • In 1841, Alexander Legg was recorded in the census in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.
  • Alexander Legg married Ann Coull, Isabella Fordyce, and had children including Alexander Forbes Legge, Ann Legge, Elizabeth Legge, George Legge, Isabella Legge, James Coull, Janet Legge, Jean Ann Legge, William Legge.
  • Alexander Legg passed away in 1885 in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Leg
1763–1840
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Stuart
1773–1849
Birth Location: , , Mortlach, Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland
ES

Spouses(s)

Isabella Fordyce
1820–1899
Birth Location: , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
IF

Children(s)

George Legge
1849–1887
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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Alexander Legge
1847–
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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William Legge
1853–1905
Birth Location: , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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Ann Legge
1861–1925
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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James Coull
1835–
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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Elizabeth Legge
1843–
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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Janet Legge
1846–
Birth Location: , , , Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland
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Isabella Legge
1855–
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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Jean Legge
1858–
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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Alexander Legg's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Legg
1807–1885
Birth Place: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Parents
James Leg
1763–1840
Elizabeth Stuart
1773–1849
, , Mortlach, Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Stuart
1755–
, Laichie, Mortlach, Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Legg's Descendants

1.
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Alexander Legg (9 MAR 1807–26 JAN 1885) m. Isabella Fordyce (17 SEP 1820–30 DEC 1899)
  1. 1. George Legge 1849–1887 m. Margaret Proctor 1854–
    1. 1. Robert (Proctor) Legg 1879–
    2. 2. Alexander Legg 1881–
    3. 3. Bella (Jane) Legg 1883–
    4. 4. Margaret Legg 1886–
    5. 5. G (S C) Legg 1888–
  2. 2. Alexander (Forbes) Legge 1847– m. Helen (Ranie) Lee 1861–
    1. 1. Helen (Ann) Legge 1892–1893
    2. 2. Alexander Legg 1886–
    3. 3. Hendry Legg 1888–
    4. 4. Isabella Legg 1890–
    5. 5. Helen Legg 1896–
  3. 3. William Legge 1853–1905 m. Ann Hendry 1855–1923
    1. 1. Isabella Legge 1893–1933
    2. 2. George Legg 1888–
    3. 3. William Legg 1890–
    4. 4. Alexander Legge 1891–
    5. 5. Annie Legge 1896–
  4. 4. Ann Legge 1861–1925
  5. 5. James Coull 1835–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Legge 1843–
  7. 7. Janet Legge 1846–
  8. 8. Isabella Legge 1855–
  9. 9. Jean (Ann) Legge 1858–

Alexander Legg's Timeline

12 Records

1807
9 MAR 1807
Birth of Alexander Legg in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1841
6 JUN 1841
Age 34
Alexander Legg was employed
None
1841
6 JUN 1841
Age 34
Alexander Legg appeared in census in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1851
30 MAR 1851
Age 44
Alexander Legg was employed
None
1851
30 MAR 1851
Age 44
Alexander Legg appeared in census in 4, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
4, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1861
7 APR 1861
Age 54
Alexander Legg was employed
None
1861
7 APR 1861
Age 54
Alexander Legg appeared in census in 73, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
73, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1871
2 APR 1871
Age 64
Alexander Legg was employed
None
1871
2 APR 1871
Age 64
Alexander Legg appeared in census in 73, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
73, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 74
Alexander Legg was employed
None
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 74
Alexander Legg appeared in census in 100, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
100, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1885
26 JAN 1885
Age 78
Death of Alexander Legg in , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 MAR 1807
    Event Place: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland"

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland"

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 6 JUN 1841
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 6 JUN 1841
    Event Place: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 30 MAR 1851
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 30 MAR 1851
    Event Place: 4, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 7 APR 1861
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 7 APR 1861
    Event Place: 73, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 2 APR 1871
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1871
    Event Place: 73, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 3 APR 1881
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 3 APR 1881
    Event Place: 100, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 JAN 1885
    Event Place: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland"

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland
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