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Elizabeth Matthews 1720–1784 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1720

Birth Location: Paul Cornwall England

Death Date: 14 September 1784

Death Location: Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Father: Robert Matthews

Mother: Elizabeth Leah

Spouse(s): John Leggo

Children(s): William Leggo, Mary Leggo, Ruth Leggo, Elizabeth Leggo, William Leggo, Alice Leggo, John Leggo, Robert Leggo, Blanch Leggo, Jennifer Leggo

The story of Elizabeth Matthews began in 1720 in Paul Cornwall England. Elizabeth Matthews married John Leggo, and had children including Alice Leggo, Blanch Leggo, Elizabeth Leggo, Jennifer Leggo, John Leggo, Mary Leggo, Robert Leggo, Ruth Leggo, William Leggo. Elizabeth Matthews passed away in 1784 in Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Matthews began in 1720 in Paul Cornwall England.
  • Elizabeth Matthews married John Leggo, and had children including Alice Leggo, Blanch Leggo, Elizabeth Leggo, Jennifer Leggo, John Leggo, Mary Leggo, Robert Leggo, Ruth Leggo, William Leggo.
  • Elizabeth Matthews passed away in 1784 in Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Matthews
1668–1750
Birth Location: Paul, Cornwall, , England
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Elizabeth Leah
1676–
Birth Location: Paul, Cornwall, England
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Spouses(s)

John Leggo
1720–1797
Birth Location: Madron Cornwall England
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Children(s)

William Leggo
1758–1836
Birth Location: Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Mary Leggo
1756–
Birth Location: Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Ruth Leggo
1764–
Birth Location: Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Elizabeth Leggo
1744–
Birth Location: Madron, TR20, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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William Leggo
1754–1754
Birth Location: Madron, TR20, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Alice Leggo
1745–
Birth Location: Penzance, TR18, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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John Leggo
1758–
Birth Location: Madron Cornwall England
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Robert Leggo
1760–1802
Birth Location: Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Blanch Leggo
1750–
Birth Location: Madron, TR20, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Jennifer Leggo
1747–
Birth Location: Madron, TR20, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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Elizabeth Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Matthews
1720–1784
Birth Place: Paul Cornwall England
Parents
Robert Matthews
1668–1750
Paul, Cornwall, , England
Elizabeth Leah
1676–
Paul, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Matthews's Descendants

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Elizabeth Matthews (ABT 1720–14 September 1784) m. John Leggo (ABT 1720–24 July 1797)
  1. 1. William Leggo 1758–1836 m. Sarah Leggo 1754–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Leggo 1790–1854 m. William (Addicoat) Jeffery 1787–1835
      1. 1. Philip (Addicoat) Jeffery 1820–1900 m. Susan (Phillips) Martens 1820–1895
        1. 1. Robert (James) Jeffery 1852–1936 m. Julia Jauncey 1855–1936
        2. 2. William (Richard) Jeffery 1849–1921 m. Emily Blake 1858–
        3. 3. John (Marten) Jeffery 1851–1932 m. Agnes Jauncey 1857–1912 m. Mary (Jiles) Prowse 1858–
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Susan) Jeffery 1853–1931 m. James Jauncey 1850–1924
        5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Jeffery 1854–1930 m. Thomas (Edward) WALTER 1851–1936
        6. 6. Philip (Henry) Jeffery 1856–1889 m. Mary (Ann) TAPP 1864–1950
        7. 7. Joseph (Charles) Jeffery 1861–1892 m. Mary ZINGEL 1861–1892
        8. 8. Emily (Alice) Jeffery 1864–1937
        9. 9. Sidney (Earnest) Jeffery 1866–1936 m. Ann (Victoria) RICHARDSON 1874–
        10. 10. Alfred (Leggo) Jeffery 1868–1945 m. Annie (Isobel) DAWSON 1879–
      2. 2. Maria (Selina Leggo) Jeffery 1812–1884 m. John (Evered) Jeffery 1806–1889 m. John Stephens 1805–1867
        1. 1. Jane STEPHENS 1831–1883 m. Richard WILKIN 1818–1884 m. William (J) GRIFFITHS 1815–1855
        2. 2. Ann Stephens 1829–1904 m. John Richards 1832–1914
        3. 3. John Stephens 1830–
        4. 4. Joseph Stephens 1833–1906
        5. 5. Loveday Stephens 1838–1930
        6. 6. Mary Stephens 1839–1921
        7. 7. Jessie Stephens 1843–1924
        8. 8. Martha Stephens 1845–1881
        9. 9. William Stephens 1847–1921
        10. 10. Elizabeth Stephens 1850–1909
        11. 11. Loveday Stephens 1853–1910
        12. 12. Maria Stephens 1857–1857
        13. 13. Jonn Stephens 1859–1921
      3. 3. William Jeffery 1816–1894 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Kemp 1825–1903
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Jeffery 1854–
        2. 2. Joseph Jeffery 1867–
        3. 3. John Jeffery 1849– m. Ellen Penberthy 1856–
        4. 4. Robert (Leggo) Jeffery 1845–1929 m. Catherine (Jane) Richards 1841–1916
        5. 5. Philip Jeffery 1851–
      4. 4. James Jeffery 1830–1911 m. Alice (Mary) Harry 1831–1902
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Jeffery 1855–1926 m. Richard (Benjamin) Clewett 1847–1911
    2. 2. Ann Leggo 1798–
    3. 3. Sarah Leggo 1787–
  2. 2. Mary Leggo 1756–
  3. 3. Ruth Leggo 1764– m. Henry Pearce 1750–
    1. 1. Thomas Pearce 1788–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Leggo 1744– m. Joseph Matthews 1749–1813
    1. 1. Joseph Matthews 1773–1849 m. Sarah (Yeoman) Richards 1757–1841
      1. 1. William Matthews 1798– m. Margaret ((Peggy)) Davy 1805–
        1. 1. Margaret (Jane) Matthews 1833–
        2. 2. John (Thomas) Matthews 1844–
        3. 3. Joseph Matthews 1835–
        4. 4. Hannah Matthews 1830–1922
        5. 5. William Matthews 1842–1917
    2. 2. Grace Matthews 1775–
    3. 3. Jennifer Matthews 1777–
      1. 1. Ruth Mathews 1799– m. Henry Badcock 1788–
        1. 1. Henry Badcock 1823–1909
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann) Badcock 1837–
    4. 4. Mary Matthews 1780–
    5. 5. James Matthews 1782–
    6. 6. Robert Matthews 1785–1859 m. Elizabeth Jacca 1789–
      1. 1. Thomas Matthews 1817– m. Mary Maddern 1818–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Matthews 1842–
        2. 2. Mary (Martha) Matthews 1844–
        3. 3. Esther Matthews 1846–
        4. 4. Thomas (James) Matthews 1848–
        5. 5. Sarah Matthews 1850–
        6. 6. Robert Matthews 1851–
        7. 7. Alfred Matthews 1854–
      2. 2. Mary (Ann) Matthews 1819–
      3. 3. Robert (Leggo) Matthews 1822–1823
      4. 4. Elizabeth Matthews 1824–1864 m. George Blewett 1820–1887
        1. 1. William Blewett 1846–1914
        2. 2. George (Edwin) Blewett 1848–1848
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Ellen) Blewett 1850–1916
        4. 4. George (Edwin) Blewett 1851–
        5. 5. Mary (Jane) Blewett 1856–
        6. 6. Julia Blewett 1861–
        7. 7. Hugh (Jacka) Blewett 1853–1855
        8. 8. Sarah (A.) Rowe 1864–
      5. 5. Robert (Leggoe) Matthews 1827–
      6. 6. Jane Matthews 1830– m. John (Andrews) Clift 1829–1901
      7. 7. James Matthews 1834–
    7. 7. Thomas Matthews 1787–
  5. 5. William Leggo 1754–1754
  6. 6. Alice Leggo 1745–
  7. 7. John Leggo 1758– m. Mary Bosence 1759–
    1. 1. John Leggo 1794– m. Jane Bowden 1806–
      1. 1. Mary (Jane Bowden) Leggo 1831– m. James (James) Hichens 1830–
    2. 2. Anna (Maria) Leggo 1802–1870
  8. 8. Robert Leggo 1760–1802
  9. 9. Blanch Leggo 1750–
  10. 10. Jennifer Leggo 1747–

Elizabeth Matthews's Timeline

3 Records

1720
ABT 1720
Birth of Elizabeth Matthews in Paul Cornwall England
Paul Cornwall England
1721
6 Jan 1721
Age 1
Elizabeth Matthews was baptized in Paul,Cornwall,England
Paul,Cornwall,England
1784
14 September 1784
Age 64
Death of Elizabeth Matthews in Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1720
    Event Place: Paul Cornwall England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1721
    Event Place: Paul,Cornwall,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Paul, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 September 1784
    Event Place: Paul, TR19, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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