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George Legge 1848–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: CAL 1848

Birth Location: , , , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland

Death Date: AFT 5 JAN 1924

Death Location: , Rathven Kirkyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

Father: James Legge

Mother: Jessie Skinner

Spouse(s): Agnes Murdoch

Children(s): James Legge, May Legg, George Legge, Robert Legge

George Legge was born in 1848 in , , , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland, the child of James Legge And Jessie Skinner. In 1851, George Legge was recorded in the census in 3, Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland. In 1861, George Legge was employed. George Legge married Agnes Murdoch, and had children including George Legge, James Legge, May Watson Legg, Robert Legge. George Legge passed away in 1924 in , Rathven Kirkyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • George Legge was born in 1848 in , , , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland, the child of James Legge And Jessie Skinner.
  • In 1851, George Legge was recorded in the census in 3, Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland.
  • In 1861, George Legge was employed.
  • George Legge married Agnes Murdoch, and had children including George Legge, James Legge, May Watson Legg, Robert Legge.
  • George Legge passed away in 1924 in , Rathven Kirkyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Legge
1821–1901
Birth Location: , , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
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Jessie Skinner
1827–1865
Birth Location: , Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
JS

Spouses(s)

Agnes Murdoch
1850–1933
Birth Location: , , , Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland
AM

Children(s)

James Legge
1875–1955
Birth Location: , Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
JL
May Legg
1872–1941
Birth Location: , , Seafield, Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland
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George Legge
1870–1942
Birth Location: , , , Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland
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Robert Legge
1874–
Birth Location: , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
RL

George Legge's Ancestors

Self
George Legge
1848–1924
Birth Place: , , , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
Parents
James Legge
1821–1901
, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Jessie Skinner
1827–1865
, Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Legg
1799–1883
, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Margaret Goodbrand
1799–1888
, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
George Skinner
1795–1864
, Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
Jean Munro
1797–1873
, Paithnick, , Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Leg
1763–1840
Elizabeth Stuart
1773–1849
John Goodbrand
1764–1888
Margaret Whyntie
1758–1888
John Skinner
1753–1861
Janet Wilson
1756–1861
William Munroe
–1873
Henderson
1760–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Stuart
1755–
William Whyntie
1720–
Isabel Niccol
1720–

George Legge's Descendants

1.
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George Legge (CAL 1848–AFT 5 JAN 1924) m. Agnes Murdoch (CAL 1850–AFT 31 JAN 1933)
  1. 1. James Legge 1875–1955 m. Jane (Watt) Lawrence 1880–1971
    1. 1. Amy Legge 1919–1992 m. John Duncan 1917–1996
    2. 2. Christina (Anderson) Legge 1908–1976 m. Robert Innes 1901–1976
      1. 1. Jeanne (McGill) Innes 1930–2018
    3. 3. James Legge 1909– m. Agnes (Mary) Wilson 1909–1942 m. Emily (Mary) Donald 1919–2006
      1. 1. Agnes Legge 1931–2019 m. Bill 1930–2008
    4. 4. Gordon (Robertson) Legge 1926–1983
    5. 5. Robert (Alexander) Legge 1911–1912
    6. 6. Wullie 1916–2008 m. Mary (Isabella) Kiloh 1926–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Jane) LEGGE 1914–
    8. 8. Agnes (Jane) LEGGE 1914–
  2. 2. May (Watson) Legg 1872–1941 m. Peter Bowie 1872– m. Charles (Johnstone) Robertson 1876–1938
    1. 1. Charles (J) Robertson 1916–1976 m. Mary Pringle 1919–1985
    2. 2. Ann 1898–1948 m. Andrew Donaldson 1898–1963
      1. 1. Mary (Agnes) Donaldson 1923–1986
      2. 2. Charles (Tocher) Donaldson 1933–1985
    3. 3. Annie (Forsyth) Legge 1901–1987 m. John Campbell 1901–
    4. 4. George Legge 1909–1971 m. Clara (Stannard) Mustard 1910–2001
      1. 1. George Legge 1934–2008 m. Bernice (C) Legge –2008
  3. 3. George Legge 1870–1942 m. Ann (F) Lawrance 1873–1944
    1. 1. Alexander Legge 1912–1984
    2. 2. George Legg 1906–
    3. 3. John (Lawrence) Legg 1907–1983 m. Isabella (Shiach) Ogg 1914–1983
    4. 4. Jane (S) Legg 1910–
    5. 5. Bessie (Fetch) Legg 1894–1980 m. James (Alexander) Spence –1963
      1. 1. John (Lawrence) Spence 1920–1988
      2. 2. Georgina (Brown) Spence 1916–
      3. 3. James (Alexander) Spence 1917–
      4. 4. William Spence 1925–
      5. 5. George Spence 1922–2018
      6. 6. Elizabeth (Jean) Spence 1924–2007
  4. 4. Robert Legge 1874–

George Legge's Timeline

26 Records

1848
CAL 1848
Birth of George Legge in , , , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
, , , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
1851
30 MAR 1851
Age 3
George Legge appeared in census in 3, Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
3, Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
1861
7 APR 1861
Age 13
George Legge was employed
None
1861
7 APR 1861
Age 13
George Legge appeared in census in , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1870
11 JUN 1870
Age 22
George Legge was employed
None
1870
11 JUN 1870
Age 22
George Legge resided here in , Robertstown, , Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland
, Robertstown, , Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland
1871
2 APR 1871
Age 23
George Legge was employed
None
1871
2 APR 1871
Age 23
George Legge appeared in census in , Luncarty, , King Edward, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
, Luncarty, , King Edward, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1875
12 NOV 1875
Age 27
George Legge was employed
None
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 33
George Legge was employed
None
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 33
George Legge appeared in census in , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 43
George Legge was employed
None
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 43
George Legge appeared in census in , Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 53
George Legge was employed
None
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 53
George Legge appeared in census in , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1908
12 JUN 1908
Age 60
George Legge was employed
None
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 63
George Legge was employed
None
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 63
George Legge appeared in census in , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1918
10 JUN 1918
Age 70
George Legge - Will
None
1921
19 JUN 1921
Age 73
George Legge was employed in , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1921
19 JUN 1921
Age 73
George Legge appeared in census in , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1924
5 JAN 1924
Age 76
George Legge was employed
None
1924
5 JAN 1924
Age 76
George Legge resided here in , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1924
5 JAN 1924
Age 76
Death of George Legge in , South Pringle Street, Buckie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, South Pringle Street, Buckie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1924
AFT 5 JAN 1924
Age 76
Burial of George Legge in , Rathven Kirkyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Rathven Kirkyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1924
3 MAR 1924
Age 76
George Legge - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: CAL 1848
    Event Place: , , , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Marriage certificate of George Legg and Agnes Murdoch, 11 June 1870
    [2] 1901 Scotland Census
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census
    [4] 1881 Scotland Census
    [5] 1871 Scotland Census
    [6] 1861 Scotland Census
    [7] 1851 Scotland Census

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

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 30 MAR 1851
    Event Place: 3, Clunehill, , Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 7 APR 1861
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 7 APR 1861
    Event Place: , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 11 JUN 1870
    Record Source: Marriage certificate of George Legg and Agnes Murdoch, 11 June 1870

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 JUN 1870
    Event Place: , Robertstown, , Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Marriage certificate of George Legg and Agnes Murdoch, 11 June 1870

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 2 APR 1871
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1871
    Event Place: , Luncarty, , King Edward, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 12 NOV 1875
    Record Source: Birth certificate of James Legg, 12 November 1875

    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: , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Event Place: , Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 12 JUN 1908
    Record Source: Marriage certificate of James Legge and Jane Watt Lawrence, 12 June 1908

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Record Source: 1911 Scotland census, Bogside, Rathven, head of household: George Legge

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Event Place: , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1911 Scotland census, Bogside, Rathven, head of household: George Legge

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 10 JUN 1918
    Record Source: Scotland Probate Registration Index, Executor - John Simpson, Friars House, Institution Road, Elgin
    Value of estate - £759:2:11
    Eik granted 1st April. Value of additional estate - £50:8:4

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 19 JUN 1921
    Event Place: , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1921 Scotland census, Bogside, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: George Legge

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 19 JUN 1921
    Event Place: , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1921 Scotland census, Bogside, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: George Legge

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 JAN 1924
    Record Source: Death certificate of George Legge, 5 January 1924

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 JAN 1924
    Event Place: , Bogside, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Death certificate of George Legge, 5 January 1924

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Scotland Probate Registration Index, Executor - John Simpson, Friars House, Institution Road, Elgin
    Value of estate - £759:2:11
    Eik granted 1st April. Value of additional estate - £50:8:4

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 JAN 1924
    Event Place: , South Pringle Street, Buckie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Death certificate of George Legge, 5 January 1924
    [2] Gravestone for James Legg, Jessie Legg, Jessie Skinner, George Legg, Agnes Murdoch, James Legg, Jane Watt Lawrence: Rathven Kirkyard, Rathven, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: AFT 5 JAN 1924
    Event Place: , Rathven Kirkyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1924
    Record Source: Scotland Probate Registration Index, Executor - John Simpson, Friars House, Institution Road, Elgin
    Value of estate - £759:2:11
    Eik granted 1st April. Value of additional estate - £50:8:4

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland
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