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John Legg 1775–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Painshaw, Durham, England

Death Date: 27 Oct 1864

Death Location: Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England

Father: Lewis Legg

Mother: Mary Robinson

Spouse(s): Frances Waller

Children(s): Sarah Legg, John Legge, Frances LEGGE, Ann LEGGE, Elizabeth LEGGE, Maria LEGGE, Mary LEGGE

The story of John Legg began in 1775 in Painshaw, Durham, England. In 1851, John Legg resided in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England. In 1861, John Legg resided in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England. John Legg married Frances Mary Waller, and had children including Ann Harriet Legge, Elizabeth Ann Legge, Frances Mary Legge, John R Legge, Maria Catherine Legge, Mary Caroline Legge, Sarah Clarrisa Legg. John Legg passed away in 1864 in Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Legg began in 1775 in Painshaw, Durham, England.
  • In 1851, John Legg resided in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.
  • In 1861, John Legg resided in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.
  • John Legg married Frances Mary Waller, and had children including Ann Harriet Legge, Elizabeth Ann Legge, Frances Mary Legge, John R Legge, Maria Catherine Legge, Mary Caroline Legge, Sarah Clarrisa Legg.
  • John Legg passed away in 1864 in Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Legg's Ancestors

Self
John Legg
1775–1864
Birth Place: Painshaw, Durham, England
Parents
Lewis Legg
1751–1818
Blue House, Rainton Bridge, Durham, England
Mary Robinson
1751–1794
Houghton le Spring, Durham, England
Grandparents
John Legg
1727–
Houghton le Spring, County Durham, England
anne davison
1728–1768
Houghton le Spring, County Durham, England
Miles Robinson
1699–1762
Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England
Mary Michinson
1701–
Houghton le Spring, County Durham, England
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Legg
1698–1758
john davison
1704–
Robert Robinson
1664–1726
Catherine
1664–1742
john Michinson
1677–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
stephen Legg
1661–
isabelle little
1662–
Avaray Robinson
1640–

John Legg's Descendants

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John Legg (1775–27 Oct 1864) m. Frances (Mary) Waller (1774–24 May 1851)
  1. 1. Sarah (Clarrisa) Legg 1815–1874 m. Francis Mcgreavy 1826–1886
    1. 1. John McGravy 1861–1919 m. Margaret McQuillan 1857–
      1. 1. James McGrevey 1886–1943 m. Catherine (J Mc) Greavy 1883–1968
        1. 1. Annie McGrevey 1905–1985 m. ALBERT DAVIES 1900–
        2. 2. James McGrevey 1906–
        3. 3. Teresa McGrevey 1909–
      2. 2. Sara (Joanna) Mcgreavy 1883–1934
      3. 3. John (Mc) Gravey 1888–1890
      4. 4. Mary (S) McGarvey 1893–
      5. 5. Winifred McGrevy 1895–
      6. 6. Hilda McGrevy 1901–
    2. 2. Isabella McGrevey 1854–1888 m. francis cooney 1852–
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Cooney 1874–
      2. 2. Sarah Cooney 1875–1961 m. Robert Lynch 1876–
        1. 1. Isabella Lynch 1902–
        2. 2. James (Baity) Lynch 1903–
        3. 3. Maria Lynch 1905–
        4. 4. Sarah Lynch 1909–
      3. 3. John Cooney 1877–
      4. 4. Francis Cooney 1869–1926
    3. 3. JAMES Mcgreavy 1856– m. ELIZABETH TURNER 1855–
      1. 1. Ann (J) McGreevey 1875–
    4. 4. Francis (S) McGravey 1859–1863
  2. 2. John (R) Legge 1811–1885
  3. 3. Frances (Mary) LEGGE 1807–1898
  4. 4. Ann (Harriet) LEGGE 1803–
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann) LEGGE 1808–
  6. 6. Maria (Catherine) LEGGE 1814–1901
  7. 7. Mary (Caroline) LEGGE 1811–1870

John Legg's Timeline

5 Records

1775
1775
Birth of John Legg in Painshaw, Durham, England
Painshaw, Durham, England
1851
1851
Age 76
John Legg resided here in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England
Houghton le Spring, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 86
John Legg resided here in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England
Houghton le Spring, Durham, England
1864
December 1864
Age 89
Death of John Legg in Durham, United Kingdom
Durham, United Kingdom
1864
27 Oct 1864
Age 89
Burial of John Legg in Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England
Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Painshaw, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3752; Folio: 54; Page: 25; GSU roll: 543182
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2393; Folio: 227; Page: 19; GSU roll: 87071
    [3] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Houghton le Spring, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2393; Folio: 227; Page: 19; GSU roll: 87071

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Houghton le Spring, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3752; Folio: 54; Page: 25; GSU roll: 543182

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1864
    Event Place: Durham, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1864
    Event Place: Houghton Le Spring, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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