YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Legg 1803–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1803

Birth Location: Burford, Oxfordshire, England

Death Date: 22 Jan 1881

Death Location: St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Surrey, England

Father: John Legg

Mother: Hannah Legg

Spouse(s): Catherine Jessup

Children(s): William Legg, Charles Legg, Mary Legg, Jane Legg, Catherine Legg, John Legg

The story of William Legg began in 1803 in Burford, Oxfordshire, England. In 1832, William Legg resided in Surrey, England. William Legg married Catherine Jessup, and had children including Catherine Emma Legg, Charles Legg, Jane Legg, John Legg, Mary Ann Legg, William Legg. William Legg passed away in 1881 in St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Surrey, England.

Find more search results for William Legg
WL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Legg began in 1803 in Burford, Oxfordshire, England.
  • In 1832, William Legg resided in Surrey, England.
  • William Legg married Catherine Jessup, and had children including Catherine Emma Legg, Charles Legg, Jane Legg, John Legg, Mary Ann Legg, William Legg.
  • William Legg passed away in 1881 in St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Surrey, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Legg
1771–1848
Birth Location: Oxfordshire, England
JL
Hannah Legg
1773–
Birth Location: Oxfordshire, England
HL

Spouses(s)

Catherine Jessup
1809–1861
Birth Location: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
CJ

Children(s)

William Legg
1826–1898
Birth Location: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
WL
Charles Legg
1833–1901
Birth Location: Bermondy, Surrey, England
CL
Mary Legg
1824–1910
Birth Location: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
ML
Jane Legg
1830–
Birth Location: Bermondy, Surrey, England
JL
Catherine Legg
1839–1893
Birth Location: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
CL
John Legg
1828–1894
Birth Location: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
JL

William Legg's Ancestors

Self
William Legg
1803–1881
Birth Place: Burford, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
John Legg
1771–1848
Oxfordshire, England
Hannah Legg
1773–
Oxfordshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Legg's Descendants

1.
WL
William Legg (19 Jan 1803–22 Jan 1881) m. Catherine Jessup (1809–25 Feb 1861)
  1. 1. William Legg 1826–1898 m. Amelia Glanvill 1812–1892
    1. 1. William (Charles (Charles)) Legg 1855–1927 m. Maud Tabernacle 1861–1930
      1. 1. Charlotte (Maud) Legg 1889–1960 m. Herbert (Ernest) Pott 1883–1953
        1. 1. Francis (Herbert Sidney (Sidney)) Pott 1919–2003 m. Vivienne (Patricia) Yates 1917–2004
      2. 2. Sidney (Charles) Legg 1894–1915
      3. 3. Winifred (Emily) Legg 1887–1939 m. Francis (Charles (Charles)) Armstrong 1895–1919 m. Eric (Cyril) Powell 1890–1973
        1. 1. William (James Kershaw (Bill)) Powell 1922–2005
        2. 2. Douglas (Stewart (Tuppy)) Armstrong 1912–2011 m. Gladys (Mary) Renton 1914–1978
        3. 3. Winifred (Margaret (Margie)) Powell 1925–2002 m. John (Robert van der) Gracht 1920–1982
        4. 4. John (Francis Ernest) Powell 1924–2006 m. Flora (Jean) Shaw 1929–2003 m. Marjorie (Ellen) Comstock 1925–1990 m. Gladys (Patricia Dorothy (Patricia)) Richards 1928–2011
      4. 4. John (Francis (Frank)) Legg 1886–1939 m. Frances (Marie (Marie)) Truman 1893–
        1. 1. Sidney (C) Legg 1926–
        2. 2. Guy (Philip (Philip)) Legg 1923–2005 m. Jeanette Bunn 1923–
      5. 5. Dorothy ((Dorrie)) Legg 1884–1924 m. Ralph (A) Lindars 1890–1936
    2. 2. Charlotte Legg 1852–1922 m. Arthur (E) Everest 1832–1910
      1. 1. Frances (Charlotte) Everest 1886–1976
      2. 2. Hugh Everest 1889–1952 m. Enid (Theodora) Fisher 1886–1970
      3. 3. Arthur (Francis) Everest 1884–1960
  2. 2. Charles Legg 1833–1901 m. Clara (Ellen) Legg 1851–1895 m. Elizabeth Squibb 1829–1895
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Legg 1824–1910 m. Angus 1822–1899
    1. 1. Douglas Angus 1849–1931 m. Emma Angus 1853–1945
      1. 1. Alice (Amy) Angus 1864–
      2. 2. Maud (Mary A) Angus 1885–
      3. 3. Catherine (Emma) Angus 1882–
      4. 4. Beatrice Angus 1894–
      5. 5. Adelaide (Victoria) Angus 1888–1979
    2. 2. Mary (Ann) Angus 1846–1913 m. Frederick (William) Miller 1831–1909
      1. 1. Amy (Sarah) Miller 1869–
      2. 2. Victor (Robert) Miller 1879–1917
    3. 3. Catherine (Hannah) Angus 1847–1849
  4. 4. Jane Legg 1830– m. Charles (William) Reid 1839–
    1. 1. Jane Reid 1867–
    2. 2. Charles (William) Reid 1868–
    3. 3. Catherine (M) Reid 1869–
    4. 4. Eliza Reid 1870–
    5. 5. William Reid 1874–1938
  5. 5. Catherine (Emma) Legg 1839–1893 m. John (Charles (Charles)) Berry 1836–1897
    1. 1. William (Legg) Berry 1864–1924 m. Annie (Stanbrook) Green 1863–1941
      1. 1. Ernest (Franklin) Berry 1905–1978
      2. 2. Alfred (Sherrell) Berry 1903–1982 m. Lilian (Pope) Appleton 1906–1986
      3. 3. Dorothy (Victoria) Berry 1897–1984 m. Warren (Charles) Dudden 1900–1963
        1. 1. Michael Dudden 1934–1934
        2. 2. David (C) Dudden 1937–1937
      4. 4. Gladys (Mary (Mary)) Berry 1896–1973 m. Charles (Hermon (Hermon)) Prior 1893–1968
        1. 1. Marjorie (Ann Elizabeth) Prior 1927–2008
        2. 2. Cyril (William Arthur) Prior 1926–1997
      5. 5. Hubert (Stanbrook) Berry 1894–1962 m. Elizabeth (Fanny) Carliell 1895–1984
      6. 6. Horace (Legg) Berry 1892–1963 m. Alice (Mary Louise) Money 1887–1982
        1. 1. Barbara (G) Berry 1917–
      7. 7. Charles (William) Berry 1891–1918 m. Emily (Louisa) Snell 1891–1973
        1. 1. Iris (Mary) Berry 1914–1992
      8. 8. Athol (Gordon) Berry 1898–1988 m. Maud McIntyre 1900–1998
    2. 2. Albert Berry 1870–1886
    3. 3. Charles (Benjamin) Berry 1868–1912
    4. 4. Harold (Dossett) Berry 1881–1945 m. Jane Brown 1887–
      1. 1. Charles (Edward) Berry 1908–1991 m. Minnie (Annie F) Wiltshear 1906–1995 m. MARY (ARABELLA) Voss 1910–1976
    5. 5. Frank Berry 1879– m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Chatburn 1879–1897
      1. 1. Jack Berry 1904–1983 m. Florence ((Florrie)) Oliver 1907–1998
      2. 2. Jennie (Matilda) Berry 1900–1993 m. Clarence Wilkinson 1900–1927
    6. 6. Horace Berry 1874–1937 m. Annie Chandler 1871–1911
      1. 1. Violet (Ethel Margaret) Berry 1900–1979 m. Ernest (John) Storey 1905–1969
    7. 7. Jane (Ellen) Berry 1866–1910 m. Joseph (John) May 1868–1916
      1. 1. Daisy (Olive) May 1896–1986 m. John (Squire) Morse 1877–1964
        1. 1. Irene (Barbara) Morse 1936–1998
      2. 2. Sidney (Joseph) May 1895–1957 m. Olive (Ada) Bray 1898–1980
        1. 1. Peter (John Frederick) May 1921–1990 m. Grace (Florence) Wilkins 1922–2005
        2. 2. Betty (Jane Iris) May 1920–2005
      3. 3. Catherine (Iris) May 1894–1969 m. George (Sidney) Gould 1894–1946
        1. 1. Elsie (J) Gould 1926–2016 m. Herbert (James) Court 1923–2004
    8. 8. Thomas Berry 1870–1945 m. Alice (Jane) Chandler 1866–
      1. 1. Walter (John) Stacey 1889–1911
    9. 9. Catherine (Elizabeth (Kate)) Berry 1863–1869
    10. 10. Harry (Gingell) Berry 1872–1923 m. Clara (Ellen) Smith 1860–1926
      1. 1. Harry (Mervyn) Berry 1897–1950 m. Edith (Annie Lydia) Hovard 1902–1961
        1. 1. Leslie (M C) Berry 1922–
        2. 2. Cyril (Lloyd) Berry 1928–1978
        3. 3. Leonard (John) Berry 1930–2012
        4. 4. Lionel (Peter) Berry 1933–1999
        5. 5. Harry (E) Berry 1926–1968
        6. 6. Dennis (G) Berry 1927–1928
      2. 2. Catherine (Ellen) Berry 1895–1971 m. Harry (Lloyd) Pinnock 1886–1931
  6. 6. John Legg 1828–1894 m. Sarah (Ann (Ann)) Horssey 1832–1913
    1. 1. Amy (Beatrice) Legg 1874– m. John (William) Parsons 1862–
      1. 1. John Parsons 1898–
      2. 2. Leslie (Alfred) Parsons 1903–1982
    2. 2. Joseph (William) Legg 1864–1945 m. Emily Pegler 1863–1946
    3. 3. Emily (Louisa) Legg 1871–1872
    4. 4. Sarah (Anne) Legg 1852–1901 m. Percy Porter 1851–1932
      1. 1. Percy (L) Porter 1877–1917
      2. 2. Jane Porter 1878–
      3. 3. Ernest Porter 1880–1956 m. Rose (Augusta) Blackham 1881–
        1. 1. Irene (Rose) Porter 1911–
        2. 2. Ernest (Stanley) Porter 1909–
      4. 4. Annie (Jane Alice) Porter 1875–1951 m. Hugh (Henry) Johnston 1870–
        1. 1. Marial Johnstone 1897–1993 m. Frederick (T) Cross 1872–1958
        2. 2. Hugh (Percy) Johnstone 1894–1952
      5. 5. Ethel (Amy) Porter 1888–1959 m. Sydney (Reginald) Brattle 1889–1969
      6. 6. Percy (Spencer) Porter 1876–1954 m. Minnie (Eliza) Macdonald 1878–1948
        1. 1. Percy (Spencer) Porter 1908–1928
        2. 2. Florence (Lavinia Mary) Porter 1906–1999
        3. 3. Katie (Constance Ginnie) Porter 1905–1988
        4. 4. Minnie (Annie Ellen) Porter 1907–1989
        5. 5. Marjorie (Phyllis) Porter 1920–1984
        6. 6. Ethel Porter 1915–2003
        7. 7. Sidney (George) Porter 1917–1926
        8. 8. Elizabeth (Matilda) Porter 1913–1958 m. Leonard (William) Thompson 1908–2002
      7. 7. Sidney (Hugh) Porter 1891–1966
    5. 5. Alice (Victoria) Legg 1856–1936 m. Joshua Collier 1855–1899
      1. 1. Esther (Emily) Collier 1891–1894
      2. 2. Amy (May) Collier 1894–1983
      3. 3. Joseph (Joshua) Collier 1899–1987
      4. 4. Beatrice (Annie) Collier 1889–1894
      5. 5. William (John) Collier 1882–1951
      6. 6. Percy (Joseph Henry) Collier 1887–1951
      7. 7. Rosina (Jenny) Collier 1884–1968
      8. 8. Alice (M V) Collier 1880–1963
    6. 6. Rosina ((Rosa)) Legg 1862–1945 m. Frederick (Charles (Charles)) Thomas 1861–1911
      1. 1. Nellie Thomas 1886–1924 m. John Fletcher 1879–1966
        1. 1. John (Roland) Fletcher 1919–1963 m. Jeane (Phyllis) Wethered 1918–2013
        2. 2. Sylvie (Mildred) Fletcher 1907–2005 m. Johan ((John)) Forli 1903–1985
      2. 2. Alfred (John) Thomas 1894–1983 m. Mildred ((Millie)) Buchan 1892–1983
        1. 1. Alfred (John (Jack)) Thomas 1914–2003 m. Evelyn (Elsie) McNichol 1911–1991
        2. 2. Beatrice (Mildred) Thomas 1915–1992 m. Arthur Redman 1915–1984
        3. 3. Ernest (Joseph) Thomas 1920–2015 m. Dorothy (Rose Ann) Lucius 1922–2001
      3. 3. Fredrick (Charles) Thomas 1888–1945 m. Irene (Grace) Markle 1889–1985
        1. 1. Frederick (Charles (Charles)) Thomas 1910–1979 m. Ruby Lannigan 1911–2001 m. Mabel Hayward 1906–1983
    7. 7. Jane Legg 1854– m. Alfred Bishop 1855–1897
      1. 1. Fanny Bishop 1884–
    8. 8. Kate Legg 1859–1897 m. Frederick ((Fred)) Teague 1859–1956
      1. 1. Lilly Teague 1885–
      2. 2. Alice Teague 1880–
      3. 3. Catherine (Rosina (Kate)) Teague 1878–1962 m. John (George) Amatt 1878–1963
        1. 1. Victor (John Thomas) Amatt 1903–1989 m. Emily (Louise) Rapley 1900–1981
        2. 2. Stanley (George) Amatt 1910–1980

William Legg's Timeline

8 Records

1803
19 Jan 1803
Birth of William Legg in Burford, Oxfordshire, England
Burford, Oxfordshire, England
1803
19 Jan 1803
William Legg was baptized in Burford, Oxfordshire, England
Burford, Oxfordshire, England
1832
Summer 1832
Age 29
William Legg resided here in Surrey, England
Surrey, England
1841
1841
Age 38
William Legg resided here in St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England
St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England
1851
1851
Age 48
William Legg resided here in Bermondsey, Surrey, England
Bermondsey, Surrey, England
1861
1861
Age 58
William Legg resided here in Bermondsey, Surrey, England
Bermondsey, Surrey, England
1881
15 Jan 1881
Age 78
Death of William Legg in St Olave Southwark, Surrey, London, England
St Olave Southwark, Surrey, London, England
1881
22 Jan 1881
Age 78
Burial of William Legg in St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Surrey, England
St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Surrey, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Burford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Surrey, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1987
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 326; Folio: 93; Page: 38; GSU roll: 542615
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1562; Folio: 339; Page: 51; GSU roll: 174795
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [5] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1048; Book: 6; Civil Parish: St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey; County: Surrey; Enumeration District: 16; Folio: 35; Page: 15; Line: 24; GSU roll: 474649
    [6] Gloucestershire, England, Prison Records, 1728-1914, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; Reference: QGc9/1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Burford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, Oxfordshire Family History Society; Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference Number: BOD48_c_2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Summer 1832
    Event Place: Surrey, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892, Class: HO 27; Piece: 44; Page: 284

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1048; Book: 6; Civil Parish: St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey; County: Surrey; Enumeration District: 16; Folio: 35; Page: 15; Line: 24; GSU roll: 474649

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1562; Folio: 339; Page: 51; GSU roll: 174795

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bermondsey, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 326; Folio: 93; Page: 38; GSU roll: 542615

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1881
    Event Place: St Olave Southwark, Surrey, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] Surrey, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1987
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [4] UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1881
    Event Place: St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Surrey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Surrey, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1987
    [2] UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes
Find more search results for William Legg

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE