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William Legg 1860 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 JAN 1860

Birth Location: , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland

Death Date: 5 APR 1937

Death Location: 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland

Father: James Legg

Mother: Janet Skinner

Spouse(s): Jessie Allan

Children(s): James Legg, Joseph Legg, Alexander Legg, William Legg, Elsabeth Legg, George Legg, Francis Legg

The story of William Legg began in 1860 in , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. In 1861, William Legg was recorded in the census in , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scot. In 1871, William Legg was recorded in the census in Croft, Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. William Legg married Jessie Allan, and had children including James Allan Legg, Joseph Legg, Alexander W Legg, William Legg, Elsabeth A Legg, George Legg, Francis Legg. William Legg passed away in 1937 in 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of William Legg began in 1860 in , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.
  • In 1861, William Legg was recorded in the census in , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scot.
  • In 1871, William Legg was recorded in the census in Croft, Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.
  • William Legg married Jessie Allan, and had children including James Allan Legg, Joseph Legg, Alexander W Legg, William Legg, Elsabeth A Legg, George Legg, Francis Legg.
  • William Legg passed away in 1937 in 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Legg's Ancestors

Self
William Legg
1860 – 1937
Birth Place: , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Parents
James Legg
1821 – 1901
, , Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Janet 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
Jane Munroe
1797 – 1873
, Paithnick, , Grange, Banffshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Legg
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
Isobel Addison
1760 – 1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Stuart
1755 –
Elspet Cruickshank
George Goodbrand
Isabel Ritchie
William Whyntie
1720 –
Helen Morrison
George Skinner
Agnes Robertson
John Wilson
Isabel Nicol
1720 –
Alexander Addison
Isobel Donald

William Legg's Descendants

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William Legg (11 JAN 1860 – 5 APR 1937) m. Jessie Allan (7 JAN 1861 – 7 APR 1949)
  1. 1. James (Allan) Legg (2 AUG 1886 – 17 MAR 1942) m. Ethel (Bertha) Buckmaster (CAL 1900 – )
  2. 2. Joseph Legg (CAL 1888 – )
  3. 3. Alexander (W) Legg (CAL 1890 – )
  4. 4. William Legg (CAL 1892 – )
  5. 5. Elsabeth (A) Legg (CAL 1895 – )
  6. 6. George Legg (CAL 1898 – )
  7. 7. Francis Legg (CAL 1900 – ) m. Helen Sutherland (CAL 1894 – )

William Legg's Timeline

13 Records

1860
11 JAN 1860
Birth of William Legg in , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1861
7 APR 1861
Age 1
William Legg appeared in census in , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
, Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1871
2 APR 1871
Age 11
William Legg appeared in census in Croft, Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Croft, Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 21
William Legg was employed
None
1881
3 APR 1881
Age 21
William Legg appeared in census in , Slap, Turriff, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
, Slap, Turriff, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 31
William Legg was employed
None
1891
5 APR 1891
Age 31
William Legg appeared in census in 9, Moss Street, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
9, Moss Street, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 41
William Legg was employed
None
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 41
William Legg appeared in census in 27, Braco Street, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
27, Braco Street, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
1929
BEF 31 MAY 1929
Age 69
William Legg resided here in 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
1929
9 JUN 1929
Age 69
William Legg immigrated in , , , , Quebec, Canada
, , , , Quebec, Canada
1937
5 APR 1937
Age 77
Death of William Legg in 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
1937
AFT 5 APR 1937
Age 77
Burial of William Legg in Broomhill Cemetery, Banff Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
Broomhill Cemetery, Banff Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 JAN 1860
    Event Place: , , , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland census, Hillhead, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: James Legg
    [2] 1871 Scotland census, Croft, District of Bauds, Banffshire, head of household: James Legg
    [3] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 7 APR 1861
    Event Place: , Hillhead, Portknockie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland census, Hillhead, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: James Legg

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1871
    Event Place: Croft, Bauds, , Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland census, Croft, District of Bauds, Banffshire, head of household: James Legg

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 3 APR 1881
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland census, Slap, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, head of household: John Ledingham

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 3 APR 1881
    Event Place: , Slap, Turriff, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland census, Slap, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, head of household: John Ledingham

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland census, 9 Moss Street, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: William Legg

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 5 APR 1891
    Event Place: 9, Moss Street, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland census, 9 Moss Street, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: William Legg

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland census, 27 Braco Street, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: William Legg

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: 27, Braco Street, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland census, 27 Braco Street, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, head of household: William Legg

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland"

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: BEF 31 MAY 1929
    Event Place: 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Passenger List: Letitia, Anchor-Donaldson, Glasgow - Quebec & Montreal, 31 May 1929

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 9 JUN 1929
    Event Place: , , , , Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Passenger List: S S Letitia, 9 June 1929

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland"

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 APR 1937
    Event Place: 7, Station Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland"

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: AFT 5 APR 1937
    Event Place: Broomhill Cemetery, Banff Road, , Keith, Banffshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland"

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: Moray Council website "Local Heritage Services in Moray - Scotland

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