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William E. Leggett 1867–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1867

Birth Location: Indiana, United States

Death Date: 29 Jul 1947

Death Location: Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Joseph Leggett

Mother: Elizabeth Short

Spouse(s): Cora Elkins

Children(s): Maxwell Leggett, Mabel Brenizer, Alvin Leggett, Joseph Leggett, Franklin Leggett, May Leggett, Walter Leggett, Ida Leggett, Evelyne Leggett, Clifford Leggett, Ruben Leggett, Etta Leggett

In 1867, William E. Leggett entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to Joseph Emra Leggett And Elizabeth Short. In 1870, William E. Leggett resided in West, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA. In 1880, William E. Leggett resided in West, Marshall, Indiana, USA. William E. Leggett married Cora Dell Elkins, and had children including Alvin Monroe Leggett, Clifford H Leggett, Etta Lucille Leggett, Evelyne Leggett, Franklin Marion Leggett, Ida Leggett, Joseph E Leggett, Mabel Ellen Leggett Brenizer, Maxwell Russell Leggett, May Leggett, Ruben Leggett, Walter Leggett. William E. Leggett passed away in 1947 in Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, William E. Leggett entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to Joseph Emra Leggett And Elizabeth Short.
  • In 1870, William E. Leggett resided in West, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, William E. Leggett resided in West, Marshall, Indiana, USA.
  • William E. Leggett married Cora Dell Elkins, and had children including Alvin Monroe Leggett, Clifford H Leggett, Etta Lucille Leggett, Evelyne Leggett, Franklin Marion Leggett, Ida Leggett, Joseph E Leggett, Mabel Ellen Leggett Brenizer, Maxwell Russell Leggett, May Leggett, Ruben Leggett, Walter Leggett.
  • William E. Leggett passed away in 1947 in Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Leggett's Ancestors

Self
William Leggett
1867–1947
Birth Place: Indiana, United States
Parents
Joseph Emra Leggett
1843–1868
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Short
1831–1910
Little York, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Leggett's Descendants

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William (E.) Leggett (1867–29 Jul 1947) m. Cora (Dell) Elkins (abt 1876/1882–30 Nov 1936)
  1. 1. Maxwell (Russell) Leggett 1918–1989 m. Mary (Theresa) Sabato 1914–2000
    1. 1. David (Louis) Leggett 1938–2001
    2. 2. Michael Leggett 1939–2023
  2. 2. Mabel (Ellen Leggett,) Brenizer 1910–1981
  3. 3. Alvin (Monroe) Leggett 1897–1967
  4. 4. Joseph (E) Leggett 1903–
  5. 5. Franklin (Marion) Leggett 1908–1979
  6. 6. May Leggett 1903–
  7. 7. Walter Leggett 1906–1959
  8. 8. Ida Leggett 1900–
  9. 9. Evelyne Leggett 1912–1999
  10. 10. Clifford (H) Leggett 1916–1997
  11. 11. Ruben Leggett 1902–1980
  12. 12. Etta (Lucille) Leggett 1920–2001

William Leggett's Timeline

10 Records

1867
1867
Birth of William E. Leggett in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 3
William E. Leggett resided here in West, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
West, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
William E. Leggett resided here in West, Marshall, Indiana, USA
West, Marshall, Indiana, USA
1896
26 Oct 1896
Age 29
William E. Leggett was married in Fulton
Fulton
1910
1910
Age 43
William E. Leggett resided here in Davis, Starke, Indiana, USA
Davis, Starke, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
William E. Leggett resided here in Luck, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
Luck, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
William E. Leggett resided here in Centuria, Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
Centuria, Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 68
William E. Leggett resided here in Rural, Polk, Wisconsin
Rural, Polk, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 73
William E. Leggett resided here in St Croix Falls Twp, Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
St Croix Falls Twp, Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
1947
29 Jul 1947
Age 80
Death of William E. Leggett in Polk, Wisconsin, USA
Polk, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04512; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 48-9
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: 297; Page: 183D; Enumeration District: 107
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M593_342; Page: 261A
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Davis, Starke, Indiana; Roll: T624_379; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1374392
    [8] Arizona, U.S., Death Records, 1887-1968, Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix, AZ; Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Fulton

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West, Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: M593_342; Page: 261A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West, Marshall, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West, Marshall, Indiana; Roll: 297; Page: 183D; Enumeration District: 107
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Davis, Starke, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Davis, Starke, Indiana; Roll: T624_379; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0200; FHL microfilm: 1374392

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Luck, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Centuria, Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Polk, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04512; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 48-9

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: St Croix Falls Twp, Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Centuria, Polk, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04512; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 48-9

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1947
    Event Place: Polk, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, Wisconsin Department of Health Services; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Death Records, 1933-1958

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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