Margaret Smith

F, #2302, b. circa 1828
     Margaret Smith was born circa 1828 at Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. She married John Legg at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 September 1848.1 As of 30 September 1848, her married name was Margaret Legg.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Legg, head; Margaret Legg, wife; Margaret Ann Legg, daughter.2

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 106 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Legg, head; Margret Legg, wife; Margret Ann Legg, daughter; Jean Legg, daughter; John Smith Legg, son; Helen Andrena (sic) Legg, daughter; David Smith Legg, son.3

She was listed as head of household's mother-in-law in the 1891 census at 159 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; John Pirie, son; George Pirie, son; Alexr Pirie, son; Jessie Pirie, daughter; Wm Pirie, son; Margaret Legg, mother-in-law; Jane Donaldson, servant.4

Children of Margaret Smith and John Legg

Citations

  1. [S1660] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Legg, male. Spouse: Margaret Smith. Marriage: 30 SEP 1848, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
  2. [S1669] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margaret Legg, wife, married, female, age 23, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident in Portessie."
  3. [S1668] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margret Legg, wife, married, female, age 34, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at 106 Portessie."
  4. [S1870] 1891, Scottish Census, "Margaret Legg, mother-in-law, married, female, age 64, born in Rathven, Portknockie, Bshire, shoemaker's wife, resident at 159 Portknockie."