James Legg
M, #4280, b. 7 August 1799, d. 1883
James Legg was born on 7 August 1799 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Legg and Elizabeth Stuart. James Legg was baptized on 11 August 1799 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was a crofter and farmer. He married Margaret Goodbrand at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 April 1821.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, 40; Margrete Legg, 40; Margrete Legg, 10; Elisabeth Legg, 8; John Legg, 5; Jessie Legg, 2.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 6 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, head; Margret Legg, wife; Janet Legg, daughter; George Legg, son.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 76 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, head; Margret Legg, wife; Jessie Legg, daughter; George Legg, son; James Legg, grandson.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 107 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, head; Margaret Legg, wife; Christina Cooper, great grand daughter.6
James died in 1883 at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, 40; Margrete Legg, 40; Margrete Legg, 10; Elisabeth Legg, 8; John Legg, 5; Jessie Legg, 2.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 6 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, head; Margret Legg, wife; Janet Legg, daughter; George Legg, son.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 76 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, head; Margret Legg, wife; Jessie Legg, daughter; George Legg, son; James Legg, grandson.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 107 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Legg, head; Margaret Legg, wife; Christina Cooper, great grand daughter.6
James died in 1883 at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.7
Children of James Legg and Margaret Goodbrand
- James Legg b. 7 Jul 1821
- Elizabeth Legg b. 1 Aug 1822
- John Legg b. 15 Jul 1826
- Margaret Legg+ b. 3 Mar 1829, d. 7 Apr 1904
- Jean Legg b. 22 May 1831
- Elizabeth Legg b. 14 Sep 1833
- John Legg b. 2 Apr 1836
- Janet Legg b. 20 Feb 1839
- George Legg b. 26 Jun 1841
Citations
- [S7873] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "James Legg, male. Birth: 7 AUG 1799. Christening: 11 AUG 1799 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Legg. Mother: Elizabeth Stuart."
- [S3382] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, “James Legg, male. Spouse: Margaret Goodburn (sic). Marriage: 14 APR 1821 Cullen, Banff, Scotland”.
- [S8662] 1841, Scottish Census, "James Legg, male, age 40, born in county, crofter, resident in Portknockie."
- [S8571] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Legg, head, married, male, age 54, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, farmer, resident at 6 Portknockie."
- [S8664] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Legg, head, married, male, age 62, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), crofter farming 3.5 acres, resident at 76 Portknockie."
- [S8665] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Legg, head, married, male, age 84, born in Portknockie, Banff, agricultural labourer (was), resident at 107 Portknockie."
- [S8666] James Legg, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Legg. Forename: James. Age at death: 81. Mother's Maiden Name Stewart. Year: 1883. Ref: 167/ 7. Registration District Name: Seafield.