John Wheeler Leggett

     John was born on Monday, 23 May 1864 at Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. John married Grace Estelle Frue on 28 December 1892 in Detroit.¹ 1 June 1900, John and his wife, Grace, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 27 Bagg Street. Enumerated in this household were John Wheeler Leggett [ 35 Michigan - Juluy 1864], Grace [33 Michigan - August 1866], Willimina [8 Michigan - July 1892], servants: Elizabeth Pearson 44 Canada - August 1855] & Elizabeth Smith [25 England - May 1875]. They have been married 12 years with one child, living. He is a real estate agent . They own their home free and clear.² In 1906, the family moved to Europe with their principal residence being in Munich Germany. With tensions building and war eminent, the family moved to Switzerland in 1915 and remained there during the war years. In 1920, the family moved to France. 20 April 1910, John was was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Detroit at 2895 East Grand Boulevard. Enumerated in this household were William H. Leggett [69 New York][widow], children: John W. [45 Michigan][married], Fred C. [29 Michigan], Lucile V. [25 Michigan], & brother-in-law, Robert C. Beardslee [74 Michigan]. William was a real estate agent, John W. has own income, & Fred a clerk. John had been married 18 years. [John was home from Europe for his mother's funeral]³ John departed this life in 1939.