Francis William Leggett1,2

M, b. 29 July 1833, d. 11 February 1907
FatherWilliam Haight Leggett b. 15 Apr 1789, d. 23 Dec 1863
MotherMargaret Peck Wright b. 16 Jan 1794, d. 16 Apr 1878
Francis William Leggett
     Francis William was born on Monday, 29 July 1833 in Morrissania, Westchester County, New York, at the family home at Rose Bank. He was often referred to as Frank. 18 June 1860, Francis was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in the City, County & State of New York. Enumerated in this household were Francis W. Leggett [26 New York - merchant].3 Francis married Laura Lacey Acker on 24 March 1864 in Michigan. 3 June 1880, Francis and Laura was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at West 10th Street in the City, County & State of New York. Enumerated in this household were Martha E. van Wych [58 New York], Martha van Wych [22 New York], borders: Francis W. Leggett [45 New York], his wife: Laura L. [36 Michitan], Laura L. Leggett [15 New York] and others.4 Frank's wife, Laura, died on 20 March 1899 in the City, County & State of New York, leaving him a widower. Francis departed this life on Monday, 11 February 1907 at 51 East 126th Street in the City, County & State of New York.5 He was buried at Bronx, Westchester County, New York, in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Family

Laura Lacey Acker b. 1 May 1843, d. 20 Mar 1899

Citations

  1. [S91] Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution, Old Bible and Other Genealogical Records, Volume 3: page 39
    Volume 5: page 102.
  2. [S106] Howland Delano Perrine, The Wright Family of Oysterbay, L.I. with the ancestry of and descent from Peter Wright and Nicholas Wright, 1423-1923, page 170 - Francis William, b. July 29, 1833; d. Feby. 11, 1907; m. Laura Lacey Acker, of Kalamazoo, Mich., Mch. 24,1864; b. May I, 1843; d. Mch. 20, 1899. Issue: Laura Lacey, b. Jany. 1, 1865, s. p.; Lacey Wright, b. Feby. 16, 1875, d. Aug 5, 1875.
  3. [S675] 1860 United States Federal Census: City, County & State of New York - note: listed near his father on the census - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  4. [S677] 1880 United States Federal Census: City, County & State of New York - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
  5. [S349] Roeser, & Storck Ferriss, Petition & Order To Show Cause In The Matter Of The Application For The Appointment Of A Trustee To Execute The Power Of Sale Remaining Unexecuted Conferred By The Last Will & Testament Of Thomas Leggett, Deceased, FOURTH: A son, FRANCIS W. LEGGETT, who died February 11th, 1907, unmarried, testate but without having exercised the said power of appointment and was survived by his daughter, Laura L. Leggett, who resides at Number 51 East 126th Street, in the Borough of Manhattan, City and County of New York.