James Leggett1
M, b. circa 1725, d. before 21 October 1800
| Father | Gabriel Leggett b. c 1698, d. b 2 May 1786 |
| Mother | Bridget Williams b. 1700, d. b 9 Jul 1765 |
James was born circa 1725 in West Farms, Westchester County, New York. James made his will on 21 April 1800 at the City, County & State of New York.
I, James Leggett, late of Westchester County, New York, Farmer, but now of New York City; to my daughter, Martha now known by the name of Martha Worden, my black mare or L20 in cash as she shall choose, my large Bible, one three acre lot in Sherney, bought of John Murphy in Luzern County Pennsylvania; to my grandsons, Henry Leggett, son of Gabriel Leggett and to John Leggett, son of Thomas Leggett, one hundred acres of woodland to each of them, said land being a part of a lot containing eight hundred acres in Capouse in Pennsylvania; all the rest of my estate real and personal I give to my daughters, Nancy, Martha and Elizabeth, to be equally divided between them; I appoint my three daughters above mentioned, executors. Dated April 21, 1800. Witnesses John Drake, innkeeper, Elijah Drake, Samuel Lewis. [New York Wills: page 313]
James departed this life before 21 October 1800 in the City, County & State of New York. His will was probated on 21 October 1800.
I, James Leggett, late of Westchester County, New York, Farmer, but now of New York City; to my daughter, Martha now known by the name of Martha Worden, my black mare or L20 in cash as she shall choose, my large Bible, one three acre lot in Sherney, bought of John Murphy in Luzern County Pennsylvania; to my grandsons, Henry Leggett, son of Gabriel Leggett and to John Leggett, son of Thomas Leggett, one hundred acres of woodland to each of them, said land being a part of a lot containing eight hundred acres in Capouse in Pennsylvania; all the rest of my estate real and personal I give to my daughters, Nancy, Martha and Elizabeth, to be equally divided between them; I appoint my three daughters above mentioned, executors. Dated April 21, 1800. Witnesses John Drake, innkeeper, Elijah Drake, Samuel Lewis. [New York Wills: page 313]
James departed this life before 21 October 1800 in the City, County & State of New York. His will was probated on 21 October 1800.
Citations
- [S30] New York Historical Society, Collections of the New York Historical Society Abstract of Wills, Volume XV 1796-1800, The New York Historical Society, 1906.