Born in Middle Herrington, south-west of Sunderland
Baptised 1736 (Mar 28) Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Living in Sherburn, Durham at the time of his marriage
Later lived in Shincliffe, south-east of Durham city
Worked as a carpenter and wheelwright
Buried 1805 (Sep 26) St Oswald, Durham city
Parents
Married 1728 (Nov 19) Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Probably lived in Middle Herrington, Durham
Mother buried 1763 (Feb 27) Houghton-le-Spring?
Spouse
Baptised 1740 (Jun 15) Houghton-le-Spring, Durham?
(father possibly John Legg, mother unknown)
Her surname appears as Laing in some records
Siblings
Elizabeth baptised 1729 (Nov 2) Houghton-le-Spring
William baptised 1733/4 (Feb 3) Houghton-le-Spring
Children
Jane baptised 1769 (Sep 10) St Oswald, Durham
Robert baptised 1771 (Jun 2) St Oswald, Durham
- buried 1772 (Jul 31) St Oswald, Durham
Thomas baptised 1772 (Aug 2) St Oswald, Durham
- living in Shincliffe at his father's death in 1805
Not Known
Any further details of his parents and of his wife