Known History

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