George James Frederick Leggatt (1888 - 1968)

Born 5 Apr 1888 in Richmond, Colony of New South Wales

Ancestors

Husband of Clara May (Holm) Leggatt — married 26 Jan 1920 in Miandetta, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 9 Jul 1968 at age 80 in Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

George Leggatt was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

George James Frederick Leggatt was born on April 5, 1888 in Richmond, Colony of New South Wales, son of George Leggatt (1861–1946) and Henrietta Norris (1868–1899).^{[1] [2]}

George (31) married Clara May Holm (26) (born on May 22, 1893 in Lake Cargelligo, Colony of New South Wales) on January 26, 1920 in Miandetta, New South Wales.^[3]

Their children were:

• Reginald George Leggatt (1920–1942)
• Ian Malcolm Leggatt (1922–1999)
• Alan Thomas Leggatt (1923–1985)
• Roger Gordon Leggatt (1929–1957)

George served in World War I (service number 2358).^[4] First World War Embarkation Roll - George James Frederick Leggatt Service number: 2358 Rank: Private Roll title: 7 LHR [Light Horse Regiment] - 14 to 20 Reinforcements (March-July 1916) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 18 April 1916 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Palermo Ship number: A56

George died on July 9, 1968 in Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia, aged 80.

Sources

1. ↑ New South Wales Birth Registration 24789/1888
2. ↑ Birth: "Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922"
   The New South Wales Pioneers Index: Pioneers Series 1788-1888; Registration Number: 24789
   Ancestry au Record 1778 #2297700 (accessed 15 December 2023)
   George J F Leggatt born in 1888, child of George Leggatt & Henrietta Leggatt, in New South Wales.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950"
   Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950; Lehi, UT; Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950; Registration Number: 3296
   Ancestry au Record 1780 #2667815 (accessed 15 December 2023)
   George J F Leggatt marriage to Clara M Holmes in 1920 in Nyngan, New South Wales.
4. ↑ Military: "Australia, World War I Service Records, 1914-1920"
   National Archives of Australia; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; B2455, First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossiers, 1914-1920
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 60864 #338096 (accessed 15 December 2023)
   Name: George James Frederick Leggatt; Age: 27; Birth Year: abt 1887; Birth Place: North Richmond, New South Wales; Dossier Year Range: 1914-1920; Enlistment Place: Dubbo, New South Wales; Service Number: 2358; Father: George Leggatt; Next of Kin: George LEGGATT.

See also:

• https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?0