Robert Legh, Esq., of Adlington

Robert Legh, esq. of Adlington, wedded, first, Isabella, daughter of John Savage, of Clifton, by whom he had no issue; and, secondly, Isabella, daughter of Sir William Stanley, knt. of Hooton; by whom he had,

• i. Robert, his heir. Robert Leigh, married Ellin, daughter of Sir Robert Booth of Dunham, he died 8 January, 2 Henry VI,[2] which was 1424;
• I. Margaret, m. first, to Thomas Mere, of Mere; and, secondly, to Robert Reddish, of Catteral.
• II. Margery, m. to William Davenport, esq. of Bramall.
• ill. Isabel, m. first, to Laurence Warren, esq. of Poynton ; and, secondly, to Sir George Holford, of Holford.
• iv. Matilda, in. to John Mainwaring, esq. of Peover.
• v. Agnes, m. to Sir Andrew Brerelou, of Brereton.
• VI. Ellen, was married to John Pigot of Chetwynd, Shropshire,[3] (— wife of — Picott of Chetwind[2]); to Pigott, esq. of Chetwynd, Salop.

Robert Legh was I. at his decease (inq. p. m. 18 Edward IV.) by his son, Robert Legh, esq. of Adlington

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When Robert de Legh V, Esq of Adlington was born on 24 March 1409, in Adlington, Cheshire, England. He married Isabel Legh of Hooton de Stanley in 1424, in Cheshire, England. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 7 daughters. He died on 21 January 1479, in his hometown, at the age of 69, and was buried in Prestbury, Cheshire, England.

Family

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• i. Robert Legh of Adlington (b 1386) m. Maud
  • a. Robert Legh of Adlington (b 1409, d 1478) m1. (sp) Isabella Savage (dau of Sir John Savage of Clifton) m2. Isabella Stanley (dau of Sir William Stanley of Hooton)
    • (1) Robert Legh of Adlington m. Ellen Booth (dau of Sir Robert Booth of Dunham Massey)
    • (2) Maud Legh m. (John) Mainwaring of Over Peover (d 08.07.1495)
    • (3) Agnes Legh m. Sir Andrew Brereton of Brereton
    • (4) (Ellen?) Legh m. (Thomas?) Picott of Chetwind
    • (5) Margaret Legh m. Thomas Mere of Mere
    • (6) Isabel Legh m1. Sir Lawrence Warren of Pointon (d 1474) m2. Sir George Holford
    • (7) Margery (probably not Margaret) Legh m. William Damport of Bromhall

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References

1. "Cheshire families: Legh of Adlington, (1881, November 19). Notes and Queries, pp. 186-187. Stockport. < GoogleBooks >

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Not the son of Robert Legh, Esq., of Adlington

6th December, 1483, John Legh, a younger brother of Robert, a priest in orders, and then rector of Rostherne, and Douce or Dulcia, his sister, granted to the said Robert all their right and title to the manor and church of Prestbury.
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Robert Legh
BIRTH 1410
Adlington, Cheshire East Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England
DEATH 21 Jan 1479 (aged 68–69)
BURIAL
St Peter Churchyard
Prestbury, Cheshire East Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England
MEMORIAL ID 117145142

Family Members
Spouse
Isabella Stanley Legh

Children
Robert Legh
1428–1486