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Title: Legier
Post by: MarthaR on Monday 23 November 09 16:58 GMT (UK)

I have information that my great grandfather George Legier was born in Ireland - possibly Limerick.  He was born around 1814 and may have had a brother Adam.  George married Nancy Shroud (not sure of the spelling).  George ended up in the Altona, New York area where all his children were born - Anna, Soloman, Catherine, etc.  Any info on the Legier / Shroud families would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Legier
Post by: Vabre on Monday 23 November 09 20:10 GMT (UK)

Martha,

There were just three Legier's in all of Ireland as shown in Griffith's Valuation for Limerick in 1851. Details are as follows....

Catherine Legier, Civil Parish of Kilcolman, Townland of Drominaclara.

Eliza Legier, Civil Parish of Iveruss, Townland of Beagh.

William Legier, Civil Parish of Iveruss, Townland of Beagh.

Hope this helps.

John...Sydney

Title: Re: Legier
Post by: ronsaghey on Thursday 17 December 09 05:40 GMT (UK)

Hi:

Try searching for Legear.

Title: Re: Legier
Post by: MarthaR on Friday 04 February 11 14:24 GMT (UK)

Believe George's wife was Nancy Shrowd - know she had a sister Bridget.  Can't find any records of Shrowd's from Limerick so not sure where she is from.
Also believe George had brother's Adam, John and possibly Jacob.  One of Jacob's sons ended up in Vermont.  George and John were in Clinton County NY.  Adam was originally in Altona, NY but appears that he moved to Minnesota.  Hope someone knows more info about these folks!!

Title: Re: Legier
Post by: elainehayes on Friday 07 December 12 00:38 GMT (UK)

There are a few Legear family's in limerick I am sure you will find something if you look up death's in St Brigids parish Limerick.

best of luck

 M L