John Leggett 1820 - 1895 Huntingfield

[ChrissieL]

John Leggett (1820 – 1895) was my 2 x great grandfather.  He was born in Huntingfield, Suffolk and died in County Durham.  He married Harriet Syrett on 25 April 1850 and they had 5 children
Samuel, Eliza, John, Anna Maria and Louisa (my great grandmother).  I have the family on all the census returns from 1851 onwards.

In 1867 there is a conviction notice (on Ancestry) for a John Leggett from Huntingfield for 2 weeks hard labour for deserting his family.  I’m sure this is my John Leggett as the details fit his age and number of children.

He is with his wife and children on the 1871 census.  On the conviction notice it says he was previously a soldier with the 97th Foot Regiment for 9 years.  I am wondering if this is the reason I cannot find him in the 1841 census.  Would soldiers have to register in the 1841 census?

Chrissie

[Milliepede]

What occupation is shown for him when he marries and on the 1851 census?

[Milliepede]

Have you ruled out the John Leggett age 21 born Suffolk on the 1841 census 

The occupation might be helpful if anyone can read it?

[rosie17]

Have you ruled out the John Leggett age 21 born Suffolk on the 1841 census 

The occupation might be helpful if anyone can read it?

Is it the one in Gislingham Suffolk if so occupation Blacksmith

Rosie

[rosie99]

What occupation is shown for him when he marries and on the 1851 census?

Labourer.

[rosie17]

Have you ruled out the John Leggett age 21 born Suffolk on the 1841 census 

The occupation might be helpful if anyone can read it?

Is it the one in Gislingham Suffolk if so occupation Blacksmith

Rosie

Don't think it's this one he can be found in other census records same occupation and his wife is Hannah but a different family

[rosie17]

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[ChrissieL]

Thank you for the replies.  He always gives his occupation as Labourer or Ag Lab. Unfortunately John Leggett is a fairly common name in Suffolk so I'm struggling a bit to pin him down.

[rosie99]

I believe that soldiers were listed if they were in UK barracks.  FindMyPast have some overseas but he is not on that list.