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Note: Fifth Generation 95. Mary5 Embree (Sarah4 Rowland, Martha3 Seaman, Benjamin2, Captain John1) was born in Hempstead, Queens County, Long Island, New York 14 March 1723.(117) Mary died --- in New York, at age unknown.
She married Thomas Leggett 4 March 1743 in West Farms, Westchester County, New York. Thomas was born 3 June 1721 in West Farms, Westchester County, New York. Thomas(118) was the son of Gabriel Leggett and Bridget. Thomas died after 25 June 1781 in New York, at age 60. He was mentioned in his father's will of this date. Soon after the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, Washington and his troops were forced to retreat out of New York City and took up their encampment at White Plains. The English troops took up their encampment within the city and on Long Island. Most of Westchester Co. laid between the two encampments and became a no-man's land, the farms being raided by Indians, Tories, English troops, and just plain outlaws. West Farms, of course, was in the middle of this area. One night in 1776, English troops under the command of Col. DeLancy surrounded the Leggett mansion and took possession of the farm and property. The family was driven out. They fled to Stillwater, Saratoga County where they lived on a farm that may have been purchased sometime before the Revolution. Unfortunately this site, the dwelling and outbuildings were to be within the Hessian Redoubt at the Battle of Saratoga. At the approach of General Burgoyne, the family attempted to escape danger by crossing the river to Easton, Washington County. Thomas and two of his brothers, however were taken captive. Thomas was taken to General Burgoyne's camp near Schuylerville and his two brothers were taken further to Fort Edward near Lake George. Here he fell in with a neighbor Concklin, who, after a fortnights detention, forged a pass for both. By this means the sentinels were deceived. Our heros swam the North River, [it was the early part of October] and ran all that night. The next day, they concealed themselves in the woods, and the following night kept on their way, avoiding all habitations of note. Not knowing the state of parties in the country, they skulked from one place to another until they reached Dutchess County where Concklin was known. Here they rested themselves and obtained food. Concerned about his family, Thomas continued on to the south. Upon reaching the safety of the American lines at White Plains, he hurried on to West Farms only to find his father's home burned to the ground, large noble trees cut down for firewood, and cattle & horses driven away. Thomas escaped from General Burgoyne in October of 1777. After finding his home in rubble, he joined a Continental unit in the area. After the war, he moved into the city and began his business career. There is no information as to where Thomas Sr. spent the war or the reminder of his life. He may also have gone to North Castle or he may have journeyed further north and lived with his family in Saratoga Co. It is known that Thomas Sr.'s family was the first of the Leggetts to convert to the Society of Friends and that they were the founders of that religion in Stillwater. Some records say Charles was a son. Charles had children: Isaac, Benjamin & Samuel.
Mary Embree and Thomas Leggett had the following children:
121 i. Gabriel6 Leggett was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 1 September 1743. Gabriel died 23 March 1838 in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, at age 94. He married twice. He married Bridget Allen 7 February 1779 in Saratoga County, New York.(119) Bridget was born 20 August 1742 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.(120) Bridget died February 1813 in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, at age 70. Her body was interred at cemetery unknown in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York. He married Rachael Lawrence 11 December 1816 in Saratoga County, New York.(121) Rachael was born --- in ---. Rachael died --- in ---, at age unknown. In acout 1776, Gabriel settled on a farm near Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York with his father. He is listed on the tax rolls there is 1779 as well as his brother Isaac. He & his brother Isaac were the founders of the Society of Friend there. There is no record that Gabriel had a family but suspect he did.
122 ii. Samuel Leggett(122) was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 10 February 1745. Samuel died 17 January 1773 in ---, at age 27.
123 iii. Martha Leggett(123) was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 10 October 1746. Martha died 16 June 1834 in Westchester County, New York, at age 87. She is buried in Chapaqua Friends' Burying-ground. She married James Pearce 1767 in ---.
James was born 1737 in ---.(124) (Additional notes for James Pearce(125)) James died 15 March 1831 in Westchester County, New York, at age 93. He is buried in the Chappaqua Friends' Burying-ground There is no record of any children of this family.
124 iv. Joseph Leggett(126) was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 17 October 1748. Joseph died 25 September 1803 in New York City, New York County, New York, at age 54. Death Notice: New York Gazette, supplement, Thurdsay, 10 November 1803, amont the list of deaths of "malignant fever" in the epidemic of 1803 was Joseph Leggett. He was buried in the Houston Street Friend's Cemetery. He married Miriam Haight 15 September 1774 in New York.
Miriam was born 7 April 1750 in Phillipse Manor, Westchester County, New York.(127) Miriam(128) was the daughter of Samuel Haight and Rebecca Fowler. Miriam died 5 October 1833 in New York City, New York County, New York, at age 83. Joseph & Miriam had children: Joseph, Mary [m. Jesse Frame], Hannah [1 Feb. 1781- ][m. Silvanus Folger Jenkins]. Thomas H. [26 Oct. 1787-29 June 1867][m. Sbid zi. ___ & Frances V. ___]. Reuben [29 Jan. 1790-15 Aug. 1826][m. Mary Marsh], Aaron [4 Nov. 1792-1860][single], and Ester [31 March 1795- ][m. Joseph Corlies]. Joseph lived in New York City. He was in business at 379 Pearl Street. They were members of the Friends Society where the births of most of their children are recorded.
125 v. Isaac Leggett(129) was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 12 September 1752. Isaac died 28 May 1823 in Westchester County, New York, at age 70. He married twice. He married Rebecca Starbuck 2 September 1778 in Saratoga Township, Saratoga County, New Yourk.(130) Rebecca was born 12 July 1761 in ---.(131) She was the daughter of Benjamin & Hepxibah [Bunker] Starbuck, who came from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Easton, Washington County, New York.
Rebecca died 24 February 1817 in ---, at age 55.(132) She was age 55.7.12 years.
He married Judith Clark 1819 in New York. Judith was born --- in ---. Judith died before 1869 in ---, at age unknown. Isaac settled at Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York with his father shortly before the American Revolution. He is noted on the tax rolls there in 1779 as well as his brother Gabriel. He was a member of the Society of Friends. He & his brother Gabriel founded the Society of Friends in Stillwater. From 1793-1820. he serves as their first minister. His son-in-law, Andrew Dorland succeeded him in his ministry. He returned to Westchester. Isaac & Rebecca had children: Mary [10 Jan. 1779- ][m. Joseph Bowne], Samuel [ca. 1780-d.y.]. Samuel [4 Apr. 1782- ][m. Susanna]. Isaac [3 Mar. 1784-21 Dec 1857][m. Nancy Russell], Benjamin [2 Feb. 1786- ][m. Rebecca], Joseph [1 Jan. 1788- ][m. Fanny Johnson], Abraham [12 Jan. 1790-25 Nov. 1861][m. Sarah Deuel], John [1 Jan. 1792-28 Jan. 1849][m. Sarah Arnold], William [20 Aug. 1793- ], Hannah [20 Aug. 1795-10 Feb. 1874][single], Rebecca I. [14 Nov. 1797-27 May 1857][m. Andrew Durland], Rosanna F. [27 Oct. 1799-23 Dec. 1868][m. Robert. M. Hicks], Maria [13 Sept. 1803-8 Jan. 1882][m. Israel H. Watson]. He & Judith had one child: Phoebe G. [9 Jan. 1821-14 Mar. 1889][m. Paul Bunker].
126 vi. Thomas Leggett(133) was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 17 January 1755. Thomas died 10 October 1843 in New York City, New York County, New York, at age 88.(134) His body was interred at cemetery unknown in New York City, New York County, New York. He was first buried in a family plot at West Farms & later removed to the churchyard at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Westchester, The Bronx, New York. He married twice.
He married Mary Haight 6 May 1781 in Phillipse Manor, Westchester County, New York. Mary was born 7 November 1762 in Phillipse Manor, Westchester County, New York.(135) Mary(136) was the daughter of Samuel Haight and Rebecca Fowler. Mary died 26 November 1805 in West Farms, Westchester County, New York, at age 43. He married Mary Underhill 3 November 1808 in New York. Mary was born 17 August 1770 in ---. Mary died 27 April 1849 in West Farms, Westchester County, New York, at age 78. Thomas removed to Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York with his father prior to the American Revolution. He, along with two of his brothers, were taken prisoners during the war. After he escaped, he returned to West Farms where he discovered his home burnt to the ground. He supposedly went to White Plains where he joined the service. After the war, he built a new home on the old foundation at West Farms. He resided there until 1836 when he moved to New York City. He was in the dry goods business in the city. Thomas was a stately looking old gentleman who wore knee breeches and small bucklers, a long drab coat down to his knees, a white cravat and a broad brimmed hat. His second wife was very homely, but a very kind caring person. Her step daughters disapproved of her thinking her not to be good enough for their father. (Description given in a journal written by Mrs. Augustus (Eliza Seaman) Leggett.
127 vii. Mary Leggett was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 21 October 1757. Mary died --- in ---, at age unknown. She married twice. She married James Barker 11 February 1780 in ---. James was born --- in ---.(137) James died --- in ---, at age unknown. She married __________ Maxwell after 1780 in ---.(138) __________ was born --- in ---. __________ died --- in ---, at age unknown.
128 viii. Embree Leggett was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 17 April 1760. Embree died --- in ---, at age unknown.
129 ix. Hanna Leggett was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 10 October 1763. Hanna died --- in ---, at age unknown. She married __________ Ostrom --- in ---. __________ was born --- in ---. __________ died --- in ---, at age unknown.
130 x. Abigail Leggett was born in West Farms, Westchester County, New York 31 March 1769. Abigail died --- in ---, at age unknown. She married __________ Wilbur --- in ---. __________ was born --- in ---. __________ died --- in ---, at age unknown.
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