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Note: 150-g7Le7 William7 Thomas Leggett born November 1, 1852 in The Hummock, Rose Bank, Westchester (now Bronx) NY
died October 9, 1909 in Pittsburgh, PA, buried Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA
married October 16, 1888 to Kate Adelia Bagnall
born August 3, 1864 in Pittsburgh, PA
died September 6, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA, buried Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA
Children (Leggett) 2: 1 boy, 1 girl
88b-g8Le7 Milton8 William
88c-g8Le7 Helen8
In 1888, he married Kate Adelia Bagnall. She was the daughter of Beriah Sowash and Rebecca Douglass (Noble) Bagnall. They set up housekeeping at 347 Lake Street, Pittsburgh, later moving to 65 Dithridge Street where son Milton was born in 1894. Sometime after 1896 they moved to a newly constructed house at 314 North Homewood Avenue, where daughter Helen was born. William T. was an active member of Calvary Episcopal Church on Penn Avenue in East Liberty. In October 1909 he contracted pneumonia and died on the 10th. He had had tuberculosis for eight years.
Family records of the Rev. John M. Leggett
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THE WILLIAM T. LEGGETT COMPANY.
Our company was founded by William Thomas Leggett, born in 1852 on the Hunt's Point, New York (now the Bronx) country estate of a family which had settled there early in the 1660's. His great grandfather, Thomas, had founded the family's mercantile interests on Pearl Street in New York`s lower East Side in 1780. In the 1880s, leaving his two elder brothers in control of the Leggett & Brother business, William T. Leggett came to western Pennsylvania as a salesman for the Diamond Portland Cement Co. Seeing an opportunity in this fast-growing area, he founded the William T. Leggett Co. in 1886, dealing in wholesale building supplies. The business was first located at 1025 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, remained there at least through 1896, and was moved to 2619-21 Liberty as early as 1908. In 1888, William T. Leggett married Kate Adelia Bagnall of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. In 1909 he died of tuberculosis-induced pneumonia at the age of 57, leaving Kate with their 14 year old son Milton and 9 year old daughter Helen to support.
Kate Leggett took over as president of the William T. Leggett Co. but hired managers for day-to-day operations. Following college and service in France during World War I, Milton returned to Pittsburgh to help his mother manage the company. During the 1920s, the company moved to the Strip District at 28th St. & the AVRR. As president beginning in the 1940s, he led the company to adapt to a changing industry. After World War II, he replaced heavy tonnage, low profit inventory such as sewer pipe, cement and slate roofing with aluminum windows and siding and all kinds of kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances. In 1955, he moved the firm from the Strip District to the Bloomfield property on the PRR mainline at 615 Gross Street.
Following Milton's death in July 1970, his sister Helen Corbett and his son John carried out his plan to sell the business to its employees over a number of years. The company moved yet again to the present location next to the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville during this period. Unwise policies on the part of the head of this employee-owned operation led to the sale of the William T. Leggett Co. to Totem Lumber Co. as its wholesale subsidiary. When Totem Lumber in turn encountered financial difficulty, they sold the William T. Leggett Company to its present owners who again operate it as an independent family business.
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An account of the Wm. T. Leggett Co. in 1971, as it began its transition from Leggett family business to employee-ownership following the death of the Founder's son, Milton W. Leggett:
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE:
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1971
SUPPLIER GREW WITH PRODUCTS
W. T. Leggett Co. Diversified As Times Changed
The William T. Leggett Co., today a leader in the building supply industry in the Pittsburgh area is an example of growth through advances in technology.
Founded in 1886 on the site of the old Fort Pitt Hotel, the firm was originally limited to roofing and siding supply. But as new metals and other advances entered the building and home improvement market, Leggett incorporated them into its line, growing with the changes rather than trying to compete with progress.
The result is a company that today is one of the most versatile and diversified building supply firms anywhere.
During its growth, Leggett moved to Liberty Avenue, then to 28th Street and 16 years ago expanded to fill its present facilities at 615 Gross Street, formerly occupied by Federated Metals Co.
Martin Ragan, who became executive vice president of William T. Leggett Co. in July 1970 [with the death of the Founder`s son, Milton William Leggett], expressed the company philosophy this way:
"If any company is content to stand still in today`s market, it will not survive. Diversification is the key to sensible distribution, even on the wholesale level."
Diversification has been a byword of the Leggett Co. for many years.
Recently the firm became exclusive builder distributor for the Hotpoint line of ranges, air conditioners, disposals, refrigerators, laundry items and dishwashers.
As Leggett`s supply line was growing more varied, its basic line of building materials was also expanding. Today its roofing and siding includes the most sophisticated of materials in top-brand names, and includes a wide selection of such items as Reynolds aluminum colonial columns for striking exterior decor, beautiful and functional doors of many varieties, Coradco double-hung windows, and even the "electronic servant" automatic garage door opener and other items for easy living.
Its line of kitchen items expanded sharply in 1965 with the addition of the Nutone and Magic Chef appliance lines. Today these lines feature such innovations as double ovens featuring continuous cleaning and the latest advance - countertop cooking.
The new Magic Chef Counterchef provides lots more work space with less cleaning time and the last word in eye appeal.
Leggett`s kitchen, bathroom and carpeting department is headed by Ken Niklaus. Larry Golubic heads the general building supply line, and John LaPata supervises the accounting department.
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[Caption:] Dorothy Napolitana looks over Magic Chef Chateau range (l) and Counterchef.
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[Caption:] Assortment of windows, siding, supplies shows diversity of Leggett line.
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The Wm. T. Leggett Co. thirty years later, in 2001, on the world wide web:
W. T. Leggett Company
General Information
W.T. Leggett Co.
190 40th Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201
412·621·2100
888-869-5734
Fax 412·682·0549
web address: http://www.leggettkitchens.com/
email: leggettkitchens@aol.com
Showroom
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 3:00pm
Evenings by appointment only
W.T. Leggett Co. is located at the end of the 40th Street bridge just north
of downtown Pittsburgh in the Lawrenceville area. Stop in and take a look
at our large showroom and meet our friendly staff.
About Us
The W.T. Leggett Company has been serving the Pittsburgh market since 1886 by providing the building trade and general public with high quality kitchen and bath products at substantial savings. Offices and showrooms are located at 190 fortieth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kitchen cabinets, vanities, appliances, countertops and bathroom materials are provided to designers, architects, builders, remodelers, and the general public. Under the guidance and direction of award winning designer, Ken Niklaus, C.K.D., the company's professional staff provides each customer with state of the art designs, coinciding with computer generated drawings, perspectives, and colored photographs.
W.T. Leggett represents five (5) specialized cabinet lines that meet the multi-faceted lifestyles of today's consumer. The showroom also features Maytag, Jenn-Air and Magic Chef Appliances, however other brands are also available to meet any unique project. Also displayed are American Standard bath products as well as other quality brands necessary to create a solution to your bathroom remodeling or building plan.
In 1997 and 1998 Dupont Corian® awarded the W.T. Leggett Co. with their highest achievement designation, the "Magna Dealer". W.T. Leggett is the only dealer in Pittsburgh to achieve this prestigious ranking.
The Dupont CFI (Certified Fabrication & Installation) shop is operated and maintained with a certified Corian® staff, who provide unique concepts in counter tops and custom shower stalls for residential and commercial projects.
Laminate top fabrication and installation is also available for all kitchen and bath projects.
MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are accepted
Partial Product Line
Riviera
Riviera manufactures solutions to fit your lifestyle.
The first thing you will notice about Riviera Cabinets is the hand crafted Riviera Quality doors, finished in 36 different durable stains and species coated with top quality catalyzed clear coats impervious to even the most rugged everyday use. The quality fit dovetail drawer box with self closing under mount slide system, solid all wood construction, impeccable finish and design, characteristics found no place else is what will make your cabinets last a lifetime! Manufacturers' Warranty - Lifetime & 5 years (.See actual warranty)
Plato
For 105 years the Pinske family has owned and operated Plato Woodwork, Inc. and has earned its reputation as one of Americas' preeminent custom cabinetry manufacturers. That is because to Plato custom means exactly what it is supposed to mean, with virtually unlimited possibilities in the selection of premium grade hardwoods, cabinetry styles and finishes with commitment to superior craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. This makes, Plato America's first choice in personalized custom cabinetry. Manufacturers' Warranty - as long as owned by original customer. (see actual warranty)
National Forest Products (NFP)
N.F.P. is a semi-custom manufacturer of cabinets, located in Marienville, Pennsylvania. National Forest Products has created a perfect balance of traditional craftsmanship and state of the art manufacturing methods to bring you beautiful, practical and durable cabinetry for your kitchen and bath needs. With a wide spectrum of styles and colors to choose from, you are sure to find one that says "Horne" to you. Wood species available are Oak, Maple, Cherry, Birch, Ash, Thermofoil, Polyester and Laminates. For more details on N.F.P. contact its at W.T. Leggett. Manufacturers' Warranty - 1. year (see actual warranty)
Wellborn Cabinets, Inc.
For over 35 years the Wellborn family has owned and operated Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.. The company specializes in building a diversified line of superior quality cabinetry, The manufacturing facility is located in Ashland, Alabama in the heart of the rich timber country of the Appalachian mountains. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. integrally operates its, own timber processing mill, hand selecting the finest solid Cherry, Maple, Oak and Hickory hardwoods to use in your cabinetry. The wellguard finishing system is an 18-step process that combines time tested finishing techniques with todays technology to produce superior quality finishes. You will appreciate the high standards the Wellborn family has created for the construction and finish or our heirloom quality cabinetry, built by people who care. Manufacturers' Warranty - 5 years (See actual warranty)
Marsh
Since 1906 the Marsh family has owned and operated the Marsh Furniture Co. in High Point, NC. Marsh employs 800 people in a one million square foot plant manufacturing sixteen styles of stock kitchen and bath cabinets in framed and frameless boxes in Oak, Maple and White Thermofoil in a variety of stains and styles. Having control from the forest to the saw mill to the manufacturing floor has kept Marsh one of todays leading manufacturers of stock cabinets in the nation. Manufacturers' Warranty - 5 year (see actual Warranty )
Dupont Corian.
For over -30 years-, Dupont Corian® has been the superior solid surface material with its rich color, visual texture, design flexibility, dramatic beauty, durability, non-porous,stain resistance and no visible seams. Life revolves around the surfaces in your home, especially in the kitchen. So it makes sense to choose surfaces you can enjoy living with year after year. Surfaces that can stand up to wear and tear, children, pets, guests, relatives, the inevitable spills, the unavoidable accidents, and the hard knocks life can dish out. The more you live the more Corian forgives. With over 70 colors to choose from, you can't miss. Manufacturers' Warranty - '10 year" on product and labor when fabricated and installed by it CFl
We also carry a full line of appliances through Jenn-Air, Maytag, and Magic Chef.
And for a finishing touch, kitchen and bath faucets, fixtures, and accessories are available through Delta, American Standard, Sterling Plumbing, Elkay sinks, Manhattan, Aquatic Industries, L.L.C.
Copyright © 1999
WT Leggett All Rights Reserved.
190 40th Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201
412·621·2100
Fax 412·682·0549
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At some point, the webpage was taken down, and I remember calling the company to find out when it might be put back up. The lady who answered the phone did not know. Some years later, I rediscovered the website on 31 January 2007. Although the address is indeed different, the email address remains the same, and has probably been active all along. One new thing is that they have established a showroom in Wexford. Gotta get them to correct that bit about "The United States was still at war with Spain, but Teddy Roosevelt had yet to ride up San Juan Hill." (Not in 1886; the Spanish-American War did not start until 1898!)
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Welcome to W. T. Leggett Kitchens!
W. T. Leggett Kitchens of Pittsburgh has been serving the community since 1886!
Presently we have 2 large showrooms, one in Lawrenceville and one in Wexford.
Cabinet Lines:
Wellborn Cabinets * Riviera Cabinets * Plato Woodwork * NFP Cabinets * Marsh Furniture
Countertops:
Our countertops are fabricated in our on-site Top Shop. We do all brands of Laminate countertops. We are known in Pittsburgh for our CORIAN COUNTERTOPS. We have been awarded the MAGNA CORIAN DEALER AWARD from Dupont Corian 4 years in a row. This year, we also have an onsite CONCRETE countertop shop.
Seven Kitchen Designers:
We are most proud of our seven Kitchen Designers. Our company thrives on referrals. Our design staff is dedicated to working with each customer until that customer has the kitchen of his/her dreams. With so many cabinet lines and countertop choices to choose from, each customer needs a knowledgeable and professional guide to design their perfect kitchen. Using state-of-the-art technology, our staff will design a perfect kitchen on the computer and enhance each drawing by hand when necessary.
Appliances: We sell all brands of appliances; however, Leggett Kitchens is the Builder/Distributor for the Maycor lines of appliances, which includes Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef and Amana brands. All of these brands are on display throughout our showrooms!
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Think back a bit
.to 1886 to be exact.
Grover Cleveland was President, and Queen Victoria was still on the throne in England. The United States was still at war with Spain, but Teddy Roosevelt had yet to ride up San Juan Hill.
Don`t look for many cars, Henry Ford had yet to make a Model T but in Flint Michigan, a buggy manufacturer made the first motorized vehicle.
Buick was soon to be the largest car manufacturer in the world.
Coca Cola hit the market in Atlanta GA at Jacob`s Pharmacy.
The American Federation of Labor was first formed, and in Chicago, the Haymarket Massacre gave the Unions their first murders. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
Pittsburgh was a small but flourishing river town, but W. T. Leggett was established and operating and serving the grandparents and great grandparents of the building trade whose descendants still come to us for quality products, and quality service!
While we no longer sell troughs and hitching posts, the company`s philosophy regarding quality and service has remained the same, come and compare before you buy elsewhere!
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About Us Photo Gallery Testimonials Contact Us Testimonials We shopped the local home improvement centers and other higher end places similar to Leggett, before going to Leggett. Sean was very understanding about how excited we were and he was very helpful educating us about granite and directing us to an affordable flooring company. We were impressed with everyone associated with Leggett Kitchens.
-Chuck Cubelic, Ingomar
We are very happy with our kitchen. Going with Leggett turned out to be a wise decision. What impressed me the most with Sean and Leggett was the service. We had no backorder or lag-time and the install time was actual.
-Pam Cubelic, Ingomar
Louise is very creative. She took all my magazine clippings and made my dream kitchen a reality! The installers were professional, meticulous and flexible. Everyone was great to work with and my kitchen was completed by the forecasted date.
-Patti Forte, Wexford
Had an excellent time working with Louise. She listened to what we wanted, then used her imagination to design the perfect kitchen for us! Bill, the installer, was meticulous with the installation of our cabinets He`s a real craftsman.
-Georgia Krustek, Allison Park
Dear Dan I just wanted to follow up our conversation with a brief note reiterating how pleased I am with my laundry room cabinets. Upgrading to the better door, reconfiguring the size and changing the spacing has made a world of difference. I am more than happy with the way it turned out, I am actually thrilled. I want to thank you again for your personal attention to this job. I truly appreciated your immediate response, your openness, helpfulness, and cooperation. You truly did absolutely everything reasonable you could do, and you made dealing with W. T. Leggett a pleasure. I would have absolutely no trouble recommending Leggett to any individual or company in need of your products. Thank you again.
-Andrea Clarkson
Glady & Dan, I just had to write and once again thank you for your help with my beautiful kitchen. I love it! It meets all my needs & expectations, and I`ll never be able to thank you enough
-Pat DiPasquale
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[Cover with 2-cent stamp, postmarked New York, June 2, 1893:]
Mr. William T. Leggett
1025 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh
Penn.
[Letter on four sheets:]
June 2nd / 93
Dear Willie [William Thomas Leggett, 1852-1909]
Your letter was rec'd this morning, so I will answer your questions at once, (on the other page) Does the doctor think that Kate [Kate Adelia (Bagnall) Leggett, 1864-1960] is weak that causes her to gape so much? I think the change will do her good. What are you going to do, shall you stay alone in your house? I do not like the idea of your doing that.
Love to Kate
From
Mother..[Sarah Maria (Huggins) Leggett, 1826-1902]
Howard [Edward Howard Leggett, 1845-1927] was here as usual (on Saturday) I took him with us, Clinton drove up & Josie [Clinton Huggins and Josephine Louise (Morgan) Leggett, 1847-1937 and 1851-1927] came in to see if your Father [Thomas Bogart Leggett, 1823-1895] would like to take a drive but as he had not been feeling very well & was _____ he did not go & it was nearly six oclock our hour for tea, which we have every Saturday to chat Howard can return home early. Clinton does not get his strength & cannot attend very closely to business, which confines Howard very close. The boys say that if you do not want that the Duney that one of their men will take it, it would be a _________ Elephant to you & if I was in your place I would give it away. What could you do with it! I do hope that Kate will improve & I do think she will.
My Father Born [Ebenezer Huggins, Jr.]
May 11th 1781
Died 1837
My Mother Born [SarahWakeman Alvord]
March 2nd 1782
Died May 12th 1836
Her death caused by Inflamation of the Lungs I suppose now it would be called Pneumonia.
over
I do not know what my Father died of Uncle Edward can tell you if you will write him. The births & deaths are correct as I have copied them from the Family Record given me by Uncle Edward.
I will add a few lines to say My Mothers Father lived to be 94 years old.
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D. 8, 25, '94
SALES OFFICE OF THE
CELEBRATED CUMBERLAND CEMENT,
No. 1 BROADWAY, P. O. BOX 2713. New York, April 1, 1895.
Mr. Wm. T. Leggett,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dear Sir: -
Your favor of the even date (T - D) is received
ordering 900 cfs of Cement, for which please
accept our thanks. We will give same our prompt attention.
It is mutually agreed that the conditions printed on the
back of this sheet shall form part of the terms and conditions
of this sale.
To Jones & Laughlins Ltd,
So. Side, Pittsburgh, Pa.
When preparing the new code of cyphers for our mutual
benefit, we had in mind not only the convenience of the
system, but its benefit from an economical point of view as well.
For instance, the words Aspect, Beast, Diploma would have
covered the entire order, and a T-D so composed would have
received as prompt attention as did your fifteen word message
of this date.
Very respectfully yours,
The Cumberland Hydraulic Cement & M'f'g Co.
By JM
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[Letter on Leggett & Brother stationery:]
E. H. LEGGETT. ESTABLISHED 1854. C. H. LEGGETT.
Leggett & Brother
ALL AGREEMENTS CONTINGENT UPON TELEPHONE BEEKMAN 318
ACCIDENTS OR OTHER CAUSES CABLE ADDRESS
BEYOND OUR CONTROL. "LEGPEARL" NEW YORK.
WESTERN UNION CODE.
301 Pearl St., New York.
Sept 16 / 09
Dear Willie
Have just sent by registered mail all the papers + checks for $9125. in settlement of your interest in the Pearl St. mortgage, best have them returned in same way. We are very glad to be in position to adjust this for you, + think it much better that it be in your hands, and trust you will find all satisfactory, and that you [page over] adding to your strength. I expect Clinton home Saturday eve - Florence has returned, + I expect Georgie in a few days.
With love
to all
yours
Howard
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UNKNOWN PITTSBURG[H] NEWSPAPER
Undated
William T. Leggett.
William T. Leggett, aged 56, president of the William T. Leggett Company, builders` supply dealers of 2619-21 Liberty avenue, died yesterday at the family home, 314 North Homewood avenue after a lingering illness. Mr. Leggett was born in New York, and came to this city 25 years ago. He embarked in the builders` supply business, and in this had continued until his death. Mr. Leggett was one of the best-known men in Pittsburg, and was a member of the Calvary Episcopal Church, Shady avenue. His widow, Mrs. Kate B. Leggett, one son, Milton, and one daughter, Helen, survive.
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UNKNOWN PITTSBURG[H] NEWSPAPER
Undated
LEGGETT, WILLIAM T. -- On Sunday, October 10, 1909, at 2 p. m., William T. Leggett. Funeral services at his late residence, No. 314 North Homewood avenue, East End, on Wednesday morning at 10:30 o`clock. Interment private.
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The New York Times, 12 October 1909
Died.
LEGGETT.-On Oct. 10th, 1909, William T. Leggett, at his late residence, 314 North Homewood Avenue, Pittsburg, Penn., formerly of New York.
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