James LeGrand

b. 30 December 1790, d. 4 February 1853
  • James LeGrand was born on 30 December 1790 in North Carolina.
  • He married Martha Leak Richardson circa 1834.
  • The following appeared on 9 July 1839 in the Carolina Observer: Married, In Richmond County, at the residence of Col. James Legrand, on Tuesday 2d inst., by the Rev. Mr. Rowman, Mr. Hampton Legrand to Miss Martha Whitaker, formerly of Halifax, N. C.
  • James LeGrand and Martha Leak Richardson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Black Jack District, Richmond County, North Carolina, living near James' brothers William, Hampton and Wade, and sister Ermin.. Other members of the household included Nash LeGrand, Ermine Cornelia LeGrand, Frances H. LeGrand, Virginia LeGrand, Homer LeGrand and James LeGrand.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
  • James LeGrand died on 4 February 1853 at age 62.
  • His wife Martha Leak Richardson became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at LeGrand Cemetery, Richmond County, North Carolina.
  • Last Edited: 1 Nov 2010

Family: Martha Leak Richardson b. 21 January 1804, d. 13 June 1883