Family and Education
b. 29 Feb. 1788, 2nd s. of George Legge†, 3rd earl of Dartmouth (d. 1810), and Lady Frances Finch, da. of Heneage Finch†, 3rd earl of Aylesford; bro. of Hon. Arthur Charles Legge*. educ. Eton 1799; Christ Church, Oxf. 1805; fellow, All Souls 1812-28, BCL 1812, DCL 1818; L. Inn 1809, called 1815. m. 19 July 1827, Mary Gregory, 1da. At St. James, Paddington, Mdx. (IGI). Successive editions of Burke PB state that he 19 July 1821, Mary, da. of Maj. Johnstone; but it has not proved possible to verify this from other sources. d. 12 Dec. 1844.
Offices Held

Gent. usher to the king 1822 – 37, sen. gent. usher to Queen Victoria 1837 – d.

Commr.of customs Feb. 1826 – d.

Capt. R. Staffs. militia 1820.

Main residence: Putney House, Richmond, Surr.
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Commons 1820-1832
Web Title

LEGGE, Hon. Heneage (1788-1844)

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