Person:Joseph Leggett (3)

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Joseph Palmer Leggett, Sr.
b.6 Mar 1856 Iola, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
d.18 May 1921 Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Sarah Elizabeth Leggett1843 - 1909
  2. Emma Leggett1846 - 1891
  3. Joseph Palmer Leggett, Sr.1856 - 1921
  4. George D. Leggett1858 - 1940
  5. Harriette Willetta Leggett1861 - 1935
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Joseph Palmer Leggett, Sr.1856 - 1921
  • W.  Ida May Eagan1867 - 1928
m. 18 Jan 1888
  1. Raymond Fletcher Leggett1888 - 1922
  2. Helen Leggett1893 - 1969
  3. Marjorie Leggett1899 - 1980
  4. Joseph Palmer Leggett, Jr.1903 - 1964
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Facts and Events
Name Joseph Palmer Leggett, Sr.
Gender Male
Birth[1][3] 6 Mar 1856 Iola, Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation? From 1883 to 1921 Founder, Leggett & Platt
Marriage 18 Jan 1888 Jackson, Missouri, United Statesto Ida May Eagan
Death[1][3] 18 May 1921 Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, United States
Burial[1] Park Cemetery

J.P. Leggett was the founder of bedspring manufacturer, and now Fortune 500 company, Leggett & Platt. He was three times mayor of Carthage between 1906 and 1912.

His large 1901 home] built of Carthage marble located at 1106 Grand operated for several years as a bed and breakfast.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Gravestone, in Find A Grave
    Joseph Palmer Leggett, Sr..
  2.   Jasper, Missouri, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule: Tenth Census of the United States, NARA Microfilm Publication T9. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration).

    Martin Leidy 41 PA, par PA, furniture merchant; Lizzie 37 PA, par Eng/PA; Bessie 8; Bertha 5 MO; Lettie Leggett 16 PA (sisL); Joseph Lettett 19 PA (broL) works in foundry (N. Ganson St., Carthage, p. 456A, 6/14/1880)

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Missouri, United States. Death Certificates. (Missouri State Archives)
    [1].

    Parents unknown; informant Mrs. J.P. Leggett.

  4.   Jasper, Missouri, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule: Twelfth Census of the United States, NARA Microfilm Publication T623. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration).

    Joseph P. Leggett Mar 1856 PA, par Eng/PA; m 12 yrs; bed spring manufacturer; house owned free; Ida Mae Dec 1867 MO, par MO/AL, 4 kids, 3 living; Raymond F. Nov 1888, Helen L. June 1893; Marjorie Feb 1899; Martha Eagan Jun 1825 AL, par AL/ TN (MotL) (408 7th, Carthage, p. 5, 6/11/1900)

  5.   Jasper, Missouri, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule: Thirteenth Census of the United States, NARA Microfilm Publication T624. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration).

    Joseph P. Leggett 53 PA, par Eng/PA, m. 22 yrs; inventor, bed springs; Ida M. 42 MO, par AL/tN, 4 kids, 4 living; Raymond 21; Helen 17; Marjorie 11; Joseph 7 (1106 Grand, Carthage, p. 4A, 4/19/1910)

  6.   Jasper, Missouri, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule: Fourteenth Census of the United States, NARA Microfilm Publication T625. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration).

    Joseph P. Leggett 63 PA, par Eng/PA; inventor and factory, bed springs; Ida A. 57 MO, par TN/AL; Marjorie 20; Joseph P. 17; Freddie Boehmer 21 MO (servant) (1106 Grand Ave, Carthage, p. 2B, 1/3/1920)

  7.   The Legend of Leggett and Platt
    [2].
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