Robert Legatt1,2
M, b. circa 1310
Robert was born circa 1310 in Havering, County Essex, England. He lived during the reign of Edward III [1327-1377] & Richard II [1377-1399]. He was the son of Walter Legatt and Joanna de Chiltborne. Robert was of Havering, county Essex, England. He let Havering to his aunt, Agnes, widow of Robert Dorivall (or Doryval). He, like his father, retired to a monastery. He lived during the time of Edward III [1327-1377].
Children of Robert Legatt
- Johannes Legatt Sr. b. c 1336, d. a 1465
- Thomas Legatt b. c 1338
- Helmingus Legatt Esquire+ b. c 1340, d. 1391
Citations
- [S364] Dorothy Wertz, Notes Compiled in County Essex, England on the Leggett Family, Robert Legatt of Havering - Son of Walter. Let Havering to Agnes (his aunt), widow of Robert Dorivall (or Doryval), retiring into a monastery. Time of Edward III [1327-1377]. Robert had three sons: Thomas. John, and Helmingius. Thomas was a Carmelite brother and a doctor of sacred theology.
- [S763] Harleian Society, Harliean MS, 1398, page 592 - Rob'tus Legatt de Havering fil. & haeres Walteri Legatt vendidit terras in monasterio cornuto Agneti relicte Rob'to Doryvals & vixit ib'm sicut constat. p. ch'tas t'pe Ed. 3 & R. 2 [Edward III & Richard II].