William Martin LEGGETT second s/o Joseph LEGGETT was born at Sussex Vale (Kings Co.) about 1813. He came from a family distinguished in letters. His father was a brother of the late William LEGGETT, the celebrated American writer and journalist, who, with Wm Cullen Bryant, was at the head of the New York 'Post' for many years. Joseph Leggett came to New Brunswick from New York about 1798 and in 1817 was appointed to the charge of the Indian School at Sussex Vale, holding the position until the closing of the school in 1826. He resided on his farm there and his residence he called Lansdale Cottege. Here was the place of his son's birth. In a lesser way than his celebrated brother he devoted himself to literature and wrote excellent prose and verse. He composed a poem that was presented to the Prince of Wales on his visit to N.B. in 1860. He died in June 1863, age 96. The wife of Joseph and mother of Wm Martin Leggett was Mary MARTIN, daughter of a retired British surgeon who came to this province at the time of the Revolution and settled at Penobscot (sic.) in Kings Co. She, like her husband, possessed considerable literary attainments and she contributed in prose and verse to many English and provincial newspapers. On completion of his years of study William Martin Leggett had charge of the Albion School in Masonic building, St. John. He afterwards entered the Methodist ministry and became a powerful preacher drawing large audiences. He had a splendid education, spoke several languages and was liberal in his views beyond his age. He July 1839 he married Mary Annie STEVENS d/o William STEVENS, an English gentleman, who came from England and engaged in copper mining in this province. In 1842 he removed to the West Indies as a missionary. He returned again to his native province and took charge of the Methodist Church at Bathurst. In 1845 he went over to the Church of England, and such was his influence that his whole congregation followed him. Afterwards he went to London to engage in literary pursuits. He is described as possessing a commanding figure, straight as an arrow, broad shoulders, wavy balck hair, a massive forehead, an Orental complexion and eye, a single glance from which was never forgottem. He was a polished gentleman, scrupilous in his dress and affable in his manner.