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Origin of Lega Total Records: 4  Origin of Lega, Meaning of Lega Origin: The name is is traced to George Lygon Father of Sir Richard Lygon of England and means 'wolf-shaft spear'. Surnames: Leagan, Leagans, Legans, Liggins, Liggons, Ligon, Lygon Submitted by: Mrs. Jim R. Legans Origin of Lega, Meaning of Lega Origin: A George Hillegass (circa 1746-1814), who was born in Sinsheim, Baden Germany and migrated with his parents to America. He was the son of Peter Hillegass who was descended from Hans Peter and Anna (Triegel) Hillegass of Sinsheim. George migrated to Fayette County, PA where we see the spelling 'Hillegass'. However around 1787 he moved to what is now Fleming County, KY. It was at that time that the spelling of his surname appeared as 'Hilligoss'. It is not clear why the spelling was changed. However to this day his descendants maintain that spelling. Surnames: Hilligoss, Hillegass Submitted by: Russell K. Hillegass, Jr. Origin of Lega, Meaning of Lega Origin: Montbelliard, France years 1400's. Lunemburg Nova Scotia 1750's. Surnames: Lagarce, Legarce Submitted by: lagarce Origin of Lega, Meaning of Lega Origin: Looking for decendents of Emery & Alice (White) Legassie of Berlin, NH. Surnames: Legassie Submitted by: Cindy Balint 11/23/2009 3:00 AM Page 1 of 1

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