Last of The Legon Lightermen James William Legon 1895-1969. Apprenticed 1911 to his father James Legon 1865-1930. James William was the 7th generation to have plyed his trade on the River Thames. This picture, taken in 1939, also shows his son, James Legon, born in 1935. -A Passion For Family History- © Docklands Ancestors Ltd. If you have arrived at this page through a search engine and you are missing a menu, or other elements, then please click here.