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Frederick William Fisher1

M, #1851, b. 22 January 1910

Parents

FatherFrederick Arnold Fisher b. 2 June 1882, d. 1959
MotherNora Millicent Wiggins b. 1 November 1884, d. 1975
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthFrederick William Fisher was born on 22 January 1910, in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

John Wiggins Fisher1

M, #1852, b. 29 November 1912, d. About 1989

Parents

FatherFrederick Arnold Fisher b. 2 June 1882, d. 1959
MotherNora Millicent Wiggins b. 1 November 1884, d. 1975
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteJohn Wiggins Fisher owned John Fisher Enterprises (Public Relations Firm) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 1961, John went to Ottawa and became the Centennial Commissioner for Canada's 100th Birthday Party. John Wiggins Fisher was a folk historian, radio personality, an executive of the Canadian Tourism Association, a Newspaper Publisher (Northwest Publications in British Columbia) and was dubbed as 'Mr. Canada'. One of the many articles about John Wiggins Fisher was printed in Reader's Digest, December 1967 entitled, 'Meet Mr.Canada'. I have another typed speech of John Fisher's (directly obtained form John W. Fisher) that he did on the CBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in May of1980, regarding the ship 'Nora Wiggins' that was built by Nora's grandfather named after John's mother. A photocopy of the above article and speech can be obtained from:ksheehan@@infinity.net.1
BirthJohn Wiggins Fisher was born on 29 November 1912, in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Aubrey Painter.
DeathHe died About 1989 in Florida, USAG.1

Partner with Aubrey Painter d. Before 1977

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Nora Mabel Fisher1

F, #1854, b. 1914

Parents

FatherFrederick Arnold Fisher b. 2 June 1882, d. 1959
MotherNora Millicent Wiggins b. 1 November 1884, d. 1975
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 17 November 2008 00:00:00
NameNora Mabel Fisher was also known as Nora Mabel Tapley.
BirthShe was born in 1914.1
MarriageShe married John Tapley on 13 January 1940.1

Partner with John Tapley b. 17 July 1913

Citations

  1. [S3337] Correspondence with Thelma Perry, -Riverview, New Brunswick, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Robert Selwyn Wiggins1

M, #1865, b. 1883, d. 16 October 1894

Parents

FatherRev. Dr. Cecil Frederick Wiggins b. 24 August 1844, d. 19 April 1937
MotherCatherine Freeman b. 6 July 1860, d. 8 October 1939
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 12 June 2024 17:48:43
NameRobert Selwyn Wiggins was also known as Robert Wiggins.2
BirthHe was born in 1883, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census on 16 April 1891 in the household of Rev. Dr. Cecil Frederick Wiggins in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Cecil (age 45), were his wife Catherine (age 29), children Robert (age 8), Norah (age 6), John (age 4) and Helen (5 months). Cecil was a priest with the Church of England.2
1891 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Cecil F. Wiggins, his wife Catherine Freeman, and their children Robert, Norah, John and Helen.
DeathRobert Selwyn Wiggins died on 16 October 1894.1

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  2. [S6593] 1891 Canada Census - Cecil Frederick Wiggins, Household #110, 16 April 1891, Microfilm, PANB Roll T-6306, Page 21-22. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Helen Cecelia Wiggins1

F, #1866, b. 2 November 1889

Parents

FatherRev. Dr. Cecil Frederick Wiggins b. 24 August 1844, d. 19 April 1937
MotherCatherine Freeman b. 6 July 1860, d. 8 October 1939
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameHelen Cecelia Wiggins was also known as Helen Cecelia Melville.
NameShe was also known as Helen Wiggins.2
BirthShe was born on 2 November 1889, in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.3,1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 16 April 1891 in the household of Rev. Dr. Cecil Frederick Wiggins in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Cecil (age 45), were his wife Catherine (age 29), children Robert (age 8), Norah (age 6), John (age 4) and Helen (5 months). Cecil was a priest with the Church of England.2
1891 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Cecil F. Wiggins, his wife Catherine Freeman, and their children Robert, Norah, John and Helen.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Rev. Dr. Cecil Frederick Wiggins in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Cecil (age 56), were his wife Catherine (age 40), children Norah (age 16), John (age 14), Helen (age 11) and Heber (age 3). Cecil was a priest with the Church of England.3
1901 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Cecil F. Wiggins, his wife Catherine Freeman, and their children Norah, John, Helen and Heber.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Rev. Dr. Cecil Frederick Wiggins in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Cecil (age 64), were his wife Catherine (age 50), children Helen (age 20) and Reginald (age 13). Cecil was an Anglican clergyman.4
1911 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Cecil F. Wiggins, his wife Catherine Freeman, and their children Helen and Reginald.
MarriageShe married Ernest Edwin Melville son of Henry Rowland Melville and Helen Medora Munds, on 25 June 1918, in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. they were married by license. Ernest Edwin Melville was 24 years old, living in Sackville, New Brunswick, bachelor, government inspector of munitions, Anglican. Helen Cecelia Wiggins was 26 years old, also living in Sackville, spinster, Anglican. They were married by "His Lordship Bishop Richardson", John H. Richardson, Bishop of Fredericton. He later became Archbishop.1

Partner with Ernest Edwin Melville b. About 1894

Citations

  1. [S6585] , (25 June 1918), Marriage Registration - Ernest Edwin Melville & Cecilia Wiggins, PANB Microfilm F15977, Ref. B4/1918, #2631. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration - Ernest Edwin Melville & Cecilia Wiggins.
  2. [S6593] 1891 Canada Census - Cecil Frederick Wiggins, Household #110, 16 April 1891, Microfilm, PANB Roll T-6306, Page 21-22. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S6584] 1901 Canada Census - Cecil Frederick Wiggins, Household #73, 1901, Microfilm, Page 7. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S6598] 1911 Canada Census - Cecil Frederick Wiggins, Household #48, 1911, Microfilm, Page 6. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Susana Wiggins1

F, #1868, b. 21 February 1847, d. 22 December 1925

Parents

FatherRev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins b. 13 August 1804, d. 27 May 1865
MotherHelen Diana Townshend b. 19 January 1806, d. 3 October 1881
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameSusana Wiggins was also known as Susana Davies.2
NameShe was also known as Susan Wiggins.3,4
NameShe was also known as Lady Susan Davies.5
BirthShe was born on 21 February 1847, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 2 April 1847 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983, -63.811033G; "Susana daughter of the Rev. Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins of St. Eleanors and Helen Diana Townshend his wife, born 21st February bapt. 2nd April 1847."1
MarriageShe married Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies son of W. Benjamin Davies and Keziah Atwood, on 23 July 1872, in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41998, -63.81103G.6
WitnessSusana Wiggins was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 35) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 33), children Gertrude (age 8), Thel (age 4) and Thomas (age 6 months). There were four servants in the household. Louis was a barrister, of Welsh ancestry. The family religion was Church of England.7
1881 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Louis Henry Davies, his wife Susana Wiggins, their children Gertrude, Ethel & Thomas, and four servants.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1901 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 56) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 54), children Gertrude (age 28), Ethel (age 24), Thomas (age 20), Mary (age 14), Louis' father Benjamin (age 86) and three domestic servants. Louis' occupation was recorded as "Minister of the Crown". Thomas was a student. The family religion was Church of England.8
1901 Canada Census, Ottawa Centre, Ontario. Household of Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, children Gertrude, Ethel, Thomas, & Mary, Louis' father Benjamin, and three domestic servants.
Principal 2She and Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies travelled on 19 September 1908 from Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.9
Principal 2She and Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies travelled on 5 June 1914 from Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.10
The Victorian, Allan Shipping Line, years of service 1904-1922. Ownership of this world famous liner was transferred to Canadian Pacific Line in 1917, and renamed Marloch in 1922. It was scrapped in 1930.
DeathShe died on 22 December 1925 in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG. cause of death was angina pectoris (insufficient oxygenated blood to the heart) & uraemia (kidney failure). She was last living at 176 MacLaren St., Ottawa, when she died.5
BurialShe was buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 45.44591, -75.66355G. Inscription: Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies / Born May 4th 1845 / Entered into Rest May 1st 1924 / "He being dead yet speaketh" / And His Wife / Susan Wiggins / Born Feb. 21st, 1847. / Entered into Rest Dec. 22nd 1925. / DAVIESLeft: Gertrude Davies / 1873 - 1956 / Mary Florence Magrath / 1888 - 1975Right: Maude Davies / 1873 - 1963.5,4
Tombstone, Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, their daughters Gertrude, Mary Florence and Maude. Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.

Children with Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies b. 4 May 1845, d. 1 May 1924

DaughterHelen Gertrude Davies b. 5 May 1872, d. 30 November 1956
SonRobert Ernest Davies b. 3 January 1875
DaughterEthel Marion Davies+ b. 24 February 1877, d. 14 July 1965
SonHugh Eardley Davies b. 30 August 1878
SonThomas Atwood Davies b. 30 September 1880
DaughterMary Florence Davies b. 22 April 1887, d. 1 March 1975

Citations

  1. [S5222] Baptismal Record - Susana Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 179, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Susana Wiggins.
  2. [S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes,,,,, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication".
  3. [S5287] Baptismal Record - Helen Gertrude Davies, Register Book for St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, p. 116. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Helen Gertrude Davies.
  4. [S5643] Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies, Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 6 May 2011.
  5. [S5629] Burial Record - Susan (Wiggins) Davies, Beechwood Cemetery Interments, 1873-1990, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Susan (Wiggins) Davies.
  6. [S13017] , Louis Henry Davies & Susan Wiggins marriage, in Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, St. Eleanors 1821-1957, Marriages solemnized St. John's Parish, St. Eleanors, 1852-1957, Vol. II, Page 29, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, St. Eleanors 1821-1957.
  7. [S5624] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13163, Page 6, Family No. 28.
  8. [S5626] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa, Central, Ontario, Library & Archives Canada Page 22, Family No. 182.
  9. [S5634] Sir Louis Davies entry; Virginian Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, 19 September 1908; in Microfilm publications (Ottawa, Canada: Library & Archives Canada), Roll T-4759.
  10. [S5637] Sir Louis Davies entry; Victorian Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, 5 June 1914; in Microfilm publications (Ottawa, Canada: Library & Archives Canada), Roll T-4809.

Thomas Atwood Davies1

M, #1869, b. 30 September 1880

Parents

FatherRt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies b. 4 May 1845, d. 1 May 1924
MotherSusana Wiggins b. 21 February 1847, d. 22 December 1925
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameThomas Atwood Davies was also known as Thomas Davies.2
BirthHe was born on 30 September 1880, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 14 November 1880 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952, -63.124992G; the officiating clergyman was D. Fitzgerald.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 35) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 33), children Gertrude (age 8), Thel (age 4) and Thomas (age 6 months). There were four servants in the household. Louis was a barrister, of Welsh ancestry. The family religion was Church of England.2
1881 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Louis Henry Davies, his wife Susana Wiggins, their children Gertrude, Ethel & Thomas, and four servants.
WitnessThomas Atwood Davies was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1901 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 56) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 54), children Gertrude (age 28), Ethel (age 24), Thomas (age 20), Mary (age 14), Louis' father Benjamin (age 86) and three domestic servants. Louis' occupation was recorded as "Minister of the Crown". Thomas was a student. The family religion was Church of England.3
1901 Canada Census, Ottawa Centre, Ontario. Household of Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, children Gertrude, Ethel, Thomas, & Mary, Louis' father Benjamin, and three domestic servants.
MarriageThomas Atwood Davies married Annie Frances Haycock daughter of Richard Hy Haycock and Mary Lafontaine, on 25 January 1910, in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG. Thomas was 29, batchelor, Dominion Land Surveyor and Roman Catholic. Annie was 25, a spinster and Roman Catholic. Thomas's father, Louis Henry Davies, was a judge at this time. Annie's father was a insurnace agent. The marriage was recorded 1 February, 1910.4

Partner with Annie Frances Haycock b. About 1885

Citations

  1. [S5288] Baptismal Record - Thomas Attwood Davies, Register Book for St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, p. 137. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Thomas Attwood Davies.
  2. [S5624] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13163, Page 6, Family No. 28.
  3. [S5626] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa, Central, Ontario, Library & Archives Canada Page 22, Family No. 182.
  4. [S5633] Marriage Registration - Thomas Atwood Davies & Annie Frances Haycock, Thomas Atwood Davies & Annie Frances Haycock marriage, 25 January 1910, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Ontario, Canada, Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928. MS932_146, Archives of Ontario, Toronto..

Mary Florence Davies1

F, #1870, b. 22 April 1887, d. 1 March 1975

Parents

FatherRt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies b. 4 May 1845, d. 1 May 1924
MotherSusana Wiggins b. 21 February 1847, d. 22 December 1925
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:21:55
NameMary Florence Davies was also known as Mary Davies.2
NameShe was also known as Mary Florence Magrath.
BirthShe was born on 22 April 1887, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1901 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 56) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 54), children Gertrude (age 28), Ethel (age 24), Thomas (age 20), Mary (age 14), Louis' father Benjamin (age 86) and three domestic servants. Louis' occupation was recorded as "Minister of the Crown". Thomas was a student. The family religion was Church of England.2
1901 Canada Census, Ottawa Centre, Ontario. Household of Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, children Gertrude, Ethel, Thomas, & Mary, Louis' father Benjamin, and three domestic servants.
MarriageShe married Charles Bolton Magrath son of Charles Alexander Magrath and Margaret Holmes Nair, on 30 December 1918, in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG. they were married by license, #007630. Bolton was 29, a bachelor, engineer, Anglican and living at 369 Daly Ave., Ottawa, Ontario. Mary was 30, a spinster, Anglican and living at 256 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario.1
LivingMary Florence Davies was living in Winnetka, Illinois, USAG, in 1965. she was living in Illinois at the time of her sister's death.3
DeathShe died on 1 March 1975 in Washington, D.C., USAG. cause of death was not entered in the cemetery records.4
BurialShe was buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, 45.44591, -75.66355G. Inscription: Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies / Born May 4th 1845 / Entered into Rest May 1st 1924 / "He being dead yet speaketh" / And His Wife / Susan Wiggins / Born Feb. 21st, 1847. / Entered into Rest Dec. 22nd 1925. / DAVIESLeft: Gertrude Davies / 1873 - 1956 / Mary Florence Magrath / 1888 - 1975Right: Maude Davies / 1873 - 1963.4,5
Tombstone, Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, their daughters Gertrude, Mary Florence and Maude. Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.

Partner with Charles Bolton Magrath b. About 1889

Citations

  1. [S5630] Marriage Registration - Mary Florence Davies & Charles Bolton Magrath, Mary Florence Davies & Charles Bolton Magrath marriage, 30 December 1918, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Ontario, Canada, Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928. MS932_451, Archives of Ontario, Toronto..
  2. [S5626] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa, Central, Ontario, Library & Archives Canada Page 22, Family No. 182.
  3. [S6592] Mrs. Hyndman, wife of former justice, dies, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 16 July 1965. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  4. [S5645] Burial Record - Mary Florence Davies, Beechwood Cemetery Interments, 1873-1990, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Mary Florence Davies.
  5. [S5643] Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies, Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 6 May 2011.

Ethel Marion Davies1

F, #1871, b. 24 February 1877, d. 14 July 1965

Parents

FatherRt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies b. 4 May 1845, d. 1 May 1924
MotherSusana Wiggins b. 21 February 1847, d. 22 December 1925
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:21:55
NameEthel Marion Davies was also known as Ethel Marion Hyndman.
NameShe was also known as Ethel Davies.2
BirthShe was born on 24 February 1877, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG.1,2,3,4
BaptismShe was baptized on 31 March 1877 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952, -63.124992G; the officiating clergyman was A. Osborne.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 35) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 33), children Gertrude (age 8), Thel (age 4) and Thomas (age 6 months). There were four servants in the household. Louis was a barrister, of Welsh ancestry. The family religion was Church of England.2
1881 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Louis Henry Davies, his wife Susana Wiggins, their children Gertrude, Ethel & Thomas, and four servants.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1901 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 56) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 54), children Gertrude (age 28), Ethel (age 24), Thomas (age 20), Mary (age 14), Louis' father Benjamin (age 86) and three domestic servants. Louis' occupation was recorded as "Minister of the Crown". Thomas was a student. The family religion was Church of England.3
1901 Canada Census, Ottawa Centre, Ontario. Household of Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, children Gertrude, Ethel, Thomas, & Mary, Louis' father Benjamin, and three domestic servants.
MarriageShe married James Duncan Hyndman son of Charles Augustus Hyndman and Catherine McDonald, on 17 June 1902, in probably, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG. James was 24, living in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, bachelor and barrister. Ethel was 25, living in Ottawa, and a spinster.5
WitnessEthel Marion Davies was enumerated on the census in 1906 in the household of James Duncan Hyndman in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 32) were his wife Ethel Marion Davies (age 30), their son Louis (age 2), and Maggie Rushton (age 20), a servant. They lived in the household adjacent to James's father, Charles Augustus Hyndman.6
1906 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their son Louis, and a servant.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 29 June 1916 in the household of James Duncan Hyndman in Edmonton West, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Ethel Davies (age 35), their children Gertrude (age 10), Cecil (age 4) & Robert (age 1), and a family of servants. James was a judge at this time; his name was entered in the census as "Hyndman, J.D. Judge". The family religion was Anglican.7
1916 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their children Gertrude, Cecil & Robert, and a family of servants.
DeathShe died on 14 July 1965 in hospital, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG. she was a housewife, living at 250 Minto Place, Ottawa, at the time of her death.Obituary: "Mrs. Hyndman, wife of former justice, dies.Mrs. Ethel Marion Hyndman, wife of Hon. J. L. Hyndman, and daughter of the late Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies, KCMG, chief justice of Canada, 1916-1924, died in hospital Wednesday after a long illness. She was in her 88th year.One son, Robert Stewart Hyndman, is a well known Ottawa painter.Mr. Hyndman, an Alberta Supreme Court judge, 1924-1931, came to Ottawa in 1931 as president of the Pension Appeal Court. During the war held different government posts. He served as an ad hoc judge of the Exchequer Court of Canada and also as deputy chairman of the War Claims Commission from 1957 until his retirement three years ago.Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Victor Belcourt of Ottawa; three other sons, Louis Davis Hyndman, Edmonton; Cecil Charles Hyndman, Victoria, B.C. and James Edward Hyndman, Toronto; a sister, Mrs. C. Bolton Magrath, Winnetka, Illinois, six grandchildren and one great granddaughter."8,4,9
BurialShe was buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, 45.44598, -75.66358G. flat stone, about 15' in front of her parents' tombstone.Inscription: Ethel Marion Davies / 1877 - 1965 / Beloved Wife of / James Duncan Hyndman / 1874-1971.9
Flat tombstone, Ethel Marion Davies (1877-1965) and her husband James Duncan Hyndman (1874-1971). Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Children with James Duncan Hyndman b. 29 July 1874, d. 11 October 1971

SonLouis Davies Hyndman b. About 1904, d. 1993
DaughterHelen Gertrude Hyndman b. About 1906, d. 1993
SonCecil Charles Hyndman b. About 1911, d. 17 April 1997
SonRobert Stewart Hyndman b. About 1915, d. 29 November 2009

Citations

  1. [S5291] Baptismal Record - Ethel Marion Davies, Register Book for St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, p. 124. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Ethel Marion Davies.
  2. [S5624] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13163, Page 6, Family No. 28.
  3. [S5626] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa, Central, Ontario, Library & Archives Canada Page 22, Family No. 182.
  4. [S5654] Burial Record - Ethel Marion (Davies) Hyndman, Ottawa, Canada, Beechwood Cemetery Registers, 1873-1990. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - James Duncan Hyndman.
  5. [S5651] , (17 June 1902), Ontario, Canada, Registration of Marriages, 1869-1928 - Jas. Duncan Hyndman & Ethel Marion Davies, Archives of Ontario Microfilm MS932_106. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada, Registration of Marriages, 1869-1928.
  6. [S5656] 1906 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Library & Archives Canada Page 3, Family #21.
  7. [S5655] 29 June 1916 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-21950, Page 41, Family #465.
  8. [S6592] Mrs. Hyndman, wife of former justice, dies, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 16 July 1965. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  9. [S5653] Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Ethel Marion Davies & James Duncan Hyndman, Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 6 May 2011.

Helen Gertrude Davies1

F, #1872, b. 5 May 1872, d. 30 November 1956

Parents

FatherRt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies b. 4 May 1845, d. 1 May 1924
MotherSusana Wiggins b. 21 February 1847, d. 22 December 1925
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:21:55
NameHelen Gertrude Davies was also known as Gertrude Davies.2,3
NameShe was also known as Lady Helen Gertrude Davies.4
BirthShe was born on 5 May 1872, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 1 June 1873 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952, -63.124992G; the officiating clergyman was D. Fitzgerald.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 35) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 33), children Gertrude (age 8), Thel (age 4) and Thomas (age 6 months). There were four servants in the household. Louis was a barrister, of Welsh ancestry. The family religion was Church of England.2
1881 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Louis Henry Davies, his wife Susana Wiggins, their children Gertrude, Ethel & Thomas, and four servants.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1901 in the household of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 56) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 54), children Gertrude (age 28), Ethel (age 24), Thomas (age 20), Mary (age 14), Louis' father Benjamin (age 86) and three domestic servants. Louis' occupation was recorded as "Minister of the Crown". Thomas was a student. The family religion was Church of England.5
1901 Canada Census, Ottawa Centre, Ontario. Household of Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, children Gertrude, Ethel, Thomas, & Mary, Louis' father Benjamin, and three domestic servants.
DeathShe died on 30 November 1956 in Guelph, Ontario, CanadaG. cause of death was cerebral thrombosis. Gertrude was last living in Guelph, Ontario, when she died.4
BurialShe was buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, 45.44591, -75.66355G. Inscription: Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies / Born May 4th 1845 / Entered into Rest May 1st 1924 / "He being dead yet speaketh" / And His Wife / Susan Wiggins / Born Feb. 21st, 1847. / Entered into Rest Dec. 22nd 1925. / DAVIESLeft: Gertrude Davies / 1873 - 1956 / Mary Florence Magrath / 1888 - 1975Right: Maude Davies / 1873 - 1963.4,3
Tombstone, Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, their daughters Gertrude, Mary Florence and Maude. Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.

Citations

  1. [S5287] Baptismal Record - Helen Gertrude Davies, Register Book for St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Book #1, p. 116. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Helen Gertrude Davies.
  2. [S5624] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13163, Page 6, Family No. 28.
  3. [S5643] Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies, Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 6 May 2011.
  4. [S5644] Burial Record - Helen Gertrude Davies, Beechwood Cemetery Interments, 1873-1990, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Helen Gertrude Davies.
  5. [S5626] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa, Central, Ontario, Library & Archives Canada Page 22, Family No. 182.

Louis Davies Hyndman1

M, #1873, b. About 1904, d. 1993

Parents

FatherJames Duncan Hyndman b. 29 July 1874, d. 11 October 1971
MotherEthel Marion Davies b. 24 February 1877, d. 14 July 1965
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameLouis Davies Hyndman was also known as Louis Hyndman.
BirthHe was born About 1904, in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1906 in the household of James Duncan Hyndman in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 32) were his wife Ethel Marion Davies (age 30), their son Louis (age 2), and Maggie Rushton (age 20), a servant. They lived in the household adjacent to James's father, Charles Augustus Hyndman.3
1906 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their son Louis, and a servant.
WitnessLouis Davies Hyndman was enumerated on the census on 29 June 1916 in the household of James Duncan Hyndman in Edmonton West, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Ethel Davies (age 35), their children Gertrude (age 10), Cecil (age 4) & Robert (age 1), and a family of servants. James was a judge at this time; his name was entered in the census as "Hyndman, J.D. Judge". The family religion was Anglican.2
1916 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their children Gertrude, Cecil & Robert, and a family of servants.
LivingLouis Davies Hyndman was living in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG, in 1965. he was living in Edmonton at the time of his mother's death.1
DeathHe died in 1993.4

Citations

  1. [S6592] Mrs. Hyndman, wife of former justice, dies, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 16 July 1965. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  2. [S5655] 29 June 1916 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-21950, Page 41, Family #465.
  3. [S5656] 1906 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Library & Archives Canada Page 3, Family #21.
  4. [S11263] Correspondence with Cyndie Lack, -Duncan, British Columbia, Canada..

Robert Stewart Hyndman1

M, #1874, b. About 1915, d. 29 November 2009

Parents

FatherJames Duncan Hyndman b. 29 July 1874, d. 11 October 1971
MotherEthel Marion Davies b. 24 February 1877, d. 14 July 1965
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameRobert Stewart Hyndman was also known as Robert Hyndman.
BirthHe was born About 1915, in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census on 29 June 1916 in the household of James Duncan Hyndman in Edmonton West, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Ethel Davies (age 35), their children Gertrude (age 10), Cecil (age 4) & Robert (age 1), and a family of servants. James was a judge at this time; his name was entered in the census as "Hyndman, J.D. Judge". The family religion was Anglican.2
1916 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their children Gertrude, Cecil & Robert, and a family of servants.
OccupationRobert Stewart Hyndman was a well known painter in 1965 in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG.1

DeathHe died on 29 November 2009 in Old Chelsea, Québec, CanadaG.

Citations

  1. [S6592] Mrs. Hyndman, wife of former justice, dies, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 16 July 1965. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  2. [S5655] 29 June 1916 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-21950, Page 41, Family #465.

Cecil Charles Hyndman1

M, #1876, b. About 1911, d. 17 April 1997

Parents

FatherJames Duncan Hyndman b. 29 July 1874, d. 11 October 1971
MotherEthel Marion Davies b. 24 February 1877, d. 14 July 1965
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameCecil Charles Hyndman was also known as Cecil Hyndman.
BirthHe was born About 1911, in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census on 29 June 1916 in the household of James Duncan Hyndman in Edmonton West, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Ethel Davies (age 35), their children Gertrude (age 10), Cecil (age 4) & Robert (age 1), and a family of servants. James was a judge at this time; his name was entered in the census as "Hyndman, J.D. Judge". The family religion was Anglican.2
1916 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their children Gertrude, Cecil & Robert, and a family of servants.
LivingCecil Charles Hyndman was living in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG, in 1965. he was living in Victoria at the time of his mother's death.1
DeathHe died on 17 April 1997.

Citations

  1. [S6592] Mrs. Hyndman, wife of former justice, dies, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 16 July 1965. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
  2. [S5655] 29 June 1916 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Edmonton, Alberta, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-21950, Page 41, Family #465.

George William Jacob Wiggins1

M, #1878, b. 13 January 1842, d. 5 April 1919

Parents

FatherRev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins b. 13 August 1804, d. 27 May 1865
MotherHelen Diana Townshend b. 19 January 1806, d. 3 October 1881
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameGeorge William Jacob Wiggins was also known as George Wiggins.2,3,4
BirthHe was born on 13 January 1842, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "George William Jacob son of the Reverend Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins Rector of St. Eleanors, and Helen Diana Townshend his wife, was born 13th January and baptized the 27th February 1842. By William Peach."1
BaptismHe was baptized on 27 February 1842 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.1
WitnessHe was a witness at the marriage of Isaac C. B. Taylor and Sara A. Wiggins on 19 November 1861 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.5
MarriageGeorge William Jacob Wiggins married Jennett Hope daughter of Horatio Nelson Hope and Matilda Ann Hooper, on 25 February 1868.6
CensusGeorge William Jacob Wiggins was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 39) were his wife Janet Hope (age 34), their children Mary (age 10) and Flora, recorded only as 'Baby' (age 1 month), George's mother Helen Diana Townshend (age 74), and Constance Hope (age 38), an older sister of Janet. George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.7
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1891 in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 49) were his wife Jennett Hope (age 44), their children Mary (age 20), Flora, (age 10), Lewis/Louis (age 8) and Charles (age 4). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.8
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1911 in Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 69) were his wife Janet Hope (age 67), their son Louis (age 26). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.9
DeathHe died on 5 April 1919 in his residence, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.10
BurialHe was buried in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. no marker remains.11
St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Jennett Hope b. 13 April 1847, d. 7 February 1926

SonHoratio Wiggins b. About 1870, d. About 14 May 1880
DaughterMary Adelaide Wiggins b. 1871
DaughterConstance Hope Wiggins b. 25 August 1876, d. About 8 March 1880
DaughterFlora Annie Hope Wiggins b. 24 March 1881
SonLouis William Wiggins b. 11 May 1883, d. 15 March 1951
SonCharles Kingsley Wiggins+ b. 4 March 1887, d. 30 September 1918

Citations

  1. [S5167] Birth Record - George William Jacob Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Page 150, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - George William Jacob Wiggins.
  2. [S3338] "Military Service Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins", Veterans Affairs Canada web site, The Canadian Virtual War Memorial; Veterans Affairs Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Military Service Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins".
  3. [S5168] Baptism Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins, St. Mark's Anglican Church Records, Kensington, P.E.I., Book #1, Page 17. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins.
  4. [S10459] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #130, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S5259] Isaac Taylor & Sarah A. Wiggins marriage, in Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors: p. 304, St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983,-63.811033. Hereinafter cited as Marriages at St. John's Church in St. Eleanors.
  6. [S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes,,,,, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication".
  7. [S10496] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #244, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll C_13162, Page 61. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  8. [S10497] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #130, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  9. [S10498] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #78, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  10. [S11907] George William Wiggins entry Death Record, RG19/s2/ss6: Death Registration books, 1913-1919, page 342, entry number 13713, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
  11. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Charles Kingsley Wiggins

M, #1879, b. 4 March 1887, d. 30 September 1918

Parents

FatherGeorge William Jacob Wiggins b. 13 January 1842, d. 5 April 1919
MotherJennett Hope b. 13 April 1847, d. 7 February 1926
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameCharles Kingsley Wiggins was also known as Charles Wiggins.1
BirthHe was born on 4 March 1887, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
BaptismHe was baptized on 21 August 1887 in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43738, -63.63568G; the officiating clergyman was T.B. Reagh.2
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is About 1891 this birth year was taken from his burial record, however he was recorded as being 4 years old in the 1891 census.3
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 49) were his wife Jennett Hope (age 44), their children Mary (age 20), Flora, (age 10), Lewis/Louis (age 8) and Charles (age 4). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.4
MarriageCharles Kingsley Wiggins married Agnes Mary Peyton on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial web site, she is shown to have been from Valdez, Alaska. There were three children from this marriage.5,6
DeathHe died on 30 September 1918 in FranceG. his name is on the World War I Honour Roll at Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada (46.52916, -63.68745). Obituary: "Mrs. Agnes Wiggins of Charlottetown has received word that her husband, Private Charles Kingsley Wiggins, had been killed in action on Sept. 30th. Private Wiggins left with the 105th as a signaller, but was afterwards transferred to another battalion. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wiggins of Darnley, a brother of Mrs. Geoffrey Fitzgerald, and a nephew of Lady Davies of Ottawa. He leaves to mourn a widow and three young children."6,7
World War Memorial, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
World War I Honour Roll, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
World War Memorial, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Milit-EndHe ended military service upon his death in France. He last served as a Private with the Machine Gun Corps, 3rd Batallion, service number 712778. upon his death in France. He last served as a Private with the Machine Gun Corps, 3rd Batallion, service number 712778.5
BurialHe was buried in Raillencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Raillencourt, France, 50.188408;3.174667G. Raillencourt is a village in the Department of the Nord, about 5 kilometres west of Cambrai on the main road to Arras, D939. The Communal Cemetery is located on the main road about 700 metres from the entrance to the village from the Arras side.Inscription: In Memory of / Private Charles Kingsley Wiggins / 712778, 3rd Bn., Canadian Machine Gun Corps / who died age 27 / on 30 September 1918 / Son of George and Janet Wiggins, of Darnley, Prince Edward / Island; husband of Agnes Mary Peyton (formerly Wiggins), of / Valdez, Alaska. / Remembered with honour.5
Burial location of Charles Kingsley Wiggins, Raillencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Rallencourt, France.

Child with Agnes Mary Peyton

SonCharles Kingsley Wiggins b. 31 March 1917

Citations

  1. [S10496] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #244, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll C_13162, Page 61. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  2. [S5168] Baptism Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins, St. Mark's Anglican Church Records, Kensington, P.E.I., Book #1, Page 17. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins.
  3. [S5169] Burial Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins, Raillencourt Communal Cemetery Extension records. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins.
  4. [S10497] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #130, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S3338] "Military Service Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins", Veterans Affairs Canada web site, The Canadian Virtual War Memorial; Veterans Affairs Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Military Service Record - Charles Kingsley Wiggins".
  6. [S11936] Death, Island Farmer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, (published 23 October 1918), Page 5, Column 2. Hereinafter cited as Island Farmer.
  7. [S10458] World War I Honour Roll War Memorial; Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada..

Louis William Wiggins1

M, #1880, b. 11 May 1883, d. 15 March 1951

Parents

FatherGeorge William Jacob Wiggins b. 13 January 1842, d. 5 April 1919
MotherJennett Hope b. 13 April 1847, d. 7 February 1926
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameLouis William Wiggins was also known as Louis Wiggins.2
BirthHe was born on 11 May 1883, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 29 July 1883 in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.43738, -63.63568G; the officiating clergyman was T.B. Reagh.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 49) were his wife Jennett Hope (age 44), their children Mary (age 20), Flora, (age 10), Lewis/Louis (age 8) and Charles (age 4). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.3
WitnessLouis William Wiggins was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 69) were his wife Janet Hope (age 67), their son Louis (age 26). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.4
SonLouis William Wiggins was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Jennett Hope, as a son, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Jennett (age 74), now widowed, was her son Louis (age 38).5
DeathHe died on 15 March 1951 in his residence, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.6
FuneralThe funeral was held on 17 March 1951 in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.7
BurialHe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. there is no known tombstone.7
There is no known tombstone.

Citations

  1. [S5172] Baptism Record - Louis William Wiggins, St. Mark's Anglican Church Records, Kensington, P.E.I., Book #2, Page 111. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Louis William Wiggins.
  2. [S10496] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #244, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll C_13162, Page 61. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S10497] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #130, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S10498] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #78, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S11918] 1921 Canada Census, Darnley, Prince Coiunty, Prince Edward Island, household of Jennett Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number: RG31; Folder Number: 104; Census Place: Princetown and Royalty, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Page Number: 1. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S11911] Louis Wiggins entry Death Record, RG19/s2/ss6: Death Registration books, 1951-1919, entry number 1206, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
  7. [S11912] Funeral, Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, (published 19 March 1951), page 2, column 5. Hereinafter cited as Journal.

Flora Annie Hope Wiggins1

F, #1881, b. 24 March 1881

Parents

FatherGeorge William Jacob Wiggins b. 13 January 1842, d. 5 April 1919
MotherJennett Hope b. 13 April 1847, d. 7 February 1926
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameFlora Annie Hope Wiggins was also known as Flora Annie Hope Fitzgerald.
NameShe was also known as Flora Wiggins.2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 39) were his wife Janet Hope (age 34), their children Mary (age 10) and Flora, recorded only as 'Baby' (age 1 month), George's mother Helen Diana Townshend (age 74), and Constance Hope (age 38), an older sister of Janet. George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.2
BirthShe was born on 24 March 1881, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 5 June 1881 in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.43738, -63.63568G; the officiating clergyman was T.B. Reagh.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 49) were his wife Jennett Hope (age 44), their children Mary (age 20), Flora, (age 10), Lewis/Louis (age 8) and Charles (age 4). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.3
MarriageShe married Jeoffrey Fitzgerald.
Principal 2She was living in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 1951.4

Partner with Jeoffrey Fitzgerald

Citations

  1. [S5171] Baptism Record - Flora Annie Hope Wiggins, St. Mark's Anglican Church Records, Kensington, P.E.I., Book #2, Page 108. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Flora Annie Hope Wiggins.
  2. [S10496] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #244, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll C_13162, Page 61. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S10497] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #130, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S11912] Funeral, Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, (published 19 March 1951), page 2, column 5. Hereinafter cited as Journal.

Mary Adelaide Wiggins1

F, #1884, b. 1871

Parents

FatherGeorge William Jacob Wiggins b. 13 January 1842, d. 5 April 1919
MotherJennett Hope b. 13 April 1847, d. 7 February 1926
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameMary Adelaide Wiggins was also known as Polly Wiggins.
NameShe was also known as Mary Adelaide Peake.2
NameShe was also known as Mary Wiggins.3
BirthShe was born in 1871, in Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1,4
BaptismShe was baptized on 30 May 1871 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.39397, -63.79075G; the officiating clergyman was J.W. Forsythe.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 39) were his wife Janet Hope (age 34), their children Mary (age 10) and Flora, recorded only as 'Baby' (age 1 month), George's mother Helen Diana Townshend (age 74), and Constance Hope (age 38), an older sister of Janet. George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.3
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 49) were his wife Jennett Hope (age 44), their children Mary (age 20), Flora, (age 10), Lewis/Louis (age 8) and Charles (age 4). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.5
EducationShe was studying in 1898.2
MarriageShe married Ernest Deblois Peake on 15 December 1898.2

Citations

  1. [S5173] Baptism Record - Mary Adelaide Wiggins, St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, P.E.I., Book #1, Page 24. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Mary Adelaide Wiggins.
  2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  3. [S10496] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #244, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll C_13162, Page 61. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S10087] 1881 Canada Census of Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #244, of James Wiggins, 1881, Microfilm image, LAC Roll C_13162, page 61. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S10497] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #130, of George Wiggins, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Roll T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Flora Townshend Wiggins1

F, #1885, b. 26 March 1851, d. 15 April 1881

Parents

FatherRev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins b. 13 August 1804, d. 27 May 1865
MotherHelen Diana Townshend b. 19 January 1806, d. 3 October 1881
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthFlora Townshend Wiggins was born on 26 March 1851, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "Flora Townshend daughter of the Rev. Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins D.L.L. Minister of this Parish and Helen Diana Townshend his wife born 26th March bapt. 27th April 1851."1
BaptismShe was baptized on 27 April 1851 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983, -63.811033G.1
DeathShe died on 15 April 1881 in her residence, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. she died on Good Friday.2
BurialShe was buried on 17 April 1881 in St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Inscription: Entered Into rest / Caroline Wiggins / Jan. 1878 / Flora T. Wiggins / On Good Friday 1881 / AE 30. / Helen Diana Wiggins / Mother of the Above Named Caroline / And Flora Entered Into Her Rest / Oct. 3, 1881 Aged 75 Years.3

Tombstone, Helen Diana Townshend (1806-1881), daughters Caroline (1836-1878) and Flora (1851-1881), St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Citations

  1. [S5231] Baptismal Record - Flora Townshend Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 202, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Flora Townshend Wiggins.
  2. [S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes,,,,, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication".
  3. [S5232] Cemetery Marker - Helen Diana Townshend. Helen Diana Townshend, Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 July 2004.

Caroline Maria Wiggins1

F, #1886, b. 2 June 1836, d. 31 January 1878

Parents

FatherRev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins b. 13 August 1804, d. 27 May 1865
MotherHelen Diana Townshend b. 19 January 1806, d. 3 October 1881
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameCaroline Maria Wiggins was also known as Carrie Wiggins.1
BirthShe was born on 2 June 1836, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "Caroline Maria, daughter of Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins of St. Eleanors, Clerk, and Helen Diana Townshend his wife, born 2nd bapt. 18th Aug. 1836. By the Bishop of Nova Scotia."2
BaptismShe was baptized on 18 August 1836 in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
DeathShe died on 31 January 1878 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. she died at the home of her uncle, the Right Honourable, Sir Louis H. Davies.1,3
BurialShe was buried in St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Inscription: Entered Into rest / Caroline Wiggins / Jan. 1878 / Flora T. Wiggins / On Good Friday 1881 / AE 30. / Helen Diana Wiggins / Mother of the Above Named Caroline / And Flora Entered Into Her Rest / Oct. 3, 1881 Aged 75 Years.3

Tombstone, Helen Diana Townshend (1806-1881), daughters Caroline (1836-1878) and Flora (1851-1881), St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Citations

  1. [S372] "Personal Communication", November 2001, Patricia (Townshend) Alnes, to David Arthur Walker; Personal Archives of Pat (Townshend) Alnes,,,,, Norway. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication".
  2. [S5154] Birth Record - Caroline Maria Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Birth Record - Caroline Maria Wiggins.
  3. [S5232] Cemetery Marker - Helen Diana Townshend. Helen Diana Townshend, Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 July 2004.

John Gerow1

M, #1889, b. 26 September 1797, d. 31 October 1875
Esther Wiggins (1798-1876) & John Gerow (1797-1875)

Parents

FatherIsaac Gerow b. Between 1761 and 1762, d. 5 April 1864
MotherSarah Lawson b. Between 1765 and 1766
Relationships2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthJohn Gerow was born on 26 September 1797, in Gagetown, Queens County, New BrunswickG.
MarriageHe married Esther Wiggins daughter of Jacob F. Wiggins, Esq., and Elizabeth Ruth Slocum, on 14 October 1817, in Waterborough, Queens County, New BrunswickG.1
DeathJohn Gerow died on 31 October 1875 in Gore (Gerow Gore?), Prince Edward County, Ontario, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the Stinson Family Cemetery, Prince Edward County, Ontario, CanadaG.

Children with Esther Wiggins b. 23 March 1799, d. 23 February 1886

SonWilliam Wiggins Gerow+ b. 14 March 1819, d. 1912
SonIsaac Gerow+ b. 1821, d. 1893
SonJacob Gerow b. About 1822
SonOliver Gerow b. 1823
SonJohn Lawson Gerow b. About 1825
SonEdward S. Gerow b. 1828
SonGideon Corey Gerow b. 1833
DaughterSarah E. Gerow b. About 1835
DaughterEsther A. Gerow+ b. 30 August 1838, d. 18 January 1926
SonAlbert Gerow b. 1839
DaughterCharlotte Matilda Gerow b. 1843
DaughterSarah Ann Gerow b. 1846

Citations

  1. [S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes, online http://nbgs.ca/firstfamilies/. Hereinafter cited as NBGS - First Families.