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Eleanor Compton Green¹

F, #1905, b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Parents

Father	Samual Green b. 1780, d. 8 February 1864
Mother	Elizabeth Cox b. 1778, d. 16 February 1854

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2 October 2024 08:31:39

Name	Eleanor Compton Green was also known as Eleanor Compton Wiggins.
Birth	She was born on 3 April 1817.¹
Marriage	She married James Gilbert Wiggins son of Jacob F. Wiggins, Esq., and Elizabeth Ruth Slocum, on 8 July 1840 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.²
Witness	Eleanor Compton Green was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of James Gilbert Wiggins in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household were his wife Eleanor (Green) and sons Samuel & James. His occupation was listed as a miller, and Samuel a carpenter. The family religion was Church of England.³ 1881 Canada Census, household of James Gilbert Wiggins (1815-1903), wife Eleanor (Green) and sons Samuel & James. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Death	She died on 15 September 1882 in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "Died Alberton, P.E.I., 15th inst., Elinor Wiggins w/o James G. Wiggins, Esq. and mother of late Rev. A.V. Wiggins, Rector of Westfield (Kings Co.) N.B., 68th year."^4,5
Burial	She was buried in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.42008, -63.81059G. Inscription: James G. Wiggins / Died / May 17, 1903. / AEt. 88 yrs. Left Side: In Memory of / James A. Wiggins, / Died / June 22, 1881, / Aged 20 yrs. Right Side: In Memory of / Eleanor Green / For 40 yrs. wife of / James G. Wiggins, / Died / Sept. 15, 1882, / Aged 65 yrs.⁴ Tombstone, James G. Wiggins (1815-1903), his wife Eleanor Green (1817-1882), their son James A. Wiggins (1861-1881). St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail Left inscription detail Right inscription detail

Children with James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903

Daughter	Virginia Esther Wiggins+ b. 25 September 1841, d. 4 December 1913
Daughter	Sara A. Wiggins+ b. 5 August 1843
Son	William James Wiggins b. 8 September 1845, d. 11 October 1865
Daughter	Elizabeth Wiggins b. 19 March 1848
Son	John Hensley Wiggins+ b. 25 May 1850
Son	Charles Wiggins+ b. 9 May 1852
Son	Rev. Abraham Valentine Wiggins+ b. 14 February 1855
Daughter	Helen Mehetable Wiggins b. 11 October 1857, d. 24 May 1887
Son	Samuel Harry Wiggins+ b. 3 October 1859, d. 20 August 1920
Son	James Albert Wiggins b. 9 February 1864, d. 22 June 1881

Citations

[S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes, online http://nbgs.ca/firstfamilies/. Hereinafter cited as NBGS - First Families.
[S5164] James Gilbert Wiggins & Eleanor Compton Green marriage, in Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866.
[S4045] 1881 Canada Census - James Gilbert Wiggins, Household 337, James Gilbert Wiggins, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 82. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S3031] Marker Inscription for James Gilbert Wiggins. James Gilbert Wiggins, Marker Inscription for James Gilbert Wiggins; David A. Walker, 15 August 2002.
[S11916] Death, Daily News, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, (published 20 September 1882), Daniel F. Johnson, Newspaper Vital Statistics, Volume 58, Number 279. Hereinafter cited as Daily News.

Sara A. Wiggins¹

F, #1907, b. 5 August 1843

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Parents

Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Sara A. Wiggins was also known as Sara A. Taylor.¹
Name	She was also known as Sara A. Wright.
Name	She was also known as Sally Wiggins.²
Name	She was also known as Sara A. Hopper.²
Birth	She was born on 5 August 1843, in Grand Lake, Queens County, New BrunswickG.³
Marriage	She married first Isaac C. B. Taylor on 19 November 1861 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G. "Isaac C.B. Taylor of St. Eleanors Bachelor and Sarah A. Wiggins Spinster of St. Eleanors, were married by license at St. Eleanors on Tuesday the 19th day of November 1861. By me Herbert Read, D.D., Rector. Witnesses: Virginia E. Wiggins (Sarah's sister), Geo. W.J. Wiggins (Sarah's 1st cousin).". "Isaac C.B. Taylor of St. Eleanors Bachelor and Sarah A. Wiggins Spinster of St. Eleanors, were married by license at St. Eleanors on Tuesday the 19th day of November 1861. By me Herbert Read, D.D., Rector. Witnesses: Virginia E. Wiggins (Sarah's sister), Geo. W.J. Wiggins (Sarah's 1st cousin)."¹
Marriage	She married second Henry Hopper.²
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Henry Hopper, as his wife, in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Henry Hopper (age 40) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 35), their children, Caroline (age 5) & James (age 3), and children of Sarah by her second marriage, Frank Taylor (age 19), Eleanor Taylor (age 17), Minnie Taylor (age 15) & MArgaret (age 13). Henry was a carpenter, Frank a machinist. Henry & Sarah were Baptists, Frank was a Methodist, the remaining children were Anglican.⁴
Marriage	She married third Nelson Nathaniel Wright son of Job Wright and Ethelinda Wright, After 1881 she was listed in the 1881 census with her second husband, Henry Hopper. Sarah and Nathaniel had one son.^2,5
Death	Sara A. Wiggins died in western CanadaG.²
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 27 April 1891 in the household of Nelson Nathaniel Wright, as his wife, in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Nathaniel (age 52) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 47), their son Gordon (age 3), and Sarah's son by her second husband, James Hopper (age 14). Nathaniel was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.⁶
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Nelson Nathaniel Wright, as his wife, in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Nathaniel (age 61) were his wife, Sarah Wiggins (age 51), their son Gordon (age 13), Sarah's son by her second husband, Arthur Hopper (age 26), and his wife Emily (age 26). Nathaniel was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.⁷

Children with Isaac C. B. Taylor

Daughter	Eleanor Taylor b. 1854
Son	Frank Taylor b. About 1862
Daughter	Ellen Alexandra Taylor
Daughter	Bertha Marion Taylor b. 18 December 1865

Children with Henry Hopper b. 1841

Daughter	Minnie Taylor b. About 1866
Daughter	Maggie Taylor b. About 1868
Daughter	Caroline Gertrude Hopper b. 24 November 1874
Son	James Arthur Hopper b. 15 November 1877, d. 11 March 1904

Child with Nelson Nathaniel Wright b. 10 January 1839, d. 8 September 1908

Son	Gordon Wright b. 1 March 1888

Citations

[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.
[S2658] Nancy E. Neal, A United Empire Loyalist Family, The Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: Crescent Isle Publishers, 2006), p. 203. Hereinafter cited as A United Empire Loyalist Family, the Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
[S13713] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #338, of Henry Hopper, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel C-13162, Page 82. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 50. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S13712] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #173, of Nathaniel Wright, 27 April 1891, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6383, Page 41. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S13714] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #101, of Nathaniel Wright, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

William James Wiggins¹

M, #1908, b. 8 September 1845, d. 11 October 1865

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Parents

Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Name	William James Wiggins was also known as William Wiggins.²
Birth	He was born on 8 September 1845, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "William James son of James Gilbert Wiggins of St. Eleanors and Eleanor Compton Green his wife, born 8th September bapt. 19th October 1845."¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 19 October 1845 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.¹
Death	He died on 11 October 1865.²
Burial	He was buried in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.42013, -63.81051G. This stone is to the right of his parents' stone. Inscription: In memory of / William J. / oldest son of James G. & Eleanor / Wiggins / Died / Oct. 11, 1865 / AET. 20.² Tombstone, William J. Wiggins. Wiggins (1845-1865). St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S5220] Baptismal Record - William James Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 172, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - William James Wiggins.
[S3032] Marker Inscription for William J. Wiggins. William J. Wiggins, Marker Inscription for William J. Wiggins; David A. Walker, 15 August 2002.

Elizabeth Wiggins¹

F, #1909, b. 19 March 1848

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Parents

Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Elizabeth Wiggins was born on 19 March 1848, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "Elizabeth daughter of James Gilbert Wiggins of St. Eleanors and Eleanor Compton Green his wife born 19th March bapt. 7th May 1848."¹
Baptism	She was baptized on 7 May 1848 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG; the officiating clergyman was A.V.G. Wiggins.¹

Citations

[S5227] Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 187, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Wiggins.

John Hensley Wiggins¹

M, #1910, b. 25 May 1850

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Parents

Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	29 April 2024 10:36:18

Name	John Hensley Wiggins was also known as John Wiggins.²
Birth	He was born, in CanadaG.²
Birth	He was born on 25 May 1850, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "John Hensley son of James Gilbert Wiggins of St. Eleanors and Eleanor Green his wife born _________ bapt. 14 July 1850."¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 14 July 1850 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.¹
Marriage	He married Sarah Davis Williams daughter of William S. Williams and Charlotte Green, on 2 November 1873, in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983, -63.811033G. the officiating clergyman was J.W. Forsythe, Rector of St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors.^3,2 Marriage record, John H. Wiggins & Sarah Williams, 2 November 1873.

Child with Sarah Davis Williams d. 18 May 1925

Son	William Davis Wiggins b. 20 October 1871, d. 15 March 1927

Citations

[S5230] Baptismal Record - John Hensley Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 198, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - John Hensley Wiggins.
[S10083] Death Record, Minnesota Deaths & Burials, 1835-1990, William D. Wiggins entry. FHL microfilm 2,223,136.Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City,, Utah, U.S.A. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
[S10085] , John H. Wiggins & Sarah Williams marriage, in Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, FHL GS Film Number 001630094, Digital Folder Number 004594920, Image Number 00192, St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983,-63.811033. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.

Charles Wiggins¹

M, #1912, b. 9 May 1852

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Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	Charles Wiggins was born on 9 May 1852, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "Charles son of James & Eleanor Wiggins Farmer of St. Eleanors Lot 17, born May 9th 1852, bapt. June 13 1852. J.H. Read, minister."¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 13 June 1852 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.¹
Marriage	He married Sarah Bea Locke on 20 July 1875, in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268, -64.06454G. they were married by license. The officiating clergyman was Charles W. Hamilton, Methodist minister. Witnesses were Charles A. Wiggins & John Locke. Recorded 20 March 1876.^2,3

Children with Sarah Bea Locke

Daughter	Susan Gertrude Wiggins b. 20 July 1876
Daughter	Lucy Wiggins b. 15 February 1878
Daughter	Frederick Wiggins b. 5 July 1880

Citations

[S5235] Baptismal Record - Charles Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 204, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Charles Wiggins.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
[S6822] , (20 July 1875), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878), Page 155, Charles Wiggins & Sarah Locke. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.

Susan Gertrude Wiggins¹

F, #1913, b. 20 July 1876

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Father	Charles Wiggins b. 9 May 1852
Mother	Sarah Bea Locke

Relationships	3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	Susan Gertrude Wiggins was born on 20 July 1876, in residence, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.¹
Baptism	She was baptized on 12 August 1880 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was R.W. Dyer.¹

Citations

[S5236] Baptismal Record - Susan Gertrude Wiggins, Book 1, Page 60, St. Peters Anglican Church Records, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Susan Gertrude Wiggins.

Lucy Wiggins¹

F, #1914, b. 15 February 1878

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Father	Charles Wiggins b. 9 May 1852
Mother	Sarah Bea Locke

Relationships	3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	Lucy Wiggins was born on 15 February 1878, in residence, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.¹
Baptism	She was baptized on 12 August 1880 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was R.W. Dyer.¹

Citations

[S5238] Baptismal Record - Lucy Wiggins, Book 1, Page 60, St. Peters Anglican Church Records, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Lucy Wiggins.

Frederick Wiggins¹

F, #1915, b. 5 July 1880

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Father	Charles Wiggins b. 9 May 1852
Mother	Sarah Bea Locke

Relationships	3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	Frederick Wiggins was born on 5 July 1880, in residence, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.¹
Baptism	She was baptized on 12 August 1880 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was R.W. Dyer.¹

Citations

[S5237] Baptismal Record - Frederick Wiggins, Book 1, Page 60, St. Peters Anglican Church Records, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Frederick Wiggins.

Rev. Abraham Valentine Wiggins

M, #1916, b. 14 February 1855

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Parents

Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	Rev. Abraham Valentine Wiggins was born on 14 February 1855, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "Abraham Valentine son of James & Eleanor Wiggins, Farmer, Mill Wright, St. Eleanors, bapt. 25 March 1855. J.H. Read."¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 25 March 1855 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G; the officiating clergyman was J.H. Read.¹
Graduation	He graduated from University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New BrunswickG, {para}.²
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Westfield, Kings County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. he was a Church of England clergyman, and lodger in the household of Alexander Woodman.³
Marriage	He married Ada H. Reading.
Minister	He officiated at the marriage of James Gilbert Wiggins and Eliza A. Ballentine.⁴

Child with Ada H. Reading

Daughter

Ethel Gertrude Wiggins d. 1952

Citations

[S5243] Baptismal Record - Abraham Valentine Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 213, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Abraham Valentine Wiggins.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
[S5174] 1881 Canada Census - Abraham Wiggins, Household #22, 1881, Microfilm C-13180, p. 5. Westfield, Kings County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes, online http://nbgs.ca/firstfamilies/. Hereinafter cited as NBGS - First Families.

Ethel Gertrude Wiggins

F, #1917, d. 1952

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Father	Rev. Abraham Valentine Wiggins b. 14 February 1855
Mother	Ada H. Reading

Relationships	3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	14 April 2024 11:53:31

Name	Ethel Gertrude Wiggins was also known as Ethel Gertrude Skinner.
Birth	She was born, in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.¹
Residence	She lived in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.
Death	She died in 1952.¹

Citations

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

Helen Mehetable Wiggins^1,2

F, #1918, b. 11 October 1857, d. 24 May 1887

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Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Name	Helen Mehetable Wiggins was also known as Helen Mehetable Beairsto.³
Birth	She was born on 11 October 1857, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.424664, -63.810632G.³
Marriage	She married Dr. James Beairsto on 19 December 1877.³
Death	She died on 24 May 1887.²
Burial	She was buried in Old Dock Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80938, -64.08292G. Inscription: In / Memory of / Helen M. Wiggins / Beloved wife of / James Beairsto M.D. / Died / May 24, 1887 / AEt. 29. / - / Her sun is gone down / While it was yet day.² Tombstone, Helen M. Wiggins. Old Dock Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail.

Partner with Dr. James Beairsto

Citations

[S5247] Baptismal Record - Helen Mehetable Wiggins, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 220, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Helen Mehetable Wiggins.
[S3427] Cemetery Marker: Helen M. Wiggins. Helen M. Wiggins, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, July 2005.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Samuel Harry Wiggins¹

M, #1922, b. 3 October 1859, d. 20 August 1920

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Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Name	Samuel Harry Wiggins was also known as Samuel Wiggins.^2,3
Birth	He was born on 3 October 1859, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "Samuel Harry son of James & Eleanor Wiggins, Farmer St. Eleanors. Born 3rd Oct. 1859, Bapt. Feb 19th 1860. J.H. Read."¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 19 February 1860 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J.H. Read.¹
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of James Gilbert Wiggins in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household were his wife Eleanor (Green) and sons Samuel & James. His occupation was listed as a miller, and Samuel a carpenter. The family religion was Church of England.⁴ 1881 Canada Census, household of James Gilbert Wiggins (1815-1903), wife Eleanor (Green) and sons Samuel & James. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Marriage	Samuel Harry Wiggins married first Sarah Anne Wells daughter of Robert Wells and Anne, on 14 September 1882 in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, they were married by license, by Rev. R. W. Dyer of Alberton. Samuel Wiggins (B) and Sarah Wells (S). Witnesses were Asa Wells, Henry Wells and Robert McGregor. The marriage was recorded 9 Nov. 1883.^5,6
Marriage	Samuel Harry Wiggins married second Sarah Clark Haywood on 23 August 1898.⁷
Death	He died on 20 August 1920.⁷
Burial	He was buried in Dudley, MassachusettsG.⁷

Children with Sarah Anne Wells b. 15 November 1859, d. 22 May 1897

Son	Asa Frederick Wiggins+ b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965
Daughter	Annie Olive Wiggins+ b. 21 November 1885
Son	Roy Wiggins b. 31 May 1889

Partner with Sarah Clark Haywood b. 23 October 1861, d. 27 July 1951

Citations

[S5249] Baptismal Record - Samuel Harry Glover, Acc. 2630, Book 1, Page 226, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Samuel Harry Glover.
[S11934] Baptismal Record, Asa Frederick Wiggins, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; St. Peter's Anglican Church Records, Alberton; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 69. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S11939] Baptismal Record, Roy Wiggins, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; St. Peter's Anglican Church Records, Alberton; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 83. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S4045] 1881 Canada Census - James Gilbert Wiggins, Household 337, James Gilbert Wiggins, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 82. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S6489] Marriage Register Book - Samuel Wiggins & Sarah Wells, Samuel Wiggins & Sarah Wells marriage, 14 September 1882, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Vital Statistics R.G. 19, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries 3 Marriage Registers, Vol. 10 1878-1888.
[S4711] Cemetery Marker: Sarah Anne Wells. Sarah Anne Wells, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 5 July 2010.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Asa Frederick Wiggins¹

M, #1923, b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965

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Father	Samuel Harry Wiggins b. 3 October 1859, d. 20 August 1920
Mother	Sarah Anne Wells b. 15 November 1859, d. 22 May 1897

Relationships	3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	Asa Frederick Wiggins was born on 21 June 1883, in residence; Lone Road, Miminigash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.²
Baptism	He was baptized on 5 August 1883 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was R.W. Dyer.²
Marriage	He married Bertha May Conklin in 1906.¹
Death	He died on 9 February 1965.¹

Children with Bertha May Conklin b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968

Daughter	Olive Elizabeth Wiggins b. 6 August 1907, d. 11 February 1972
Son	Asa Garfield Wiggins b. 1 September 1909
Daughter	Elsie Ruth Wiggins b. January 1912, d. August 1912
Daughter	Marion Ruth Wiggins+ b. 23 August 1913, d. 27 January 1969
Son	Harold Frederick Wiggins b. 9 March 1922, d. 26 March 1922
Son	Donald Frederick Wiggins b. 19 September 1925

Citations

[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
[S11934] Baptismal Record, Asa Frederick Wiggins, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; St. Peter's Anglican Church Records, Alberton; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 69. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Annie Olive Wiggins

F, #1924, b. 21 November 1885

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Parents

Father	Samuel Harry Wiggins b. 3 October 1859, d. 20 August 1920
Mother	Sarah Anne Wells b. 15 November 1859, d. 22 May 1897

Relationships	3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 June 2017 00:00:00

Name	Annie Olive Wiggins was also known as Annie Olive Haywood.¹
Birth	She was born on 21 November 1885, in residence, Miminigash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.²
Baptism	She was baptized on 27 June 1886 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG; the officiating clergyman was C. O'Meara.²
Marriage	She married Oliver Garfield Haywood on 17 July 1907.¹

Children with Oliver Garfield Haywood b. 23 July 1882, d. 11 April 1961

Son	Harry Hubert Haywood b. 17 April 1908
Daughter	Verna Claire Haywood b. 27 February 1910
Son	Oliver Garfield Haywood b. 29 November 1911

Citations

[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
[S11935] Baptismal Record, Annie Olive Wiggins, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; St. Peter's Anglican Church Records, Alberton; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 73. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Roy Wiggins¹

M, #1925, b. 31 May 1889

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Parents

Father	Samuel Harry Wiggins b. 3 October 1859, d. 20 August 1920
Mother	Sarah Anne Wells b. 15 November 1859, d. 22 May 1897

Relationships	3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	Roy Wiggins was born on 31 May 1889, in Centre Line Road, Miminegash, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 25 August 1889 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was J.M. Forbes.¹
Marriage	He married Emma Mae Selkirk on 25 December 1913.²

Partner with Emma Mae Selkirk b. 18 April 1894

Citations

[S11939] Baptismal Record, Roy Wiggins, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; St. Peter's Anglican Church Records, Alberton; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 83. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

James Albert Wiggins

M, #1926, b. 9 February 1864, d. 22 June 1881

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Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eleanor Compton Green b. 3 April 1817, d. 15 September 1882

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Birth	James Albert Wiggins was born on 9 February 1864, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 1 May 1864 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.419983, -63.811033G; James Gilbert Wiggins was a carpenter and farmer at the time of his son's baptism.²
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of James Gilbert Wiggins in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household were his wife Eleanor (Green) and sons Samuel & James. His occupation was listed as a miller, and Samuel a carpenter. The family religion was Church of England.³ 1881 Canada Census, household of James Gilbert Wiggins (1815-1903), wife Eleanor (Green) and sons Samuel & James. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Death	James Albert Wiggins died on 22 June 1881.⁴
Burial	He was buried in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.42008, -63.81059G. Inscription: James G. Wiggins / Died / May 17, 1903. / AEt. 88 yrs. Left Side: In Memory of / James A. Wiggins, / Died / June 22, 1881, / Aged 20 yrs. Right Side: In Memory of / Eleanor Green / For 40 yrs. wife of / James G. Wiggins, / Died / Sept. 15, 1882, / Aged 65 yrs.⁴ Tombstone, James G. Wiggins (1815-1903), his wife Eleanor Green (1817-1882), their son James A. Wiggins (1861-1881). St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail Left inscription detail Right inscription detail

Citations

[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
[S3935] Baptismal Record: James Albert Wiggins, Acc. 2630, p. 245. Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866 - Public Records & Archives Office, P.E.I.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: James Albert Wiggins.
[S4045] 1881 Canada Census - James Gilbert Wiggins, Household 337, James Gilbert Wiggins, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 82. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S3031] Marker Inscription for James Gilbert Wiggins. James Gilbert Wiggins, Marker Inscription for James Gilbert Wiggins; David A. Walker, 15 August 2002.

Jane Landale Wiggins¹

F, #1927, b. 11 February 1885, d. About 1962

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Father	James Gilbert Wiggins b. 13 March 1815, d. 17 May 1903
Mother	Eliza A. Ballentine b. 3 April 1843

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Name	Jane Landale Wiggins was also known as Jane Landale Crousse.²
Name	She was also known as Janie Wiggins.³
Name	She was also known as Jane Landale Crouse.²
Birth	She was born on 11 February 1885, in her residence, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Baptism	She was baptized on 1 March 1886 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397, -63.79075G; the officiating clergyman was Klement Richardson.¹
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 6 April 1891 in the household of James Gilbert Wiggins in Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household were his second wife Eliza (Ballentine) and daughter Jane (by this second marriage).³ 1891 Canada Census, household of James Gilbert Wiggins (1815-1903), second wife Eliza (Ballentine) and daughter Janie (by this second marriage). Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1901 in the household of James Gilbert Wiggins in Lot 4, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household were his wife Eliza and daughter Jane. His occupation was entered as farmer. The family religion was Church of England.⁴ 1901 Canada Census, household of James Gilbert Wiggins (1815-1903), wife Eliza (Ballentine) and daughter Jane (by this second marriage). Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Marriage	She married William Harris Crouse on 26 December 1906, in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268, -64.06454G. Jane Landale (Wiggins) and William Harris Crousse had 12 children, many of whom died young.²
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1911 in the household of Eliza A. Ballentine in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Eliza was a widow at this time. Included in the household were her daughter Jane, son-in-law Harris Crouse and grandson James.⁵ 1911 Canada Census, household of Eliza (Ballentine) Wiggins (1843-?), daughter Jane, son-in-law Harris and grandson James. Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Death	Jane Landale Wiggins died About 1962.²

Child with William Harris Crouse b. June 1881

Son	James Irving Crouse b. May 1908

Citations

[S11938] Baptismal Record, Jane Landale Wiggins, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 176. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
[S4046] 1891 Canada Census - James Gilbert Wiggins, Household 167, James Gilbert Wiggins, 6 April 1891, Microfilm, Microfilm T-6382, Page 44. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S4047] 1901 Canada Census - James Gilbert Wiggins, Household 104, James Gilbert Wiggins, 1 June 1901, Microfilm, Microfilm, Page 12. Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S4044] 1911 Canada Census - Eliza Wiggins, Household 37, Eliza Wiggins, 1 June 1911, Microfilm. Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Olive Elizabeth Wiggins¹

F, #1928, b. 6 August 1907, d. 11 February 1972

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Father	Asa Frederick Wiggins b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965
Mother	Bertha May Conklin b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Olive Elizabeth Wiggins was also known as Olive Elizabeth Bayliss.¹
Birth	She was born on 6 August 1907, in Sloatsburgh, New York, USAG.¹
Death	She died on 11 February 1972.¹

Citations

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

Asa Garfield Wiggins¹

M, #1929, b. 1 September 1909

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Father	Asa Frederick Wiggins b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965
Mother	Bertha May Conklin b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Asa Garfield Wiggins was also known as Gar Wiggins.¹
Birth	He was born on 1 September 1909, in Sloatsburgh, New York, USAG.¹

Citations

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

Elsie Ruth Wiggins¹

F, #1932, b. January 1912, d. August 1912

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Father	Asa Frederick Wiggins b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965
Mother	Bertha May Conklin b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Elsie Ruth Wiggins was born in January 1912, in Sloatsburgh, New York, USAG.¹
Death	She died in August 1912 in Sloatsburgh, New York, USAG.¹
Burial	She was buried in August 1912 in Believed buried in Charles Conklin plot, Sloatsburg, New York, USAG.¹

Citations

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

Marion Ruth Wiggins¹

F, #1933, b. 23 August 1913, d. 27 January 1969

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Parents

Father	Asa Frederick Wiggins b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965
Mother	Bertha May Conklin b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	17 August 2002 00:00:00

Name	Marion Ruth Wiggins was also known as Marion Ruth Sweeney.¹
Birth	She was born on 23 August 1913.¹
Marriage	She married John Eastman Sweeney on 5 April 1933.¹
Death	She died on 27 January 1969.¹

Child with John Eastman Sweeney b. 19 March 1912, d. 14 March 1965

Daughter

Janet Ruth Sweeney b. 20 July 1935, d. 20 July 1935

Citations

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

Janet Ruth Sweeney¹

F, #1935, b. 20 July 1935, d. 20 July 1935

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Father	John Eastman Sweeney b. 19 March 1912, d. 14 March 1965
Mother	Marion Ruth Wiggins b. 23 August 1913, d. 27 January 1969

Relationships	5th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	17 August 2002 00:00:00

Birth	Janet Ruth Sweeney was born on 20 July 1935.¹
Death	She died on 20 July 1935.¹

Citations

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

Harold Frederick Wiggins¹

M, #1948, b. 9 March 1922, d. 26 March 1922

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Father	Asa Frederick Wiggins b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965
Mother	Bertha May Conklin b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	12 July 2015 00:00:00

Birth	Harold Frederick Wiggins was born on 9 March 1922.¹
Death	He died on 26 March 1922.¹

Citations

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

Donald Frederick Wiggins¹

M, #1949, b. 19 September 1925

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Parents

Father	Asa Frederick Wiggins b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965
Mother	Bertha May Conklin b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	17 August 2002 00:00:00

Birth

Donald Frederick Wiggins was born on 19 September 1925.¹

Citations

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