Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

An ongoing family history research project by David A. Walker

Person Page 920

Bertha May Conklin1

F, #45954, b. 26 October 1887, d. 15 January 1968
Pedigree Link
RelationshipsPartner of Asa Frederick Wiggins (3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 12 March 2001 00:00:00
NameBertha May Conklin was also known as Bertha May Wiggins.1
BirthShe was born on 26 October 1887.1
MarriageShe married Asa Frederick Wiggins, son of Samuel Harry Wiggins and Sarah Anne Wells. in 1906.1
DeathBertha May Conklin died on 15 January 1968.1

Children with Asa Frederick Wiggins b. 21 June 1883, d. 9 February 1965

DaughterOlive Elizabeth Wiggins b. 6 August 1907, d. 11 February 1972
SonAsa Garfield Wiggins b. 1 September 1909
DaughterElsie Ruth Wiggins b. January 1912, d. August 1912
DaughterMarion Ruth Wiggins+ b. 23 August 1913, d. 27 January 1969
SonHarold Frederick Wiggins b. 9 March 1922, d. 26 March 1922
SonDonald Frederick Wiggins b. 19 September 1925

Citations

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

Oliver Garfield Haywood1

M, #45955, b. 23 July 1882, d. 11 April 1961
Pedigree Link
RelationshipsPartner of Annie Olive Wiggins (3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 9 September 2026 17:27:06
BirthOliver Garfield Haywood was born on 23 July 1882, in CanadaG.2,3
MarriageHe married Annie Olive Wiggins, daughter of Samuel Harry Wiggins and Sarah Anne Wells. on 17 July 1907, in Sloatsburg, New York, USAG.2,3
CensusOliver Garfield Haywood appeared on the census on 18 April 1910 as Head of Household in Woodbury, Orange County, New York, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 27) were his wife Olive (age 24) and their children Harry (age 2), Verna (age 1). Oliver was a house carpenter at a mill shop. Anna was a bookkeeper, at home.4
CensusHe appeared on the census on 15 January 1920 as Head of Household in Newark Ward 11, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 37) were his wife Olive (age 34) and their children Harry (age 11), Verna (age 9) and Oliver Jr. (age 8). Oliver was a house carpenter.5
CensusHe appeared on the census on 14 April 1930 as Head of Household in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 47) were his wife Anna (age 43), children Harry (age 21), Oliver (age 18), Thelma (age 8), Verna (age 20), her husband Arthur H. Coe (age 22) and their son Charles W. Coe (age 3 months). Oliver was a building contractor. Harry & Oliver Jr. were clerks at an insurance office. Arthur worked at a bank.6
CensusHe appeared on the census on 2 April 1940 as Head of Household in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 57) were his wife Olive (age 54), children Verna (age 30), Thelma (age 18) and Verna's son Charles W. Coe (age 10). Oliver was a carpenter. Verna was a stenographer with the civil service.7
CensusHe appeared on the census on 28 April 1950 as Head of Household in South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Oliver (age 67) were his wife Olive (age 64) and their daughter Verna (age 40). Oliver was a carpenter with his own business, doing private jobs. Verna was a stenographer.8
DeathHe died on 11 April 1961.3
BurialHe was buried in Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USAG.9

Children with Annie Olive Wiggins b. 21 November 1885, d. 23 November 1982

SonHarry Hubert Haywood b. 17 April 1908
DaughterVerna Claire Haywood b. 27 February 1910, d. 25 April 2001
SonOliver Garfield ("Ollie") Haywood, Jr. b. 29 November 1911, d. 25 May 2002
DaughterThelma J. Haywood b. 1921, d. 10 February 2020

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  2. [S21395] Oliver G. Haywood & Annie O. Wiggins, (17 July 1907), New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967: Certificate Number 15846. Hereinafter cited as New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  3. [S21396] Mrs. Ralph Buzzell, U.S., Family History Books. Hereinafter cited as Wiggins.
  4. [S21400] 1910 United States Federal Census, Woodbury, Orange, New York, USA, household of Oliver G Haywood, 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_1061, Page 3b. Enumeration District 0092.
  5. [S21399] 1920 United States Federal Census, Newark Ward 11, Essex, New Jersey, household of Oliver Haywood, 1920, digital copy of original census page, Roll T625_1035, Page 1A. Enumeration District 330.
  6. [S21394] 1930 United States Federal Census, household of Oliver G. Haywood, 14 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 2341078, Page 1B. South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.
  7. [S21397] 1940 United States Federal Census, South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, household of Oliver Haywood, 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-02340, Page 1B. Enumeration District 7-348.
  8. [S21398] 1950 United States Federal Census, South Orange, Essex, New Jersey, USA, household of Oliver G Haywood, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 5832, Page 76. Enumeration District 7-340.
  9. [S21401] Find a Grave, Oliver Garfield Haywood Sr., Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211511649/oliver_garfield-haywood: accessed 9 Sep 2026), memorial page for Oliver Garfield Haywood Sr. (23 Jul 1882–11 Apr 1961), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211511649, citing Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Isabella Wiggins (contributor 49319067).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Emma Mae Selkirk1

F, #45956, b. 18 April 1894
Pedigree Link
RelationshipsPartner of Roy Wiggins (3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameEmma Mae Selkirk was also known as Emma Mae Wiggins.1
BirthShe was born on 18 April 1894, in Highland Mills, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Roy Wiggins, son of Samuel Harry Wiggins and Sarah Anne Wells. on 25 December 1913.1

Partner with Roy Wiggins b. 31 May 1889

Citations

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

Abigail Follett1

F, #45958
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 9 April 2023 00:00:00
NameAbigail Follett was also known as Abigail Wiggins.1
MarriageShe married Andrew Wiggins, son of Andrew Wiggin and Hannah Bradstreet. on 2 September 1697, in Dover, New Hampshire, USAG.2

Children with Andrew Wiggins b. 6 January 1672, d. About 1757

SonBradstreet Wiggin b. 1 February 1713
SonNicholas Wiggin b. 10 June 1716

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  2. [S18238] Abigail Follet & Andrew Wiggin, ((Marriage Date 2 September 1697)), American Marriages Before 1699, Marriage Place: Dover, New Hampshire Record ID: 2081::3326. Hereinafter cited as American Marriages Before 1699.

Stella Mae Ferris1

F, #45982, b. 1891, d. 1981
Pedigree Link
RelationshipsPartner of Arnold Lee Wiggins (3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 14 November 2008 00:00:00
NameStella Mae Ferris was also known as Stella Mae Wiggins.1
BirthShe was born in 1891.1
MarriageShe married Arnold Lee Wiggins, son of James Briggs Wiggins and Elizabeth Orchard.1
DeathStella Mae Ferris died in 1981.1
BurialShe was buried in Young's Cove United Church Cemetery, Young's Cove, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1

Children with Arnold Lee Wiggins b. 29 October 1886, d. 1969

DaughterAlice Grace Elizabeth Wiggins b. 8 October 1907, d. 14 June 1961
DaughterEllen A. Elaine Wiggins b. 9 April 1910, d. 16 October 1959
DaughterBertha Provelia Wiggins b. 17 September 1912
SonWilfred Dow Wiggins b. 18 February 1919

Citations

  1. [S3330] Young's Cove United Church Cemetery, Young's Cove, Queens County, New Brunswick. Arnold Lee Wiggins, Tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 6 July 2004.