David WIGGINS

Male 1838 - 1909  (71 years)


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  • Name David WIGGINS 
    Born 30 Sep 1838  Canada West Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 11 Dec 1909  Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I111  David Falconer Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Aug 2020 

    Family Mary MCGILL
              b. 1 Oct 1842, Chingacousy Twp., Peel Co. Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 27 Oct 1901, Esquesing Township, Halton County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Married 22 Mar 1864  Halton County, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Mary Elizabeth WIGGINS
              b. Abt 1857, Chingacousy Twp., Peel Co. Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
     2. John WIGGINS
              b. Abt 1867
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
     3. James WIGGINS
              b. 9 Jun 1869
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
     4. David WIGGINS
              b. 10 Dec 1870
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
     5. William Thomas WIGGINS
              b. Abt 1884
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
     6. Samuel E. WIGGINS
              b. 30 Aug 1878
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
     7. Albert WIGGINS
              b. 25 Feb 1880
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
     8. Robert WIGGINS
              b. 7 Aug 1882
              d. UNKNOWN  [natural]
    Last Modified 8 Aug 2020 
    Family ID F60  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Information about age and birthplace is from 1871 Cingacousy census listing. [Film C-9958, Peel (039) district, Chingacousy (D) subdistrict, division 6, page 10.]

      The marriage record shows David's parents as John and Elizabeth.

      The 1871 census shows the family in the Caledon sub-district of the Cardwell district. David Wiggins was age 30, a farmer, born in Ontario, Presbyterian, of Irish blood. Also listed were their children, John, 4, James, 2 and David, 4 months.

      The 1881 census of Esquesing Twp. in Halton County showed the family, including William Thomas, 7, Samuel C., 3, and Albert W, 1. Also living with them was Robert Wiggins, age 38.

      The 1891 census of Chingacousy Twp., Peel County shows th newest child, Robert, age 8, along with all the other children.

      The 1901 census shows David and Mary living in the City of Guelph, with their sons James M., 32, Samuel E., 22, Albert W., 21, and Robert A., 18. David and his son James were listed as farmers. Samuel was a dry goods clerk. Albert was a machinist. Robert was a printer.

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] 1901 census of Canada.

    2. [S23] Ontario death records 1869-1938.

    3. [S25] "The "Clan" McClure: Historical Highlights" by J.B. Gilchrist, 2009.