Thomas Wiggins (1822 - 1892)

Born 1822 in Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine (Howe) Wiggins — married 20 Feb 1844 in Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England

Descendants

Died 18 Dec 1892 at about age 70 in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Thomas was born in 1822. ^[1]

He married Catherine in Feb 1844. ^[2]

He came to Australia in 1856 with his wife and 3 children. They travelled on the Herald and arrived on 20 Aug. ^[3]

He passed away in 1892. ^[4]

Obituary, The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser (NSW : 1856 - 1861; 1863 - 1889; 1891 - 1954) 20 December 1892: 5. Web. 20 Jun 2016 Death.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Wiggins, which sad event took place at bis residence. Marsh street, yesterday. The deceased, who was 71 years of age, was a very old resident of New England, and had a large circle of friends and relatives, who will be sorry to hear of his demise. The funeral will move from his late residence at 10 o'clock this morning for the Wesleyan Church and cemetery.

Sources

1. ↑ 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place

   Thomas Wiggins Head Married Male 29 1822 Farm Labourer Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England

   Cath'Ne Wiggins Wife Married Female 24 1827 - Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England

   John Wiggins Son Unmarried Male 6 1845 - Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England

   Mary A Wiggins Daughter Unmarried Female 3 1848 - Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England

   Eliz'Th Wiggins Daughter Unmarried Female 1 1850 - Newport, Buckinghamshire, England

2. ↑ England Marriages 1538-1973

   First name(s) Thomas

   Last name Wiggins

   Name note -

   Marriage year 1844

   Marriage date 20 Feb 1844

   Marriage place Pavenham

   Father's first name(s) William

   Father's last name Wiggins

   Spouse's first name(s) Catherine

   Spouse's last name How

   Spouse's father's first name(s) James

   Spouse's father's last name How

   County Bedfordshire

   Country England

3. ↑ State Records of NSW http://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5316/4_4793/Herald_22%20Aug%201856/4_479300151.jpg&No=6
4. ↑ BDM NSW WIGGINS THOMAS 2134/1892 / father WILLIAM / mother UNKNOWN / district ARMIDALE

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