Amerilla Elizabeth Wiggins

ID # 7968, (1859-1945)
FatherRobert Wiggins (1819-)
MotherMartha Maria Merigold (1823-1885)
BirthAmerilla Elizabeth Wiggins was born on 27 March 1859 at Canada West. 
MarriageShe married George Henry Carter on 21 December 1881 at Burford Twp., Brant Co..
Mrge reg. 001306-82 Burford Twp., Brant Co.
George Henry Carter, 25, bachelor, yeoman, Methodist Church of Canada. Born Ontario, residing Burford Township. Parents Samuel Carter and Cynthia Graham.
Amarilla Elizabeth Wiggins, 22, spinster, Methodist Church of Canada. Born Ontario, residing Burford. Parents Robert Wiggins and Martha Marigold.
Witnesses Robert H. Wiggins and Sarah Carter, both of Burford.
On 21st December, 1881, at Burford, by William Hayhurst.
 
DeathShe died on 26 October 1945 at Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., at age 86. 
BurialShe was buried on 29 October 1945 at Burford Pioneer Cemetery. 
NoteDeath reg. 058449-45 Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co.
Amerilla Elizabeth Carter died October 26th, 1945, at Burford. Age 86 yrs., 6 mos., 30 dys. Widow. Born Ontario. Residence Burford. Husband George H. Carter. deceased. Parents Robert Wiggins, born North Ireland; Martha Marigold, born Scotland. Physician A. G. Tellson, Burford. Informant Mrs. Gordon Peckham, daughter, Burford. Burial October 29th, Burford Pioneer Cemetery.

When Amerilla was born in 1859, what became the Province of Ontario was known as Canada West.

In different records, Amerilla's given name is variously spelled. 'Amerilla' appears to be correct. This is as her name appears on her death registration and on her gravestone. 

Children of Amerilla Elizabeth Wiggins and George Henry Carter

Last Edited5 May 2025