Laura Wigan

From MyHeritage: Thomas W Carr In 1871 England & Wales Census

2 April 1871 Census for residents of [The Rectory, Farleigh Lane, Barming, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9LX 51.2587222, 0.4825833], England

• Thomas W Carr, head, married, male, aged 40 [born about 1831], in Clifton, Gloucestershire; Rector of Barming, Landowner County Northumberland
• Harriet Carr, wife, married, female, aged 41 [born about 1830], in Clapham Surrey; Rector's wife
• Laura Carr, daughter, single, female, aged 2 [born about 1869], in Barming, Kent
• 5 siblings, 1 governess, 5 servants, 1 wet nurse

From MyHeritage: Thomas W Carr: 1881 England & Wales Census

3 April 1881 Census for residents of Rectory, Barming, Kent, England

• Thomas W Carr, head, married, male, aged 50 [born about 1831], in Clifton, Bristol; Rector of Barming, in Holy Orders; M. A. Oxford
• Harriet Carr, wife, married, female, aged 51 [born about 1830], in Clapham, Surrey
• Laura Carr, daughter, single, female, aged 12 [born about 1869], in Barming, Kent; Scholar
• 3 siblings, 1 governess, 5 servants

From MyHeritage: Thomas William Carr: 1891 England & Wales Census

5 April 1891 Census for residents of [19 Marina, St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex TN38 0DP 50.8513508, 0.5586677], England

• Thomas William Carr, head, widower, male, aged 70 [born about 1821], in Clifton, Somerset; Clerk in Holy Orders, (Rector of Barming)
• Laura Carr, daughter, single, female, aged 22 [born about 1869], in Barming, Kent
• 1 boarder, 1 servant

From FreeBMD: Registration of marriage of Laura Carr in 1893 and FreeBMD: Registration of marriage of William Lewis Wigan in 1893

• October to December 1893: Registration of marriage of William Lewis Wigan; in Maidstone, Kent (Volume 2a, Page 1263)
• October to December 1893: Registration of marriage of Laura Carr; in Maidstone, Kent (Volume 2a, Page 1263)

From British Newspaper Archive: Sussex Agricultural Express Saturday, 28 October 1893 Page 4 Marriages

Wigan — Carr. — On Thursday, 19 October 1893 [inst.], at [St Margaret's Church, Church Lane, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9HA 51.2612538, 0.4639117], by the Rector, assisted by the Rev. Septimus Wigan, [Wm] William Lewis Wigan, of Clare House, East Malling, eldest son of the late Rev. W. L. Wigan, to Laura Carr, second daughter of the Rev. Thomas William Carr, rector of Banning.

From British Newspaper Archive: Kent & Sussex Courier Friday, 20 October 1893 Page 7 Marriage of Mr. W. L. Wigan, J.P., and Miss L. Carr

On Thursday afternoon, 19 October 1893, a very pretty wedding took place at the little village church of Barming, which was crowded with relatives and friends of the contracting parties, both of whom are well known and highly respected in this neighbourhood. The bridegroom was Mr William Lewis Wigan, J.P., of Larkfield, son of the late Rev. W. Wigan, vicar of East Malling, and the bride was Miss Laura Carr second daughter of the Rev. T. W. Carr, rector of Barming.

Mr Wigan is a Justice of the Peace for the Malling division of the county, and as a member of the Board of Guardians for this district, he has rendered material assistance in deciding matters affecting the poor. Miss Carr is much beloved by the people of Barming, amongst whom she has laboured with undaunted energy, and her efforts have called forth several handsome presents from the villagers and children.

The wedding ceremony commenced at half-past two, and many persons were unable to procure admission to the church. The organist, Mr A. Roberts, performed a selection of music during the arrival of the guests; and as the bride proceeded up the aisle, which was covered with crimson cloth, the choir sang the hymn, commencing "Who trusts in God, a strong abode." She was charmingly attired in a costume of white Irish poplin, with a veil of handsome Honiton lace, and a wreath of real orange blossom in her hair. She carried a beautifully arranged bouquet of white chrysanthemums, and was conducted to her place before the Communion table by her uncle, John Deacon, of Mabledon, who subsequently gave her away.

The bride was attended by two train bearers, Miss Dorothy Wigan, niece of the bridegroom and daughter of Mr Alfred Wigan, and Master Nicholas Hepburn, nephew of the bride, who was dressed in a white sailor suit. Miss Margaret L. Carr, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid (Miss Sybil Carr being unfortunately prevented from attending through a cold), and wore a dress of white crépon, with large white felt hat, trimmed with white satin and tip. Her bouquet was of pretty white daisies and Autumn tinted leaves.

The bridegroom awaited the arrival of the bride, with his brother as best man. Mr H. G. Wigan. The Rev. T. W. Carr, father of the bride, performed ceremony, assisted by the Rev. S. Wigan, of East Malling. The service proceeded in the usual form, and the hymn peculiarly appropriate to such a ceremony "Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us," was sung after the contract had been made. The organist played the "Wedding March," as the wedding party left the church, and a reception was held in the afternoon Barming Rectory.

The following is a list of the guests, for the convenience many whom a special train left Paddock Wood 12.15, returning at 5.35, to meet the ordinary train at that junction; Mr, Mrs, and Misses Deacon. Miss Courthope, Miss Deacon, Miss S. Deacon, Miss E. Deacon, Mr and Mrs Ramsden, Mrs Carr-Gomm, Miss Dorothy Carr-Gomm, Misses Willack, Mr and Mrs Scarth, Miss Estridge, Major and Mrs Fitz-Herbert, Misses Fitz-Herbert, Hon. Mrs W. H. Fremantle, Miss Fremantle, and Mrs Stephen Simeon, Mr Mark Carr, Misses Wigan, Mr and Mrs Alfred Wigan, Mr and Mrs Charles Wigan, Mrs Ramsay Wigan, Mrs and Miss Cator, Edmund Cator, Rev Septimus and Misses Wigan, Harold Wigan, Miss Kate Wigan, William Wigan and Miss Wigan, Mr James Wigan and Miss Wigan, Mr and Mrs Fred Wigan and Miss Wigan, Rev N. Dimock, Major and Mrs Henry Lyall, Miss Borton, Mrs Lewis Wigan, Mr John Wigan, Miss Green, Mr H. J. G. Wigan, Rev J. Latham, Miss Fletcher, Miss Edith Oakes, Mr and Mrs Charles Whitehead, Miss Whitehead, Rev D. H. and Miss Whitehead.

Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs W. L. Wigan left Barming amid the best wishes of their numerous friends, for London, en route for Eastbourne, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was of a dark blue material. The dresses of the bride and bridesmaids were supplied by Mrs Hyatt, of 11, Albion-place, Maidstone; Messrs Frost and Son provided the bouquets; Mr Epps carried out the carriage arrangements; and the cake was obtained from Buzzard's, London.

The presents were both handsome and numerous, many of being very costly. Amongst them we noticed a beautifully embroidered screen, worked by the distressed Irish ladies, and purchased at the recent bazaar at Hampton's. The friends in Barming contributed a pair of brass candlesticks, letter weigher, and paper weigher. The bride's Bible Class gave her a couple of ornamental china vases; and the servants at Barming Rectory an inlaid table. The servants at Larkfield House, where Mr Wigan resides, presented him with a table gong; and the school mistresses at New Hythe sent an inkstand of exquisite design. The bridegroom received a present of an egg boiler from Mr Holden, his co-churchwarden, and a framed photograph of Powers Hall, Essex, from the tenants.

From MyHeritage: William Lewis Wigan: 1901 England & Wales Census

31 March 1901 Census for residents of Clare Cottage, East Malling, Kent, England; Clare House, Clare Lane, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6JA 51.2935, 0.4293

• William Lewis Wigan, head, married, male, aged 47 [born about 1854], in East Malling, Kent; J.P. Kent and Farmer; Employer
• Laura Wigan, wife, married, female, aged 32 [born about 1869], in Barming, Kent
• Harriett Wigan, daughter, single, female, aged 6 [born about 1895], in East Malling, Kent
• William Lewis Wigan, son, single, male, aged 5 [born about 1896], in East Malling, Kent
• Caroline Akers Wigan, daughter, single, female, aged 1 month [born February 1901], in East Malling, Kent
• Fanny Hill Wigan, servant, single, female, aged 45 [born about 1856], in Maidstone, Kent; Cook Domestic
• Phoebe Skinner, servant, single, female, aged 26 [born about 1875], in Harrietsham, Kent; House Parlour Maid Domestic
• Ellen Thumton, servant, single, female, aged 20 [born about 1881], in Northfleet, Kent; Nurse Domestic
• Emily Wicken, servant, single, female, aged 39 [born about 1862], in Hastings, Sussex; Certificated Sick Nurse
• [Separate family] George Wildish, head, married, male, aged 36 [born about 1865] in Biddenden, Kent; Coachman, domestic; [+wife and 3 children]

From MyHeritage: William Lewis Wigan: 1911 England & Wales Census

2 April 1911 Census for residents of Clare Cottage, East Malling, Kent, England; house with 16 rooms

• William Lewis Wigan, head, married for 17 years [about 1894], 5 children: 4 still living, 1 died, male, aged 57 [born about 1854], in Clare House, East Malling, Kent, County Clare; Farms about 300 acres of his own, employer
• Laura Wigan, wife, married for 17 years [about 1894], 5 children: 4 still living, 1 died, female, aged 42 [born about 1869], in Rectory, Barming, Kent
• Caroline Akers Wigan, daughter, single, female, aged 10 [born about 1901], in Clare Cottage, East Malling, Kent
• Lambert George Wigan, son, single, male, aged 6 [born about 1905], in Clare Cottage, East Malling, Kent
• Emily Burrows, governess, single, female, aged 19 [born about 1892], in Blenheim House, Queen Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire; Nursery Governess
• Louise Clara Woolley, servant, single, female, aged 33 [born about 1878], in Snodland, Kent; Parlourmaid Domestic
• Gertrude Ellen Abnett, servant, single, female, aged 21 [born about 1890], in Ham Hill, Birling, Kent; Housemaid Domestic
• Emily Frances Vernall, servant, single, female, aged 13 [born about 1898], in The Rucks, East Malling, Kent; Between-Girl Domestic
• Alice Mary Shorter, servant, single, female, aged 25 [born about 1886], in Leeds, Kent; Cook Domestic

From MyHeritage: William L Wigan: 1939 Register of England & Wales (transcription only)

29 September 1939 Census for residents of Clare Cottage, East Welling, Malling, Kent, England

• William L Wigan, head, married, male, aged 86, born Thursday, 14 July 1853; Land Brewer Retired from Managing private Means own property
• Laura Wigan, wife (implied), married, female, aged 71, born Saturday, 9 May 1868; Private Means
• Caroline A Wigan, possible relative (implied), single, female, aged 38, born Monday, 25 February 1901; Elementary Teacher (Retired)
• Harriet Morris, married, female, aged 45, born Thursday, 11 October 1894; Private Means

From FreeBMD: Registration of death of Laura Wigan in 1944

April to June 1944: Registration of death of Laura Wigan; aged 75 [born about 1869]; in Maidstone, Kent (Volume 2a, Page 1318)