Origin
George VIGARS moved to Guernsey from Podimore in Somerset in about 1820. He married Rosanna McCann there. After Rosanna died in 1837, and he remarried to Louisa MEARS.
Children
George VIGARS ( 1798 - ? ) married 1. Rosanna McCANN and 2. Louisa MEARS
Children with Rosanna McCANN
- Agnetta VIGARS ( 1830 - 1917 ) m. William AGGETT ( 1829 - 1883 )
- Julia de Garis VIGARS ( 1832 - ? )
- Ann VIGARS ( 1832 - ? )
- Judith VIGARS ( 1833 - ? )
- Susannah VIGARS ( 1837 - ? )
- Edith VIGARS
Children with Louisa MEARS
- Louisa VIGARS ( 1840 - ? )
- Eliza VIGARS ( 1842 - ? )
- John Walter VIGARS ( 1844 - ? )
(Those in bold were butchers)
Earliest Mention in Guernsey
- In 1827, George claimed he had resided in Guernsey for 7 years (1827 Census)
Stallholdings
- In 1874, George Vigars holds stall 33 (previously occupied by William HAMMOND).
- Despite residence in Guernsey since 1820, he does not appear in any other trade directories as a stall holder.
Residence
- St Peter Port (1827 Census)
- Longstore, St Peter Port (1841 Census)
- Les Banques, St Peter Port (1851 Census)
- Cornet Street, St Peter Port (1874 Trade Directory)
Links
- AGGETT family history - Gordon Aggett's family history pages, includes the story of William Aggett & Agnetta (née Vigars), following their emigration to Australia.