Arvilla Avery m. to Lanigan

Arvilla (nee Avery) Lanigan, 1860-1927

  • Born in Mallorytown, Escott, Ontario.
  • In 1891 census, 30 years, married, two children, living at Galt, Waterloo South, Ontario.
  • In 1916 census, 54 years, married, had been in Winnipeg since at least 1906, husband occupation assistant C.P.R railroad traffic  manager.
  • Moved to Victoria in 1923. Passed away at the family residence “Oakhaven” in the Uplands, Victoria. 
  • A son –  Lieutenant W.L Lanigan –  was killed in WW I. 
  • Loyalist Ancestor: William Avery, 1750-1813, Ontario.