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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => US Lookup Requests => Topic started by: NZvixx on Thursday 21 April 11 06:35 BST (UK)
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I'm trying to see if a Denigan I have traced might be linked to our family tree.
My mother had an irish grandfather (Richard Denigan born in Longford abt 1892)
She was very young and didn't know him very well but was lead to believe that there was a relative who became a Chicago police chief.
I've traced a Michael Joseph Denigan born 6th October 1887 in Longford, Ireland
it seems he immigrated to the US (1910 I think)
There is a WW1 draft card showing he lived in Chicago
in 1920 census he is a patient in Sea View Hospital, Richmond, New York
in 1930 census he is in Chicago again and married (to Margaret Dyer age 36) and there are 4 children
at this point his occupation is given as a policeman
on his WWII documents he is still showing as policeman
He died in McHenry, Illinois in 1971
So... How can I link him to my gt-grandfather ? (who we have little info on other than born in Longford around 1882 and his father's name was James)
I have a gut feeling that these are brothers. It would tie up the tales that were told to my mum about the police chief in Chicago. (maybe he wasn't a chief but this Denigain was definatley in Chicago police)
Do the police have any way to look up employee records?
incidentally - I also found a Charles Denigan born abt. 1886 in Longford who in 1929 was admitted to US home for disabled volunteer soldiers in California at the age of 43
any help most welcome :)
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If I am looking at the same volunteer soldier record, the man's name was Charles Donigan. He had a brother, James, living in Huntington Beach, California.
If you are interested in this man, I can look for additional records.
Update: This man's mother's maiden name may have been Cannon.
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Am approaching this query from the Irish angle.
There's a Michael J. Denigan in 1901 census living in Longford with his family- father is police pensioner-
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Longford/Killashee/Ballyclare/1553632
Here's James Denigan and some of the family in 1911 census (Michael's not in the household)-
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Longford/Killashee/Ballyclare/587197
Was your grandfather born "abt 1892" or "around 1882"?
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Hello NZvixx,
Looking at the 1910 passenger list the father of Michael was James Dennigan of Kiloshee.. Longford. Ireland.
There is an entry on the link below for Margaret Josephine Dennigan/Landeen daughter of Michael Dennigan and Margaret Dyer. It stated Michael immigrated to Brooklyn in 1900. Perhaps the contributor would be able to help you further, they seem to have some personal information.
Perhaps an Obituary for Michael Joseph Dennigan would help ? The McHenry Public library have a section "Ask Us" - if nothing else pans out would that be worth an e-mail ?
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0cuq/
The Obituary was printed in the Chicago Tribune - - Jul 25, 1971 - unfortunately pay - per - view.
(... Denigan. Michael J Denigon ralt CPD beloved qf the late Margarel 9 Dena ean nee Dyer ...)
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0cur/
A son was wounded in Korean War Conflict = 11 December 1950
4 Chicago Area Marines - One GI suffers wounds. Chicago Tribune Dec 12, 1950
Four Chicago area marines and a Gary soldier were listed as wounded in the ... Private XXXXX son of of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Deni- gan Sr.,
Regards
Sandra
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Was your grandfather born "abt 1892" or "around 1882"?
sorry - abt 1882
and by 1901 is showing in the UK census as living in Bermondsey, London
http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uki1901&h=3186190&ti=5538&indiv=try&gss=pt&ssrc=pt_t7971789_p-891913213_kpidz0q3d-891913213z0q26aidz0q3d7223516995z0q26pgz0q3d32771z0q26pgPLz0q3dpidz0q257caid
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The link only works if you have an Ancestry subscription but that does explain why I couldn't find him in 1901 Irish census.
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Hello NZvixx,
Looking at the 1910 passenger list the father of Michael was James Dennigan of Kiloshee.. Longford. Ireland.
There is an entry on the link below for Margaret Josephine Dennigan/Landeen daughter of Michael Dennigan and Margaret Dyer. It stated Michael immigrated to Brooklyn in 1900. Perhaps the contributor would be able to help you further, they seem to have some personal information.
Thanks Sandra - have messaged them to see if any more info.
1910 immigration fits better than 1900 as he would then be the Michael showing on the Denigan census in Ireland 1901
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The link only works if you have an Ancestry subscription but that does explain why I couldn't find him in 1901 Irish census.
Do you think Michael I Denigan (age 14 in 1901 Longford census) is michael Josepeh denigan that went to the US ? I'm guessing an "I" could be an error for the "J" for Joseph?
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The Obituary was printed in the Chicago Tribune - - Jul 25, 1971 - unfortunately pay - per - view.
(... Denigan. Michael J Denigon ralt CPD beloved qf the late Margarel 9 Dena ean nee Dyer ...)
Thanks for this - do you know what ralt means? CPD is Chicago Police Dept I guess
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Do you think Michael I Denigan (age 14 in 1901 Longford census) is michael Josepeh denigan that went to the US ? I'm guessing an "I" could be an error for the "J" for Joseph?
The name has been mis-transcribed- if you look at the original page the middle initial is J not I.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai001031414/
Link fixed
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Do you think Michael I Denigan (age 14 in 1901 Longford census) is michael Josepeh denigan that went to the US ? I'm guessing an "I" could be an error for the "J" for Joseph?
The name has been mis-transcribed- if you look at the original page the middle initial is J not I.
www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai001031414
cannot get link to work ???
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How can I tie up this Michael Denigan to see if he IS the brother of my gt-grandfather Richard born 1882?
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Try the link now- should work.
Here's the document which mentions son of Michael Denigan wounded in Korean War-
http://www.koreanwar-educator.org/topics/casualties/opms/opm_501211_173.pdf
Have you seen this thread? lots of Denigan information has already been posted there-
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=slfghgnthm1nq6hr3fdf5hebf5&topic=488526.0
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Hi NZvixx,
Have tried to look for an explanation of "ralt" but cannot see anything. Sometimes these some snippets have funny numbers or spellings in them so it may have no meaning at all.
Looks like the son John J died in Colorado 1 st May 1998
Burial: Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver Denver County Colorado, Plot: T2, 0, 936.
James Bernard born 7 th June 1925 Died James Denigan
August 1986 Last Residence: 53228 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)
I think a son born after 1930 (have removed his name above) may still be living in Illinois and also the daughter born 1928. Have possible address for the son which I will send by pm - incase you wish to persue that line.
Regards
Sandra
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Try the link now- should work.
Here's the document which mentions son of Michael Denigan wounded in Korean War-
http://www.koreanwar-educator.org/topics/casualties/opms/opm_501211_173.pdf
Have you seen this thread? lots of Denigan information has already been posted there-
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=slfghgnthm1nq6hr3fdf5hebf5&topic=488526.0
Thank you
the other Denigan thread is indeed about the same Richard Denigan and I'm speaking to RachelRalph ( a newly found cousin!) about this too.
Just need to nail down which James Denigan is the father of our Richard Denigan and if it's the same family as Michael Joseph (Chicgo cop)
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Have tried to look for an explanation of "ralt" but cannot see anything. Sometimes these some snippets have funny numbers or spellings in them so it may have no meaning at all.
I think a son born after 1930 (have removed his name above) may still be living in Illinois and also the daughter born 1928. Have possible address for the son which I will send by pm - incase you wish to persue that line.
I wondered if it was Ret.CPD as in retired CPD? Perhaps??
yes please to any contacts - thank you :)
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Sadly the daughter Mary Patricia has died:- :(
Mary Keegan. Born 22 Dec 1928 and Died March 1984
Last Residence: 60007 Elk Grove Village, Cook, Illinois,
SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951)
The Daily Herald Publication: 18 Apr 1969 - Chicago, Illinois has an article _ Sympathy extended to Pat Keegan on the death of her Mother Margaret Denigan in McHenry recently.
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I found his death notice from the Chicago Tribune. It does say ret. CPD. It says his wife was the late Margaret V. Denigan, nee Dyer. It mentions 6 of his children & their spouses by name, and says he was the grandfather of 29. He was to be interred at St. Mary's Cemetery. If you'd like me to e-mail it to you, send me your e-mail address in a private message.
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Hello,
My name is Keith Denigan. The man you reference is my grandfather. He was a WWI Army veteran and Chicago Policeman. He and my grandmother had seven children. One boy died early in life. The other six:
Marge
Jim WWII Army Airborne Infantry POW Europe Silver Star
John J WWII Army Infantry Pacific Bronze Star (My Dad)
Mick Korean War Marine Purple Heart
Pat
Tom
I don't know much about my grandfather other than he came from Ireland through Ellis Island in the 191x, I think 1916/1917. He was drafted and went back to Eurpoe to fight in the trenches during WWI.
That's all I know...Thanks - Keith
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Hello,
My name is Keith Denigan. The man you reference is my grandfather.
Hi Keith
I have been corresponding with Barbara your cousin :)
your grandfather Michael Denigan was the brother of my gt-grandfather Richard Denigan
There are a few Michael Denigan's arriving in the US around that time but I found one arrived on 23 May 1910 that I think may be him. It states Michael Joseph age 23 (born 1887 in Killashee) and father's name given is James Denigan.
Please message me if you want more details or to see my ancestry tree
Vicki
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Obit
1971-07-25
Chicago Tribune (IL)
Denigan
Edition: Chicago Tribune
Michael J. Denigan, ret. CPD, beloved husband of the late Margaret V. Denigan, nee Dyer; loving father of Marge [John] Landeen, James [Mary Margaret], John [Sally], Patricia [Earl] Keegan, Michael [Jean] and Thomas [Mary] Denigan; fond grandfather of 29. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103d St., Oak Lawn, to St. Linus Church. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. For transportation information, call 636-1193 or 735-4242.
ret. = retired
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Hello,
My name is Keith Denigan. The man you reference is my grandfather. He was a WWI Army veteran and Chicago Policeman. He and my grandmother had seven children.
couldnt help adding my hello's also Keith, i am descended from richard denigan, your grandfathers brother also. vicki and i are trying to fill in the denigan blanks, although i have to say vicki is doing most of the hard work xx
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Hello,
My name is Keith Denigan. The man you reference is my grandfather. He was a WWI US Army veteran and Chicago Policeman. He and my grandmother had seven children. One boy died early in life. The other six:
Marge
Jim WWII US Army Airborne Infantry POW Europe Silver Star
John J WWII US Army Infantry Pacific Bronze Star (My Dad)
Mick Korean War US Marine Corps Multiple Purple Hearts Bronze Star
Pat
Tom
I don't know much about my grandfather other than he came from Ireland through Ellis Island in the 191x. He was drafted and went back to Europe to fight in the trenches during WWI.
That's all I know...Thanks - Keith