Patrick Dignan
Patrick Dignan (1814 – 20 October 1894) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1867–1870 | 4th | City of Auckland West | Independent | |
| 1875 | 5th | City of Auckland West | Independent | |
| 1875–1879 | 6th | City of Auckland West | Independent | |
He was born in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland. He emigrated to New South Wales in 1839 and came to Auckland on the Sophia Pate in 1841.[1] He was a leading Catholic layman in Auckland and was a Member of the Board of Governors of St Peter's School.[1]
He represented the Auckland West electorate from 1867 to 1870 when he was defeated, and from 1875 to 1879 when he resigned.[2] He was appointed a member of the Legislative Council in 1879, until he died in 1894.[2]
His eldest son, Peter Dignan, was Mayor of Auckland in 1897 and 1898.[3]
References
- Laracy, Hugh. "Dignan, Patrick - Biography". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. pp. 152, 193. OCLC 154283103.
- Cyclopedia Company Limited (1902). "Mr. Peter Dignan". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Auckland Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
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