OBITUARY.
Mr Edward B. Carrigan, J.P., who died on Sunday, was an old resident of Wellington. He was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, and came to New Zealand when a young man. He followed tho trade of builder, and retired many years ago from active work. He was a pioneer member of the Hibernian Society, having joined it in 1876, two years alter it was established. Ho was a staunch supporter of the Irish League when it- was established in New Zealand, and was a keen and practical supporter of the Irish Nationalist Party. The late Mr Carrigan was a prominent member of the Roman Catholic Church. During the late Mr Seddon's days he was a prominent member of the Clyde quay branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation. Ho leaves a family of one son (Mr James Carrigan) and three daughters (Mrs Thomas Madden, Mrs Jago, Wanganui, and Miss Eileen Carrigan). His wife predeceased him last year.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16218, 22 May 1918, Page 3
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