William Harrigan 1857–1948

William Harrigan, 1857–1948 (aged 90 years)

William Harrigan and Elizabeth Williamson Marriage.jpg

Name

William Harrigan

Name: William /Harrigan/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	22 December 1857 54 37 Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia
Christening	14 February 1858 54 38 (aged 1 month) St Michaels Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a paternal grandmother	Mary Wade 17 December 1859 Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Note: Citation of original death certificate
Burial of a paternal grandmother	Mary Wade 20 December 1859 Episcopal Burial Ground, Pioneer's Rest Park, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Note: Citation of original death certificate
Birth of a sister	Louisa Emily Harrigan 22 March 1860 Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia
Christening of a sister	Louisa Emily Harrigan 6 May 1860 St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a sister	Alice Clara Harrigan 5 August 1862 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Christening of a sister	Alice Clara Harrigan 28 September 1862 St Michael's, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a half-sister	Mary Anne Harrigan 7 August 1870 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Burial of a half-sister	Mary Anne Harrigan August 1870 Wollongong Pioneer Park, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Elizabeth Williamson — View this family 6 October 1881 (aged 23 years) St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a son	Charles Edward Harrigan 24 July 1882 Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a son	William James Harrigan 29 December 1883 Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a son	Herbert Ernest Harrigan 1885 Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Louisa Emily Harrigan 13 January 1889 Crystal Street, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia
Burial of a sister	Louisa Emily Harrigan 15 January 1889 Rookwood Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a father	Edward Harrigan 9 July 1891 Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Cause: Edward died from senility and epithelioma of the lip. He was attended by Dr J. Jarvie Hood. Note: The death information was his son William Harrigan who was living at Fairy Meadow. The death was registered at Wollongong on 10 July 1891. Source: death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography, ANU.
Burial of a father	Edward Harrigan 11 July 1891 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Cemetery: Church of England Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Note: Funeral Notice in Illawara Mercury, Saturday 11 July 1891 Funeral Notice in Illawara Mercury, Saturday 11 July 1891 THE Friends of Mr. E. HARRIGAN, of Balgownio Lane are respectfully invited to attend his FUNERAL to move from his late residence, THIS DAY (SATURDAY), at .2 o'clock, for the new C. E. Cemetery, Wollongong. Note: Burial witnesses were Joseph Makin and A. Latter. Source: death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography, ANU.
Birth of a son	William Leslie Harrigan 29 October 1892 Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Sarah Jane Harrigan 28 October 1893 Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Cause: Pneumonia Note: Last seen by Dr T.W. Lee on the day she died. Death informant was her brother William Harrigan. Source: copy of death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography.
Burial of a sister	Sarah Jane Harrigan 30 October 1893 Church of England Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Note: DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE THE LATE MRS. CHARLES THORNE. Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950) Tuesday 7 November 1893 p 2 Article On Saturday, the 28th ultimo, Mrs. Charles Thorne died at her residence, Tarrawanna. She had given birth to a child a few days previously, and unfortunately, instead of recovering, she became prostrated and passed away, despite the efforts of her friends and relatives to save her life. Neither did the medical skill of Dr. Lee avail, although called to her aid. The infant, however still survives and in addition there are three or four other young children. The deceased, who was much respected by all who knew her was a native of Fairy Meadow, and was in her thirty-third year. She was a daughter of Mr Edward Harrigan of the same place, and who a few years ago was the oldest Australian native, as then stated in this journal. The funeral took place on the Monday following, the remains being laid in the Wollongong Church of England cemetery beside those of the deceased father.
Marriage of a son	Charles Edward Harrigan — Anna Tucker — View this family 20 March 1907 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage of a son	Herbert Ernest Harrigan — Rebecca Caldwell — View this family 25 November 1914
Death of a half-sister	Elizabeth Harrigan 20 December 1915 Home of Peace, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia Cause: Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema of the Lungs Note: Last seen by Dr Richard B. Trindall on the 17th of December 1915. Death informant was her daughter M. Spinks. Source: copy of death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography.
Burial of a half-sister	Elizabeth Harrigan 22 December 1915 Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Note: Burial witnesses were M. Spinks and R. Gibson. Source: copy of death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography. Burial witnesses were M. Spinks and R. Gibson. Source: copy of death certificate supplied by the National Centre of Biography. SPINKS - The Friends of the late Mrs ELIZABETH SPINKS are invited to attend her Funeral, to leave the residence of her son, James Spinks, 84 Newman street, Newtown, THIS MORNING, at 9.15, for Newtown station thence to Rookwood. T J ANDREWS, Undertaker The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 22 December 1915 p 9 Family Notices
Death of a mother	Jane Wood 17 January 1916 Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Note: MRS. JANE HARRIGAN. MRS. JANE HARRIGAN. On Monday evening a very old resident of this district passed away at the residence of her son. Mr. W. Harrigan, Tarrawanna, in the person of Mrs. Jane Harrigan, relict of the late Edward Harrigan, of Tarrawanna, aged 96 years. The deceased lady, who was a direct descendent of one of the old Irish families, was born in St Patrick street, Cork, in 1820, and came to this country in 1849 in the ship Duke of Bronte with her mother and sister, Captain Bartlett being in command. Shortly after their arrival they opened a school at Market Square, Wollongong, and there are still a number of residents on the South Coast who received their early tuition there. On August 17, 1854, she married Edward Harrigan, of Fairy Meadow, in the old Church of England opposite the Wollongong Bowling Green, Rev. Mr. Mears officiating. Four children were born to them, and a son and daughter still survive. The deceased lady was highly educated, and was noted for her gentle disposition and wonderful memory. During late years she was more or less an invalid, but retained her faculties to the last and never had to use spectacles. She was a sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Brooker whose death at Gosford was reported in our issue last week. Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW : 1856 - 1950) Friday 21 January 1916 p 2 Article
Death of a half-brother	James Edward Harrigan 12 May 1929 Merewether, New South Wales, Australia
Burial of a half-brother	James Edward Harrigan May 1929 East Kangaloon Cemetery, East Kangaloon, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a wife	Elizabeth Williamson 6 January 1930 Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Note: DEATH OF MRS. HARRIGAN DEATH OF MRS. HARRIGAN The death occurred on Monday night at 8 o'clock, of Mrs. Elizabeth Harrigan, wife of Mr. William Harrigan, senr., and mother of Charles, James, Bert and Will Harrigan, all well-known citizens held in high regard. The deceased, who was 71 years of age, was a devoted mother, and had played well her part in the progress and welfare of the community in which she resided for so many years. She was born at Dapto, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson. Forty-eight years ago she married Mr. Harrlgan and since that date had resided continuously at Tarrawanna. Mrs. Harrigan took an active interest in work of the Church of England, and she will be sadly missed as a worker in this respect. The Church of England at Fern Hill will stand as a monument to her efforts, as well as of other helpers. As a neighbour she was a wonderful help in sickness or trouble. The funeral on Wednesday was a large and representative one, the remains being laid to rest in the Church of England Cemetery, Wollongong, the Rev. Setchell (Corrimal) and Rev. E. Walker (Wollongong) officiated at the graveside, both paying a very high tribute to the the Christian life of the deceased. South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 - 1954) Friday 10 January 1930 p 15 Article
Death	4 September 1948 (aged 90 years) Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	6 September 1948 (2 days after death) Wollongong Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Note: OBITUARY. WILLIAM HARRIGAN. OBITUARY. WILLIAM HARRIGAN. South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 - 1954) Thursday 16 September 1948 p 13 Article As briefly mentioned in last issue, on September 4, at the age of 90 years, Mr. William Harrigan passed away at his residence, Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna. He was a native of this district having lived his life in the home originally built by his father the late Edward Harrigan, who was born on the settlement near the tank stream in Sydney in 1803 and came to this district in 1818 cutting cedar for his livelihood on the mountain slopes. He was granted an area of sixty acres, known as Spring Farm, in 1829 on which he and his sons have remained in possession ever since. Wiiliam Harrigan received his early education at the Fairy Meadow Public School, his first teacher being Mr. Hookins and later Mr. Richardson. It was while at this school he helped plant the large Moreton Bay figtree that still stands majestic in the school grounds, giving shelter to the many children during the summer months. He has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of this school and was for many years Patron of the Parents and Citizens Association. At an early age he showed a leaning towards the carpentering trade and at the age of 14 was sent to Leichhardt to learn this trade and cabinet making. At that period there was only one house in the Leichhardt district. On returning to Illawarra, he was employed at the South Bulli, Corrimal and Mount Pleasant mines, as a pit sawyer, miner and carpenter and he built much of the big timber construction at that time. He also built many bridges for the North Illawarra Council. As a young man he joined the Wollongong Garrison Artillery Vol- unteers and later became a member of the Woilongong Rifle Club and was connected with this for over forty five years. He was a first class rifle shot, his club mates giving him the prefix "Bull's Eye" Harrigan because of his proficiency. He attended many interstate rifle meetings and shot with much success, being awarded the Queen's Badge at Victoria besides many other trophies, etc. He was very fond of clean sport but rifle shooting was his pick. In his early youth he became a member of the G.U.O.O.F. and was associated with this fraternity until his death. For a considerable time he was an alderman of the North Illawarra Municipal Council where he was renowned for his sound judgement in determining the destinies of this body. Many acts of benevolence are at- tributed to him during the years by the distribution of his farm products to the needy families in the vicinity and of the remittance of house rent when the bread winners were unable to obtain employment. At the age of 24 he married Miss Elizabeth Williamson, who was born at Dapto, and from the union four sons were born, Charles Edward, and William James, of Deer Vale (Dorrigo) and Herbert Earnest and William Leslie, well known in this city. In the later years of his life many people visited him at Spring Farm, seeking advice on the early days of this district or to have a chat over old times and indeed it was an hour or two well spent to sit and listen to him relating happenings of 80 years ago or more for his memory was unimpaired till the day of his death. The funeral which was attended by many representatives of this district bore testimony to the passing of one of nature's gentlemen and was conducted by H. Parsons and Sons, life long friends of the family. The long cortege left the old home (his last wish) at 3 o'clock on Monday, September 6 for the Church of England Cemetery, Wollongong, where his remains were laid to rest beside those of his late wife.

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 20 August 1803 32 27 — banks of the Tank Stream, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 23 December 1804 33 29 — St Phillip's Church of England, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1833 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1841 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 17 August 1854 — St Michaels Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 July 1891 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 11 July 1891 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — 14 July 1891 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Wood Alice Clara Harrigan Louisa Emily Harrigan Sarah Jane Harrigan William Harrigan Family with spouse Mary Ann Webber Elizabeth Harrigan James Edward Harrigan Mary Anne Harrigan Edward Harrigan 1803–1891 Birth: 20 August 1803 32 27 — banks of the Tank Stream, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 July 1891 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: 1820 — St Patrick St, Cork, Ireland Marriage: 17 August 1854 — St Michaels Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 January 1916 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Harrigan Alice Clara Harrigan Louisa Emily Harrigan Sarah Jane Harrigan William Harrigan Jane Wood 1820–1916 Birth: 1820 — St Patrick St, Cork, Ireland Death: 17 January 1916 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 17 August 1854 — St Michaels Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
8 years younger sister	Links Birth: 5 August 1862 58 42 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 28 September 1862 59 42 — St Michael's, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1885 — Glebe, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 January 1956 — Corrimal, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Woronora Cemetery — Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Cunningham Caldwell Alan Caldwell Blanche Mildred Caldwell Bruce Caldwell Edith May Caldwell Ethel Annabelle Caldwell Harold Aitchieson Caldwell Hugh Russell Caldwell Ivy Adelaide Caldwell Leslie Cunningham Caldwell Ruth Caldwell Stanley Ian Caldwell Alice Clara Harrigan 1862–1956 Birth: 5 August 1862 58 42 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 January 1956 — Corrimal, New South Wales, Australia
-2 years younger sister	Links Birth: 22 March 1860 56 40 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 6 May 1860 56 40 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 25 September 1884 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 13 January 1889 — Crystal Street, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 15 January 1889 — Rookwood Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Frederick William Mayne Irene Alice Mayne Frederick Willison Mayne Louisa Emily Harrigan 1860–1889 Birth: 22 March 1860 56 40 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Death: 13 January 1889 — Crystal Street, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia
-4 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1855 51 35 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1884 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 28 October 1893 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 30 October 1893 — Church of England Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Kevern Thorn Myrtle Adelaide Thorn Elias Helen Thorn Angus Kevern Thorn Sarah Muriel Thorn Avis L. Thorn Sarah Jane Harrigan 1855–1893 Birth: 1855 51 35 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Death: 28 October 1893 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
3 years himself	Links Birth: 22 December 1857 54 37 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 14 February 1858 54 38 — St Michaels Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 6 October 1881 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 4 September 1948 — Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 6 September 1948 — Wollongong Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Williamson Charles Edward Harrigan Herbert Ernest Harrigan William James Harrigan William Leslie Harrigan William Harrigan 1857–1948 Birth: 22 December 1857 54 37 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Death: 4 September 1948 — Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia

Father’s family with Mary Ann Webber
father	Links Birth: 20 August 1803 32 27 — banks of the Tank Stream, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 23 December 1804 33 29 — St Phillip's Church of England, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1833 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1841 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 17 August 1854 — St Michaels Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 July 1891 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 11 July 1891 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obituary — 14 July 1891 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Wood Alice Clara Harrigan Louisa Emily Harrigan Sarah Jane Harrigan William Harrigan Family with spouse Mary Ann Webber Elizabeth Harrigan James Edward Harrigan Mary Anne Harrigan Edward Harrigan 1803–1891 Birth: 20 August 1803 32 27 — banks of the Tank Stream, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 July 1891 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1797 Arrival: Arrival — 26 January 1827 — Sydney Cove, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1833 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Inquest: Inquest — 7 February 1854 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 February 1854 — Dapto, New South Wales, Australia Burial: February 1854 — Wollongong Pioneer Park, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Harrigan Elizabeth Harrigan James Edward Harrigan Mary Anne Harrigan Mary Ann Webber 1797–1854 Birth: about 1797 Death: 7 February 1854 — Dapto, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 1833 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
5 years half-sister	Links Birth: 11 June 1837 33 40 — Dapto, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 9 July 1837 33 40 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 25 April 1854 — Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1891 — Burrill Lake, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1901 — Burrill Lake, New South Wales, Australia Death: 20 December 1915 — Home of Peace, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 22 December 1915 — Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religion: Church Of England Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Spinks Robert John Spinks James Edward Spinks Alfred Albert Spinks Riley George Underwood Spinks Priscilla Spinks Joseph Henry Spinks William Willison Spinks Matilda Jane Spinks Mary Louisa Beatrice Spinks Amos Saul Winter Spinks Frederick Ernest Spinks Rosina Elizabeth Spinks Daniel Prosper Spinks Emma Florence Spinks Elizabeth Harrigan 1837–1915 Birth: 11 June 1837 33 40 — Dapto, New South Wales, Australia Death: 20 December 1915 — Home of Peace, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
2 years half-brother	Links Birth: 28 May 1839 35 42 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 23 June 1839 35 42 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 25 September 1859 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Farmer Death: 12 May 1929 — Merewether, New South Wales, Australia Burial: May 1929 — East Kangaloon Cemetery, East Kangaloon, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Obiturary — 31 May 1929 — Merewether, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Amelia Ann Thornton Lily Amelia Harrigan Annie Elsie Harrigan Arthur Oliver Harrigan Charles Herbert Harrigan Edward Arnold Harrigan Frederick William Harrigan George Ernest Harrigan Harriet Louisa Harrigan James Henry Harrigan Mary Elvin Harrigan James Edward Harrigan 1839–1929 Birth: 28 May 1839 35 42 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Death: 12 May 1929 — Merewether, New South Wales, Australia
-3 years half-sister	Links Birth: 15 December 1835 32 38 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 27 December 1835 32 38 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 August 1870 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Burial: August 1870 — Wollongong Pioneer Park, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Anne Harrigan 1835–1870 Birth: 15 December 1835 32 38 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 August 1870 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Elizabeth Williamson
himself	Links Birth: 22 December 1857 54 37 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Christening: 14 February 1858 54 38 — St Michaels Church of England, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 6 October 1881 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 4 September 1948 — Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 6 September 1948 — Wollongong Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Williamson Charles Edward Harrigan Herbert Ernest Harrigan William James Harrigan William Leslie Harrigan William Harrigan 1857–1948 Birth: 22 December 1857 54 37 — Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia Death: 4 September 1948 — Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: 1858 — Dapto, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 6 October 1881 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 6 January 1930 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Harrigan Charles Edward Harrigan Herbert Ernest Harrigan William James Harrigan William Leslie Harrigan Elizabeth Williamson 1858–1930 Birth: 1858 — Dapto, New South Wales, Australia Death: 6 January 1930 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 6 October 1881 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
10 months son	Links Birth: 24 July 1882 24 24 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 20 March 1907 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 December 1975 — Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia Burial: December 1975 — Dorrigo Cemetery, Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Anna Tucker Charles Sperry Harrigan Lester Dudley Harrigan Clarice Harrigan Doris Harrigan Ronald Wesley Harrigan Linda Harrigan Charles Edward Harrigan 1882–1975 Birth: 24 July 1882 24 24 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Death: 26 December 1975 — Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia
4 years son	Links Birth: 1885 27 27 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 25 November 1914 Death: 1967 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 1967 — Wollongong City Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rebecca Caldwell Ronald Ernest Amos Harrigan Douglas Neville Harrigan Herbert Ernest Harrigan 1885–1967 Birth: 1885 27 27 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1967 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
-11 months son	Links Birth: 29 December 1883 26 25 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Death: 31 July 1974 — Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia Burial: August 1974 — Dorrigo General Cemetery, Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Clara Tucker Aubrey Ernest Harrigan Dorothy May Harrigan Elizabeth Harrigan William James Harrigan 1883–1974 Birth: 29 December 1883 26 25 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Death: 31 July 1974 — Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia
9 years son	Links Birth: 29 October 1892 34 34 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Event: War Exemption — 10 November 1916 — Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Death: 20 August 1961 — Corrimal, New South Wales, Australia Burial: August 1961 — Wollongong Cemetery, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alice Genevieve Dixon Milton Dixon Harrigan William Willis Harrigan Betty Harrigan Frances Harrigan William Leslie Harrigan 1892–1961 Birth: 29 October 1892 34 34 — Tarrawanna, New South Wales, Australia Death: 20 August 1961 — Corrimal, New South Wales, Australia

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Burial	OBITUARY. WILLIAM HARRIGAN. South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 - 1954) Thursday 16 September 1948 p 13 Article As briefly mentioned in last issue, on September 4, at the age of 90 years, Mr. William Harrigan passed away at his residence, Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna. He was a native of this district having lived his life in the home originally built by his father the late Edward Harrigan, who was born on the settlement near the tank stream in Sydney in 1803 and came to this district in 1818 cutting cedar for his livelihood on the mountain slopes. He was granted an area of sixty acres, known as Spring Farm, in 1829 on which he and his sons have remained in possession ever since. Wiiliam Harrigan received his early education at the Fairy Meadow Public School, his first teacher being Mr. Hookins and later Mr. Richardson. It was while at this school he helped plant the large Moreton Bay figtree that still stands majestic in the school grounds, giving shelter to the many children during the summer months. He has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of this school and was for many years Patron of the Parents and Citizens Association. At an early age he showed a leaning towards the carpentering trade and at the age of 14 was sent to Leichhardt to learn this trade and cabinet making. At that period there was only one house in the Leichhardt district. On returning to Illawarra, he was employed at the South Bulli, Corrimal and Mount Pleasant mines, as a pit sawyer, miner and carpenter and he built much of the big timber construction at that time. He also built many bridges for the North Illawarra Council. As a young man he joined the Wollongong Garrison Artillery Vol- unteers and later became a member of the Woilongong Rifle Club and was connected with this for over forty five years. He was a first class rifle shot, his club mates giving him the prefix "Bull's Eye" Harrigan because of his proficiency. He attended many interstate rifle meetings and shot with much success, being awarded the Queen's Badge at Victoria besides many other trophies, etc. He was very fond of clean sport but rifle shooting was his pick. In his early youth he became a member of the G.U.O.O.F. and was associated with this fraternity until his death. For a considerable time he was an alderman of the North Illawarra Municipal Council where he was renowned for his sound judgement in determining the destinies of this body. Many acts of benevolence are at- tributed to him during the years by the distribution of his farm products to the needy families in the vicinity and of the remittance of house rent when the bread winners were unable to obtain employment. At the age of 24 he married Miss Elizabeth Williamson, who was born at Dapto, and from the union four sons were born, Charles Edward, and William James, of Deer Vale (Dorrigo) and Herbert Earnest and William Leslie, well known in this city. In the later years of his life many people visited him at Spring Farm, seeking advice on the early days of this district or to have a chat over old times and indeed it was an hour or two well spent to sit and listen to him relating happenings of 80 years ago or more for his memory was unimpaired till the day of his death. The funeral which was attended by many representatives of this district bore testimony to the passing of one of nature's gentlemen and was conducted by H. Parsons and Sons, life long friends of the family. The long cortege left the old home (his last wish) at 3 o'clock on Monday, September 6 for the Church of England Cemetery, Wollongong, where his remains were laid to rest beside those of his late wife.

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OBITUARY. WILLIAM HARRIGAN.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW : 1900 - 1954) Thursday 16 September 1948 p 13 Article

As briefly mentioned in last issue, on September 4, at the age of 90 years, Mr. William Harrigan passed away at his residence, Spring Farm, Paynes Lane, Tarrawanna. He was a native of this district having lived his life in the home originally built by his father the late Edward Harrigan, who was born on the settlement near the tank stream in Sydney in 1803 and came to this district in 1818 cutting cedar for his livelihood on the mountain slopes.

He was granted an area of sixty acres, known as Spring Farm, in 1829 on which he and his sons have remained in possession ever since. Wiiliam Harrigan received his early education at the Fairy Meadow Public School, his first teacher being Mr. Hookins and later Mr. Richardson.

It was while at this school he helped plant the large Moreton Bay figtree that still stands majestic in the school grounds, giving shelter to the many children during the summer months.

He has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of this school and was for many years Patron of the Parents and Citizens Association. At an early age he showed a leaning towards the carpentering trade and at the age of 14 was sent to Leichhardt to learn this trade and cabinet making. At that period there was only one house in the Leichhardt district.

On returning to Illawarra, he was employed at the South Bulli, Corrimal and Mount Pleasant mines, as a pit sawyer, miner and carpenter and he built much of the big timber construction at that time. He also built many bridges for the North Illawarra Council.

As a young man he joined the Wollongong Garrison Artillery Vol- unteers and later became a member of the Woilongong Rifle Club and was connected with this for over forty five years. He was a first class rifle shot, his club mates giving him the prefix "Bull's Eye" Harrigan because of his proficiency.

He attended many interstate rifle meetings and shot with much success, being awarded the Queen's Badge at Victoria besides many other trophies, etc. He was very fond of clean sport but rifle shooting was his pick. In his early youth he became a member of the G.U.O.O.F. and was associated with this fraternity until his death.

For a considerable time he was an alderman of the North Illawarra Municipal Council where he was renowned for his sound judgement in determining the destinies of this body. Many acts of benevolence are at- tributed to him during the years by the distribution of his farm products to the needy families in the vicinity and of the remittance of house rent when the bread winners were unable to obtain employment.

At the age of 24 he married Miss Elizabeth Williamson, who was born at Dapto, and from the union four sons were born, Charles Edward, and William James, of Deer Vale (Dorrigo) and Herbert Earnest and William Leslie, well known in this city.

In the later years of his life many people visited him at Spring Farm, seeking advice on the early days of this district or to have a chat over old times and indeed it was an hour or two well spent to sit and listen to him relating happenings of 80 years ago or more for his memory was unimpaired till the day of his death.

The funeral which was attended by many representatives of this district bore testimony to the passing of one of nature's gentlemen and was conducted by H. Parsons and Sons, life long friends of the family. The long cortege left the old home (his last wish) at 3 o'clock on Monday, September 6 for the Church of England Cemetery, Wollongong, where his remains were laid to rest beside those of his late wife.

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Family with parents
father Parents Teague Harrigan Mary Wade	Edward Harrigan 1803–1891
mother	Jane Wood 1820–1916
younger sister Family Cunningham Caldwell Alan Caldwell Blanche Mildred Caldwell Bruce Caldwell Edith May Caldwell Ethel Annabelle Caldwell Harold Aitchieson Caldwell Hugh Russell Caldwell Ivy Adelaide Caldwell Leslie Cunningham Caldwell Ruth Caldwell Stanley Ian Caldwell	Alice Clara Harrigan 1862–1956
younger sister Family Frederick William Mayne Irene Alice Mayne Frederick Willison Mayne	Louisa Emily Harrigan 1860–1889
elder sister Family Charles Kevern Thorn Myrtle Adelaide Thorn Elias Helen Thorn Angus Kevern Thorn Sarah Muriel Thorn Avis L. Thorn	Sarah Jane Harrigan 1855–1893
himself	William Harrigan 1857–1948

Father’s family with Mary Ann Webber
father Parents Teague Harrigan Mary Wade	Edward Harrigan 1803–1891
stepmother	Mary Ann Webber 1797–1854
half-sister Family Robert Spinks Robert John Spinks James Edward Spinks Alfred Albert Spinks Riley George Underwood Spinks Priscilla Spinks Joseph Henry Spinks William Willison Spinks Matilda Jane Spinks Mary Louisa Beatrice Spinks Amos Saul Winter Spinks Frederick Ernest Spinks Rosina Elizabeth Spinks Daniel Prosper Spinks Emma Florence Spinks	Elizabeth Harrigan 1837–1915
half-brother Family Amelia Ann Thornton Lily Amelia Harrigan Annie Elsie Harrigan Arthur Oliver Harrigan Charles Herbert Harrigan Edward Arnold Harrigan Frederick William Harrigan George Ernest Harrigan Harriet Louisa Harrigan James Henry Harrigan Mary Elvin Harrigan	James Edward Harrigan 1839–1929
half-sister	Mary Anne Harrigan 1835–1870

Family with Elizabeth Williamson
himself	William Harrigan 1857–1948
wife	Elizabeth Williamson 1858–1930
son Family Anna Tucker Charles Sperry Harrigan Lester Dudley Harrigan Clarice Harrigan Doris Harrigan Ronald Wesley Harrigan Linda Harrigan	Charles Edward Harrigan 1882–1975
son Family Rebecca Caldwell Ronald Ernest Amos Harrigan Douglas Neville Harrigan	Herbert Ernest Harrigan 1885–1967
son Family Clara Tucker Aubrey Ernest Harrigan Dorothy May Harrigan Elizabeth Harrigan Private	William James Harrigan 1883–1974
son Family Alice Genevieve Dixon Milton Dixon Harrigan William Willis Harrigan Private Betty Harrigan Frances Harrigan	William Leslie Harrigan 1892–1961

Descendants

William Harrigan(1857–1948)
- Elizabeth Williamson1881