Thomas L. Diehl1,2,3

b. 1864
Family
Birth*1864Thomas L. Diehl was born about 1864.3 
Marriage*1 January 1894He married Minnie Alice Wernke on 1 January 1894 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Minnie's father, Henry Wernke, signed his consent for the marriage because Minnie was 17 years old.1,2,3,4 

Family

 Minnie A. Wernke b. 1876
Child 1.Ray E. Diehl1,2 b. 17 Feb 1907, d. 3 Apr 1982

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Della M. Parrish of Walnut Creek Township, Holmes County, Ohio, age 29 years in April 1929, had been married once before, was divorced, her married surname had been Stoner, born in Holmes County, Ohio, father's name Parrish, mother's maiden name not known, and Ray E. Diehl of Brewster, Ohio, laborer, age 22 years on 17 February 1929, his first marriage, born in Brewster, Ohio to Thomas Diehl and Minnie Wenkey, married on 24 December 1929 in Holmes County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000477149. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  2. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Thomas Deal, over the age of 21 years, and Minnie Alice Wernke, age 17, her father, Henry Wernke, consenting to the marriage, on 1 January 1894 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000890366.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Thomas L. Diehl, Memorial# 64164387. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Minnie A. Diehl, Memorial# 64164423.

William Diehl1

b. 1852
Family
Father*Charles M. Diehl1 b. 16 Jan 1813, d. 17 Mar 1904
Mother*Susan Weaver1 b. 11 Mar 1825, d. 1 Mar 1907
Birth*1852William Diehl was born about 1852 in Ohio.1 
(Son) Census US 187023 June 1870William was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 23 June 1870 in the household of his parents in Beverly, Washington County, Ohio. He was 18 years old, attended school, and also worked as a clerk in a drug store.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles M. and Susan W. Diehl, (transcribed by Ancestry as "Dichl"), Beverly, Washington, Ohio; Roll: M593_1279; Page: 476B; Family History Library Film: 552778. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Guy Allen Diemart1

b. 16 January 1874
Family
Birth*16 January 1874Guy Allen Diemart was born on 16 January 1874 in Benton, Butler County, Kansas.1 
Marriage*23 February 1897He married Libbie Gorman about 23 February 1897 in Butler County, Kansas.2,1,3 

Family

 Libbie Gorman b. 13 Jul 1877
Child 1.Orris A. Diemart1,4 b. 16 Apr 1905

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Guy Allen Diemart, Memorial# 15108580. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Libbie (Gorman) Diemart, Memorial# 13074027.
  3. [S2933] Kansas, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index from Select Counties, 1854-1873, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 February 1897 in Butler County, Kansas, USA, of Guy Diemart, age 23, born about 1874, and Libbie Gorman, age 19, born about 1878, referencing LDS Film #0851221, Marriages of Butler County, Kansas, Book #6 1895-1900. Hereinafter cited as Kansas, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index from Select Counties, 1854-1873.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Orris A Diemart, Memorial# 107506102.

Orris A. Diemart1

b. 16 April 1905
Family
Father*Guy Allen Diemart2,1 b. 16 Jan 1874
Mother*Libbie Gorman3,1 b. 13 Jul 1877
Birth*16 April 1905Orris A. Diemart was born on 16 April 1905 in Kansas.1 
Marriage*10 April 1941He married, as her fourth husband, Nora Jewett, daughter of Preston Alfred Jewett and Rose Beebe, on 10 April 1941 in Los Angeles County, California.1,4 
(Son-in-Law) Missing Person11 August 1957 On Sunday, 11 August 1957, his mother-in-law, Rose (Beebe) Jewett, wandered away from a family berry-picking camp in rugged country near the Elk River in north-central Idaho. An organized search for her had begun as soon as she was reported missing, It was called off on Tuesday, then resumed on Wednesday at the request of her daughters, Nellie Wymore and Eula Johnson. Nelllie, who lived in Boise, Idaho, described her mother as an elderly 85-year-old woman, who was "quite active", although her memory had been failing. Nellie believed her mother may have been picked up along a highway, then left off somewhere, and that with her memory failing, she may have forgotten who she was or where she was from. Nellie said her mother was about five feet tall, weighed about 117 pounds, and had white hair. At the time of her disappearance, she had no money with her.

Newspapers reported that many searchers and woods workers had been released from their jobs to aid in the hunt for the missing woman, and that a helicopter had also been in use. Some searchers reported on Wednesday that they had combed the area so thoroughly it appeared doubtful the elderly Mrs. Jewett was anywhere near the spot she wandered away from on Sunday.

By Thursday, October 17, Rose had still not been found. Newspapers reminded their readers that the frail, elderly woman had been missing for two months, since August 11, in the heavily timbered mountain country near Elk River. They reported that Rose's daughter, Eula Johnson of Juliaetta, Idaho, was offering a reward for the finding of her mother who had disappeared while on a family huckleberry picking expedition. Eula would pay $500 for information leading to the finding of her mother alive and $300 for information leading to the discovery of her body. Volunteers and deputies, aided by planes and bloodhounds, had made a long and extensive search of the area without turning up any trace of Mrs. Jewett. There had been speculation the woman might have been given a ride by a motorist, but officers had checked out all tips without result. Mrs. Johnson stated she had not given up hope that her mother would be found alive.

Two of Rose's sons, Joseph and Hubert, had predeceased their mother's disappearance in 1957. In addition to Rose's two daughters, Nellie and Eula, who were featured in the newspaper stories regarding her disappearance, five of Rose's other children were living. Clara, Preston, William and Nora also lived in Idaho at the time, and Bulah, who had lived in Idaho much of her life, had moved to Oregon after her second marriage in 1955.5,6 

Family

 Nora Jewett b. 25 Sep 1896

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Orris A Diemart, Memorial# 107506102. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Guy Allen Diemart, Memorial# 15108580.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Libbie (Gorman) Diemart, Memorial# 13074027.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nora Belle (Jewett) Diemart, Memorial# 122836712.
  5. [S2931] Rose Jewett, 85, Missing in Idaho on 11 August 1957, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Idaho Statesman, (Boise, Idaho), Thursday, August 15, 1957, Page 24, (Downloaded on November 24, 2025), with a photo and under the headline, "Daughter of Lost Woman Appeals for Search Aid", reporting that the daughter of an elderly north Idaho woman, who had been missing in rugged country near Elk river since Sunday issued a plea Wednesday in Boise for aid in locating the aged woman; Mrs. Nellie Wymore of 1802 North Twenty-sixth street, Boise, said there was a chance her mother, 85-year-old Mrs. Rose H. Jewett, may have reached a highway and had been picked up by a passerby; that Mrs. Jewett apparently wandered away from a family berry-picking camp near Elk river on Sunday afternoon; that she had been the object of an organized search ever since she had been reported missing; that although the search had been called off Tuesday, it was resumed Wednesday at the request of Mrs. George Johnson of Juliaetta (Idaho), another of Mrs. Jewett's daughters; authorities expressed little hope that Mrs. Jewett would be found alive, but the daughter in Boise said the elderly woman may have reached a highway; that Mrs. Wymore described her mother as "quite active', but said her memory had been failing; that Mrs. Wymore believed her mother may have been picked up along a highway, then left off somewhere; that with her memory failing, Mrs. Jewett may have forgotten who she was or where she was from; that Mrs. Wymore described her mother as about five feet tall, weighing about 117 pounds, and having white hair; that she had no money with her at the time she disappeared; that many searchers and woods workers had been released from their jobs to aid in the hunt, and that a helicopter had also been in use; that some searchers reported Wednesday that they had combed the area so thoroughly it appeared doubtful the elderly woman was anywhere near the spot she wandered away from Sunday. Hereinafter cited as Rose Jewett, 85, Missing in Idaho on 11 August 1957.
  6. [S2932] Rose Jewett: Reward Offered for Information on Lost Woman Idaho October 1957, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Idaho Statesman, (Boise, Idaho), Friday, October 18, 1957, Page 23, (Downloaded on November 24, 2025), from Juliaetta, Idaho, under the title, "Reward Offered for Information on Lost Woman", reporting that rewards were offered Thursday for a frail, elderly woman missing since August 11 in heavily timbered mountain country near Elk River; that Mrs. George Johnson offered the rewards for the finding of her mother, Mrs. Rose Jewett, 95 (sic), who disappeared while on a family huckleberry picking expedition; that she would pay $500 for information to the finding of her mother alive and $300 for information leading the discovery of her body; that volunteers and deputies, aided by planes and bloodhounds, made a long, extensive search of the area without turning up any trace of Mrs. Jewett; that there had been speculation the woman might have been given a ride by a motorist, but officers had checked out all tips without result; that Mrs. Johnson said she had not given up hope that her mother would be found alive. Hereinafter cited as Rose Jewett: Reward Offered for Information on Lost Woman Idaho October 1957.

Delight I. Dietz1,2

b. 27 July 1906
Family
Father*Raymond F. Dietz1,2 b. Mar 1886
Mother*Leora M. Dillenbeck1,2 b. 6 Jun 1887, d. 30 Jul 1975
Birth*27 July 1906Delight I. Dietz was born on 27 July 1906 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.2,1 
(Daughter) Divorce24 February 1910She was 3 years old when her parents divorced on 24 February 1910.3 
(Granddaughter) Census US 191025 April 1910Delight was enumerated with her divorced mother and sister on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 in the household of her widowed maternal grandmother, Delight I. Dillenbeck, at 219 East 1st Street, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Young Delight was 3 years old, and she, her mother and sister were all recorded with the surname Dillenbeck.4 
(Daughter) MarriageHer mother married, as her second husband, Joseph C. Davis.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19202 January 1920Delight I. was enumerated with the surname DAVIS on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 in the household of her mother and stepfather on 1st Street, Precinct 62, El Paso County, Colorado. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Daughter) Divorce4 March 1924Her mother and Joseph C. Davis were divorced on 4 March 1924. Delight was 17 years old.5 
(Daughter) Marriage8 March 1929Her mother married a third time on 8 March 1929 to William I. Burt.6 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joe C. and Le Ora Davis, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 62, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T625_163; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 115. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2183] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 27 July 1906 in Waterloo, Blackhawk County, Iowa, of Delight I Dietz, christened in Black Hawk County, Iowa, daughter of Raymond F Dietz and Leora Dillenbeck, referencing FHL Film# 1034314. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  3. [S1716] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Le Ora Dillenbeck Dietz and Frederick Raymond Dietz on 24 February 1910 in El Paso County, Colorado, USA. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Delight Dillenbeck, Year: 1910; Census Place: Colorado Springs Ward 3, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T624_119; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374132. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1716] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Joseph C. Davis and Leora M. Davis on 4 March 1924 in El Paso County, Colorado, USA.
  6. [S2162] Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 March 1929 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, USA, of W I Burt, age 44, born about 1885, and Leora M Davis, age 40, born about 1889, referencing FHL Film# 001690058. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.

Dorothy I. Dietz1

b. 9 December 1907
Family
Father*Raymond F. Dietz1,2 b. Mar 1886
Mother*Leora M. Dillenbeck1,2 b. 6 Jun 1887, d. 30 Jul 1975
Birth*9 December 1907Dorothy I. Dietz was born on 9 December 1907 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.1,2 
(Daughter) Divorce24 February 1910She was 2 years old when her parents divorced on 24 February 1910.3 
(Granddaughter) Census US 191025 April 1910Dorothy was enumerated with her divorced mother and sister on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 in the household of her widowed maternal grandmother, Delight I. Dillenbeck, at 219 East 1st Street, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Dorothy was 2 years old, and she, her mother and sister were all recorded with the surname Dillenbeck.4 
(Daughter) MarriageHer mother married, as her second husband, Joseph C. Davis.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19202 January 1920Dorothy I. was enumerated with the surname DAVIS on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 in the household of her mother and stepfather on 1st Street, Precinct 62, El Paso County, Colorado. She was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Daughter) Divorce4 March 1924Her mother and Joseph C. Davis were divorced on 4 March 1924. Dorothy was 16 years old.5 
(Daughter) Marriage8 March 1929Her mother married a third time on 8 March 1929 to William I. Burt.6 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joe C. and Le Ora Davis, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 62, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T625_163; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 115. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2183] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 9 December 1907 in Waterloo, Blackhawk County, Iowa, of Dorothy I Dietz, christened in Black Hawk County, Iowa, daughter of Raymond Dietz and "Lena" Dillenbeck, referencing FHL Film# 1034314. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  3. [S1716] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Le Ora Dillenbeck Dietz and Frederick Raymond Dietz on 24 February 1910 in El Paso County, Colorado, USA. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985.
  4. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Delight Dillenbeck, Year: 1910; Census Place: Colorado Springs Ward 3, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T624_119; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374132. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1716] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Joseph C. Davis and Leora M. Davis on 4 March 1924 in El Paso County, Colorado, USA.
  6. [S2162] Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 8 March 1929 in Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, USA, of W I Burt, age 44, born about 1885, and Leora M Davis, age 40, born about 1889, referencing FHL Film# 001690058. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.

Frank H. Dietz1

b. 12 December 1888
Family
Birth*12 December 1888Frank H. Dietz was born on 12 December 1888 in North Dakota.1 
Marriage*29 October 1912He married Florence I. Turnbull on 29 October 1912 in Wells County, North Dakota.2,1,3 

Family

 Florence I. Turnbull b. 1892
Child 1.Irene H. Dietz1,4 b. 8 Nov 1918

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank H Dietz, Memorial# 138202450. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florence I (Turnbull) Dietz, Memorial# 138203163.
  3. [S2918] Web: North Dakota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1872-2022, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 29 October 1912 in Wells County, North Dakota, USA, of Frank Dietz and Florence I. Turnbull, registered in Wells County, North Dakota, USA, citing https://statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages and referencing State Historical Society of North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota, USA; Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Web: North Dakota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1872-2022.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Irene Gabby (Dietz) Heaton, Memorial# 81434625.

Fred Dietz1

b. January 1856
Family
Birth*January 1856Fred Dietz was born in January 1856 in Germany.2 
Marriage*1879He married Rosina Lackore in 1879 in Iowa.1,2 

Family

 Rosina Lackore b. Apr 1859
Child 1.Raymond F. Dietz+1 b. Mar 1886

Citations

  1. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Le Ora Dillenbeck, age 19, born about 1887 in Bassett, Iowa, daughter of Charles Dillenbeck and Ida Delight Warner, married Raymond F Dietz, age 22, born about 1884 in Forest City, Iowa, son of Fred Dietz and Rosina Lackore, on 20 January 1906 in Chickasaw, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Rosina Dietz, Year: 1900; Census Place: Charles City, Floyd, Iowa; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240431. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Irene H. Dietz1,2

b. 8 November 1918
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Frank H. Dietz3,2 b. 12 Dec 1888
Mother*Florence I. Turnbull4,2 b. 1892
Birth*8 November 1918Irene H. Dietz was born on 8 November 1918 in Emrick, Wells County, North Dakota.2 
Marriage*7 September 1937She married Lyle D. Heaton, son of Emmith D. Heaton and Anna C. Pearson, on 7 September 1937 in Emrick, Wells County, North Dakota.1,2 

Family

 Lyle D. Heaton b. 1 Jun 1914

Citations

  1. [S2918] Web: North Dakota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1872-2022, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 7 September 1937 in Wells County, North Dakota, USA, of Lyle D Heaton and Irene H Dietz, registered in Wells County, North Dakota, USA, citing https://statemuseum.nd.gov/marriages and referencing State Historical Society of North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota, USA; Marriage Records. Hereinafter cited as Web: North Dakota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1872-2022.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Irene Gabby (Dietz) Heaton, Memorial# 81434625. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank H Dietz, Memorial# 138202450.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Florence I (Turnbull) Dietz, Memorial# 138203163.

Raymond F. Dietz1

b. March 1886
Family
Father*Fred Dietz1 b. Jan 1856
Mother*Rosina Lackore1 b. Apr 1859
Birth*March 1886Raymond F. Dietz was born in March 1886 in Iowa.2 
Marriage*20 January 1906He married, as her first husband, Leora M. Dillenbeck, daughter of Charles H. Dillenbeck and Ida Delight Warner, on 20 January 1906 in Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, Iowa.1 
Divorce*24 February 1910Raymond F. Dietz and Le Ora M. (Dillenbeck) Dietz were divorced on 24 February 1910 in El Paso County, Colorado.3 

Family

 Leora M. Dillenbeck b. 6 Jun 1887, d. 30 Jul 1975
Children 1.Delight I. Dietz4,5 b. 27 Jul 1906
 2.Dorothy I. Dietz4,6 b. 9 Dec 1907

Citations

  1. [S1700] Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Le Ora Dillenbeck, age 19, born about 1887 in Bassett, Iowa, daughter of Charles Dillenbeck and Ida Delight Warner, married Raymond F Dietz, age 22, born about 1884 in Forest City, Iowa, son of Fred Dietz and Rosina Lackore, on 20 January 1906 in Chickasaw, Iowa, USA, referencing Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1949.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Rosina Dietz, Year: 1900; Census Place: Charles City, Floyd, Iowa; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240431. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1716] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Le Ora Dillenbeck Dietz and Frederick Raymond Dietz on 24 February 1910 in El Paso County, Colorado, USA. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joe C. and Le Ora Davis, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 62, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: T625_163; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 115. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2183] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 27 July 1906 in Waterloo, Blackhawk County, Iowa, of Delight I Dietz, christened in Black Hawk County, Iowa, daughter of Raymond F Dietz and Leora Dillenbeck, referencing FHL Film# 1034314. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  6. [S2183] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 9 December 1907 in Waterloo, Blackhawk County, Iowa, of Dorothy I Dietz, christened in Black Hawk County, Iowa, daughter of Raymond Dietz and "Lena" Dillenbeck, referencing FHL Film# 1034314.

Bridgett Diffely1

Family
Marriage*She married Andrew Keaveny.1 

Family

 Andrew Keaveny
Child 1.Catherine Keaveny+1 b. 1 May 1872

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 20 May 1872 of the birth of Catherine Keaveny, daughter of Andrew Keaveny of Tolaneister, Williamstown, Glenamaddy, County Galway, carpenter, and Bridget Diffely, born on 1 May 1872 in Tolaneister, Williamstown, Glenamaddy, County Galway, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.

Rosaria DiFrancesco1

b. 29 November 1890, d. 8 August 1963
Family
Birth*29 November 1890Rosaria DiFrancesco was born on 29 November 1890 in Abruzzo Region, Italy.1 
Name VariationHer full name at birth was Anna-Rosaria DiFrancesco.1 
Name VariationShe was called Rose.1 
Marriage*1908She married Vito Iacobucci in 1908 in Alanno, Pescara Province, Abruzzo Region, Italy.2,1 
Name Change*The family's IACOBUCCI surname was changed to Buch in the 1920s.2 
(Wife) Death7 October 1952Rose became a widow when Vito Buch died on 7 October 1952 at age 64.2 
Death*8 August 1963She died on 8 August 1963 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 721 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in St. James, Lot 188 of Calvary Cemetery, Massillon, Stark County.1,2 

Family

 Vito Buch b. 20 Feb 1888, d. 7 Oct 1952
Child 1.Joseph Buch+1,2,3 b. 19 Mar 1914

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rosaria “Rose” (DiFrancesco) Buch, Memorial# 70825257. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Vito Buch, Memorial# 70825186.
  3. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Joseph George Buch of Canton, Stark County, Ohio, age 29, born on 19 March 1914 at Tirano, Italy, registered on 11 August 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, describing him as 5'' 11" in height, weighing 158, Dark complexion, Brown eyes and Black hair, person who would always know his address was his mother, Rose Buch, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, Draft Registration Cards for Ohio, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 183. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Anne Dignan1

Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1790, d. b 7 Feb 1829
Mother*Mary Bodkin1
Birth*Anne Dignan was born in Ireland.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 7 February 1829Anne was a young minor when her father died before 7 February 1829.1 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let7 February 1829 On 7 February 1829, an announcement was made regarding the matter of his six minor children, Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, that the house and demesne lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the lands of Cloonaddra, all in the county of Roscommon were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about eleven years old. The notice went on to read that the tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of prime quality and located between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.1 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let24 December 1830 On 24 December 1830, an announcement was made regarding the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, the six minor children, of Philip Dignan, deceased, that part of the lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, situate in the county of Roscommon, were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about twelve years old. The notice went on to read that the tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of excellent quality and located within four miles of the town of Roscommon.2 

Citations

  1. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, 10 February 1829, page 2 of 8, column 1, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 4th of February instant, I will on the 18th of February at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, at my offices, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Eleven years, all that and those the House and Demesne Lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the Lands of Cloonaddra, all of which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, in said order mentioned." Dated 7 February 1829 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of prime quality and situate between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  2. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, Saturday, 8 January 1831, page 1 of 4, column 4, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 18th of November, I will on the 17th of January at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, in my Chambers, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Twelve years, all that and those that part of the Lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, in said Order mentioned, and which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, being the Premises in the Order mentioned." Dated 24 December 1830 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of excellent quality and situate within four miles of the town of Roscommon.

Bridget Dignan1

Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1790, d. b 7 Feb 1829
Mother*Mary Bodkin1
Birth*Bridget Dignan was born in County Roscommon, Ireland.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 7 February 1829Bridget was a very young minor when her father died before 7 February 1829.2 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let7 February 1829 On 7 February 1829, an announcement was made regarding the matter of his six minor children, Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, that the house and demesne lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the lands of Cloonaddra, all in the county of Roscommon were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about eleven years old. The notice went on to read that the tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of prime quality and located between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.2 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let24 December 1830 On 24 December 1830, an announcement was made regarding the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, the six minor children, of Philip Dignan, deceased, that part of the lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, situate in the county of Roscommon, were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about twelve years old. The notice went on to read that the tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of excellent quality and located within four miles of the town of Roscommon.3 
Marriage*15 February 1847She married Patrick Dignan of Athlone, County Westmeath on 15 February 1847 at Enfield House, Enfield, County Roscommon.1 

Family

 Patrick Dignan

Citations

  1. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Mail, Wednesday 17 February 1847, page 3 of 4, column 5, on 15 February at Enfield, County Roscommon, Patrick Dignan of Athlone in the county of Westmeath, to Bridget, youngest daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  2. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, 10 February 1829, page 2 of 8, column 1, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 4th of February instant, I will on the 18th of February at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, at my offices, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Eleven years, all that and those the House and Demesne Lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the Lands of Cloonaddra, all of which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, in said order mentioned." Dated 7 February 1829 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of prime quality and situate between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.
  3. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, Saturday, 8 January 1831, page 1 of 4, column 4, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 18th of November, I will on the 17th of January at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, in my Chambers, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Twelve years, all that and those that part of the Lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, in said Order mentioned, and which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, being the Premises in the Order mentioned." Dated 24 December 1830 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of excellent quality and situate within four miles of the town of Roscommon.

Edward Ffrench Dignan1

b. 23 November 1862, d. 16 August 1943
Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1820, d. 5 Sep 1879
Mother*Elizabeth Browne1 b. 1826, d. 7 Jun 1897
Birth*23 November 1862Edward Ffrench Dignan was born on 23 November 1862 in Queensland, Australia.1 
Occupation*He spent most of his life prospecting around Australia.2 
Illness*14 February 1939When he became ill, he returned to Brisbane City near the end of his life. He was admitted to Dunwich Benevolent Asylum, Redland City, Queensland, Australia, on 14 February 19392 
Death*16 August 1943 and died there of senility on 16 August 1943 at age 80.2 
Burial*He was buried in an unmarked grave at the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum, Redland City.2 

Citations

  1. [S2023] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Edward Ffrench Dignan on 23 November 1862 in Queensland to Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Browne, registered in 1862 in Queensland, Australia, referencing page 3810 and registration number B001436. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.
  2. [S2024] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current, online at www.ancestry.com, Edward French Dignan, Memorial# 194413222. Hereinafter cited as Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current.

Frederick Arthur Dignan1

b. 26 November 1864, d. 27 May 1905
Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1820, d. 5 Sep 1879
Mother*Elizabeth Browne1 b. 1826, d. 7 Jun 1897
Birth*26 November 1864Frederick Arthur Dignan was born on 26 November 1864 in Queensland, Australia,1 
Death*27 May 1905 and died on 27 May 1905 in Queensland at age 40.2 

Citations

  1. [S2023] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Frederick Arthur Dignan on 26 November 1864 in Queensland to Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Browne, registered in 1865 in Queensland, Australia, referencing page 3810 and registration number B003481. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.
  2. [S1784] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Frederick Arthur Dignan on 27 May 1905 in Queensland, son of Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Brown, registered in 1905 in Queensland, referencing Registration Number B005700, page 6603. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985.

Jane Dignan1

Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1790, d. b 7 Feb 1829
Mother*Mary Bodkin1
Birth*Jane Dignan was born in Ireland.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 7 February 1829Jane was a young minor when her father died before 7 February 1829.1 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let7 February 1829 On 7 February 1829, an announcement was made regarding the matter of his six minor children, Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, that the house and demesne lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the lands of Cloonaddra, all in the county of Roscommon were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about eleven years old. The notice went on to read that the tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of prime quality and located between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.1 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let24 December 1830 On 24 December 1830, an announcement was made regarding the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, the six minor children, of Philip Dignan, deceased, that part of the lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, situate in the county of Roscommon, were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about twelve years old. The notice went on to read that the tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of excellent quality and located within four miles of the town of Roscommon.2 

Citations

  1. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, 10 February 1829, page 2 of 8, column 1, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 4th of February instant, I will on the 18th of February at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, at my offices, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Eleven years, all that and those the House and Demesne Lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the Lands of Cloonaddra, all of which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, in said order mentioned." Dated 7 February 1829 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of prime quality and situate between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  2. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, Saturday, 8 January 1831, page 1 of 4, column 4, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 18th of November, I will on the 17th of January at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, in my Chambers, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Twelve years, all that and those that part of the Lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, in said Order mentioned, and which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, being the Premises in the Order mentioned." Dated 24 December 1830 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of excellent quality and situate within four miles of the town of Roscommon.

John Dignan1

b. 1798
Family
Father*Owen Dignan1
Mother*Mary Owens1
Birth*1798John Dignan was born in 1798 in Cruisetown, County Louth, Ireland,1 
Baptism21 June 1798 and was baptized on 21 June 1798 in the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Nobber, County Meath.2 

Citations

  1. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of John Dignan on 21 June 1798, age 0, born 1n 1798, baptised at the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Meath, Ireland, child of Owen Dignan and Mary Dignan of Cruisetown, Diocese of Meath, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 /. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915.
  2. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of John Dignan on 21 June 1798, (transcribed incorrectly as 1790 by Ancestry), age 0, born 1n 1798, baptised at the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Meath, Ireland, child of Owen Dignan and Mary Dignan of Cruisetown, Diocese of Meath, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 /.

Margaret Dignan1,2

b. 1816, d. 17 March 1876
Family
Father*Philip Dignan3 b. 1790, d. b 7 Feb 1829
Mother*Mary Bodkin
Birth*1816Margaret Dignan was born about 1816 in Ballymoe, County Galway, Ireland.4,5 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 7 February 1829Margaret was only about 13 years old when her father died before 7 February 1829.6 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let7 February 1829 On 7 February 1829, an announcement was made regarding the matter of his six minor children, Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, that the house and demesne lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the lands of Cloonaddra, all in the county of Roscommon were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about eleven years old. The notice went on to read that the tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of prime quality and located between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.6 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let24 December 1830 On 24 December 1830, an announcement was made regarding the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, the six minor children, of Philip Dignan, deceased, that part of the lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, situate in the county of Roscommon, were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about twelve years old. The notice went on to read that the tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of excellent quality and located within four miles of the town of Roscommon.7 
Marriage Settlement*15 November 1847A Memorial of an Indenture dated 15 November 1847 was made between Henry Ffrench Esq. of Beaupeep in the county of Roscommon of the first part, Margaret Dignan of Enfield in the county of Roscommon aforesaid, spinster, of the second part, and Margaret's brother, Philip Dignan Esq., of Enfield in the county of Roscommon and Richard Kelly Jr. Esq. of the town of Roscommon, in the county of Roscommon, of the third part, regarding the intended marriage of Henry Ffrench Esq. and Margaret Dignan.

Ireland’s memorial deeds are handwritten, and the microfilmed copies are often difficult to read. Additionally, we are uncertain, in some instances, that we have identified the correct townlands. In earlier times, how the name of a townland was spelled depended upon how the initial scribe heard the name pronounced, and then how future scribes interpreted what was written. As a result, the names and spellings of many Irish townlands were spelled differently from deed to deed, book to book and year to year. Attempts to standardize the spelling of Ireland’s townlands began around the turn of the 20th century. A townland’s Barony did not always remain constant, either. Changes were made as populations grew. Our own transcription that follows attempts to identify the correct townlands mentioned in the deed and spell them in the current (2020) standard form. Our placement of quotation marks around a townland’s name means we remain uncertain about our selection of the correct townland, or have used the spelling as we saw it in the deed because we couldn’t find a good guess. Our transcription follows, and we welcome suggestions and corrections:

Reciting as therein and among others, said Indenture witnessed that in consideration of said intended marriage and others, the considerations therein mentioned, she the said Margaret Dignan, with the privity and consent of the said Henry Ffrench, granted, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and made over unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that and those two several Judgements for the respective sums of £4,000 and £2,000 obtained against the said Hamilton Gorges by the said Margaret Dignan, and all sums of money due or to become due thereon, and all benefit and advantage thereof.

To hold the same unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., and the survivor of them and the executors, administrators and assigns of such survivor, as and for their and his proper goods and chattels forever, but upon trust as therein and herein after mentioned.

And said Indenture also witnessed that in consideration of the said intended marriage, she the said Margaret Dignan, with the privity and consent aforesaid testified as aforesaid, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and set over unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that and those an Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 16 July 1842 by which the life of said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Provident Institution Life Assurance Office of London for the sum of £1,000, and also another Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 20 November 1840 by which the life of said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Union Life Assurance Company of Cornhill, London in the further sum of £1,000, and also another Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 27 November 1842 by which the life of the said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the said Union Life Assurance Company of Cornhill, London in the sum of £500 as aforesaid, and also the said other Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 4 December 1844 by which the life of the said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Globe Insurance Company’s office in the sum of £1,000, and also the said several, and respective, sums of £1,000, £1,000, £500 and £1,000, thereby respectively secured, and all other sum and sums of money which shall or may become payable, or be recoverable and be received upon, or by virtue of the said several and respective policies of assurance respectively, and all benefit and advantage thereof, and also with full power for the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., or the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, to sue for said three firstly mentioned policies of assurance in case default shall be made in payment of said Judgement debt, and also to sue for said last mentioned policy of £1,000.

And said Indenture further witnessed that in consideration of the intended marriage, the said Margaret Dignan, with such privity and consent as aforesaid, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and set over to the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the said sum of £1,615 7s. 6d., equivalent to the said sum of £1,749 19s. 9d., part of the sum of £10,000, late currency of Ireland, charged upon the town, lands, tenements and premises of Rathleg, Lisgobban, (previously called Gortgobbin), Carrowkeel, “Rathlena”, Rathbarna, Carrowmore, “Gunrade” or “Gunroad”, Carradooan, Ballinphuill, Gortgobbin, the Paddock and Grove Park, with their appurtenances, situate in the barony of Ballintober and county of Roscommon, so assigned to the said Margaret Dignan, her executors, administrators and assigns, by the Indenture dated 23 October 1846 and all the interest now due, or henceforth to become due and payable, upon or in respect of the same.

To have and receive said sum of £1,615 7s. 6d. interest and premises assigned thereby, unto and by, the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, but upon trust therein after mentioned. That is to say, in Trust for the said Margaret Dignan, her executors, administrators and assigns, until the said intended marriage, and from and after the solemnization thereof, upon trust that they, the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, shall and do raise out of the said Trust monies so to them assigned as aforesaid, or any of them, a sum of £615 and pay the same unto the proper hands of the said Margaret Dignan for her sole and separate use and benefit, independently of the said Henry Ffrench, her intended husband, and so that the said sum of £615 be not subject to his debts, contracts or engagements, and upon her own receipt alone, and upon trust, to lay out and invest the same or so much thereof as shall remain after payment made of said sum of £615 therein before provided to be paid to the said Margaret Dignan as aforesaid, and charge in Southpark, with the consent in writing of the said Margaret Dignan, or the survivor of them, in services or out of the public stocks or funds of Great Britain or Ireland, or upon mortgage or freehold, copyhold or leasehold estates or other real securities in England, Wales or Ireland, in the names or name of the said trustees or trustee for the time being upon trust, that the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, their executors or administrators shall and do from time to time, during the life of said Margaret Dignan, receive the interest dividend and annual produce thereof, together with all arrears of interest now due on foot of said securities, and pay the same into the hands of the said Margaret Dignan for her own use and benefit, the receipt or receipts in writing of the said Margaret Dignan or of such person or persons as she shall from time to time direct or appoint to receive all or any part of the said interest dividends and annual produce, to be from time to time a good and sufficient release and discharge for such sum or sums of money as in such receipt or receipts shall be expressed or acknowledged to be received, and after the decease of the said Margaret Dignan, in the lifetime of said Henry Ffrench, then upon Trust that the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, shall and do from time to time, during the life of the said Henry Ffrench, receive the interest dividends and annual produce thereof, together with all arrears of said interest and pay the same into the proper hands of the said Henry Ffrench upon his receipt, with a power to said Margaret Dignan, to appoint same among her children, and further as therein.

The deed and memorial were executed, signed and sealed by Henry Ffrench and Margaret Dignan and witnessed by Edward John Irwin of the city of Dublin, one of the attorneys, and Eyre O’Reilly of the county of Roscommon, gentleman.

They were registered in the Registry Office in Dublin on 20 December 1847.8 
Marriage*28 November 1847She married Henry Ffrench of Beau Peep, son of _____ Ffrench, about 28 November 1847 at Enfield House, Enfield, County Roscommon. They were married in the bride's home and she was described as the eldest daughter of the late Philip Dignan.1,9,3 
Deed Memorial*20 May 1873A memorial of an Indenture dated 20 May 1873 was made between Margaret (Dignan) Ffrench, wife of Henry Ffrench Esq. of the first part, the said Henry Ffrench Esq. of the second part, Margaret's brother, Philip Dignan Esq., of River View, South Brisbane Queensland, Australia, of the third part, Patrick Trears of Ballymoe in the county of Galway, merchant, of the fourth part, and the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick of Castlerea, county of Roscommon, merchant, of the fifth part:

Ireland’s memorial deeds are handwritten, and the microfilmed copies are often difficult to read. Additionally, we are uncertain, in some instances, that we have identified the correct townlands. In earlier times, how the name of a townland was spelled depended upon how the initial scribe heard the name pronounced, and then how future scribes interpreted what was written. As a result, the names and spellings of many Irish townlands were spelled differently from deed to deed, book to book and year to year. Attempts to standardize the spelling of Ireland’s townlands began around the turn of the 20th century. A townland’s Barony did not always remain constant, either. Changes were made as populations grew. Our own transcription that follows attempts to identify the correct townlands mentioned in the deed and spell them in the current (2020) standard form. Our placement of quotation marks around a townland’s name means we remain uncertain about our selection of the correct townland, or have used the spelling as we saw it in the deed because we couldn’t find a good guess. Our transcription follows, and we welcome suggestions and corrections:

Reciting the Indenture of Settlement effected on the marriage of the said Henry French and Margaret Dignan, parties to memorializing deed, was dated 15 November 1847.

And reciting that a sum of £1,100 remained due on the security of an Indenture of Mortgage dated 27 November 1863 made between Richard Kelly of the first part, the said Henry Ffrench and Margaret, his wife, of the second part, and the said Patrick Trears of the third part, and the same together with a charge of £1,615 7s. 6d. affecting the lands in said settlement, and herein after described, then constituted the entire of the trust funds which remained subject to the trusts of said Indenture of Settlement.

And reciting that Phillip Dignan, one of the Trustees of said settlement left Ireland to reside in Australia many years ago, and also then permanently resided abroad, and that Phillip Kelly, Junior, the successor Trustee of said Phillip Dignan, died in the year 1863.

And further reciting as therein, it was witnessed that the exercise of the power given to the said Margaret Ffrench by said settlement of 15 November 1847 thereby memorialized, constituted and appointed the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick to be trustees of said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847 in place of the said Phillip Dignan and Richard Kelly for the purposes of the said indenture.

And it was further witnessed that the said Phillip remain, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, as legatee, with the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the aforesaid charge or Principal of £1,615 7s. 6d. expressed, to be assigned by said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847 and charged upon and payable out of all that and those the town and lands of Rathleg, Lisgobban, (previously called Gortgobbin), Carrowkeel, “Rathlena”, Rathbarna, Carrowmore, “Gunrade” or “Gunroad”, Carradooan, Ballinphuill, Gortgobbin, the Paddock and Grove Park, with their appurtenances situate in the barony of Ballintober and the county of Roscommon, together with all interest then due and thence further to grow due thereon, and all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim and Demand of him, the said Phillip Dignan, in, to, and upon the said premises.

To hold unto the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, upon the trusts and subject to the powers, provisions and agreements and declarations contained in said Settlement of 15 November 1847.

And it was further witnessed that the said Patrick Trears, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, assigned unto the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the said mortgage debt, a principal sum of £1,100 secured by the said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863, and all interest thereon due, and thenceforth to grow due thereon, and all securities for the same, and all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim and Demand of him, the said Patrick Trears, in, to, or upon the same premises, together with full power for the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick and the survivor of them, and the executors or administrators of such survivor, and their or his assigns, to demand due for recover and give valid receipts for the said principal sum of £1,100 and all interest due and to become due for the same, in the name or names of the said Patrick Trears, his executors, administrators or assigns, for the purposes aforesaid, or any of them, to execute and do all such instrumentals and things as shall be necessary or expedient.

To hold unto the said Michael Broderick, Patrick Trears, their executors, administrators and assigns upon the trust, and subject to the powers, promises, agreements and declarations contained in said Settlement.

And it was also witnessed that the said Patrick Trears, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, granted unto the said Michael Broderick and his heirs, all that and those the town and lands of Runnaruag, containing 77 acres, 2 roods and 2 perches or thereabout, Irish Plantation Measure, situate in the parish of Kilmore, barony of Ballintober, county of Roscommon, the lands of Clooncommon Beg containing 38 acres, 2 roods and 25 perches or thereabout Irish Plantation Measure situate in the said barony of Ballintober and county of Roscommon, the lands of Kildurney containing 30 acres or thereabouts Irish Plantation Measure and the lands of “Kilcommon Glebe” containing 14 acres or thereabouts, each said lastly mentioned denominations situate in the barony of Athlone and county of Roscommon aforesaid, the lands of Drumaleague containing 65 acres and 5 perches or thereabouts situate in the parish of Kiltubbrid, barony of Leitrim and county of Leitrim, and also all that and those the lands of Cloonkeen situate in the parish of Kilkerrin, barony of Tiaquin and county of Galway containing by estimation 300 acres be the same more or less, being the land and hereditaments comprised in and granted by the said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863, and all other, if any, the hereditaments thereby granted together with the actual and reputed rights, members, and appurtenances to the same lands and hereditaments belonging or in anywise appertaining and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand of him, the said Patrick Trears in to and upon the said premises. To hold unto and the use of the said Michael Broderick and Patrick Trears, their heirs and assigns, subject to the Equity of Redemption subsisting in the said lands and hereditaments under said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863.

And it was also witnessed that the said Henry Ffrench and Margaret Ffrench thereby released the said Phillip Dignan, his heirs, executors, administrators, and his and their estates, from any claim which they might have against him by reason or on account of said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847.

Which said deed as to the execution thereof by the said Margaret Ffrench, Henry Ffrench and Patrick Trears is witnessed by Benjamin Whiting of Davidson Street in the city of Dublin, solicitor, and Robert Ffrench of Tally Ho in the county of Roscommon, Esquire, and as to the execution of the Memorial by the said Margaret Ffrench and Henry Ffrench is witnessed by the said Benjamin Whiting and Robert Ffrench, and as to the execution of said deed by the said Michael Broderick is witnessed by the said Benjamin Whitney and my John Mahon of Castlerea in the county of Roscommon, gentleman.

The documents were registered on 26 May 1873.10 
Death*17 March 1876She died on 17 March 1876 at about age 63 in her home called Beau Peep, Ballymoe, County Roscommon.1,5 
Probate*19 August 1892Letters of Administration, with the will attached, of her personal estate were granted more than 15 years after her death, and 11 years after her husband's, on 19 August 1892 at the Principal Registry to John L. Scallon of 25 Suffolk Street, Dublin, Solicitor, attorney for some of the legatees. Her effects were originally reported as £1,701 18s. 5d., and noted later, in handwriting , as £3,101 18s. 5d.1 

Family

 Henry Ffrench b. 1803, d. 8 Feb 1881

Citations

  1. [S1663] National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922, online at http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie, Letters of Administration (with the will annexed) of the personal estate of Margaret Ffrench, late of Beaupeep, County Roscommon, wife of Henry Ffrench, who died 17 March 1876 at the same place, were granted on 19 August 1892 at the Principal Registry to John L. Scallon of 25 Suffolk Street, Dublin, Solicitor, attorney of some of the legatees (Limited); effects originally reported as £1,701 18s. 5d., and noted later in handwriting as £3,101 18s. 5d.. Hereinafter cited as National Archives of Ireland, Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1922.
  2. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: Margaret Ffrench, formerly Dignan, to Patrick Trears, Film# 535351, 1873, Volume19, Deed# 135, images 438-439. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.
  3. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Galway Vindicator and Connaught Advertiser, Wednesday, 1 December1847, page 3 of 4, column 6, at Enfield House, Roscommon, Henry Ffrench, Esq., of Beaupeep in said county, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  4. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Marriage Settlement between Philip Dignan and Mary Bodkin, Film# 464718, 1815, Volume 689, pages 5-6, Deed# 473339, images 610-611.
  5. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, death of Margaret French, age 63, registered in the registration district of Castlerea, referencing Returns Quarter 2, Volume 9, page 92. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  6. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, 10 February 1829, page 2 of 8, column 1, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 4th of February instant, I will on the 18th of February at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, at my offices, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Eleven years, all that and those the House and Demesne Lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the Lands of Cloonaddra, all of which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, in said order mentioned." Dated 7 February 1829 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of prime quality and situate between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.
  7. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, Saturday, 8 January 1831, page 1 of 4, column 4, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 18th of November, I will on the 17th of January at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, in my Chambers, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Twelve years, all that and those that part of the Lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, in said Order mentioned, and which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, being the Premises in the Order mentioned." Dated 24 December 1830 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of excellent quality and situate within four miles of the town of Roscommon.
  8. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Indenture of Marriage Settlement between Henry Ffrench and Margaret Dignan, Film# 550743, 1847, Volume 20, Deed# 123, images 109-110.
  9. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Pilot, Monday, 29 November 1847, page 4 of 4, column 5, at Enfield House, County Roscommon, Henry Ffrench, Esq., Beaupeep in said county, to Margaret, daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.
  10. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Margaret Ffrench, Henry Ffrench, Philip Dignan and Patrick Trears, Film# 535351, 1873, Volume 19, Deed# 135, images 438-439.

Margaretta Wilhelmina Dignan1

b. 23 March 1868, d. 14 September 1870
Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1820, d. 5 Sep 1879
Mother*Elizabeth Browne1 b. 1826, d. 7 Jun 1897
Birth*23 March 1868Margaretta Wilhelmina Dignan was born on 23 March 1868 in Queensland, Australia,1 
Death*14 September 1870 and died on 14 September 1870 in Queensland at age 2.2 
Burial*She was buried in the Catholic Section of Paddington Cemetery, Milton, Brisbane City, Queensland.3 

Citations

  1. [S2023] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Margaretta Wilhelmina Dignan on 23 March 1868 in Queensland to Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Browne, registered in 1868 in Queensland, Australia, referencing page 3810 and registration number B008400. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.
  2. [S1784] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Margaretta Wilhelmine Dignan on 14 September 1870 in Queensland, son of Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Browne, registered in 1870 in Queensland, referencing Registration Number B006434, page 3810. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985.
  3. [S2022] Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current, online at www.ancestry.com, Margaretta Wilhelmine Dignan, Memorial# 51455348. Hereinafter cited as Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current.

Mary Dignan1

d. 18 August 1844
Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1790, d. b 7 Feb 1829
Mother*Mary Bodkin1
Birth*Mary Dignan was born in County Roscommon, Ireland.1 
(Daughter) Deathbefore 7 February 1829Mary was a very young minor when her father died before 7 February 1829.1 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let7 February 1829 On 7 February 1829, an announcement was made regarding the matter of his six minor children, Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, that the house and demesne lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the lands of Cloonaddra, all in the county of Roscommon were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about eleven years old. The notice went on to read that the tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of prime quality and located between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.1 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let24 December 1830 On 24 December 1830, an announcement was made regarding the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, the six minor children, of Philip Dignan, deceased, that part of the lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, situate in the county of Roscommon, were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about twelve years old. The notice went on to read that the tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of excellent quality and located within four miles of the town of Roscommon.2 
Death*18 August 1844Identified as Maria, the fourth daughter of Philip Dignan Esq., late of Enfield, County Roscommon, she died on 18 August 1844 at Peafield Terrace, Dublin.3 

Citations

  1. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, 10 February 1829, page 2 of 8, column 1, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 4th of February instant, I will on the 18th of February at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, at my offices, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Eleven years, all that and those the House and Demesne Lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the Lands of Cloonaddra, all of which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, in said order mentioned." Dated 7 February 1829 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of prime quality and situate between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  2. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, Saturday, 8 January 1831, page 1 of 4, column 4, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 18th of November, I will on the 17th of January at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, in my Chambers, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Twelve years, all that and those that part of the Lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, in said Order mentioned, and which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, being the Premises in the Order mentioned." Dated 24 December 1830 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of excellent quality and situate within four miles of the town of Roscommon.
  3. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Statesman and Dublin Christian Record, Dublin, Friday, 23 August 1844, page 2 of 4, column 5.

Owen Dignan1

Family
Marriage*18 November 1785He married Mary Owens of Nobber on 18 November 1785 in the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Nobber, County Meath, Ireland. Witnesses for the couple were Philip Hiery and Philip Dignan.2,1 

Family

 Mary Owens
Children 1.Philip Dignan+1 b. 1790, d. b 7 Feb 1829
 2.Patrick Dignan1 b. 1790
 3.John Dignan3 b. 1798

Citations

  1. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of twins Patt Dignan and Philip Dignan on 26 March 1790, age 0, born in 1790, baptised at the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Meath, Ireland, sons of Owen Dignan and Mary Dignan of Cruisetown, Parish Variants: Cruisetown, Diocese of Meath, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 / 01. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915.
  2. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on November 1785 at the Roman Catholic Church of Cruisetown, Nobber, Ireland, of Owen Dignan and Mary Owens of Nobber, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 / 01.
  3. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of John Dignan on 21 June 1798, age 0, born 1n 1798, baptised at the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Meath, Ireland, child of Owen Dignan and Mary Dignan of Cruisetown, Diocese of Meath, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 /.

Patrick Dignan1

Family
Marriage*15 February 1847He married Bridget Dignan of Enfield, County Roscommon, daughter of Philip Dignan and Mary Bodkin, on 15 February 1847 at Enfield House, Enfield, County Roscommon.1 

Family

 Bridget Dignan

Citations

  1. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Mail, Wednesday 17 February 1847, page 3 of 4, column 5, on 15 February at Enfield, County Roscommon, Patrick Dignan of Athlone in the county of Westmeath, to Bridget, youngest daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.

Patrick Dignan1

b. 1790
Family
Father*Owen Dignan1
Mother*Mary Owens1
Birth*1790Patrick Dignan and his twin brother, Philip Dignan, were born in 1790 in Cruisetown, County Louth, Ireland,1 
Baptism26 March 1790 and were baptized on 26 March 1790 in the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Nobber, County Meath.1 

Citations

  1. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of twins Patt Dignan and Philip Dignan on 26 March 1790, age 0, born in 1790, baptised at the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Meath, Ireland, sons of Owen Dignan and Mary Dignan of Cruisetown, Parish Variants: Cruisetown, Diocese of Meath, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 / 01. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915.

Philip Dignan1

b. 1790, d. before 7 February 1829
Family
Father*Owen Dignan2
Mother*Mary Owens2
Birth*1790Philip Dignan and his twin brother, Patrick Dignan, were born in 1790 in Cruisetown, County Louth, Ireland,2 
Baptism26 March 1790 and were baptized on 26 March 1790 in the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Nobber, County Meath.2 
Marriage Settlement*20 April 1815A memorial of an Indented Deed of Release dated 20 April 1815 was made between Philip Dignan of Ballymoe, County Galway, Esquire, of the first part, Charles Kelly, of Ballymoe, County Galway, Esquire, of the second part, and Mary Bodkin of Ballymoe, County Galway, spinster, of the third part.

Whereby after reciting that a marriage was then intended shortly to be had and solemnized between the said Philip Dignan and Mary Bodkin, the said deed witnessed that in consideration of said marriage and £10 of good and lawful money of Ireland, being the marriage portion of said Mary Bodkin, the receipt whereof the said Philip Bodkin did therefore acknowledge, and for providing a competent jointure and provision of maintenance for said Mary Bodkin, in case she should, after said marriage was had, survive said Philip Dignan her intended husband.

And in consideration of £10 in like money to said Philip Dignan, also by Charles Kelly, the receipt whereof he did thereby acknowledge, said Philip did grant, sell, release and confirm unto the said Charles Kelly, in his actual possession there being by virtue of a lease for a year therein mentioned, and to his heirs and assigns, all that and those the lands of Kilsallagh situate in the half barony of Ballymoe and county of Galway aforesaid, with the appurtenances and the reversions and the reversion yearly, and other rents and profits thereof, and also all the estate right, title and interest of said Philip Dignan in, to, or out of said lands, tenements, hereditaments and premises.

To hold said premises thereby granted and released with their appurtenances unto the said Charles Kelly, his heirs and assigns, to such uses, trusts, intents and purposes therein mentioned and, among others, to the use, intent and purpose that the said Mary Bodkin, if she survives the said Philip Dignan, should have, receive and take one annuity or yearly sum of £10 lawful money of Ireland during her natural life for her jointure, and in lieu of said Dower and Thirds at Common Law, to be paid to the said Mary Bodkin, and her assigns, upon each first day of May and first day of November in every year in half yearly payments, clear above taxes, the first half yearly payment to be made upon such of said days as should next happen after the decease of said Philip Dignan, and to the further age that said Mary Bodkin, if she survives said Philip Dignan, should have, receive and take one other annuity or yearly sum of £20 of like money during the term of her widowhood to be paid to said Mary Bodkin and her assigns in like manner at the same days and time and equally free from all deductions as was provided for, and in respect of, said annuity or jointure of £10 per annum.

Which said Deed of Release contained a Power of Distress and Re-entry on the non-payments of said annuities, or either of them, with costs of such distress or distresses as should be made on account of the non-payment thereof.

The deed was duly executed signed and sealed by Philip Dignan, Charles Kelly, and signed with her mark and sealed by Mary Bodkin, in the presence of Patrick McKeogh of Roscommon in the county of Roscommon, gentleman, one of the attorneys, and Patrick Prendergast of Heathfield in the county of Roscommon, farmer. The memorial was signed, in the presence of the same witnesses, only by only Philip Dignan and Mary Bodkin.

It was registered on 5 May 1815.3 
Marriage*April 1815He married Mary Bodkin of Ballymoe, County Galway in April 1815.3 
Death*before 7 February 1829He died before 7 February 1829.4 
Land to Be Let*7 February 1829 On 7 February 1829, an announcement was made regarding the matter of his six minor children, Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, that the house and demesne lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the lands of Cloonaddra, all in the county of Roscommon were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about eleven years old. The notice went on to read that the tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of prime quality and located between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.4 
Land to Be Let24 December 1830 On 24 December 1830, an announcement was made regarding the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, the six minor children, of Philip Dignan, deceased, that part of the lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, situate in the county of Roscommon, were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about twelve years old. The notice went on to read that the tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of excellent quality and located within four miles of the town of Roscommon.5 

Family

 Mary Bodkin
Children 1.Margaret Dignan6 b. 1816, d. 17 Mar 1876
 2.Anne Dignan4
 3.Jane Dignan4
 4.Philip Dignan+7 b. 1820, d. 5 Sep 1879
 5.Mary Dignan4 d. 18 Aug 1844
 6.Bridget Dignan8

Citations

  1. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Margret Dignan on 25 April 1802, age 0, born in 1802, baptised at the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Meath, Ireland, child of Phillip Dignan and Mary Dignan , Parish Variants: Cruisetown, Diocese of Meath, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 / 01. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915.
  2. [S1748] Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of twins Patt Dignan and Philip Dignan on 26 March 1790, age 0, born in 1790, baptised at the Roman Catholic Church of Nobber, Meath, Ireland, sons of Owen Dignan and Mary Dignan of Cruisetown, Parish Variants: Cruisetown, Diocese of Meath, citing the National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Microfilm 04183 / 01.
  3. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: Marriage Settlement between Philip Dignan and Mary Bodkin, Film# 464718, 1815, Volume 689, pages 5-6, Deed# 473339, images 610-611. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.
  4. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, 10 February 1829, page 2 of 8, column 1, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 4th of February instant, I will on the 18th of February at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, at my offices, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Eleven years, all that and those the House and Demesne Lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the Lands of Cloonaddra, all of which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, in said order mentioned." Dated 7 February 1829 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of prime quality and situate between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  5. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, Saturday, 8 January 1831, page 1 of 4, column 4, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 18th of November, I will on the 17th of January at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, in my Chambers, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Twelve years, all that and those that part of the Lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, in said Order mentioned, and which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, being the Premises in the Order mentioned." Dated 24 December 1830 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of excellent quality and situate within four miles of the town of Roscommon.
  6. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Galway Vindicator and Connaught Advertiser, Wednesday, 1 December1847, page 3 of 4, column 6, at Enfield House, Roscommon, Henry Ffrench, Esq., of Beaupeep in said county, to Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.
  7. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Margaret Ffrench, formerly Dignan, to Patrick Trears, Film# 535351, 1873, Volume19, Deed# 135, images 438-439.
  8. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Mail, Wednesday 17 February 1847, page 3 of 4, column 5, on 15 February at Enfield, County Roscommon, Patrick Dignan of Athlone in the county of Westmeath, to Bridget, youngest daughter of the late Philip Dignan, Esq.

Philip Dignan1

b. 1820, d. 5 September 1879
Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1790, d. b 7 Feb 1829
Mother*Mary Bodkin1,2
Birth*1820Philip Charles Dignan was born about 1820 in County Roscommon, Ireland.3,4 
(Son) Deathbefore 7 February 1829Philip was a young minor, somewhere between the ages of 9 and 11, when his father died before 7 February 1829.5 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let7 February 1829 On 7 February 1829, an announcement was made regarding the matter of his six minor children, Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, that the house and demesne lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the lands of Cloonaddra, all in the county of Roscommon were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about eleven years old. The notice went on to read that the tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of prime quality and located between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.5 
(Minor Child) Land to Be Let24 December 1830 On 24 December 1830, an announcement was made regarding the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, the six minor children, of Philip Dignan, deceased, that part of the lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, situate in the county of Roscommon, were to be set up and let during the minority of his son, Philip Dignan, then reported to be about twelve years old. The notice went on to read that the tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and the lands were described as of excellent quality and located within four miles of the town of Roscommon.6 
Marriage*20 July 1844He married Elizabeth Browne of Leabeg, daughter of Henry Browne Esq., about 20 July 1844 in the Roman Catholic Church of Ballintubber and Ballymoe, Ballymoe, County Roscommon.7,8 
(Brother) Marriage Settlement15 November 1847A Memorial of an Indenture dated 15 November 1847 was made between Henry Ffrench Esq. of Beaupeep in the county of Roscommon of the first part, Margaret Dignan of Enfield in the county of Roscommon aforesaid, spinster, of the second part, and Margaret's brother, Philip Dignan Esq., of Enfield in the county of Roscommon and Richard Kelly Jr. Esq. of the town of Roscommon, in the county of Roscommon, of the third part, regarding the intended marriage of Henry Ffrench Esq. and Margaret Dignan.

Ireland’s memorial deeds are handwritten, and the microfilmed copies are often difficult to read. Additionally, we are uncertain, in some instances, that we have identified the correct townlands. In earlier times, how the name of a townland was spelled depended upon how the initial scribe heard the name pronounced, and then how future scribes interpreted what was written. As a result, the names and spellings of many Irish townlands were spelled differently from deed to deed, book to book and year to year. Attempts to standardize the spelling of Ireland’s townlands began around the turn of the 20th century. A townland’s Barony did not always remain constant, either. Changes were made as populations grew. Our own transcription that follows attempts to identify the correct townlands mentioned in the deed and spell them in the current (2020) standard form. Our placement of quotation marks around a townland’s name means we remain uncertain about our selection of the correct townland, or have used the spelling as we saw it in the deed because we couldn’t find a good guess. Our transcription follows, and we welcome suggestions and corrections:

Reciting as therein and among others, said Indenture witnessed that in consideration of said intended marriage and others, the considerations therein mentioned, she the said Margaret Dignan, with the privity and consent of the said Henry Ffrench, granted, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and made over unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that and those two several Judgements for the respective sums of £4,000 and £2,000 obtained against the said Hamilton Gorges by the said Margaret Dignan, and all sums of money due or to become due thereon, and all benefit and advantage thereof.

To hold the same unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., and the survivor of them and the executors, administrators and assigns of such survivor, as and for their and his proper goods and chattels forever, but upon trust as therein and herein after mentioned.

And said Indenture also witnessed that in consideration of the said intended marriage, she the said Margaret Dignan, with the privity and consent aforesaid testified as aforesaid, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and set over unto the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that and those an Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 16 July 1842 by which the life of said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Provident Institution Life Assurance Office of London for the sum of £1,000, and also another Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 20 November 1840 by which the life of said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Union Life Assurance Company of Cornhill, London in the further sum of £1,000, and also another Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 27 November 1842 by which the life of the said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the said Union Life Assurance Company of Cornhill, London in the sum of £500 as aforesaid, and also the said other Instrument or Policy of Assurance dated 4 December 1844 by which the life of the said Hamilton Gorges is insured in the Globe Insurance Company’s office in the sum of £1,000, and also the said several, and respective, sums of £1,000, £1,000, £500 and £1,000, thereby respectively secured, and all other sum and sums of money which shall or may become payable, or be recoverable and be received upon, or by virtue of the said several and respective policies of assurance respectively, and all benefit and advantage thereof, and also with full power for the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., or the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, to sue for said three firstly mentioned policies of assurance in case default shall be made in payment of said Judgement debt, and also to sue for said last mentioned policy of £1,000.

And said Indenture further witnessed that in consideration of the intended marriage, the said Margaret Dignan, with such privity and consent as aforesaid, bargained, sold, assigned, transferred and set over to the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the said sum of £1,615 7s. 6d., equivalent to the said sum of £1,749 19s. 9d., part of the sum of £10,000, late currency of Ireland, charged upon the town, lands, tenements and premises of Rathleg, Lisgobban, (previously called Gortgobbin), Carrowkeel, “Rathlena”, Rathbarna, Carrowmore, “Gunrade” or “Gunroad”, Carradooan, Ballinphuill, Gortgobbin, the Paddock and Grove Park, with their appurtenances, situate in the barony of Ballintober and county of Roscommon, so assigned to the said Margaret Dignan, her executors, administrators and assigns, by the Indenture dated 23 October 1846 and all the interest now due, or henceforth to become due and payable, upon or in respect of the same.

To have and receive said sum of £1,615 7s. 6d. interest and premises assigned thereby, unto and by, the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr., their executors, administrators and assigns, but upon trust therein after mentioned. That is to say, in Trust for the said Margaret Dignan, her executors, administrators and assigns, until the said intended marriage, and from and after the solemnization thereof, upon trust that they, the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, shall and do raise out of the said Trust monies so to them assigned as aforesaid, or any of them, a sum of £615 and pay the same unto the proper hands of the said Margaret Dignan for her sole and separate use and benefit, independently of the said Henry Ffrench, her intended husband, and so that the said sum of £615 be not subject to his debts, contracts or engagements, and upon her own receipt alone, and upon trust, to lay out and invest the same or so much thereof as shall remain after payment made of said sum of £615 therein before provided to be paid to the said Margaret Dignan as aforesaid, and charge in Southpark, with the consent in writing of the said Margaret Dignan, or the survivor of them, in services or out of the public stocks or funds of Great Britain or Ireland, or upon mortgage or freehold, copyhold or leasehold estates or other real securities in England, Wales or Ireland, in the names or name of the said trustees or trustee for the time being upon trust, that the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, their executors or administrators shall and do from time to time, during the life of said Margaret Dignan, receive the interest dividend and annual produce thereof, together with all arrears of interest now due on foot of said securities, and pay the same into the hands of the said Margaret Dignan for her own use and benefit, the receipt or receipts in writing of the said Margaret Dignan or of such person or persons as she shall from time to time direct or appoint to receive all or any part of the said interest dividends and annual produce, to be from time to time a good and sufficient release and discharge for such sum or sums of money as in such receipt or receipts shall be expressed or acknowledged to be received, and after the decease of the said Margaret Dignan, in the lifetime of said Henry Ffrench, then upon Trust that the said Philip Dignan and Richard Kelly Jr. and the survivor of them, his executors or administrators, shall and do from time to time, during the life of the said Henry Ffrench, receive the interest dividends and annual produce thereof, together with all arrears of said interest and pay the same into the proper hands of the said Henry Ffrench upon his receipt, with a power to said Margaret Dignan, to appoint same among her children, and further as therein.

The deed and memorial were executed, signed and sealed by Henry Ffrench and Margaret Dignan and witnessed by Edward John Irwin of the city of Dublin, one of the attorneys, and Eyre O’Reilly of the county of Roscommon, gentleman.

They were registered in the Registry Office in Dublin on 20 December 1847.9 
Incumbered Estate*3 January 1853An announcement dated 3 January 1853 was made regarding the sale of the Incumbered Estate of Philip Dignan, an insolvent debtor. The sale included the lands of Kilsallagh, situate in the barony of Ballymoe and county of Galway; also, the lands of Toomona, Toberavaddy and Kildurney, situate in the barony of Athlone in the county of Roscommon. In addition to listing the lands, the notice described the Schedule of Incumbrances known at the time, which included several mortgages, annuities, deeds, a will and judgements, and requested that if any additional debts were known, they be reported to the General Clerk of the Court on or before 8 February 1853. The Chief Commissioner of the Court was to give directions for the final settlement on 11 February 1853.

The list of debts already on the schedule, and appearing in the announcement, included: two Annuities for £10 and £20 by the Deed dated 20 April 1815, executed on the marriage of Philip's parents, Philip Dignan with Mary Bodkin, for the life of said Mary, in the case of her surviving him, and the Will of the late Philip Dignan dated 27 July 1815, and the several codicils thereto, the last of which was dated 28 March 1828.10 
(Brother) Deed Memorial20 May 1873A memorial of an Indenture dated 20 May 1873 was made between Margaret (Dignan) Ffrench, wife of Henry Ffrench Esq. of the first part, the said Henry Ffrench Esq. of the second part, Margaret's brother, Philip Dignan Esq., of River View, South Brisbane Queensland, Australia, of the third part, Patrick Trears of Ballymoe in the county of Galway, merchant, of the fourth part, and the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick of Castlerea, county of Roscommon, merchant, of the fifth part.

Ireland’s memorial deeds are handwritten, and the microfilmed copies are often difficult to read. Additionally, we are uncertain, in some instances, that we have identified the correct townlands. In earlier times, how the name of a townland was spelled depended upon how the initial scribe heard the name pronounced, and then how future scribes interpreted what was written. As a result, the names and spellings of many Irish townlands were spelled differently from deed to deed, book to book and year to year. Attempts to standardize the spelling of Ireland’s townlands began around the turn of the 20th century. A townland’s Barony did not always remain constant, either. Changes were made as populations grew. Our own transcription that follows attempts to identify the correct townlands mentioned in the deed and spell them in the current (2020) standard form. Our placement of quotation marks around a townland’s name means we remain uncertain about our selection of the correct townland, or have used the spelling as we saw it in the deed because we couldn’t find a good guess. Our transcription follows, and we welcome suggestions and corrections:

Reciting the Indenture of Settlement effected on the marriage of the said Henry French and Margaret Dignan, parties to memorializing deed, was dated 15 November 1847.

And reciting that a sum of £1,100 remained due on the security of an Indenture of Mortgage dated 27 November 1863 made between Richard Kelly of the first part, the said Henry Ffrench and Margaret, his wife, of the second part, and the said Patrick Trears of the third part, and the same together with a charge of £1,615 7s. 6d. affecting the lands in said settlement, and herein after described, then constituted the entire of the trust funds which remained subject to the trusts of said Indenture of Settlement.

And reciting that Phillip Dignan, one of the Trustees of said settlement left Ireland to reside in Australia many years ago, and also then permanently resided abroad, and that Phillip Kelly, Junior, the successor Trustee of said Phillip Dignan, died in the year 1863.

And further reciting as therein, it was witnessed that the exercise of the power given to the said Margaret Ffrench by said settlement of 15 November 1847 thereby memorialized, constituted and appointed the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick to be trustees of said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847 in place of the said Phillip Dignan and Richard Kelly for the purposes of the said indenture.

And it was further witnessed that the said Phillip remain, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, as legatee, with the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the aforesaid charge or Principal of £1,615 7s. 6d. expressed, to be assigned by said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847 and charged upon and payable out of all that and those the town and lands of Rathleg, Lisgobban, (previously called Gortgobbin), Carrowkeel, “Rathlena”, Rathbarna, Carrowmore, “Gunrade” or “Gunroad”, Carradooan, Ballinphuill, Gortgobbin, the Paddock and Grove Park, with their appurtenances situate in the barony of Ballintober and the county of Roscommon, together with all interest then due and thence further to grow due thereon, and all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim and Demand of him, the said Phillip Dignan, in, to, and upon the said premises.

To hold unto the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, upon the trusts and subject to the powers, provisions and agreements and declarations contained in said Settlement of 15 November 1847.

And it was further witnessed that the said Patrick Trears, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, assigned unto the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick, their executors, administrators and assigns, all that the said mortgage debt, a principal sum of £1,100 secured by the said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863, and all interest thereon due, and thenceforth to grow due thereon, and all securities for the same, and all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Property, Claim and Demand of him, the said Patrick Trears, in, to, or upon the same premises, together with full power for the said Patrick Trears and Michael Broderick and the survivor of them, and the executors or administrators of such survivor, and their or his assigns, to demand due for recover and give valid receipts for the said principal sum of £1,100 and all interest due and to become due for the same, in the name or names of the said Patrick Trears, his executors, administrators or assigns, for the purposes aforesaid, or any of them, to execute and do all such instrumentals and things as shall be necessary or expedient.

To hold unto the said Michael Broderick, Patrick Trears, their executors, administrators and assigns upon the trust, and subject to the powers, promises, agreements and declarations contained in said Settlement.

And it was also witnessed that the said Patrick Trears, at the request of the said Margaret Ffrench, granted unto the said Michael Broderick and his heirs, all that and those the town and lands of Runnaruag, containing 77 acres, 2 roods and 2 perches or thereabout, Irish Plantation Measure, situate in the parish of Kilmore, barony of Ballintober, county of Roscommon, the lands of Clooncommon Beg containing 38 acres, 2 roods and 25 perches or thereabout Irish Plantation Measure situate in the said barony of Ballintober and county of Roscommon, the lands of Kildurney containing 30 acres or thereabouts Irish Plantation Measure and the lands of “Kilcommon Glebe” containing 14 acres or thereabouts, each said lastly mentioned denominations situate in the barony of Athlone and county of Roscommon aforesaid, the lands of Drumaleague containing 65 acres and 5 perches or thereabouts situate in the parish of Kiltubbrid, barony of Leitrim and county of Leitrim, and also all that and those the lands of Cloonkeen situate in the parish of Kilkerrin, barony of Tiaquin and county of Galway containing by estimation 300 acres be the same more or less, being the land and hereditaments comprised in and granted by the said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863, and all other, if any, the hereditaments thereby granted together with the actual and reputed rights, members, and appurtenances to the same lands and hereditaments belonging or in anywise appertaining and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand of him, the said Patrick Trears in to and upon the said premises. To hold unto and the use of the said Michael Broderick and Patrick Trears, their heirs and assigns, subject to the Equity of Redemption subsisting in the said lands and hereditaments under said Indenture of Mortgage of 27 November 1863.

And it was also witnessed that the said Henry Ffrench and Margaret Ffrench thereby released the said Phillip Dignan, his heirs, executors, administrators, and his and their estates, from any claim which they might have against him by reason or on account of said Indenture of Settlement of 15 November 1847.

Which said deed as to the execution thereof by the said Margaret Ffrench, Henry Ffrench and Patrick Trears is witnessed by Benjamin Whiting of Davidson Street in the city of Dublin, solicitor, and Robert Ffrench of Tally Ho in the county of Roscommon, Esquire, and as to the execution of the Memorial by the said Margaret Ffrench and Henry Ffrench is witnessed by the said Benjamin Whiting and Robert Ffrench, and as to the execution of said deed by the said Michael Broderick is witnessed by the said Benjamin Whitney and my John Mahon of Castlerea in the county of Roscommon, gentleman.

The documents were registered on 26 May 1873.11 
Death*5 September 1879He died on 5 September 1879 in his home called River View on Old Ipswich Road, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, in the 59th year of his age. He worked for H.M. Customs in Brisbane and was formerly of Enfield House in County Roscommon, Ireland.3,12,4 
Burial*He was buried in Plot 2D-25 of South Brisbane Cemetery, Brisbane City, Queensland.12 

Family

 Elizabeth Browne b. 1826, d. 7 Jun 1897
Children 1.Son Dignan13 b. 8 Nov 1847
 2.Edward Ffrench Dignan14 b. 23 Nov 1862, d. 16 Aug 1943
 3.Frederick Arthur Dignan15 b. 26 Nov 1864, d. 27 May 1905
 4.Margaretta Wilhelmina Dignan16 b. 23 Mar 1868, d. 14 Sep 1870

Citations

  1. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: Margaret Ffrench, formerly Dignan, to Patrick Trears, Film# 535351, 1873, Volume19, Deed# 135, images 438-439. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.
  2. [S1784] Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Philip Dignan on 5 September 1879 in Queensland, son of Philip Dignan and Mary Bodkin, registered in 1879 in Queensland, referencing Registration Number B013138, page 3810. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985.
  3. [S2021] Trove - Australia Newspapers and Gazettes, online at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/; Trove is a collaboration between the National Library of Australia and hundreds of Partner organizations around Australia, The Brisbane Courier, (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Saturday, 6 September 1879, page 4, DIGNAN.—On the 5th September, at River View, Old Ipswich-road, in the 59th year of his age, Philip Dignan, of H. M. Customs, Brisbane, and formerly of Enfield-house, County Roscommon, Ireland. Hereinafter cited as Trove - Australia Newspapers and Gazettes.
  4. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser, Dublin, Tuesday, 25 November 1879, page 1 of 8, column 1. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.
  5. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, 10 February 1829, page 2 of 8, column 1, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 4th of February instant, I will on the 18th of February at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, at my offices, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Eleven years, all that and those the House and Demesne Lands of Enfield and Ballintubber, and the Lands of Cloonaddra, all of which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, in said order mentioned." Dated 7 February 1829 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenants would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of prime quality and situate between the towns of Roscommon and Castlerea.
  6. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Dublin Evening Post, Saturday, 8 January 1831, page 1 of 4, column 4, in the matter of Margaret Dignan, Anne Dignan, Jane Dignan, Philip Dignan, Mary Dignan and Bridget Dignan, minors, "Pursuant to the order made in this matter, bearing date the 18th of November, I will on the 17th of January at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, in my Chambers, Inns-quay, Dublin, set up and Let, during the minority of the Minor, Philip Dignan, now aged about Twelve years, all that and those that part of the Lands of Tonlemond, late in the possession of George Clark, in said Order mentioned, and which said Lands are situate in the County of Roscommon, being the Premises in the Order mentioned." Dated 24 December 1830 and signed by William Henn.

    The notice went on to read that the Tenant would be required to enter into security by recognizance, and described the Lands as of excellent quality and situate within four miles of the town of Roscommon.
  7. [S2022] Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current, online at www.ancestry.com, Elizabeth (Browne) Dignan, Memorial# 48739330. Hereinafter cited as Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current.
  8. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, Roscommon and Leitrim Gazette, Boyle, Saturday, 20 July 1844, page 3 of 4, column 5.
  9. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Indenture of Marriage Settlement between Henry Ffrench and Margaret Dignan, Film# 550743, 1847, Volume 20, Deed# 123, images 109-110.
  10. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, Saunder's News-Letter and Daily Advertiser, Tuesday, 4 January 1853, page 4 of 4, column 2.
  11. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms: Margaret Ffrench, Henry Ffrench, Philip Dignan and Patrick Trears, Film# 535351, 1873, Volume 19, Deed# 135, images 438-439.
  12. [S2022] Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current, online at www.ancestry.com, Philip Dignan, Memorial# 48723687.
  13. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at www.findmypast.com, The Pilot, Dublin, Monday, 8 November 1847, page 4 of 4, column 6.
  14. [S2023] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Edward Ffrench Dignan on 23 November 1862 in Queensland to Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Browne, registered in 1862 in Queensland, Australia, referencing page 3810 and registration number B001436. Hereinafter cited as Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.
  15. [S2023] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Frederick Arthur Dignan on 26 November 1864 in Queensland to Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Browne, registered in 1865 in Queensland, Australia, referencing page 3810 and registration number B003481.
  16. [S2023] Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Margaretta Wilhelmina Dignan on 23 March 1868 in Queensland to Philip Dignan and Elizabeth Browne, registered in 1868 in Queensland, Australia, referencing page 3810 and registration number B008400.

Son Dignan1

b. 8 November 1847
Family
Father*Philip Dignan1 b. 1820, d. 5 Sep 1879
Mother*Elizabeth Browne1 b. 1826, d. 7 Jun 1897
Birth*8 November 1847Son Dignan was born about 8 November 1847 in Enfield, Tulsk, County Roscommon, Ireland.1 

Citations

  1. [S1621] Irish Newspapers, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, The Pilot, Dublin, Monday, 8 November 1847, page 4 of 4, column 6. Hereinafter cited as Irish Newspapers.

Mary Dilger1,2,3

b. December 1859
Family
Birth*December 1859Mary Dilger was born in December 1859 in Ohio.4 
Marriage*1879She married Fred Schleeter in 1879.2,5,1,3,4 
Census US 1900*1 June 1900Mary and Fred Schleeter were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 on North Main Street, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Fred was 41 years of age and worked as a Harness Maker, and Mary was 42 years of age. They were both able to read, write and speak English. They owned their house with a mortgage, had been married for 21 years, and Mary had given birth to six children, three of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1900. Lizzybeth and Stephen were ages 17 and 11 years, respectively, were able to read, write and speak English, and had attended school for nine months of the census year; and Joseph was 3 years old. A nephew, Fred Schleeter, was also enumerated with the family in 1900. He was 15 years old, able to read, write and speak English, and worked as a Harness Maker's Assistant.4 

Family

 Fred Schleeter b. Dec 1858
Child 1.Stephen B. Schleeter3,2 b. 10 Nov 1888

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (Dilger) Schleeter, Memorial# 75564710. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Stephen B. "Schleutter" of Delphos, Ohio, laborer, stating he was not previously married, age 28 years on 10 November 1916, born in Delphos, Ohio, son of Fred "Schleutter" and Mary Dilger, married Maggie Best of Delphos, Ohio, housekeeper, not previously married, age 27 years on 26 June 1916, born in Van Wert County, Ohio, daughter of Henry Best and Clara Jefferies, married on 7 June 1917 in Van Wert, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001015865. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  3. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Lucy Waltz of Elkhart, Indiana, age 24, born on 16 January 1887 in Elkhart, Indiana, daughter of William Waltz and Flo Jacob, and Stephen "Schleetter" of Elkhart, Indiana, age 23, born on 10 November 1888 in Elkhart, Indiana, son of Fred "Schleetter" and Mary Delger, married on 8 July 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 413 and referencing FHL Film# 001845560. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Fred and Mary Schleeter, (their surname almost impossible to read as written by the census taker, and transcribed only as "Sch" by Ancestry), Year: 1900; Census Place: Delphos, Allen, Ohio; Roll: 1236; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0008. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frederick Schleeter, Memorial# 75564687.

Elizabeth Dill1

b. 1810
Family
Birth*1810Elizabeth Dill was born about 1810 in Ohio.2 
Marriage*17 April 1828She married Levi Ricks on 17 April 1828 in Montgomery County, Ohio.1,3 

Family

 Levi Ricks b. 1804
Child 1.Rhoda Ricks+1 b. May 1857, d. 30 Dec 1900

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Levi and Elizabeth Ricks, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Greensboro, Henry, Indiana; Roll: M653_266; Page: 421; Family History Library Film: 803266; Rhoda was 3 years old and her place of birth was recorded as Ohio. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Levi and Elizabeth Ricks, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Greensboro, Henry, Indiana; Roll: M653_266; Page: 421; Family History Library Film: 803266.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Levi Ricks and Elizabeth Dill on 17 April 1828 in Montgomery County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001030835. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

William Dill1

b. 21 February 1793, d. 18 March 1859
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Birth*21 February 1793William Dill was born on 21 February 1793 in Kent County, Delaware.2,3 
Marriage*10 May 1812He married first Polly Heaton, daughter of Jonah Heaton and Margaret __?__, on 10 May 1812 in Harmony Township, Champaign County, Ohio.1,4 
War of 1812*24 August 1812William enlisted in the Ohio militia on 24 August 1812 and served in the War of 1812 in Captain Samuel Black's company until his discharge on 24 February 1813.5 
Relocation*1840The couple farmed and raised a large family in Ohio for many years, and then moved to Rush County, Indiana, where the sons of Mary's Uncle Ebenezer lived. They appeared on the 1840 census in Rushville.1,6 
(Husband) Death15 July 1843William became a widower when Mary (Heaton) Dill died on 15 July 1843.1 
Marriage*27 April 1845He married second Mary Hall on 27 April 1845 in Rushville, Rush County, Indiana.5,7 
Death*18 March 1859He died on 18 March 1859 in Rush County, Indiana, at age 661 
Burial* and was buried in Section 4 of East Hill Cemetery, Rushville, Rush County.3 

Family 1

 Mary Heaton b. 19 Aug 1797, d. 15 Jul 1843

Family 2

 Mary Hall b. 9 Jan 1813, d. 12 Oct 1881

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 9, pages 330-331. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 9, pages 330-331, reporting his place of birth as either Delaware or Maryland.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Dill, Memorial# 40228418. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, hosted by FamilySearch at www.Familysearch.org. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  5. [S1577] War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815.
  6. [S487] 1840 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William Dill, Rushville, Rush, Indiana; Roll: 93; Page: 184; Family History Library Film: 0007729. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1572] Indiana, Marriage Index, 1806-1861, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Indiana Marriage Index, 1806-1861.