| 1. | Richard "Dick" Reddigan was born 10 Aug 1833, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 21 Apr 1916, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried 23 Apr 1916, St. Thomas' Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Other Events:
- Land: 1869, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; Crown Lands Records #2830
- Burial: Aft 23 Apr 1916, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada
Notes:
Land:
Crown Lands Records #2830 - May 1, 1869. Richard Reddigan Jr. granted land north side of road - Caplin Bay. This appears to be the land that was willed to "cousin" Martin Reddigan by Richard Reddigan Sr.
Burial:
Headstone - Ferryland RC Cemetery - near Johnston family plot. Richard & Jane Reddigan, 95 yrs and 90 yrs.
The ages on this commemorative marker were estimated by a niece of Jane Reddigan. However, Richard's age on his death certificate was given as 82 years, 8 months, and 11 days, but, of course, this age was based on the date of birth given by his wife Jane. Dates/ages given in other documents indicate earlier and later birth dates for Richard.
Buried:
No headstone was found for Richard Reddigan in St. Thomas' Cemetery in Bristol, CT.
Although Richard was buried in Bristol, Connecticut, a homemade headstone was eventually erected in Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Newfoundland for both him and Jane. Based on family lore, at some point in time, Jane returned home from Connecticut, died at Caplin Bay, and was buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ferryland.
Died:
The 22nd April 1916 issue of the Hartford Courant noted the death of Richard Radigan (sic) in his home at 59 Summer St. Bristol, Connecticut.
Richard married Mary Jane "Jane" Johnston Abt 1867, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of William Johnston and Ellen Rossiter) was born Jun 1845, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Abt 1923, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1923, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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1833 - 1916 (82 years)