John Finnigan was the son of Patrick and Lizzie Finnigan. He was born about 1888, the oldest of four known children, all born in the Caledon area. His father was a labourer. John became a servant and labourer. He was married in August 1912. He and Annie had two children. Lance Corporal John Finnigan was serving with the 7th Battalion of the Leinster Regiment when he was killed in action on 27th June 1916 in France. In his will, John left all to his wife Annie, who was living in Church Street, Caledon.
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John Finnigan was the son of Patrick and Lizzie Finnigan. Patrick Finnigan and Elizabeth McCreesh were married on 20th July 1887 in the district of Armagh.
John Finnigan was born about 1888. He was the oldest of four known children, all born in the Caledon area.
Known family: Patrick Finnigan, Lizzie Finnigan, John Finnigan (born about 1888, James Finnigan (born 20th December 1889), Patrick Finnigan (born 1st January 1896), Peter Finnigan (born 20th January 1901).
The 1901 census lists John as age 12, living with the family at house 8 in Foyar, Glenaul, County Armagh. John was still at school. His father was a labourer. Foyar lies east of Caledon.
The 1911 census possibly lists John as age 21, a servant living with the McGee family at house 3 in Glenarb, Caledon.
John Finnigan and Annie Walsh were married on 8th August 1912 in the district of Dungannon. They went on to have at least two children.
Family: John Finnigan, Annie Finnigan, Patrick Finnigan (born 30th May 1913), John Finnigan (born 2nd May 1916).
John Finnegan arrived in France with the Leinster Regiment on 17th December 1915.
Lance Corporal John Finnigan was serving with the 7th Battalion of the Leinster Regiment when he was killed in action on 27th June 1916 in France.
In his will, John left all to his wife Annie, who was living in Church Street, Caledon.
Last Will and Testament of Lance Corporal John Finnigan dated 18th December 1915:
In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to my wife, Annie Finnigan, Caledon, County Tyrone, Ireland. Signed 1286 Lance Corporal J Finnigan, A Company, 7th Leinsters.
Lance Corporal John Finnigan is buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery in Loos, France.
Lance Corporal John Finnigan is commemorated locally on Dungannon War Memorial.
The CWGC records Lance Corporal John Finnigan as the son of Patrick and Lizzie Finnigan. He is also recorded as the husband of Annie Finnigan of Church Street, Caledon, County Tyrone. He was born at Caledon.
