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Degnan family

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Photo taken about 1920 in St Patrick's parish, Wigan.
Photo taken about 1920 in St Patrick's parish, Wigan.
Photo: Margaret Kneale
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Photo taken about 1920 in St Patrick's parish, Wigan.

Holding trophy Joseph Lowe, who later emigrated to New Jersey, USA. Back row, 4th from left, Ted Degnan. Front row far left, Joseph Degnan (my grandfather) Front row, 3rd from left, between two children, Tommy Degnan, who was later active in the Mine Workers Trade Union, in Barnsley, Yorkshire.

Comment by: Karen Steeden on 16th August 2015 at 21:16

Fascinating. Ted Degnan was my grandfather. My mum has uncle Joe who must be your grandfather. So we, what, third cousins?

Comment by: Lisa Croft on 26th June 2016 at 20:38

Hi Margaret, I have been looking for information about Tommy Degnan so great to see the photo. I am in a group who is trying to get a memorial for the men from the Wigan area who fought in the Spanish Civil War. Tommy is one of them who will have his name on the memorial to be unveiled in Wigan centre. Please email me if you have any more information.
Thanks

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