About the children of Robert Pigott and Margaret Coghlan
It is our good fortune that in the 1880's Helena Pigott took up a legal action in regard to the will of her late mother, Margaret Coghlan (Pigott). The documentation associated with this case provides vital evidence about who is who among the children of the family of RP and MC, also some useful facts about Margaret Coughlan herself.
Firstly, the following baptism records are available from "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms":
17/09/1843 - Michaelum in Adare, sponsors Andreas Coghlan & Maria Coghlan
26/09/1844 - Emilia in Adare, sp Michl? & Maria Coghlan (NB. not in index, film only)
09/01/1848 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Jacobo Pigott & Ellena Coghlan
22/12/1850 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Thomas Coghlan & Elizabeth Coghlan
05/06/1853 - Margarita in Adare, sponsors Jacobus Pigot & Margarita Pigot
11/06/1854 - Eliza in Adare, sponsors Patritius Pigot & Helena Coghlan
15/01/1857 - Michaelem in Croagh, sponsors Joannes & Joanna Pigott
20/06/1861 - Ellena in Croagh, sponsors ? Pigott & Catharina?os?ell
In addition, the following other children are known but have no known baptism record:
about 1844 - Thomas
about 1859 - Kathleen
about 1861 - Mary Philomena
about 1864 - Elizabeth Mary Ann
Secondly, from the legal case, Helena describes herself as "Helena Pigott, formerly of St Georges Rd Nth Fitzroy, now of 552 Drummond St Carlton, ....Spinster...." in 1897. At that time only one of the Pigott sisters in Melbourne was unmarried and that person went on to become Sister Mary Loyola. Helena lists the following siblings plus herself as the "(Margaret Coughlan's) only surviving next of kin Tom Pigott, Amelia Pigott, Mary Pigott, Margaret Pigott, Elizabeth Pigott, Kate Pigott, Michael Pigott."
Thirdly, we know that Mary Philomena and Helena(Ellena) were not the same person, because the will of older sister Margaret names the executors as:
Thomas Smith
Mary Philomena Taylor
Helena Pigott
As regards Robert Pigott, he is still alive when Margaret died in 1880 as she is described as "married woman", but has died by 1897 as he is not listed in the next of kin. Also, in 1888 Helena testified that Robert Pigott had survived Margaret Coghlan but had since died.
So, which of the baptised children became which adult? Looking at each in turn:
Michaelum b. 1843 - there is no further evidence of this person, unless he became Thomas.
Records that exist for Thomas are the 1901 census where his age is given as 47, and the 1911 census where his age is 67. If the latter is correct that would match a birth about 1843, whereas a birth in 1853 would conflict with the birth of Margarita.
Thomas - as well as the census records, there is a death of a Thomas Pigott 28/03/1918, St Johns Hospital and a further place of "Milltown Croagh", so this might be the Thomas in question. Bachelor, aged 69, farmer - Thomas was a bachelor farmer but the age is questionable.
Emilia b. 1844 - this record doesn't appear in indexes but can be seen on the scanned register image for 26/Sep/1844. Presumably this is Amelia who appears in the 1901 census (age given as 41) and dies in 1902 (age given as 46) - Amelia Pigott from Ballanguile (dated 10/Sep/1902.)
Maria b. 1848 - because the name has been used again, it's likely that this child died in infancy.
Maria b. 1850 - No further records appear for this name. Could this be the child that later became Mary Philomena?
Margarita b. 1853 - presumably this is Margaret who later became Margaret Smith and died in Aust in 1917 aged 63.
Eliza b. 1854 - no further records exist for an Eliza. Could this be Mary Philomena (later Taylor) or Elizabeth Mary Ann (later Cameron)? Mary Philomena died in 1935 aged 74, this implies birth around 1860 but no such birth or baptism can be found in the records. No age given in death notices. Elizabeth gave her age as 26 at marriage in 1890 and her age was given as 69 in 1933, both of these imply birth in 1864 but no baptism record has been found.
Mary Philomena - no identifiable baptism record. Mary was married to John James Taylor in 1891 but no age information available. At death in 1935 her age is given as 74, implying birth in 1860, so perhaps Mary Philomena was baptised Eliza?
Elizabeth Mary Ann - no identifiable baptism record. At marriage in 1890 she gives her age as 26, implying birth in 1864. Possibly she could have been baptised Eliza in 1854 but that's a bit of a stretch. At her death in 1933, age is given as 69 also implying birth in 1864.
Michaelem b. 1857 - this is Michael Augustine who married Kate Whyte and emigrated to Aust shortly after the death of his mother.
Ellena b. 1861 - this is Helena (on the baptism entry, the name could easily be read as either Ellena or Hellena) who later became Sister Mary Loyola. Died 1934 age given as 70, though, in a list of Irish Nuns in Victoria her first name is given as Mary with birth year of 1864, entered service in 1907, and "possibly born 1872".
About the children of Robert Pigott and Margaret Coghlan
It is our good fortune that in the 1880's Helena Pigott took up a legal action in regard to the will of her late mother, Margaret Coghlan (Pigott). The documentation associated with this case provides vital evidence about who is who among the children of the family of RP and MC, also some useful facts about Margaret Coughlan herself.
Firstly, the following baptism records are available from "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms":
17/09/1843 - Michaelum in Adare, sponsors Andreas Coghlan & Maria Coghlan
26/09/1844 - Emilia in Adare, sp Michl? & Maria Coghlan (NB. not in index, film only)
09/01/1848 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Jacobo Pigott & Ellena Coghlan
22/12/1850 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Thomas Coghlan & Elizabeth Coghlan
05/06/1853 - Margarita in Adare, sponsors Jacobus Pigot & Margarita Pigot
11/06/1854 - Eliza in Adare, sponsors Patritius Pigot & Helena Coghlan
15/01/1857 - Michaelem in Croagh, sponsors Joannes & Joanna Pigott
20/06/1861 - Ellena in Croagh, sponsors ? Pigott & Catharina?os?ell
In addition, the following other children are known but have no known baptism record:
about 1844 - Thomas
about 1859 - Kathleen
about 1861 - Mary Philomena
about 1864 - Elizabeth Mary Ann
Secondly, from the legal case, Helena describes herself as "Helena Pigott, formerly of St Georges Rd Nth Fitzroy, now of 552 Drummond St Carlton, ....Spinster...." in 1897. At that time only one of the Pigott sisters in Melbourne was unmarried and that person went on to become Sister Mary Loyola. Helena lists the following siblings plus herself as the "(Margaret Coughlan's) only surviving next of kin Tom Pigott, Amelia Pigott, Mary Pigott, Margaret Pigott, Elizabeth Pigott, Kate Pigott, Michael Pigott."
Thirdly, we know that Mary Philomena and Helena(Ellena) were not the same person, because the will of older sister Margaret names the executors as:
Thomas Smith
Mary Philomena Taylor
Helena Pigott
As regards Robert Pigott, he is still alive when Margaret died in 1880 as she is described as "married woman", but has died by 1897 as he is not listed in the next of kin. Also, in 1888 Helena testified that Robert Pigott had survived Margaret Coghlan but had since died.
So, which of the baptised children became which adult? Looking at each in turn:
Michaelum b. 1843 - there is no further evidence of this person, unless he became Thomas.
Records that exist for Thomas are the 1901 census where his age is given as 47, and the 1911 census where his age is 67. If the latter is correct that would match a birth about 1843, whereas a birth in 1853 would conflict with the birth of Margarita.
Thomas - as well as the census records, there is a death of a Thomas Pigott 28/03/1918, St Johns Hospital and a further place of "Milltown Croagh", so this might be the Thomas in question. Bachelor, aged 69, farmer - Thomas was a bachelor farmer but the age is questionable.
Emilia b. 1844 - this record doesn't appear in indexes but can be seen on the scanned register image for 26/Sep/1844. Presumably this is Amelia who appears in the 1901 census (age given as 41) and dies in 1902 (age given as 46) - Amelia Pigott from Ballanguile (dated 10/Sep/1902.)
Maria b. 1848 - because the name has been used again, it's likely that this child died in infancy.
Maria b. 1850 - No further records appear for this name. Could this be the child that later became Mary Philomena?
Margarita b. 1853 - presumably this is Margaret who later became Margaret Smith and died in Aust in 1917 aged 63.
Eliza b. 1854 - no further records exist for an Eliza. Could this be Mary Philomena (later Taylor) or Elizabeth Mary Ann (later Cameron)? Mary Philomena died in 1935 aged 74, this implies birth around 1860 but no such birth or baptism can be found in the records. No age given in death notices. Elizabeth gave her age as 26 at marriage in 1890 and her age was given as 69 in 1933, both of these imply birth in 1864 but no baptism record has been found.
Mary Philomena - no identifiable baptism record. Mary was married to John James Taylor in 1891 but no age information available. At death in 1935 her age is given as 74, implying birth in 1860, so perhaps Mary Philomena was baptised Eliza?
Elizabeth Mary Ann - no identifiable baptism record. At marriage in 1890 she gives her age as 26, implying birth in 1864. Possibly she could have been baptised Eliza in 1854 but that's a bit of a stretch. At her death in 1933, age is given as 69 also implying birth in 1864.
Michaelem b. 1857 - this is Michael Augustine who married Kate Whyte and emigrated to Aust shortly after the death of his mother.
Ellena b. 1861 - this is Helena (on the baptism entry, the name could easily be read as either Ellena or Hellena) who later became Sister Mary Loyola. Died 1934 age given as 70, though, in a list of Irish Nuns in Victoria her first name is given as Mary with birth year of 1864, entered service in 1907, and "possibly born 1872".
About the children of Robert Pigott and Margaret Coghlan
It is our good fortune that in the 1880's Helena Pigott took up a legal action in regard to the will of her late mother, Margaret Coghlan (Pigott). The documentation associated with this case provides vital evidence about who is who among the children of the family of RP and MC, also some useful facts about Margaret Coughlan herself.
Firstly, the following baptism records are available from "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms":
17/09/1843 - Michaelum in Adare, sponsors Andreas Coghlan & Maria Coghlan
26/09/1844 - Emilia in Adare, sp Michl? & Maria Coghlan (NB. not in index, film only)
09/01/1848 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Jacobo Pigott & Ellena Coghlan
22/12/1850 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Thomas Coghlan & Elizabeth Coghlan
05/06/1853 - Margarita in Adare, sponsors Jacobus Pigot & Margarita Pigot
11/06/1854 - Eliza in Adare, sponsors Patritius Pigot & Helena Coghlan
15/01/1857 - Michaelem in Croagh, sponsors Joannes & Joanna Pigott
20/06/1861 - Ellena in Croagh, sponsors ? Pigott & Catharina?os?ell
In addition, the following other children are known but have no known baptism record:
about 1844 - Thomas
about 1859 - Kathleen
about 1861 - Mary Philomena
about 1864 - Elizabeth Mary Ann
Secondly, from the legal case, Helena describes herself as "Helena Pigott, formerly of St Georges Rd Nth Fitzroy, now of 552 Drummond St Carlton, ....Spinster...." in 1897. At that time only one of the Pigott sisters in Melbourne was unmarried and that person went on to become Sister Mary Loyola. Helena lists the following siblings plus herself as the "(Margaret Coughlan's) only surviving next of kin Tom Pigott, Amelia Pigott, Mary Pigott, Margaret Pigott, Elizabeth Pigott, Kate Pigott, Michael Pigott."
Thirdly, we know that Mary Philomena and Helena(Ellena) were not the same person, because the will of older sister Margaret names the executors as:
Thomas Smith
Mary Philomena Taylor
Helena Pigott
As regards Robert Pigott, he is still alive when Margaret died in 1880 as she is described as "married woman", but has died by 1897 as he is not listed in the next of kin. Also, in 1888 Helena testified that Robert Pigott had survived Margaret Coghlan but had since died.
So, which of the baptised children became which adult? Looking at each in turn:
Michaelum b. 1843 - there is no further evidence of this person, unless he became Thomas.
Records that exist for Thomas are the 1901 census where his age is given as 47, and the 1911 census where his age is 67. If the latter is correct that would match a birth about 1843, whereas a birth in 1853 would conflict with the birth of Margarita.
Thomas - as well as the census records, there is a death of a Thomas Pigott 28/03/1918, St Johns Hospital and a further place of "Milltown Croagh", so this might be the Thomas in question. Bachelor, aged 69, farmer - Thomas was a bachelor farmer but the age is questionable.
Emilia b. 1844 - this record doesn't appear in indexes but can be seen on the scanned register image for 26/Sep/1844. Presumably this is Amelia who appears in the 1901 census (age given as 41) and dies in 1902 (age given as 46) - Amelia Pigott from Ballanguile (dated 10/Sep/1902.)
Maria b. 1848 - because the name has been used again, it's likely that this child died in infancy.
Maria b. 1850 - No further records appear for this name. Could this be the child that later became Mary Philomena?
Margarita b. 1853 - presumably this is Margaret who later became Margaret Smith and died in Aust in 1917 aged 63.
Eliza b. 1854 - no further records exist for an Eliza. Could this be Mary Philomena (later Taylor) or Elizabeth Mary Ann (later Cameron)? Mary Philomena died in 1935 aged 74, this implies birth around 1860 but no such birth or baptism can be found in the records. No age given in death notices. Elizabeth gave her age as 26 at marriage in 1890 and her age was given as 69 in 1933, both of these imply birth in 1864 but no baptism record has been found.
Mary Philomena - no identifiable baptism record. Mary was married to John James Taylor in 1891 but no age information available. At death in 1935 her age is given as 74, implying birth in 1860, so perhaps Mary Philomena was baptised Eliza?
Elizabeth Mary Ann - no identifiable baptism record. At marriage in 1890 she gives her age as 26, implying birth in 1864. Possibly she could have been baptised Eliza in 1854 but that's a bit of a stretch. At her death in 1933, age is given as 69 also implying birth in 1864.
Michaelem b. 1857 - this is Michael Augustine who married Kate Whyte and emigrated to Aust shortly after the death of his mother.
Ellena b. 1861 - this is Helena (on the baptism entry, the name could easily be read as either Ellena or Hellena) who later became Sister Mary Loyola. Died 1934 age given as 70, though, in a list of Irish Nuns in Victoria her first name is given as Mary with birth year of 1864, entered service in 1907, and "possibly born 1872".
About the children of Robert Pigott and Margaret Coghlan
It is our good fortune that in the 1880's Helena Pigott took up a legal action in regard to the will of her late mother, Margaret Coghlan (Pigott). The documentation associated with this case provides vital evidence about who is who among the children of the family of RP and MC, also some useful facts about Margaret Coughlan herself.
Firstly, the following baptism records are available from "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms":
17/09/1843 - Michaelum in Adare, sponsors Andreas Coghlan & Maria Coghlan
26/09/1844 - Emilia in Adare, sp Michl? & Maria Coghlan (NB. not in index, film only)
09/01/1848 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Jacobo Pigott & Ellena Coghlan
22/12/1850 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Thomas Coghlan & Elizabeth Coghlan
05/06/1853 - Margarita in Adare, sponsors Jacobus Pigot & Margarita Pigot
11/06/1854 - Eliza in Adare, sponsors Patritius Pigot & Helena Coghlan
15/01/1857 - Michaelem in Croagh, sponsors Joannes & Joanna Pigott
20/06/1861 - Ellena in Croagh, sponsors ? Pigott & Catharina?os?ell
In addition, the following other children are known but have no known baptism record:
about 1844 - Thomas
about 1859 - Kathleen
about 1861 - Mary Philomena
about 1864 - Elizabeth Mary Ann
Secondly, from the legal case, Helena describes herself as "Helena Pigott, formerly of St Georges Rd Nth Fitzroy, now of 552 Drummond St Carlton, ....Spinster...." in 1897. At that time only one of the Pigott sisters in Melbourne was unmarried and that person went on to become Sister Mary Loyola. Helena lists the following siblings plus herself as the "(Margaret Coughlan's) only surviving next of kin Tom Pigott, Amelia Pigott, Mary Pigott, Margaret Pigott, Elizabeth Pigott, Kate Pigott, Michael Pigott."
Thirdly, we know that Mary Philomena and Helena(Ellena) were not the same person, because the will of older sister Margaret names the executors as:
Thomas Smith
Mary Philomena Taylor
Helena Pigott
As regards Robert Pigott, he is still alive when Margaret died in 1880 as she is described as "married woman", but has died by 1897 as he is not listed in the next of kin. Also, in 1888 Helena testified that Robert Pigott had survived Margaret Coghlan but had since died.
So, which of the baptised children became which adult? Looking at each in turn:
Michaelum b. 1843 - there is no further evidence of this person, unless he became Thomas.
Records that exist for Thomas are the 1901 census where his age is given as 47, and the 1911 census where his age is 67. If the latter is correct that would match a birth about 1843, whereas a birth in 1853 would conflict with the birth of Margarita.
Thomas - as well as the census records, there is a death of a Thomas Pigott 28/03/1918, St Johns Hospital and a further place of "Milltown Croagh", so this might be the Thomas in question. Bachelor, aged 69, farmer - Thomas was a bachelor farmer but the age is questionable.
Emilia b. 1844 - this record doesn't appear in indexes but can be seen on the scanned register image for 26/Sep/1844. Presumably this is Amelia who appears in the 1901 census (age given as 41) and dies in 1902 (age given as 46) - Amelia Pigott from Ballanguile (dated 10/Sep/1902.)
Maria b. 1848 - because the name has been used again, it's likely that this child died in infancy.
Maria b. 1850 - No further records appear for this name. Could this be the child that later became Mary Philomena?
Margarita b. 1853 - presumably this is Margaret who later became Margaret Smith and died in Aust in 1917 aged 63.
Eliza b. 1854 - no further records exist for an Eliza. Could this be Mary Philomena (later Taylor) or Elizabeth Mary Ann (later Cameron)? Mary Philomena died in 1935 aged 74, this implies birth around 1860 but no such birth or baptism can be found in the records. No age given in death notices. Elizabeth gave her age as 26 at marriage in 1890 and her age was given as 69 in 1933, both of these imply birth in 1864 but no baptism record has been found.
Mary Philomena - no identifiable baptism record. Mary was married to John James Taylor in 1891 but no age information available. At death in 1935 her age is given as 74, implying birth in 1860, so perhaps Mary Philomena was baptised Eliza?
Elizabeth Mary Ann - no identifiable baptism record. At marriage in 1890 she gives her age as 26, implying birth in 1864. Possibly she could have been baptised Eliza in 1854 but that's a bit of a stretch. At her death in 1933, age is given as 69 also implying birth in 1864.
Michaelem b. 1857 - this is Michael Augustine who married Kate Whyte and emigrated to Aust shortly after the death of his mother.
Ellena b. 1861 - this is Helena (on the baptism entry, the name could easily be read as either Ellena or Hellena) who later became Sister Mary Loyola. Died 1934 age given as 70, though, in a list of Irish Nuns in Victoria her first name is given as Mary with birth year of 1864, entered service in 1907, and "possibly born 1872".
The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) - Wed 7 Oct 1903 - Page 6 - PERSONAL.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246075232
Senior-constable Michael A. PIgott to-
day sent In his resignation as a member
of the Victorian police force.
Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918) - Thu 16 Aug 1900 - Page 3 - MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89616273
MISCELLANEOUS. NEWS ITEMS.
The chief commissioner of police has pro-
moted the following constables to the rank of
senior-constable ;-3175, Wardley, Criminal In-
vestigation branch; 3180, Meredith, Buninyong;
3184, Pigott, Swan Hill; 3185, Weir, Dunkeld;
3168, Connelly, Melbourne; 3191, Lynch, Mel-
bourne: 3192, Kane, Bright; and 3194, Taylor,
Sebastopol.
Note:The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Thu 15 Jul 1897 - Page 6 - RECOGNITION OF BRAVERY.
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Thu 15 Jul 1897 - Page 6 - RECOGNITION OF BRAVERY.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190645408
SILVER MEDALS.
Michael Augustine Piggott, Drummond-street, Carlton. Constable Piggott, while on duty on the
9th September Iast plunged into the flames of a burning house in Drummond-street, Carlton, and
rescued therefrom Margaret Heaney. After extinguishing her burning clothing, he returned and
brought out Elizabeth Brodie. Both women died, and the constable is still suffering from his injuries.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - Wed 30 Dec 1903 - Page 6 - LICENSING COURT.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10590248
LICENSING COURT.
TUESDAY, DEC 29
(Before Judge Gaunt, Mr Dwyer, P.M., and Mr O'Meara, P.M. ) the following transfers or licenses were granted:
New Great Britain Hotel, Port Melbourne, C Johnson to Michael Pigott;
Note:The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - Thu 1 Dec 1904 - Page 9 - A VIOLENT CUSTOMER.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - Thu 1 Dec 1904 - Page 9 - A VIOLENT CUSTOMER.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10353166
A VIOLENT CUSTOMER.
At Port Melbourne Court yesterday, Michael
Piggott licensee of the New Great Britain Hotel
was charged before Messrs Hester and Francis,
J.P.s with being drunk on his licensed premises
and resisting the police.
Sub-inspector Graham prosecuted and the evi-
dence of Senior-constable Asker and Constable Tay-
lor went to show thut after his arrest Piggott
beame most violent, and it was with difficulty
that he was taken to the lockup. At the lockup
the accused bit one of Senior-constable Asker's
fingers savagely and, after consulting a doctor, he
had to go off duty, it being feared that the hand
was poisoned
Piggott, who had been fined twice before this
year for being drunk on his licensed premises,
pleaded for lenientcy on the grounds that he had
a large family to keep, and that he had won
a silver medal when he was in the police force
himseIf. He then went on in a very excited
manner to deny that he had resisted at all and
maintained that he had been "sat on by Mr.
Asker."
The Bench imposed a fine of £2 on the first
charge and £5 or a month's imprisonment, on
the charge of resisting the police.
Fact
Electoral Roll
Note:1903 Electoral Roll - Swan Hill
1903 Electoral Roll - Swan Hill
Pigott Kathleen F Swan Hill Home Duties
Pigott Mary Margaret F Swan Hill Home Duties
Pigott Michael Augustine M Swan Hill Senior Constable
Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
First name(s) Ellena
Last name Pigott
Birth year -
Baptism year 1861
Baptism date 20 Jun 1861
Parish Croagh
Alternative parish names Kilfinny
Diocese Limerick
County Limerick
Country Ireland
Father's first name(s) Roberti
Father's last name Pigott
Mother's first name(s) Margaritæ
Mother's last name Coghlan
Repository National Library of Ireland
National Library of Ireland link
Register Baptism
Record set Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms
Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory Parish Baptisms
Collections from Ireland
About the children of Robert Pigott and Margaret Coghlan
It is our good fortune that in the 1880's Helena Pigott took up a legal action in regard to the will of her late mother, Margaret Coghlan (Pigott). The documentation associated with this case provides vital evidence about who is who among the children of the family of RP and MC, also some useful facts about Margaret Coughlan herself.
Firstly, the following baptism records are available from "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms":
17/09/1843 - Michaelum in Adare, sponsors Andreas Coghlan & Maria Coghlan
26/09/1844 - Emilia in Adare, sp Michl? & Maria Coghlan (NB. not in index, film only)
09/01/1848 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Jacobo Pigott & Ellena Coghlan
22/12/1850 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Thomas Coghlan & Elizabeth Coghlan
05/06/1853 - Margarita in Adare, sponsors Jacobus Pigot & Margarita Pigot
11/06/1854 - Eliza in Adare, sponsors Patritius Pigot & Helena Coghlan
15/01/1857 - Michaelem in Croagh, sponsors Joannes & Joanna Pigott
20/06/1861 - Ellena in Croagh, sponsors ? Pigott & Catharina?os?ell
In addition, the following other children are known but have no known baptism record:
about 1844 - Thomas
about 1859 - Kathleen
about 1861 - Mary Philomena
about 1864 - Elizabeth Mary Ann
Secondly, from the legal case, Helena describes herself as "Helena Pigott, formerly of St Georges Rd Nth Fitzroy, now of 552 Drummond St Carlton, ....Spinster...." in 1897. At that time only one of the Pigott sisters in Melbourne was unmarried and that person went on to become Sister Mary Loyola. Helena lists the following siblings plus herself as the "(Margaret Coughlan's) only surviving next of kin Tom Pigott, Amelia Pigott, Mary Pigott, Margaret Pigott, Elizabeth Pigott, Kate Pigott, Michael Pigott."
Thirdly, we know that Mary Philomena and Helena(Ellena) were not the same person, because the will of older sister Margaret names the executors as:
Thomas Smith
Mary Philomena Taylor
Helena Pigott
As regards Robert Pigott, he is still alive when Margaret died in 1880 as she is described as "married woman", but has died by 1897 as he is not listed in the next of kin. Also, in 1888 Helena testified that Robert Pigott had survived Margaret Coghlan but had since died.
So, which of the baptised children became which adult? Looking at each in turn:
Michaelum b. 1843 - there is no further evidence of this person, unless he became Thomas.
Records that exist for Thomas are the 1901 census where his age is given as 47, and the 1911 census where his age is 67. If the latter is correct that would match a birth about 1843, whereas a birth in 1853 would conflict with the birth of Margarita.
Thomas - as well as the census records, there is a death of a Thomas Pigott 28/03/1918, St Johns Hospital and a further place of "Milltown Croagh", so this might be the Thomas in question. Bachelor, aged 69, farmer - Thomas was a bachelor farmer but the age is questionable.
Emilia b. 1844 - this record doesn't appear in indexes but can be seen on the scanned register image for 26/Sep/1844. Presumably this is Amelia who appears in the 1901 census (age given as 41) and dies in 1902 (age given as 46) - Amelia Pigott from Ballanguile (dated 10/Sep/1902.)
Maria b. 1848 - because the name has been used again, it's likely that this child died in infancy.
Maria b. 1850 - No further records appear for this name. Could this be the child that later became Mary Philomena?
Margarita b. 1853 - presumably this is Margaret who later became Margaret Smith and died in Aust in 1917 aged 63.
Eliza b. 1854 - no further records exist for an Eliza. Could this be Mary Philomena (later Taylor) or Elizabeth Mary Ann (later Cameron)? Mary Philomena died in 1935 aged 74, this implies birth around 1860 but no such birth or baptism can be found in the records. No age given in death notices. Elizabeth gave her age as 26 at marriage in 1890 and her age was given as 69 in 1933, both of these imply birth in 1864 but no baptism record has been found.
Mary Philomena - no identifiable baptism record. Mary was married to John James Taylor in 1891 but no age information available. At death in 1935 her age is given as 74, implying birth in 1860, so perhaps Mary Philomena was baptised Eliza?
Elizabeth Mary Ann - no identifiable baptism record. At marriage in 1890 she gives her age as 26, implying birth in 1864. Possibly she could have been baptised Eliza in 1854 but that's a bit of a stretch. At her death in 1933, age is given as 69 also implying birth in 1864.
Michaelem b. 1857 - this is Michael Augustine who married Kate Whyte and emigrated to Aust shortly after the death of his mother.
Ellena b. 1861 - this is Helena (on the baptism entry, the name could easily be read as either Ellena or Hellena) who later became Sister Mary Loyola. Died 1934 age given as 70, though, in a list of Irish Nuns in Victoria her first name is given as Mary with birth year of 1864, entered service in 1907, and "possibly born 1872".
14/Feb/1880 - Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958
Date 14/Feb/1880, Ballinaguile
Name Margaret Pigott
Sex Female
Condition Married
Age last birthday 54 years
Profession Farmer’s wife
Cause of death Abdominal tumour, 6 months, certified
Informant name and residence Michael Pigott, present at death, Ballinaguile
When registered February 18, 1880
Registrar John Fitzgibbon, deputy registrar
Irish Marriages: 1845-1958, v4, p305
Michael A Pigott married one of ......, Kate White,....
Jan-Mar 1880
Note:Marriage Cert - Tuam, Galway
Marriage Cert - Tuam, Galway
Name and Surname, Age, Condition, Profession, Residence, Fathers Name, Fathers Profession
Michael A Pigott, age 23, Bachelor, Farmers Son, Tuam, Robert Pigott living, Farmer
Kate White, 18, Spinster, Pulpmaker, Patrick White living, Boarding House Keeper
Signed by each (ie. not X Mark)
Witnesses:
Theresa Courell
John White
Death entry - District: Rathkeale County: Limerick
Name and Surname, Sex, Condition, Age, Profession, Cause, Informant
Robert Pigott, Male, Widower (6), 76 years, Farmer, Bronchitis 8 days (Certified), Thomas Pigott Present-at-death Ballinaguile
Birth entry #10137
First name(s) Mary Maggie
Last name Pigott
Sex Female
Birth year 1881
Birth place Hors
Father's name Michael August
Mother's name Cathline Whyte
Registration number 10137
State Victoria
Country Australia
Victoria Births
First name(s) Kathleen
Last name Pigott
Sex Female
Birth year 1882
Birth place Ehil
Father's name Michael August
Mother's name Kathleen Whyte
Registration number 9002
State Victoria
Country Australia
Victoria Births
First name(s) Thomas Harold
Last name Piggott
Sex Male
Birth year 1883
Birth place Beec
Father's name Michael August
Mother's name Kathaline White
Registration number 21458
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Births
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Victoria Births
First name(s) Robert Edward
Last name Pigott
Sex Male
Birth year 1885
Birth place Mitt
Father's name Michael August
Mother's name Kathleen Whyte
Registration number 27417
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Births
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Subcategory Civil Births
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Victoria Births
First name(s) Eileen Helena
Last name Pigott
Sex Female
Birth year 1888
Birth place Mitta Mitt
Father's name Michael Augusti
Mother's name Cathleen Whyte
Registration number 13804
State Victoria
Country Australia
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Victoria Births
First name(s) Maud
Last name Pigott
Sex Female
Birth year 1890
Birth place Kiewa
Father's name Michael
Mother's name Kathleen Whyte
Registration number 14394
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Births
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Victoria Births
First name(s) Mich Augustine
Last name Pigott
Sex Male
Birth year 1892
Birth place Everton
Father's name Mich Augustine
Mother's name Kathleen Whyte
Registration number 13168
State Victoria
Country Australia
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Victoria Births
First name(s) Fran Spencer
Last name Pigott
Sex Female
Birth year 1894
Birth place Euroa
Father's name Michael Augustine
Mother's name Kathleen Whyte
Registration number 20397
State Victoria
Country Australia
Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
First name(s) Maud
Last name Pigott
Age 4
Sex Female
Birth year 1890
Death year 1894
Father's name Michael Augustine
Mother's name Kathleen Whyte
Death place Euroa
State Victoria
Registration number 9376
Record set Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
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Cause:Malignant disease of breast existed before admission, Certified
Note:Death: Amelia Pigott from Ballinaguile
Death: Amelia Pigott from Ballinaguile
Female
Spinster
46 years
Profession: Not Known
Cause: Malignant disease of breast existed before admission. Certified
Witness: P Boland
Residence: Inmate Limerick Asylum
(MH - Age doesn't tally with birth of Maria, also 1901 census has Amelia as aged 41, however same census ages Thomas at 47 but 1911 census ages Thomas at 67, Amelia might have actually been closer to 52 at death)
Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
First name(s) George Edward
Last name Hill
Sex Male
Marriage year 1909
Spouse's first name(s) Margaret Marie
Spouse's last name Pigott
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
Registration number 7352
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Subcategory Civil Marriage & Divorce
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Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
First name(s) Kathleen
Last name Pigott
Sex Female
Marriage year 1912
Spouse's first name(s) Percy Morris Joseph
Spouse's last name Stockton
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
Registration number 4227
Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
First name(s) Frances Spencer
Last name Pigott
Sex Male
Marriage year 1917
Spouse's first name(s) Dorothy Isabel Lucy
Spouse's last name Haynes
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
Registration number 1971
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Subcategory Civil Marriage & Divorce
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Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
First name(s) Dorothy Isabel Lucy Lankester
Last name Haynes
Sex Female
Marriage year 1917
Spouse's first name(s) Frances Spencer
Spouse's last name Pigott
State Victoria
Country Australia
Record set Victoria Marriages 1836-1942
Registration number 1971
Note:The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - Tue 21 Aug 1917 - Page 1 - Family Notices
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - Tue 21 Aug 1917 - Page 1 - Family Notices
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1644172
STOCKTON.- On the 20th August, at her residence, 47 Brougham street, Kew, Katheen, the beloved wife of Percy Morris Stockton, and loving mother of Morris Francis, aged 4½ years; and Arthur Agustine, aged 2 years and 4 months; and loving daughter of Michael and Katheen Pigott, and loving sister of Mrs. G. Hill (Marie), Tom, Robert, Eileen, Michael (returned A.I.F.), Spencer (A.I.F.), and late Maud. R.I.P.
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Your prayers for her extol;
May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Have mercy on her soul.
STOCKTON.- The Friends of Mr. PERCY STOCKTON (tram conductor, Victoria street line) are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his dearly beloved wife, Kathleen (Kitty), to the place of interment, the Coburg Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to leave his residence, No. 47 Brougham street, Kew, To-morrow (Wednesday, the 22nd August, 1917), at 2 o'clock p.m.
Note:The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Fri 20 Aug 1920 -
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Fri 20 Aug 1920 -
Page 1 - Family Notices
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203067854
STOCKTON.— In Loving memory of my dear
daughter Kathleen, loved sister Mrs. G., Hill;
Torn; late Robert (A.I.F.), Mrs. F. Hitchlns. Gus
(late A. I. F.), Spencer . (late A.LF.).
Sweet Jesus, have mercy on her soul.
— Inserted by. her loving mother. K. Pigolt
STOCKTON.-ln everlasting memory of my dear-
est sister, Kitty.
I oftimes think when I'm alone
The honor great I bear,
To have a sister, now in heaven,
Who calls me brother there.
— Inserted by her brother,. M. A. Pigott (late
A.I.F.).
: STOCKTON.— In loving memory of our dear sis-
ter. Kathleen (Kilty), died 20th August. 1917.
loved mother of Morris and Gussie. R.I.P. .
And when o'er my grave all I ask is a prayer
For the splrit that quickened the heart lying there;
And when far from my grave, that your prayers may
not cease
Till for ever we meet In the kingdom of peace.
--Inserted by her loving sister and brother-ln-law.
Eileen and Fred Hitchins.
STOCKTON.— In loving memory of our dear sis-
ter, Kitty, died 20th August 1917
Sheltered in Thy sacred heart,
Dear Jesus, may she rest
— Inserted by her loving slster and brolher-to-law,
Marie and George Hill.
Note:Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
First name(s) Kathleen
Last name Stockton
Age 33
Sex Female
Birth year 1884
Death year 1917
Father's name Pigott Michael Augustine
Mother's name Kathleen Whyte
Death place Kew
State Victoria
Registration number 9079
Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
First name(s) Margaret Mary
Last name Smith
Age 63
Sex Female
Birth year 1854
Death year 1917
Father's name Piggott Robert
Mother's name Margaret Coughlan
Death place Melbourne East
State Victoria
Registration number 9415
Record set Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory Civil Deaths & Burials
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Note:The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Sat 28 Jul 1917 - Page 5 - Family Notices
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Sat 28 Jul 1917 - Page 5 - Family Notices
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155146510
SMITH.-On the 27th July, at the Melbourne
Hospital, Margaret, the dearly beloved wife of
Thomas Smith, 3 White-street, Footscray, and loving
sister of Mrs. J. J, Taylor, Mrs. E. Cameron, N.Z.,
Mrs K. Voss, Sister Lyola, Thomas and Michael
Piggott, loving auntie of Mrs. Louise Peart and
Mary.
May her soul rest in peace.
Note:The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Mon 30 Jul 1917 - Page 1 - Family Notices
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Mon 30 Jul 1917 - Page 1 - Family Notices
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155148561
SMITH -On the 27th July, Margaret, the dearly beloved wife of Thomas Smith, 3 White-street, Footscray, loving sister of Mrs. J. J. Taylor, Mrs. E. Cameron (New Zealand), Mrs. K. Voss, Sister Igratius Lyola, Thomas and Michael Piggott loving auntie of Mrs. Louise Peart and Mary, beloved niece of Dr. Edward Coghlan (Loughton, Staffordshire England), and cousin of Drs. Francis, Lionel Harold, Edward and Herbert Coghlan.
May her soul rest in peace.
Note:The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Sat 31 Mar 1923 - Page 1 - Family Notices
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Sat 31 Mar 1923 - Page 1 - Family Notices
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203786444
PIGOTT.— On the 20th March, Michael Pigott,
Ex-Senior Constable of Police, the dearly beloved
husband of Kathleen, of 167 Nelson-road, South
Melbourne, loving father of Mrs. Geo. Hill, Mrs.
F. Hitchens, Thomas, Robert. Michael and Spencer
Pigott, aged 65 years. May his soul real in peace.
Note:Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
First name(s) Michael
Last name Pigott
Age 65
Sex Male
Birth year 1858
Death year 1923
Father's name Pigott Robert
Mother's name Margaret Coghlan
Death place Fitzroy South
State Victoria
Registration number 5649
Record set Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory Civil Deaths & Burials
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About the children of Robert Pigott and Margaret Coghlan
It is our good fortune that in the 1880's Helena Pigott took up a legal action in regard to the will of her late mother, Margaret Coghlan (Pigott). The documentation associated with this case provides vital evidence about who is who among the children of the family of RP and MC, also some useful facts about Margaret Coughlan herself.
Firstly, the following baptism records are available from "Ireland Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms":
17/09/1843 - Michaelum in Adare, sponsors Andreas Coghlan & Maria Coghlan
26/09/1844 - Emilia in Adare, sp Michl? & Maria Coghlan (NB. not in index, film only)
09/01/1848 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Jacobo Pigott & Ellena Coghlan
22/12/1850 - Maria in Adare, sponsors Thomas Coghlan & Elizabeth Coghlan
05/06/1853 - Margarita in Adare, sponsors Jacobus Pigot & Margarita Pigot
11/06/1854 - Eliza in Adare, sponsors Patritius Pigot & Helena Coghlan
15/01/1857 - Michaelem in Croagh, sponsors Joannes & Joanna Pigott
20/06/1861 - Ellena in Croagh, sponsors ? Pigott & Catharina?os?ell
In addition, the following other children are known but have no known baptism record:
about 1844 - Thomas
about 1859 - Kathleen
about 1861 - Mary Philomena
about 1864 - Elizabeth Mary Ann
Secondly, from the legal case, Helena describes herself as "Helena Pigott, formerly of St Georges Rd Nth Fitzroy, now of 552 Drummond St Carlton, ....Spinster...." in 1897. At that time only one of the Pigott sisters in Melbourne was unmarried and that person went on to become Sister Mary Loyola. Helena lists the following siblings plus herself as the "(Margaret Coughlan's) only surviving next of kin Tom Pigott, Amelia Pigott, Mary Pigott, Margaret Pigott, Elizabeth Pigott, Kate Pigott, Michael Pigott."
Thirdly, we know that Mary Philomena and Helena(Ellena) were not the same person, because the will of older sister Margaret names the executors as:
Thomas Smith
Mary Philomena Taylor
Helena Pigott
As regards Robert Pigott, he is still alive when Margaret died in 1880 as she is described as "married woman", but has died by 1897 as he is not listed in the next of kin. Also, in 1888 Helena testified that Robert Pigott had survived Margaret Coghlan but had since died.
So, which of the baptised children became which adult? Looking at each in turn:
Michaelum b. 1843 - there is no further evidence of this person, unless he became Thomas.
Records that exist for Thomas are the 1901 census where his age is given as 47, and the 1911 census where his age is 67. If the latter is correct that would match a birth about 1843, whereas a birth in 1853 would conflict with the birth of Margarita.
Thomas - as well as the census records, there is a death of a Thomas Pigott 28/03/1918, St Johns Hospital and a further place of "Milltown Croagh", so this might be the Thomas in question. Bachelor, aged 69, farmer - Thomas was a bachelor farmer but the age is questionable.
Emilia b. 1844 - this record doesn't appear in indexes but can be seen on the scanned register image for 26/Sep/1844. Presumably this is Amelia who appears in the 1901 census (age given as 41) and dies in 1902 (age given as 46) - Amelia Pigott from Ballanguile (dated 10/Sep/1902.)
Maria b. 1848 - because the name has been used again, it's likely that this child died in infancy.
Maria b. 1850 - No further records appear for this name. Could this be the child that later became Mary Philomena?
Margarita b. 1853 - presumably this is Margaret who later became Margaret Smith and died in Aust in 1917 aged 63.
Eliza b. 1854 - no further records exist for an Eliza. Could this be Mary Philomena (later Taylor) or Elizabeth Mary Ann (later Cameron)? Mary Philomena died in 1935 aged 74, this implies birth around 1860 but no such birth or baptism can be found in the records. No age given in death notices. Elizabeth gave her age as 26 at marriage in 1890 and her age was given as 69 in 1933, both of these imply birth in 1864 but no baptism record has been found.
Mary Philomena - no identifiable baptism record. Mary was married to John James Taylor in 1891 but no age information available. At death in 1935 her age is given as 74, implying birth in 1860, so perhaps Mary Philomena was baptised Eliza?
Elizabeth Mary Ann - no identifiable baptism record. At marriage in 1890 she gives her age as 26, implying birth in 1864. Possibly she could have been baptised Eliza in 1854 but that's a bit of a stretch. At her death in 1933, age is given as 69 also implying birth in 1864.
Michaelem b. 1857 - this is Michael Augustine who married Kate Whyte and emigrated to Aust shortly after the death of his mother.
Ellena b. 1861 - this is Helena (on the baptism entry, the name could easily be read as either Ellena or Hellena) who later became Sister Mary Loyola. Died 1934 age given as 70, though, in a list of Irish Nuns in Victoria her first name is given as Mary with birth year of 1864, entered service in 1907, and "possibly born 1872".
Irish Marriages: 1845-1958, v4, p305
Michael A Pigott married one of ......, Kate White,....
Jan-Mar 1880
Marriage
Marriage Cert - Tuam, Galway
Name and Surname, Age, Condition, Profession, Residence, Fathers Name, Fathers Profession
Michael A Pigott, age 23, Bachelor, Farmers Son, Tuam, Robert Pigott living, Farmer
Kate White, 18, Spinster, Pulpmaker, Patrick White living, Boarding House Keeper
Signed by each (ie. not X Mark)
Witnesses:
Theresa Courell
John White
Immigration
Ship: Aconcagua Depart: Plymouth on 20/03/1880
Arrival: May 1880 at Melbourne
Piggott Michl age:21 M Labr
Piggott Kate age 18 Servt
Occupation
The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) - Wed 7 Oct 1903 - Page 6 - PERSONAL.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246075232
Senior-constable Michael A. PIgott to-
day sent In his resignation as a member
of the Victorian police force.
Occupation
Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918) - Thu 16 Aug 1900 - Page 3 - MISCELLANEOUS NEWS ITEMS.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89616273
MISCELLANEOUS. NEWS ITEMS.
The chief commissioner of police has pro-
moted the following constables to the rank of
senior-constable ;-3175, Wardley, Criminal In-
vestigation branch; 3180, Meredith, Buninyong;
3184, Pigott, Swan Hill; 3185, Weir, Dunkeld;
3168, Connelly, Melbourne; 3191, Lynch, Mel-
bourne: 3192, Kane, Bright; and 3194, Taylor,
Sebastopol.
Occupation
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Thu 15 Jul 1897 - Page 6 - RECOGNITION OF BRAVERY.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190645408
SILVER MEDALS.
Michael Augustine Piggott, Drummond-street, Carlton. Constable Piggott, while on duty on the
9th September Iast plunged into the flames of a burning house in Drummond-street, Carlton, and
rescued therefrom Margaret Heaney. After extinguishing her burning clothing, he returned and
brought out Elizabeth Brodie. Both women died, and the constable is still suffering from his injuries.
Occupation
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - Wed 30 Dec 1903 - Page 6 - LICENSING COURT.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10590248
LICENSING COURT.
TUESDAY, DEC 29
(Before Judge Gaunt, Mr Dwyer, P.M., and Mr O'Meara, P.M. ) the following transfers or licenses were granted:
New Great Britain Hotel, Port Melbourne, C Johnson to Michael Pigott;
Occupation
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) - Thu 1 Dec 1904 - Page 9 - A VIOLENT CUSTOMER.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10353166
A VIOLENT CUSTOMER.
At Port Melbourne Court yesterday, Michael
Piggott licensee of the New Great Britain Hotel
was charged before Messrs Hester and Francis,
J.P.s with being drunk on his licensed premises
and resisting the police.
Sub-inspector Graham prosecuted and the evi-
dence of Senior-constable Asker and Constable Tay-
lor went to show thut after his arrest Piggott
beame most violent, and it was with difficulty
that he was taken to the lockup. At the lockup
the accused bit one of Senior-constable Asker's
fingers savagely and, after consulting a doctor, he
had to go off duty, it being feared that the hand
was poisoned
Piggott, who had been fined twice before this
year for being drunk on his licensed premises,
pleaded for lenientcy on the grounds that he had
a large family to keep, and that he had won
a silver medal when he was in the police force
himseIf. He then went on in a very excited
manner to deny that he had resisted at all and
maintained that he had been "sat on by Mr.
Asker."
The Bench imposed a fine of £2 on the first
charge and £5 or a month's imprisonment, on
the charge of resisting the police.
Fact
1903 Electoral Roll - Swan Hill
Pigott Kathleen F Swan Hill Home Duties
Pigott Mary Margaret F Swan Hill Home Duties
Pigott Michael Augustine M Swan Hill Senior Constable
Death
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) - Sat 31 Mar 1923 - Page 1 - Family Notices
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203786444
PIGOTT.— On the 20th March, Michael Pigott,
Ex-Senior Constable of Police, the dearly beloved
husband of Kathleen, of 167 Nelson-road, South
Melbourne, loving father of Mrs. Geo. Hill, Mrs.
F. Hitchens, Thomas, Robert. Michael and Spencer
Pigott, aged 65 years. May his soul real in peace.
Death
Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
First name(s) Michael
Last name Pigott
Age 65
Sex Male
Birth year 1858
Death year 1923
Father's name Pigott Robert
Mother's name Margaret Coghlan
Death place Fitzroy South
State Victoria
Registration number 5649
Record set Victoria Deaths 1836-1985
Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
Subcategory Civil Deaths & Burials
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