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Catherine "Katie" Hand

Catherine "Katie" Hand

Born
12 May 1843
Died
29 Aug 1942
Gender
Female
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in USA

Catherine "Katie" Hand emigrated to the USA with her parents Michael and Margaret (nee McGovern) and two younger siblings in the early 1850s. They settled in Eastern Iowa, eventually putting down roots in Allamakee County, Iowa.

Catherine "Katie" Hand married Thomas Charles Dignan on 4 July 1874 in Waukon, Iowa. They had five children all born in Winnishiek County, Iowa: George (1875-1901), Edward M (1877-1968), Loretta Josephine (1878-1975), Alice Ursula (1880-1974), Cleophus Jane (1885-1954).

They moved to Orient, Faulk County, South Dakota in 1885 (after the birth of their youngest in January 1885). They were some of the earliest residents of the Orient township.

Thomas and Katie's oldest son George went missing on 1 October 1901 in Sioux City, Iowa on his trip home to Orient, SD after selling cattle in Chicago. The mystery of his disappearance was never solved.

Katie lived to the age of 99 and was well known in the region for her advanced age.

Associated communities

Magheross (Monaghan)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Magheross (Monaghan). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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Buildings in this community

  • Corvally School

    Location: Magheross (Monaghan)

    Corvally School, SHANCO, County Monaghan

  • Ashburton School

    Location: Magheross (Monaghan)

    Ashburton School, CORRINSHIGAGH, County Monaghan

  • Corlea School

    Location: Magheross (Monaghan)

    Corlea School, CORLEA, County Monaghan

Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Black 47: State of Destitution around Carrickmacross

    <p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47". Board of Works correspondence warned of imminent death from starvation, plague and disease unless drastic measures were taken for the relief of distress in Ireland.</p>

    1847-02-20 12:00:00

Magheracloone (Monaghan)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Magheracloone (Monaghan). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • St. Molua's COI Church, Magheracloone

    Location: Magheracloone (Monaghan)

Timeline events in this community

  • 1840s

    Black 47: State of Destitution around Carrickmacross

    <p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47". Board of Works correspondence warned of imminent death from starvation, plague and disease unless drastic measures were taken for the relief of distress in Ireland.</p>

    1847-02-20 12:00:00