Patrick Dignan (politician)

New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1867–1870 4th City of Auckland West Independent
1875 5th City of Auckland West Independent
1875–1879 6th City of Auckland West Independent

Patrick Dignan (1814 – 20 October 1894) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.

He was born in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland. He emigrated to New South Wales in 1839 and came to Auckland on the Sophia Pate in 1841. He was a leading Catholic layman in Auckland and was a member of the board of governors of St Peter's School.

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