William L. Carrigan, American artist. Awarded silver medal, Washington Society American Artists, 1914; silver medal, Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915; Walter L. Clarke portrait prize, Grand Central Art Gallrey, New York, 1931; Connecticut prize for best work, New Haven Paint and Clay Club, 1934; Berstow prize for landscape, Stockbridge Exhibition, 1934. Decorated Saint Tiago da Espada of Portugal.
Background
Carrigan, William L. was born on September 21, 1868 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Andrew and Jane (Hackett) Carrigan.
Education
Student Jesuit College, San Francisco.
Career
Began painting, 1906. Assistant to the United States Naval attachè, Lisbon. Portugal, 1917-1918.