Hi, I fairly new to researching my Irish ancestry but recently had a breakthrough at found my great,great maternal grandmother’s death record. I’m looking for any suggestions, direction on what path I can use that will help me to locate a possible burial site. The information on the death record notes the following.
Registered in the District of Drumkeeran, in the Union of Manorhamilton.
Date/Place of Death: 05/19/1876, Ardlougher, Inishmagrath
P.S. Would love to plan a future trip to Ireland to visit all of my Irish Relatives gravesites I am blessed to locate.
Thank You.
jrowland
Sunday 8th Dec 2024, 08:00PMMessage Board Replies
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What was her name and what was her religious denomination?
Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Sunday 8th Dec 2024, 09:34PM -
Is this the record you are referring to, the death of Bridget Rourke.
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Eileen
Sunday 8th Dec 2024, 10:28PM -
Do you know Bridget's maiden name or the name of her husband? Do you know of any children's names of this marriage? I wonder if the 'John' mentioned in the death record was a son of Bridget, I did find records of interest but would need more details.
Eileen
Sunday 8th Dec 2024, 11:09PM -
Thanks to all for your replies. That is the copy of the Death Certificate I found. Below is the information I have compiled from my research so far
Bridget O’Rourke/Rourke (Born Gilhooly)
Husband: Michael O’Rourke/Rourke. Circa 1809-1859
(Note: My searches in various ancestry sites have shown last names as O’Rourke or Rourke.
Children: Dennis O’Rourke/Rourke
John O’Rourke/Rourke. I believe this is the same person whose name is on the death certificate as being present at death.
Michael Felix O’Rourke/Rourke
Francis O’Rourke/Rourke.
James O’Rourke/Rourke
Catherine McDermott (born O’Rourke/Rourke)
Mary O’Rourke/Rourke
Religion: Catholic
Note: Michael Felix Rourke is my Maternal great Grandfather. Gravesite located and visited in Knoxville, Tennessee (USA)
jrowland
Monday 9th Dec 2024, 04:30PM