I am tring to do my family tree. My grandfather was Benjamin Rourke (Rorke) from Brierfield (Toole) ,was) born approx. 1889/90, married my grandmother Mary Lowry from Mahanagh in 1918. Their children were Patrick, Mary. Bridget and Benjamin. My great grandparents were Thomas Rourke (Rorke) born1862 in County Galway and Sarah Mills born 1864 from Bilston, Staffs. He also had sisters called Bridget and May and possibly a brother called John. I am now trying to trace the parents of my great grandfather, I think my great great grandfather may be called Michael Rourke who acquired Brierfield (Toole) in 1855, Any information would be a great help.
Abbey236
Saturday 10th Jan 2015, 01:47PMMessage Board Replies
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Liz:
Abbeyknockmoy church records do not begin until 1880 so there is no baptismal record for Thomas and he was born right before civil registration started in 1864.
I found this death index record for a Michael Rorke in the Tuam registration district (Brierfield (Toole)) is in the Tuam district. Possibly it is for the father of Thomas.
You can get a copy of this record from the GRO (see my other note).It will show the name of the informant which could be Thomas if he took over the farm.
Roger McDonnell
Print transcription Attach to treeFirst name(s) Michael Last name Rorke Birth year 1819 Age at death 50 Registered year 1869 Registered quarter/year 1869 Registration district Tuam Volume 19 Page 299 Country Ireland Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Saturday 10th Jan 2015, 03:21PM -
hi,
In 1901 Benjamin ROARKE was living with his grandmother Mary, and an unmarried son John, who is likely Benjamins father ??
http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Galway/Moyne/Brierfield_To…
In 1911 the household is the same 3 people, and it states Benjamin was born in England, yet in 1901 it states Galway as place of birth...
http://census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Galway/Moyne/Brierfield__T…
Regards,
SEAN
sean99
Sunday 11th Jan 2015, 09:59AM -
HI,
When Griffiths Valuation was published in 1855 for Galway, there was a Michael RORKE farming 12 acres of land at Brierfield...
Tenant
Family Name 1 RORKE
Forename 1 MICHAEL
Landlord
Family Name 2 MCDONNELL
Forename 2 FARRELL
Location
County GALWAY
Barony TIAQUIN
Union TUAM
Parish ABBEYKNOCKMOY
Townland BRIERFIELD (TOOLE)You can trace the change of ownership of the property at an LDS Centre or in dublin.
Regards,
SEAN
sean99
Sunday 11th Jan 2015, 10:12AM -
hi,
I have a note that tells me Abbeyknockmoy records begin in 1821...
I certainly have one dated 31 JUL 1823...
I have a cousin that went to the church and photographed records for me.
Regards,
SEAN
sean99
Sunday 11th Jan 2015, 10:24AM -
Many thanks for your info. Will be in Abbeyknockmoy in the next 2 months, will call into the church.
Regards
Liz
Abbey236
Sunday 11th Jan 2015, 05:34PM -
Liz:
Looks like my normally reliable reference book is incorrect. I use Brian Mitchell's " A Guide to Irish Parish Registers" which shows 1880 for Abbeyknockmoy. However, based on Sean's comment, I checked the Mormon Churches site at www.familysearch.org and their microfilm for Abbeyknockmoy baptisms starts in 1821.
Glad you are going to Abbeyknockmoy in two months. By the way, the National Library plans to put the RC parish registers online for free searching sometime this summer.
Roger
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Sunday 11th Jan 2015, 11:32PM -
Liz,
If you need any local Abbeyknockmoy info or Genealogy help, my cousin is a professional Genealogist based in the area.
If you would like his email address please let me know.
SEAN
sean99
Monday 12th Jan 2015, 09:12AM -
Many thanks
Liz
Abbey236
Monday 12th Jan 2015, 09:37AM