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William O’Rourke

William O’Rourke

Born
1827-01-01 12:00:00
Died
1880-08-16 12:00:00
Gender
Male

William was shot and killed during the Lady Day riot of 1880 in Dungannon. The following day his wife gave birth to a son who was stillborn. He is my great-great grandfather. I believe he is buried in St Malachy’s cemetery.

Associated communities

Tyrone

County Tyrone, Tír Eoghain in Irish, is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland and is reknowned as one of the most beautiful inland counties. We have a population of almost 178,000 and our county town is Omagh.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

Other ancestors in this community

Buildings in this community

  • St Mary's Church Killyclogher Co Tyrone

    Location: Tyrone

    14 Killyclogher Road Omagh Tyrone

  • Murphy Homestead

    Location: Tyrone

    Annaghmakeown Rd, Annaghmakeown, Co. Tyrone

  • St. McCartans Cemetery

    Location: Tyrone

  • Lisnagleer Baptist Church

    Location: Tyrone

    21 Drumconnor Rd, Dungannon BT70 3LL

Timeline events in this community

  • 1980s

    1986 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1986-09-21 12:00:00

  • 1990s

    1995 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1995-09-17 12:00:00

  • 2000s

    2003 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    2003-09-28 12:00:00

  • 2000s

    2005 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    2005-09-25 12:00:00