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Path to follow to finding a relatives burial site.

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

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What was her name and what was her religious denomination?

Elwyn, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘IrelandXO Volunteer

Is this the record you are referring to, the death of Bridget Rourke.

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kellyeileen20@…

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.

kellyeileen20@…

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

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