Henry Burke and Eliza Cavanagh

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http://www.countywicklowheritage.org/page_id__24_path__0p4p10p.aspx

http://www.from-ireland.net/county-wicklow-genealogy/

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I am researching the Hopkins family who obtained a lease at Minmore in 1777, as did the Burkes.

I am GUESSING but your Burkes must descend from the followin;

 

A lease had been obtained to commence in 1777 and was in the name of William Burke, on the life of his son Henry, about age 3.

About 1820 a William Burke married Sarah Hopkins, sister to Nicholas Hopkins of Minmore. He mayt have been a son to Henry above and grandson to the original leaseholder as he and Sarah secured the 73 acre holding following the death of William. 

Further research suggests that Henry Bourke c1774 of Minmore married Mary Parker and had children named as you posted.

I think he remained in Ireland.   The Henry who went to Canada with Eliza could be another Henry.   Can you provide further detail?  Is that family listed on Ontario Census records for instance?

Also, the Bourke who married the Sarah Hopkins may NOT have been a William as I suggested.   Sorry

Thanks