Margaret was Christened in Killinvoy and Killmain Catholic parish, County Roscommon
Christening Date: 16 Aug 1856
Father: Martin RORKE. Mother: Sarah MC DONNELL
Source: FHL Film 989752
Knockcroghery Catholic parish is in Elphin Diocese. Historical names: Killinvoy, Kilmeane,
St. John's and Rahara.
The entry in the church register might (rare) show the townland where born.
For the location of Knockcroghery Catholic Parish visit
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/ros_rcpar.htmlFor a map showing the location of townlands in Knockcroghery Catholic parish see the Resource County Roscommon CD at your local library.
Siblings of Margaret:
RORKE, Patricium.
Christening Date: 21 May 1852
Source: FHL Film 989752
ROARKE, Michaelem
Christening Date: 3 Jul 1861
Source: FHL Film 989752
O' RORKE, Catharinam
Christening Date: 23 Mar 1864
Source: FHL Film 989752
Civil birth: STONE, William
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1873. Birth registered Clonmel, Tipp, Ire
Father: Charles Stone, Mother: Margaret Rorke
Source: LDS film 255886.
A photocopy of the entry in the Civil birth register will show the townland where born and father’s occupation.
Griffith’s Valuation c1857 lists a Martin Rorke living in Knockcroghery village.
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/cgi-bin/lrgrifnew