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Galway / Which Court of Petty Sessions, Galway ?
« on: Wednesday 07 April 21 16:00 BST (UK)  »
Thomas Augustine O'Rourke (b. in Leeds 1864) worked in Galway for the Marconi company from about 1907/1908. He married Maria Madden in Oct 1909 in Clifden. I have been told that Maria left the family home at one point and with the help of her brother took away a sewing machine and possibly other items. Her husband took her to court on Dec 7th 1914 and she brought a counter claim against him for desertion and neglect of his wife and children. My problem is that I don't know which court would have heard this case. Thomas's working address was Derrygimla. Maria came from Ballinaboy. So any ideas which Petty Sessions heard the case?
Grateful, as ever, for any help.

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Kildare / Curragh Camp: information requested on relatives who lived in married quarters
« on: Sunday 28 March 21 18:38 BST (UK)  »
The Married Quarters database creation for the Curragh Camp is terrific. I am trying to update the story of the life of my deceased Uncle, Larry O'Rourke . He was a Captain in 1945 and lived in No. 3 Connolly Villas with his wife, Mary Esther ( Etta). According to the data they lived at this address from 4.8.1945-12.8.1964.  After Larry's name are the letters P.I.T - what do they stand for, please?

Is it possible to know where the couple moved to after this?

I have also noticed a reference to someone I think is my father, James O'Rourke.  This person is down as  A/CPL O'Rourke J (no.3 Band) and appears to have been living  in married quarters from 01.04.1930-05.12.1933 but no wife's name is given or where on the site.  Of course, it may not be my father at all but I'd like to know what no 3 band means and whether A/CPL means acting corporal? 

Returning to my Uncle, I have tried for many months to find his date and place of death. His remaining family have lost reference to it . Is there a way for me to trace it?  I believe that my Uncle received a number of promotions, as my father was very proud of him and mentioned this, but I have no idea what these were or even when he left the Army. Would any one on this site know?

I'd be grateful for any help. Many thanks for reading this. 

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Dublin / Trying to locate death date for my aunt
« on: Sunday 07 March 21 18:11 GMT (UK)  »
My aunt, Frances Catherine O'Rourke, was born in Ballinaboy, Clifden, Galway in 1916 to Thomas Augustine O'Rourke and Maria Madden. Frances moved to Dublin in her youth and I was told she had an upholstery business but I don't know where. She married in Dublin David Harnett (b.1913 in Youghal) who, I have been told, owned some grocery shops. Again, I don't know. I was led to believe that members of the Harnett family are still involved in the grocery business in Dublin. It would be good to know anything relating to them.  I am trying to find death dates for my Aunt Frances and for her husband. They were married in Sept 1939 in Dublin North. They had eight children, the last born in 1955.
I am also hoping that someone in the family may also be researching and if so they might know the death date and death place of my Grandfather, Thomas Augustine O'Rourke, born Leeds 1864, engineer, who worked in Dublin and later for Marconi in Galway.  Any information gratefully received. Thanks.

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Tipperary / Trying to establish great grandmother
« on: Thursday 04 February 21 18:33 GMT (UK)  »
My great grandfather was Thomas Quin(n) born 16 November 1860 Grange, Monsea, Tipperary.  He died in 1918 in Tipperary. His children were:
Elizabeth (1883-1957); William (1885-1971); Mary (1887-1961); James (1889-1969) and Ellen (1891-1921)
 I think his parents were James Quinn and Eliza Hogan but I cannot firmly establish the name of his wife. I have the name Mary Doran but also the name Mary Fanning.
I believe he was a widower when he died. 
His daughter Ellen was my grandmother. She was the wife of Martin Nevin about whom I have already been given much information from you lovely people on Roots Chat. 
Can anyone help with the name of his wife or indeed any information regarding him? He was an agricultural labourer and illiterate according to one census return.
Thanks.

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Durham / Thomas Dalgarno 1886-1914
« on: Monday 06 August 18 18:50 BST (UK)  »
This gentleman is not a direct ancestor but I would be interested in knowing his cause of death. I may appear tight-fisted but since he is not an ancestor and I'm on a budget, I hoped there might be someone out there  who knows what happened to him.
 He was born in Burny Gill, Durham in 1886. His father was Thomas Milne Dalgarno and his Mother May Ellen Ogilvy. He was a farm worker. In July 1914 he married Edith Hutchinson in Alnwick, Northumberland. In September 1914 he died in Warkworth, Durham.
If there is anyone who knows what happened to him, I'd be delighted to hear from you.
Many thanks.

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Ireland / Trying to find outcome of a High Court Case circa May 16/17 1945
« on: Wednesday 25 October 17 13:52 BST (UK)  »
I have a cutting from the Irish Press for May 16 1945 about the case of an amusements caterer, who said his mother had left him the key to a safe which held considerable cash and jewels although she had not said so in her Will. He had not benefitted from the Will and brought this challenge about 5 years after the death of his mother. His challenge was being opposed by his brother, who had benefitted from the Will. The defence suggested he'd been sent the key for safe custody and that there was no valid gift in law. The hearing was adjourned until May 16/17.  I don't know the outcome of the case and wish to find out. Is there any archive (especially a free one) where I might find out this information?
Thanks for reading this.

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Dublin / Where is this place and is it still there?
« on: Tuesday 27 June 17 14:33 BST (UK)  »
On her wedding certificate (1940)  my mother's address is given as 1 St. Mary's Cottages, off Upper Dorset Street, Dublin.  I'd be very grateful if anyone can enlighten me about that area, whether it was residential or commercial, etc. Anything at all would be useful. I'm trying to establish whether she was a maid in service with a family at that time or if this was an address of a friend. Is the address still extant or no longer in existence?
Many thanks.

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Old Will
« on: Tuesday 07 February 17 17:23 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, I'd be grateful if someone can translate this Will. I can decipher the odd word but not much else.
Many thanks if you can help.



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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / My grandmother Ellie
« on: Monday 04 August 14 17:17 BST (UK)  »
Hullo,
Could anyone improve this picture for me? It's in such a mess.
Thank you.

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