North Union Order

[orourkea]

Hi,

Just some queries the answers to some may seem obvious but for the avoidance of doubt:

My great grandfather died at home in his flat in 1892 and was buried in Glasnevin Cemetery under a 'North Union Order'. I am assuming that this means he was penniless and his burial therefore was paid for by the Workhouse?.

In previous years the same man with some of his children is recorded in the North Dublin Union records as being admitted for only a day or two - what could this have been for: medical treatment? or just lack of food and to receive sustenance for a day or two?.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[hallmark]

Cause of Death?

[dathai]

The clue to this would probably be the grave numbers for your great grandparents, if they are different then you would know they are what was usually termed as unpurchased graves, as far as i know you had 5 years to pay for a grave if not paid for in that time the grave reverted back to property of Glasnevin to use as they wished.
If you got a full readout of the grave and all buried in it are unrelated then you would know it is one of these and should also state name of grave owner.
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=641215.msg4883849#msg4883849

[rathmore]

you could check with Glasnevin

http://www.glasnevintrust.ie