William Rourke: Eachus Family History

Generation: 1

William Rourke was born in 1873 in Manchester. Lancashire, England (son of Christopher Rourke and Ann Connor); died in 1917 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried on 4 May 1917 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [Section A grave 648].

Notes:

Census;
1881 2 Francis Court, St George, Manchester. son. age 8. Scholar. (81-115)
1891 32 Francisco Street, St George, M/C son. age 18. Iron Moulder. (C 21)
1901 56, Harrowby Street, St George, Manchester. Head (mar). age 28. Railway Shunter. (C 06)
1911 18 Husband Street, St George, Manchester. son. age 38. Railway Guard. (C 05)

William married Harriet Brickhill on 23 Feb 1895 in St James Collyhurst, Manchester. Harriet was born in 1875 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1902 in 56 Harrowby Street, Manchester [age 27]; was buried on 22 Feb 1902 in Philips Park, Cemetery, Manchester [ section D grave 185]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Marriage: 23rd February 1895, St James Collyhurst, Manchester.
William Rourke age 22, Bachelor and Checker of 32 Francisco Street.
Harriet Brickhill, age 20, Spinster of 32 Francisco Street.
were married by banns by F C Shirtcliff.
In the presence of John James Rourke & Elizabeth Brickhill.
Grooms Fater: Christopher Rourke, Railway Porter
Brides Father, Arthur Brickhill (deceased) Tile Cutter.
[archive - digitital copy]

Children:

Albert Rourke was born in 1895 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1964 in Manchester, Lancashire.
John James Rourke was born in 1899 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

Generation: 2

Christopher Rourke was born in 1836 in Nevan, Meath, Ireland; died in 1913 in Prestwich RD [Dec qtr, age 77].

Notes:

Census;
1861 4 School Court, Accrington, Lancashire. Lodger, age 20, Labourer. [with George Rourke age 22] (H 7)
1871 55 Norsley Street. St George, Manchester. Head (mar) age 30, Railway Porter. (71-107)
1881 2 Francis Court, St George, Manchester. Head (mar). age 40 Railway Porter. (81-115)
1891 32 Francisco Street, St George, M/C Head (mar). age 53. Railway Porter (C 21)
1901 Manchester Workhouse, Crumpsall, M/C. Inmate, (mar). age 63, Railway Porter. (C 03)
1911 Manchester Workhouse, Crumpsall, M/C Patient age 71, Formerly Railway worker . [C 02]

Christopher came to England with his brother George sometime before 1861. (see 1861 census).

Christopher married Ann Connor in 1862 in Oldham, St Mary.. Ann (daughter of John Connor and Susanna Watson) was born in 1839 in Ancoats Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1921 in 72 Charlton Steet, Manchester.; was buried on 8 Aug 1921 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [Section A grave 648]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann Connor was born in 1839 in Ancoats Manchester, Lancashire, England (daughter of John Connor and Susanna Watson); died in 1921 in 72 Charlton Steet, Manchester.; was buried on 8 Aug 1921 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [Section A grave 648].

Other Events:

Baptism: 5 May 1839, Manchester Cathedral, (Collegiate Church) Manchester

Notes:

Census Listings;
1841 Heath Street, Ancoats Manchester. age 2, (41-333)
1861 63 Worsley Street, Manchester. daughter. age 22. Cotton Weaver. (61-516)
1871 55 Worsley Street. St George, Manchester. wife. age 33. Cotton Weaver. (71-107)
1881 2 Francis Court, St George, Manchester. wife. age 42. (81-115)
1891 32 Francisco Street, St George, M/C wife. age 52. < Ann Rourke>(C 21)
1901 74 Charlton Street, St George, Manchester. Head (mar). age 61. < Ann Rourke> (C 04)
1911 18 Husband Street, St George, Manchester. Head (wid). age 72. Housekeeper. < Ann Rourke> (C 05)

Children:

John James Rourke was born in 1869 in Manchester Lancashire, England; died on 5 Jan 1952 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried in 1952 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [grave A 787].
1. William Rourke was born in 1873 in Manchester. Lancashire, England; died in 1917 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried on 4 May 1917 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [Section A grave 648].
Annie Rourke was born in 1877 in Manchester. Lancashire, England.
Albert Edward Rourke was born in 1879 in 111 Husband Street, Manchester. Lancashire, England; died in 1958 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried on 17 Jan 1958 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [Section A grave 648].

Generation: 3

John Connor was born in 1808 in Ireland; died before 1871 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

Notes:

Census Listings;
1841 Heath Street, Ancoats Manchester. age 30. Weaver, (41-333)
1861 63 Worsley Street, Manchester. Head (wid). age 53. Coal Dealer. (61-516)

John married Susanna Watson on 2 Aug 1835 in Manchester Cathedral, (Collegiate Church) Manchester. Susanna was born in 1814 in Ireland; died in 1847 in Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susanna Watson was born in 1814 in Ireland; died in 1847 in Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire.

Notes:

Census Listings;
1841 Heath Street, Ancoats Manchester. age 25. Weaver, (41-333)

Children:

Frances Connor was born in 1836 in Ancoates, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
Jeremiah Connor was born in 1837 in Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
3. Ann Connor was born in 1839 in Ancoats Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1921 in 72 Charlton Steet, Manchester.; was buried on 8 Aug 1921 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [Section A grave 648].