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Christopher Rourke

Christopher Rourke

Male 1836 - 1913  (77 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Christopher RourkeChristopher 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]

    Children:
    1. 2. John James Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point 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].
    2. 3. William Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point 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].
    3. 4. Annie Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1877 in Manchester. Lancashire, England.
    4. 5. Albert Edward Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point 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: 2

  1. 2.  John James RourkeJohn James Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christopher1) 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].

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Oct 1869, St John, Miles Platting, Manchester.

    Notes:

    Census;
    1871 55 Norsley Street. St George, Manchester. son. age 1. (71-107)
    1881 2 Francis Court, St George, Manchester. Son. age 11. Scholar. (81-115)
    1891 32 Francisco Street, St George, M/C son. age 21 Railway Porter/ (C 21)
    1901 58 Abbott Street, St Georges in the Field, Manchester, Lancs Head (married) age 31. Railway Guard. (01-54)
    1911 60 Abbott Street, St George, Manchester. Head (m). age 40. Goods Guard on Railway. (11-77) (F 9)

    John married Elizabeth Eachus on 8 Jun 1890 in Collyhurst St James. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Eachus and Ann M Morrey) was born in 1867 in Stockton-On-Tees, Durham; died on 15 May 1916 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried on 19 May 1916 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire [grave A 787]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Ann Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890 in 13 Abbot Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1890 in Manchester [ sept qtr].
    2. 7. George Henry Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1891 in 13 Abbot Street, Lancashire, Manchester.
    3. 8. Christopher Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 28 Nov 1936 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried in 1936 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire [grave A 787].
    4. 9. Elizabeth Ellen Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1894 in 13 Worsley Street, Manchester. Lancashire, England; died on 25 Feb 1983 in Prestatyn, Wales.
    5. 10. John Robert Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1899 in Manchester [sept qtr] [died age 5 days]; was buried on 30 Sep 1899 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [grave K 1771].
    6. 11. Thomas Arthur Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1902 in 58 Abbott Street, Manchester. [died age 13 days]; was buried on 4 Jan 1902 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester. [grave D 392].

    John married Margaret Ann Edwards on 18 Jun 1917 in St George, Manchester, Lancashire. Margaret was born in 1873; died on 30 Nov 1965 in Prestatyn, Wales [age 92]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  William RourkeWilliam Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christopher1) 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].

    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]

    Children:
    1. 12. Albert Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1964 in Manchester, Lancashire.
    2. 13. John James Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1899 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

  3. 4.  Annie RourkeAnnie Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christopher1) was born in 1877 in Manchester. Lancashire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Nov 1877, St George, Manchester

    Notes:

    Census;
    1881 2 Francis Court, St George, Manchester. daughter. age 5. Scholar. (81-115)


  4. 5.  Albert Edward RourkeAlbert Edward Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christopher1) 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].

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 Nov 1879, Albert Memorial, Collyhurst. Manchester

    Notes:

    Census;
    1881 2 Francis Court, St George, Manchester. son. age 1. (81-115)
    1891 32 Francisco Street, St George, M/C son. age 11. Scholar. (C 21)
    1901 74 Charlton Street, St George, Manchester. son. age 21. Railway Gass Man. (C 04)
    1911 18 Husband Street, St George, Manchester. son. age 31. Iron Foundry. (C 05)



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Ann RourkeAnn Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born in 1890 in 13 Abbot Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1890 in Manchester [ sept qtr].

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 May 1890, St George, Manchester, Lancashire


  2. 7.  George Henry RourkeGeorge Henry Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born in 1891 in 13 Abbot Street, Lancashire, Manchester.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Oct 1891, St George, Manchester, Lancashire

    Notes:

    Census;
    1901 18 Hibbert Street, Rushome, Manchester. Grandson. age 8. [with his grandfather Robert Eachus] (01-42)
    1911 60 Abbott Street, St George, Manchester. Son. age 19. Spring & Axle Maker at Carriage Works. (11-77)

    George married Clementine Cope on 6 Nov 1915 in St Oswalds, Collyhurst, Manchester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 8.  Christopher RourkeChristopher Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born in 1893 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 28 Nov 1936 in Manchester, Lancashire; was buried in 1936 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire [grave A 787].

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 May 1893, St George, Manchester, Lancashire

    Notes:

    Census;
    1901 58 Abbott Street, St Georges in the Field, Manchester, Lancs son. age 8. Cap Maker. (01-55)
    1911 60 Abbott Street, St George, Manchester. Son. age 18. Spring & Axle Maker at Carriage Works. (11-77)

    Christopher married Elizabeth Jelly on 2 Jun 1917 in St George, Manchester, Lancashire. Elizabeth (daughter of Owen Jelly and Mary Ann Whittaker) was born in 1894 in St George, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1966 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. John James Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1918 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 30 Jun 1972 in 5 Croom Walk, Miles Platting, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
    2. 15. Marjorie Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1921 in Gunson Street, Miles Platting, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 21 May 1982 in 246 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
    3. 16. Leslie Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1927 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 29 Jun 1991 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.
    4. 17. Ronald Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1932 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in April 1996 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

  4. 9.  Elizabeth Ellen RourkeElizabeth Ellen Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born on 5 May 1894 in 13 Worsley Street, Manchester. Lancashire, England; died on 25 Feb 1983 in Prestatyn, Wales.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 30 May 1894, St George, Manchester,

    Notes:

    Census;
    1901 58 Abbott Street, St Georges in the Field, Manchester, Lancs Daughter. age 7. Cap Maker. (01-55)
    1911 60 Abbott Street, St George, Manchester. daughter. age 16. Box Maker. (11-77)

    Elizabeth married Edward Arthur Dutton in 1927 in Prestwich Registrar Attended.. Edward was born on 15 Jul 1894 in Roe Street, St Georges, Manchester.; died in 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Elizabeth married Levi Fairhurst on 26 Jun 1943 in Manchester Register Office (or Registrar attended). Levi was born on 12 Nov 1899; died on 25 Jun 1965 in Prestatyn, Wales age 63. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 10.  John Robert RourkeJohn Robert Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born in 1899 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1899 in Manchester [sept qtr] [died age 5 days]; was buried on 30 Sep 1899 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester [grave K 1771].

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 23 Sep 1899, St George, Manchester, Lancashire


  6. 11.  Thomas Arthur RourkeThomas Arthur Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born in 1901 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1902 in 58 Abbott Street, Manchester. [died age 13 days]; was buried on 4 Jan 1902 in Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester. [grave D 392].

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 26 Dec 1901, St George, Manchester, Lancashire


  7. 12.  Albert RourkeAlbert Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Christopher1) was born in 1895 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in 1964 in Manchester, Lancashire.

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1901 56, Harrowby Street, St George, Manchester. son. age 6. (C 06)
    1911 18, Husband Street, St George, Manchester. grandson, age 16. Plaiter at Cotton Finishers, (C 05)


  8. 13.  John James RourkeJohn James Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Christopher1) was born in 1899 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 15 Jan 1899, St James, Collyhurst, Manchester

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1901 56, Harrowby Street, St George, Manchester. son. age 2 (C 06)
    1911 18, Husband Street, St George, Manchester. grandson, age 12, School. (C 05)



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  John James RourkeJohn James Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (8.Christopher3, 2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born on 1 May 1918 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 30 Jun 1972 in 5 Croom Walk, Miles Platting, Manchester, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Known as Jack, John James & Margaret had three son's

    Died:
    John died suddenly from a Cardiac Arrest.

    John married Margaret Hannaby on 3 Nov 1940 in Holy Trinity, Llandudno.. Margaret was born on 31 May 1920 in Glan Conway, North Wales, UK; died on 8 Feb 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 15.  Marjorie RourkeMarjorie Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (8.Christopher3, 2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born on 29 May 1921 in Gunson Street, Miles Platting, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 21 May 1982 in 246 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest

    Marjorie married John Jones on 20 Dec 1944 in Manchester Register Office, Lancashire, England. John was born on 6 Apr 1913 in 80 Lind Street, Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 23 Feb 1979 in 246 Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Christopher Jones  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Helen Jones  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 16.  Leslie RourkeLeslie Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (8.Christopher3, 2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born on 12 May 1927 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died on 29 Jun 1991 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Leslie died as the result of a hit & Run traffic accident , The driver was traced but at the inquest in February 1992 it was ruled an accident.


  4. 17.  Ronald RourkeRonald Rourke Descendancy chart to this point (8.Christopher3, 2.John2, 1.Christopher1) was born on 31 May 1932 in Manchester, Lancashire, England; died in April 1996 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

    Notes:

    Ronald married Ellen and had five children plus a son of her own. They ran pubs including the Bradford Road Inn (green bricks)

    Ronald married Ellen Lehane in 1963 in Manchester Register Office (or Registrar attended), Lancashire, England. Ellen was born on 27 Aug 1928 in Ireland; died in Aug 1999 in Manchester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Maria Rourke  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1964 in Manchester Lancashire, England; died in 2002.
    3. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


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