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Ardroe bridge, parish of Kilcolman, county Mayo. Alison Kilpatrick ©2015. All rights reserved.

This page presents an analysis of Burke / Bourke entries in Griffith’s ordnance survey of the parish of Kilcolman (Clanmorris) in the county of Mayo in 1856.1 These remarks accompany the table listing the entry of Burke occupiers, and the townland map illustrating the places where these households were situated. In addition to Burke tenants, this section includes remarks about those Burke individuals who were also lessors or landlords. Note that Griffith recorded land in English statute measure; also that, in this report, land measures will be stated as approximate (~), rounded to the nearest acre.

The following is an index of sub-sections on this page:

Burke tenants in the parish of Kilcolman, 1856:

— Edward Burke of Ardroe

— Henry Burke of Claremorris

— Isidore Burke of Murneen North

— James Burke of Clare

— Michael Burke of Claremorris

— Michael Burke of Claremount

— Patrick Burke of Kilbeg

— Patrick of Lugatemple

— Patrick of Mace Upper

— Peter Burke of Ballynew

— Thomas Burke of Garrywadreen

— Ulick Burke of Garrywadreen

— Walter Burke re: Garryredmond

— William Burke of Drumneen

Burke lessors in the parish of Kilcolman, 1856:

— Edward Burke of Ardroe

— Henry Burke of Claremorris

— Isidore Burke of Murneen North

— James Burke of Clare

— Patrick Burke of Mace Upper

— Walter Burke re: Garryredmond

Burke tenants in the parish of Kilcolman, 1856:

Edward Burke of Ardroe: —

… held just under 60 acres in Ardroe townland directly northwest of the town of Claremorris, with a house and offices (outdoor buildings) thereon. He was probably the same man who held various acreages in nearby townlands, for example: Bellfield ~69 acres, with herd’s house; Clare ~9 acres, land only; Gortfadda ~11 acres, with cottage; Lisbaun ~31 acres, with herd’s house; and Streamstown ~24 acres, with herd’s house. All of these parcels were held by lease (terms unknown) from various landlords, including Edward G. Bell, James D. Browne, and Lord Oranmore. In total, these parcels amounted to ~179 acres.2

He might also have held two parcels in Rockfield townland, alongside the eastern boundary of the parish. One of these contained ~123 acres, with a herd’s house, with a smaller parcel of 2.4 acres of land, only.

Edward Burke lived in Ardroe townland and, in 1840, applied for a county vote under the Irish Reform Act (1832).3 This application was followed by a similar submission to the Clerk of the Peace in March, 1845, filed by Edward Burke and Thomas Burke, both of Ardroe.4

This man might have been the same Edward Bourke who died in 1869, aged seventy-one years [born c.1798].5 — Follow-up note:—To monitor the IrishGenealogy website for the uploads of death registrations for the years, 1864–1870, which upload is pending as of the date of writing [2021-01-08).

There were no Burke or Bourke households in Ardroe townland by 1901.6

— See also the parcels which Edward Burke sub-let in the lessors’ section.

Henry Burke of Claremorris:—

… held a house (forge) and a small garden in Court-street and a house and yard in Church-street in Claremorris.7 — See also Michael Burke, blacksmith, below.

— As Mr. Burke was also a lessor, the remaining notes for this man fall under the lessors’ section, below.

Isidore Burke, Esq.:—

… was a major landholder in the parish. For himself, he held a house on ~21 acres in Murneen North from Garrett O’Moore. In addition, Mr. Burke held several acreages in fee in each of Cloonmore Lower, Cuiltbo, Mace Lower, Mace Middle, and Mace Upper townlands, amounting to ~340 acres of land only.8

— See also remaining notes for Isidore Burke, Esq., in the lessors’ section, below.

James Burke of Clare: —

… lived in a house in Clare townland and held ~5 acres with house and offices in Lisduff townland, both of which parcels were rented from James D. Browne. 9

— See also remaining notes for James Burke in the lessors’ section, below.

Michael Burke of Claremorris: —

… rented several properties in Claremorris and a parcel in each of Clare and Claremount from James D. Browne. In the town of Claremorris, Mr. Burke kept two houses, each with a yard, in Church-street, while in Castlebar-street, he had a third house, a forge, and a small garden.10

A question arises as to whether Michael Burke was related to Henry Burke, who also kept a forge in the town. Slater’s Directory (1846) contained the following entries under the heading, Shopkeepers and Traders, — “Henry Burke, blacksmith; Michael Burke, shopkeeper; Michael Burke, blacksmith.” (pg 116.) Another question is, whether Michael the blacksmith was the same who was a shopkeeper.

Between 1882–1944, there were only two death registrations for the name, Michael Burke, in the town of Claremorris. The first was for a seventy-eight year old labourer who died in the workhouse in 1882 [born c.1804]. The informant of his death was Michael Burke, jun., of Claremorris.11 However, there is also a death index entry for a Michael Burke who died in the Claremorris registration district in 1867, aged sixty years [born c.1807].12 — Follow-up note:—To monitor the IrishGenealogy website for the uploads of death registrations for the years, 1864–1870, which upload is pending as of the date of writing [2021-01-08).

In 1886, a Michael Burke applied for a spirit licence for his shop in Church-street.13 This appears to have been the same man who died in Church-street on 18th April 1944, aged eighty-four years [born c.1860], shopkeeper. His cousin, Delia Burke, was the informant of the death.14

Michael Burke of Claremount: —

This was a holding of 5.5 acres with two cottages, held from James D. Browne.15 — Follow-up note, as described for Michael Burke of Claremorris, above, to determine whether one of the two death registrations applies to Michael Burke of Claremount (assuming these were two different men.)

Patrick Burke of Kilbeg: —

… held 61.5 acres with house and offices from James D. Browne.16

Mr. Burke died at home in Kilbeg on 27th April 1893, aged 54 years [born c.1849]. The informant of the death was his widow, Bridget.17

There were no Burke households in Kilbeg townland by 1901.18

Patrick Burke of Lugatemple:—

… held about one-half acre with a house thereon, from J. & M. Hanly.

Was this the Patrick Burke who died in Claremorris workhouse on 23rd February 1876, aged 88 years [born c.1788]? 19

The proximity of Lugatemple townland to that of Ballynew begs the question, whether Patrick Burke was related to Peter Burke of Ballynew.

There were no Burke households in Lugatemple townland by 1901.20

Patrick Burke of Mace Upper: —

… held ~46 acres, with house and offices, from Isidore Burke.21 Whether there was a relationship between Patrick and Isidore is not known.

Patrick Burke died in Mace townland on 26th December 1883, aged eighty-four years [born c.1799]. The informat of the death was Bridget McGreal, niece to the deceased.22

The 1901 census enumerated the family of John Bourke, son of Patrick above, and Bridget Kearney, his wife, in Mace Upper townland with their several children: Thomas (age 22), Bridget (20), Mary (17), John (15), Augustine (12), Michael (10), and James (7). All but the three youngest members of the household spoke both Irish and English.23,24

The second Bourke household enumerated in Mace Upper townland in 1901 was that of John’s elder brother, Thomas Bourke (age 60) and Mary Carney (55), his wife. Thomas also engaged in farming, and the following children were then at home: Jane (28), Kate (26), Augustin [sic] (22), Maria (16), and Thomas (14).25,26

— See also entry for Patrick Burke of Mace Upper in the lessors’ section.

Peter Burke at Ballynew: —

… held four parcels from Edward G. Bell in this townland, amounting to ~17 acres. Three of these parcels consisted of land only, while a house and offices stood upon the fourth.

Mr. Burke died on 28th March 1887 at home in Ballynew. He was then aged 82 years [born c.1805], a farmer by occupation, and a widower.27

The 1901 census recorded the family of Patrick Burke (age 50), farmer, and Bridget Mulloy, his wife, in Ballynew townland. The children then at home were: Peter (16), Delia (13), William (11), Patrick (9), Maggie (7), and Thomas (3).28,29

Thomas Burke of Garrywadreen: —

… held ~18 acres with a house and offices from Edward G. Bell.30

A death registration was not found for this man, who might have died before 1864, the year when civil registrations of deaths commenced in Ireland.

However, the 1901 census enumerated a younger Thomas Burke, a farmer aged 50 years [born c.1861] with his mother, Catherine, a widow (80), and his wife, Anne (49),§ in Garrywadreen townland.31

§ It would appear that “Anne” was, in fact, Norah Burke formerly Fallon. Norah (diminutive for Honor) was the daughter of Patt Fallon. She married Thomas Burke in Claremorris on 14th June 1876. The marriage record further states that Thomas was the son of Ulick Burke, below: 32

Ulick Burke of Garrywadreen: —

… held ~15 acres with a house, offices, and a cottage from Edward G. Bell.33

On 12th January 1891, Mr. Burke died at home in Garrywadreen townland, aged 80 years [born c.1810].34

See also notes for his son, Thomas Burke, above.

Walter Burke, Esq., Q.C., of Carrowkeel re: Garryredmond: —

… held ~204 acres of land in common with Edward G. Bell from Lord Oranmore and John Frestor.35

— As Mr. Burke was also a landlord, the remaining notes are displayed in the lessors’ section, below.

Wiliam Burke of Drumneen: —

… held ~ 20 acres, with house and offices, and another parcel of ~6 acres from Sir R.L. Blosse, Bart.36

Two index entries for civil registrations of the deaths of men named William Burke are pending publication to IrishGenealogy online. The first died in 1865, aged sixty-two years [born c.1803],37 and the second in 1867, aged sixty-seven years [born c.1800].38 — Follow-up note:—To monitor the IrishGenealogy website for the uploads of death registrations for the years, 1864–1870, which pending as of the date of writing [2021-01-08).

There were no Burke households enumerated in Drumneen, Drumneen Prendergast, or Drumneen South townlands in the 1901 census.39

Burke lessors in the parish of Kilcolman, 1856:

Edward Burke of Ardroe: —

… sub-let the following parcels:

  • ~5 acres of land to James Cary in Bellfield townland;
  • a house with a small garden to Martin Prendergast in Clare townland;
  • a house to Denis Kinnane in Clare; and,
  • a house with a small garden to John Solan.

— For information pertaining to Edward Burke’s rentals and brief genealogical notes, see the corresponding entry in the tenants’ section.

Henry Burke of Claremorris: —

… sub-let the following parcels: 40

  • a house in Court-street to John Hackett;
  • a second house in Court-street to lodgers;
  • a third house in Court-street, unoccupied when Griffith’s survey was conducted; and,
  • a fourth house in Court-street to Patrick Thomas.

It would appear that this man died at Cloondace in the parish of Knock on 24th July 1874, in his fifty-first year [born c.1824].41

On the other hand, there was an Henry Burke, Esquire, who had died sometime before 1859. In that year, Henry Burke’s daughter, Mary Anne, married Maurice Edward Davies in Bermondsey, London.42 It seems unlikely, however, that a blacksmith would have been considered to be a member of the gentle class.

As it happens, the 1901 census enumerated a second Henry Burke, aged 49 years [born c.1852], also a blacksmith in Church-street. His wife was Ellen Flannery (38), and their children included Annie (13), Harry (7), Mary Kate (6), Ulick (4), and Walter, an infant.43,44

A question arises as to whether Henry Burke was related to Michael Burke, who also kept a forge in the town. Slater’s Directory (1846) listed the following entries under the heading, Shopkeepers and Traders, — “Henry Burke, blacksmith; Michael Burke, shopkeeper; Michael Burke, blacksmith.” (pg 116.)

— See also information pertaining to Henry Burke’s rentals for himself.

Isidore Burke, Esq., of Murneen North: —

In addition to the ~361 acres which Isidore Burke held for himself, he sub-let the following parcels:

  • ~53 acres to eleven tenants in Ballinphuill townland;
  • 305 acres to nine tenants in Ballynabrehon South;
  • 265 acres to nineteen tenants in Cloonmore Lower;
  • 566 acres to thirty-eight tenants in Cuiltybo townland;
  • ~281 acres to seventeen tenants in Curneen townland;
  • 412 acres to thirty-four tenants in Mace Lower;
  • 364 acres to thirty-four tenants in Mace Middle;
  • 288 acres to seventeen tenants in Mace Upper, and ~46 acres to Patrick Burke in same townland;
  • 522 acres to nineteen tenants in Murneen North; and
  • ~259 acres to eight tenants in Tawnaghlahard townland;
    — in all, ~3361 acres to 207 tenants.45

Somewhat surprisingly, there had been little change in the number of tenants on lands held by Isidore Burke since 1846, the second year of the Great Famine.46

Thirty years earlier, Mr. Burke’s land holdings had been summarized in the Tithe Applotment book for the civil parish of Kilcolman. At that date (1826), T. Irwin, Esq. held Lower Maese [sic], and Mr. [Garrett] O’Moore had all of Murneen North townland.47 The place names, as written into this record, are also interesting, not least for the spelling variations but also for the territorial sub-divisions of Murneen North:

  • Balliphuill (1856) – Ballanfull (1826)
  • Ballybrehon – Ballybrehany
  • Cloonmore – Cloon more
  • Cuiltybo – Kultaboe West and K. East
  • Curneen – Curneen
  • Mace Lower – Low’r Maese
  • Mace Middle – Shraghowry Maese
  • Mace Upper – Up’r Maese
  • Murneen North, comprised of the following: Murneen Mando[–]y, M. Ballycana[-]ino[?], M. Cappagh, M. Beg, M. Healey, Coarse Park, Shilliane, and Horsefield
  • Tawnaghlahard – Townlahard 48

On 14th November 1866, Isidore Burke, Esq., died at home at Curraghleagh House near Claremorris, aged sixty years. His body was buried in the chuchyard of the new church built in Mace townland. His living relatives included his uncle Walter Bourke, Esq., Old Town, J.P., his brother, Walter Bourke, Esq., Q.C., of Carrowkeel, and two sons: Walter Burke, an attorney, then in Calcutta, and Dr. Isidore M.W. Burke, L.R.S.I. Mr. Burke held the posts of Crown Solicitor for the county of Mayo for several years, vice-chair of the Claremorris Board of Guardians for many years, member of the Board of Superintendence of Mayo Prison, and member of the County Infirmary Board.49,50,51,52

According to his obituary, Isidore Burke claimed descent as follows: 53

Deceased’s father, Captain Joseph Bourke, was the fifteenth in descent in a direct line from Richard More de Bourg, son of William FitzAdelm de Bourg, and Isabel, daughter of Richard I. Cœur de Leon. William Fitz Adelm, who lived in the opening of the 13th century, was, as history testifies, the eleventh in a direct line from the Emperor Charlemagne.—John, the son of Baldwin II. of Jerusalem, was the first, who was called “Bourg,” because he held the position, not alone of general-in-chief of the king’s forces, but he was constituted Governor of all the “Bourgs” or towns in France.”

James Burke of Clare: —

From his own small holding, James Burke sub-let a small garden of nine perches, with a house thereon, to Peter Malee in Clare townland.54

James Burke might have been the same man who died in 1865, aged 61 years [born c.1804],55 — Follow-up note:—To monitor the IrishGenealogy website for the uploads of death registrations for the years, 1864–1870, which upload is pending as of the date of writing [2021-01-08). … Alternatively, he might have been the James Burke who died at Claremorris on 19th June 1889, aged 70 years [born c.1819].56 Of course, he might otherwise have died between the year in which Griffith’s valuation was completed for the Barony of Clanmorris (1856) and the commencement of the system for civil registrations of deaths (1864).

The 1901 census recorded the (apparently unrelated?) household of Thomas Burke and Mary [Maria] Cleary, with their daughter, Ellie [Ellen], in Clare townland.57 When they were married in 1871, Thomas lived in Carrowsteelaun townland in the parish of Crossboyne,58 and the daughter, Ellen, was born in same townland.59

Patrick Burke of Mace Upper: —

… sub-let a small portion (1-3/4 acres) from his holding of 46 acres, with a house thereon to Richard Sweeney in Mace Upper townland.60

Mr. Burke died at home on 26th December 1883, aged eighty-four years [born c.1799]. The informant of the death was his niece, Bridget McGreal.61

Walter Burke, Esq., Q.C., of Carrowkeel re: Garryredmond: —

Walter Burke and Edward G. Bell held this townland in common. In addition to the ~204 acres of land which they held for themselves, Messrs. Burke and Bell sub-let ~420 acres to twenty-three tenants.62

Walter Burke was the brother of Isidore Burke, Esq. (d.1866), and he made his residence at Carrowkeel, the ancient site of the castle built by the de Burghs in Glen Nephin, north of Castlebar. According to O’Hart (1923), Carrowkeel was first the habitation of David an Sliochd Bourg (d.1570). This David was a near relative of the line which gave rise to the Bourkes, Lords Marquis Mayo. Thus, Walter and Isidore descended from David as follows: 63

The Bourkes of Carrowkeel.
(extracts)

1. David An Sliochd Bourke of Rathroe, Inniscoe (now “Enniscoe”), and Carrowkeel; his son:

2. Richard Ruadh of Rathroe, Innsicoe, and Carrowkeel; his son:

3. Charles of Rathroe, Inniscoe, and Carrowkeel; his son:

4. Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Bourke, who married a daughter of Thady Fitztheobald Oge O’Connor Sligo; his son:

5. Theobald Burke; his son:

6. Walter Ciothach; his son:

7. Captain Joseph Burke; his children:

8.1. Walter Bourke of Carrowkeel, Q.C., d.1871; father of Cecilia who married Francis Lorenzo Comyn, J.P., Woodstock Galway;

8.2 Isidore Bourke, solicitor, d.1866; — continued, below.

8.3 Thomas, died unmarried;

8.4 Frances;

8.5 Anne; and,

8.6 Mary.

8.2 Isidore Burke, solicitor (1806–1866); his children:

8.2.1 Major Joseph Bourke, died May, 1877;

8.2.2 Walter M. Bourke, barrister, of Curraleagh, near Claremorris;

8.2.3 Thomas, a merchant in New York;

8.2.4 Isidore, M.D., Indian British Army;

8.2.5 Geoffrey, M.D., of New York;

8.2.6 John;

8.2.7 Edward;

8.2.8 Dorinda; and,

8.2.9 Matilda.

On 25th December 1871, Walter Burke, Esq., Q.C., died at Carrowkeel in his sixty-fourth year [born c.1808].64

Source citation for this page: — Kilpatrick, Alison. “Analysis of Burke entries in Griffith’s survey of Kilcolman, 1856.” Chapter in the family history research completed for the Burke surname occurring in the parish of Kilcolman (Clanmorris), county Mayo. Online at Arborealis, arborealis.ca/family-history/irish/burke/analysis-griffiths-1856/, accessed [insert date of access].

Image credit: — Railway bridge in Ardroe townland, parish of Kilcolman (Clanmorris), county Mayo. By Alison Kilpatrick ©2015. All rights reserved.

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Footnotes:

  1. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation of Rateable Property in Ireland. County of Mayo. Valuation of the Several Tenements in the Union of Claremorris. Citing extracts for the parish of Kilcolman. Dublin: Alex. Thom and Sons, 1856.
  2. Ibid.
  3. Mayo Constitution, 29 September 1840, pg. 2. “A List of Applications to be entered by the Clerk of the Peace, pursuant to 2nd & 3d. Wm. 4, cap. 88, for Clare Sessions, the 13th day of October, 1840, together with the number, name of applicant, residence, description of property, name of barony, place where freehold is situate, and yearly value.” Extract: “20  Bourke Edward, Ardroe, house, offices and land, Claremorris, Ardroe, £10.” Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-06).
  4. Mayo Constitution, 18 March 1845, pg. 2. “A List of Applications Entered by the Clerk of the Peace for the County of Mayo, for Claremorris Sessions, to be held the 26th March, 1845, pursuant to 2 & 3, Wm. 4, cap. 88, with the number, name of applicant, residence, description of property, barony, in what right claiming, and amount.” Extracts: “1  Bourke Edward, Ardroe, houses, offices and lands, Claremorris, Ardroe, freeholder, £10. … 4  Burke Thomas, Ardroe, houses, offices and lands, Claremorris, Ardroe, freeholder, £10. 5  Burke, Edward, Ardroe, houses, offices, and lands, Clanmorris, Ardroe, freeholder, £10.” Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-06).
  5. General Register Office, Ireland. Index of Civil Registrations of Deaths. Index entry: Edward Bourke, 71 years, 1st quarter ending 31st March 1869, Claremorris RD, vol. 4, pg. 125. Index online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed 2021-01-05). Please note that the publication of civil registrations of deaths from 1864–1870 is pending at this date.
  6. Ireland 1901 Census. Ardroe townland, Claremorris DED, county of Mayo. Index and digital images hosted online by The National Archives of Ireland (Dublin), in a joint venture with Library and Archives, Canada (accessed 2021-01-06).
  7. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  8. Ibid.
  9. Ibid.
  10. Ibid.
  11. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Michael Burke, married, aged 78 years, labourer; died 22nd April 1882 in the workhouse, Claremorris; cause of death: bronchitis three months uncertified, no medical attendant; informant: Michael Burke (signed with his mark) of Claremorris, son, present at death; registered 25th April 1882; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival refs. Superintendent’s Registration District: Claremorris, Registrar’s District: Claremorris, No. 205/4837454/11. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  12. General Register Office, Ireland. Index of Civil Registrations of Deaths. Index entry: Michael Bourke, 60 years, 3rd quarter ending 30th September 1867, Claremorris registration district (county Mayo), vol. 14, pg. 87. Index online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed 2021-01-05). Please note that the publication of civil registrations of deaths from 1864–1870 is pending at this date.
  13. Ballinrobe Chronicle and Mayo Advertiser, 16 October 1886, pg. 4. “County Mayo to Wit.” Citing a list of applications for spirit licences, including Michael Burke of Church-street, Claremorris. Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-06).
  14. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Michael Burke, married, aged 84 years, shopkeeper; died 18th April 1944 in Church-street, Claremorris; cause of death: old age, uncertified; informant: Delia Burke of Church-streeet, Claremorris, cousin, present at death; registered 6th May 1944; George Maguire, registrar. Archival refs. Superintendent’s Registration District: Claremorris, Registrar’s District: Claremorris, No. 317/4233656/87. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  15. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  16. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  17. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Pat Burke, married, aged 54 years, labourer; died 27th April 1893 at Kilbeg; cause of death: probably apoplexy, no medical attendant; informant: Bridget Burke (signed with her mark), widow of deceased, present at the death; registered 22nd July 1893; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival refs. Superintendent’s Registration District: Claremorris, Registrar’s District: Claremorris, No. 412/4704173/85. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  18. Ireland 1901 Census, Claremorris DED, op. cit.
  19. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Patrick Burke, widower, aged 88 years [born c1788], pauper; died 23rd February 1876 in the Workhouse, Claremorris; cause of death: debility &c. years, certified; informant: B.A. Callaghan, Chief Resident Officer [illegible], Claremorris Workhouse; registered 25th February 1876; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival refs. Superintendent’s Registration District: Claremorris, Registrar’s District: Claremorris, No. 220/7224999/127. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-06).
  20. Ireland 1901 Census, Claremorris DED, op. cit.
  21. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  22. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Patrick Burke, married, aged 84 years, farmer; died 26th December 1883 at Mace; cause of death: debility five years, uncertified, no medical attendant; informant: Bridget McGreal, niece, of Mace, present at the death; registered 19th January 1884; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival refs. Superintendent’s Registration District: Claremorris, Registrar’s District: Claremorris, No. 479/4815799/113. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-06).
  23. Ireland 1901 Census. Household of John Bourke, farmer, and Bridget, his wife, with their several children in Mace Upper townland, Murneen DED, county of Mayo. Index and digital images hosted online by The National Archives of Ireland (Dublin), in a joint venture with Library and Archives, Canada (accessed 2021-01-06).
  24. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Marriage. Extract: John Bourke, age 23 [born c.1848], single, occupation: landholder, resident in Upper Mace townland, son of Pat Bourke, landholder. Bridget Kearney, age 19, spinster, resident in Rockfield townland, daughter of Pat Kearney, landholder. Marriage solemnized on 21st December 1871 in the Roman Catholic Chapel at Knock, registrar’s district of Ballyhaunis, county Mayo, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by the Rev. Bartholomew A. Cavanagh; witnesses: Thomas Bourke (signed with his mark), Rose Carney. Archival ref. 196/8172314/91. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  25. Ireland 1901 Census. Household of Thomas Bourke, farmer, and Mary, his wife, with their several children in Mace Upper townland, Murneen DED, county of Mayo. Index and digital images hosted online by The National Archives of Ireland (Dublin), in a joint venture with Library and Archives, Canada (accessed 2021-01-06).
  26. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Marriage. Extract: Thomas Bourke, age 31 [born c.1837], bachelor, occupation: farmer, resident in Upper Mace townland, son of Patrick Bourke, labourer. Mary [Carney], age 24, spinster, resident of [Rockfield?], daughter of Patrick Carney. Marriage solemnized on 21st December 1871 in the Roman Catholic Chapel at Knock, registrar’s district of Ballyhaunis, county Mayo, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by the Rev. Bartholomew A. Cavanagh; witnesses: John Bourke, Bridget Carney. Archival ref. 59/8206975/228. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  27. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Peter Burke, male widower, aged 82 years [born c.1805], farmer; died 28th March 1887 in Ballynew townland; cause of death: debility some years, uncertified, no medical attendant; informant: Ellen Carney (signed with her mark) of Parkatleva, present at the death; registered 5th April 1887; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival ref. 496/4776690/115. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  28. Ireland 1901 Census. Household of Patrick Burke, farmer, and Bridget, his wife, with their several children in Ballynew townland, Claremorris DED, county of Mayo. Index and digital images hosted online by The National Archives of Ireland (Dublin), in a joint venture with Library and Archives, Canada (accessed 2021-01-08).
  29. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Birth. Extract: William Burke, male, born 10th February 1888 in Ballynew townland, registrar’s district: Claremorris, county Mayo; son of Patrick Bourke, farmer, of Ballynew and Bridget Bourke formerly Molloy; informant: [father]; registered 6th March 1888; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival ref. 456/1934866/160. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  30. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  31. Ireland 1901 Census. Household of Thomas Burke, age 50, and his mother, Catherine (widow, age 80), and wife, Anne (49), in Garrywadreen townland, Claremorris DED, county of Mayo. Index and digital images hosted online by The National Archives of Ireland (Dublin), in a joint venture with Library and Archives, Canada (accessed 2021-01-08).
  32. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Marriage. Extract: Thomas Burke, age 25 [born c.1851], bachelor, occupation: landholder, resident in Garrywadreen townland, son of Ulick Burke, landholder. Honor Fallon, age 25, spinster, resident in Upper Mace townland, daughter of Patt Fallon, landholder. Marriage solemnized on 14th June 1876 in the Roman Catholic Chapel at Claremorris, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church, by the Rev. James Corbett, C.C.; witnesses: James Walsh, Bridget Costello. Archival ref. 17/6092749/87. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  33. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  34. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Ulick Burke, married, aged 80 years [born c.1810], farmer; died 12th January 1891 in Garrywadreen townland; cause of death: debility &c three years, no medical attendant; informant: Jas Connor of Garrywadreen, present at the death; registered 14th February 1891; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival ref. 30/4733232/127. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  35. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  36. Ibid.
  37. General Register Office, Ireland. Index of Civil Registrations of Deaths. Index entry: William Burke, 3rd quarter ending 30th September 1865, aged 62 years [born c.1803], Claremorris registration district (county Mayo), vol. 14, pg. 91. Index online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed 2021-01-05). Please note that the publication of civil registrations of deaths from 1864–1870 is pending at this date.
  38. General Register Office, Ireland. Index of Civil Registrations of Deaths. Index entry: William Burke, 1st quarter ending 31st March 1867, aged 67 years [born c.1800], Claremorris registration district (county Mayo), vol. 4, pg. 135. Index online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed 2021-01-05). Please note that the publication of civil registrations of deaths from 1864–1870 is pending at this date.
  39. Ireland 1901 Census, op. cit. Claremorris, Kilcolman, and Murneen DEDs.
  40. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  41. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Henry Burke, male, married, aged 50 years [born c.1824]; died 24th July 1876 at Cloondeace [sic], Ballyhaunis district, Claremorris registration district; cause of death: dyspepsia three onths, uncertified, no medical attendant; informant: Mary Burke (signed with her mark) of Cloondeace, present at the death; registered 17th August 1874; Henry OFlaherty [?], deputy registrar. Archival ref. 240/7245514/95. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  42. Freeman’s Journal, 11 August 1859, pg. 3. Marriage notice: “April 14, at Hepburn, Australia, Maurice Edward, eldest son of Mr. Edward George Davies, of Bermondsey, London, to Mary Anne, daughter of the late Henry Burke, Esq., of Claremorris, county Mayo.” Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-07).
  43. Ireland 1901 Census. Household of Henry Burke, blacksmith (age 49), with wife Ellen (38), and children: Annie (13), Harry (7), Mary Kate (6), Ulick (4), and Walter, an infant; in the town of Claremorris, county of Mayo. Index and digital images hosted online by The National Archives of Ireland (Dublin), in a joint venture with Library and Archives, Canada (accessed 2021-01-08).
  44. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Marriage. Extract: Henry Burke, age 36, bachelor, occupation: [illegible], resident of Claremorris, son of Henry Burke, mechanic. Ellen Flannery, age 25, spinster, resident of Claremorris, daughter of Michael Flannery, farmer. Marriage solemnized on 19th September 1886 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Claremorris in the registrar’s district of Claremorris, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic Church by the Rev. Canon A.J. Burke, P.P.; witnesses: Pat Downy, Mary Flannery. Archival ref. 22/8962779/51. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  45. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  46. Freeman’s Journal, 39 July 1846, pg. 3. “To the Editor of the Freeman.” Citing the tenantry on Isidore Burke’s lands in the parish amounting to two hundred families. Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-08).
  47. Church of Ireland. Diocese of Tuam, Killala, and Achonry. Tithe Applotment Books. Parish of Kilcolman (1826). Digital image online at The National Archives of Ireland (accessed 2020-01-09).
  48. Church of Ireland, Tithe Applotment Book, op. cit.
  49. General Register Office, Ireland. Index of Civil Registrations of Deaths. Index entry: Isidore Bourke, 60 years, 4th quarter ending 31st December 1866, Claremorris registration district (county Mayo), vol. 19, pg. 96. Index online at IrishGenealogy.ie, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed 2021-01-05). Please note that the publication of civil registrations of deaths from 1864–1870 is pending at this date.
  50. Mayo Constitution, 27 November 1866, pg. 4. “Isidore Burke, Esq., of Curraghleagh — His Death, Obsequies, &c.” Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-08).
  51. Ballinrobe Chronicle and Mayo Advertiser, 17 November 1866, pg. 1. “Death of Isidore Burke, Esq.” Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-08).
  52. Irish Times, 1 September 1863, pg. 1. “Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.” Citing Isadore A. Burke, the third son of Mr Isadore Burke, Curraghleagh Lodge, county Mayo, having obtained Letters Testimonial qualifying him to practise surgery.Digital image online at FindMyPast per The British Library Board (accessed 2021-01-08).
  53. Mayo Constitution, 27 November 1866, op. cit.
  54. Griffith Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  55. General Register Office, Ireland. Index of Civil Registrations of Deaths. Index entry: James Burke, 1st quarter ending 31st March 1867, aged 65 years [born c.1804], Claremorris registration district (county Mayo), vol. 4, pg. 129. Index online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed 2021-01-05). Please note that the publication of civil registrations of deaths from 1864–1870 is pending at this date.
  56. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: James Burke, married, aged 70 years [born c.1819], labourer; died 19th June 1889 at Claremorris, county Mayo; cause of death: hæmorrhage &c 15 minutes, uncertified, no medical attendant; informant: Bridget Burke (signed with her mark), widow of deceased, Claremorris, present at the death; registered 17th July 1889; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival ref. 312/4758748/51. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  57. Ireland 1901 Census. Household of Thomas Burke, age 50 years [born c.1861], labourer, and Mary [sic], his wife (50), and their daughter, Ellie [Ellen] (20), in Clare townland, Claremorris DED, county of Mayo. Index and digital images hosted online by The National Archives of Ireland (Dublin), in a joint venture with Library and Archives, Canada (accessed 2021-01-08).
  58. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Marriage. Extract: Thomas Burke, of full age, bachelor, landholder, resident of Carrastelawn [sic], son of Martin Burke, landholder. Maria Cleary, of full age, spinster, resident of Gurtrennon [?], daughter of John Cleary, landholder. Marriage solemnized in the Roman Catholic chapel of Claremorris, county Mayo, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Roman Catholic church, by the Rev. Peter Reynolds, P.P.; witnesses: Pat Gilligan, Bridget Griffin. Archival ref. 103/8160849/270. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  59. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Birth. Extract: Ellen Burke, female, born 10th November 1883 at Carrasteelane [Carrowsteelaun, parish of Crossboyne]; daughter of Thomas Burke of Carrasteelane, farmer, and Maria Burke formerly Cleary; informant: Mary Gallaher (signed with her mark) of Greenane, present at the birth; registered 24th November 1883; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival ref. 454/1997260/144. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  60. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  61. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Ellen Burke, female, born 10th November 1883 at Carrasteelane [Carrowsteelaun, parish of Crossboyne]; daughter of Thomas Burke of Carrasteelane, farmer, and Maria Burke formerly Cleary; informant: Mary Gallaher (signed with her mark) of Greenane, present at the birth; registered 24th November 1883; Thomas Patterson, assistant registrar. Archival ref. 454/1997260/144. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).
  62. Griffith, Richard. General Valuation, op. cit.
  63. O’Hart, John. Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of The Irish Nation. Vol. II (Limited American Edition). New York: Murphy & McCarthy, 1923.
  64. General Register Office, Ireland. Civil Registration of a Death. Extract: Walter Bourke, male, married, aged 63 years [born c.1808], occupation: Queen’s Counsel; died 25th December 1871 at Carrokeel [sic], registrar’s district: Castlebar No. 2 North, county Mayo; cause of death: epilepsy, 3 months, certified; informant: John Hegarty (signed with his mark) of Carrokeel, present at the death; registered 12th January 1871; M. Moran, deputy registrar. Archival ref. 154/7289454/95. Digital image online at Irish Genealogy, hosted by the Department of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht (accessed and extract by Alison Kilpatrick, 2021-01-08).