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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 19 Send Message	Anne	Report	9 Jun 2007 08:28
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 19 Send Message	My Gt.grandfather was Patrick Rourke, born Wexford Town, Ireland. His father was Mark Rourke, mother Mary Hayes. Mark and his sons were cattle dealers/butchers. I have found names for some of Patrick's siblings, Edward,and Thomas, but there are more unaccounted for. I found a Mark Rourke in Liverpool 1901 census, again a butcher. Patrick used to go to Liverpool to buy cattle in the late 1800s so I suppose it follows that some of the family would have stayed there. Their name changes from Rourke to O'Rourke through-out the generations. Any help appreciated. Anne

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