My ggrandfather, Michael Rourke (O'Rourke, Rorke, Roark, Etc.-not sure which) was born in Ireland in 1825 & married an Alice Vieches (or Veche) in Kells, Co. Meath around 1845-46. Believe he had a brother, James, who married a Mary Vieches. Michael came to America around 1847-48 & settled in Phila. He died at the age of 27. Only 2 children survived him, both born in Philadelphia, PA. He was Catholic. Anything sound at all familiar? Peace., Eileen