----- Original Message ----- From: <WEXFORD-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <WEXFORD-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 11:20 PM Subject: WEXFORD-D Digest V99 #144 In 1911 Patrick ROURKE, the son of Stephen ROURKE, married Catherine FURLONG, the daughter of Philip FURLONG. The ROURKES were from Raheenahoon, and the FURLONGS were from what appears to be Barmoney, Co. Wexford. Catherine was born about 1887, and Patrick, who was a widower was born about 1877. In 1921 Patrick died and left behind at least five children that I know of: John, Mary (Polly), Philip, Patrick and Robert. The children seemed to have picked up the "O", making them O'ROURKE. I have only discovered this week, that, according to Griffith's valuation, there was a Mary RORKE living in Raheenahoon sometime between 1848-1864. This may very well be Stephen Rourke's mother. If anybody can add any further information to this please email me. I would be delighted to here from you Philip O'Rourke