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| Name | James O’Rourke |
| Alt’ Name | James Rourke, Jim Rourke |
| Location/ Birthplace | Likely Banagher Area |
| Born | 1831 |
| Baptism Record | |
| Year of Death | 1879 |
| Grave Location | Saint Patrick Cemetery, Ford City, Gentry County, Missouri James B “Jim” Rourke (1831-1879) – Find a Grave Memorial |
| US State | |
| US Residence | Gentry County, Missouri |
| Mother | |
| Father | |
| Other Family | Wife: Bridget McKenny (Sister to Thomas & Keeran McKenny. Banagher) Civil War Soldiers Bridget McKenny Rourke (1838-1904) – Find a Grave Memorial Jan 05, 1905, page 1 – The Albany Capital at Newspapers.com |
| Army | Union Army Union army – Wikipedia |
| Military History | A Corporal. Records state he deserted April 1864 while on furlough. |
| Army Details | 15th New York Light Artillery Soldier Details – The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) |
| Other Details | This soldier was a Brother In Law to 2 Banagher born Civil War Soldiers, Thomas McKenny & Keeran McKenny |
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