Trying to trace my gt gt grandfather JOHN GROARKE. Born c1850 in Co Mayo. His father was also called John Groarke.
The 1881 census shows John Groark living in England at 16 Castle Street (same address as is on his marriage certificate in 1883) aged 32 as a grocer and lodger (head). Also at that address is a Bridget Groark, aged 20, unmarried cotton operative. Bridget is possibly a sister or a cousin?
I have plenty of information coming forwards from 1881 but am unable to go backwards. If you think you know of a Groarke branch with John sen and John jun in the early to mid 1800s please be sure to get in touch asap. Similarly, if you think you know Bridget Groark(e) c1861 please do let me know.
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