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Title: Donegal Funeral Cards - DEVENNY, M'CLEAN, M'CRAY, VANCE
Post by: Irish girl 1987 on Thursday 02 February 12 22:08 GMT (UK)

Found a large number of funeral cards in Donegal, Ireland. I have transcribed a number of these below. I have estimated dates of birth based on information contained in the cards and census records:

Ellen M'Clean (1811 - 28 December 1881)

Died on Wednesday, the 28th instant, at her residence, Ardee, ELLEN, relict of the late Matthew M'Clean, aged 70 years.
Her remains will be removed for interment in All Saints' Burying Ground, on Saturday Morning, 31st instant, at Eleven o'clock.
Ardee, December 29, 1881.

William M'Cray (Died aged 55)

Died on Saturday, the 30th instant, at his residence, Rylands, WILLIAM M'CRAY, Sen., aged 55 years.
His remains will be removed for interment in the Burial-Ground of Rye, on Tuesday, the 2nd prox., at the hour of Nine o'clock.

Robert R Vance (1845 - 27 September 1908)

In Loving and Affectionate Memory of Robert R. Vance who departed this life September 27th, 1908.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the Name of the Lord."
Drumatoland, St. Johnston

Robert in the 1901 census:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Treantaghmucklagh/Drumatoland/1197100/

Robert's family in the 1911 census, incorrectly described as Nance:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Trntaghmucklagh/Drumatoland/506935/

Title: Re: Donegal Funeral Cards - M'CLEAN, M'CRAY, VANCE
Post by: aghadowey on Thursday 02 February 12 22:13 GMT (UK)

"Probate of the Will of Robert Vance late of Drumatoland St. Johnston County Donegal Farmer who died 27 September 1908 granted at Londonderry to Alexander McCay Gentleman J. P."

See www.proni.gov.uk

Title: Re: Donegal Funeral Cards - DEVENNY, M'CLEAN, M'CRAY, VANCE
Post by: Irish girl 1987 on Tuesday 28 February 12 19:13 GMT (UK)

Another funeral card from Donegal, Ireland. Date of birth estimated based on census records.

Jane Devenny (1864 - 22 June 1917)

In sad and loving memory of dear mother, JANE, dearly beloved wife of HUGH DEVENNY,
who died 22nd June, 1917, and was laid to rest in Taughboyne Churchyard.
Sadly regretted by her loving husband, sons and daughters.

Jane in the 1901 census:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Donegal/Killea/Cross/1190829/

Jane in the 1911 census:
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Donegal/Killea/Cross/500710/

Title: Re: Donegal Funeral Cards - DEVENNY, M'CLEAN, M'CRAY, VANCE
Post by: Barnbarroch on Saturday 03 March 12 08:32 GMT (UK)

Thanks for posting these.
Jamie.