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Title: Canon Alfred CROSS
Post by: Drakelow1 on Monday 30 October 17 06:49 GMT (UK)

My great uncle died on 11 February 1947 in Ballyglass, Dromore West. He was a clerk in Holy Orders. I'm trying to find out where he was buried.
If anyone can help I'd be most grateful.
Kind regards,
Colin

Title: Re: Canon Alfred CROSS
Post by: cath151 on Monday 30 October 17 08:26 GMT (UK)

Hi :)
Irish Times 13th February 1947
Deaths
Cross - Feb 11th 1947 suddenly at the Rectory, Dromore West, Co Sligo, Canon Alfred Cross.
Service at Kilmacshalgan church today (Thursday), interment immediately after.

I take it that's where he would have been buried ,not sure, but its a start.

Cathy

Title: Re: Canon Alfred CROSS
Post by: dathai on Monday 30 October 17 10:14 GMT (UK)

Administration of his estate was granted at Castlebar 13th Oct 1947 to Charles E Browne,Solicitor( Limited)
you can order a Testamentary Copy
Search archives here
http://www.nationalarchives.ie/search-the-archives/

Title: Re: Canon Alfred CROSS
Post by: Drakelow1 on Monday 30 October 17 21:24 GMT (UK)

Thanks for your replies, I'll follow up the leads you've given. Much appreciated.
Colin :)