Mt. Jerome Cemetery Graves

[maryland001]

Just realised I think I;m being a thicko here, is that LDS own indexing not irish one ?.

[Taidquest]

Hi again maryland001,
it was transcribed by volunteers from the indexes,
many of those were rootschat members and there is
a topic on rootschat about that.The link below is the
 general register office of ireland(republic) where you
 will find all you need to know about ordering certs'.
Don't mention the lds if ordering  as some people
have found this causes difficulty,you only need volume
and page number plus place of event and  names.
if I come across the topic again I will post a link.
the only way to see all the details are by ordering the certs'.
It is a pilot site but I have found details of bmds for my entire family
and extended family and they were accurate.
                                                      Anne
http://www.groireland.ie/

[mcmahongg]

Hi Maxine

I'm a genealogist based in Dublin and was working at Mount Jerome today. As I had some time to spare I took a look for the Blake grave.

Per the cemetery records Thomas H. Blake was buried in 1889 (Reg No 978) and Kate Elizabeth Blake buried 1900 (Reg No 978) is in the same grave.
From Mount Jerome Burial Records:
The Grave is No. 75 in Area 229 (Perpetuity Ref 7963)
Perpetual right of burial was purchased on 17 Jan 1890 by Thomas A. Blake of 99 Edinburgh Road, Liverpool for £3-0-0.

I found the location of the grave, but unfortunately no trace of the headstone or surround now remains. The description in the records was 'Marble headstone & granite base'.

The cemetery records state that Thomas died at the Adelaide Hospital, Dublin, on 3 Nov 1889 aged 58 and was buried on 5 Nov. Cause of death is hard to read, but looks like 'P/monia' (Pneumonia). The attestant on the burial record is his son Thomas A. Blake, 85 Grosvenor Square, Rathmines, Dublin.

Thomas Henry Blake is recorded in the State Death Records as having died Quarter 4, 1889 in Dublin South Registration District aged 58; Ref - Volume 2, Page 546.

I have photos of the area of the grave to show where the headstone was located. I can send these if you wish.

While searching for this I also came across another Blake grave a short distance away;
Frederick Blake, Late Warrant Officer R.A.S. Corps died 23 Dec 1923, aged 76, also details of his wife and son.
- This may not be relevant, of course.

I hope this helps.

best regards

Gerry McMahon

[mcmahongg]

Hi Maxine

Irish Times, Monday 4 Nov 1889, page 1
Deaths:
Nov 3 - Thomas H. Blake in his 58th year. Funeral will leave 85 Grosvenor Road, Rathmines, for internment at Mount Jerome Cemetery, at 9 o'clock non tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. American papers please copy.

best regards

Gerry

[cando]

Hi Gerry

Earlier in this thread I made an enquiry re -

William Philip Francis KELLY died 5 Jan 1881 aged 77 years of Farnham House, Finglas.

Grave No 10    15 Dec 1851   69- MI  SW

Interred in the grave is Hugh DAVENPORT d. 15 Dec 1851 and William Phillip Frances KELLY d. 5 Jan 1881.  There may be others.

A kind chatter was unable to locate the grave and suggested I have a search done.  If you have a moment when you are visiting Mt Jerome again I wonder if you could have a look in the cemetery records.  It would be appreciated

Another kind chatter did find William's grandmother's grave and emailed wonderful photos.  Would love to visit the cemetery myself...well one day perhaps.

Cheers
Cando..... in Australia

[mcmahongg]

Hi Cando

Will do. The records are good. The cemetery is another matter - it's an amazing place but the older parts are crumbling now - very little maintenance being done.

Many graves never had a headstone. Today I was over there looking for an 1889 headstone. A client has a photo of the headstone taken about 1900. Today there is just a blank space on the ground!

Will look up next time I'm in the office and get back to you.

best regards

Gerry

[cando]

Gerry I guess it is the same the world over.....headstones fallover/crumble so the cemetery authorities remove them.

I was thrilled to learn the other KELLY headstone found at Mt Jerome was still standing however it certainly was leaning at rather a precarious angle and wouldn't be surprised if it now had fallen over.

The KELLY's are my husband's ancestors and I honestly thought I would never find anything about them in Ireland but persistence has paid off

I appreciate your kindness.

Cheers
Cando

[maryland001]

hi..if any of the chatters could look up my grandparents that would be great. They are David Wade -jan-mar 1945 and Honoria (Hanora) Wade 0ct-dec 1952...both buried in Mt Jerome. I'll def. be over this year somit would be great if my brother and I could visit their graves.  Many thanks,.

[berdina]

can anyone tell me if mt jerome cemetery keep records dating back to early 1900s? i am trying to find info on my great great grandparents