John Rorke
John Rorke (9 June 1807 – 13 August 1896) was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1863-82 as a Conservative and Confederate.
He was born in Athlone and came to Newfoundland in 1824, working as a clerk for Bennett and Ridley, a fishery supply firm. In 1830, he established his own firm in Carbonear. He married Mary Toque.[1]
In 1859, a fire destroyed most of Carbonear, including Rorke's business and home; rebuilding began in the following year, and some of the rebuilt stone buildings remain as heritage structures in Carbonear.[2][3] Rorke served as a member of the Executive Council from 1879–82. He died in Carbonear at the age of 89.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "John Rorke & Sons Limited fonds, 1879-1933". Memorial University. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
- ^ "Rorke Stores". Registered Heritage Structures. Memorial University. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
- ^ "Rorke's Stone Jug". Registered Heritage Structures. Memorial University. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
Sources
- Cuff, Robert H (1990). Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography. ISBN 0-921191-51-0.
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