Person:Hugh Murtagh (2)

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Hugh Murtagh
m. 27 Jun 1863
  1. Margaret Murtagh1864 - Bef 1977
  2. John Murtagh1867 - 1941
  3. Mary Murtagh1868 - Bef 1878
  4. Thomas Murtagh1870 - 1928
  5. Ellen Murtagh1873 - 1873
  6. Hugh Murtagh1874 - 1900
  7. Dennis Murtagh1877 - 1877
  8. Mary Ellen Murtagh1878 - 1880
  9. Joseph Murtagh1880 - 1952
  10. Annie Murtagh1883 - 1969
  11. Agnes Murtagh1889 - 1966
Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3] Hugh Murtagh
Gender Male
Birth[4] 25 Sep 1874 Burnley, Lancashire, England
Christening[4] 11 Oct 1874 Burnley, Lancashire, EnglandSt. Mary of the Assumption
Death[1] 22 Feb 1900 Burnley, Lancashire, England
Burial[1][3][5] 26 Feb 1900 Burnley, Lancashire, EnglandBurnley Cemetery, Grave number 8117

As a lad, Hugh achieved mention in the local press from time to time. He was a member of something called The Sunbeam Society which promoted kindness, purity and honour, and passed some exams - see the gallery below. Also, either he, or his father after whom he was named, regularly submitted jokes to the Prize Joke Competition and many were published! Examples of the jokes can be found on the Family Page.

Hugh was a bookkeeper before his death at 25 years old (ref: grave document).

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References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Prayer Card: Death of Hugh Murtagh (born 1874).

    Of your Charity Pray for the repose of the Soul of --
    Hugh Murtagh, --
    Who departed this life February 22nd, 1900, --
    Aged 25 Years, ---
    And was this day interred at Burnley Cemetery. --
    12, Cuerdoen Street, --
    Burnley, --
    February 26th, 1900 --
    FACING PAGE --
    O SWEET Jesu, for the sake of Thy bitter passion, and the sorrow of Thine Immaculate Mother, have mercy on his soul, and let the light of thy countenance shine upon him. O Sacred heart of Jesus have pity on him. O Immaculate heart of Mary pray for him. ---
    "We have loved him in life, let us not cease, till by our prayers and tears we have introduced him into the house of our Lord." St Aug. --
    R. I P.

  2. Census: Murtagh 1881 & 1891.
  3. 3.0 3.1 grave record&monument Murtagh fr. 1880.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project.

    Baptism: 11 Oct 1874 St Mary of the Assumption, Burnley, Lancashire, England
    Hugo Murtagh - filius Hugonis Murtagh & Birgittae (formerly Mullen)
    Born: 25 Sep 1874
    Godparents: Jacobus Mullen; Barbara Mullen
    Baptised by: Carolo McDermott Roe
    Register: Baptisms 1866 - 1881, Page 337, Entry 200
    Source: Original Register

  5. Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerk Project.

    Burial: 26 Feb 1900 Burnley Cemetery, Burnley, Lancashire, England
    Hugh Murtagh -
    Age: 25yrs
    Abode: Cuerden St
    Grave: 8117
    Gender: M
    Register: Burials 1899 - 1904, Page 41, Entry 55109
    Source: Original Registers Book 8