William Burke 1779 - 1883
William Burke , The American Citizen [Lowell], 13 April 1883 - Died at the Age of 105 William Burke died at his residence, 136 Broadway, Friday evening, at the remarkable age of 105. Mr. Burke was born in county Galway, Ireland, of stock that was celebrated for its longevity. He married late in life and for many years was in charge of a landed property in Ornmore, near the city of Galway. Several of his sons came to this country, and the old gentleman when nearly 90 years of age concluded to follow them and experience the privileges of the new world. He purchased a farm on the Lawrence Road, where he remained until a short time ago, when he left it in charge of a daughter and her husband and came to Lowell. He retained his faculties to the last, and could see and hear as well as men who were forty years younger. He did the chores around the house and was active until three days ago, when he suddenly became very ill. He leaves four sons and two daughters, the youngest of whom is 20 years of age. Deceased was a man of irreproachable character, and possessed the respect of a large circle of friends.
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