Some inscriptions from graves in Holy Rood Cemetery.
Sacred to the memory of Timothy O’Neale,
a native of Ireland,
and for 27 years a resident of Georgetown, D.C.
who departed this life at Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
July 13, 1851 in the 46th year of his age.
CATHERINE, Beloved Wife of PATRICK CONROY
Born in County Clare, Ireland
Died in Georgetown, D.C.
April 26, 1900
To my Brother JAMES O’REILLY
A native of County Cavan, IRELAND
but for the last 19 years a resident of Georgetown, D.C.
departed this life 27 July, 1848 in the 26th year of his age.
Sacred to the memory of William O’Gannon
born near Ballymore, West Meath, Ireland
died Sept. 1853, aged 32 years.
Thomas Lambert, died March 13th, 1863, in the 31st year of his age
a native of the County Roscommon, Ireland.
Michael J. Hillis, Born in County Sligo, Ireland, April 20th, 1841
Died June 19th, 1871
Daniel Horrigan, 1805-1890, Mary Horrigan, 1810-1887
of Bally McKelliget Parish, County Kerry, Ireland.
In memory of JOSEPH SHEA, of Kerry County, IRELAND
who died August 5th, 1838, aged 51 Years.
Katherine Liden, born in the County of Galway, Ireland
and departed this life in Washington City, D.C.
on the 9th of October, 1871, in the 37th year of her age.
Thomas Holleran
Born Oakfield, Co. Galway
Died 1867
MARGARET RIELLY, native of Moycullen, Galway, Ireland
DIED October 30th, 1876, Aged 16 years.
Cornelius Ryan, born in Knigh, near Nenagh,
County Tipperary, Ireland, Aug. 17, 1833
died New Orleans, La., Jan. 16, 1901
Ellen Reagan Ryan, born Cork, Ireland, March 17, 1843
died New Orleans, La., Dec. 6, 1906
Michael Bennett, Native of Armagh, Ireland
Age 29, Husband and Father.
Peter Kelley, Co. A, 2nd U.S. Infy.
BORN in Kings County, Ireland
DIED September 22, 1862
from wounds received at the battle of Bull Run, Va.
August 29, 1862
Aged 42 years.
Erected by his dear wife
Mary Kelley.
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Carlton Fletcher
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