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My uncle was James O'Rourke (Uncle Jimmy), married to my mother's sister, Margaret Eleanor Pendergast ("Nellie"). His brother was John O'Rourke, who lived in Rishton and was the Leader of the Council there at least twice. His daughter, Mary O'Rourke (I forget her married name) was also on the Council at Rishton for some years. Uncle Jimmy was the most amazing and wonder ful man - my son carries his name. If he is a relative of yours, you can be truly proud of a marvellous man.