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William Blake

William Blake on his wedding day, 1928.
From Yann Blake.

William Blake,
born 21 Nov 1879, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.
Went to Dublin.
Lived with his brother Patrick Blake, who was in business there.
His brother "P. Blake", "plumber and gasfitter", is listed at 3 North Great George's Street, Dublin, in [Thom's, 1910, p.1569].
See the brothers listed in 1911 census at 3 North Great George's Street. Patrick is "master contractor". William is "contractor".
William went back to Thurles.
He ran an extensive business at 17-18 Liberty Square, Thurles. (Grocery, tobacco, wine and spirits.)
At mar he is "merchant", living Liberty Square.
He mar 1928 to Kathleen Lane [born 3 Feb 1896].
He died 1969, age 90 yrs.
She died 1974, age 78 yrs.
They had issue:

1. Johanna Blake,
   Jo, born 1931.
   She died 1949, age 18 yrs.

   
   

2. Rosalie Blake,
   born 13 Mar 1933, Dublin.
   She mar 1stly to Ailbe O'Meara [born 1922].
   He died 1971.
   She mar 2ndly to Des O'Neill [Maurice Desmond, born 1923].
   He died 2004.
   She died Dec 2024, age 91 yrs.
   She had issue by 1st husband:
   1. Gerard O'Meara.
   2. Joan O'Meara.
   3. Gabrielle O'Meara.

William Blake's business, 17-18 Liberty Square, Thurles.
Photo 1937. See full size.
From Tipperary Studies. Also here.

Ad for William Blake's.
See full size. Posted at Old Thurles.

William Blake of Thurles, Stoneware Whiskey Crock.
For sale here in auction on 25 Nov 2024.
See larger and full size.

Blake's still at 18 Liberty Square, Thurles, maybe 1980s.
No. 18 has been extended upwards.
From Yann Blake.
See modern street view.