John Rorke
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John Rorke
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John Rorke was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1866 to 1882 as a Conservative and Confederate. He was born in Athlone and came to Newfoundland in 1824, working as a clerk for Bennett and Ridley, a fishery supply firm. In 1830, he established his own firm in Carbonear. He married Mary Toque. In 1859, a fire destroyed most of Carbonear, including Rorke's business and home; rebuilding began
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Canadian politician
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rorke
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2024-03-07T23:59:33Z
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