Nora Gallagher (1900–1977)

Nora Gallagher, the second child of Edward and Mary was born 24 Oct 1900 with her twin sister Bridget in Tavnaglass. She emigrated to the United States in 1921 along with her twin sister.

She married Joseph O’Grady on 12 Jun 1929 in Philadelphia. Together the O’Gradys had five children:

  1. Edward, born 22 Sep 1930, in Philadelphia, married Diane De Napoli, 21 Sep 1963, died 19 January 2008.
  2. Eleanor, born 27 Sep 1932, in Philadelphia, entered the Convent, died 23 December 2021.
  3. Joseph (Buddy), born 13 Jun 1934, in Philadelphia, married Cornelia Toben, 18 Apr 1959, died 15 August 2021.
  4. William, born in Philadelphia in 1936, he died at 6 months old.
  5. John, born 6 Sep 1938, in Philadelphia, entered the Priesthood.
  6. Ave Maria, born 11 Jun 1941, in Philadelphia, married James Hobson, 12 Jun 1971.
L to R: John, Joseph, Nora, Eleanor Ave Maria (Front)
Father John O’Grady & mother Nora

On 2 Feb 1949, Joseph O’Grady died and was interred in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.

Nora died 2 Feb 1977 and is interred with her husband.