Colonel Edward O'Rourke

Lt. Colonel Edward O'Rourke is buried in St Margaret's Church, Westminster. He has no inscribed gravestone and unfortunately his wall tablet is now hidden behind the organ. The inscription reads:

Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Edward O'Rourke who departed this life July 31st 1815 in the 35th year of his age and after devoting twenty one years to the service of his King and country. And to Henry John O'Rourke, who died October 27th 1816 at the age of 20 months. Also to Robert O'Rourke who died at Tours in France November 6th 1816 aged 5 years and 6 months, sons of the said Lt. Col. O'Rourke. This tablet is humbly and devotedly inscribed by A.R. O'Rourke his affectionate widow and their afflicted mother. The mortal remains of Lt Col. O'Rourke and his youngest son are deposited on the south side of the west door of this church.