This photo of James O'Rourke's headstone was taken on September 1st 2005, which marked the 155th anniversary of his birth (born 9-1-1850). O'Rourke is buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford, CT. (Section 2 Lot 10). Pictured is my daughter Kelly, who is a great-great-great granddaughter of the Orator. O'Rourke played 7 years for Boston from 1873-1878, and 1880, hence the Boston cap.
The headstone can be located by turning from Stratford Ave (where the "A" is pictured on the map) onto St. Augustine Ave (which is the vertical road through the middle of the cemetery). The O'Rourke headstone can be see on the left side of St. Augustine Ave soon after you turn in, and is close to the road. If you continue driving to the next intersection which is St. James Ave. (also within the cemetery) you've gone too far. The address of St. Michael's Cemetery is 2205 Stratford Ave, Stratford CT.
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