John Rorke

John Rorke (9 June 1807 – 13 August 1896) was an Irish-born merchant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Carbonear in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1863-82 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.[1]

In 1859, a fire destroyed most of Carbonear, including Rorke's business and home; rebuilding began in the following year, and some of the rebuilt stone buildings remain as heritage structures in Carbonear.[2][3] Rorke served as a member of the Executive Council from 1879–82. He died in Carbonear at the age of 89.

References
  1. "John Rorke & Sons Limited fonds, 1879-1933". Memorial University. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
  2. "Rorke Stores". Registered Heritage Structures. Memorial University. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
  3. "Rorke's Stone Jug". Registered Heritage Structures. Memorial University. Retrieved 21 October 2009.

Sources
  • Cuff, Robert H (1990). Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography. ISBN 0-921191-51-0.


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