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Discover people named Luke Taaffe

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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1849 - 1884

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1849, in birth place.
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Luke had 7 siblings: Brigid Quinn (born Taaffe), Christopher Taaffe and 5 other siblings.
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Luke married Bridget Taaffe (born Grey) on month day 1880, at age 31 in marriage place.
Bridget was born circa 1850, in birth place.
They had 2 daughters: Mary Catherine Taaffe and one other child.
Death
Luke passed away on month day 1884, at age 35 in death place.
He was buried in burial place.
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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1849.
Luke passed away in 1884, at age 35 in death place.
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Luke Taaffe in Ireland, Calendars of Wills and Administrations 1857-1920
Luke Taaffe passed away on September 10 1884, in Longford, Ireland.
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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1823 - 1879

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1823, in birth place.
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Luke had 7 siblings: George Taaffe, Patrick Taaffe and 5 other siblings.
Spouse
Luke married Margaret Taaffe.
Margaret was born circa 1819, in birth place.
Death
Luke passed away on month day 1879, at age 56 in death place, New York.
He was buried in burial place, New York.
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Luke Taaffe passed away on month day 1879.
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Mar 19 1879 - New York, New York, New York, United States.
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Luke Taaffe passed away on month day 1879.
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Mar 19 1879 - New York, New York, New York, United States.
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John Shannon in Ireland Deaths, 1864-1958
John Shannon was born circa 1850.
John passed away in 1906, at age 56 in death place.
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Luke TAAFFE, Circa 1610 - 1660

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Luke TAAFFE was born circa 1610, in birth place.
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Luke had 14 siblings: William Taaffe, Theobald Taaffe and 12 other siblings.
Spouse
Luke married Annabella TAAFFE (born Spring).
They had one son: Christopher TAAFFE.
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His occupation was a occupation.
Death
Luke passed away in After 1660, at age 50 in death place.
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Luke Taaffe, born 1858

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Luke Taaffe was born on month day 1858, in birth place.
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Luke was baptized on month day 1858, in baptism place.
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Luke had 6 siblings: John Taaffe, James J. Taaffe and 4 other siblings.
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Luke passed away.
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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1606

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1606, in birth place.
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Luke had 9 brothers: Theobald Taafe, Christopher Taaffe and 7 other siblings.
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Luke Taaffe was born in birth place.
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Luke married Unknown.
They had one daughter: Catherine Frances Dillon (born Taaffe).

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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1822 - 1879

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1822.
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His occupation was a occupation.
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Luke passed away on month day 1879, at age 57 in death place, New York.
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The New York herald.
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Mar 18 1879 - New York, New York, New York, United States.
"... LUKE TAAFFE. Mr. Luke Taaffe, a member of the Cotton Exchange, died yesterday of neuralgia of the brain, in the fiftyseventh year of his age. He was born..."
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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1782 - 1862

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1782.
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Luke passed away on month day 1862, at age 80.
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The Daily Pittsburgh Gazette.
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Oct 22 1862 - Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.
"... DIED: TAAFFE-O Monday morning. October 20th, at 2 o'clock, LUKE TAAFFE, Esq., Jo the Cirt year of his age. The funeral services will take place at Et. Paul's Cathedral, WEDNESDAY MORNING, October 224, at..."
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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1801 - 1862

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1801.
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Luke passed away on month day 1862, at age 61.
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The Daily Pittsburgh Gazette.
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Oct 21 1862 - Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.
"...from the residence of her parents, adjoining Ber. Beck's Lutheran Church Birmingham. TAAFFE-On Monday morning, October 20th: at 24 o'clock, LUKE TAAFFE, Eeg, in the 61st year of his age. The funeral services will take place at St. Paul's Cathedral, WDSEEDAY MORNING, October 22d, at..."
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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1824 - 1879

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1824.
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Luke passed away on month day 1879, at age 55 in death place.
He was buried in burial place.
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The New York herald.
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Mar 19 1879 - New York, New York, New York, United States.
"... Cathedral, on Friday, 21st inste, at St. Patrick's TAAFFE.-- At his late residence, 153 Bergen st.. Brooklyn, March 17, LUKE TAAFFE, aged 55 years. Soleman requiem mass at St. Paul's Church, for the repose of his soul, on Thursday, at ten o'clock, to Calvary TYLER.-In..."
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Luke Taaffe, Esq. of Pittsburg married Catharine O'Connor of Philadelphia in Philadelphia on June 6, 1841.
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Luke married Catharine O'Connor on month day 1841, in marriage place, Pennsylvania.
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Luke lived in address, Pennsylvania.
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American and Commercial Advertiser.
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Jun 9 1841 - Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
"...of that city. Marted at Philadelphia, on Monday morning, the 6th inst. by the Rev. E. J. Sounu, LUKE TAAFFE, Esq. of Pittsburg, to CATHARINE, only daughter of Jas. O'Connor, Esq...."

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Luke J. Taaffe, 1892 - 1961

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Luke J. Taaffe was born on December 19 1892.
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Luke passed away on April 11 1961, at age 68.
He was buried in Fairfax Memorial Park, Braddock, Virginia, United States.

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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1879 - 1880

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1879.
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Luke passed away in month 1880, at age one in death place.

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James O'CONNOR & Co. advertise their services in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Luke lived on month day 1865, in address, Pennsylvania.
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Distribution.
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New York, New York, United States.
"...throughout to prevent disappointments, or detention, thereby enabling them to forward goods n the shortest possible time. PROPRIETORS. LUKE TAAFFE, JAMES O'CONNOR, DENNIS O'CONNOR, MICHAEL BURKE, AGENTS. JAMES O'CONNOR & Co., Philadelphia. L.TAAFFE & I Pittsburgh. D...."
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List of legal cases involving Joan and John Mortimer in New Jersey Supreme Court.
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Paterson Daily Press.
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Dec 19 1874 - Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, United States.
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List of legal cases involving John Mortimer in Passaic County Court.
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Paterson Daily Press.
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Jan 19 1875 - Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, United States.
"...Passaic County. James Cleary vs. John Mortimer. In case. Ft. fa. 40. TUTTLE & GRIGGS, Atty. New Jersey Supreme Court, Passaic County. Luke Taaffe and Athert J. Desrey vs. John Mortimer. In Case. FL. fa. & c.TLE & GRIGGS, Atty. New Jersey Supreme Court, Passate Francis W...."
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Luke Taaffe and Albert J. Desrey, attorneys, present case against John Mortimer at New Jersey Supreme Court.
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Paterson Daily Press.
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Dec 14 1874 - Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, United States.
"...Passale County James Cleary vs. John Mortimer. In case. FL. 1 1. fa. TETTLE & GRIGOs, Atty. New Jersey Supreme Court, Passaic County. Luke Taaffe and Albert J. Desrey vs. John Mortimer. In Case. Fl. fa. & e. TUTTLE & GRIGGS, Att'ys. New Jersey Supreme Court, Passaic..."
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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1893

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1893, in New York, USA.
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Luke had one sister: Helen Colgan.
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Luke lived in 1935, in Same Place - 1393 Flatbush Avenue, Kings, New York, USA.
He lived in 1940, in 1393 Flatbush Avenue, Kings, New York, USA.

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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1822

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1822, in birth place.
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Luke lived in address, New York.

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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1869

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1869.

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Luke Taaffe, Circa 1849 - 1884

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1849.
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Luke passed away in 1884, at age 35 in death place.
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Mr. Luke Taaffe of Lexington injured after lumber pile falls on him; recently married Miss Annie Maho ney.
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Luke married Annie Taaffe (born Maho Ney) in marriage place, Kentucky.
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Luke lived on month day 1893, in address, Kentucky.
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The Frankfort roundabout.
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Mar 18 1893 - Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, United States.
"...and designed for exhibition at the World's Fair, 1 are finished and ready for shipment. SEVERELY-At Lexington INJURED Wednesday, Mr. Luke Taaffe, who recently married Miss Annie Maho ney, of this county, sustained a broken limb and other severa injuries by la pile of lumber..."
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Mr. Luke Taaffe, injured in Lexington, is recovering rapidly.
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Luke lived on month day 1893, in address, Kentucky.
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The Frankfort roundabout.
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Mar 25 1893 - Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, United States.
"...had paid five dollars for it to a colored man named Wilson, who stated that he had found it in front of the Farmers Bank. IMPROVING-Mr. Luke Taaffe, who was injured in Lexington last week by lumber falling upon him, was not injured as badly as at first supposed, and is improving..."
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Luke Taaffe brought suit in Lexington against her Co. for damages.
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Luke lived on month day 1893, in address, Kentucky.
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The Hickman Courier.
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Sep 1 1893 - Hickman, Fulton, Kentucky, United States.
"...the $ 100,000 forger from Clark county, who is confined in the penitentiary, has been notified that his wife will apply for a divorce. LUKE TAAFFE brought suit at Lexdamages against the ington for her Co., One of Taaffe's Lexington legs was broken in two places and his body..."
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Luke Taaffe lived on month day 1895, in address, Kentucky.
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The Frankfort roundabout.
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Aug 31 1895 - Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, United States.
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He lived in 1924, in address, New York.

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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1810

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1810, in birth place.
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Luke married Catharine Taaffe.
Catharine was born circa 1820, in birth place, Pennsylvania.
They had 3 daughters: Sarah Taaffe and 2 other children.
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Luke lived in 1850, in address, Pennsylvania.

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Luke Taaffe, born 1993

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Luke Taaffe was born in month 1993, in birth place.
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Luke Charles S Taaffe, born 1985

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Luke Charles S Taaffe was born in month 1985, in birth place.

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Luke Taaffe, died Circa 1880

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Luke Taaffe passed away circa 1880.
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Luke J Taaffe, born 1892

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Luke J Taaffe was born on month day 1892.

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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1871

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1871, in birth place.
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Luke lived in 1910, in address, Ohio.

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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1802

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Luke Taaffe, born Circa 1869

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Luke Taaffe was born circa 1869.
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Luke Taaffe name variations
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  • Luc Taffe
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  • Ireland

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  • United Kingdom

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  • Other

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Luke | First name meaning

Loukás is the Greek root of the name Luke. It means "man from Lucania." Lucania was a district of ancient southern Italy. Loukás itself is likely derived from the Latin word "lucus," meaning "sacred grove" or "forest." The Greek form was adopted into Latin as Lucas. Luke is the English short form of Lucas. The name's popularity stems largely from Saint Luke, the author of the third Gospel in the New Testament. His Gospel and the Book of Acts are attributed to him. The name spread throughout Europe with the rise of Christianity. It became common in English-speaking countries during the Middle Ages. Lucas and Luke are both popular in many countries today. Common variations include Luca in Italian and Lukas in German. Luke has remained a consistently used name, experiencing surges in popularity at different times.

Taaffe
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The surname Taaffe has its historical roots in Ireland, particularly associated with the Gaelic name "Ó Taithbheartaigh," which translates to "descendant of Taithbearthach," a personal name meaning "the one who is a good leader." The Taaffe family is believed to have originated in County Louth, where they were prominent in the medieval period. Over time, the surname became associated with various social roles, including landowners and military leaders, particularly during the turbulent times of the 17th century when many Irish families were displaced due to English colonization. The Taaffes were known for their involvement in the Catholic Church and the political landscape of Ireland, often aligning with the Gaelic nobility and resisting English rule.

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