Background
Thomas Burke was born in 1839. Son of Edward Gaffney, Commander of Order of Leopold, late Sub-Commissioner of Valuation in Ireland, and Bridget Burke of Bekan, Company Mayo.
Thomas Burke was born in 1839. Son of Edward Gaffney, Commander of Order of Leopold, late Sub-Commissioner of Valuation in Ireland, and Bridget Burke of Bekan, Company Mayo.
Studied at Catholic University, Dublin. Civil Engineer.
Served his apprenticeship to his father. Began in 1855 and completed his career in the Valuation and Boundary Survey Department (Ireland). During the last twelve years of his service was chief oi the technical branch of that service.
Retired under the 65 rule, 1904. Imperial Service Order 1903.
Spouse 1885, Joan",daughter of P. O’Donnell, High Constable of Glenquin, Killeedy, Co.