Emily Douglas
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Housekeeper
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 4 Ballynure Street
Age: 29
Emily was killed by falling debris at the home of her neighbours, the Clarkes, at 4 Ballynure Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
Her children William, Margaret, Sarah, James and Samuel were also killed in this incident along with the Clarke and Thompson family.
Her parents, Samuel and Sarah McGladdery were also killed on Kendal Street.
Emily is buried in Belfast City Cemetery with her children William, Emily, Sarah and Margaret.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Samuel (Sammy) | 9 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | William (Billie) | 8 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | James (Jim) | 7 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Margaret (Peggy) | 5 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Sarah (Sally) | 12 months | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | John | 21 | Electrician | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | Una | 20 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | Joan | 2 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Jeremiah | 49 | Porter Official | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Lavina | 49 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Cecil | 12 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Desmond | 10 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Robert (Bobby) | 26 | Air Craft Worker | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Jeremiah (Gerald) | 17 | Sheet Metal Worker | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | William (Willie) | 15 | Message Boy | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | John (Jack) | 13 | Message Boy | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| McGladdery | Sarah | 55 | Housekeeper | 16 April 1941 | 12 Kendal Street | View |
| McGladdery | Samuel | 72 | Carter | 16 April 1941 | Royal Victoria Hospital | View |
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