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Evelyn McErlean

Evelyn McErlean

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 91 Gracehill Street

Age: 28

Evelyn was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 26 June 1941.

She was killed at her home on Gracehill Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid

Seven people in total were killed here including her husband John and son Pierce.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
McErlean John 25 Labourer 16 April 1941 91 Gracehill Street View
McErlean Pierce 3 - 16 April 1941 91 Gracehill Street View

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