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Old Rossorry Graveyard, Enniskillen. By Séamas Mac Annaidh.
This graveyard which is in the care of Fermanagh District Council is at the top of Rossole Road, and is not to be confused with that at Rossorry Parish Church (Church of Ireland). Both Catholics and Protestants are buried here. The new parish church at Rossorry was first used for services in April 1840 though it was more than a year later when the church was finally consecrated by Bishop Tottenham and it was 1842 before the first burial took place in the new cemetery. [William Johnston, of Willoughby Place, Portora was buried 1 February 1842 aged 30 years.]
During this visit I completed reading several stones which had been giving me problems and also uncovered a number of previously unrecorded stones. There are still a few inscriptions to be fully deciphered and the possibility remains of locating others. There are also some interesting crests and symbols which also should be copied.
Relevant newspaper notices have been included as well as several which may refer to the families of, if not the actual individuals named on stones.
Following a visit to the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland 26 October 2000 where the Church of Ireland burial register is available on microfilm (MIC 1/22) I have added many entries in italics covering the years 1799 to 1840. In the early years this register is impossible to read in places and does not appear to be complete. However after 1824 the legibility greatly improves and I have included all entries except those of which were difficult to read with certainty.
GAMBLE
Here lyeth ye body of David Gamble of Graan who departed this life October ye 21st 1763 aged 84 years.
GAMBLE
In memory of Magdalene Gamble wife to Baptist Gamble of Graan who died December 8th 1802 aged 80 years. Also said Baptist Gamble who dept. this life ... 1807 aged 83 years.
Magdelein Gamble wife of Baptist Gamble 9 December 1802
Jane Gamble, 15 April 1825
ECEP 30 April 1825 DIED: At Glasnevin, aged 14, Jane, only daughter of Samuel Gamble, of Graan, near this town, a young lady of the most engaging manners and amicable disposition.
Samuel Gamble of the Graan, 66, 9 June 1832
E 13 June 1832 DIED: On Thursday last at the Graan near this town Samuel Gamble Esq., after a short illness. This much lamented gentleman died regretted by all who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him for his unaffected mild and benevolent disposition. He was an affectionate husband, father, and a truly sincere friend. His remains were interred in Rossorry Churchyard on Saturday last.
Elizabeth Gamble of Enniskillen, formerly of Graan, 71, 18 July 1833
E 18 July 1833 DIED: in this town on Tuesday 16th inst. Miss Gamble, sister of the late Samuel Gamble Esq., Graan.
Catherine Gamble, Drumakin, 75, 8 July 1838
Baptist Gamble, Broughas, 61, 9 September 1839
IR 12 September 1839 reports Baptist Gamble of Brughas found drowned.
[See TRIMBLE. W.C. History of Enniskillen Vol III. P 1124- 1125 for further details of this family.]
GAMBLE
Erected by Mary Gamble in memory of James her husband who died 18th January 1832 aged ... years.
ECEP 19 January 1832 DIED: Yesterday, Mr. James Gamble, of this town, innkeeper.
James Gamble, 29, Enniskillen, 20 January 1832
GAMBLE
Here lyeth ye body of Josias Gamble of Ballaghmore who dept. this life May the 27th 1767 aged 81 years. Also his wife Jane Gamble alias Burnside who departed this life August 6th 1768 aged 73 years.
GAMBLE
Erected in memory of Thos. Gamble of Ballaghmore who died March 1 1808 aged ... years.
Moses Gamble 23 November 1802
Jane Gamble, Ballaghmore 22 January 1815
ECEP 23 January 1815 DIED: In the 73rd year of her age, Mrs. Gamble, relict of the late Mr. Moses Gamble of Ballaghmore.
Richard Gamble, 17 December 1815
James Gamble, Ballaghmore, 1 October 1817
ECEP 2 October 1817 DIED: On Monday last, Mr. Samuel Gamble of Ballaghmore in this neighbourhood, an honest and respectable man and greatly lamented by his acquaintances.
Anne Gamble, Enniskillen, 60, 4 October 1825
ECEP 7 October 1825 DIED: On Monday the 3rd inst. In the 57th year of her age, Mrs. Anne Gamble, relict of the late Mr. David Gamble of this town. She bore a painful illness with Christian resignation and during twenty years of widowhood (with a degree of fortitude and energy rarely to be met with in females) she surmounted not a few of the vicissitudes of this uncertain life, and by her exertions supported a family respectably, who are now left to deplore her loss.
John Gamble, Ballaghmore, 60, 20 January 1828
IR 24 January 1828 DIED: On Saturday last, Mr. John Gamble of Ballaghmore.
Andrew Gamble, Ballaghmore, 27, 27 November 1835
Elizabeth Gamble, Ennniskillen, 9, 5 July 1840
NOBLE
Anne Noble of Drumskew alias Belfast, 32, 19 April 1833
ECEP 27 January 1831 MARRIAGE: Yesterday morning by the Rev. Ephraim Stevenson, Mr. James Noble of Belfast, merchant, to Anne, second daughter of Mr. David Gamble, of Drumskew, near this town.
E & IR 25 April 1833 DIED: On the 19th instant at Drumscue, in the 32nd year of her age, of decline, after a lingering illness, Anne, wife of Mr. James Noble, of Belfast, merchant, and daughter of the late David Gamble of Ratona near this town.
Thomas Noble, Derryharra, parish of Enniskillen, 70, 31 October 1839
