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Elizabeth (Bessie) Barr
Key Facts
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 74 York Road
Known as Bessie, she was killed when a parachute mine landed on the road outside her home during the Easter Tuesday Raid, Her father James, mother Jeannie, brother William and two policemen in the RUC barracks next door also lost their lives as a result of the blast.
Bessie’s body was never identified and she has no known grave. However, her name does appear on the headstone of the family in Connor New Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr | Jeannie | 64 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Barr | James Alexander | 60 | Electrician (Harland & Wolff) | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Barr | William Cathcart | 32 | Electricians Helper | 21 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Meaklim | James | 38 | Constable, RUC | 16 April 1941 | York Road | View |
| McCombe | John | - | Special Constable, RUC | 21 April 1941 | Injured 16 April died at hospital Lisburn Road. | View |
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