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Mary (May) Elkin

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 29 Avoca Street

Age: 29

Known as May, she was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.

She lost her life at her home on Avoca Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Her husband Alexander and sons William and Alexander were also killed.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Elkin Alexander McNeill (Alex) 34 Joiner 16 April 1941 29 Avoca Street View
Elkin William Ronald (Ronnie) 5 - 16 April 1941 29 Avoca Street View
Elkin Alexander Norman (Norman) 1 - 16 April 1941 29 Avoca Street View

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