Durnin Cemetery

File prepared by Deandra Norred Pardue.
Copied by Alberta Webb & Inez Tate, 1979
This cemetery is taken from the book, St. Helena parish Cemeteries,1914-1987, Published by the St. Helena Historical Association, Inc., Rt. 1 Box 131; Amite, La. 70422 The LaGenWeb Archives would like to express their thanks to the Association for giving us permission to put these cemeteries online. The society retains the copyright to these works.

Directions: East of Highway 43 in old Irish Town.

James Durnin
Born in Edmonstown County, Louth Ireland
May 19, 1840
Died June 16, 1905
Aged 67 years, 28 days
"His many virtues form the noblest monument to his memory" (Masonic insignia on marker)

In memory of James H.
Son of James & Mary Smith Durnin
Died Nov 12, 1905
Aged 24 yrs., 2 mos.
"Rest in Peace"

In memory of Emma
Only dau. of James Durnin
Oct 6, 1877
Died Sept 10, 1900
Aged 22 yrs., 11 mos., 4 da.

Pat Durnin
Born in Edmonstown County, Louth Ireland
Dec 13, 1824
Died Jan 20, 1907
Aged 83 yrs., 1 mo.
"He died as he lived, trusting in God."

Mrs. P. Durnin
May 18, 1825
Feb 1, 1920
"Dear parent tho I miss you much, We know you rest with God."