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William Blake

William Blake on his wedding day, 1928.
From Yann Blake.

William Blake,
born 21 Nov 1879, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.
Went to Dublin.
Lived with his brother Patrick Blake, who was in business there.
His brother "P. Blake", "plumber and gasfitter", is listed at 3 North Great George's Street, Dublin, in [Thom's, 1910, p.1569].
See the brothers listed in 1911 census at 3 North Great George's Street. Patrick is "master contractor". William is "contractor".
William went back to Thurles.
He ran an extensive business at 17-18 Liberty Square, Thurles. (Grocery, tobacco, wine and spirits.)
At mar he is "merchant", living Liberty Square.
He mar 1928 to Kathleen Lane [born 3 Feb 1896].
They had issue:

1. Roselie Blake.

William Blake's business, 17-18 Liberty Square, Thurles.
Photo 1937. See full size.
From Tipperary Studies. Also here.

Ad for William Blake's.
See full size. Posted at Old Thurles.

Blake's still at 18 Liberty Square, Thurles, maybe 1980s.
No. 18 has been extended upwards.
From Yann Blake.
See modern street view.