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Mary (Wallace) Finnegan. The record
of Judge Walsh, both at the bar and on
the bench, is that of a high-minded man,
faithful to the noble traditions of his
chosen profession. His many years of
disinterested service in the political arena
have been inspired by genuine public
spirit, and there seems to be little doubt
that his fellow-citizens will, in the near
future, summon him to assume greater
trusts and larger responsibilities.
(The Burke Line).
This ancient race is classed, with the
Butlers and Fitzgeralds, among the most
distinguished of the Norman-Irish fami-
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lies. The name Burke, or Burgh, signifies
"a place of defense or safety."
William Fitz-Aldelm de Burgo was a
kinsman of William the Conqueror and
accompanied Henry the Second to Ireland.
He was appointed by that monarch
Lord Justice of Ireland, and his descendants
settled in numerous counties. They
were distinguished in the army, the
church, literature and statecraft, both in
Europe and America. In the Civil War
the family was gallantly represented. The
Burkes are entitled to display the following
escutcheon
Arms—Or, a cross gules on the dexter canton a
lion rampant sable.