Quakers Burial Gd.

Friends Burial ground, almost square shaped area, walled and well-kept graves. No head stones pre-1700 AD in date. The present village of Rosenallis was founded by the Quakers in the second half of the 17th century. William Edmundson came to Ireland from Scotland and settled first in Virginia in Co. Cavan and then settled in Mountmellick and Rosenallis in 1659. William Edmundson died in 1712 and is buried in the Quaker burial ground in Rosenallis, the oldest in Ireland. The plaque near his grave reads - "Near this spot is buried William Edmundson, the first member of the Society of Friends who settled in Ireland. Died 31st of 6th Month 1712 (old style). Aged nearly 85 years." (www.rosenallis.com) Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 15 September 2010

Quaker burial ground, 17th to 18th century AD. Signifies the establishment of a Quaker community in the area and reflects early non-conformist religious practices in rural Ireland.