Death of James Stephens
James Stephens died on 29 March 1901 and his funeral to Glasnevin cemetery took place on 31 March. His pall bearers were James Bermingham, Michael Davitt, C. G. Doran, Michael Lambert, William Brophy and William Hickey – all '67 veterans.
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