Last Testament of the Late Thomas Connolly 1837-1903

CONNOLY, LAWLER, BROWN

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 2/20/2017 at 14:46:40

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Jan. 4, 1904

WILL IS OPENED
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Last Testament of the Late Thomas
Connolly is Filed with the
County Clerk
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ALL TO HIS FAMILY
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Had in Mind a Number of Charitable
Donations – the Will
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The will of the late Thomas Connolly has been opened. The document is brief covering three sides of a sheet of legal cap paper.

All the bequests are made in favor of the members of Mr. Connolly’s family, including his wife, son and two daughters. The will does not go into details, decedent speaking generally about his possessions.

The family home on Iowa and Sixteenth Streets is bequeathed to his wife, Mrs. Ellen F. Connolly. One third of his possessions, in addition to the home and all its appurtenances, both real and personal, also is bequeathed to Mrs. Connolly. The remaining two-thirds, share and share alike, are to be divided among the three children, Maurice, Miss Anna and Miss Eleanor.

Decedent mentions the fact that he had a number of charitable donations in mind, saying that he had advised his wife of their character and scope. To her discretion he leaves them.

As executors he names his wife, his son Maurice, and daughter Anna who are to act without bond. As guardian of the minor child, Eleanor, Mrs. Connolly is appointed to act without bond.

Requests is made that in the deposition of his wishes, the executors consult with his nephew, M. J. Connolly and his brother-in-law Maurice Brown and Thomas Lawler.