Iowa Family Group Record for Michael Joynt Submitted by: Cathy Joynt Labath Email: labaths@celticcousins.net Husband: Michael Joynt Born: 17 Sep 1851 - Gort, Galway Ireland Died: 24 Nov 1918 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Cause of Death: mitral regurgitation Buried: - St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Father: David Patrick Joynt (Abt 1800-Abt 1870) Mother: Bridget Ann McDermott (Abt 1800-1869) Marriage: 19 Feb 1878 Place: Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wife: Bridget Brennan Born: 5 Jun 1859 - Stratford, County Perth, Canada Died: 23 May 1930 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Buried: - St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Father: James Brennan (Bet 1799-1886) Mother: Katherine Walsh (1819-1905) Children 1 M Martin John Joynt Born: 7 Nov 1878 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Died: 7 Dec 1955 - Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa Buried: Spouse: Regina Rooney (1884-1959) Marr. Date: 18 Jun 1907 - Dubuque, Iowa 2 M Joseph T Joynt Born: 25 May 1880 - Iowa Died: 1944 Buried: Spouse: Julia Ann Joyce (1886-1964) Marr. Date: 9 Nov 1910 - Emmetsburg, Iowa 3 M Robert J Joynt Born: 15 Feb 1882 Died: 5 Dec 1971 - Des Moines, Polk, Iowa Buried: - Calvary Cemetery Spouse: Mary Agnes Teefey ( - ) Marr. Date: 4 Feb 1913 - Lemars, Iowa 4 M Michael Francis Joynt Born: 10 Nov 1883 Died: Jun 1965 Buried: Spouse: Mary McLaughlin ( - ) Marr. Date: 28 Nov 1911 - Chicago, Illinois Spouse: Lucille Luken ( - ) Marr. Date: 15 Nov 1948 - Washington, D.C. 5 M Albert Joynt Born: 21 Jan 1886 Died: Oct 1968 - Waterloo, Blackhawk, Iowa Buried: Spouse: Florence McDermott ( - ) Marr. Date: 15 Apr 1917 6 M David William Joynt Born: 2 Oct 1887 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Died: 21 Mar 1973 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Buried: 24 Mar 1973 - St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa Spouse: Elizabeth Genevieve McNally (1893-1985) Marr. Date: 16 Jan 1916 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 7 F Elizabeth Gertrude Joynt Born: Jan 1890 Died: Buried: Spouse: Leon Ernest Dawson (1891- ) Marr. Date: 8 F Laura Ellen Joynt Born: 9 May 1898 - Palo Alto Co, Iowa Died: Oct 1966 Buried: - St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Spouse: Louis Thomas Laughlin (1887-1948) Marr. Date: 7 Apr 1931 - Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 9 F Cecelia Mildred Joynt Born: 10 Dec 1899 - Palo Alto Co, Iowa Died: 25 Aug 1999 - Laurens, Pocahontas, Iowa Buried: Spouse: Vincent Southworth (1891-1964) Marr. Date: General Notes (Husband) Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 24 June 1914 NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO A Few Items Taken from the Files of June 20, 1894 The following are the newly elected officers of the A.O.H. President, W. J. O'BRIEN; vice-president, M. JOYNT; corresponding secretary, J.J. DENEEN; financial secretary, P.H. HAND; treasurer, M.F. KERWICK; sergeant-at-arms, M.D. KANE; doorkeeper, Charles FLYNN; county president, Dan KELLY. Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA; Wednesday, August 31, 1904 Milk Cows Are Profitable. The total amount paid by the Emmetsburg Creamery company to its patrons for June was $4390.36 and four July $3899.55. The following are among those who truth checks for the large amounts for July: Thomas Burns, $74.65. Mrs. Gibbs, $98.93. Mike Murphy, $66.25. O. P. Doyle, $82.99. P. Joynt, $72.22. A Ziehlke, $91.12. J. G. Trent, $94.03. Taylor & Consigny, $106.57. M. Joynt, $76.57. W. H. Grace, $79.22. J. J. Sevdy, $65.99. Lewis Johnson, $75.69. Mrs. E. Joyce, $60.20. B. Cattell, $65.84. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Aug 16, 1911 Mr and Mrs. Michael JOYNT went to Ruthven Sunday to attend Father James NOLAN's first high mass. They were old friends of his parents. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Mar 5, 1913 Mr and Mrs. M. JOYNT are visiting their son Dr. JOYNT of LeMars. They will also spend a few days with their other son, Dr. JOYNT of Marcus. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 31 Dec 1913 Had An Enjoyable Family Reunion Christmas day there was a most enjoyable family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Michael JOYNT of Emmetsburg township. Among the members who came from a distance were Dr. and Mrs. Martin JOYNT and daughter of Jesup, Dr. Robert JOYNT of Lemars, Dr and Mrs. Michael JOYNT of Marcus, Dr. Bert JOYNT, who recently returned from Des Moines, and Miss Gertie JOYNT, who is taking a course for a professional nurse in Mercy Hospital at Des Moines. All of the local members of the family were in attendance. This is the first occasion in eight years that Mr and Mrs JOYNT have had all of their sons and daughters at home at the same time. It is needless to say that the day was one of the most enjoyable of their lives and that it will often be recalled with pleasure. 1900 census states Michael emigrated in 1867. Owns own farm. FINAL PROOF REQUIRED UNDER HOMESTEAD ACT of MAY 20, 1862, AND ACT OF JUNE 18, 1874 We Patrick JOYNT & James HICKEY do solemnly swear that we have known Michael JOYNT for 5 years past; that he is single and heir of Bridget JOYNT Deceased and the only child that was under age at her death and a citizen of the United States; that he is an inhabitant of the West half of North West qr of Section No. 28 in Township No. 96, of Range No. 33, and that no other person resided upon the said land entitled to the right of Homestead or Pre-emption. That the said Michael JOYNT entered upon and made settlement on said land on or about the 14th day of June, 1869 and has built a house thereon 10x12 ft, one story high, having one door and one window &c. and has lived in the said house and made it his exclusive home from the 14th day of June 1869, to the present time; and that he has since said settlement, plowed and cultivated about 12 acres of said land, and has made the following improvements thereon, to wit: Set out half an acre of fruit trees, Set out some fruit trees &c. That notice of his intention to make final homestead proof on said land was posted on the land an on the door of the Court-House of Palo Alto county, Iowa, from the 23d day of January to the 15th day of Feb, 1875; and that in consequence of the ravages of the grasshoppers we are satisfied that he is unable, without serious loss and inconvenience, to defray the expense of a personal attendance at the District Land Office. [signed] Patrick JOYNT and Jas HICKEY Thos J PROUTY do hereby certify that the above affadavit was taken and subscribed before me this 15th day of Feb. 1875, and I further certify that Patrick JOYNT and James HICKEY whose names are subscribed to the foregoing affidavit, are persons of respectability and residents in the neighborhood of the above-described land. Said James HICKEY swears to all except the posting of the notices. [signed] T.J. PROUTY, Clerk Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Sep. 16, 1925 An Emmetsburg Directory Printed Forty Two Years Ago Only Three or Four Business Men and Two or Three Members of the Professions out of 175 or More Are Still on the Job. John McNALLY, an old timer, hands us the following copy of Emmetsburg's business directory taken from the Iowa Gazeteer printed 42 years ago: JOYNT, Michael, teacher This article may be about the Clare or Williams School. It is believed the Joynt district, Emmetsburg township was northwest of Emmetsburg. Palo Alto Reporter, March 19, 1903 A Contested School Election In the Joynt district in Emmetsburg township a lively time was had at the school election. There were two candidates for the position, namely, Mat Murphy, who held the position last year, and Mike Joynt, who desired to succeed him as sub-director. The election was called to commence at 10:30 o'clock and the polls were to hold open for two hours. The polls were not opened at the required time but were closed at the expiration of two hours after the time in the call. This only kept them open for forty-five minutes. When the polls were about to close Murphy protested that they had not been open two hours and demanded that they should be held open the time required by law. The board decided that the call specified the time the polls were to close and so accordingly they were closed. Murphy had two men on the way to the polls to vote, but when they got there the polls were closed and they were not allowed to vote. The vote stood 8 for Joynt and 6 for Murphy and had the two Murphy adherents who came after the polls closed been allowed to vote the result would have been a tie and under the law Murphy would have held over. Murphy contested the matter and on Monday the board of directors of Emmetsburg township met in Squire Stuehmer's office in this city to consider the matter. After consulting with County Attorney F.C. Davidson in regard to the law, the board decided that as the polls were not held open the required two hours there had been no election and Mr. Murphy was entitled to hold over. This will take the fight over until the next election Emmetsburg Democrat, 5 Oct 1910: August a Good Creamery Month During the month of August the Emmetsburg Creamery company checked out $7,704.72 to its 164 patrons. The price paid for butter fat was 35 cents. The following are the names of those who had received checks for $20 and over: T.H. TAYLOR....................$162.01 Ben CATTELL....................$154.31 Wm. FISHER......................$152.53 Andreas ZIEHLKE..............$143.46 Mrs. Mary A. GIBBS..........$130.41 W.H. GRACE.....................$125.02 Michael JOYNT..................$112.49 W.H. PARKS.....................$104.05 John FITZPATRICK...........$102.90 Mrs. O.P. DOYLE..............$101.15 P.C. NEARY......................$ 99.75 Thos. HAMILTON.............$ 97.47 J.B. WILLIAMS.................$ 93.66 Michael MURPHY..............$ 92.92 James DUNIGAN...............$ 92.75 Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa 14 Oct 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Michael JOYNT and several members of the family enjoyed an auto trip to LeMars and Marcus a few days ago. Dr. R.J. JOYNT lives at LeMars and Dr. M.F. JOYNT at Marcus. Both are sons of Mr. and Mrs. JOYNT. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wed., Dec 29, 1915 EMMETSBURG'S IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1915 They Foot Up $308,775-The Season a Record Breaker M. JOYNT, new residence...3,500.00 Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 19 July 1916 Myles McNALLY, M.J. CONWAY, Michael JOYNT, Leo McEVOY, C.F. WALDRON, and James P JONES will represent the local division of the A.O.H. in the state convention to be held at Keokuk the second week of August. An invitation will be extended to the organization to hold its next state convention in Emmetsburg. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, July 24, 1918 Dr. Robert NESTOR, Dr. and Mrs. Bert JOYNT of Waterloo and Dr. Martin JOYNT of LeMars were guests at the Michael JOYNT home in this city over Sunday. Michael Joynt Dead Expired Suddenly Early Sunday Morning Funeral Tomorrow Sunday morning the news spread quickly throughout the community that Michael Joynt had died of heart failure during the early morning hours. He became ill early last April while visiting at the home of his son, Joseph Joynt, of Emmetsburg township. It was four or five weeks before he was strong enough to return to this city. During the summer months he rallied some and was occasionally able to walk up town but he was greatly annoyed by palpitation of the heart and he was fearful that he might be taken off suddenly. Saturday evening he visited his brother, Patrick Joynt, who resides on the adjoining block. On returning home, he did not retire until 11 p.m. About 1:30 o'clock Mrs. Joynt was aroused and found him in a serious condition. Before medical aid could be reached he expired. The funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon. Services will be conducted at St. Thomas Church. The burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. The Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians will attend in body. He belonged to both organizations. Michael Joynt was born at Gort, in the county of Galway, Ireland, in September, 1851. Hence he was 67 years of age. On March 17,1867, he came to the United States. He witnessed a creditable celebration of the day in New York City. In a short time he came west. He visited at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and later located near Dyersville, Dubuque County, this state. In the spring of 1869 he settled in Emmetsburg Township, taking up a homestead. February 19, 1878, he was united in marriage to Miss Bridget Brennan. Mr. and Mrs. Joynt made a comfortable home for themselves and became quite prosperous. In February, 1916, they moved into their fine new residence in this city. Mr Joynt is survived by his wife, six sons and three daughters. The sons are Dr. M.J. Joynt and Dr. R.J. Joynt of LeMars, Dr. M.F. Joynt of Marcus, Dr. A.J. Joynt of Waterloo and Joseph T. and D.W. Joynt, who live on farms in Emmetsburg Township. The daughters are Mrs. Leon Dawson of Des Moines and Misses Laura and Mildred Joynt who are at home. Mrs. Dawson was , before her marriage, a trained nurse. Mr. Joynt's death is also mourned by his brother, Patrick Joynt, and his sister, Mrs. Walter Keating of this city. Mr Joynt was one of the pioneers of this section. He brought to our community the genius, the energy, the industry, the pluck and the steadfastness that characterized his race and he easily won front rank among the most honored citizens of our county. He had practical education and he was anxious to help others as well as to promote his own personal interests. He taught school in his home neighborhood for several years and made an enviable record as a worker in the classroom. Through life he was respected for his keen power of observation and for his sound and conservative views on public questions. He held several official positions in his home township and he performed satisfactorily and honorably all duties entrusted to him. No one ever questioned his sincerity or his fairness in his dealings with his fellow citizens. The public found him mild, even tempered, quiet, painstaking and upright. He was never regarded as aggressive. He was, on the contrary, careful, diplomatic, tactful and forebearing. He was, nevertheless, firm in any position he took. He was anxious to be fair and just but he would not abase himself to please those who were unreasonable in their appeals for concessions. His zeal for the welfare of the members of his family was that of the conscientious, anxious, farseeing parent. He knew well the opportunities which would, in the course of years, be offered to young men and women of ability, talent, and character and he gave his boys and his girls special educational opportunities, sending several of them to universities. He had the happiness, during his late years, to see them take well deserved rank among the professional people of our state. We doubt if any other family in Iowa can make a better showing in this respect than Mr. and Mrs. Joynt's. He must, of course, have felt a pardonable pride in their attainments but he was too modest to boast of what they had achieved. He as at all times a Christian gentleman. He believed in moderation. His habits were exemplary and his personal conduct was always edifying. He was a devoted, loyal, citizen of the country of his adoption and he did well his part in aiding in its progress and in its development. It is needless to say that he also yearned anxiously and expectantly during life for the granting of the right of local self government to the land of his birth. The writer knew Mr. Joynt intimately for over thirty years and, in all of our dealings with him, we found him kind, faithful, practical, prompt and reliable. His death is widely and sincerely mourned by all who knew him. The grief stricken wife, the sorrowing sons and daughters and the numerous other relatives have the sincere sympathy of all in their bereavement. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, Dec 4, 1918 The following named parties came to Emmetsburg last week to attend the funeral of the late Michael JOYNT, which was held on Thursday: Dr. and Mrs. M.J. JOYNT and Dr and Mrs. R.J. JOYNT of LeMars, Lieutenant and Mrs. M.F. JOYNT of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, Dr. and Mrs. A.J. JOYNT of Waterloo, Dr. R.J. NESTOR of Waterloo, Mrs. Thomas MULRY of Chicago, Mrs. Thomas MUGAN of Jefferson, Iowa, Mrs. John JOYNT and son, M.W. JOYNT of West Bend, Mrs. T.J. KIRBY of Sioux City, Mrs. P.F. CONLON of Newcastle, Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. H.F. McLAUGHLIN and Mrs. C.O. RADECLIFFE of Marcus, Miss Agnes JOYNT of Ames, Mrs. Anton SORTORI, Jr. of LeMars and Miss Elizabeth LAWLESS of Cedar Rapids. Gertrude, wife of Dr. L.E. DAWSON, of Des Moines was unable to be present on account of illness. She is the only member of Mr and Mrs JOYNT's family who was absent. General Notes (Wife) Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa 13 July 1910 The A.O.H. Picnic Sunday Members Had One of the Most Enjoyable Outings in the History of the Order. The A.O.H. picnic, which was private, was held in the W.E. JACKMAN grove Sunday, the members having attended early mass in the local churches. There was about 400 present at the noon hour, including the members, the auxiliary members and their families, and all sat down on the green sward beneath the shady burr oak trees for a feast of good things. They had well filled baskets and the society furnished free of charge an abuncance of ice cream, lemonade, cigars for the gentlemen, and candies for the ladies and children. After dinner, there was a short speaking and musical program. Mr. T.M. SCANLAN, state treasurer of the order, was present and spoke briefly but interestingly and earnestly. The Emmetsburg concert band played a number of selections, and the representatives of the Chicago Gaelic Dancing league, Messrs. Wm. HAGERTY, John RYAN, and Michael GRAHAM favored the audience with a few Irish reels, jigs and hornpipes. M.F. BRENNAN, James KANE, Mrs. P. LEAHY, and Mrs.M. JOYNT also danced an Irish reel. A game of ball followed, the town members of the order defeating the country members by a score of 5 to 4. There were also a number of other events that were good. Chas. GRACE won the 100 yard foot race, John E. BRENNAN was second. Myrle KERWICK was first in the boy's race and James FOY second. Lewine HAND won the little girls' race. Celia BURKE was second. The relay race was won by Tom NOLAN, Thos. JOYCE, Will JOYNT, and Chas. MAGUIRE. Chas. GRACE won the high jump. J.S. DENEEN was second. Emmetsburg Democrat; Oct 2, 1918 Mrs Michael Joynt arrived home from LeMars Monday. She was called to that place by the illness of her daughter Miss Laura who underwent a surgical operation. Mrs. Joynt's sons Drs. Michael and Martin Joynt reside at LeMars. 1930 Federal Census-Emmetsburg West, Palo Alto Co. Two daughters, Laura and Mildred living with her. She says she emigrated in 1879. Owns her house worth 6,000 and owns a radio. May 25, 1930, Newspaper Unknown: Mrs. M. Joynt, age 71, Came to Palo Alto county in 1865. Funeral services held Monday morning. Several came from distant points to attend the funeral. Mrs. Michael Joynt died at her home in this city at 10:15 last Friday morning. She had suffered a number of heart attacks in the last few months and was critically ill for a week preceding death. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Thomas church. Father McNerney offered a solemn requiem mass assisted by Fathers Murtagh and Kelly. The pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, were Tom Nally, Mat Brennan, John Fenn [Finn], Joe Jackman, David Joynt, and John Brennan. Burial was made in St. John's cemetery. Bridget Brennan was born at Stratford, Ontario, Canada in 1859. Thus she was 71 years of age. At the age of six she came to Palo Alto with her parents and lived in Walnut township. She was married in 1878 to Michael Joynt, and moved to a farm near Crippen, where they lived until 1916, at which time the family moved to the city of Emmetsburg. Her husband died in 1918, at the age of 67, and Mrs. Joynt continued to live in Emmetsburg with her daughters. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Joynt, all of whom survive. They are Drs. Martin and Robert of Le Mars, Dr. Michael, of Marcus, Dr. Bert of Waterloo, Mrs. Leon Dawson, of Des Moines, William, Joseph, Laura and Mildred, of Emmetsburg. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. P. Leahy and Mrs. Dan Sherlock, both of Emmetsburg, and Mrs. Ann Mugan, of Jefferson, and one brother, Martin Brennan, of Emmetsburg. Among the out of town people who attended the funeral were, Mrs. Tom Mulry, of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Worley of Hazleton, Dr. Shepard, Dr. and Mrs. Larson and Mr. and Mrs. E. Powell of LeMars, Mark Teefey, Mrs. Mary Hughes, Fern Weir and Francon Day, all of Sioux City, Hazel McNally, Bernard Seger, and Felix Trinon, all of Marcus and Lucille Lucan of LeMars. We met Mrs. Joynt on but one brief occasion. It is our loss that we did not know her better. But we are able to gather from her noble reputation, from the tributes of others, and from the reflection of her character in the fine family she left to the world command great admiration from the later generation...her capacity for sympathizing with others' troubles and contributing a helping hand knew no limits. She was a staunch fortress of motherhood to nine children, devoting years to their care and conscientious upbringing.... Though most of her sons and daughters live at a distance, all are busily occupied in their personal affairs, the loss of their mother is a sad blow. To them is extended genuine sympathy. Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Thursday, May 29, 1930 Mrs. Michael Joynt Her Family Tells Her Life's Story Mrs. Michael Joynt, who was seriously ill from time to time during the past month or six weeks, died at her home in this city Friday forenoon. She had the best of medical attention but her condition was such that she did not gain permanently in strength. The funeral was held Monday forenoon. Services wre conducted in St. Thomas church, the pastor, Father McNerney, officiated in a solemn requiem high mass with Rev. J.G. Murtagh of the Assumption parish and Rev. J. Kelly of Graettinger as assistants. An impressive sermon was preached by Father Murtagh. He paid an unusually high tribute to the worth of Mrs. Joynt as a Christian mother and as a member of society. The edifice was crowded with relatives, friends and neighbors. The burial was in the family lot in St. John's cemetery. The pall bearers were six nephews- Thos. Nally, John Finn, David Joynt, Joseph Jackman, M.W. Brennan and John Brennan. Bridget Brennan was born in Goradowny, County of Perth, Ontario, in 1859. Her age was 71. When she was a mere child her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan moved to Fulton, Illinois. A few months later they came to Lyons, this state. While in a small town between that place and Marshalltown, their freight car caught fire and they and the members of their family, consisting of several sons and daughters, lost all of their clothing, their household goods and their livestock, with the exception of one horse. They came farther west to Boone and in the spring from there to this community. They were almost penniless when they arrived. Mr. and Mrs. Brennan made their first home northwest of Riverdale where the original Irish colony settled. They homesteaded in Walnut township in 1865. Miss Bridget who was the youngest of the family, attended the local schools and grew to womanhood in that neighborhood. February 19, 1878, whe was united in marriage to Michael Joynt. Mr and Mrs Joynt resided on a farm several miles northwest of this city until 1915 when they built a fine home in this city. November 24, 1918, Mr. Joynt passed away. Mrs. Joynt is survived by six sons and three daughters. The sons are M.J. and Dr. R.J. Joynt of LeMars, Dr. M.F. Joynt of Marcus, Dr. A.J. Joynt of Waterloo, Joseph T. and William D. Joynt, who live on farms in Emmetsburg township, Mrs. L.E. Dawson of Des Moines and Misses Laura and Mildred Joynt, who are at home. Mrs. Joynt's death is also mourned by an only brother, M.F. Brennan of this city and by three sisters- -Mrs. Ann Mugan of Jefferson, Mrs. P. Leahy and Mrs. D. Sherlock of this city. The worthiness of Mrs. Joynt as a Christian wife and mother is too widely recognized to require elaborate mention in her obituary. The fruits of her edifying example, her maternal care, her watchful zeal, her costly sacrifices, are evident to all. She was a pioneer. She and her devoted husband had to put upwith prevailing privations, trials, and hardships of early days. They planned and toiled and won their way to success. They raised a family of six sons and three daughters who grew up an honor to them. Four of the sons have attained distinction as physicians and dentists and two other sons are successful, respected farmers. The three daughters rank foremost among the social and religious ladies of real worth in their communities. We do not know a large family whose members reflect more credit in their lives or who have been more successful in their chosen callings. Such influence for good on the part of religious parents, such cheerful obedience and earnest effort on the part of sons and daughters to preserve family pride and treasure its heritages, are what contribute substantially to the progress and stability of Christian society. Mrs. Joynt was a modest woman. She never sought wordly distinction. She was prepared and willing to do her humble part quietly but, nevertheless, effectively. She permitted others to pursue worldly honors that are, in the end, mostly shadows. How sadly our country, our time needs more mothers who can leave behind them, at the close of carrers of three and four score years, the enviable record of Mrs. Joynt. Her contribution an edifying example and in sterling citizenship, to our community and our state are, all will agree, outstanding. Those who knew her will take a pardonable pride in cherishing her memory. Sympathy to the sorrowing members of her most deserving family is as general as it is genuine. Last Will and Testament I, Bridget Joynt, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do hereby make, publish and declare this instrument to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any other such instruments by me heretofore made. ITEM I I direct that first all my just debts and the expenses of my last illness and burial be paid. ITEM II I give, devise and bequeath my residence in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and all furnishings and equipment therein to my daughters Laura Joynt and Mildred Joynt to be theirs in equal undivided shares. ITEM III I give, devise and bequeath my farm lands, being a tract of land of approximately 72 acres, to my sons Joe Joynt and William Joynt, to be theirs in equal undivided shares. ITEM IV I give, devise and bequeath to my daughter Gertie the sum of $1,000. ITEM V I direct that my sons Joe and William Joynt shall each be given a credit of $1000.00 upon their respective obligations owing to me. ITEM VI I direct that the sum of $100.00 be expended as an offering for masses to be said for the repose of my soul and the soul of my husband, Michael Joynt. ITEM VII All the rest residue and remainder of my estate I give, devise and bequeath share and share alike to my daughters Laura and Mildred Joynt. ITEM VIII I nominate Martin Joynt as the executor of this my Last Will and Testament and request that he be required to furnish no bond. Witness my hand this 22nd day of May A.D., 1930. [signed] Bget Joint Witnesses: [signed] Edward D Kelly and Cecilia Leahy The foregoing instrument, consisting of one typewritten page, was, on the date thereof, to-wit: May 22, 1930, signed by the said Bridget Joynt in our presence and by her declared to be her Last Will and Testament to us, who, at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other did sign our names as witnesses thereto. [signed] Edward D Kelly and Cecilia Leahy Final Report #2026 In the Matter of the Estate of Bridget Joynt, Deceased Comes now Martin J. Joynt, Executor of the will and estate of Bridget Joynt, deceased and as his final report and accounting states the following: DIVISION I. That the decedent Bridget Joynt died testate in, and a resident of, the city of Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, State of Iowa on the 23rd day of May, 1930, leaving no spouse her surviving. That she was seized in fee simple at the time of her death of the following described real estate to-wit: The East Half (E 1/2) of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Twenty-two (22), Township Ninety-six (96), Range Thirty-three (33), containing about seventy-two (72) acres (being the real estate devised in Item three of her will to Joe Joynt and William Joynt). Lot Five (5) of Block Thirty-six (36) Corbin & Lawler's Plat of Emmetsburg, Iowa (being the residence mentioned in item two of said will). That the following is a list of beneficiaries under said will: Laura Laughlin (nee Joynt)...Daughter...Emmetsburg, Iowa Mildred Southworth (nee Joynt)...Daughter...Laurens, Iowa J.T. Joynt (named in will as Joe Joynt)...Son...Emmetsburg, Iowa D.W. Joynt (named in will as William Joynt)...Son...Emmetsburg, Iowa Gertrude Dawson (nee Joynt) (Named in will as "My daughter Gertie")...Des Moines, Iowa That all of the said beneficiaries are over the age of twenty-one years. That no legacy or devise remains a charge on any of the real estate of said decedent. DIVISION II. The undersigned further reports that all debts and administration expenses have been paid in full including Executor's fees and attorney's fees. That the bequests provided for in items four, five and six have been taken care of in full and that the residue and remainder of said estate has been distributed in accordance with the provisions of said will. That the notes and mortgages which were owing said decedent by J.T. Joynt and D.W. Joynt have been assigned and delivered to Laura Laughlin on request of Mildred Southworth. That there remains nothing further to be done in the premises. Wherefore, the undersigned prays that his final report may be accepted and approved. That said estate may be closed and that the undersigned Executor may be discharged and exonerated. Martin J. Joynt by [signed] Kelly & Kelly His Attorneys. Notes (Marriage) Witnesses at wedding were Robert Nestor and Eliza Brennan ************************************************** Copyright © 2007 by Cathy Joynt Labath. All rights reserved. http://www.iagenweb.org/state/disclaim.htm **************************************************