Soraghan Farm 2011

Soraghan Farm 2011
Patrick Soraghan/Sullivan Farm, Dennbane, Co. Cavan, 2011

About Patrick Sullivan and Rose Leddy

About Patrick Sullivan and Rose Corcoran

Not much is known about Patrick Sullivan except that he lived in Dennbane/Denbawn, Denn Parish, County Cavan, Ireland. Records have been located which express the Sullivan last name with the Soraghan/Soroghan/Sorohan spelling. His wife, Rose (c1804-1874), is identified in various documents as having the maiden name of Leddy, McCabe and/or Corcoran. However, it is believed her maiden name was Corcoran. She also is from Ireland, most likely Drumbarry, Co. Cavan. They had at least 11 children, many which immigrated to the US. The children include: Mary (died before 1915 probably in Ireland); Rose Sullivan (died before 1915 probably in Ireland); Michael (c1829-1915); Ellen (c1830-1900); Thomas (c1831-a1901&b1911 in Ireland); James (c1931-1898); Patrick (c1831-1881); Andrew (c1833-1881); Peter F. (c1838-1896); Philip J. (1840-1915) [See also the Sullivan/Connor Genelaogy Blog]; and Matthew (1841-a1916). It is believed that neither Patrick nor Rose immigrated but lived and died in Ireland.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Patrick Sullivan Will, November 15, 1880

Patrick and Rose Sullivan's son Patrick died on January 2, 1881 in Chicago, Illinois.  He died of vascular disease of the heart per his death certificate.  It is very likely when he wrote his last will and testament on November 15, 1880, he was well aware of his failing health as it was only six weeks before his death. 
The following is a transcript of his Last Will and Testament: 

Proved and Admitted to record in open court January 13th 1881.  J. Knickerbocker, Probate Judge

In the name of God Amen.  I Patrick Sullivan of the city of Chicago in the County of Cook and State of Illinois being of sound and disposing mind and memory and calling to mind the frailty and uncertainty of human life and being desirous of settling my worldly affairs and directing how the Estate with which it has pleased God to bless me shall be disposed of after my decease, while I have strength and capacity so to do, do make declare and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making null and void all others and former wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made.  And as to my worldly estate real personal and mixed of which I may die seized and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, I devise, bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner following to wit.

First
My will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall by my executor hereinafter named be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as shall by him be found convenient.

Second
I give devise and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Sullivan all my household furniture now in my dwelling house in which I now reside.  Also all my stock of groceries in my store now known as  No. 245 West Taylor Street in the said City of Chicago and also my horse wagon, harness and buggy and all other personal property of which I may die seized to have and to hold the same to her and her heirs and assigns forever.  I also give to her the use improvement, income and profit of the house and lot in which I now reside the same being known and described as No. 245 West Taylor Street in the said City of Chicago as long as she shall remain unmarried and my widow, with remainder over to my children as hereinafter mentioned.

Third
It is my will that all money of which I may die seized including government Bonds which I direct my executor hereinafter named, shall after the payment of any just debts and funeral expenses be divided between my children, share and share alike, and I direct my executor to pay to such of my children who may have arrived at lawful age the portion of said money to which he or she may be entitled and to the guardian or guardians of such of my children who may be minors the portion or part to which he or she may be entitled.

Fourth
I give devise and bequeath to any children Rose Anna Sullivan, Michael A. Sullivan, Thomas James Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Peter Francis Sullivan, Andrew Sullivan and William Sullivan all the real estate of which I may die seized wherever the same may be situated to have and to hold the same to them and their heirs and assigns in fee simple forever together with the rents, issues and profits thereof except the rents issues and profits of that part of said real estate set apart to my beloved wife Elizabeth Sullivan as hereinbefore mentioned.  It is my wish that all my said real estate shall remain intact and unsold until my youngest child shall have arrived at lawful age.  And it is my wish that the rents issues and profits of said real estate shall be collected by my executor hereinafter named until my youngest child shall come of age and after the payment of all taxes, insurance and repairs on said real estate, to be paid by my executor from time to time to my said children who shall have attained their lawful age the portion or portions to which he or she may be entitled, and to the guardian or guardians of such of said children as shall not have attained their lawful age the portion or portions to which he or she may be entitled to.

Fifth
Lastly I nominate and appoint my brother Michael Sullivan of said City of Chicago to be the executor of this my last will and testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my last will and testament this fifteenth day of November A D 1880.

                Patrick E Sullivan (signature) (seal)
                                                                                                        

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Patrick Sullivan as and for his last will and testament, in presence of us, who in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.

               James Sullivan (signature) 29 Milton Avenue
               John E. Dalton (signature) 36 [cannot read remainder of address]

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The original copy of the will, filed with Patrick Sullivan's probate papers, is in very fragile condition, with each page broken into several parts.  The original document pieces were photocopied at the Cook County Archives and reconstituted at home.  The pasted together document follows.  To enlarge, double click on the image.

Page 1

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Page 3

Page 4


Source: Cook County Archives, Docket 3, Page 245, Box 2, File 2175, Death date January 2, 1881

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Andrew and Thomas Soraghan (Sullivan) Farms, Dennbane, Co. Cavan

Andrew and Thomas had adjoining farms to Patrick Soraghan (Sullivan) in 1857.  The video below was taken of the property in 2011. It is not know how Andrew and Thomas were related to Patrick. It is possible they were his brothers, or his sons, or his cousins.



For a look at the video from 2011 of the property occupied by Patrick Soraghan (Sullivan) in 1857 click here.


Source: Elaine M. Beaudoin video taken July 2011.