Patrick Sullivan Heirship Report and Addendum, 1881

Patrick Sullivan, son of Patrick and Rose, died on January 2, 1881 and his will is reproduced in the next post.  Patrick's wife, Elizabeth (McCanna/McKenna), died a few months later on July 22, 1881.  Since Patrick's estate had not yet been probated, an addendum to Patrick's heirship report was completed.  The third and fourth images below are the undated addendum.

What is so useful in this document is each child of Patrick and Elizabeth is identified with current ages as of the birthday in 1883.  So, it is possible to calculate the date of birth.  Since most of the children were born prior to the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, this may be one of the few places a reasonably accurate birth date can be located.

Proof of Heirship, Entered October 16th 1883 Probate #2-2175

The quality of the copies is poor, but readable.  If you click on the image, it will open in a larger window making it easier to read.

Probate records viewed May 2, 2012, Cook County Archives.