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James V. Connolly

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James V. Connolly

Birth
Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA
Death
18 Aug 1946 (aged 69–70)
Morgan County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Married Elizabeth Doolin on November 22, 1904 in Morgan County, Illinois. Illinois Statewide Marriage records: Vol.D, Pg. 256, Lic. #9447, Morgan.

Jacksonville Journal
August 20, 1946

JAMES V. CONNOLLY EXPIRES AT HOME NEAR MURRAYVILLE

The death of James V. Connolly occurred Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock at his home two and one-half miles northwest of Murrayville, after a short illness. Mr. Connolly was a lifetime resident of Morgan county, having been actively engaged in farming for many years.

He was born Feb. 5, 1878 in this county, the son of Martin and Mary English Connolly, natives of Ireland. They were parents of 13 children, of whom but one is now living.

Mr. Connolly's wife, Elizabeth, preceded him in death in 1931. He is survived by five children, Rev. Father Thomas Connolly, Taylorville; Mrs. Thomas Crabtree, Jacksonville; Mrs. Lloyd Ruyle, Wood River; Mrs. James Casey and Martin Connolly, both of Murrayville.

A brother, Peter Connolly of Jerseyville, is the sole survivor of a 13 brothers and sisters.

The remains were prepared for burial at the Thompson Funeral Home in Murrayville, and were returned to the residence Monday morning.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock (Standard Time) at St. Bartholomew's Catholic church in Murrayville, Rev. D. F. Lydon officiating. Burial will be made in St. Bartholomew cemetery.

Father
Married Elizabeth Doolin on November 22, 1904 in Morgan County, Illinois. Illinois Statewide Marriage records: Vol.D, Pg. 256, Lic. #9447, Morgan.

Jacksonville Journal
August 20, 1946

JAMES V. CONNOLLY EXPIRES AT HOME NEAR MURRAYVILLE

The death of James V. Connolly occurred Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock at his home two and one-half miles northwest of Murrayville, after a short illness. Mr. Connolly was a lifetime resident of Morgan county, having been actively engaged in farming for many years.

He was born Feb. 5, 1878 in this county, the son of Martin and Mary English Connolly, natives of Ireland. They were parents of 13 children, of whom but one is now living.

Mr. Connolly's wife, Elizabeth, preceded him in death in 1931. He is survived by five children, Rev. Father Thomas Connolly, Taylorville; Mrs. Thomas Crabtree, Jacksonville; Mrs. Lloyd Ruyle, Wood River; Mrs. James Casey and Martin Connolly, both of Murrayville.

A brother, Peter Connolly of Jerseyville, is the sole survivor of a 13 brothers and sisters.

The remains were prepared for burial at the Thompson Funeral Home in Murrayville, and were returned to the residence Monday morning.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock (Standard Time) at St. Bartholomew's Catholic church in Murrayville, Rev. D. F. Lydon officiating. Burial will be made in St. Bartholomew cemetery.



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  • Created by: P. Meado
  • Added: Feb 1, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104512046/james_v-connolly: accessed ), memorial page for James V. Connolly (1876–18 Aug 1946), Find a Grave Memorial ID 104512046, citing Saint Bartholomews Catholic Cemetery, Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by P. Meado (contributor 47252942).