James C. Connor Will, 1889

James C. Connor signed his will on February 15, 1889, the same day he applied for his passport to go to the Holy Land.  It appears he was getting his "house in order" in anticipation of the trip which was only a week away.

In the name of God Amen. I James C. Connor of the Village of Evanston in the County of Cook and State of Illinois of the age of Forty two years do make and publish and declare this my last will and testament.  I being at the time of the making thereof of sound mind and memory.

First
I give and bequeath to my wife Hannah Connor all the property of every kind nature and description of which I shall die seized, the above including all the real estate, personal property choses in action.  Life insurance and everything I have at the time of my death to be and remain hers in fee simple - absolutely and forever.

Second
I hereby appoint Hannah Connor my said wife, sole executrix of this my last will and testament, and request that no bond shall be required or demanded of her, from any court as such executrix, or for the carrying out of the provisions of this my will.

In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 15th day of February in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Eighty-nine (1889)

(Signed) James C. Connor (Seal)

The above and foregoing instrument consisting of one page was at the date thereof signed, sealed, published and declared by the said James C. Connor as and for his last will and testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

Thomas Bates, 330 Maple Ave. Evanston, Ills.
Thomas B. Brougham, 5131 Washington Ave. Hyde Park, Ills.