Catherine A (Kelly) Wall (1829 - 1904)

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Died 13 Aug 1904 at age 75 in Springfield Washington County Kentucky, USA

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THE NEWS-LEADER, SPRINGFIELD, WASHINGTON COUNTY, KENTUCKY THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1904 Page 3 DEATH OF MRS. WALL Mrs. Catherine Wall died at her home in Springfield last Saturday morning after a long illness of stomach trouble. The deceased was the widow of Mr. Frank Wall, who was one of Washington county's wealthiest citizens and who was accidently killed in 1897 by a railroad train in Pittsburg on a business trip. Mrs. Wall was a woman possessed of great strength of character and bright mind. Being possessed of quite a comfortable fortune, she attended to her business affairs personally and with ability. Mrs. Wall enjoyed the admiration and respect of many friends in Springfield, and there is general expression of regret at her death. Mrs. Wall's maiden name was Catherine A. Kelly, and her home was at Americus, Ga., where, in 1847, she was married to Mr. Frank Wall, who was then an engineer on a steamboat running between Pittsburg and New Orleans. She went with her husband to Pittsburg where they lived until 1866 when they moved to Washington county, where Mr. Wall was for years a successful farmer and stock raiser. The deceased was a devoted member of the Catholic church and the funeral took place with High Requiem Mass at St. Dominic's here Tuesday morning. Two sons and four daughters survive as follows: Mr. Frank Wall, of Louisville; and John K. Wall, of this place; Mrs. Ben F. Simms and Miss Fannie Wall, of Springfield; Mrs. Kate Kuhn, of Nashville, and Miss Bell Wall.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1904 Page 3 The will of Mrs. Catherine Wall was filed for probate in the County Court here last Monday, but owing to it having been written in the State of Tennessee a delay will be had to admitting it until it can be sent to Nashville that certain forms may be complied with. The contents of the will have not been made public and we are unable to give its full text this week. It is understood however, that the testator made a very equitable division of her estate among her children.

THE SPRINGFIELD SUN, SPRINGFIELD, KY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1906 Page 1 Yesterday in the case of F. E. Keeling, trustee etc., vs. John Wall, attorneys Rives, of Lebanon, & W. C. and C. C. McChord, of this place, argued as to what should be the construction placed on the will of the late Catherine Wall. The court held that John Wall has only a life estate in the farm which was left him in trust and that no encumbrances of any kind could be placed on the farm.

Burial: Saint Dominics Cemetery Springfield Washington County Kentucky, USA

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