Dennis Connolly (abt. 1857 - 1917)

Born about 1857 in Knockskeagh, County Cork, Ireland

Died 12 Aug 1917 at about age 60 in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Biography

About 1857 Dennis Connolly was born at Knockskeagh, County Cork, Ireland (date calculated from age at death, location from tombstone) ^[1] He may have been baptised April 23 1857, son of Joseph Connelly (sic) and Cath [??arthy], sponsors William Arundell and Cath Collins at Fourcuil. ^[2]

NZ Electoral Rolls

Dennis Connolly in Geraldine 1880 1896 1900 1905 then 1911, 1914 (Majors Rd, Geraldine)

July 1877 Resident Magistrate's Court, Geraldine ^[3]
Dennis Connolly, for a breach of the peace was fined 10s

Jan 1878 Geraldine Road Board unsuccessful tender ^[4]
No. 70, near Orari : Dennis Connolly, £80 ; Eichard O'Neil, £22 10s (accepted).

May 1878 Geraldine Road Board unsuccessful tender ^[5]
No. 3 : Whittaker's Road— Field Brothers, £76; Andrew Reid, £72; Dennis Connolly, £71 ; . . . J. P. Kalaugher, £49 12s (accepted)

June 1878 Geraldine Road Board successful tender ^[6]
Tenders were opened for the following works: . . . Geraldine Township — Joseph Webb, £40 ; John Sugrue, £38 17s 6d ; Michael O'Brien, £37 6sa ; Dennis Connolly, £35 18s (accepted).

June 1878 Mount Peel unsuccessful tender. ^[7]
MOUNT PEEL ROAD BOARD. No. 7 Contract v Shingling from Pithies to the Rangitata Terrace — Dennis Connolly, £156

July 1878 Geraldine Road Board unsuccessful tender ^[8]
Dennis Connolly, £95

May 1893 Court cases ^[9]
Michael Connolly was charged with neglecting to contribute to the support of Dennis Connolly, a blind and destitute person, his brother. As it could not be proved that M. Connolly was in a position to contribute, the court did not make any order, and requested the constable to communicate with the Charitable Aid Board on the matter.

Same ^[10]
GERALDINE
Maintenance. — Dennis Connolly, a blind and destitute person, applied to have his brother, Michael Connolly, made to contribute towards his support. The evidence not proving that Michael Connolly was in a position to do so, no order was made, but the police were instructed to communicate with the Charitable Aid Board in regard to the matter.

May 1893 ^[11]
Geraldine —Tuesday, May 16. [Before C. A. Wray, Esq., R.M. and M. 0. Orbell Esq., J.P.] CIVIL CASES. Elizabeth Johnstone v. Michael Connolly, claim £9 10s, board and lodging for his brother Dennis Connolly. Plaintiff stated that defendant had three years ago agreed to pay board and lodgings for his brother, who is blind and destitute. Defendant paid constantly for years, and then stopped but had always promised to pay. Judgment was given for plaintiff with costs, by default.

On 12 August 1917 Denis Connolly passed away, aged 60. ^[12]

Death Notice ^[13]
CONNOLLY. — At the Timaru Hospital, on the 12th instant, Dennis Connolly, late of Geraldine; aged 60 years. R.I.P.

Burial ^[14]

Address Of Knockskeagh

Co. Cork

Age at Death 60

Date of Interment 12 Aug 1917

Cemetery Geraldine Cemetery

Section General

Row 122

Plot 17

Brother - Michael Connolly

Birth and Death records not found, he is referenced as the brother of Dennis.

1. Jan 1880 Geraldine - court appearance for throwing a stone at the flag of an Orange march. Occupation is saddler with Mr Liddle
2. 18 Aug 1882 Geraldine sold saddlery business to George Bethune
3. 15 Dec 1886 Geraldine saddler also mentioned Mr Farrell
4. 7 Feb 1888 Call for tenders to paint Geraldine Catholic Church, contact Michael at his shop
5. Feb 1888 Geraldine Licensing Committee
6. 7 Nov 1888 Executor of Will of Thomas Farrell, transferring trustee licence of Winchester Hotel to widow Mary (nee O'Connell) Farrell
7. 1892 New Zealand, City & Area Directories, Geraldine, saddler
8. 2 May 1893 Brother, Michael Connolly requested to provide support for Dennis, blind and destitute
9. 10 May 1893 Geraldine, sale of land (1 rod 2 perches) at Orari and 4 acres in Geraldine town area
10. 17 May 1893 Michael sued to pay lodging for Dennis

Sources

1. ↑ New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007 for Denis Connolly South Canterbury
2. ↑ Microfilm 04772 / 02 | Page 160 Clonakilty; County of Cork; Diocese of Cork and Ross. Baptisms, Mar. 1857 to June 1857
3. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 1781, 16 July 1877, Page 3
4. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 1930, 7 January 1878, Page 3
5. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2037, 13 May 1878, Page 4
6. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2061, 10 June 1878, Page 4
7. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2076, 27 June 1878, Page 4
8. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 2084, 6 July 1878, Page 2
9. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume LV, Issue 5666, 3 May 1893, Page 3
10. ↑ Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIX, Issue 10027, 3 May 1893, Page 3
11. ↑ Temuka Leader, Issue 2504, 18 May 1893, Page 3
12. ↑ NZBDM deaths 12/8/1917 1917/6227 Connolly, Denis, 60Y
13. ↑ Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16313, 15 August 1917, Page 6
14. ↑ Burial Record