JOHN CONNOLLY
John Connolly died intestate on 23 June 1868. His probate inventory was taken on 26 Dec 1868.
LAND
His homestead was the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Township
9 North, Range 14 East (Town of Lowell). He also owned the Southwest 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 in Section 24, in Township 10 North, Range 14 East and the
East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4; the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and the
North 20 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, less 1 acre for
railroad, all in Section 33, Township 9 North, Range 14 East. The total
acreage was 179 acres valued at $35/acre for a total land value of $6265.
LIVESTOCK
| 2 horses | $180 |
| 1 two year old colt | $50 |
| 4 cows | $100 |
| 1 three year old heifer | $20 |
| 2 yearling steers | $25 |
| 2 calves | $16 |
| 38 sheep | $47.50 |
| 9 swine | $54 |
| 11 swarms of bees | $33 |
CROPS
| 640 bushels of wheat | $608 |
| 190 bushels of oats | $76 |
| 200 bushels of ear corn | $50 |
| 25 bushels of potatoes | $12.50 |
| 16 tons of hay | $88 |
| 400 pounds of pork | $40 |
EQUIPMENT
| 1 double wagon | $30 |
| 1 single buggy | $20 |
| 1 set bob sleighs | $18 |
| 1 reaper | $35 |
| 1 grain seeder | $40 |
| 3 plows | $18 |
| 1 corn cultivator | $1 |
| 2 drags | $6 |
| 1 fanning mill | $24 |
| 1 1/2 set of harness and 3 blankets | $15 |
| forks, rakes, etc. | $4.25 |
| 1 grindstone | $1.25 |
| 2 chains | $2 |
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND CREDIT INSTRUMENTS
| 1 milk safe | $8 |
| 1 bureau | $12 |
| 1 clock | $2 |
| mirror and lamp | $1.60 |
| 2 tables | $3 |
| 8 chairs | $1 |
| tubs and washboards | $2 |
| 3 bedsteads and bedding | $30 |
| 1 sewing machine | $10 |
| stove and furniture | $12 |
| 1 1/2 set of table dishes | $3.25 |
| 18 tin pans | $2.50 |
| 1 butter firkin and firkin | $2 |
| 1 gun | $3 |
| 1 silver watch | $10 |
| 1 suit clothes | $40 |
| 1 gold ring | $10 |
| 1 mortgage on real estate | $400 |
| 1 promissary note | $100 |
| cash on hand | $55 |
| indebtedness owed to others | $437.53 |