Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-14
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 Through Executors for Benevolence
 and Charity by she Late mrs. Ginord
 in addition to the Half Million speci-
 ned Tn tho Will-The Estate Fooss
 up so about Three quarters or
 Milllon Dollars Nearly mfllion
 and . quarter Dollars for Charity
 Lcfs by her Father and Herself
 The wide Benevolence and open-hearted charity and humanity manifested in the will of the late Mrs. Ellen M. Clifford of this city, widow of Arthur N. Clifford of New York oity, as also was evidenced during the life time of this most estimable lady, though known to but few, is naturally attracting much attention. The entire will has not yet been made public and will not be admit ted to probate until september 2s. Every day, however, there appear further evidences of the broad humanity and benevolenoe that filled the old lsdy's heart full to overfowing. The list of charitable bequssts mentioned in yesterdays COURIER amounting to about half million dollars is but a portion of those provided by Mrs. Clifford. Her entire fort- une, 1t is now learned amounted to about $750, ,000. Of this amount, $150,00O was given to relatives and $50, 900 moro to vari- ous friends. The entire balance was be. quested to charities. The Rev. Dr. D. R. Beardsley and Prof. Simeon E. Bald win are the executors of the will. Among the legacies to her special friends is one to ex-President Porter of Yale of $1,000. She also leaves her own portrait by Alexander, and another family portrait by Gilbert Stuart to the Yale Art gallery. Dr. Noses 0. White is made her successor to nominate patients for the free bed she endowed many years ago in our hospital.
 Among other small bequests is $1,000 to Miss Justine Ingersoll, daughter of ex-Gov. Charles R. Ingersoll, to be used by this lady for benevolent objects. and $1 ,000 to her as a personal gift in mark of esteem. Dr. Sul- livan, the veternairy surgeon, receives $1,- 900, and each of his sisters was given $500. girl. She also during the past year gave in care of Rev. John Collins $2, 600 to be ex- pended by him in aid of the religious work in which he is engaged. A notable clause in her will, and which has not before been made public, is that which establishes resi- duary fund of about $500, 900 to be disposed of in various charities according to the judg. ment of the executors, Rev. Dr. Beardsley and Prof. Simeon '. Baldwin.
 Although In possession of this large for- tune, Mrs. Clifford lived life of self-denial and almost Puritan simplicity. Her heart was full and ovsrAowing with plans of benev- olsnce and charity. She was 8 member of no church and wished distinctly that none of her money should go to benefit any seots- rian organizations. Nevertheless she was a true Christian, and her life was an exem. plary one, full of Christlike humanity and simple, trusting, childlike faith. Her heart was ever busy devising some way to benefit others. She seemed to hold her large for- tune as an almoner for the good of others, and many of her hours, when not racked with pain, were devoted to this noble ob- jeot.
 She gave freely and gave cheerfully, glad to help others. She suffered much for many years from neuralgia of the head, at which times she could see no one, but despite her hoursof pain and advanced years, she, when free from pain, was cheerful, sweet tempered and amiable. She warmly welcomed sug- gestions which might aid her in bestowipg help for deserving charities, and among oth- CTS specially prized the visits of her friend Miss Ingersoll and her genuine interest and sympathy for the suffering. Her bequest to Miss Ingersoll Is with the words "if she will accept It." Mrs. Giford's trust lay beyond the vail, and she looked confidently toward the better life. The large residuary sum, $500, GOO, which remains after the distribu- ton of the specified amounts can but prove a joy and blessing. The bequests of tho de- ceased lady were all, of course, from her own private estate and entirely distinct from the large amount left by her father. Her which she saved from her annual income from her fathers estate. This annual in come amounted to about $s0, ,000 a year, of which, 1t is estimated, she saved 1000 or $70, 600 annually.
 By tho will of her father, Philip Marett, over $630, 900 is given to charitable and be- nevolent objects. As but little comparative ly has been said of late, and as the fortune he left now becomes available for the objects specified, 6 short review of his career Is here given. He was not Frenchman, as most of the papers have stated, but was born in Boss ton. He was born in 1703. He died in this city In 1869, aged 76. He was descended from Huguenot family which fled from France at the time of the St. Bartholomew in 1572, and settled in the Isle of Jersey, where many of it's members acquired wealth and distinction.
 His father was prominent and honored citi. zen of Boston. His death, which occurred while Philip was young, may have had an in- duenoe in changing the plans of the young mans life. At all events, after pursuing 6 course of study in the Boston schools. In which he gained many prizes, among others tho Franklin medal, and showed himself a youth of unusual promise, he turned aside from his purpose of college education and the study of law and engaged in business. There are many indications in his after life which justify belief that this decision lost to the world great lawyer. Mir. Marett was e man of much learning and culture. He was all his life an earnest student and thoughtful reader of the best literature and an intimate associate of men of the highest literary and scholastic attainments.
 He was married in early life to Miss Mar tha Bird Knapp of Boston, who died in 1878, having survived him nine years. His mar riage allied him to many distinguished fami- lies of Boston, among others being that of Chief Justice Shaw of Massachusetts, and the eminent surgeon, Dr. George Hayward. One child was born to him, Ellen Martha, widow of Arthur N. Clifford.
 For many years Mir. Marett pursued a prosperous business career as e member of the Arm of Plynpton, Marett & Door. Dur ing part of this period, from 1918 to 1880, he represented the Portuguese government as vice consul for several of the New England States.
 Mr. Marett withdrew from business life before reaching an advanced age. He then spent several years travelling with his wife and daughter in this country and abroad. During their travels he became acquainted . visit to this city, and finally to perms- nsnt residence. To the close of his life in New Haven he occupied 6 residence on Church street, with his daughter, Mrs. Gif- ford.
 He was especially a thoughtful and enter taining conversationalist, thoroughly in- formed in matters of the past and present His judgments of men were gentle, but hon est. His criticisms of current events were accurate and intelligent. In all his inter- course with his fellow citizens he deported himself as courteous Christian gentleman, and no word in his adopted city has ever lection.
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