The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-07

As the Direct Heir of Ancestral Estate
Which has Been In the Family for
Twelve Csnturies-Mr. Lynch had Given
up Hope Cutil -Four Days Prior to His
Departure. When He Found an Old Will
Which Make. Him the Possessor of
Valuable Property.
Mr.. Thomas H. Lynch returned yester-
day from Ireland, where he went the
middle of last May To establish his claim
TO an ancestral estate that has been in
the family for over twelve centuries I'm
til four days prior 70 Mr.. Lynch's de-
parture for America he had no hope Of
coming into the possession OF this vast
property, and 50 wrote to his relatives
in this city. However, on the eve Of his
departure he obtained permission Of the
receiver OF the property TO look through
the papers belonging 10 his great-grand-
father, Mr.. Peter Lynch, who had in
1905 placed the property in entail. He
spent many hours searching through the
papers and at las. MS labor was reward
ed by finding Will made by Peter
Lynch which was yellow with age. This
will made il possible for Mr.. Lynch 10
re-establish the entail and make him the
only living heir on the male side. The
will covers six closely-writ;en pages Of
legal cap and goes into detail in giving
the descriptions Of Mr.. Peter Lynch's
sons and daughters. Mr.. Peter Lynch
was so anxious 10 keep the property in
the Lynch family that ne specifically
specified that in case OF the death Of his
sons, and i, became necessary for the
property 10 go to a daughter, and she
ibe married, that she and her husband
would have 20 have their names changed
10 Lynch. Mr.. Lynch took copy Of the
will to two OF the best lawyers in Dub
lin, who, after a thorough investigation,
said that there was no question that ne
was the sole heir 10 the estate. 1t will
be necessary for him TO return TO Ire
land next October, when the court will
formerly give him possession of the
property.
Within the past five years the laws
of Ireland have undergone some radical
changes relative TO probate matters. The
law as it now stands gives Mr.. Lynch
the right 10 dispose of the estate as he
may desire. the law Of entail having
been abolished. The estate in question
is what Is known as Ballycurran Castle.
in the county of Mayo. 1t comprises
several thousand acres and seven viii
ieges, and is one Of the most picturesque
spots in the Emerald Isle. The rent
roll in 1884 was about six thousand
pounds sterling per annum, or nearly
100000. Property has greatly depreciat-
ed in Ireland during the past twelve
years. and the rent roll now only gives
lars. while the property is valued al
about 100000. The old historic castle
has a beautiful demense of over 200 acres
and it faces Tough Corrib. lake which
is said to rival those OF Switzerland. The
lake contains several beautiful islands.
and on one Of them, the Island of
Ilchigum. Mr.. Lynch was born. On the
second Of last May, Charles Lynch,
ESQ.,. deputy lord ertenant for the coun
" of Mayo, died. He was without heirs
and Mr.. Lynch OF this city was notified
by cable from Dublin. The deceased
was nearly ninety-two years old and
mad been in possession of the estate for
over sixty years. The Mr.. Lynch who |
recently died had lived extravagantly, |
and he found 1t necessary 70 mortgage |
the property. AS it was in entail the |
oaners had a receiver appointed and the |
oan has now about been satisfied.
Mr.. Lynch went TO Ireland some years |
ago and visited his cousin al his castle. |
He was then considered the next heir |
&c the estate. his brother George being |
between him and the property About |
makes Mr. Lynch the only living heir |
IN the male side OF the family. There |
s a gentleman in Dublin who was made |
he heir OF Mr.. Charles Lynch, but he
8 heir only on the female side of the
house When Ii became apparent that
he life OF Mr.. Charles Lynch could not
De prolonged, Mr.. Lynch wrote to the
Dublin heir and in May received a re-
by from him saying tina, If Mr.. Lynch
,ould establish his claim by proving
nat ne was the son Of John Lynch, he,
he Dublin heir. would yield to him and
he settlement would be easy. This Mr.
-ynch has done both by the viii Of his
Peter Lynch, besides
ne correspondence OF his father and
lther relatives. which he has had in his
possession for thirty years He also
lad the baptisnal records and other Pc
,e-s which clearly proved him to be the
legitimate heir. NJ. Lynch will. when
lie comes into possession OF the property.
,e very wealthy man. Although he
las not decided on just exactly what he
will do, it IS more than likely that he
viii continue 70 reside in Wichita. where
nos; OF his nearest relatives live.
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