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March 29, 1842
Indiana State Sentinel
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A legislative bill passes final reading, granting William Croghan a life estate in property settled by James O'Hara on his daughter Mary Croghan (deceased, formerly married to Captain Shannon). Trustees control the estate for support of Mary Shannon and her heirs, thwarting Captain Shannon's interests.
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DONE FOR.-Captain Shannon is beaten out of the field.
A bill passed final reading, conferring upon William Croghan, father of the girl that ran off with Captain Shannon, a life estate in all the property settled by James O'Hara, upon his daughter Mary, who married said William Croghan, and is now deceased. The bill further provides for the final settlement of the said estate upon Mary Croghan, otherwise Shannon, and her heirs, subject to the entire discretion of the trustees of said estate, who are to receive all rents, issues and profits of the said estate, and contribute out of the same for the support of the aforesaid Mary Shannon, according to their discretion. This act was sent to the House and that body immediately concurred therein. It was then sent to the Governor, and met with his approbation, and is now a law. The captain will have to try some other speculation.
A bill passed final reading, conferring upon William Croghan, father of the girl that ran off with Captain Shannon, a life estate in all the property settled by James O'Hara, upon his daughter Mary, who married said William Croghan, and is now deceased. The bill further provides for the final settlement of the said estate upon Mary Croghan, otherwise Shannon, and her heirs, subject to the entire discretion of the trustees of said estate, who are to receive all rents, issues and profits of the said estate, and contribute out of the same for the support of the aforesaid Mary Shannon, according to their discretion. This act was sent to the House and that body immediately concurred therein. It was then sent to the Governor, and met with his approbation, and is now a law. The captain will have to try some other speculation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Inheritance Settlement
Family Property Dispute
Legal Bill Passage
Elopement Aftermath
Trustee Discretion
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Shannon
William Croghan
James O'hara
Mary Croghan
Mary Shannon
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Shannon
William Croghan
James O'hara
Mary Croghan
Mary Shannon
Story Details
A bill confers a life estate in James O'Hara's settled property upon William Croghan, father of Mary Croghan (deceased, who eloped with Captain Shannon). Trustees manage the estate for Mary Shannon and heirs' support at their discretion, becoming law after legislative and gubernatorial approval, leaving Captain Shannon without claim.