Death on Day of Fortune
Alexander McGavock, a poor, 74-year-old cobbler, who, following the death of his wife many years ago, had lived alone in a cottage at Glenarm, Gountv Antrim, Ireland, was found dead at his home a few weeks ago after he had received word that ho Had been left 25,000 dollars (£SOOO at par). Lying at Mr. McGavock’s feet was a letter from solicitors in Denver, Colorado, United States, informing him of the death of his only brother, William, and enclosing a copy of the will, according to which he became sole legatee to the estate.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6866, 24 May 1932, Page 7
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