Patrick Murnan
Patrick Murnan lived from 1866-1937, and owned about 700 acres along North High Street north of Morse Road. I’m not going to repeat the story of Murnan here; it’s in my book. But, here’s a photo of the man himself.
Tags: Graceland
Patrick Murnan lived from 1866-1937, and owned about 700 acres along North High Street north of Morse Road. I’m not going to repeat the story of Murnan here; it’s in my book. But, here’s a photo of the man himself.
Tags: Graceland
June 16th, 2017 at 5:36 pm
My grandmother, Mary Francis Murnane , told a story of inheriting grace land when Patrick passed away. Being a good catholic and that land came from dishonesty money she donated the property to nuns.The nuns than sold it to get money to start a new convent. I am curious if there any paperwork or information to back up this story . If you have anything let me know. Thanks – Joseph Manuel Pace.
June 21st, 2017 at 8:38 pm
The generally told story is that when Pat died, the property transferred to his wife Grace. A lawsuit ensued between his wife Grace and the children of his marriage to Carrie. That lawsuit continued and was still in progress when Grace passed away in 1939.
The Franklin County Recorder’s website has a deed dated 1922 (years before Pat’s death) supporting the transfer of Graceland to Grace. That deed was filed with the county in 1937-when Pat died. The Recorder also shows a 1947 transfer from Grace to Catholic Diocese of Columbus. That transfer was executed by the Executor of Grace’s estate. Her will stipulated that her assets be liquidated and the proceeds be paid over to her half brother- James Devaney and his heirs. Could your grandmother be a descendent of Grace’s brother James?
June 22nd, 2017 at 10:21 am
I did some checking. Your grandmother appears to be the daughter of Thomas Murnan, Pat’s brother. When Pat died, Grace produced a deed, dated 1922, transferring the Graceland property to her. That deed was recorded with Franklin County in 1937 when Pat died. Pat’s estate was contested. Stories had it that relatives did not believe Pat and Grace were ever married. A court battle ensued. During that battle, Grace died. Grace’s will asked that all her assets be sold, her debts paid and any net proceeds given to her half brother James Delvanney. According to the county records, Graceland was sold to the Catholic Church by Grace’s executor in 1947. The Church considered building a school on the site but ultimately choose to sell the land in the early 1950s. It is very possible that your grandmother inherited land once owned by Pat. He had quite a bit. And, the family was very attached to the Catholic Church so it is possible that land was given to nuns. A possible next step would be be consult the Church office here in Columbus.
July 29th, 2018 at 9:45 am
We had a Murnane family wedding yesterday in Columbus. The old stories came back to life. Our parents are in their 80s now, but tell about Pat and Graceland (and other stories) as told by their father, Timothy (Ted) Murnane. Looking at his picture in your story, my gosh he looks so much like my Grandfather! I’m assuming he was an uncle to my grandfather. Would love any information you could share. The grandkids and the great-grandkids are really enjoying the discovery of their heritage. Thanks!
January 16th, 2021 at 10:20 pm
Hello, I live in Columbus Ohio and I have been looking in to the history of the Murnane Family. I even stumbled across Pat Murnane’s head stone out at St Josephs. Most of my family is there. I believe we have a car from 1934 that belonged to Pat Murnane. The story of this car has been in our family with this car for the past 48 years. Do you have any information on the types of cars that Pat Murnane owned from the 30s up to his death? Thank you. Kevin Miller.
January 18th, 2021 at 9:41 am
Kevin: I don’t, but perhaps others in the Murnane clan do. Several commented awhile ago to this same post. Best of luck with your quest! –Shirley
July 14th, 2021 at 11:37 pm
Thank you , Shirley. The Story behind the car is that when my uncle purchased it the owners manual was still with the car in the glove box. We often made joke of the car being a gangster car because of its size , 19 feet long, four door sedan. Spares on each of the front fenders. On the inside of the owners manual it said signed Patrick Murnan. This car was a 1934 Pierce-Arrow. People with a car like this one had to have money in order to own one. At that time back in 1978 we had no idea who this person may have been. Now we think we may.
February 27th, 2022 at 10:28 pm
My step-grandfather was Raymond Murnane. I believe he was a child of Pat Murnan and Gracie was his step-mother. He was born in 1900. I am just looking for confirmation that my information is accurate. Can you help?