A man from Newcastle West, County Limerick, named Denis E. McCormack, currently employed in the Street Department of Massachusetts, U.S.A., believes he may be the heir to a fortune of £4,000,000. This substantial sum is said to have been left behind by John McCormack, who recently passed away in Australia. Denis E. McCormack claims to be the brother of the deceased, John McCormack.

The McCormack family consisted of three brothers: Thomas, who migrated to New York around 1850 and unfortunately succumbed to ship fever shortly after his arrival; John, the sibling believed to have amassed great wealth in Australia and who has just recently died; and Denis. After his mother and Denis left Limerick, they moved to London. John also resided with them for a time before embarking on his journey to Australia. Following John’s move, his mother received a letter assuring her of his safety. Eventually, she passed away in London, and Denis ventured to America in 1857.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 10 April 1906