Timothy F. O'Connell, actively engaged in law practice in New Haven, was born in this city, July 5, 1888. His father, Timothy J. O'Connell, was a native of Ireland and on coming to America made his way direct to New Haven, where he followed mercantile lines, conducting a successful business. During his later years he was quite active in republican politics and was a stanch supporter of many movements which contributed to civic progress and improvement. He died in 1893 and is survived by his widow, who in her maidenhood was Annie Maria Gunn, a native of New Haven and a daughter of John and Ann (Shannon) Gunn, who were of Irish extraction. Mrs. O'Connell had a family of three sons and a daughter, two of whom are living: Timothy F., of this review; and John Irwin, who is a practicing physician and surgeon of New York city. He was graduated from Yale and then entered upon his professional activities in the metropolis.
     Timothy F. O'Connell was a pupil in the grammar and high schools of New Haven and afterward entered the real estate and insurance field, where he so directed his efforts that he won a substantial measure of success. It was with his earnings that he pursued a course in Yale, being desirous of becoming a member of the bar. He was graduated from the high school in 1905 and after devoting two years to the real estate business entered Yale in 1907, completing his course in 1910, at which time the LL. B. degree was conferred upon him. On the 29th of February, 1912, he opened his office and entered upon the practice of law at No. 902 Chapel street. Here he has since remained and a liberal clientage is accorded him. He began his professional career well fitted for its responsibilities and duties, having acquired intimate knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence and he recognizes, moreover, the value of thorough preparation. He never enters the courts until well prepared to meet the attack of the opposition, while at the same time he is fortified in every point that bears upon his own cause. He is resourceful, quick in repartee, strong in argument and logical in his deductions.
     On the 15th of June, 1914, Mr. O'Connell was married in St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York city to Miss Janet MacMillan, a native of New Haven county and a daughter of Archibald and Janet (Boyd) MacMillan. Two children have been born of this marriage Timothy F., Jr., and Janet Boyd, both natives of New Haven.
     Mr. O'Connell is a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic church. His political endorsement is given to the democratic party and he is now filling the office of justice of the peace. His decisions are strictly fair and impartial, winning him golden opinions from all classes of people. Laudable ambition and natural ability have brought him to the front and step by step he has progressed in his profession until he now occupies a most creditable place for one of his years and experience.