TIMELINE
Joseph
Patrick McDermott was born
November 20, 1876, in New York.
William Fergus "Will" Cullen was
born November 8,
1883, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI
George Gilby
and
Maria Jane Forster were married
January 1, 1884, in Glen Williams, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada.
George Gilby
and
Maria Jane Forster Marriage Record.
Ellen Ester Johnson was born
February 24, 1887, in Finland.
Jessie Munro Gilby
was born September 22, 1888. in Trafalgar, Ontario, Canada.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900 shows
George Gilby (age 47) born September 1852 in England to English-born parents and
having emigrated in 1853 and a Naturalized Citizen is a Farmer owning his own
farm free of a mortgage and living in Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his
wife of 16 years, Maria Gilby (age 34) born July 1865 in Canada to Canadian-born
parents and having emigrated in 1889, with all three of the children born to her
still alive. Also living there are his three sons, all born to England and
Canadian-born parents: Ralph F. Gilby (age 15) born April 1885 in North Dakota; Jesse
M. Gilby (age 11) born September 1888 in Canada; and George E. Gilby (age 7)
born December 1892 in Canada.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June
11, 1900 shows Joseph McDermott (age 24) born November, 1875, in New York to Irish-born parents is an
unmarried Telegraph Operator, and is Boarding at a hotel in the 1st Ward, Gilman City,
Douglas Twp., Iroquois Co., IL.
William Fergus
"Will" Cullen and
Ellen Ester Johnson were married July 1, 1904, in Kashabowic, Thunder Bay Co., Thunder Bay Dist.,
Ontario, Canada.
William Fergus "Will" Cullen
and
Ellen Ester Johnson
Marriage
Records.
#017951-04 - William Fergus CULLEN, 21, telegrapher,
Detroit, Kashabowic, s/o William M. CULLEN & Mildred BUTLER, married Ellen Ester JOHNSON, 17,
Finland, Kashabowic, d/o John JOHNSON & Mary
ANDERSON, witn: Andrew & Annie ROOSE of Kashabowic, 4 July 1904 at Kashabowic
William Fergus "Will" Cullen and Ellen Ester
Johnson were married
June 30, 1904, in Kashabowic, Thunder Bay Co., Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario, Canada.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910 shows
George Gilby (age 56) born in England to English-born parents is a Rail Road
Telegraph Operator owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Alta
Loma Twp., Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 26 years, Maria
Jane Gilby (age 44) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, with all three of
the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried
children, all born to England and Canadian-born parents: son, Ralph Forster
Gilby (age 24) born in Dacotah, who is a Rail Road Telegraph Operator; daughter,
Jessie Monroe Gilby (age 21) born in Canada, who is a Rail Road Telegraph
Operator; and George Earle Gilby (age 16) born in Canada.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken
on April 23, 1910, shows M. A. Gleason (age 27) born in New York to
Irish-born parents, and in his first marriage, is a married Traveling
Accountant, and who rents his home, and is living at 214 N. Wilhite Street, 2nd Ward, City of
Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX. Living with him are: his wife of 6 years, Mary
A. Gleason (age 26) born in New York to Irish-born parents, and in her first
marriage, and with both of the children born to her still alive; his daughter, Sarah
M. Gleason (age 4) born in New York
to Irish-born parents; and his daughter, Gertrude A. Gleason (age 2) born in New
York to Irish-born parents. Sarah Mary Gleason: Born October 28, 1902, in Bronx.
Gertrude A. Gleason born June 25, 1907, in Bronx.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken in April 1910 shows
Jessie Gilby (age 22) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is an unmarried
Railroad Service Telegraph Operator boarding in the City of Alvin, Brazoria Co.,
TX.
The 1911 Canadian Census taken on June 7,
1911, shows William F. Cullen (age 27) born November 1883 in Ontario, Canada, to
Scotch and Canadian-born parents is a Telegraph Operator in a Railroad Depot and
is living in Port Arthur, Stanley
to Windigo on CN Railway Sub Dist.,
Thunder Bay and Rainy River Dist., Ontario, Canada. Living with him is his wife,
Ellen Cullen (age 24) born February 1887 in Ontario, Canada, to Scotch and
Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his three daughters, all born in
Ontario, Canada, to Scotch and Canadian-born parents: Elvy Cullen (age 5) born
April 1906; Viola Cullen (age 3) born March 1908; and Gladie Cullen (age 2) born
March 1909. A Lodger also lives in the household.
The WWI Draft Registration
Report dated
September 12, 1918, shows Joseph Patrick
McDermott (age 42) born November 20, 1876, is a Railroad Telegrapher for the
Santa Fe Railroad and is living at 1009 Avenue F, Galveston, TX. His nearest
relative is Mrs. M. A. Gleason of Springfield, MO. Martin Alphonsus Gleason was
born July 31, 1882, in New York City, NY, and died November 2, 1949, in Unknown,
at age 67. Mary Agnes (McDermott) Gleason: Born June, 1880, in New York City,
NY, and Died Unknown. In January, 1947, her name was Mary Agnes Noonan. Alice
Callaghan and Patrick McDermott were married November 29, 1875, in Manhattan,
NYC, NY.
Joseph Patrick McDermott's WWI Draft
Registration Report.
The WWI Draft Registration
Report dated
September 12, 1918, shows Martin Alphonsus Gleason (age 36) born July 31, 1882, is a
Chief Motor Power Clerk for Frisco R. R. Co., and is living at 1028 N. Main
Street, Springfield, Green Co., MO. His nearest
relative is Mary Agnes Gleason of Springfield, MO.
Martin Alphonsus Gleason WWI Draft
Registration Report.
Joseph Patrick
McDe
rmott
and Jessie Munro Gilby were married about
1919, possibly
in Galveston Co., TX.
They were both telegraph operators.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920
shows George Gilby (age 66) born in England to English-born parents is a Poultry
Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Galveston Co., TX.
Living with him is his wife, Maria Gilby (age 54) born in Canada to Canadian and
Scottish-born parents, who is Employed.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January
18, 1920 shows Joseph P. Mc Dermott (age 42) born in New York to United States-born parents, is a
Telegrapher for the Telephone Company, and who rents his home, and is living at 614 1st,
1st Ward, City of Galveston, Galveston Co., TX. Living with him is his wife,
Jessie M. Mc Dermott (age 31) born in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents,
and is a Naturalized citizen. The Harry Forester family lives next door.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken
on January 14, 1920 shows Martin A. Gleason (age 37) born in New York to
Irish-born parents, is a married Chief Clerk in a Railroad Office, and who is
renting his home, and is living at 1028 North Main Street, 6th Ward, City of
Springfield, Campbell Twp., Greene Co., MO. Living with him are: his wife, Mary
A. Gleason (age 38) born in New York to Irish-born parents; his unmarried
brother, Joseph W. Gleason (age 20) born in New York to Irish-born parents, who
works for the Rail Road; his daughter, Sarah Gleason (age 14) born in New York
to Irish-born parents; and his daughter, Gertrude Gleason (age 12) born in New
York to Irish-born parents. Martin Alphonsus Gleason: Born July 31, 1882, in New
York City, NY; Died about November 2, 1949 in Unknown: Spouse: Mary Agnas
Unknown.
The 1921 Canadian Census taken on June 2, 1921, shows Ellen
Cullen (age 34) born in Finland to Finland-born parents, is a married Head of
Household. and
is renting her home for $20/month, and is living at 347 Wiley Street, 2nd Ward,
City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur and Kenora Dist., Ontario, Canada. Living with
her are: her daughter, Elvyn Cullen (age 13) born
in Ontario to Finland-born parents; her daughter, Gladys Cullen (age 11) born in
Ontario to Finland-born parents; her daughter, Verra Cullen (age 9) born in
Ontario to Finland-born parents; and her widowed mother, Mary Johnson (age 74)
born in Finland to Finland-born parents, and having immigrated in 1907.
Joseph
Patrick McDermott
died December 18, 1923, in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, at age 47
.
Buried
in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM
.
He was a resident of Alta Loma, Galveston Co., TX, at the time of his death.
After Joseph
Patrick McDermott
died, Jessie Munro (Gilby) McDermott
married a divorcee, William Frederick
Cullen.
William Fergus "Will" Culle
n and Jessie
Munro (Gilby) McDermott were married
August 25, 1926, in Bell Co., TX.
William adopted the two
children from Jessie's first marriage.
William Fergus "Will" Cullen
and Jessie
Munro (Gilby) McDermott Marriage Record.
Jean Carolyn Cullen
was b
orn
October 26, 1927, in Temple, Bell Co., TX.
Jean Carolyn Cullen Birth Record.
John Edward Cullen was born January 29, 1930,
in Temple, Bell Co., TX
John Edward Cullen
Birth Record.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930 shows
Wm. F. Cullen (age 46) born in Michigan to Canadian-born parents and first
married at age 42 is a Railroad Train Dispatcher owning his own home worth
$4,500 and is living at 1502 North Seventh Street, 1st Ward, City of Temple,
Bell Co., TX. Living with him is his wife, Jesse Cullen (age 41) born in Canada
to England and Canadian-born parents, and having emigrated in 1889 and a
Naturalized citizen and first married at age 29. Also living there are four
unmarried children, all born in Texas: stepson, George Cullen (age 8-6/12) born
to New York and Canadian-born parents; stepson, Ralph Cullen (age 7-7/12) born
to New York and Canadian-born parents; daughter, Jean Cullen (age 2-7/12) born
to Michigan and Canadian-born parents; and son, John Edward Cullen (age 2/12)
born to Michigan and Canadian-born parents. Also living there: Wm.'s
father-in-law, George Gilby (age 76) born in England to English-born parents and
first married at age 31 and having emigrated in 1879 and a Naturalized citizen;
and Wm.'s mother-law, Maria Gilby (age 64) born in Canada to Canadian and
Scottish-born parents and first married at age 18 and having emigrated in 1883
and a Naturalized citizen.
George Gilby
died June 4, 1936, in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age
83.
The Galveston Daily News
,
Galveston, TX, Friday, June 5, 1936
GEORGE GILBY, 83, TAKEN BY DEATH
George Gilby, 83, who had been a
resident of Galveston for two years, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the
home of a son, G. E. Gilby, 1801 18th. He was born in England on Sept. 22, 1852.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. F. Cullen of Jarrell, Tex., another son, Ralph
Gilby of Dallas; eight grandchildren; one brother, James Gilby of Canada, and
other relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by J. Levy & Bro. after
the arrival of relatives.
Leigh Larson note: Jarrell, Williamson Co.,
TX, is just south of the Bell Co., TX, line.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1940 shows William F. Cullen (age 56)
born in Michigan, and 5 years ago was living in Williamson Co., TX, and with 0
years of School, is a married Forester in a Paper Mill, and who rents his home
for $25/month and is living at 708 Seventh Street, 2nd Ward, City of
International Falls, Koochiching Co., MN. Living with him are: his wife, Jessie
G. Cullen (age 51) born in English Canada, and 5 years ago was living in
Williamson Co., TX, and with 8 years of School, and a Naturalized Citizen; his
absent and unmarried son, Joseph G. Cullen (age 18) born in Texas, and 5 years
ago was living in Williamson Co., TX, and with 1 year of High School, a Baker
for a C. C. C. Mess Hall; his unmarried son, Ralph M. Cullen (age 17) born in
Texas, and 5 years ago was living in Williamson Co., TX, and with 1 year of High
School; his daughter, Jean C. Cullen (age 12) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was
living in Williamson Co., TX, and with 5 years of School; and his son, John E.
Cullen (age 10) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in Williamson Co., TX,
and with 2 years of School.
William Fergus "Will" Cullen died
January 16, 1942,
in International Falls, Koochiching Co., MN, at age 58.
Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery,
International Falls, Koochiching Co., MN.
Raymond Zoll "Ray" Brandes and Wilhelmine
"Mimi" Petsching
were married July 11, 1946, in Tacoma, WA
.
Raymond Zoll "Ray" Brandes and
Wilhelmine "Mimi" Petsching Marriage
Record.
Jessie Monroe Gilby died
August 30, 1948, in International Falls, Koochiching Co., MN, at age
59. Buried in
International Falls, Koochiching Co., MN.
Joseph George
McDermott/Cullen and Emogene M. Miller were married October 6, 1962, at
Trinity Lutheran Church, Seattle, King Co., WA.
Joseph George
McDermott/Cullen and Emogene M. Miller Marriage
Record.
Raymond Zoll "Ray" Brandes
and Helen Dolac (Robertson) Cullen were married January 26, 1966, at Overlake
Park Presbyterian Church, King Co., WA.
The Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, King
Co., WA, Wednesday, February 23, 1966
Helen Cullen, Ray Brandes Are Wed
Mrs. Helen Robertson Cullen and Mr. Ray Brandes exchanged
wedding vows January 26 in the Overlake Park Presbyterian
Church. The bride was given in marriage by her son, Mr. Jack
Cullen. Attending the couple were Mrs. Paul Sanders and Mr.
Helmuth Albrecht. Ushers were the Messrs. Robert and Ralph
Sanders.
Raymond Zoll "Ray" Brandes
and Helen Dolac (Robertson) Cullen Marriage
Record.
David Donaldson died June
10, 1966, at Royal Jubilee
Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Buried in Royal Oak Burial Park Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada.
David Donaldson
Death
Record.
Ellen Ester (Johnson) Cullen
died November 28, 1969, at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada, at age 82. Buried in Royal Oak Burial Park Cemetery, Victoria, British
Columbia, Canada.
Ellen Ester (Johnson) Cullen Death
Record.
Jack Joseph Cullen and
Deborah Lee Vick were married October 28, 1978, in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co.,
NM. Jack was born September 20, 1951, in Solano Co., CA. Mother's maiden name is
Robertson.
The Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, King
Co., WA, Thursday, November 9, 1978
Cullen - Vick
Deborah Lee Vick of Albuquerque and Jack Joseph Cullen of
Issaquah were married October 28 in Albuquerque. The bride,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Melvin Vick of
Albuquerque, attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma,
graduated from the University of New Mexico and received her
law degree from the University of Puget Sound. Cullen, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brandes of Issaquah, graduated from
Western Washington University and received his law degree
from the University of Puget Sound.
Ronald Frederick Kolman and
Rita Ann Cullen were married May 24, 1980, at Olympic View Church, Seattle, King
Co., WA.
The Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, King
Co., WA, Sunday, May 25, 1980
Kolman - Cullen
Rita Ann Cullen and Ronald Frederick Kolman exchanged
wedding vows May 24 at the Olympic View Church. The bride is
the daughter of Joseph G. Cullen and Emogene Dolac Cullen.
Kolman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kolman of Prince
George, B.C.
Ellen Ester Johnson/Rohkonen
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (WA) - May 29, 2004
Deceased Name: CULLEN, Joseph G.
82, of Mercer Island, May 14.
Clayton Spath died January 27, 2001, in Green
Valley, Pima Co., AZ,
at age 75.
The Daily Journal,
International Falls, Koochiching Co., MN,
Monday, February 5, 2001
Clayton Spath 02/05/2001
Clayton Spath, of Green Valley, Ariz., died
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at Green Valley.
Born Nov. 15, 1925, at International Falls, he was a 1943
graduate of Falls High School. He had resided in the Falls,
Twin Cities, Palm Springs, Calif., and Green Valley.
He had served in the United States Army Air Corps.
In 1947, he married the former Jean Cullen.
Vice president and sales manager of Groves-Kelco for 30
years in the Twin Cities, he was a member of the American
Legion and Elks Club.
His wife, Jean, preceded him in death in 1997.
Survivors include a son, William G. Spath of Rhode Island; a
daughter, Janet Johnson of Arizona; a brother, LeRoy Spath;
and two grandchildren.
No services are scheduled. Cremation took place at Desert
Rose, Tucson, Ariz.
Raymond Zoll "Ray" Brandes
died July 13, 2001, in Redmond, King Co., WA, at age 94.
The Eastside Journal, Bellevue, WA,
Wednesday, July 18, 2001
Ray Brandes of Redmond died July 13, 2001, in
Redmond. He was 94. Mr. Brandes was born May 11, 1907, in
Holyoke, Colo. He attended the University of Nebraska for
two years. He moved to Seattle after being hired to help a
family move there from Nebraska. He worked as a manager at
Piggly Wiggly and Safeway before opening a camera shop in
Tacoma. He was part of a team that filmed a travelogue in
Olympic National Park and a film on the construction and
collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The Tacoma Narrows
footage is still used in math and physics classes. At the
camera shop he met his first wife, Mimi Petching, a
photography student. She died in 1963. After taking
woodworking classes during the late 1940s, Mr. Brandes
became a building contractor. He admired the architect Frank
Lloyd Wright and convinced him to design the ''Brandes
House,'' now listed on the National Register of Historic
Buildings, in 1952. The building, located on the Sammamish
Plateau, is now the home of Mr. Brandes' stepson. He later
built another Wright design in Normandy Park. In 1966 he
married Helen Cullen, whom he met on a blind date. He was a
member of the Mountaineers' Club and REI. He enjoyed
photography, mountain climbing, skiing, traveling and
gardening. He loved playing with his grandchildren, building
toys for them and teaching them to play golf before they
were old enough to go to school. He was known for his
inquisitive intelligence and his love of work. In addition
to his wife of 35 years, survivors include his stepson, Jack
Cullen, and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be
held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Emerald Heights in Redmond.
Remembrances may be made to Evergreen Hospice. Bleitz of
Bellevue Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Edward Cullen died December 19, 2014, in Spooner, Washburn
Co., WI,
at age 84
.
Buried in
Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, Washburn Co., WI.
John
Edward Cullen
January 29, 1930 - December 19, 2014
John Edward Cullen, age 84, of Union Twp,
Burnett County, WI, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014.
He was born in Temple, Texas on January 29, 1930, a son of
the late William and Jessie (Gilby) Cullen. He was baptized
and confirmed in the Catholic faith, and was proud of his
Irish heritage. John served in the U.S. Army from February
28, 1950 and was honorably discharged on March 21, 1953. He
was primarily assigned to the 881st Ordnance, HAM (Heavy
Automotive Maintenance) Company. Prior to his retirement,
John had been employed over 30 years with Honeywell Corp.
John was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Joseph
and Ralph; and a sister, Jean. He is survived by his best
friend, Janice League-Cooper. Committal with full military
honors of John�s cremated remains will be held Friday,
January 30, 2015 at 2:30PM at the Northern Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, Wisconsin. Arrangements
entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed
at www. swedberg-taylor. com.
