Cullen & Higgins Family

[MULLIES]

I am researching my great grandparents.  They lived in Moneenatieve Drumkeerin County Leitrim.  Geoffrey Cullen (great grandfather) born about 1829 died 1907 married Catherine Higgins (great grandmother) born about 1831/1832.  Catherine was alive in 1911 age 79.  Found her on 1911 Census. Their children were:  Bryan, Bridget, John, James, Mary, Catherine and Patrick (grand father).  Patrick married Bridget Fitzpatrick and they had 11 children.  Any information is appreciated.

Thanks

Mullies

[mmcpadden1947]

I suggest that you post on Drumkeeranfolk@yahoo groups.com.
It deals with all of that area & everyone is most helpful.
There are some Cullens living in that general area,not sure about Higgins nowadays.
I have seen Moneenatieve mentioned often.
Good Luck :Maura

[johnros]

The 1901 Census on the Leitrim- Roscommon website lists Jeffery Cullen in Moneenatieve townland.
 http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/index.shtml then check 1901 Census
Cullen Jeffrey(71) farmer Catherine (68)-Patrick (25)-Catherine (22) (see note below) 
Moneenatieve townland is in
Inishmagrath Civil parish
Drumahaire Barony
Manorhamilton Poor Law Union
Drumkeeran Registrar's District
St Patrick's District Electoral Division
Inishmagrath (Kilmore Diocese) RC parish
LDS films of interest:
LDS film 846364 Change of occupiers of land 1857 - 1920
LDS film 844986 Item 2 (1857) Griffith’s Valuation
78 occupiers of land at Griffith’s Valuation
LDS film 256619 Tithe Applotment records for Inishmagrath (1834)
Suggest you visit the following websites:
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=51430
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/index.shtml
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/LR_maps.html
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/MAPS/inishmagrath.html
For more details on research and maps of County Leitrim, check the “Resource County Leitrim” CD at your local library.
Note: The ages of many females increased by 15-20 years in the 10 years between the
1901 and 1911 census, due to the Old Age Pension being introduced in 1908.
.I had another look at my records and found the Civil births of
John born 11 May 1869,
Pat born 7 Oct 1871,
Catherine born 6 Apr 1874
Births registered in Drumkerran Registrar’s District.
Father Geoffrey Cullen, mother Catherine Higgins

[clairebear]

Hi

My Gt Grandfather is John Cullen, son of Jeffery and Catherine. He married Mary McNulty of Shivdelagh. Would be nice to hear from you if you are still researching.

Claire

[KathyCR]

Hi Claire,
I am responding to you last reply a few years ago. My name is Kathy and my dad was Geoffrey Cullen , son of Patrick and Bridget. Patrick , I think he was your grandfather’s  brother. We are in New York.

[aghadowey]

Welcome to Rootschat 

Unfortunately Claire, registered, posted and last logged on in 2012 so you may not get a response from her.

[ctucks73]

Hi Kathy!
Well, stranger things have happened as here I am 12 years later! My Grandmother was Bridget Cullen, daughter of John Cullen & Mary McNulty of Moonanthieve, Drumkeeran. My Nan was usually called Bridie by the Cullens and after living in England for a time moved back to Ireland, to Sligo. Patrick Cullen was my great grandad Johns brother, my Nans Uncle & Geoffrey was her 1st Cousin. How do you get in touch with me? Am I allowed to put my email on here 🤷🏻‍♀️ Claire

[Kiltaglassan]

...John Cullen, son of Jeffery and Catherine. He married Mary McNulty of Shivdelagh.

...Bridget Cullen, daughter of John Cullen & Mary McNulty of Moonanthieve, Drumkeeran.

Link to the marriage on 27 February 1919 at Drumkeeran RC Church. Fathers Geoffrey Cullen and Peter McNulty, both farmers.
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/marriage_returns/marriages_1919/09665/5504608.pdf

Moneenatieve townland
https://www.townlands.ie/leitrim/drumahaire/inishmagrath/saint-patricks/moneenatieve/

Shivdelagh townland
https://www.townlands.ie/leitrim/drumahaire/inishmagrath/drumkeeran/shivdelagh/

Three daughters up to 1923.
Mary Kate 1920, Margaret 1921, Bridget 1923

https://www.rootschat.com/links/01t18/

[ctucks73]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply to my  post - I’m not sure why though, maybe you’re sharing links I might not have? These are my great grandparents & 2/4 of my great aunts & my grandmother.
Claire