Hi everyone,
I am trying to learn more about my Cullinan ancestry. My Great Great Grandfather was Joseph Francis Cullinan. Born 7/12/1846 in Galway, he immigrated to the US in May 1863 and settled in Jefferson, Dakota Territory. He farmed in Dakota Territory and was a businessman (had a real estate office) in Sioux City, Iowa, later. He owned quite a bit of rental property at one time in Sioux City. Upon his death in 1890, his will indicates that he left money to be send to his sister Bedelia Hughes in Galway, Ireland. I have no other information about any of his other family members.
Family legend holds that he and his siblings were orphaned when their parents were in a Buggy accident possibly in another country, since as the story goes the children were sent "back" to somewhere/Ireland where they were adopted by Lady Cullinan(e).
I just wondered if you knew of any connections. If you are on the website familysearch.org (it is free to join) you can find the "profile" of Joseph Francis Cullinan by searching on the ID number KZZT-BD2
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
Sincerely
Stephanie