Irish Policeman

[Laurel]

Is there anwhere that I can find details of a Police Constable called John Cullen born in Ireland in 1855. I understand that there were a number of policemaen recruited from Ireland. I know that he lived in Walthamstow but am not sure of which metropolitan force that he was with. I thought it might be a place to start my research of his ancestry in Ireland. Do the metropolitan police have old archives? Thanks in advance for any help.

[skippy]

Hello Laurel,

Walthamstow is in Essex.

There is a police museum which holds records dating back to
about 1840. You can contact them to see if your ancestor was a policeman
in their force.
An initial name search will not cost you anything but, copies of service
records (if found) can be supplied for a minimal feel.


http://www.essex.police.uk/pages/offbeat/o_bt_mu2.htm


Hope this helps with your search.....Good luck.


Skippy

[cabe]

Hello Laurel,
By coincidence I have also been trying to trace a John Cullen born @ 1855 Manorhamilton Co Leitrum
Ireland.He married Emma Elizabeth Young on 14th September 1878 in Edmonton.He is believed to of
joined the Metropolitan Police  1876 on 'N' division. I am waiting for confirmation on this and hopefully it will give a link back to Ireland.I am also looking for Young ,Foster,Hercock,Webb.....Have more information.......Would you be related to Robert Wright ??
               

[Laurel]

Hi Skippy,
Thanks you for your help - I have just found out that he lived in Walthamstow after leaving the force and so the Walthamstow address was a red herring - sorry. I am awaitng my registration details from www.policeorders.co.uk to find out further info. Many thanks anyway.

Hi Cabe (or should I say second cousin?),
I don't think that we have ever met but I am Bob's daughter. I have just spoken to my Dad and would love to hear of any information that you have gleaned on the Fosters, Youngs, Cullens and Hercocks. As for the Webbs, they are on my mums side of the family - not my Dad's - but wouldn't it be a spooky coincidence if we found that we were related on that side as well!!!!
Lovely to hear from you.

[cabe]

Hi Laurel,
              Will try to sort it all out and send it on in a file.The Warrant Number was 60074  for John Cullen, I wasn't able to access Police Orders  ,so Mum registered and there are a couple of files there,which we are trying to chase up,will let you know the result.
Re:Charles Saltmarsh... In 1871 there was a
Charles Saltmarsh-age 46-Head-Born Great Hallingbury  Essex
Wife Sarah-44- Daughter Sarah-11-Daughter Ester
-9-Son Thomas-14  Any good to you?
 All the best Cabe - will be in touch !

[Laurel]

Hi Cabe,

Thanks very much for that - it was very kind of you. Given me yet another direction to investigate! I will be in touch shortly - Dad has given me your mums email address.
P.S I got our 'relationship' wrong - should be 2nd cousin once removed!....
I think.....
Kind regards

Laurel

[Christopher]

Hiya Laurel,

It is possible that John Cullen was born in Ireland and joined the Constabulary in Ireland before joining the Police in England. I have borrowed a book from the library. It is by Jim Herlihy and is called "The Royal Irish Constabulary. A Complete Alphabetical List of Officers and Men, 1816-1922" The name and registration number enable you to find the service record on microfilm. These are available at PRONI, Balmoral Avenue, Belfast; the Garda Museum and Archives, The Round Tower, Dublin Castle and The Royal Ulster Constabulary Museum in Belfast.

  7220 John Cullen
11236 John Cullen
13198 John Cullen
16191 John Cullen
19668 John Cullen
34051 John Cullen
35626 John Cullen
39816 John Cullen
42548 John Cullen
44958 John Cullen
50253 John Cullen
50697 John Cullen
52497 John Cullen
56071 John Cullen
60557 John Cullen
80626 John Cullen
62923 John T. Cullen

All the Best, Chris