TIMELINE

Patrick McDermott was born about 1853 in Ireland.

Alice Callahan was born about 1851 in New York City, NY.

The 1855 New York State Census taken in July 9, 1855, shows John Callahan (age 35) born in Ireland, is a married alien Laborer, and living in a frame house worth $125 and is living in the 19th Ward, City of New York, NY. Living with him are: his wife, Margt. Callahan (age 30) born in Ireland, a married alien; and his daughter, Alice Callahan (age 2) born in New York.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1860, shows John Callahan (age 35) born in Ireland, and who cannot read and write, is living in the 19th Ward, City of New York, NY. Living with him are: Margaret Callahan (age 40) born in Ireland; Alice Callahan (age 7) born in New York; Richard Condon (age 17) born in Ireland; and Anna Condon (age 13) born in Ireland.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 15, 1870, shows John Callahan (age 50) born in Ireland, and who cannot read and write, and with real estate of $500 and personal estate of $300 is a Laborer, and is living in the 22nd Ward, City of New York, NY. Living with him are: Margaret Callahan (age 42) born in Ireland, who Keeps House; Alice Callahan (age 18) born in New York; and Emma Callahan (age 8) born in New York.

Patrick McDermott and Alice Callahan were married November 29, 1875, in Manhattan, NYC, NY.

Joseph Patrick McDermott was born November 20, 1876, in New York City, NY.

Patrick McDermott may have died July 17, 1879, in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, at about age 26. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows John Callahan (age 60) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents, and who cannot read and write, is a married Laborer, and is living on 69th Street, City of New York, NY. Living with him are: his wife, Margaret Callahan (age 60) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents, and who cannot read, who is Keeping House; Alice Callahan (age 18) born in New York; his unmarried daughter, Emma Callahan (age 18) born in New York to Irish-born parents, a Servant; Patrick McDermott (age 29) born in Pennsylvania to Irish-born parents, and who cannot write, a married Laborer; Patrick's wife, Alice McDermott (age 24) born in New York to Irish-born parents, who is Keeping House; Patrick's son, John McDermott (age 3) born in New York to Irish-born parents; Patrick's son, Thomas McDermott (age 2) born in New York to Irish-born parents; and Patrick's son, Patrick McDermott (age 1) born in New York to Irish-born parents.

Mary Agnes McDermott was born June, 1880, in New York City, NY.

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 Boarding at a hotel in the 1st Ward, Gilman City, Douglas Twp., Iroquois Co., IL.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows James Brennan (age 33) born November, 1866, in Ireland to Irish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1862, and a Naturalized Citizen, is an unmarried Iron Moulder, and who rents his home, and is living at 307 35th Street, Borough of Manhattan, New York City, NY. Living with him are: his widowed mother, Catherine Brennan (age 59) born June, 1840, in Ireland to Irish-born parents, and having immigrated in 1862, and a Naturalized Citizen, and with all 3 of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried brother, Joseph Brennan (age 24) born December, 1875, in New York to Irish-born parents, a Porter; his sister, Nellie Brennan (age 8) born November, 1891, in New York to Irish-born parents; and his unmarried cousin, Mary McDermott (age 20) born May, 1880, in New York to Irish-born parents.

William Fergus Cullen and Ellen Ester Johnson were married July 1, 1904, in Kashabowic, Thunder Bay Co., Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario, Canada.

William Fergus Cullen and Ellen Ester Johnson were married June 30, 1904, in Kashabowic, Thunder Bay Co., Thunder Bay Dist., Ontario, Canada.

Martin Alphonsus Gleason and Mary Agnes McDermott were married about 1904 in New York.

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 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 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 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 and Jessie Munro Gilby were married about 1919 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 renting his home and 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.

Joseph Patrick McDermott died December 18, 1923, in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM, at age 47.

After Joseph Patrick McDermott died, Jessie Munro (Gilby) McDermott married William Frederick Cullen.

William Fergus Cullen and Jessie Munro (Gilby) McDermott were married August 25, 1926, in Bell Co., TX. William adopted the two children from Jessie's first marriage.

Jean Carylan Cullen was born October 26, 1927, in Temple, Bell Co., TX.

John Edward Cullen was born January 29, 1930, in Temple, Bell Co., TX

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.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930 shows Martin A. Gleason (age 47) born in New York to Irish-born parents, and first married at age 22, is a married Insurance Broker, and who owns his home worth $10,000 and is living on Union Road, Ramapo Twp., Rockland Co., NY. Living with him are: his wife, Mary A. Gleason (age 46) born in New York to Irish-born parents, and first married at age 21; and his unmarried daughter, Sarah M. Gleason (age 24) born in New York to Irish-born parents;, who works in a Private Family.

George Gilby died June 4, 1936, in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age 83.

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 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.

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.

Raymond Zoll "Ray" Brandes and Helen Dolac (Robertson) Cullen were married January 26, 1966, at Overlake Park Presbyterian Church, King Co., WA.

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.

Ellen Ester Johnson/Rohkonen