I am trying to trace my Culleton family history. I have only got to my great grandfather Patrick Culleton who was born on 30 April 1893 in Ireland. I know that his father was William Culleton and they were probably from the Wexford area of Ireland. Patrick came to Wales with his parents. Does anyone have any further information that may assist me? I am stuck as to how to search further back when my ancestors came from Ireland. I would also be interested in how and why they came to Wales.

I have a couple of Patrick Culletons in the tree I have been putting together. The first was born in Co. Wexford in 1760,married to Johanna Murphy, and his grandson (also Patrick) was born in Valcartier, Quebec in 1833. I wonder if there is a connection there somehow? It seems like names seem to repeat in families so it is very possible.

Hi there,

Have you any idea where in Wexford he was born. I am happy to check the birth records here in Ireland for you when I'm at the offices again in a few weeks. My Grandmother was Anastasia Culleton from Wexford

Dear Vicky,

I was in the Register of Births and Deaths today in Dublin reseraching my own Culleton family and after seeing your post I also looked up Patrick Culleton for you.

I found his birthcert born 30/04/1893 in Clonmel County Tipperary. His Father William is listed as being a Soldier (probably posted to the Barracks there) and his Mother's Maiden Name was Mary Roche.

I didn't get a chance to look up anything else but will do when I'm back that way again.

Regards,

Lydia Furlong

Vicky:
Do you have the 1901 Wales census with the family? It doesn't help you get further back but it does have all the siblings and you may find relatives doing research. Lydia's find of Patrick's birth cert will help you search in Tipperary where there are many fewer Culletons than in Wexford.
Kate

Thanks Lydia for your help.

Regards

Vicky

Thanks for your reply Lydia.

I have had a bit of a break from researching my Culleton family history. Do you have any tips for researching immigration of people from Ireland to England/Wales? I know that William, Mary and Patrick ended up in Wales where William and Mary had further children. There seems to be some link to them arriving in Liverpool initially but I am not sure how accurate this information is.

Any information or help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Vicky