PIONEER CITIZEN IS LAID TO REST
Funeral of Jacob B. Cullen Held Friday Afternoon.
OLD CITY RESIDENT PASSED AWAY FRIDAY
Spent Sixty Years As Vessel Commander In Bay Shipping And Coastwise Trade, And Had Unique Record. Services Held At Home.
Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Jacob B. Cullen, who died last Friday, were held at his late home on upper Main Street, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John J. Bunting, pastor of Immanuel M. E. church. Chesapeake Lodge, A. F. & A. M. had charge of the ceremonies at the grave and he was buried with full Masonic honors. Interment was made in the Crisfield cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Malissa Cullen, and four daughters: Mrs. Edward P. Wyatt, Mrs. George W. Neely, Mrs. Josie Hall and Mrs. Pearle Muir.
Capt. Jacob B. Cullen was one of the old landmarks of Crisfield, having been associated with the town since its beginning and was a pioneer citizen in every sense of the word. Jacob Byrd Cullen was born in what is now Asbury district in 1837, and is therefore 90 years of age. His parents were Isaac W. and Nancy Byrd Cullen, both members of old Somerset families, and descendants of the early settlers of this section of the county.
At the age of 17 years Jacob B. Cullen took charge of his father's vessel, the schooner "Spray" and freighted grain from York river to Baltimore. At that time the custom house was located at Deals Island, and the vessel was entered at that port. Capt. Cullen's career as a boatman, begun 76 years ago, continued without interruption for more than 70 years.
When the railroad came to Crisfield, Capt. Jacob and his father drove piling in 9 feet of water and built thereon the first business house erected in Crisfield. It was a store house located where the brick building of J.P. Tawes & Bro. now stands. They entered the mercantile business with the late Jonathan Hearn as a clerk, and two years later Capt. Jacob Cullen disposed of his half interest in the business to Mr. Hearn. Mr. Cullen Sr., and Mr. Hearn continued the business for some time with Mr. John P. Tawes acting as clerk, until upon the death of Mrs. Nancy Cullen, Mr. Cullen, Sr., sold his interest in the firm to Mr. Hearn, who formed a partnership with Mr. Tawes. This was the beginning of one of Crisfield's oldest and most substantial business concerns, which stands today as an important part of the business life of the city.
Back of the store-house which Capt. Jacob and his father built, they erected an oyster house, which was among the first in Crisfield. It was occupied by E. N. Gardner & Bro., Mr. Gardner being the father of Prof. F. E. Gardner, the former principal of the Crisfield High School.
During his long career on the water Capt. Cullen owned an interest in 53 sailing vessels. His main occupation was running freight on the bay and the Atlantic coast, and he was probably the oldest commander of a sailing vessel on his route. He enjoyed the remarkable distinction of having never lost a member of his crew or sailing vessel.
In 1855 Capt. Cullen joined Asbury M. E. church and continued as a member there until the following year, when with four other members he was taken from that church to make up the first class of Methodist Episcopals in Crisfield. They worshipped in the old Lankford storehouse located on the site now occupied by the residence of Mr. T. S. McCready until the following year, when the first Immanuel church was built. Capt. Jacob was a charter member of that church, and prominent in its organization.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Melissa Ward, daughter of the late Elisha Ward, a well-known resident of Asbury district. Capt and Mrs. Cullen celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1909, at their pretty home, "Rose Cottage," on upper Main Street.
Prominently identified with the social and business life of the town since its very beginning, Capt. Cullen was one of the most highly respected citizens of the town. He was also prominent in lodge circles, having been a charter member of the local lodge Knights of Pythias and a member of the Chesapeake Lodge, No. 147; A. F. & A. Masons. He was made a Master Mason in 1874 and was a member of the Masonic Veteran's Association.
The Crisfield Times, Crisfield, Maryland, Saturday, May 28, 1927
Funeral of Jacob B. Cullen Held Friday Afternoon.
OLD CITY RESIDENT PASSED AWAY FRIDAY
Spent Sixty Years As Vessel Commander In Bay Shipping And Coastwise Trade, And Had Unique Record. Services Held At Home.
Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Jacob B. Cullen, who died last Friday, were held at his late home on upper Main Street, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John J. Bunting, pastor of Immanuel M. E. church. Chesapeake Lodge, A. F. & A. M. had charge of the ceremonies at the grave and he was buried with full Masonic honors. Interment was made in the Crisfield cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Malissa Cullen, and four daughters: Mrs. Edward P. Wyatt, Mrs. George W. Neely, Mrs. Josie Hall and Mrs. Pearle Muir.
Capt. Jacob B. Cullen was one of the old landmarks of Crisfield, having been associated with the town since its beginning and was a pioneer citizen in every sense of the word. Jacob Byrd Cullen was born in what is now Asbury district in 1837, and is therefore 90 years of age. His parents were Isaac W. and Nancy Byrd Cullen, both members of old Somerset families, and descendants of the early settlers of this section of the county.
At the age of 17 years Jacob B. Cullen took charge of his father's vessel, the schooner "Spray" and freighted grain from York river to Baltimore. At that time the custom house was located at Deals Island, and the vessel was entered at that port. Capt. Cullen's career as a boatman, begun 76 years ago, continued without interruption for more than 70 years.
When the railroad came to Crisfield, Capt. Jacob and his father drove piling in 9 feet of water and built thereon the first business house erected in Crisfield. It was a store house located where the brick building of J.P. Tawes & Bro. now stands. They entered the mercantile business with the late Jonathan Hearn as a clerk, and two years later Capt. Jacob Cullen disposed of his half interest in the business to Mr. Hearn. Mr. Cullen Sr., and Mr. Hearn continued the business for some time with Mr. John P. Tawes acting as clerk, until upon the death of Mrs. Nancy Cullen, Mr. Cullen, Sr., sold his interest in the firm to Mr. Hearn, who formed a partnership with Mr. Tawes. This was the beginning of one of Crisfield's oldest and most substantial business concerns, which stands today as an important part of the business life of the city.
Back of the store-house which Capt. Jacob and his father built, they erected an oyster house, which was among the first in Crisfield. It was occupied by E. N. Gardner & Bro., Mr. Gardner being the father of Prof. F. E. Gardner, the former principal of the Crisfield High School.
During his long career on the water Capt. Cullen owned an interest in 53 sailing vessels. His main occupation was running freight on the bay and the Atlantic coast, and he was probably the oldest commander of a sailing vessel on his route. He enjoyed the remarkable distinction of having never lost a member of his crew or sailing vessel.
In 1855 Capt. Cullen joined Asbury M. E. church and continued as a member there until the following year, when with four other members he was taken from that church to make up the first class of Methodist Episcopals in Crisfield. They worshipped in the old Lankford storehouse located on the site now occupied by the residence of Mr. T. S. McCready until the following year, when the first Immanuel church was built. Capt. Jacob was a charter member of that church, and prominent in its organization.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Melissa Ward, daughter of the late Elisha Ward, a well-known resident of Asbury district. Capt and Mrs. Cullen celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1909, at their pretty home, "Rose Cottage," on upper Main Street.
Prominently identified with the social and business life of the town since its very beginning, Capt. Cullen was one of the most highly respected citizens of the town. He was also prominent in lodge circles, having been a charter member of the local lodge Knights of Pythias and a member of the Chesapeake Lodge, No. 147; A. F. & A. Masons. He was made a Master Mason in 1874 and was a member of the Masonic Veteran's Association.
The Crisfield Times, Crisfield, Maryland, Saturday, May 28, 1927
PIONEER CITIZEN IS LAID TO REST
Funeral of Jacob B. Cullen Held Friday Afternoon.
OLD CITY RESIDENT PASSED AWAY FRIDAY
Spent Sixty Years As Vessel Commander In Bay Shipping And Coastwise Trade, And Had Unique Record. Services Held At Home.
Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Jacob B. Cullen, who died last Friday, were held at his late home on upper Main Street, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John J. Bunting, pastor of Immanuel M. E. church. Chesapeake Lodge, A. F. & A. M. had charge of the ceremonies at the grave and he was buried with full Masonic honors. Interment was made in the Crisfield cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Malissa Cullen, and four daughters: Mrs. Edward P. Wyatt, Mrs. George W. Neely, Mrs. Josie Hall and Mrs. Pearle Muir.
Capt. Jacob B. Cullen was one of the old landmarks of Crisfield, having been associated with the town since its beginning and was a pioneer citizen in every sense of the word. Jacob Byrd Cullen was born in what is now Asbury district in 1837, and is therefore 90 years of age. His parents were Isaac W. and Nancy Byrd Cullen, both members of old Somerset families, and descendants of the early settlers of this section of the county.
At the age of 17 years Jacob B. Cullen took charge of his father's vessel, the schooner "Spray" and freighted grain from York river to Baltimore. At that time the custom house was located at Deals Island, and the vessel was entered at that port. Capt. Cullen's career as a boatman, begun 76 years ago, continued without interruption for more than 70 years.
When the railroad came to Crisfield, Capt. Jacob and his father drove piling in 9 feet of water and built thereon the first business house erected in Crisfield. It was a store house located where the brick building of J.P. Tawes & Bro. now stands. They entered the mercantile business with the late Jonathan Hearn as a clerk, and two years later Capt. Jacob Cullen disposed of his half interest in the business to Mr. Hearn. Mr. Cullen Sr., and Mr. Hearn continued the business for some time with Mr. John P. Tawes acting as clerk, until upon the death of Mrs. Nancy Cullen, Mr. Cullen, Sr., sold his interest in the firm to Mr. Hearn, who formed a partnership with Mr. Tawes. This was the beginning of one of Crisfield's oldest and most substantial business concerns, which stands today as an important part of the business life of the city.
Back of the store-house which Capt. Jacob and his father built, they erected an oyster house, which was among the first in Crisfield. It was occupied by E. N. Gardner & Bro., Mr. Gardner being the father of Prof. F. E. Gardner, the former principal of the Crisfield High School.
During his long career on the water Capt. Cullen owned an interest in 53 sailing vessels. His main occupation was running freight on the bay and the Atlantic coast, and he was probably the oldest commander of a sailing vessel on his route. He enjoyed the remarkable distinction of having never lost a member of his crew or sailing vessel.
In 1855 Capt. Cullen joined Asbury M. E. church and continued as a member there until the following year, when with four other members he was taken from that church to make up the first class of Methodist Episcopals in Crisfield. They worshipped in the old Lankford storehouse located on the site now occupied by the residence of Mr. T. S. McCready until the following year, when the first Immanuel church was built. Capt. Jacob was a charter member of that church, and prominent in its organization.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Melissa Ward, daughter of the late Elisha Ward, a well-known resident of Asbury district. Capt and Mrs. Cullen celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1909, at their pretty home, "Rose Cottage," on upper Main Street.
Prominently identified with the social and business life of the town since its very beginning, Capt. Cullen was one of the most highly respected citizens of the town. He was also prominent in lodge circles, having been a charter member of the local lodge Knights of Pythias and a member of the Chesapeake Lodge, No. 147; A. F. & A. Masons. He was made a Master Mason in 1874 and was a member of the Masonic Veteran's Association.
The Crisfield Times, Crisfield, Maryland, Saturday, May 28, 1927
Funeral of Jacob B. Cullen Held Friday Afternoon.
OLD CITY RESIDENT PASSED AWAY FRIDAY
Spent Sixty Years As Vessel Commander In Bay Shipping And Coastwise Trade, And Had Unique Record. Services Held At Home.
Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Jacob B. Cullen, who died last Friday, were held at his late home on upper Main Street, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John J. Bunting, pastor of Immanuel M. E. church. Chesapeake Lodge, A. F. & A. M. had charge of the ceremonies at the grave and he was buried with full Masonic honors. Interment was made in the Crisfield cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Malissa Cullen, and four daughters: Mrs. Edward P. Wyatt, Mrs. George W. Neely, Mrs. Josie Hall and Mrs. Pearle Muir.
Capt. Jacob B. Cullen was one of the old landmarks of Crisfield, having been associated with the town since its beginning and was a pioneer citizen in every sense of the word. Jacob Byrd Cullen was born in what is now Asbury district in 1837, and is therefore 90 years of age. His parents were Isaac W. and Nancy Byrd Cullen, both members of old Somerset families, and descendants of the early settlers of this section of the county.
At the age of 17 years Jacob B. Cullen took charge of his father's vessel, the schooner "Spray" and freighted grain from York river to Baltimore. At that time the custom house was located at Deals Island, and the vessel was entered at that port. Capt. Cullen's career as a boatman, begun 76 years ago, continued without interruption for more than 70 years.
When the railroad came to Crisfield, Capt. Jacob and his father drove piling in 9 feet of water and built thereon the first business house erected in Crisfield. It was a store house located where the brick building of J.P. Tawes & Bro. now stands. They entered the mercantile business with the late Jonathan Hearn as a clerk, and two years later Capt. Jacob Cullen disposed of his half interest in the business to Mr. Hearn. Mr. Cullen Sr., and Mr. Hearn continued the business for some time with Mr. John P. Tawes acting as clerk, until upon the death of Mrs. Nancy Cullen, Mr. Cullen, Sr., sold his interest in the firm to Mr. Hearn, who formed a partnership with Mr. Tawes. This was the beginning of one of Crisfield's oldest and most substantial business concerns, which stands today as an important part of the business life of the city.
Back of the store-house which Capt. Jacob and his father built, they erected an oyster house, which was among the first in Crisfield. It was occupied by E. N. Gardner & Bro., Mr. Gardner being the father of Prof. F. E. Gardner, the former principal of the Crisfield High School.
During his long career on the water Capt. Cullen owned an interest in 53 sailing vessels. His main occupation was running freight on the bay and the Atlantic coast, and he was probably the oldest commander of a sailing vessel on his route. He enjoyed the remarkable distinction of having never lost a member of his crew or sailing vessel.
In 1855 Capt. Cullen joined Asbury M. E. church and continued as a member there until the following year, when with four other members he was taken from that church to make up the first class of Methodist Episcopals in Crisfield. They worshipped in the old Lankford storehouse located on the site now occupied by the residence of Mr. T. S. McCready until the following year, when the first Immanuel church was built. Capt. Jacob was a charter member of that church, and prominent in its organization.
In 1859 he was married to Miss Melissa Ward, daughter of the late Elisha Ward, a well-known resident of Asbury district. Capt and Mrs. Cullen celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1909, at their pretty home, "Rose Cottage," on upper Main Street.
Prominently identified with the social and business life of the town since its very beginning, Capt. Cullen was one of the most highly respected citizens of the town. He was also prominent in lodge circles, having been a charter member of the local lodge Knights of Pythias and a member of the Chesapeake Lodge, No. 147; A. F. & A. Masons. He was made a Master Mason in 1874 and was a member of the Masonic Veteran's Association.
The Crisfield Times, Crisfield, Maryland, Saturday, May 28, 1927
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