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Capt Jacob Byrd Cullen

Birth	:	29 Dec 1837 Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	20 May 1927 Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Crisfield Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9835230, -75.8459740
Description	:	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... Read More	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

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Where is Capt Jacob Byrd Cullen's memorial?
Capt Jacob Byrd Cullen's memorial is located at: Crisfield Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA.
When did Capt Jacob Byrd Cullen death?
Capt Jacob Byrd Cullen death on 20 May 1927 in Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 37.9835230
Longitude: -75.8459740

Family Members:

Parent

Isaac William Cullen

(1814 - 1891)

Nancy Byrd Cullen

(1809 - 1875)

Spouse

Malissa Ann Ward Cullen

(1842 - 1933)

Siblings

(1835 - 1838)

(1839 - 1922)

(1841 - 1900)

(1845 - 1871)

(1851 - 1854)

(1854 - 1857)

Children

William S. Cullen

(1860 - 1884)

Anna C. Cullen Bishop

(1862 - 1926)

Emma R Cullen Wyatt

(1866 - 1959)

Capt Charles Gardener Cullen

(1869 - 1897)

Jennie C Cullen Nealey

(1872 - 1946)

Josephine Cullen Hall

(1877 - 1955)

Mary Pearl Cullen Muir

(1878 - 1971)

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1. Crisfield Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9835230, -75.8459740

2. American Legion Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9833200, -75.8448700

3. Somers Cove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9774900, -75.8535600

4. Asbury Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9748240, -75.8347100

5. Mariners Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9897003, -75.8308029

6. Union Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9729100, -75.8344600

7. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9728760, -75.8321510

8. Nelson Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9915080, -75.8274930

9. Nelson Plot Jenkins Creek
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9667230, -75.8485960

10. Sterling Plot
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Coordinate: 37.9672470, -75.8315350

11. Somerset Memorial Veterans Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9905910, -75.8221237

12. Isaac Lawson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9745930, -75.8226510

13. James Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9615640, -75.8425480

14. Peyton Road Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9685450, -75.8247400

15. Noah Ward Cemetery
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0073460, -75.8433360

16. Byrd Family Burial Ground
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9596290, -75.8405380

17. George Tyler Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9597717, -75.8394833

18. Cullin Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9692760, -75.8207420

19. Byrdtown Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9589800, -75.8372020

20. Byrd Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9588710, -75.8371070

21. Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9577020, -75.8345526

22. Cox Family Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9990000, -75.8120060

23. Daugherty Family Plot
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0146320, -75.8359790

24. Thomas Evans Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0156630, -75.8441200