Cullen

Hello Jen,

You could try checking the land records called the Tithe Applotment Books (1823-38) http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp  or the later Griffith's Valuation (1848-64) http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/    

The Tithe Applotment List might be of use to you, or at least interesting for you. These lists constitute the only nationwide survey for the period, and are valuable because the heaviest burden of the tithes to the Established Church, the Church of Ireland, fell on the poorest, for whom few other records survive. The information in the Tithes is quite basic, typically consisting of townland name, landholder's name, area of land and tithes payable. Many Books also record the landlord's name and an assessment of the economic productivity of the land. The tax payable was based on the average price of wheat and oats over the seven years up to 1823, and was levied at a different rate depending on the quality of land. For Parishes where the registers do not begin until after 1850, this information can be useful, as they are often the only surviving early records. They can provide valuable circumstantial evidence, especially where a holding passed from father to son in the period between the Tithe survey and Griffith's Valuation.Best regards Michael.

Another potential source could be church records. Most Catholic records are held locally - One site which might be of use is - http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/browse/ - where you can ‘browse’ an overview of available records per county. If you have any difficulty, you could try writing to the parish priest for possible assistance.

Best regards Michael

Hi Jen - just came across your post. I have Cullen ancestors from Tickerlivan if you are still searching,...
Gabrielle

Sorry I took so long to reply I have Thomas Cullen my 4th great uncle b.1823  Tickerlivan Kilkenny d. 18 April 1890 at Emu Plains Australia . His parents my 4th great grand parents Michael Cullen b. Thomastown Kilkenny 1797 d. Lancefield Victoria Australia 1882 and Mary McCabe b. 1803 Dublin d. 13 March 1855 in Launceston Tasmania and I have the same as you that they came to Australia on the Gilmore. Michaels parents James Cullen born Thomastown Kilkenny 1760 and Catherine Murphy born Kilkenny 1777 d. 1866 Cork. James Dad John Cullen born 1730 in Thomastown Kilkenny. Hope that helps Rob.