SCULLINS of ROLLINGDAM

     The SCULLINS, who now represent some six or seven generations, came from Ireland in 1824,-- except for one, John Scullin, who, according to the 1851 census, came in 1818.  I am uncertain, however as to whether or not John was an integral part of the Scullins who came to this area.  The senior member of this family seems to have been a Rose SCULLIN who died in 1852 at the age of 100-- being around 72 when she immigrated to Canada. (Husband's name unknown).

     Then there was a Patrick (aged 95 in 1871) who was about 48 years of age when he arrived in Canada;  these relationships need further clarification.

     A third generation seems to emerge as the children of John and Mary.

    SCULLIN who are reported as having 11 children;  and another family headed by Patrick SCULLIN whose children were ( in 1871):  Patrick 25; Nancy 23, Margaret 21, Martha 17, Grace 10, James 8, William 3, and Bridget 1.

    However, the family most familiar to Rollingdam citizens is that of William SCULLIN Jr. (1834-1914) and his wife Ann.  Their children were:  Patrick, (1865-1953);  Margaret, (1875-1914);  Sarah, (1873-1914); and Laura, (1880-1914).  Note-- William Jr. and his three daughters all died in the same year.  In fact, two daughters died in the same house on almost the same day.  Theirs was the home Patrick lived in and now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Herbie RAY.  ( May I mention that another William-- was William D. SCULLIN who lived in Greenoch.

    Now, returning to William Sr., --in 1859 this William deeded a block of land, to his four sons, James, Patrick, William Jr. and Alexander. Apparently this lot was finally acquired soon thereafter.  (As indicated above-- This Patrick was an uncle of the Patrick known to our generation). "Pattie's Little Hills", on the Rollingdam road were named for this Patrick.  His brother William Jr. obtained the adjoining lot to the south. Old Patrick's cellar is still in evidence on a tiny knoll to the west of the road and near the "Little Hills'.  James SCULLIN acquired his piece of land further up on the main road.  This block (a part of Lot No. 1) had changed hands several times between 1834 and 1853,-- having been owned in turn by John COTTERALL, John YOUNG, Sam McFARLANE, Nathan SMART, and, in 1853 by Geo. W. King.  Some time after this, James SCULLIN obtained this property.  James is believed to have married Mary (McCOUBREY).  They had two sons;  Charles and Elmer.  Charles married Ellen (SHANE) and they raised their family on this farm.  Elmer worked awhile in his father's Carriage and Carpenter Shop,-- then is believed to have moved to British Columbia.

     The SCULLINS originally settled up on the old "Irishtown Road", or "Irish Settlement", as did several other immigrants--  later moving down to the main road.  Many old cellars on this old road are still visible-- especially that of William SCULLIN Sr.

Written by Rev. Charles M. SMITH, Rollingdam, NB
Found in October 5, 1972 edition of the Saint Croix Courier, St. Stephen, NB.
By permission of the Saint Croix Courier.
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