CULBERTSON, Robert^[1]

Est 1810 - 1862  (~ 52 years)

• Name	CULBERTSON, Robert
  Born	Est 1810
  Gender	Male
  Died	9 May 1862	Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire
  	Aged 52 years
  Notes	Robert Culbertson lived in a house (see photo) called Avena in Ballysodare, near Sligo, Eire. He was a mill owner (see photo) and a J.P. He had one son from a first marriage to Ellen Spencer Ashlin and then 6 children by Agnes Harvey. There was also a strong link with the LYONS family. Need to travel to Sligo and Ballysodare (Ballysadare) to try and find the deeds for the mills etc. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Robert Culbertson was in fact Robert CUTHBERTSON and that his surname was mispelt in a deed as CULBERTSON. Photo taken by London Stereoscopic Company of 54 Cheapside (12 doors from Bow church), under the patronage of Her Majesty. Has "Robert Culbertson, mother's father" written on back. From "History of Sligo" by Archdeacon O'Rorke In 1833 Mr Robert Culbertson erected a great Oatmeal Mill. He later erected on the left bank a famous Flour Mill. A great explosion occurred here in 1856, which destroyed the mill and killed and maimed many workers. The shock ruined Mr Culbertson's health, and it was due to the memory of this disaster that the large hearted and tender hearted man's health deteriorated, also the state of his mind. So much not for his own losses, but for the loss of life and limb that had befallen so many of his neighbours. Also ... About 1840 Mr Culbertson's new mill was burned down with immense quantities of oats and meal that it contained; and in 1856 an explosion took place in his flour mill - the largest and best appointed in Ireland - which blew off the roof with a stunning sound, shot sheets of flame in an instant through all parts of the building, destroyed vast stores of bread stuffs, and caused the loss of nine lives. It is supposed that this calamity was occasioned, in some way not discovered, by chemicals, which, it seems, were freely used for colouring the flour, and were kept under lock and key in a room in the mill. The person who had care of this department was absent in England at the time of the explosion. The names of those who lost their lives are, James Brennan, James Tighe, Mark Brown, John Connington, Edward Drummy, William Boyd, William Boyd, jun. (son of preceeding), William Taylor and William Smith. Those who suffered, but survived, were Edward Rochfort, Robert Mulvagh, John Brothers, Thomas Tiernan, James Carter, John Carroll and John Johnston. 22-Feb-1999 Letter from Tom Waugh with inscription on grave stone in St Johns Church of Ireland cemetery in John Street, Sligo as follows:- "Necminus Fortiter Sacred to the memory of Ellen M Culbertson who departed this life on the 18th April 1845 aged 25 years. Also of her daughter Ellen who died January 2nd 1847 aged 4 years, also Robert Culbertson Ballisodare who departed this life 9th May 1862 aged 52 years. Universally beloved and respected. Also of Agnes Culbertson who departed this life 8th October 1868 aged 46 years." Also pamphlet with In the year 1833, Mr Robert Culbertson erected the great oatmeal mill on the right bank of the river. Later, he put up, on the left bank, the famous flour mill, which for several years after its erection, supplied all the shopkeepers and bakers of County Sligo as well as many in the counties of Roscommon and Leitrim. In 1840, Culbertson's new mills were burned down, and large quantities of oats and meal were destroyed. The cause of the fire is not known, but we do know that the mills were quickly rebuilt and Culbertson continued to work them successfully. In 1856, there was a fatal explosion in the mills which blew the entire roof off the structure, killed nine men, maimed several workmen, destroyed vast stores of wheat and flour and much of the machinery. It is reputed that the explosion was caused by chemicals which were used for discolouring the flour, and which were kept locked in a room at the mill. The person in charge of this department was absent in England when the explosion occurred, and thus, it is not known how it came about. February 1853 The l70 ton Tolagazone carrying Indian corn for Robert Culbertson of Sligo and Ballisodare wrecked on the Bomore Rocks off Inishmurray. Captain and crew rescued by the Mullaghmore Coastguard. In Ballysodare church there is a handsome stained glass memorial window in memory of Robert Culbertson Esq. J.P. as well as a memorial plaque. See photos.
  Person ID	I13	Culbertsons
  Last Modified	24 Mar 2017

  
  

  Father	CULBERTSON, David,   b. Abt 1778,   d. 2 Jan 1843  (Age ~ 65 years)
  Mother	NK, Jessie?
  Family ID	F233	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	ASHLIN, Ellen Martha Spencer,   b. Aug 1819, Battersea, London ,   d. 18 Apr 1845, Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire  (Age ~ 25 years)
  Married	7 Apr 1842	Paddington, Middlesex   [2, 3]
  	Witnesses Geo. Ashlin 68 Oxford Terrace, Mary Anne James, Emma Harvey, J???? Culbertson, Anne Ashlin
  Notes	Marriage certificate shows Robert Culbertson @ 75 Connaught Terrace & Ellen Martha Ashlin @ 68 Oxford Terrace. Groom's father is David Culbertson & bride's father 1st name not shown, but witnesses were Geo. Ashlin of 68 Oxford Terrace, Mary Anne James, Emma Harvey, ? Culbertson & Anne Ashlin. Both fathers shown as merchants Marriage 07-Apr-1842 by licence at St John's Church in the Parish of Paddington in the County of Middlesex. Robert Culbertson - full age, bachelor, gentleman - residence at time of marriage 75 Connaught Terrace - father David Culbertson, merchant, to Ellen Martha ASHLIN - full age, spinster - residence at time of marriage 68 Oxford Terrace - father ........ ASHLIN, merchant. Witnesses:- Geo ASHLIN, 68 Oxford Terrace, Mary Anne JAMES, Emma HARVEY, Jessie CULBERTSON, Anne ASHLIN. Neither father witnessed this marriage (both deceased?) Was Jessie CULBERTSON Robert's mother? Was Anne ASHLIN, Ellen's mother? Was Emma HARVEY, Ellen's sister-in-law?
  Children	1. CULBERTSON, Ellen,   b. Abt May 1843,   d. 2 Jan 1847, Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire  (Age ~ 3 years)   2. CULBERTSON, Robert Spencer,   b. 9 Feb 1845,   d. 23 Apr 1894, 40 Threadneedle Street, London  (Age 49 years)
  Last Modified	10 Feb 2012
  Family ID	F6	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	HARVEY, Agnes,   b. Abt 1822,   d. 8 Oct 1868, Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire  (Age ~ 46 years)
  Married	9 Jun 1849	Battersea, London   [1]
  	Witnesses John Harvey, Helen Harvey, Adeleaide Harvey
  Notes	Marriage certificate shows:- Robert Culbertson, widower, merchant of Ballysodare, County of Sligo, father David Culbertson a merchant. Agnes Harvey, spinster of Lavender Hill, Battersea, father John Harvey a gentleman. Witnesses were John Harvey, Helen Harvey & Adelaide Harvey
  Children	1. CULBERTSON,   b. 1 May 1850,   d. 1 May 1850  (Age 0 years)   2. CULBERTSON, Louisa,   b. Est 1851,   d. 5 May 1925, Brooke House, Upper Clapton, Middlesex  (Age ~ 74 years)   3. CULBERTSON, Agnes,   b. 1854,   d. 5 Sep 1936, 'Lexden' 7 Kings Road, Paignton, Devon  (Age 82 years)   4. CULBERTSON, John,   b. 18 Feb 1855, Sligo ,   d. 18 Dec 1933, Avena, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent  (Age 78 years)   5. CULBERTSON, Ellen,   b. Est 1857,   d. 20 Feb 1943  (Age ~ 86 years)   6. CULBERTSON, Arthur,   b. 13 Aug 1858, Ballisodare, Eire ,   d. 30 Jun 1898  (Age 39 years)   7. CULBERTSON, Annie,   b. 28 Mar 1860, Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire ,   d. Between 1 Jan 1924 and 31 Mar 1924, Paddington, Middlesex  (Age 63 years)
  Last Modified	21 Apr 2017
  Family ID	F7	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Married - 7 Apr 1842 - Paddington, Middlesex Married - 9 Jun 1849 - Battersea, London Died - 9 May 1862 - Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire  = Link to Google Earth
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• Photos » Slide Show		Robert Culbertson Photocard handwritten annotation Robert Culbertson Mother's father Produced by London Stereoscopic Comp. 54 Cheapside, London (2 doors from Bow church)
  		Robert Culbertson Photo
  		'Avena', Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire Robert Culbertson's house in Ballysodare, Sligo, Eire
  		Robert Culbertson age c. 30yrs A hand tinted photograph
  		Robert Culbertson's mill at Ballysodare, Sligo Photo taken in 2003, when building unoccupied. Has since been redeveloped into apartments.
  		Culbertson Mill now redeveloped as apartments
  		Detail of stained-glass window at Ballysodare Church Detail of memorial stained-glass window to Robert Culbertson on South wall of Holy trinity Church, Ballysodare
  		MI to Robert Culbertson in Holy Trinity Church, Ballysodare, Sligo This MI beside the stained-glass window to Robert Culbertson, on South wall of Holy Trinity Church, Ballysodare
  		MI & Stained-glass window to Robert Culbertson, in Holy Trinity Church, Ballysodare, Sligo On South wall of church
  		Altar in Holy Trinity Church, Ballysodare, Sligo
  		Holy Trinity Church, Ballysodare, Sligo
  		'Avena', Ballysodare, Sligo Robert Culbertson's house in Ballysodare, Sligo

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		The Morning Post 23 Apr 1845 Announcement of the death of Helen Culbertson née Ashlin, wife of Robert Culbertson, in the 26th year of her age. Youngest daughter of the late John Ashlin of Lavender Hill, Surrey
  		Paper clipping Announcement of marriage at Battersea of Robert Culbertson & Agnes, daughter of John Harvey of Lavender Hill, Surrey
  		Marriage Certificate for Robert Culbertson & Ellen Martha Ashlin Married 7 Apr 1842 at St John's Church, Paddington Bridegroom's father David Culbertson, a merchant Bride's father Ashlin, a merchant Witnesses, George Ashlin, Mary Anne James, Emma Harvey, ??? Culbertson, Anne Ashlin
  		Marriage Certificate for Robert Culbertson & Agnes Harvey Married 9 Jun 1849 at Battersea Parish Church Bridegroom's father David Culbertson a Merchant Bride's father John Harvey a Gentleman Witnesses John Harvey, Helen Harvey, Adelaide Harvey
  		Marriage Record Richard Gordon to Tessie Culbertson Married 14 Aug 1849 at St John's Union, Sligo Bridegroom's father William Gordon a merchant Bride's father David Culbertson a merchant Witnesses Robert Culbertson & George Paul Willis
  		Marriage Record Moffat Jackson to Jane Culberton Married 9 Feb 1858 at Sligo Presbyterian church Moffat Jackson a Minister, Jane Culbertson a Lady Bridegroom's father William Jackson a Landowner Bride's father a Merchant Witnesses Robert Culbertson, John Walker Rodgers
  		Marriage Record Robert Spencer Culbertson to Anna Christian Married 8 Dec 1869 at St John's Union, Sligo Bridegroom's father Robert Culbertson a Gentleman Bride's father Robert Christian a Gentleman Witnesses M Cuthbert & Robert Christian
  		Marriage Record for William Thomas Vernon to Louisa Culbertson Married 8 Jan 1873 in the Parish of St George, Dublin William Thomas Vernon of Wine Street, Sligo, father James Daly Vernon MD Louisa Culbertson of 4 Mountjoy Place, Dublin father Robert Culbertson a Merchant Witnesses Agnes Culbertson, Richard Gordon Lun??
  		Daily News 8 May 1850 Births announcement - May 1, at Avena, Sligo, the wife of R. Culbertson Esq., of a daughter, still-born.
  		The Morning Post 18 Aug 1858 Birth announcement - On the 13th instant at Avenue Ballisodare, the wife of Robert Culbertson, Esq., of a son.
  		The Morning Post 2 Apr 1860 Birth Announcement - On the 28th ult., at Avena, Ballisodare, the wife of Robert Culbertson, Esq., of a daughter
  		The Morning Post 15 May 1862 Death announcement - CULBERTSON — On the 9th inst., at Avena, Ballisodare, Sligo, Robert Culbertson Esq., J.P., aged fifty-two.
  		The Morning Post 26 Apr 1894 – death announcement CULBERTSON — On the 23rd inst., suddenly, Robert Spencer Culbertson, 9 Pitt-street, son of the late Robert Culbertson, of Sligo, aged forty-nine.

  
  

  Histories

  History of Ballysodare Mills by Dara Gallagher

  
  

  Videos

  Video of Culbertson Row, Wine Street, Sligo, taken in 2003

  
  

• Sources

  [S6] Marr.Cert., GRO (Reliability: 3), 24 Apr 2008. [S6] Marr.Cert., GRO (Reliability: 3). [S21] Marriage Register, Volume 3 page 251 (Reliability: 2), 10 Feb 2012. Marriage registered Apr-Jun 1842 in Kensington district of London