1900s
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1904 Robert Crofts Bullen Retired Bank Manger will obtained
10th March 1904 probate of will
Late of 12 Corrig Avenue Kingstown Co Dublin
Died 11th Jan 1904
Granted Dublin to Amelia Bullen widow
Effects £1492.17.0 equivalent = £85,5000.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
He leaves everything to his wife Amelia.
She is also his only executrix and guardian of his children.
NOTE
Robert Crofts Bullen (1826-1904) was the son of Robert Crofts Bullen (1797?-1851) and Susan Purcell (1801-1863).
His grandparents were William O’Brien Bullen (1771?-1825) and Catherine Harnett(1770?-27).
Robert Crofts Bullen (1826-1904) married Amelia Sophia Louisa Achenbach (1840?-1909) in 1853.
He was a Bank Manager
1905 Anne Mary Bullen will obtained
11th June 1904 the will was written
28th Aug 1905 probate of will with one codicil
Late of Salimar Gardens Peinbridge Road Acton Co Middx
Died 10th June 1905
Granted Dublin to Benjamin Hosford of Tilehurst Reading MD
Effects £566.16.6 equivalent =£ 32,460.00
SUMMARY
Bequests
1. Her mother her money invested in the Munster and Leinster Bank and the Post Office and her furniture ,Pictures and effects
2. Sister Josephine £200 of stock in the Great National Railway of Ireland.
3. Sister Wilhelmenia the shares in Railway Share Trust and agency and Company.
4. Sister Helena Gertrude 50 preference shares in London Illustrated News and the debenture held in A.H. and J Pearsons Lmt. And £37 of stock in Great Northern Railways of Ireland
5. Her clothes and Jewellery to her sisters.
NOTE
Anne Mary Bullen (1863-1905) aged 42, single, was the eldest child of William Chambers Bullen and Mary Elizabeth Tartt of Bandon
She was living with her brother William Chambers Bullen when she made her will and died
1906 William O’Hara ex Head Constable RIC
will obtained
15th Jan 1905 probate of the will
Late of Cavendish Quay Bandon
Died 14TH Nov 190 4
Granted Cork to Sarah O’Hara widow
Effects £453.17.16 equivalent = £26,000.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
He is the ex head Constable of the Royal Irish Constabulary
He leaves everything to his wife Sarah to dispose of as she thinks fit
NOTE
William O’Hara (1824-1905) married Sarah Bullen (1844-1917)
Sarah Bullen was the daughter of Abraham Bullen (1803-1875) and Sarah Wright (1814-1892) of Ardacrow
1908 Mary Eliza Bullen widow will obtained
28th April 1907 will written
21 Nov 1908 probate of will
Formerly of 6 Park Road Twickenham late of 63 Maldon Road Acton Co Middlx
21st Oct 1908 Granted Dublin to Helena G Bullen spinster
It was witnessed by Stephen and Edith Brotherwood
Effects £93.10.3 Equivalent = £ 5,300.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
Her will is extremely detailed and itemises most articles.
She leaves to her children William Chambers Bullen, Josephine, Wilhelmina, Gertrude
NOTE
Mary Elizabeth Tartt. married William Chambers Bullen(1813-1879) in 1862.
They lived in Bandon
1909 Amelia S L Bullen widow will obtained
5th May 1909 probate of will and 1 codicil
Late of 12 Corrig Ave Kingstown co Dublin
Died 12th April 1909
Granted at Dublin to Louis Bullen retired Captain and Eugene Bernard Bank Inspector
Effects £1657.1.6 Equivalent = £ 94,500.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
Bequeaths to
1. Daughter Emily Josephine Anne Jones wife of Dr J H Jones £1000
2. Daughter Amelia Sophia Lina Bernard wife of Eugene Bernard £500
3. Son Captain Louis Bullen £300 and the residue of her property
NOTE
Amelia Caroline Sophia Louisa Archenbach (1835 -1909) married Robert Crofts Bullen (1826-1904) in 1853
Louis Bullen is their son Captain Ludwig Heinrich Frederich Achenbach Bullen (1864-1915)
Eugene Bernard is her son-in-law (married Amelia Sophia Lena Bullen (1854-?)
She also had a son Robert Crofts Bullen(1865-1932) who is not mentioned in the will. He became a Roman Catholic
1911 Henry Bullen Tailor and Postman will obtained
13th Oct 1911 probate of will
Late of Glin Co Limmerick
Died 30th Aug 1911
Granted at Limmerick to Alice Bullen widow
Effects £289.19.6 Equivalent = £16,490.00
SUMMARY
His beloved wife Alice is the only executrix and the sole inheritor.
NOTE
Henry Bullen (1865-1911) was the son of William Bullen (1828?-1907) and Bridget O’Connor.
They lived in Limmerick, but William Bullen was born in Co Cork.( His parentage is unknown)
Henry Bullen married Alice Dwyer in 1896.
They did not appear to have any children
1913 Eliza Jane Bullen widow Will obtained
11th Aug 1913 probate of will
Late of Maryville Southern Road Cork
Died 14th July 1913
Granted at Cork to Alfred C Bullen accountant
Effects £46.7.2 Equivalent = £2,000.00
SUMMARY
Her son Alfred Constantine Bullen is her sole executor and inheritor.
NOTE
Elizabeth Jane Ford (1830-1913) was the wife Walter Bullen (1825-1897) of Bandon
Alfred Constantine Bullen (1864-1932) was their son
Her daughters and other sons are not mentioned in her will.
1913 William Bullen Shop keeper will obtained
17th Feb 1913 Probate of will
Late of Bridge Street and Cavendish Square Bandon
Died 30th Dec 1912 at later place
Granted Cork to Margaret Bullen widow
Effects £482.18.0 Equivalent = £20,700.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
He leaves everything to his wife Margaret Bullen.
NOTE
William Bullen(1857-1912) was the youngest child of Abraham Bullen (1803-1875) and Sarah Wright (1814-1892) of Ardacrow.
He married Margaret Jagoe (1861-1923) in 1894.
They did not have any children.
He was a Grocer and Confectioner of Bandon
1915 Wilhelmina Bullen spinster will obtained
18th June 1915 Probate of will
Late of Barford Cottage Medstead Hants
Died 2nd May 1915
Granted Dublin to Helena G Bullen spinster
Witnesses Elizabeth Marie Pzaeger ( hospital nurse) of Clifton Retreat Bristol and Emily Gertrude Ray ( servant) 63 Maldon Road, Acton, London
Effects £668.2.0 Equivalent = £28,700.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
Bequeaths to
1. Her mother £100 ( this is to go to her sister Helena Gertrude if her mother dies).
2. Sister Sarah Josephine £50.
3. Brother William Henry Chambers Bullen £25.
4. Her esteemed friend James Vivien Yorke Rattray £50.
5. Sister Helena Gertrude all her other money and effects.
6. £75 should go to her funeral.
Also comments that James Vivien Yorke Rattray esq. is holding (on her behalf) £200 shares in The Army and Navy Co operative
NOTE
Wilhelmina Bullen (1874-1915), single, was the fifth child of William Chambers Bullen and Mary Elizabeth Tartt of Bandon
1915 Captain Louis Frederick Henry Bullen Gentleman
9th August 1915 administration of estate
Late of Upland Femoy Co Cork
Died 9th June 1915
Granted at Dublin to Rosalie S H Bullen widow
Effects £54.15.2 Equivalent = £2,300.00
NOTE
Louis Bullen (1864-1915) was christened Ludwig Heinrich Frederich Achenbach Bullen .
He was the son of Robert Crofts Bullen (1826-1904) and Amelia Caroline Sophia Louisa Archenbach (1835 -1909).
He married Rosalie Sarah Hyde Perrot in 1914.
They did not have any children
1917 Emily Bullen spinster will obtained
26th Sept probate of will
Late of 45 Halford Road Richmond Surrey
Died 13th Aug 1917
Granted Dublin to William H Corker solicitor
Effects £234.3.2 Equivalent = £10,000.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
Bequeaths everything to her sister-in-law, Jessie Elizabeth Bullen, widow of her brother Richard Bullen.
NOTE
Emily Bullen (1833-1917) is a daughter of Dr Denis Brenan Bullen (1802-1866) and Ellen Marie Power (1804-1880) of Cork City.
She and her sister Francis moved to England after the death of their father
1917 Margaret Bullen widow will obtained
Written 3rd July 1914
Proved 19th April 1917
Formley of Dundalk and late of 11 Park Street Bath
Died 25th Dec 1916
Probate granted at Bristol 7th March 1917 to Martha MS Bullen spinster and Emily A Shekleton
Resealed Dublin
Effects in Ireland £264.10.3 equivalent = £11,300.00
Effects in England £387.16.4 equivalent = £16,600.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
Everything, including 3 houses in Roden Place ,Dundalk, is left to her daughter Martha Magarite Skekleton Bullen
NOTE
Margaret Skekleton (1850-1916) married Robert Crofts Bullen (1850-1916) in 1874.
Martha M S Bullen (their daughter) became a nun.
Emily A Skeleton is her Cousin
1917 William Bullen will obtained
2nd April 1917 written
30th July probate of the will
Late of King Street Cork
House owner
Died 23rd May 1917
Granted to Frances Bullen spinster
Effects £28.14.8 Equivalent = £ 1,200.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
He bequeaths
1. To his daughter Frances Bullen his dwelling house and premises at 42 King Street Cork City, but she has to pay £700 for the mortgage to Daniel Hegarty
2. To his son William Bullen the premises at 43 and 44 King Street Cork City, but he has to pay the balance of the mortgage
His son and daughter must equally share debits and funeral.
NOTE
This is William Bullen (1850/1-1917)
He is the son of William Bullen (1801-1881) and Catherine Sullivan (1792?-1872).
1918 Sarah O’Hara widow will obtained
Cavendish Quay Bandon Co Cork
Will proved 3rd March 1918
SUMMARY OF WILL
Sole Executrix daughter Mary Elizabeth O’Hara
Bequeaths
1. Son William Abraham Bullen O’Hara to have the interest in the 3 properties she owns and all the contents of the house
2. Grandson Henry William Bullen Eakin £53.
3. Daughter Anne Bullen Eakin a feather bed, but no linen whatsoever and £10
4. Granddaughter Elizabeth Sarah Harte £5.
5. Daughter Mary Elizabeth O’Hara is to inherit everything else
NOTE
Sarah Bullen( 1844-1917) is the daughter of Abraham Bullen (1803-1875) and Sarah Wright (1814-1892) .
She married William O’Hara in 1863
1918 John Bullen accountant will obtained
North Abbey Square North Mall Cork
Proved 12th July 1918
SUMMARY
His wife Minnie (Mary) Bullen is his sole executrix and inheritor.
Will written March 31st 1918
NOTE
John Bullen’s (1847-1918) parentage is unknown.
He married Mary O’Sullivan (possibly in New York) about 1870.
They had 11 children and lived in Cork City
1922 Mary Bullen administration papers
Of Cortenbergh Brabant Belgium
3rd March 1922 Cork Administration
NOTE
The administration papers were not implemented until 1935 .
It is likely that Mary Bullen was a nun.
Her family are unknown
1924 Thomas Bullen Gentleman Administration Letters
13th June Administration of estate
Late of Mill Street Clonakilty Co Cork
Died 15th February 1924
Granted at Cork to Anne Bullen spinster
Effects £5.00 equivalent = £150.00
NOTE
Thomas Bullen (1852-1927) is the son of Abraham Bullen (1803-1875) and Sarah Wright (1814-1892).
He was single and lived with his single sister Anne Bullen at 8 Mill Street, Clonakilty.
1926 Helena G Bullen spinster Will obtained
5th October probate of will
Late of 6 Alexander Villa Brighton Sussex
Died 8th May 1926
Granted at Dublin to Sarah J Bullen spinster
Effects £40.8.1 Equivalent = £1,370.00
SUMMARY
Sister Sarah Josephine Bullen of 39 Oakley Crescent Chelsea SW and 93 Marina St Leonards on Sea Sussex to be sole executrix
Bequeaths to
1. Sister Sarah Josephine Bullen: all wearing apparel, silver, jewellery and £100 invested in Great Western Rail Ordinary Shares
2. Nurse Amy Wood of 6 Alexander Villas, Brighton, Sussex: £100 invested in Great Western Rail Ordinary Shares, all furniture and her wrist watch
3. Norman Clinton Chambers Bullen of 120 Mortlake Road Kew Gardens Surrey : £50 invested in Great Western Rail Ordinary Shares to be used to help him in his profession and her crest ring which is to be handed down to his children
4. All money in Post Office Savings Bank to be divided between Nurse Amy Wood and Norman C Chambers Bullen
5. Her slave bangle she would like to be left on her arm
6. £50 from the Great Western Shares to pay her funeral expenses
NOTE
Helena Gertrude Bullen (1876-1926) is the daughter of William Bullen (1813-1879) and Mary Elizabeth Tartt (1836-1908) of Bandon
Norman Clinton Chambers Bullen (1909-1947) is the son of her brother Captain William Henry Chambers Bullen OBE (1874- 1945) and Flora Clinton Purdy.
1927 Anne Bullen spinster will obtained
18th March 1927 Probate of the will
Formerly of Mill Street and late of South Ring both Clonakilty Co Cork
Died 14th Dec 1926
Granted Cork to Elizabeth Bateman married Woman
Effects £653.9.9 equivalent= £22,000.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
Written 20th February 1900
Bequeaths
1. Nephew Abraham James Bullen £100
2. Brother Thomas Bullen £100
3 Niece Elizabeth Holland- the remainder
NOTE
Anne Bullen (1854-1926) is the daughter of Abraham Bullen (1803-1875) and Sarah Wright (1814-1892) of Ardacrow
Her Brother Thomas and Nephew Abraham James Bullen had died by the time this will was proved.
Elizabeth Holland is the daughter of Anne Bullen’s sister Elizabeth Bullen who married Thomas Holland in 1866.
Elizabeth Holland married Joseph Bateman in 1907
This will was also proved in England because she had assets there
1929 Alice Bullen widow will obtained
6th July probate of will
Of Glin Co Limmerick
Died March 20th 1929
Granted at Limmerick to Daniel Murphy secretary
Effects £853.14.11 equivalent = £28,500
SUMMARY
Bequeaths
1. The 2 houses she owns in Glin are to be sold to the present tenant for £650
2. £15 to given to the church for various Masses
3. £100 to be given to Mary Anne Halloran (nee Bullen) of Lootland /Cootland Maine USA
4. Gold watch to Miss Dayer, Eacorn Road, Boston USA
5. Remained and her candlesticks to her sister Julia O’Dounghue of 55 Halifax Street Adelaide Australia and to her daughter Ellen O’Donoghue
NOTE
Alice Dwyer (1860-1929) married Henry John Bullen(1865-1911) in 1896.
They did not appear to have any children.
Henry John Bullen is the son of William Bullen (1828?-1907) and Bridget O’Connor (1831-1891).
William Bullen was born in Cork, but his parentage is unknown.
1930 Henry Bullen labourer letters of administration
31st January 1930 administration of estates
Late of Camphire Cappoquin Co Waterford
Died 25th September 1925
Granted at Waterford to Patrick Bullen labourer
Effects £12.00 equivalent = £400.00
NOTE
Henry Bullen(1838-1924) married Margaret Burke in 1865.
Most of their children emigrated to Mass. USA.
Henry Bullen’s parents are George Bullen and Honora Barrett (or Barry) who married 1830 in Waterford.
George Bullen’s parents are probably William O’Brien Bullen ( 1771?) and Catherine Harnett(1770?-1827) of Ballythomas Co Cork
Patrick Bullen is the son of Henry and Margaret Bullen
1932 Robert Crofts Bullen Vetinary Surgeon
30th November administration of personal estate
Late of 59 Howth Road Dublin
Died 30th October 1932
Granted at Dublin to Bridget Bullen spinster
Effects £44.0.0 equivalent = £1,500.00
NOTE
Robert Crofts Bullen(1865-1932) is the son of Robert Crofts Bullen (1826-1904) and Amelia Caroline Sophia Louisa Archenbach (1835 -1909).
He married Bridget Lincoln(1874-1929) in 1895
Bridget Bullen ( Spinster- executor) is his daughter born 1903
1932 Alfred C Bullen Accountant will obtained
8th March 1917 will written
12th April 1932 probate of will
Late of Arun Cottage Mountmellick Queens Co.
Died 12th February
Granted at Dublin to Augusta M Bullen spinster
Executors originally Selina Jane Bullen (sister) and Dr Frederick Charles Bullen of Ty Newydd, Cwmaman, Aberdare, Wales ( brother) but on 4th August 1930 he makes Augusta Maude Bullen (Sister) his sole executrix
Effects £660.6.7 equivalent = £22,000.00
SUMMARY
Bequeaths everything to his sisters Selina Jane Bullen, Annette Elizabeth Bullen, Augusta Maude Bullen
NOTE
He is the single son of Walter Bullen (1825-1897) and Elizabeth Jane Ford(1830-1913) of Bandon
Note he doesn’t include in his will his brothers Dr John Welply Bullen and Dr William Arthur Bullen
1934 Janet Bullen married woman
14th August 1934 administration of estate
Late of Clonmore Terrace Tralee Co Kerry
Died 1st July 1934
Granted Cork to William J Bullen Traveller
Effects £135.0.0 equivalent = £5,000.00
NOTE
Janet Marie Walker (1875-1934) married William Joseph (1872-1953) in 1902.
William Joseph Bullen is the son of John Bullen (1841-1881) and Elizabeth Anne Smith of Bandon.
John Bullen is the son of Abraham Bullen and Sarah Wright of Ardacrow
1935 Rosalie Sarah Hyde Bullen Widow
13th May 1935 probate of will
Late of Uplands Femoy Co Cork
Died 25th November 1934
Granted at Cork to Annie R I Perrot spinster and Frederick H Hall solicitor
Effects £1367.6.11 equivalent = £50,500.00
NOTE
Rosalie Sarah Hyde Perrot married Louis Bullen (1864-1915) in 1914.
They did not have any children.
Louis Bullen was the son of Robert Crofts Bullen (1826-1904) and Amelia Caroline Sophia Louisa Archenbach (1835 -1909).
1935 Mary Bullen spinster
15th July 1935 administration of unadministered estate (see previous)
Formerly of Co Cork Late of the Institute of St Joseph Erps Belgium
Died 12th February 1917
Granted at Dublin to Michael Dorgan and Frederick H Hall solicitors
Former grant March 3rd 1922
Effects £196.1.8 (limited)
NOTE
See 1922. Unable to identify which family she belongs to
1935 Margaret Bullen widow Will obtained
25th October 1927 written
15th Oct probate of will
Late of Camphire Capooquin Co Waterford
Died 11th Nov 1927
Granted to Patrick Bullen fisherman
Effects £5.0.0 equivalent = £150
SUMMARY
She bequeaths all her possessions and her share in the assets of Patrick Carthy (deceased) to be equally divided between her son Patrick Bullen and daughter Julia Sullivan
She is unable to sign the will and puts her mark (due to disability)
NOTE
Margaret Burke (1843-1929) married of Henry Bullen (1838-1924) in 1865.
Most of their children emigrated to Mass. USA.
Henry Bullen’s parents are George Bullen and Honora Barrett(or Barry) who married 1830 in Waterford.
George Bullen’s parents are probably William O’Brien Bullen ( 1771?) and Catherine Harnett(1770?-1827) of Ballythomas Co Cork
Although she died in 1927 the will wasn’t proved until 1935
1937 Selina Jane Bullen spinster will obtained
23rd July probate of will
Late of 1 Sutton Villas Dargle Road Bray Co Wicklow
Died 3rd April 1937
Granted to Augusta M Bullen spinster
Effects £192.0.0 equivalent = £7,100.00
SUMMARY OF WILL
Her sister Augusta Maud Bullen is her only executrix and inheritor.
NOTE
Selina Jane Bullen (1862-1937) is the daughter of Walter Bullen (31.12.1825-1897) and Elizabeth Jane Ford (1830-1913) of Bandon
1940 Mary Bullen widow
26th January administration of Estate
Late of 9 Abbey Square North Mall Cork
Died November 2nd 1939
Granted at Cork to Aileen O’leary widow
Effects £280.13.2 equivalent =£8,000.00
NOTE
Mary Sullivan (1851-1939) married John Bullen(1847-1918).
John Bullen’s parentage is unknown
1948 Norman C C Bullen Gentleman
3rd Nov administration of estate
Late of Haydock Lodge Newton-Le-Willows Lancashire
Died 31st October 1947
Granted to Norman Purdy Civil Servant
Effects £120.0.0 equivalent = £3,100.00
NOTE
Norman Clinton Chambers Bullen (1909-1947) is the son of Captain William Henry Chambers Bullen OBE (1874-1945) and his 1st wife Flora Clinton Purdy (1877-1933)
Captain William Henry Chambers Bullen’s parents were William Bullen (1813-1879) and Mary Elizabeth Tartt (1836-1908) of Bandon.
Norman Bullen was single
1948 Augusta M Bullen spinster will obtained
Nov 2nd. Probate of the will
Late of River View Main Street Bray Co Wicklow
Died Sept 11th 1948
Granted Dublin to Ralph T Walker solicitor
Effects £336.10.10 equivalent = £9,500.00
SUMMARY
Written 6th August 194
Executor Ralph Joseph Walker solicitor
Bequeaths
1. Emily Jewell £50
2. Dorothy Kent the remainder
NOTE
Daughter of Walter Bullen (1825-1897) and Elizabeth Jane Ford (1830-1913) of Bandon
1958 Mary Emily Bullen will obtained
19th March 1956 written
Of Castlewhite, Western Road, Cork
Died 25th August 1958
Granted Oct 8th 1958 to George Russell Solr.
Witnesses Ruth L Tidridhe ( spinster) of 28 South Mall Cork and Josephine Cronin 26 South Mall Cork Typist
Effects £255.0.0 equivalent £ 4,422.00
SUMMARY
Bequeaths
1 George A Russell Solicitor £100.
2. Rev Edgar P Mills of St Finnibars Cathedral Cork £50.
3. The remainder to Lapp’s Charity Cork and St Finnibars Cathedral
NOTE
Unable to indentify