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Note: There were three McCully groups in Colchester County in the late 1700s. It is usually assumed that all three families originated in Northern Ireland and came to Nova Scotia with the McNutt settlers, but only one branch (*Samuel of Onslow*) is definitely known to have been in Nova Scotia before 1770. It is also logical to assume some family relationship between the three groups, but the connecting links are so far missing. For convenience, I'll call the earliest for sure heads of the three groups *Samuel and Elizabeth of Onslow*, *William and Izabella (Wilson) of Londonderry*, and *Samuel and (maybe Jane) of Londonderry*.
The Samuel McCully family detailed in Aiton's "History of Sussex" (New Brunswick) are descendants of *Samuel of Onslow*. They had children Joseph, Samuel (later of Sussex), and Elizabeth. The elder Samuel died about the time daughter Elizabeth was born, and his wife Elizabeth McCully was named an "original grantee" of Londonderry. Although the family had land in Londonderry, they probably never lived there. Most of this family went to New Brunswick, but some of Joseph's descendants stayed in the Truro-Onslow area.
*William of Londonderry* was first recorded in the 1770 census, although he was probably around earlier. He married Izabella Wilson, the daughter of other Londonderry grantees. He is likely the William McCully considered an "orignial grantee" at Londonderry, although his descendant Stacey (McCully) Culgin of Debert speculates that there may have been an elder William in Londonderry. This elder William is only known from family stories. Many of this family stayed in Colchester County, although one of the better known was Samuel, son of William and Izabella, who was a Baptist minister at Amherst, Cumberland Co. One of Samuel's sons was Jonathan, one of the "fathers of confederation".
*Samuel of Londonderry* sold his grant land in Londonderry before the final (and apparently only surviving) list of grantees was made up. He later bought other Londonderry land (actually, at Great Village), but died about 1786. His wife was possibly Jane "McCullough", second wife of Henry Hayward of Windsor, Hants Co. His three sons - William, John and Samuel - spent part of their youth in Horton, Kings County, before moving on to New Brunswick after 1810. John and Samuel were both living in Sussex,New Brunswick, during the same period that Samuel, son of *Samuel of Onslow* was living there.
Sandy Wilbur swilbur@netcom.com
"Samuel MCCULLY --- Whose ancestors came from Northern Ireland and settled in Onslow, NS during the 1770's, arrived in Dutch Valley soon after the turn of the century and settled on the farm presently owned by Lloyd Hunt. His son, Squire Robert S. Mccully, was born in 1816 and died on the homestead in 1889 after a long life devoted to the duties imposed on him as a member of the County Magistrates' Court and as an active member of the Methodist Church. Mr McCully frequently acted as lay preacher in the days when missionaries could not keep appointments on their large circuits. His four sons were well known citizens. Alonzo D. was a Methodist preacher, Frank A., a lawyer, and Oscar an eye specialist. All were graduates of the University of New Brunswick. Silas remained on the farm until he became secretay of the Sussex Cheese and Butter Company, a post he held for half a century." #1622 Robert H. McCULLY was said to be the grandnephew of Jonathan McCULLY, one of the fathers of Confederation. Jonathan was the son of Samuel and Sarah (PIPES) McCULLY, and the grandson of William and Isabella (WILSON) McCULLY. If the reference is accurate, then the line you have would descend from one of Jonathan's brothers. He is known to have had five brothers. Cyrus moved to Ontario just after getting married, and Richard died young. That leaves William, born 18 Jan 1805 but who presumably never married (that could be wrong; I know there are other errors in my source material on this family), Samuel (b. 17 Jan 1807) who did not have any Williams among his known children, and Robert (b. 28 Apr 1813), who apparently married too late to have sired anyone in *your* line, and who allegedly had William among his children who would be too young to be #5776 on your list. Consequently, it looks like Samuel or William are the only likely candidates to be the greatgranduncle of Robert H. McCully.
Adding at the start of your list, we now have. 1. William McCULLY b. 1746 in Ireland; came to Londonderry, Nova Scotia, in the late 1760s. Married Isabella WILSON, dau. of another Londonderry settler from Ireland. They had 9 children, including Samuel. 2. Samuel McCULLY b. 24 Jul 1773 Londonderry, N.S. Married Esther PIPES in 1799, who d. 22 Jun 1824 at Amherst, Cumberland Co. Samuel died in Amherst 12 Aug 1849, where he was a Baptist minister for many years. Their children were: 3. Cyrus McCULLY b. 22 Sep 1800, moved to Ontario early. 3. Elizabeth McCULLY b. 1 Oct 1802 3. William McCULLY b. 18 Jan 1805, shipbuilder; buried Pioneer Cemetery, Amherst. Allegedly never married, but a possible candidate for your line. 3. Samuel McCULLY b. 17 Jan 1807 - another possible candidate for your line. 3. Jonathan McCULLY 25 Jul 1809, "Father of Confederation" 3. Mary McCULLY b. 12 Jun 1811. 3. Robert McCULLY b. 28 Apr 1813 - probably too young for your line. 3. Ester McCULLY b. 28 Mar 1815. 3. Isabella McCULLY b. 23 Apr 1817 3. Hannah McCULLY b. 26 Dec 1820 3. Richard McCULLY b. 17 Sep 1823; d. 22 Jul 1829. 4. William McCULLY (#1 on your list) Sandy Wilbur
I've connected your line with William of Londonderry, with the actual personin one generation uncertain. 1. William of Londonderry 2. Samuel, the Baptist minister, of Amherst 3. One of Samuel's sons 4.William, the first person on your list Sandy Wilbur
!mcc042/63 268 117/19 born Cornwallis? Carpenter/House joiner
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