Joseph P. Cullen

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Joseph P. Cullen

Boonton, New Jersey, is possessed of an unusual number of young men of character and ability, who calling her their birthplace, have made her also the scene of their later activities, both domestic and those pertaining to their business and professional careers. It might well be a matter of pride for her to point to the many sons who have achieved their measure of success within the precincts of their home community, and to none should she point more appropriately than to Joseph P. CULLEN, who has made for himself an important place in the political and business affairs of the community.

Mr. CULLEN was born in Boonton, February 28, 1870, son of Patrick and Mary (BOYLAN) CULLEN. His parents were both natives of Ireland, but had been married in England in 1856, and came directly to the United States, where they settled in Boonton and have since lived. Mr. CULLEN Sr., was in earlier life a farmer and iron worker, but now lives retired. Mrs. CULLEN died n 1900. To them were born eight children:

John;
Margaret, deceased wife of John DOLAN;
Mary, now a trained nurse;
Bridget, wife of A. D. McCORMACK;
Henry;
Edward;
Joseph P.;
James.

Joseph P. CULLEN gained his education in the Boonton public schools, later pursued a course in the Sprague Law School, Sheldon School of System and Spelling and a course in stenography. Later he took a position as bookkeeper in the office of a silk mill. He was always a student of music at home, however, and finally started in business for himself by opening a music store which is now a thriving concern. He is an expert piano tuner as well as an accomplished musician, and has given much time and attention to band music, and for many years he was a band master. Mr. CULLEN’s interest and activity in local politics has been of long standing. He is a Democrat, and has served his town for nine years in the office of assessor. In 1911 he was appointed journal clerk of the state house of assembly, and he now holds the same office in the state senate. He has also served in the town council. In 1914 he was appointed postmaster of Boonton by President Wilson. He is a member of the G. F. and of the A. O. H.

Mr. CULLEN was married in 1898 to Christine R. RINGLEIB, a daughter of Theodore and Bridget (COLLINS) RINGLEIB, of Boonton. To Mr. RINGLEIB and his wife have been born four children besides Mrs. CULLEN:

William;
Mary, wife of John GINDER;
Catherine, wife of Martin GINDER;
James.

Mr. and Mrs. CULLEN are members of the Catholic church.

This biography was transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003).