Soraghan Farm 2011

Soraghan Farm 2011
Patrick Soraghan/Sullivan Farm, Dennbane, Co. Cavan, 2011

About Patrick Sullivan and Rose Leddy

About Patrick Sullivan and Rose Corcoran

Not much is known about Patrick Sullivan except that he lived in Dennbane/Denbawn, Denn Parish, County Cavan, Ireland. Records have been located which express the Sullivan last name with the Soraghan/Soroghan/Sorohan spelling. His wife, Rose (c1804-1874), is identified in various documents as having the maiden name of Leddy, McCabe and/or Corcoran. However, it is believed her maiden name was Corcoran. She also is from Ireland, most likely Drumbarry, Co. Cavan. They had at least 11 children, many which immigrated to the US. The children include: Mary (died before 1915 probably in Ireland); Rose Sullivan (died before 1915 probably in Ireland); Michael (c1829-1915); Ellen (c1830-1900); Thomas (c1831-a1901&b1911 in Ireland); James (c1931-1898); Patrick (c1831-1881); Andrew (c1833-1881); Peter F. (c1838-1896); Philip J. (1840-1915) [See also the Sullivan/Connor Genelaogy Blog]; and Matthew (1841-a1916). It is believed that neither Patrick nor Rose immigrated but lived and died in Ireland.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

James Sullivan (1830-1898) Calvary Cemetery Graves

 James Sullivan (1830-1898) is the son of Patrick Sullivan (c1794-1876) and Rose Corcoran (c1805-1874).

Although I knew James Sullivan (1830-1898) was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, Illinois, I never visited the grave site until a couple of months ago.

The family is buried in Section S, Block 17, Lot S22. The plot (20' x 16') was bought by James Sullivan on March 18, 1892.


James Sullivan (1830-1898) and Ann (McGivney) Sullivan (1836-1915)


Andrew W. Sullivan (1866-1964) Son of James and Ann.

Chauncey (Edmund) Sullivan (1890-1900), Son of Peter
Sullivan (1858-1914) and Margaret McCarthy (1864-1924)

Donald Sullivan (1913-1914) Son of Joseph Sullivan
(1877-1962) and Grace Pomeroy (1882-1919)

Dr. Francis J. Sullivan (1873-1943) Son of James and Ann


James M. Sullivan (1863-1892) Son of James and Ann


Mary A. Sullivan (1860-1925) Daughter of James and Ann


Michael H. Sullivan (1867-1958) Son of James and Ann

Owen Sullivan (1869-1922) Son of James and Ann

Peter J. Sullivan (1858-1914) Son of James and Ann

Rose E. Sullivan (1862-1937) Daughter of James and Ann

Baby Graser (1916-1916) Child of Agnes Sullivan (1880-1964)
E. A. Graser

Thomas P. Sullivan (1856-1936) Son of James and Ann



The plot contains 14 graves with 13 flat grave stones (James and Ann's stone is combined into one)
Photographed by Elaine M. Beaudoin, December 21, 2020.

Also on the grave card is printed "Adele Sullivan visited Calvary 5-23-72. All Children of purchaser are deceased. Adele is one of many (6) grandchildren. Expects to be interned in the family lot as a ? and heir."  Adele is the grandchild of James and Ann, daughter of Michael H. Sullivan and Mary McNulty. Adele died October 15, 1992 at the age of 93. Her death notice states she is buried in Calvary Cemetery. To the best of my knowledge, Adele is not been buried in this plot.