Sullivan's Hall at 358 Van Brunt was a popular meeting place of the
12th Ward Democratic Association in the late 1800s.
Michael Sullivan (dob circa 1806) and his wife, Ellen, (dob circa 1810) and their
children were born in Ireland according to the censuses. Their known children were:
Daniel (dob c 1840), Owen (dob c 1848) Dennis (dob c. 1859),
Johanna (Hanna) (dob c 1859) and Mary (dob c 1860).
Michael Sullivan kept a saloon at 358 Van Brunt street from
perhaps as early as 1872. Sullivan Hall, a local political meeting place was also located at 358 Van Brunt street.
The family lived for years at 144 Partition (later Coffey street).
Michael Sullivan seems to have run the saloon/hall until at least 1885.
In 1886 the hall was referred to as Kane's Hall.
Michael Sullivan died before 1890.
Ellen Sullivan died in 1890 and was listed as the wife of the "late" Michael Sullivan".
The 1886 map of Ward 12 shows 144 Partition as a wood frame
house set back from the sidewalk by a few feet and having a very deep rear yard.
It was mid way between Conover and Van Brunt on the north side of the street.
In 2016 it was an empty lot.
On the 1886 map of Ward 12 358 Van Brunt is show as a building with a brick
front section and a frame rear section almost as large as the front section. I was third
in from the
SW corner of Sullivan street.
1870: Ward 12,
Michael Sullivan 55, laborer, Ireland,
Ellen Sullivan 56,
Daniel Sullivan 30, porter,
Denis Sullivan 15
Ellen Sullivan 21, evelope maker,
Johanna Sullivan 18
Mary Sullivan 13, all born Ireland
1872: Saloon kept by Committeeman
Denis Sullivan and run by his brother (not named).
1875: 12th ward, Brooklyn,
Michael Sullivan Father M 55, laborer,
Ellen Sullivan Wife F 55
Johanna* Sullivan Daughter F 19, envelope maker,
Dennis Sullivan Son M 18, clerk,
Mary Sullivan Daughter F 16, envelope maker
*Hanna
1875: Political meetings were regularly held at 358 Van
Brunt throughout the year 1875. No mention of the name Sullivan.
1876: Michael Sullivan "123" Partition laborer.
1878: Sullivan, Michael lab. h 144 Partition
1880: 144 Partition street, Sullivan, Michael age 74, laborer, born Ireland,
Ellen age 69 wife, "Cowhey", Mary age 12, grand daughter
1880: Sullivan, Michael h 144 Partition
1881: October The Arther S. Hunkele Campaign Club
(Republican) met at Sullivan's Hall 358 Van Brunt
1882: August 9, Edward Sweeney age 11 was caught by Roundsman McMahon "in the act
of tapping the till in
Sullivans' saloon No. 358 Van brunt street."
Sweeney had take $1.50 which was found in his possession.
1882: A political meeting was held in Sullivan's Hall 358 Van Brunt when it was announced that an attempt
would be made to
get the increasing Scandinavian population envolved in Democratic politics.
1883: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at 358 Van Brunt, Sullivan's Hall.
1884: City Directory Sullivan: Owen stevedore h 169 Elizabeth, Dennis
B. liquors 376 Van Brunt, h 144 Partition (Coffey), Ellen widow Michael, h 144 Partition
1884:
In June 1884, 1885 Sullivan's hall was at 358 Van Brunt - a place for political meetings.
1884: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at 358 Van Brunt, Sullivan's Hall.
"The small and dimly lit room was uncomfortably crowded."
There were "1,368 persons in the Ward Association."
1884: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at
358 Van Brunt, Sullivan's Hall.
"The ward is large and its voters mainly workingmen, who will not tramp a couple of miles to a meeting".
1884: January 1884 Michael Sullivan was cited for violation of the excise law at 358 Van Brunt for
having his place open on
the night of January 20 where men were playing cards.
1884: February, Michael Sullivan's "place" was under police surveillance presumably for
violation of the excise law as the other mentioned in the article
had had licences revoked for excise law
violations.
1885: June regular meeting of the 12th Ward Democratic Association.
1885: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic
Association at 358 Van Brunt, Sullivan's Hall
The "assemblage" sat on "rather rickety seats" - attendees were
smoking including one who was smoking a "12th ward Reina Victoria"
- some members rested agains a coal box - "Mr. Sullivan" was appointed a committee head.
1886: May 30th, 12th Ward Democrats met at "Kane's" Hall 358 Van Brunt.
1886: September, Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at 358 Van Brunt Kane's Hall.
1887: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at 358 Van Brunt.
1889: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at 358 Van Brunt.
The meeting was not well attended due to heavy rain.
1890: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at 358 Van Brunt.
1891: Political meeting of 12th Ward Democratic Association at 358 Van Brunt, Sullivan's Hall.
1894: 3rd District 12th Ward polling place 358 Van Brunt "shoes"
1890: Death of Ellen Sullivan age 75 September 18, 1890 wife of
the late Michael Sullivan, 144 Partition, buried Holy Cross. "Cork
papers please copy"
1892: Sullivan, Owen, age 44, Ireland stevedore, Dennis age 32 clerk,
Hanna age 30
1900: 144 Coffey street,
Brooklyn Ward 12,
Thomas Cruise 40, head, super (cannot read) R. R., imm 1885, naturalized,
Hannah Cruise 39, married 7 years 0 children, imm 1866
Owen Sullivan 52, brother in law, widowed, imm a863, stevedore lumber,
Dennis B Sullivan 40, brother in law, single, all born Ireland, imm 1864, shipping clerk
1901: Dennis Sullivan 144 Partition, clerk.
1910:
Census - Thomas J Cruise M 43y Ireland,
wife Hannah Cruise F 43y Ireland,
Owen Sullivan M 57y Ireland,
Dennis Sullivan M 53y Ireland
Note:
There is an address connection between Michael Sullivan, Dennis B. Sullivan and Owen Sullivan.
1882 Directory: Michael Sullivan, home 144 Partition, laborer. Owen Sullivan NOT listed in Red Hook.
Dennis Sullivan NOT listed in Red Hook.
1884: Dennis Sullivan 144 Partition laborer -
2nd listing "Dennis" B. Sullivan liquors, 358 Van Brunt h 144 Partition.
Michael Sullivan NOT listed in the 1884 directory. Owen Sullivan laborer at 169 Elizabeth.
1885:
Owen 169 Elizabeth, Michael liquors h[ome] 144 Partition, Dennis B Sullivan
liquors 358 Van Brunt, h[ome] 144 Partition.
1888: Ellen Sullivan
144 Partition
Brooklyn, New York, USA
widow of Michael Sullivan
Publication Title: Brooklyn, New York, City Directory, 1888
1890: 144 Partition, Dennis B. Liquors,
Eugene 144 Partition stevedore
Sullivan siblings
- Daniel (1870 census) circa 1840
-
Owen Sullivan
Birth: c 1848 Ireland
Immigration:
Single at age 57 in 1910.
1892: Owen Sullivan 44 stevedore,
Dennis age 32, clerk,
Hanna age 30.
Death 1916: Owen Sullivan
18 Feb 1916,
Brooklyn, Kings,
144 Coffey St.
Age 69,
Marital Status Widowed,
Birth Date 1847,
Birthplace Ireland,
Burial Date 20 Feb 1916,
Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery,
Father's Name Michael,
Father's Birthplace Ireland,
Mother's Name Ellen Fitzgerald,
Mother's Birthplace Ireland
-
Dennis B Sullivan
Birth: c 1859 Ireland
Immigration: circa 1864 per 1900 census
Single at age 53 in 1910
1892: with Owen
1900: age 40, with Thomas and Hanna Cruise as a "brother in law".
1890: Sullivan, Denis B, Liquor 376 Van Brunt.
Death: 1935,
Dennis Sullivan,
10 Dec 1935,
520 Gates Ave.,
Brooklyn, New York,
Age 81,
Marital Status Single,
Occupation Chair Caner in Blind Home,
Birth Date 29 Sep 1854,
Birthplace Cork, Ireland,
Burial Date 12 Dec 1935,
Cemetery Holy Cross,
Father's Name Michael Sullivan,
Father's Birthplace Ireland,
Mother's Name Ellen Fitzgerald,
Mother's Birthplace Ireland
-
Hannah Sullivan Cruise
Birth circa 1859 Ireland.
Immigration:
1892: with Owen and Dennis.
Marriage: Thomas J. Cruise
Children: ??
- Mary
Note: Mary Cowhey born circa 1868 was listed as the grandchild of Michael and Ellen Sullivan in the 1880
census