1852
Michael Cullinan, father to Kelleen Lillian Cullinan-Curran, was born on 2nd August in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland. His parents were James Cullinan and Johanna Feighery.
31 March 1874
At the age of 21 Michael Cullinan emigrates (with his sister, Bridget) to Australia from England – aboard The Glenlyon which is a 1300 ton fully rigged ship.
The ship carries 21 other passengers. The trip to Outer Harbour in Adelaide, South Australia takes 13 weeks. (Source: Doug Curran – The Family History of James Cullinan), arriving on July 3rd, 1874.