Three generations of Sullivans

Possibly taken in Evanston, Illinois, shows three generations of Sullivans. Standing: son, Frank Sullivan (1876-1943); Dad, Philip J. Sullivan (1840-1915); son Philip M. Sullivan (1908-1959) and kneeling: son, Alexander A. Sullivan (1880-1956) with his son, Thomas A. Sullivan (1908-1996) about 9 months old.

Charles P. Sullivan

Photo courtesy: Dan Schattnik

Charlie, ninth child of Philip and Ellen, entered the Society of Jesus on September 3, 1905, was ordained on June 27, 1920 and died October 27, 1957 in Ohio. As a Jesuit, he taught at Campion High School, Rockhurst College and St. Ignatius High School in Chicago. 

This clipping is from an unknown, probably Chicago, newspaper, c1945.

Charlie sent the above note to the McIntyres
following his Jubilee celebrating his 50 years since entering the Jesuits

 

Sullivan Family Bible, Pages 1-2

The Sullivan Family bible is held by Sandy Sullivan, wife of the late Joseph Sullivan, son of Philip M. Sullivan.  In January, 2011, Sandy Sullivan was killed in a light-rail accident in Portland, Oregon.   The location of the Sullivan Family Bible is not now known.

Sullivan Family Bible Pages 3-4

Philip M. Sullivan, youngest son of Philip J. and Ellen Sullivan had a family bible in which is recorded much of the next generations' births, marriages and deaths of the family.  See previous posting.