John J. Sullivan Sullivan J.P., K.P.M

     John J. Sullivan Sullivan J.P., K.P.M was born on 7 August 1846 at Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador.^1,2,3 He was the son of Florence Michael Sullivan and Ann Hanlon. Johnmoved to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, as a young man. He was educated there and entered the baking trade.^2,1 In May 1871 at St. John's,John was the third man to join the police force, then under the command of Inspector Foley. He Rose quickly through the ranks, and attained the rank of Acting Sergeant in November, 1871. Swiftly gaining the attention of his superiors through his devotion to duty he attained the rank of Sergeant, November, 1872. He achieved promotion again to the rank of Second Class Head Constable in 1875.^1,2

John J. Sullivan Sullivan J.P., K.P.M, age 27, married Annie Ellen Donaghue, daughter of Thomas Donaghue and Ellen McLaughlain, on 19 April 1874 at St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. They were married by the Rev. T. McGrath.^1,4 In 1892, he was appointed on of the Fire Commissioners and was mainly responsible for the formation of the St. John's Fire Constabulary.²

John J. Sullivan Sullivan J.P., K.P.M, age 49, married Mary Ellen McCourt, daughter of Phillip McCourt and Annie Ellen Donaghue, on 16 February 1896 at the St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.^5,4 John J. Sullivan Sullivan J.P., K.P.M was retired in September 1917 at St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, and was awarded the King's Police Medal.² He died on 17 October 1918 at St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, at age 72.^2,3 John's obituary was published on 19 October 1918.² John was buried on 20 October 1918 at Belvedere Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.^2,3

Full review completed: 25 March 2026.