Paul Scully
M, (9 February 1860 - 3 August 1947)
| Father-Biological* | Daniel Scully b. Aug 1831, d. 17 Aug 1902 |
| Mother-Biological* | Ellen McCormick b. 1838, d. 2 Apr 1896 |
- Family Lines
- Scully Line
Last Edited=20 May 2026
Paul Scully was born on 9 February 1860 at Albany, Albany County, New York.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He was the son of Daniel Scully and Ellen McCormick. Paul, age 4 months, appeared on the US Census of 1860 living at Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York,in the household of his parents, Daniel and Ellen Scully; living with the Doiran family.9 Paul, age 10, appeared on the US Census of 1870 living at Temperanceville (now West End Villiage), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,in the household of his parents, Daniel and Ellen Scully.10 In 1890 Paul lived at 34 Steuben Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to the Pittsburgh City Directory.11
Paul Scully, age 31, married Nancy Veronica Scobie, age 22 , daughter of Archibald P. Scobie and Mary Robinson, on 1 September 1891 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. They were married by the Rev. E. M. Hickey. Ellen Scully was one of her bridesmaids.1,12,2,3,5,7 Circa 1893 Paul lived at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.3 Paul, age 39 years, and Anna, age 31 years, appeared on the US Census of 1900 on 1122 Rives Avenue, Esplen, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.1 Paul was a day laborer in 1900.1 Paul, age 49 years, and Anna, age 41 years, appeared on the US Census of 1910 on 1524 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.13 According to the Federal Census in 1910, Paul was a railroad conductor.13 Paul, age 59 years, and Anna, age 51 years, appeared on the US Census of 1920 on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.14 According to the Federal Census in 1920, Paul was a street car conductor.14 Paul, age 69 years, and Anna, age 61 years, appeared on the US Census of 1930 on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.15 According to Rose Scully:
Paul, age 79 years, and Anna, age 71 years, appeared on the US Census of 1940 on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.16 In 1947, the year Paul died, he lived at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.4,5 Paul died on 3 August 1947 at home on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at age 87 from nephritus.2,3,4,6,7,8,17
Paul's obituary of 5 August 1947, reads:
Paul was buried on 6 August 1947 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in section S, lot 385.18,3,19,4,6,7,8,17
Paul Scully, age 31, married Nancy Veronica Scobie, age 22 , daughter of Archibald P. Scobie and Mary Robinson, on 1 September 1891 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. They were married by the Rev. E. M. Hickey. Ellen Scully was one of her bridesmaids.1,12,2,3,5,7 Circa 1893 Paul lived at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.3 Paul, age 39 years, and Anna, age 31 years, appeared on the US Census of 1900 on 1122 Rives Avenue, Esplen, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.1 Paul was a day laborer in 1900.1 Paul, age 49 years, and Anna, age 41 years, appeared on the US Census of 1910 on 1524 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.13 According to the Federal Census in 1910, Paul was a railroad conductor.13 Paul, age 59 years, and Anna, age 51 years, appeared on the US Census of 1920 on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.14 According to the Federal Census in 1920, Paul was a street car conductor.14 Paul, age 69 years, and Anna, age 61 years, appeared on the US Census of 1930 on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.15 According to Rose Scully:
"Father was a street car conductor. He often went to work at four o'clock in the morning and was seldom home on holidays. He was good matured and easy going. He was blind for the last 10 years of his life."2,5,7
Paul, age 79 years, and Anna, age 71 years, appeared on the US Census of 1940 on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.16 In 1947, the year Paul died, he lived at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.4,5 Paul died on 3 August 1947 at home on 2407 West Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at age 87 from nephritus.2,3,4,6,7,8,17
SCULLY- August 3, 1947, Paul, husband of Anna V. Scully; father of Paul V. John J., Joseph D., Mary and Rose Scully. Friends received at his home, 2407 West Carson St., near Corliss St. Funeral Wednesday, August 6, at 8:30 a.m. Solemn requiem high mass at St. James' Church at 9:30 o'clock. Members of Division 85, Street Railway Employes and friends invited. Kindly omit flowers.
Published by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 5 August 1947.17
Published by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 5 August 1947.17
Paul was buried on 6 August 1947 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in section S, lot 385.18,3,19,4,6,7,8,17
Children of Paul Scully and Nancy Veronica Scobie
- Mary Martha Scully (8 Jun 1892 - 23 May 1899)
- Paul Vincent Scully+ (11 Aug 1894 - 30 Apr 1963)
- James Stephen Scully (2 Sep 1896 - 4 Sep 1896)
- John James Scully (2 Mar 1898 - 20 Sep 1961)
- Joseph Daniel Scully (27 Feb 1901 - 29 Oct 1983)
- Mary S. J. Scully (21 Aug 1903 - 22 Jun 1985)
- Regis V. Scully (22 Sep 1905 - 3 Oct 1935)
- infant boy Scully (29 Feb 1908 - )
- Rose Marie Scully (5 Nov 1909 - 23 Mar 1998)
- infant boy Scully (5 Nov 1909 - )
Citations
- Census Bureau. 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2004.
- Eganhouse, Marilyn. Genealogical Material Relating to the Scully Family. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: manuscript, 2000.
- Feightner, Margaret Ann. Scully-Sahr Genealogy. Virginia: manuscript, 1990.
- Department of Health, Record Group. Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2014.
- Scully, Rose Marie. The Scullys. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: manuscript, November 1974.
- Scully, Rose Marie. Bobby's Family on the Scully Side. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: manuscript, 1975.
- Sehlmeier, Judith "Scullys." E-mail message from jsehl (at) xmission.com at unknown address. 27 March 2000.
- Sehlmeier, Judith "The McCormick Family Line." E-mail message from jsehl (at) xmission.com at unknown address. 28 December 2000.
- Census Bureau. 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2009.
- Census Bureau. 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Provoi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2009.
- Ancestry.com. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Directories, 1890. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2014.
- Ancestry.com Operations. West Virginia, U.S., Marriages Index, 1785-1971. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2011.
- Census Bureau. 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2006.
- Census Bureau. 1920 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2010.
- Census Bureau. 1930 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2002.
- Census Bureau. 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, 2012.
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "SCULLY" Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 5 August 1947.
- Find-a-Grave. Online https://www.findagrave.com/
- Pittsburgh Press, "Daniel Scully" Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 18 Aug 1902.