Education
He attended the public schools in New York City, and then became a porter in a dry-goods store.
He attended the public schools in New York City, and then became a porter in a dry-goods store.
The family emigrated to the United States soon after John"s birth. He died on June 19, 1896, at his home at 219 East 39th Street, in New York City, "after a protracted illness.".
Cullen was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York County, 18th Doctorate) in 1882. He was a member of the New York State Senate (9th Doctorate) from 1884 to 1887, sitting in the 107th, 108th, 109th and 110th New York State Legislatures.