Information supplied by Bernice Crudden in Vermont USA
(originally published in 2005)
I have been able to trace my Cruddens back to 1838 using the 1880 US Census.
Starting with my father Bernard Joseph Crudden (b1916, Wareham, MA) to his father John Francis (b. 1886, Taunton, MA) to his father James P. (b. 1863, Taunton, MA) to his father Bernard (b. 1835, Ireland). Bernard was married to Bridget A. (b. 1838, Ireland). I have no information where Bernard and Bridget A. were born in Ireland or where or when they were married.
The 1880 Census states that Bernard b. 1835 Ireland, and wife Bridget A. b.
1838 Ireland had five children residing with them in Taunton, MA.
Felix F. b. 1861 in MA
James P. b. 1863 in MA (my Great Grandfather)
Edward P. b 1865 in MA
Benjamin F. b 1868 in MA
Joseph b. 1871 in MA
There may have been other children born after the 1880 Census.
Most of my line of Cruddens stayed in the New England and New York City area of the states.
Thank you for this opportunity to participate in our Crudden website.
Bea