James Mullen Family

James Mullen and his wife Mariah Louisa McClary Mullen.  James and Mariah were married in Scioto County, Ohio.  James fought in the Civil War.  Per his obit, they left Ohio for Cass Co., Nebraska in 1888. 

He is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Weeping Water.

Obituary

James Mullen

The subject of this sketch, James Mullen, was born in Adams County, Ohio, October 18th, 1829.

He was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Snuke, June 18th 1848. To this union four children were born, one son and three daughters.

On March 18th 1862 he suffered the loss of his companion being left with his children and an aged mother to care for.

On July 24th 1863, in Scioto County, Ohio, he was united in marriage to Louisa McCleary. To this union seven children were born, three sons and four daughters. Two days after this marriage he enlisted in Company F of the Heavy Artillery and committed the care of his children and mother to his young bride, while he should go to fight for his Country.

On July 25th 1865 at Knoxville, Tennessee, he was honorably discharged from the Army.

In the fall of 1865 he removed with his family from Ohio to Cass County, Nebraska and for the past twenty-two years has made his home in Weeping Water.

In early life he became a minister of the gospel serving in the Christian Church and gave much time while living in Ohio to the ministry of the Word and after coming to Nebraska he still on occasion gave himself to the preaching of the Gospel.

On Sunday, April 21st, 1918, his summons came and he quietly and peacefully passed away, aged 88 years, 6 months and 3 days.

Departing he leaves to follow on, his wife, the son of his first union, namely, Daniel Mullen of Otway, Ohio, his son George of this city, two daughters namely, Mrs. Anna Wilson of South Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Dollie Duffield of this city, twenty-three grandchildren, eight other great grand children, other relatives and many friends.

Father Mullen lived beyond the allotted span of life, his years numbering four score and eight. He rests in peace.

Funeral services which were in charge of Rev. W. F. Haskins of the M. E. Church were held at the Mullen home Thursday P.M. at two o'clock.

Relatives who attended the funeral from a distance were: the daughter, Mrs. Anna Wilson and her three daughters, two sons, Ben and Arthur Aullan, the former grandson coming from Camp Funston, where he is in the service.

Weeping Water Republican - April 25, 1918

Contributed by: Nancy Rotonda

Transcribed by: Frances Cooley

 Pioneer Woman Called

Mrs. Maria Louise Mullen passed away at her home in Weeping Water on last Monday evening, after a lingering illness, and of which she suffered a great deal.

She had made her home with her son, George Mullen, since the death of the father some seven years ago. The son had made a good living for the mother, as he could and which was duly appreciated by the mother.

She was a widow of a veteran of the Civil War and was receiving a pension, which assisted in the living of her and her son.

The funeral was held last Tuesday and interment made at the city cemetery.

Mrs. Mullen affiliated with the Methodist Church, the funeral being preached by the minister of the Methodist Church.

Plattsmouth Semi-Weekly Journal - February 14, 1929

Contributed by: Nancy Rotonda

Transcribed by: Frances Cooley