Patrick reportedly came to America, along with his brother Dennis in the early 1850's. I'm guessing they were preceded over by brother "Wild Bill" or all three arrived before 1849 (when Bill was killed). Patrick reportedly learned his trade as blacksmith (according to Virginia Rowden), in England, before coming to America.
County Galway has no record of a marriage between Patrick and his first wife, Bridget Cummings -- so it's possible they were married on the ship or in America.
He worked for the Frisco Railroad in the 1860's and again in 1883. He homesteaded (one story) or bought his land from the rail road and worked the farm until his death. Land records at the county courthouse in Steelville, Crawford Co., MO.
His property is owned by a 93 year old granddaughter, Virginia (Forester) Rowden (*see notes, Virginia Margaret Forester). The title was quite a mess when she and her mother (Bridget (Mullen) Forester) acquired the property; took awhile to get it all straightened out. Part of Virginia's home is Patrick's old home. A grandson, 90 year old Jim Mullen, says the original home was 'built down in the bottom' and later moved up on the hill. Virginia and late husband, Charles Rowden, built their home on and around Patrick's home. Jim says one should "go down and see the old home place". Patrick's well, he dug, is still there. Not sure what one would see, but, I am going to go peek at it, if it's okay with Virginia's family (she has Alzheimers).
There is a story around his first wife's death, during the Civil War. It is said that Patrick hid in the leaves along the banks of Lick Creek, during the day and fed/provided for his family at night. It wasn't his war, plus he had three little girls and a pregnant wife to take care of. Anyway, when Bridget (Cummings) went into labor, "they" wouldn't let him send for a doctor (whoever "they" were). Assuming and probably rightly so, there were complications with the delivery, she died along with the baby boy (reportedly a boy). Not known if the baby was a stillbirth or died after delivery. Patrick reportedly buried Bridget and the infant 'on' the banks of Lick Creek -- there will never be proof of this, of course. Story told by Virginia Rowden. Wayne Mullen (a great-grandson) backs it up as being very similar to one his father told to him.
Patrick's second wife's father's farm adjoined his, 'upriver'. So, they were neighbors. He married Catherine Davis just 23 days after Bridget died. War time and three little motherless girls most likely called for quick, drastic measures.
It is said that both of Patrick's wives are buried in Lick Creek Cem., (Hwy. PP, rural Cuba, Crawford Co., MO) and he is buried, alone in Sacred Heart Cem., (rural Leasburg, Crawford Co., MO). Well, there is the story that Bridget was buried 'on the banks of Lick Creek', plus both wive's names are on two sides of Patrick's four-sided head stone, in Sacred Heart...so, your guess is as good as mine on that one.
On Patrick's property was a copper ore mine (now owned by Virginia). The following papers can be found at the county courthouse in Steelville, Crawford Co., MO: pertaining to Patrick buying and selling property and his leasing of the mine to D. L. Clymer:This Indenture, Made on the 28th day of May A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty one, by and between Samuel S. Vaughn and Emma Vaughn, his wife, of Cuba. Mo parties of the First part, and Patrick Mullins of the County of Crawford in the State of Missouri, party of the second part: WlTNESSETH, That said parties of the first part, in consideration of the sum of Twenty Five Dollars, to them paid by the party of the second part, the receipt of and by acknowledged, do by these presents, Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm, unto the said party of the second part his assigns, the following described Lots, Tracts, or Parcels of Land, lying, being and situate in the County of Crawford and State of Missouri to wit:
___ of N 1/2 NS 1/4 Sec 1, Twshp 38, Range 4 West, being 5 acres more or less off the North West corner of said N 1/2 NS 1/4 Sec 1, Twshp 38, Range 4 West, and being that part lying bottom and now enclosed and in cultivation by said Patrick Mullins, and no more.
To Have And To Hold the premises aforesaid, with all and singular the rights, privileges, appurtenances and immunities thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, unto the party of the second part, and unto his heirs and assigns forever; the said Samuel S. Vaughn hereby covenanting that he is lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee in the premises herein conveyed; that he has good right to convey the same; that the said premises are free and clear of any incumbrances done or suffered by them or those whom they claim; and that they will Warrant and Defend the title to the said premises unto the said party of the second part and unto his heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.
In Witness Whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of us,
Wm. C. Evans his
H. M. Rawdey Samuel S. 'X' Vaughn (seal)
markher
Emma 'X' Vaughn (seal)
mark
State Of Missouri
Co of Crawford }ss. Be It Remembered That on this 28th day of May 1881, before the undersigned, a Clerk of Cir Court within and for the county of Crawford and the State of Missouri personally came Samuel S. Vaughn and Emma Vaughn, his wife, who are personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instruments of writing as a parties thereto, and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. And the said Emma Vaughn being by me made acquainted with the contents of said instrument upon an examination separate and apart from her husband acknowledged that she executed the same. and relinquish her dower in the real estate therein mentioned, freely and without fear, compulsion or undue influence of her said husband.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Steelville, Mo the day and year first above written.
Signed; W. C. Evans
{L.S.} Clerk Cir Court
This indenture made and entered into this 28th day of February 1888 by and between Patrick Mullen of Crawford County Missouri, party of the first part and D. L. Clymer of St. Louis Missouri party of the second part.
Witnesseth that the said parties hereto have covenanted and agreed to and with each other as follows; That is to say, first, the party of the second part shall have the exclusive right and priviledge for and during the term of ten years from the date of this lease to mine for and take copper ore and any other ores and minerals he may find from the following described laying being and situate in the County of Crawford in the State of Missouri to-wit: the N. W. 1/4 of N. W. 1/4 of Sec. I. Town. 38N, of Range 4 West.
2ndly, the said party of the 2nd part shall commence the business of mining for copper ore on said land on or before the 1st. day of April A. D. 1888 and shall thereafter during the term of this lease keep constantly and diligently employed in the said mining for copper ore, a discontinuance of said labor thereon for a period often consecutive days shall work a forfeiture of this lease without action in Court and of all claims thereunder, provided however that delays or failure to labor aforesaid that shall be caused by unavoidable accidents or from unforeseen circumstances such as strikes, stress of weather shall not forfeit this lease.
The said 2nd party hereby agrees to pay said first party as royalty upon all copper and other ores and minerals mined from the aforesaid premises the sum of fifteen percent of the net product of said ore minerals said sum to be paid said first party as soon after each shipment of ore as practible.
It being understood by the above that the said 2nd party is to pay said first party a sum equal to fifteen percent of the value of the ore after same has passed through the smelter.
The rights and priviledges hereby granted said 2nd party shall not be assigned nor transfered to any other person or persons without the consent in writing of said 1st party and the said 2nd party hereby agrees to commit no waste on the above premises.
The said 2nd party to have the use of such part of the aforesaid premises and such part of the timber standing or growing thereon as may be necessary for the proper working of said mines. The said party of the 2nd part, at the expiration of this lease to have the priviledge of releasing the aforesaid premises for another period of ten years upon same terms as herein contained upon notifying said 1st party or his heirs of his desire so to do, said notice to be in writing and to be given at least one month before the expiration of this lease. Any failure upon the part of said 2nd party to strictly comply with the terms of this lease shall work a forfeiture of same and the party of the 1st part shall have the right to take immediate possession of said premises. Said 1st party hereby reserving all the copper ore heretofor mined and now upon said (lands) premises.
Witness our hands and seals this the day and year above written.
Witness: F.M. Jamison (seal) his
M. J. Dowley (seal) Patrick 'X' Mullen (seal) mark
D. L. Clymer (seal)
All hand written by Ellis G. Evans, Notary Public, and filed and signed by Wm. C. Evans, Recorder.State Of Missouri
County of Crawford}ss. Be lt Remembered, That on this twenty-eight day of February A. D. 1888, before me the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the county of Crawford aforesaid, personally came Patrick Mullen and D. L. Clymer who are personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as parties thereto and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Cuba, Mo, in said county, the day and year first above written.
(L.S.} Term expires Aug 6th, 1888.
Ellis G. Evans, Notary Public
Filed for record March 2nd, 1888 at 11:10 AM.
Wm. C. Evans, Recorder
This indenture made on the 17th day of March A. D One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Three, by and between Patrick Mullen of Crawford County, Missouri, party of the first part, and Thos Dowley of the county of Crawford in the State of Missouri, party of the Second part,WITNESSETH: that the said party of the first part, in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to mine paid by the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, the following described lots, tracts or parcels of Land, lying, being and situate in the county of Crawford and State of Missouri. to wit: AllOf the undivided one half interest in and to Lots one (1) and Three (3), in Block Twenty Two (22), in the town of Cuba as with more fully appear by reference to a plat of such town now on file in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for said County.
To Have And To Hold the premises aforesaid. with all and singular the rights, privileges, appurtenances and immunities thereto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, unto the said party of the second part, and unto his heirs and assigns, forever; the said Patrick Mullen hereby covenanting that he is lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee in the premises herein conveyed; that he has good right to convey the same; that the said premises are free and clear of any incumbrances done or suffered by him or those under whom he claim; and that he will Warrant and Defend the title to the said premises unto the said party of the second part, and unto his heirs and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever.
In Witness Whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us:
F. M. Jamison his
J. Dowley Patrick 'X' Mullen (seal)
markState of Missouri
County of Crawford}ss. Be lt Remembered, That on this 17th day of March A. D. 1883, before the undersigned, a notary public within and for the County of Crawford aforesaid, personally came Patrick Mullen who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as a party thereto, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed for the purposes herein mentioned.
And the said Patrick Mullen further declared him of to be single and unmarried.
In Testimony Whereof, I have set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my {seal} office in Cuba, Mo the day and year first above written.
My term of office as Notary Public will expire March24, I 881
signed; F. M. Jamison
Notary Public
The foregoing Deed was filed for Record in this office on the 19th day of March 1883 at 10 o'c1ock, 20 minutes, AM
signed; W. C. Evans
clerk Cir Court
Reportedly died delivering her fourth child, a boy; buried with the infant 'on' the banks of Lick Creek. Her name and dates are on one side of Patrick's four-sided headstone in Sacred Heart Cem., in Leasburg, and there is a headstone set for her in Lick Creek Cem., rural Cuba, Crawford Co., MO. At this time, I have no idea where she is buried.
headstone inscription (Lick Creek Cem.)
BRIDGET MULLEN
NEE CUMMINGS
1832-1862
headstone inscription (Sacred Heart Cem)
IN MEMORY OF
BRIDGET
CUMMINGS
Wife of
PATRICK MULLEN
BORN
In Galway, Ireland
1832
DIED
1862
Reportedly a boy; stillbirth or dying with Bridget during the delivery. Also, reportedly buried with Bridget 'on' the banks of Lick Creek.
headstone inscription (Lick Creek Cem)
CATHERINE
MULLEN
NEE DAVIS
1845-1876
headstone inscription (Sacred Heart Cem)
IN MEMORY OF
CATHERINE
DAVIS
Wife
PATRICK MULLEN
BORN
In Crawford Co., Mo.
AUG. 15, 1845
DIED
APR. 28, 1876
dates verified with Missouri death certificate
OBITUARY --
1924 - STEELVILLE LEDGER NEWSPAPER - MAY 22,
Mrs. Bridget Mullen, wife of Dennis Mullen, died at her home four files S.E. of Leasburg, May 13, 1924. Mrs. Mullen was one of Crawford County's oldest residents, having lived here 59 years. She is survived by 10 children, seven sons and 3 daughters, two brothers, William Radigan of Chicago, IL and James T. of St. Louis, MO. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Leasburg, MO.
28. Katherine "Aunt Kate" E. MULLEN-191
headstone inscription --
KATHERINE MULLEN
Aug. 12, 1876
Jan. 14. 1960
headstone inscription --
just last name of "HART"
Mollie was in Leasburg, Crawford County, Missouri, as of Aug. 22, 1881; the day she stood as Godmother (Sponsor) with Malachi O'Fallon as Godfather (Sponsor) to her uncle Lawrence Mullen's son, James Riley Mullen. Whether she lived there or was visiting from St. Louis, MO, for the special occasion, is yet unknown.
"Lawrence Mullen
"by Paul E. Mullen, December 30, 1970
"Lawrence Mullen came to this country from Galway County, Ireland, with two older brothers, Dennis and Patrick, and one sister, Hannah, in the 1850's. Lawrence was twenty-one years old at the time, but the exact year has been forgotten. He worked in Illinois on a farm for seven years and saved 7 hundred dollars. He then came to Leasburg, Missouri with his two brothers who had been working on the Frisco Railroad, to look for a farm of his own. This was while the War Between the States was going on, or about 1863. He went to St. Louis until peace was signed when he returned to buy eighty acres of land on September 29, 1869 from A. B. and Artimissa A. Tompkins which he worked the rest of his life. One older brother, Tom, remained in Ireland.
"About the year 1870 the Foster family, the McInnes, O'Fallon, Heart and Ferguson families settled near Leasburg. These old boys who came from foreign lands brought enough energy and courage with them to go through hell and high water to keep their little boats on an even keel.
"Lawrence married Lucinda Rhea about 1871 or 1872. There were twelve children born to them of which nine lived to adulthood. Eunice Ann born June 27, 1873, Thomas born August 9, 1874, James Riley born August 5, 1877, John William born May 4, 1880, Mary Hannah born March 31, 1882, Charles E. born March 21, 1884, Frank J. born May 10, 1887, Lawrence B. born April 10, 1892, and Paul E. born December 5, 1895.
"Lawrence and Lucinda kept adding to their eighty acres until they owned eight hundred acres. Lawrence died in 1915, between seventy-five and eighty years of age, and Lucinda died in 1920. Their three children and two neighbors, Hannah Heart and Mike O'Fallon, were the first people to be buried in this grave yard. [hand written in -- 5 of Lawrence & Lucinda's children we married]
"--The Mullens came from Galway County, Ireland, and the estate called Briefield. Five of these older children, four brothers and one sister, were married there and each received a home to start out with from the Estate."Children:
Eunice Ann Mullen June 27 1873
Thomas Mullen * August 9 1874
James Riley Mullen * August 5 1877
John William Mullen * May 4 1880
Mary Hannah Mullen * March 31 1882
Charles E. Mullen * March 21 1884
Frank J. Mullen May 10 1887
Lawrence B. Mullen April 10 1892
Paul E. Mullen December 5 1895
"Three others died as a child.
"* Married and had children."headstone inscription --
Mother Lucenda Mullen, died Sept. 1, 1920, aged 68 yrs.
Father Lawrence Mullen, died May 7, 1915, aged 70 yrs.
headstone inscription --
Eunice A. Mullen, 1872-19
headstone inscription --
Nellie Mullen
headstone inscription --
John Mullen
"The day of his birth, The hour of our joy, Death sadly bereft us, Of our baby boy"
FUNERAL CARD --
FRANK JOSEPH MULLEN
Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, July 29, 1958.
Dear brother of William, Charles, Paul and the Late Ann, Thomas, James and Lawrence Mullen and Hannah O'Fallon, our dear brother-in-law and uncle at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 19 days.
Funeral from the Hoener Funeral Home to Holy Cross Church 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 31, Rev. Joseph B. Boland officiating at the Requiem Mass.
Interment; Mullen Cemetery
Rosary Service at the Chapel 8:00 p.m. Wednesdayheadstone inscription --
Frank J. Mullen, May 10, 1887 - July 20, 1958
46. Lawrence Benjamin MULLEN-167
headstone inscription --
Lawrence B. Mullen, 1892 - 1945
OBITUARY --
Paul E. Mullen was born to the union of Lawrence Mullen and Lucinda Rhea Mullen on December 5, 1895 near Cuba, Missouri. He was one of twelve children and having been preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sister, he was the last of his generation.
Paul was very proud of his heritage. His father along with two brothers and one sister came from Galway County, Ireland in the 1850's. They settled on a farm, known as the Lick Creek area, near Cuba, Missouri in 1869. It was on this farm, Paul was born and grew to adulthood. He served his Country in the U. S. Navy during W. W. I. After the War, Paul returned to the farm and worked the land until 1956 when they sold the farm and moved to town.
Paul was a very talented man. He loved music and played the Violin beautifully. He also loved to write stories of his family's journey from Ireland and their struggles through the years to be passed on to the younger generations to follow.
Paul E. Mullen passed away at his residence in Cuba, Missouri on April 19, 1980 at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 15 days.
Surviving his passing from this life is one sister-in-law, Rose Mullen, his nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Mr. Mullen was in state at Hoener Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri on Monday, April 21, and funeral services were held Tuesday morning, April 22, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. from the Holy Cross Church with Rev. Leonard Misey officiating. Members of the American Legion Post N. 522 who served as casket bears were Harry Palmer, George Brown, Jack Koebbe, Clyde Davis, Paul Bryan, James Trainer, Bill Schaefer and Don Bushman. Loving nephews who were honorary casket bearers were: Charles Mullen, John Mullen, Leroy Mullen, John O'Fallon, Lawrence O'Fallon, William Mullen and Alfred Mullen. Interment was in the Mullen Family Cemetery on Paul's beloved farm of days gone by.
"The Cruel War"
The Cruel War
