Arthur Mullen (died 1889)

MULLEN

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/11/2011 at 20:44:05

Sabula Gazette, March 16, 1889, reprinted in the Jackson Sentinel, March 21, 1889

ARTHUR MULLEN

Arthur Mullen, one of the oldest pioneers of this locality, died at his home about three miles northwest of Sabula, on Monday morning last. His death was caused by old age and a complication of diseases from which he has suffered more or less for years. Mr. Mullen did not know his own age, or could he remember exactly when he located here.

The old settlers, some of whom have known him for half a century, place hia age at 80 to 85 years and think that he came down from the Dubuque lead mines and located near this city about 1837 or 1838. He was an honest inoffensive man and one who would not intentionally wrong another. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Bowen, at the Catholic church in Sabula on Tuesday.