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Ancestors of Dorothy Anne ATKINSON


      10. James2 MCMULLEN, born August 12, 1829 in Ballynahinch, Co Down, Ireland; died February 21, 1893 in Chicago, Cook, IL. He was the son of James1 MCMULLEN and Alice FITZSIMMONS. He married 11. Mary Ann YOUNG.

      11. Mary Ann YOUNG, born 1837 in Petersborough, Canada; died December 24, 1893 in Chicago, Cook, IL. She was the daughter of John YOUNG and Johanna IVES.

Notes for James2 MCMULLEN:
Sailed from Newly 13 April 1833
arrived Quebec 31 May 1837
moved to Ogdensburg, NY
Naturalized at Canton June 1843
Lumber Dealer
Residences.. Chicago: 223 Halsted; Jackson & Center; 90 Center
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HISTORY OF EARLY CHICAGO
MODERN CHICAGO AND ITS SETTLEMENT
EARLY CHICAGO, AND THE NORTHWEST BY ALBERT D. HAGER
: "Rt. Rev. William Quarter, D. D., First Bishop of Chicago, Consecrated March 10, 1844. Died April 10, 1848. Requiescal in Pace."......Within the cathedral was erected to his memory a beautiful cenotaph, to defray the expense of which Protestants contributed liberally, as did the Catholics. A young Protestant poetess of rare talents, Miss Mary A. Merritt, gave a volume of her poems. the proceeds from the sale of which was added to the contributions. On Sunday. April 30, 1848, an address was delivered by tile Very Rex. Jeremiah A. Kinsella. on the necessity of transmitting to posterity the memory anti virtues of this distinguished man, whose life lind been so beneficial to society. Rev. Kinsella requested tile gentlemen to ulcer in the afternoon in the basement of tile cathedral to deliberate on the matter. In obedience to this request a large number of citizells assembled. D. Gregg was appointed chairman. T. J. Kinsella secretary, and a committee of five was designated to procure subscriptions.
This committee suggested that a committee be appointed in each block of each ward of St. Mary's parish. The suggestion was acted upon, and John Breen was made treasurer. A central or executive committee was appointed to co-operate with and direct the different committees. and also to communicate with all who might be willing to assist. Tilts executive committee consisted of the following gentlemen: The Very Rev. Jeremiah A. Kinsella. Rev. Mr. McElhearne. Rev. Mr. Scanlan, D. L. Gregg, and Thomas J. Kinsella. Theing were appointed to act as committees in the several blocks the procuring of subscriptions: Michael Byrne, William Flemming. Fitzsimmons, John Serehan, Captain Parker, Jamexxx McMullen, William Corrigan, John Young, John Quinxxx. Mxxx John Bush. Michael Diversy. Dennis Skelly. Peter Turbot, Michael O'Brien, Michael McGnire, William B. Snowhook, George Brown, Thomas Roche, A. xxx and B. Blasey The monub1e manufactory of A. S. Sherman, and a bust was taken after Ills decease. at considerable xxx expense. by R. N. White.

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Will of James McMullen

I James McMullen hereby make this my will as follows:
1st
I direct my executors to pay all my just deblts and funeral expenses.
2nd
I give and devise to my wife Mary A. McMullen my homestead property at the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Center Avenue and also my livery stable property fronting Center Avenue which properties are described as follows namely:
Lots.......



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"Burlington Free Press" 1893
James McMullen, one of Chicago's oldest lumbermen, and brother of the late Bishop John McMullen, of Davenport, Iowa, died at his residence in this city on tuesday evening, February 21. He had suffered from liver complaint for some years, indeed, to such an extent that nine years ago he was forced to retire from the business in which he had been active for so many years. Several weeks ago the physicians abandoned hope of saving his life, and his last days were devoted to pious preparation for death. His death bed was an edifying one, and he died surrounded by the members of his family. The funeral took place on Friday at 10 o'clock at St. Patrick's church, Adams and Desplaines streets. the services were simple, in accordance with his wishes. High Mass was said by Dr. Butler assisted by Dr. McGovern and Rev. Father Henneberry. The choir of the church rendered the music.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. D.J. Riordan and was a touching eulogy of the life of the deceased.
After the services the pall bearere, James McMullen, John T. McLaughlin, William McLaughlin, and John W. Young, who were nephews of the deceased carried the casket to the hearse. The honorary pall bearers, W. J. Amberg, Z.P. Brosseau, Dr. T. A. Lilly, J. Biedler, Joseph Kenny, John Adams, John Coughlin, and R.C. Gannon. The buriel was at Calvary, where a short service was held.
Mr. McMullen was widely known in business and Catholic church circles in this city. A resident of this city for fifty years, he won for himself and enviable reputation for business ability, probity and high Christian character. In church circles he was known as a liberal giver to the poor, a devout Christian and the staunch friend and advisor of the clergy. For a number of years he was president of the Upper Council of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
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"Chicago Post" 1893
DEATH OF JAMES MCMULLEN
A Veteran Lumber Dealer and Highly Respected Citizen.
James McMullen, one of Chicago's oldest lumbermen and brother of the late Bishop John McMullen, of Davenport, Iowa, died at his residence , Jackson Boulevard and Center Avenue, last night. For six months past he had suffered greatly from liver and kidney trouble, which had troubled him more or less of late years, and which nine years ago compelled him to retire from active business. Several weeks ago the physicians were forced t admit that there was no longer any hope of saving the veteran lumberman's life, and the last days were devoted to preparing for the sad end that was sure to come. Surrounded by the members of his family and his spiritual adviser, Mr. McMullen breathed his last shortly after 7 o'clock last night. the funeral will not take place until friday at 10 o'clock. the remains will be taken to St. Patrick's Church, where requiem high mass will be celebrated, after which the body will be interred at Calvary.
Mr. McMullen was widely known in business and catholic church circles in this city. A resident of this city for fifty years, he won for himseld an evniable reputation for business ability, probity and high Christian character. In church circles he was known as a liberal giver to the poor, a devout Christian and the stanch friend and adviser of the clergy. For a number of years he was president of the upper council of St. Vincent De Paul Society, a charity organization connected with the catholic church. While Bishop McMullen was vicar general of this parish, Mr. McMullen was a frequent visitor at the archbishop's residence.
Mr. McMullen was born in Ballignshinch, County Down, Ireland, in 1828. In 1833 his parents emigrated to Halifax, removing shortly therafter to Prescott, Ontario, where they began farming. In 1837, their house was burned down and the family crossed the Canada border to Ogdenburg, N.Y. In 1843 the family came to Chicago and owned a small grocery store. Young McMullen secured work in a lumber hyard packing shingles. He afterward became a clerk for Alexander Officer. He formed a partnership with John funk and Joseph Beidler under the firm name of McMullen, Funk & Beidler. Shortly after the close of the was the firm was dissolved and the firm of mcMullen & Officer was organized. This firm continued until about two years before Mr. Mcmullen retired from business. Mr McMullen's first lumber yard was located on Canal street, between Randolph and Lake. It was afterward located in the lumber district at Main and Cologne streets. The deceased leaves a widow and six children and a brother, Joseph McMullen, of this city and a sister, Mrs. William Carey, of Florida.

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Chicago Herald 1893
Funeral of James McMullen

The funeral of James McMullen took place yesterday morning at St. Patrick's church, West Adams and Desplaines streets. The services were simple in accordance with his wishes. Preceding the ceremony at the church a short service was conducted at the house, Jackson Boulevard and Center avenue, by Rev. Father Henneberry. The remains were then taken to the church, where high mass was said by Dr. Butler, assisted by Dr. McGovern and Rev. Father Henneberry. The sermon was delivered by Rev. D. J. Riordan, and was a touching eulogy of the life of the deceased. After the services the pallbeareres, James McMullen, Joseph McMullen, J. McLaoughlin, william McLaughlin and John W Young, who were nephews of the deceased, carried the casket to the hearse. The honorary pallbearers were: W.J.Amberg, Joseph Kenny, John Coughlin, Dr. R.A.Lilly, Z.P. Brosseau, R. Canon, J Beldier, John Adams.
The burial was at Calvary, where a short service was held.

Chicago News (short obit with same info)
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Source: Chicago Tribune, Feb. 22, 1893

McMULLEN, James
abt Feb. 21, 1893
At his residence, No. 90 Center-av., James McMullen, aged 64 years.
Funeral notice hereafter


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CALVARY CEMETERY, EVANSTON, IL
PLOTS Lot 10, Block 20, Section Y
Owner of Lot: Mary A McMullen
Date of Purchase 6/20/93 (1893)
Size of Lot: 20 x 16 sq feet

Date of Interment Name of Deceased Type Box Location

1/28/58 Alice Atkinson 29 Perm GB S of C., front of monument
6/7/60 Mary A. McMullen #9 Amer 2nd S.E.C
6/29/93 (1893) James McMullen
4/2/07 John H. McMullen
12/27/93 (1893) Mary McMullen
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Source: Chicago Tribune, Feb. 22, 1893
McMULLEN, James
abt Feb. 21, 1893
At his residence, No. 90 Center-av., James McMullen, aged 64 years.
Funeral notice hereafter.
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Sources:
1. Death Records..Cook Co IL..LDS
2. Will Dated 7 July 1892 Proved 22 Mar 1893
3. Obituary..Chicago Press, Burlington Free Press, Chicago News, Chicago Tribune
4. MCMULLEN Family Bible
5. Calvary Cemetary, Evanston IL Records
6. US Census..Cook Co IL..1850, 1860
7. "The Ducey Story" Agnes Ducey
8. "Chicago's Irish Families 1830-1900" IHA Online

More About James2 MCMULLEN:
Burial: June 21, 1893, buried Calvary Cem, Evanston, IL
Cause of Death: Kidney & Liver Trouble


More About James2 MCMULLEN:
Burial: June 21, 1893, Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, IL
Cause of Death: Kidney & Liver Trouble

  Notes for Mary Ann YOUNG:
Notes for Mary Ann YOUNG:
Death Certificate #13098

State of Illinois, Cook County, City of Chicago Board of Health

Mary A. McMullen
Female, White, Age 56
Occupation: Housekeeper
Date of death: December 24, 1893 P.M.
Widow
Irish, Born Chicago
Place of death: 1318 W Washington Blvd. 12 Ward
Case of Death: Congestion of the Brain
Duration of disease: 14 days
Place of burial: Calvary
Thomas A. Lilly M.D.
Undertaker: McLaughlin
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More About Mary Ann YOUNG:
Cause of Death: Congestion of the Brain
     
Children of James2 MCMULLEN and Mary YOUNG are:
  i.   Mary Ann McMullen, died June 1960 in Chicago, Cook, IL.
  Notes for Mary Ann McMullen:
Burial: June 07, 1960, Evanston, IL

  ii.   George McMullen, died Unknown.
  iii.   Francis McMullen, died Bef. 1892.
  iv.   Johannah McMullen, died Bef. 1892.
  v.   Rosemary McMullen, died Bef. 1892.
  vi.   John H McMullen, born 1867 in Chicago, Cook, IL; died March 30, 1907 in Chicago, Cook, IL.
  Notes for John H McMullen:
Notes for John H McMullen:
Death Certificate

Department of Health : City of Chicago #9166

Name of Deceased: John H. McMullen
Sex: M Color: White Place of Birth: Chicago Father's Birthplace: Ireland Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Age: 40 years
Died on the 30th day of March 1907, at about 3 a.m.
Single Occupation: Invalid for about seven years
Place of Death: 18 Eldridge Cort
Place of Burial: Calvary Date of burial: April 2, 1907 Hour 10 m.
Undertaker: McNally & Duffy 518 Wabash
Cause of Death: Mitral disease of the heart
M.J. McKenna M.D. 159 - 42nd St


Burial: April 02, 1907, buried Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, IL
Cause of Death: Mitral disease of the heart




  More About John H McMullen:
Cause of Death: Mitral disease of the heart

  vii.   Walter J McMullen, born November 30, 1869 in Chicago, Cook, IL; died June 13, 1888 in Chicago, Cook, IL.
  Notes for Walter J McMullen:
Death Certificate:
Name: Walter J. McMullen
Sex: male Color: White
Age 18 years 7 months, 13 days
Date of death: June 13 1888 a.m.
Single
Nativity and place where born: Chicago
Place of death: 90 Center Ave, Ward 18
Cause of death: Cerebral Hemorrhage
Duration of disease: Ten Hours
Place of burial: Calvary
Name and place of undertaker: McLaughlin
Dated at Chicago, June 13, 1888
Thos. A. Lilly M.D.
190 Sangamond?


  More About Walter J McMullen:
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage

  5 viii.   Alice MCMULLEN, born July 13, 1871 in Chicago, Cook, IL; died January 25, 1958 in Chicago, Cook, IL; married William Donnelly ATKINSON January 23, 1893 in Chicago, Cook, IL.
  ix.   Agnes E MCMULLEN, born 1873 in Chicago, Cook, IL; died 1963; married Michael H DUCEY June 07, 1892 in Chicago, Cook, IL; died Unknown.
  x.   William T McMullen, born April 06, 1876 in Chicago, Cook, IL; died March 16, 1913 in Chicago, Cook, IL; married Margaret BOYLAND; died Unknown.


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