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New York City McMullens

GreenRaven — 2009-10-22 16:24:58Z

I'm looking for any information about or descendents of a family of McMullens that lived in New York City in the Chelsea area (West 20th - 30th Streets from 8th to 10th Avenues) in the late 1800s.

What I know:
James McMullen married Ann Jane McLaughlin somewhere, sometime (I have very little info on these two, and would love to have more).
They had 2 children, William J (born in NY, possibly Brooklyn, in about 1858) and Robert (also born in NY but about 1860).
The census says they were in the Chelsea area of Manhattan in both the 1870 census and the 1880 census.

William was my paternal great-grandfather. He was a postal carrier for years, was a president of some sort of postal workers organization, and was supposedly a member of the Emerald Society.
He married Annie Forrest (for more info about the Forrests see that forum - I put a long post out there about them) in 1886 and had 6 children - William J, Thomas F, Sam, Herbert, Edwin, and Forrest. Forrest was my paternal grandfather.

According to my father Bert may have emigrated to Canada to avoid the WW1 draft and Sam was a gambler (horses). Edwin did something with horses in WW1 and ended up as a driver for a rich man in either Westchester or Connecticut.

Annie, my maternal great grandmother, lived with Thomas and his wife Anna in Valley Stream NY until her death.

Any information about these McMullens or the Forrests would be greatly appreciated, particularly the eldest ones (James and Ann Jane).

I would really like to know what happened to Robert, too. I can't find him more recently than 1880 but can't find any death records for him either.

Re: Sarah McMullen m David McCardle, PA

sparaviero — 2009-10-15 01:41:11Z

Hello, can you point me towards the data you have on the McCardles from the 1700's and 1600's? I too am trying to research David McCardle. Thanks, Greg

Re: Jacob McMullen b abt 1863 Ross, Renfrew, Ontario

kesslori — 2009-10-11 01:28:11Z

Wow thank you so so much!!!
My McMullen's were from County Down. or that is what it has listed on the 1851 census

1851 Fitzroy Twp, Carleton Census
73 28 Mullen William Farmer Down, Ireland RC 30 M M
73 29 Mullen Jane Down, Ireland CS 26 F M
73 30 Mullen James Down, Ireland CS 8 M S
73 31 Mullen William Fitzroy CS 4 M S
73 32 Mullen Anne Fitzroy CS 2 F S

My Shields also Came from Killinchy, County Down, Ireland

Thanks so much again.
Lori

Re: Jacob McMullen b abt 1863 Ross, Renfrew, Ontario

P_G_Simpson — 2009-10-11 00:11:30Z

1900 US Census - Everett, WA lists Jacob McMullen, born July 1865, age 34, married 6 years, born Canada, both parents born Ireland, immigrated 1890, foreman on RR (Railroad)
His wife Minnie, born Jan 1871, age 29, born Canada Eng.
Adopted son John Elmer, born June 1894, age 5, born WA.

1910 US Census - Everett, WA
Jacob, age 45, married 16 years, born Canada (Eng), father born Ireland, mother born Ireland, immigrated 1891, asst. millwright, saw mill
Minnie A. age 39, married 16 years, 1 child born, 1 child living, born Canada, parents born Canada, immigrated 1890
J. Elmer, son, age 15, born WA

1920 US Census - Everett, WA
Jacob, age 55, immigrated 1891, born Canada, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland, watchman in a saw mill
Minna A., age 48, born Canada, parents born Canada
Edith M. Miller, charge, age 11, born WA

1930 US Census - Everett, WA
Jacob, age 65, age at first marriage 27, born Canada, father born Scotland, mother born Northern Ireland, watchman lumber mill
Minnie E., age 59, age at first marriage 23, born Canada, parents born Canada

Minnie A. McMullen died in Everett, WA in 1959. Her parents were listed as Thomas Daly and Luisa Beckwith.
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/ViewRecord.aspx?RID=119DE7...

Thomas Daley (25) and Louisa Beckwith (18) were married in Lennox & Addington County, Ontario in 1866. Thomas Daily (30) and Louisa (22), Fred (2) and Elizabeth (3 m, born Jany) were living in Sidney Township, West Hastings County in 1871, but for some reason, Ancestry has this indexed as Marysburgh North, Prince Edward County, which is not what the original census form says. Given that Mrs Minnie McMullen was born in Jan 1871, it is likely that Minnie=Elizabeth. Thomas Dal(e)y and Louisa Beckwith had children in Hastings County in 1875 and 1878. In 1881, Thomas Daily (41), Louisa (32) and several children were living in Trenton, Hastings West. In 1888, they had a son born in Serpent River, Nipissing, Algoma.

In 1900 Thomas Daly (59) and Louisa (50) and several children born after 1880, were living in Everett, WA. They said they immigrated in 1890, which agrees with Minnie McMullen in the 1910 Census. Given, Jacob McMullen immigrated a year later, it looks like Elizabeth=Minnie Daly and Jacob McMullen were married in WA, but their marriage is not listed in the WA digital archives.

Perhaps Jacob’s and Minnie’s obits might tell you a bit more about them.
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/Obituaries.aspx

Minnie’s father Thomas Daly died in 1903. Her mother Loisa Daly died in 1915.
http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Search.aspx

Do you know where in Ireland your McMullens came from?

Re: Jacob McMullen b abt 1863 Ross, Renfrew, Ontario

kesslori — 2009-10-10 19:13:35Z

Do you know what his wife Minnie A. Maiden name was or when they got married?

Thanks so much for the information that he moved to Washington
Lori

Re: Jacob McMullen b abt 1863 Ross, Renfrew, Ontario

kesslori — 2009-10-10 18:55:30Z

Thank you so much for the info. And for also telling me about the digital archives system in Washington :)

Re: Jacob McMullen b abt 1863 Ross, Renfrew, Ontario

P_G_Simpson — 2009-10-10 17:58:31Z

Jacob died in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington State in 1949, at age 84.

http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/ViewRecord.aspx?RID=4DBE6B...

McMullen, William

mcmullek1 — 2009-10-08 19:34:57Z

I am trying to locate information about William McMullen's parents. He was born in County Antrim in approximately 1825. His family moved to Canada and he eventually settled in Flesherton Station, Grey County, Artemesia. William died September 24, 1885 and is buried in the Irwin Methodist Cemetery, Markdale, Ontario.
Thank you.

Jacob McMullen b abt 1863 Ross, Renfrew, Ontario

kesslori — 2009-10-06 21:08:05Z

Hi I am looking for info on Jacob McMullen b abt 1863 in Ross, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of William McMullen and Mary Jane Shields. He shows up on 1871, 1881, and 1891 census but can find nothing on him after that. Any help would be great!

Thanks Lori Kessler

Re: proof mcmullens are from scotland

craftygirl1102 — 2009-10-05 08:07:51Z

have been reading these message boards and saw all the requests asking for proof that the mcmullens are from scotland. i have an excellent article from the st petersburg times stating the scotish lineage as fact. also, heritage village in largo, florida has extensive records of the mcmullen family, as well as an original family log cabin that was thankfully saved. this belonged to captain jim mcmullen. additionally, a records search for burke county, georgia, or quitman, georgia might turn up proof. i have also seen the family crest, and an entry from a book tracing family names, that both indicate that the mcmullens can be traced as far back as the 1200-1300's in scotland, and that the name has gone through many transformations over those years. hope this helps.

Re: Revolutionary War Drummer Boy

craftygirl1102 — 2009-10-05 07:56:31Z

you are talking about james parramore mcmullen. he came to the colonies as a boy, and joined the revolutionaries. he was in the battle of bunker hill at 16, and also at lexington. that is the only war record i have found so far.

james moved to north carlolina during the war and married sarah minton. they settled in burke county, georgia, had a large plantation, and raised their children, including james jr. james jr married rebecca fain and they had 12 children, including 7 sons (james, william, thomas, daniel, john, david, and malcolm). one of those, james (captain jim) came to rocky point, florida (now tampa) from quitman, georgia to get cured of tuberculosis. he eventually convinced his 6 brothers to move to florida also, and through land grants they were all quite successful. one of their descendants was even a united states congressman. hope this is helpful.

Re: Richard & Sabrina McMullen

cmb10306 — 2009-09-27 10:27:36Z

Noticed on other paperwork that Margaret "Maggie" parents were Richard & Sabina McMullen or Mullen. She also had a sister, Sabina, who married Joseph Ward in 1930. Looking for other siblings and a confirmation on the last name - McMullen or Mullen. They all lived on Queen Street, Glasgow, but I know Maggie was born in County Mayo, Ireland. I believe Sabina was born there as well.

Re: John McMullen Sullivan Co. MO, m. Millie Jane Montgomery

daynamcmulle — 2009-09-22 18:55:52Z

update on email address: daynamcmullen@gmail.com

Katherine McMullen

2009-09-10 17:40:35Z

Katherine McMullen was my grandmother. She was b.5-27-1888 or 1889. Stella, Mary and Bill are siblings. I am trying to find out who their parents were. Can anyone help? Loretta Humphries 1521@innova.net

Re: John McMullen

drewmcmullen_1 — 2009-09-05 01:10:09Z

Would u by any chance happen to have a copy of the McMullen crest. I have seen many variations and am looking for the correct one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me via email. drewmcmullen@msn.com. Thanks for your time.

Richard & Sabrina McMullen

cmb10306 — 2009-08-16 15:58:46Z

Looking for information on Richard and Sabrina McMullen. I finally found a marriage record for my great grandmother - Margaret "Maggie" McMullen who married John Ward in 1898 in Scotland. Looking for any additional information on the McMullen family (brothers & sisters, grandparents, etc).

John McMullen

patmcmullen43 — 2009-07-13 19:38:38Z

Trying to find parents of John McMullen. He was born about 1828 in PA possibly Tyrone or Altoona, married Margaret Poole. His mothers name was Sarah, born about 1808.
Any help? Thanks

Re: mcmullens of Ontario Canada

stargurl0303 — 2009-06-08 00:40:58Z

I am searching for information on the family of a William McMullen b. 1872 in either Canada - all signs point to Ontario) or Michigan. My connection is through one of his sons. This family came out of Canada and lived in MI and OH for sure.

Archibald MCMULLEN

debeddy — 2009-02-25 16:32:48Z

I would like to know more about the early McMULLEN families of Trumbull County, OH.

I am specifically researching Archibald McMULLEN from Austintown, Trumbull, which later became part of Mahoning Co., OH.

Archibald (ca 1790, VA or PA) was married to Hannah GILSON/JELSON born 1792, VA. They had 10 children, 7 of whom I can trace.

Is Archibald related to Neil McMULLEN and John McMULLEN of Trumbull County, or is just coincidence that they had the same last name?

Archibald is believed to have died between 1841 and 1850.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Captain John McMULLIN, Maryland to CA

Fireskye1 — 2008-12-05 01:22:03Z

Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
9-14 NOVEMBER 1868
*************************************
DIED -- at his residence, in Castoria Township, San Joaquin county, Nov. 13th, of typhoid fever, Captain John McMULLIN, a native of Maryland, aged 45 years. [The funeral services will take place at the Presbyterian Church, on Sunday (tomorrow), at 2 o'clock p.m.]

DEATH of a PROMINENT CITIZEN -- Captain John McMULLIN, long a resident of San Joaquin county, and a highly respected gentleman, died at his residence in Castoria township, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, of typhoid fever. He was a native of Maryland, aged about 45 years. He came to California in June, 1849, and settled first on Wood's Creek, Tuolumne county, and in 1854 removed to San Joaquin, where he has since resided. Captain McMULLEN [spelled 2 ways] was a gentleman of high character and sterling worth. He leaves a wife and 9 children to mourn his death. The sadness occasioned by the loss of a loving husband and an indulgent father is shared by the community at large, who deeply sympathize with the family in their bereavement. The funeral takes place from the First Presbyterian Church in this city, at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

Transcribed by Dee Sardoch
To see more old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Mae McMullen of Wichita Falls, TX 1916

drbrownlee — 2009-03-15 03:34:42Z

Mae is pictured in the 1916 Coyote, yearbook of Wichita Falls High School. She is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

Re: 1829-?William McMullen in Ohio,Ore, Idaho

pbmussman — 2008-12-08 21:28:39Z

new email address of Betty-Anne Mussman is pbmussman@hotmail.com

Re: Lake named after McMullen-Oregon

pbmussman — 2008-12-08 21:27:39Z

new email for Betty-Anne Mussman is pbmussman@hotmail.com

Re: Martha McMullen

pbmussman — 2008-12-08 21:26:22Z

new email address for Betty-Anne Mussman is pbmussman@hotmail.com
Martha McMullens maiden name was Martha Jane Baldwin.

Re: Lake named after McMullen-Oregon

pbmussman — 2008-12-08 21:24:03Z

new email address for Betty-Anne Mussman is pbmussman@hotmail.com

Re: Susie McMullen

cherylhorne60 — 2008-12-18 08:21:17Z

Hi, I would be interested in talking to you about John Foren. Please email me at tohocheho@bellsouth.net
Look forward to hearing from you!

Cheryl

Mary McMullen, maiden name Marie Renwick

jlc25772 — 2009-06-01 03:38:22Z

Is there a chance the McMullen family you are researching could also be my g-g-grandfather's daughter, Marie Renwick? In Cpt. Robert H. Renwick's obit from Oil City, PA, it states he had a daughter Mary, Mrs. McMullen. I have no further information and hope you can help.

Re: MCMULLEN,IRELAND,1840

VincentMcMullen — 2008-12-04 18:42:49Z

Hi Lyn,

Is there anyway we can compare notes, lineage or something that you have? We can email eachother. My email is easily found off my website.

Thanks,
Vince

Re: Billy Bogue McMullen

kenarmstr52 — 2009-05-20 23:32:35Z

Billy Ronald's death cerificate list Billy's place of birth as Sumner,Tallahatchie,MS; Norma Lorraine 's place of birth is listed as Denison, Grayson, TX. I am trying to locate information on Norma and her family

Ken Armstrong

Re: Napoleon Bonapart McMullen

christelpatel — 2008-12-06 22:24:52Z

hi I am Christel McMullen Patel! Nadine, Robert and Brenda who also replied to this thread are my cousins. I'm pretty sure that we are related. Some of our dates and spellings are not the same. However, I think we may be able to sort through some things and help you out. I posted a family tree on familytreemaker.com in 2000ish. Orvil Allen McMullen Sr. is my father we are direct descendants of John A McMullen, Napolean Bonaparte McMullen, and Athena McMullen. My current email is christelpatel@hotmail.com if you would like to compare notes.

Re: Robert McMIllen Sarah Abernethy -Antrim Ireland to Canada 1800's

YukonDon12 — 2009-04-12 07:34:37Z

Yes, I am a descendant of Robert McMillen and Sarah Abernethy. Also, I live in Canada.

DOn

Re: Clayton Albert McMullen

LauraJonesGray — 2009-05-18 19:06:26Z

The family in Belleville on the 1891 census is the right one--Hiram is mis-transcribed as "Hannie". His wife's father was born in the US.

But at his point, with the two families arriving 20 years apart, I agree there's no evidence of a connecion between our Claytons.

Cheers,
Laura

Re: Clayton Albert McMullen

LauraJonesGray — 2009-05-15 21:35:59Z

I take back what I said about Clayton being an uncommon name. The McMullens are crawling with Claytons. It doesn't meant that your Clayton M and mine aren't related--the name goes back several generations, which might mean they're second cousins. Or worse.

Anyway, William Clayton "Mack" McMullen was born 1869 in Port Hope, Ontario and died 1958 in Los Angeles, California. His parents were Hiram F McMullen (b 1830 Ontario d 1898 Ontrio) and Phebe Bininger (b 1831 Ontario).

There are also a lot of Hirams in this branch of the McMullens.

Cheers,
Laura

Re: Clayton Albert McMullen

LauraJonesGray — 2009-05-10 17:33:42Z

I have a William Clayton McMullen (b 1869 Ontario, Canada d 1958 Los Angeles, California). He married Cordelia Simmons and had a son Harry Bee McMullen (b 1896 Watertown, New York d 1972 San Mateo, California).

Clayton is a family name in this line, so I'm wondering if it could have some connection to your Clayton McMullen?

McMullen Ancestry Info

maxlacy — 2008-12-16 20:39:14Z

If anyone has info on Robert August McMullen that lived in St.Louis and was born in Peoria,IL please contact one of the 3 following numbers. Thank you, 1-314-749-6774, 1-636-530-4656, 1-270-705-5668 Steve,Mac,or Jason. Never know we might be able to help you out as well.

Re: McMullens from Pennsylvania

marshatroy1 — 2009-02-26 01:16:35Z

Granted an old post, but I do not have info on some of the kids of john and susan. could you please send me some info on them thanks dec deom james sr daughter Ann marsha yahner troy

Re: Neil McMullen b. June 1752 - Ireland

barbbbg28 — 2009-02-12 06:10:17Z

Hi Jim I descend from this line through Catherine(Caty) McMullen who md Andrew Gowdy. Would love to see the Bible of McMullen b.& d. My Mother is 96 yrs old in a nursing home in Ashtabula Co, OH. On the OH census either Trumbull co or Ashtabula Co Caty's bro John, who md Eleanor Campbell, was born in Va, but at that time WV was not a state and just called Va or Western Va, so I'm not sure. These families helped to open the West and moved as groups. As they treked from New England to the wilderness, some relatives stayed at certain stops and some moved on. My g-g grandfather, Joseph Gowdy (wf Louisa Andrus/Andrews) went to CA for the gold rush. Louisa stayed in Ashtabula with their children in a log cabin for many years until he returned. This info is in the Ashtabula Pulic Library. Their son, my g-grandf Ceylon Gowdy went to McPherson Kansas after the civil war with his first wf and other family branches. First wf died and he returned to Ashtabula Co md Maria Brown. And their dau Daisy was my grandma. Love to hear from anyone with info on this line. Barbara
email barbbbg28@yahoo.com

Re: Neil McMullen b. June 1752 - Ireland

barbbbg28 — 2009-02-08 17:24:09Z

Elizabeth, I also descend from Neil Mcmullen and Susannah Mann. Their daughter Caty married into Gowdy family. John is Caty's brother and he did marry a Campbell in Trumbull co Ohio. On census it says John was born in Va (but that could maybe be WV) They travelled from Huntingdon Pa to Trumbull co Ohio. if you go on the web and find Goist genealogy they have Neil Mcmullen family listed. I read msg of Jim Kinder and would love to see the book also. These were the pioneers who opened up the west which was Ohio/Indiana etc. pls contact me. Barbara

Re: MCMULLEN,IRELAND,1840

TurnTurnTurn — 2009-01-08 05:06:40Z

I am reading these posts and trying to find some common threads such as first names, just as you are doing.
The McMullens in my background are probably from Northern Ireland (but are Roman Cath.) and I believe some of the names are Joseph McMullen (married to a Bridget ??, born circa 1799).
One of those children (not the eldest) was named, "James." James was born in 1830 and married Catharine). They were both born in the U.S. and lived in Allentown, Pa.; they had eight living children named: Joseph, Jane, Catharine, Charles, George, Margaret, James and Peter born bet'n 1860 and 1880.
Two of the girls became Catholic nuns in Philadelphia.

Catherine McMullen (Katie)

ladygotnowt — 2009-04-18 03:47:32Z

Catherine was the daughter of Charles McMullen and Margaret (nee Gallagher). She was born in 1873. She had numerous brothers and sisters including John McMullen (famous via the Catherine Cookson stories). There were brothers Joseph, James and Charles. There were sisters Margaret, Mary and Celia. Possibly there were other siblings too.

Catherine McMullen married John Lowry (or Lowrey) in 1894. They had one boy and two girls. Only one of the girls survived and that was my grandmother. So, Catherine was my great-grandmother.

I was born and educated in South Shields but have lived the past 40 years in Australia. I returned to SS last year to research family history and the above is what I discovered.

I would now very much like to find out more about the family. I can be contacted on my personal email address also - hrstrategies@bigpond.com - and would love to hear from anybody with any additional information regarding this family history.

Kind regards,
Lynda

Re: MCMULLEN,IRELAND,1840

ladygotnowt — 2009-04-18 03:37:58Z

My great-grandmother was Katherine (Katy) McMullen and I believe she was the sister of John McMullen - her parents were Charles McMullen and Margaret Gallagher. I was in South Shields last year doing family history research to gather the above information. I did not, however, get to establish where Charles and Margaret came from so your information is most interesting. It seems that your husband and I are related.

Katherine McMullen married a John Lowrey in 1894 and they subsequently had 3 children, the only survivor of which was Mary who is my grandmother.

Do you have any further information - eg: what part of Ireland they came from or any other information?

Lynda

McMullens in Schodack

ksanka1 — 2009-03-14 18:22:18Z

Looking for info on Rosanna McMullen born Schodack New York about 1750. She married Hugh McMullen 11 Nov 1771.

Does anyone know who her parents or siblings are?

Does anyone research this family?

Thanks

Re: not william but Neil

jzman45 — 2009-01-06 14:14:34Z

This is a long shot but, my mother Vera McMullen Zwaga born in Rochester, NY had a brother Neil born, as best I can determine, in 1907. She always said he ran away??. Other siblings beside my mother were Gladys, Isabel, and Clayton (sometimes noted as Earl Clayton) Mother was Anna and dad was Lawrence McMullen

Re: Susie McMullen

jforen1 — 2008-12-18 05:05:30Z

Cheryl,

I think I may be related to the John Foren born in 1847 in Gibson Co. tenn. Dates and names are right for him to be my greatgrandfather, who was born in Madison, WI or Savannah Il.

John Foren

Re: Clayton Albert McMullen

P_G_Simpson — 2009-05-14 11:49:42Z

We too have a Clayton McMullen (born 1897, Lanark County, Ontario). We have no idea where the name Clayton came from, and have often wondered. Your William Clayton McMullen would not be a first cousin, but might be related as Clayton is/was an uncommon name. Do you know the names of the parents of your William Clayton McMullen, or where he was born?

Re: Clayton Albert McMullen

P_G_Simpson — 2009-05-17 17:11:13Z

Thank you for telling me about your Clayton’s origins. His father Hiram, born in Ontario in 1830 pre-dates the arrival of our Irish born McMullens by 20 years. I have not found your Hiram in the 1891 Census, but other McMullens of a similar vintage, living in Belleville, said their father was born in the US, so it is unlikely there is any relationship.

Thanks.

Re: McMullens of Elk Co., PA and Olean, NY

josh23456 — 2009-05-02 18:11:44Z

I know this message is 10 years late(wow!), but I am a direct descendant...I am a great-great grandson of Maggie and John McMullen.

Re: MCMULLEN,IRELAND,1840

ldminc1 — 2009-01-08 06:11:30Z

Thanks for responding. The North fits, the names fit. Form of faith is one of the possible predictors, but even that can get mixed over time. My own line was Catholic ( I still am), but branches rolled over to COI in Armoy and Kilkenny, so it would depend how far back we link (if we do?) Have you considered DNA testing? Lyn (my personal email is ldminc1@shaw.ca if you want to contact me direct)

Re: MCMULLEN,IRELAND,1840

ldminc1 — 2008-12-04 19:56:22Z

Vincent, the only email I could find was the site email? Can you contact me on my personal email ldminc1@shaw.ca Lyn

Re: MCMULLEN,IRELAND,1840

ldminc1 — 2008-12-27 16:34:05Z

Greetings. I realize this post is somewhat dated, but my own line McMullen connects to Antrim (Ballycastle/Armoy). Using DNA testing (simple procedure, mailed kit and you swab the inside of your cheeks and mail it back), I was able to locate and connect with ancestors from there in a range of 150 to 360 years. The names you quote: James, Charles and John are predominant in my own line which I have now identified back to 1650 with James McMullen. Contact me for details. Slainte Lyn