Robert and Hugh Mullin, brothers, Sterling



In 1880 Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, John Mullin is 24, Margaret Mullin 28 Wife, Mary A. Mullin 5 Daughter, Ellen J. Mullin 3 Daughter, and Alice Mullin 2 Daughter.

In 1900 Norfolk, Nebraska, John M. Mullen is a railroad engineer, 45, Margaret Mullen born August 1853 in Scotland, immigrating in 1855, married 1874, Wife, Ellen Mullen 21 Daughter, Alice Mullen 20 Daughter, Hugh Mullen 18 Son, and Robert Mullen 15 Son.

Margaret T. Mullin Death Date 1909 Death Place Dodge, Nebraska.


John A. Mullin, 51 (sic), married Bessie Davis, 37, on September 30, 1914 in Fremont, Nebraska.

In 1920 Norfolk, Nebraska, John is 63, now married to Elizabeth 42 born in Maryland, with Virgil F. 4 born in Nebraska.

Bessie was in David City in 1900, G. Winfred Davis 50, Josie M. Davis 46 Wife, Bessie B. Davis 22 Daughter, Lida E. Davis 20 Daughter, and Will F. Davis 17 Son.

In 1910 Butler County, Nebraska, William F. Davis is 27, Elizabeth G. Davis 22 Wife, Elnore Davis 0 Daughter, and Bessie Davis 31 Sister.

John, Elizabeth, and Virgil are in Norfolk in 1930.

September 18, 1930 "George Winfield Davis, respected resident of David City for more than 40 years as carpenter and contractor, coming here in 1887, passed away at 5:45 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lida McKee, in Joliet, I11., where he and Mrs. Davis went a couple of years ago to reside, on account of failing health. Although in poor health for several years and feeling very badly the last two months of his life, Mr. Davis would not give up to go to bed until four days before his passing. z Mr. Davis was nearly 81 years of age. He was born in Baltimore, Md., September 30, 1849, a son of George Winfield and Belinda Davis. He was married at Annapolis, Md., on May 24, 1872, to Emma Wiggins, who preceded him in death. His second marriage was in David City on April 8, 1889, to Josephine Jordan, who survives him. Besides his wife, Mr. Davis leaves three daughters, Mrs. Carrie B. Russell of Annapolis, Md., Mrs. Bessie Mullin of Norfolk, Neb., and Mrs. Lida McKee of Joliet, I11., and four brothers, Mahlon Davis of Newark, Ohio, C. E. Davis of Atchison, Kas., Frank Davis of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Edward Davis of Columbus, Nebr. Two sons, Walter Herbert Davis and William Francis Davis have passed on.
Funeral services were held at Chamberlain and Sloan chapel in Joliet at 3 p. m. Monday, Sept. 8, conducted by Rev. Ben D. Willets, pastor of the Ingalls Park M. E. church. Mrs. J. T. Elens sang The Old Rugged Cross and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, Mrs. Carl Keicher organist. The pallbearers were James Laege, John Hills, Harold Sanders, Robert Hoyt T. J. Cavanaugh, and Lester Love. Burial was in Elmhurst cemetery. Many friends held Mr. Davis in the highest esteem for his kindliness, honesty, and integrity of character. He was a faithful member of St. Luke's church, David City, and one of its most active workers. He was a member of the Degree of Honor lodge of David City."

John 79 and Virgil Francis Mullin are in Venice, Florida in 1935.

Bessie is in Norfolk in 1940, a practical nurse, widowed, 61, living alone.

One tree said John died November 4, 1935 in Venice, Florida, buried Nov 6 in Manasota.

BESSIE AFTER JOHN

Bessie Mullin Death Age 60 Residence Place Norfolk Obituary Date 22 Feb 1945 Obituary Place David City, Nebraska, Father G. W. Davis Child Virgil F. Mullin.
Elizabeth Mullen BIRTH 1877 DEATH 1945 BURIAL David City Cemetery David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA PLOT 13 1 SE 1/4 MEMORIAL ID 32757683.

VIRGIL

In 1940 Venice, Florida, Virgil is 24, born in Nebraska, a caretaker at a military school. Minnie B. is 21, born i Florida, a post office clerk.

July 1949 Sarasota, Florida " Mrs. Virgil F. Mullin and daughter Jeanie Kenosha Wis., have arrived at their Venice home for a few days visit."

In 1950 Kenosha, Virgil F. Mullin is 34, Minnie Belle Mullin 31 Wife, and Jeanne Mullin 7 Daughter.

Oct. 04, 1968 Virgil F. Mullin formerly Norfolk now Downey, California

Husband of Minnie Belle Curry â€" married 1937 in Sarasota, Florida Died Mar 1984 at age 68 in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Minnie Belle Curry Born 3 Feb 1919 in Nokomis, Sarasota, Florida Daughter of Charles Samuel Curry and Clara Belle Bear Sister of Mary Anna Curry and Oscar Roland Curry
Died Oct 1983 at age 64 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida .


ROBERT

Sterling, Colorado


Robert James Mullin BIRTH 31 Aug 1882 DEATH 27 Nov 1909 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57891290.

Robert's heirs claimed a quarter in section 17, 7N 54W in 1913.

" To All The Heirs of Robert Mullin. Deceased. In the matter of petition of John A. Mullin for the determination of Interests in the lands and tenements of Robert Mullin, Deceased. You, and each of you will please take notice that on the 23rd day of December. A. D. 1916, John A. Mullin filed his duly verified petition in the District Court, sitting in and for the County of Logan, State of Colorado, praying for the determination of interests and for the determination of heirship in the lands and tenements of which Robert Mullin died seized.
You are further notified that the Petitioner mentioned, John A. Mullin, now residing at Norfolk, Nebraska, as the sole and only heir at law of the skid Robert Mullin, Deceased.
You are further notified that the Petitioner sets forth in the Petition that said Decedent, Robert Mullin, died seized and possessed of the following described lands and tenements, towit: the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Seventeen (17) In Township Seven (7) North of Range Fifty-four (54) West of sixth Principal Meridian, County of Logan, State of Colorado; Now therefore, pursuant to the provisions of section 7063 of 1908 Revised Statutes of Colorado, a hearing will be had upon said Petition at the City of Sterling. Colorado, in the District Court of the Thirteenth Judicial District of the State of Colorado, sitting in and for the County of Logan in said State, on the 13th day of March A. D. 1917, when and where you may appear and defend if you see proper." "


HUGH

In 1910 Sterling, Hugh Mullen is a railroad engineer, 28, born in Pennsylvania, in a lodging house.
John A. 54 is a mechanical engineer at the sugar factory, widowed.

April 1910 Sterling "The firm of H. Mullin & Company, doing a general draylng business, has been dissolved, Hugh Mullin taking over the interests of John A. Mullin. The deal was consummated the early part of last week."

May 1910


August 1910 Sterling

"Hugh Mullen an eligible bachelor who we insist should be captured by some young girl looking for a good man, brought into the Bee office Saturday the first American Beauty rose ever grown in Francitas. And Mr. Mullen has many more buds on the bush which will bloom this week. He planted the bush just three weeks ago." Francitas (Texas) Bee, February 16, 1911

March 1911 Francitas, Texas



In 1940 Monahans, Texas, Hugh is in a trailer park, 59, born in Pennsylvania, a pipe machinist (probably oil fields.)

Mr. Hugh Mullen of Columbia, S. A., brother of Mrs. A. T. Kellogg, visited here a few days last week.--The Edna (Texas) Weekly Herald, November 20, 1947

Mrs. A. T. Kellogg received a message Tuesday morning that her brother, Mr. Hugh Mullen, had passed away at San Marcos. She and her husband left immediately for San Marcos. Mr. Mullen's funeral was held from the Catholic Church there. Interment was made in the San Marcos Cemetery Thursday. To our friends we extend heartfelt sympathy in their loss.--Edna Weekly Herald, December 11, 1947

Hugh Mullin, born January 8, 1881 at New Castle, Pennsylvania to John Mullin of Pennsylvania and Margarette Shevlin of Scotland, died in San Marcos, Texas on December 3, 1947, a retired mechanic.

Hugh Mullin BURIAL Guadalupe Cemetery San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, USA MEMORIAL ID 99569351.


ALICE

James Hector Mackay married first November 24, 1885 in Madison, Madison County, Nebraska to Sylvia S. Johnson age 18, born February 1866 to Samuel? and Nancy J. Johnson Dr. McKay and Sylvia and one son: Donald Mackay, born October 1888
He was divorced, living alone in 1900 Madison County.

1900 Census - Madison, Madison County, Nebraska
Samuel? Johnson, head, W, M, Aug 1829, age 72, married 46 years, NJ, NJ, VT
Nancy J. Johnson, wife, W. F, Nov 1835, age 64, married 46 years, NJ, NJ, NJ
Sylvia S. MacKay, daughter, W, F, Feb 1866, age 34, divorced, 1 child, IA, NJ, NJ
Donald MacKay, G Son, W, M, Oct 1888, age 11 single, NE, Nova Scotia, IA

Norfolk, Nebraska, 31 Mar 1908 " Dr. James H. Mackey and Miss Alice Mullen, both prominent residents of Norfolk, were married this afternoon in Madison. The wedding ceremony was performed by County Judge William Bates in his office in the county court bouse. The wedding took place on Miss Mullen's birthday. Dr. Mackay is a former resident of Madison, having practiced medicine here for a number of years before leavhg Madison to become superintendent of the Norfolk hospital for the insane under Governor Holcomb. Dr. Mackay also edited the Madison Reporter, now the Newman Grove Reporter. Only a few friends had been informed here of the prospective wedding at Madison. Dr. Mackay, since he retired from the superintendency of the Norfolk hospital, has practiced medicine in Norfolk. He has also written extensively for various publications, especially for magazines featuring sports and out-of-door life. Mlaa Mullen is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mullen of this city. She returned recently from a visit at Fremont and Denver."
Dr. James H. Mackay, 39, born in Scotland to Donald and Jean Mackay.

1910 Census - 418 Madison Avenue, Madison, Madison County, Nebraska James Mackay, lodger, M, W, age __, married second, married 2 years, born Scotland, Alice Mackay, lodger, F, W, 24, married once, two years, no children born Pennsylvania
"In Dr. J. H. Mackay, Francitas has a physician who is very prominent in Nebraska medical circles. he is secretary of the Elkhorn Valley Medical Society of Nebraska, and the programs for the mid-winter meeting of that society have just been printed in the office of the Francitas Bee.
Dr. Mackay has started on his office building and in the lower story he intends to put in a stock of drugs, though up to this time the doctor has been attending to his several tracts of land rather than attending to sick people. In fact sickness has not yet developed."
Francitas Bee, December 29, 1910

March 1911 Francitas, Texas

Alice Mullin Mackay Birth Date 17 Mar 1878 Birth Place New Castle , Pennsylvania Father John A. Mullin Mother Margaret T. Shevlin.

1920 Census - 812 La Branch Street, Justice Precinct #1, Houston, Harris County, Texas Mackay, J. Hector, lodger, M, W, 53, married, immigrated 1879, naturalized, Physician, M. D.

"Dr. J. H. Mackay, Houston, Texas, died recently, age 57. Dr. Mackay was born in Nova Scotia, received his preliminary education in the Lake Forrest University of Chicago, and graduated in medicine from the Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, in 1884. He began the practice of medicine in Nebraska, at one time serving as City Health Officer of Norfolk, Nebraska. He had practiced in Texas for the past twelve years."
Texas State Journal of Medicine, Volume 17, May, 1922, p. 605

Born January 20, 1864 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Died January 10, 1922, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Buried Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas

Mrs. J. H. Mackay, of Houston, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. E. J. Brown. --Palacios Beacon, September 21, 1923

In 1930 Jackson County, Texas, Alice is 52, a real estate broker, widowed.

" Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Kellogg and Mrs. Alice MacKay, of Francitas were Palacios visitors the first of the week. Mrs. MacKay is manager of the Francitas Land and Improvement Co., and while here left with the Beacon office a nice order for job work."
Palacios Beacon, May 24, 1934

Alice MacKay, widowed, born March 17, 1878 in Pennsylvania to John A. Mullin and Margaret Shevlin, died February 28, 1952 in Jackson County, Texas (rural Francitas). She was cremated at the Brookside Memorial Park in Houston.

"The Angel of Death passed thru our midst late on the afternoon of February 23, laying his icy fingers on the brow of our friend and neighbor, Mrs. Alice MacKay. She slipped away quietly while talking to a business visitor and apparently without undue pain. This is how she would have wished to go.
She had been ailing for many months and was prepared to “step over the line” and rest.
She passed on to the never-never land as she had lived, quietly and uncomplainingly. She was ever ready to give to any good cause, and would donate generously when anyone called for funds, especially if she knew children would be benefitted.
Having no children of her own, during the years she spent with us (42 of them), she made many young people happy on Christmas, graduation days and at other times by making it possible for them to receive something they would value much.
She asked no favors in return, but we have seen her eyes glow from a simple “thank you” or a compliment. We shall miss the light in her window." Edna Herald, March 13, 1952

ELLEN

"Born September 15, 1876, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Died October 30, 1944, Memorial Hospital, Houston, Harris County, Texas Residence at time of death 711 LaBranch, Houston, Harris County, Texas
Ellen was the manager of the Judson Hotel.
Married April 14, 1909, Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska to Charles Francis Brown, 37 born Poweshiek County, Iowa to Thomas J. Brown and ELlen GIlliland. "


In 1920 Jackson County, Texas, Ellen J. Brown is widowed, 38, a druggist, Charles F. Brown 9 Son.

They are still in Francitas in 1930.

In 1940 Houston, Chas. F. Brown is 30, proprietor of the Judson Hotel, born in Nebraska Ellen J. Brown, widowed, 63, born in Pennsylvania Lodger Agnes "Cellon" 64, also born in Pennsylvania, married, Lodger.

MARY AGNES

May Agnes Mullen, 22, married Harry E. Gerecke, 22, on September 14, 1898 in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Harry and Agnes are in Norfolk in 1900, and in 1910 they're in Fremont, Neraska, with Gertrude 7, born in Nebraska.

July 1909 Norfolk "Mrs. E. H. Gorecke of Fremont is in Norfolk visiting relatives."

H. E. Gerecke and Billie Beman married 15 Jan 1920 in McLennan County, Texas.

Harry E. Gerecke and Billie Burnan had Harry, Jr. on October 21, 1920 in Waco, Texas.

In 1940 Corpus Christi, Texas, Harry Gerecke is a deputy assessor, Billie B. 46 born in Texas a secretary, and Harry Jr. 19 a clerk in a broker's office.

Dr. William B. Gerecke was born in Waco, dying at age 85 November 29, 2007 in Waco, buried in Killeen.

Harry Ervin Gerecke, born April 16, 1876 at Norfolk, Nebraska, died April 26, 1948 at Alice, Texas in the Rialto Theater, divorced. The informant was Harry E. Gerecke, Jr. of Augtin, to be buried in Seaside cemetery, Corpus Christi.
Seaside Memorial Park Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, USA PLOT Section J, Veterans MEMORIAL ID 177744730.

August 25, 1945 Victoria, Texas " Mrs. Theodore Hudson Harrell announces the marriage of her daughter, Susan, to William Breman Gerecke, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Gerecke of Corpus Christi. The ceremony was solemnized recently in the rectory of St Mary's Church, with the Rev. Msgr. F. O. Beck officiating.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, 507 West Forrest. The bride was graduated from Radford Girls School in El Paso, where she won a scholarship. She attended Our Lady of Lake in San Antonio and TSCW in Denton. She is the daughter of the late Dr. Theodore Hudson Terrell. Mr. Gerecke spent seven years in the Navy, serving overseas in the South Pacific. He received his honorable discharge in January. Upon their return from a wedding trip to Saltia, Mexico, the couple will make their home in Los Angeles, Calif."

November 14, 1979 Corpus Christi " Mrs. Billie Beman Gerecke, 84, died Monday in a Waco nursing home. Private graveside services were conducted at 4:30 pm Tuesday at the Notices Tharp Springs Farm, with father Leon Boarmon officiating.
She is survived by two sons, William B. Gerecke, Waco, and Harry Ervin Gerecke, Houston, two sisters, Mrs. Sudie Gay, Houston, and Mrs. Nell Warren, Alice. Texas, three grandchildren."

September 28, 2012 Corpus Christi "Alice L. (Doty) Gerecke was born in Laredo Texas on August 16, 1925, to Jack L. and Lois Elaine (McFarland) Zimmatore, and died September 24, 2012, in Plano, Texas, surrounded by her family, after battling a valiant fight with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She married Harry E. Gerecke, Jr., in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 28, 1944.
The young couple soon boarded a train for Nevada, where Hariy was stationed in the Marine Corps. Dot worked for an ammunitions depot, constructing bombs during WWII. They lived in many exciting places during their 58 years of marriage including the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dot was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother! She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She had many careers during her life. She was a teacher, insurance administrator, but her most notable role was as caregiver. She gave of her time freely caring for ner brother, Billy Zimmatore, as well as her mother and husband in their later years. She is predeceased by her husband, a daughter, Helen, parents, two brothers, a sister, and granddaughter.z She is survived by a daughter, Loretta (Pat) Tomes of Dallas, Texas, three sons, John (Stephany) Gerecke of Cannonsbura, Pennsylvania, Mike Gerecke of Austin, Texas, and Joseph Gerecke of Grand Junction, Colorado, a niece, Sharon Sparkman of Pflugerville, Texas and a sister-in-law, Mary Gerecke of Waco, Texas.
She has four grandchildren, Dwayne and Peter Muckel, Jamie and Samantha Gerecke, and two great-grandsons.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 1, 2012, in Kerrvllle Texas at the Notre Dame Catholic Church. The Rosary will be recited at 9:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at 1:45 pm at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio "

AGNES AFTER HARRY

In 1930 Port Arthur, Texas, Albert T. Kellogg is 62, Agnes M. Kellogg 50 Wife.

In 1940 Houston, Chas. F. Brown is 30, born in Nebraska Ellen J. Brown, widowed, 63, born in Pennsylvania Lodger Agnes "Cellon" 64, also born in Pennsylvania, married, Lodger.

"Albert T. Kellogg
Son of Hosmer and Emily Pratt Kellogg Born March 20, 1867 Kewanee, Illinois.
Died November 16, 1956, Detar Memorial Hospital, Victoria, Victoria County, Texas Residence at time of death - Francitas, Jackson County, Texas. Body Cremated.
" Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday for Albert T. Kellogg, 89, at Duckett-Richardson Chapel by the Rev. Jchn Newton. Mr. Kellogg died at a local hospital Friday night. A resident of Francitas, Tex. since 1908, Mr. Kellogg was a retired draftsman with the Texas Company, for whom he had worked for 25 years. He was a member of the Congregational Church and a Mason with membership in the Kewanee, I11. lodge. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Agnes Kellogg of Francitas.

Agnes Mullin Kellogg
Born June 13, 1875 New Castle, Lawrence County, PA.
Died February 22, 1959 Hermann Hospital, Houston, Harris County, Texas Residence at time of death - Francitas, Jackson County, Texas Body Cremated"

In 1926 Norfolk, Gertrude "Gericke" is a nurse, rooming at 511 S. 10th.

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