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     Richmond A. Black married Teressa White, daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager, on 4 July 1827 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     McCamy White was born on 4 December 1809 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager. McCamy White also went by the name of "Big Camy". McCamy went to California in 1849, after renting his farm to a Mr. Sprinkle. When he returned McCamy married Mr. Sprinkle's daughter, Martha. He married Martha M. Sprinkle on 11 January 1857 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

McCamy White died on 4 August 1879 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 69. He was buried at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Midland, Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

     Martha M. Sprinkle was born on 1 August 1837; the daughter of John Sprinkle and Martha Hagler. She married McCamy White, son of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager, on 11 January 1857 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Martha M (Sprinkle) White appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of her son, Franklin Edward "Frank" White at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as age 82 and widowed.

Martha M (Sprinkle) White died on 6 January 1923 at Township # 10, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 85; at 11 a.m., of pneumonia. She was buried on 7 January 1923 at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Midland, Cabarrus County, North Carolina; under the direction of Bell & Harris of Concord.

     Mary Malinda White was born on 26 October 1812 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager. Mary Malinda White died on 3 September 1818 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at age 5.

     Hessie White was born on 14 November 1822 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager. Hessie White married Allen Boger on 27 December 1842 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Hessie and Allen Boger were the parents of ten children.

Hessie (White) Boger died on 15 March 1908 at age 85.

     Allen Boger was born on 9 August 1816. He married Hessie White, daughter of Archibald White Jr. and Isabel Eager, on 27 December 1842 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Hessie and Allen Boger were the parents of ten children. During the Civil War, Allen Boger served as a Private in Company F, 4th North Carolina Senior Reserves, CSA. Allen Boger died on 7 July 1897 at age 80.

     John McCamey/Michael White was born on 7 May 1853 at North Carolina. He was the son of Bloomer (Blumer) Washington White and Barbara Ann Winecoff. John McCamey/Michael White suffered the death of his mother, Barbara Ann (Winecoff) White on 27 February 1860 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. John McCamey/Michael White appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Bloomer (Blumer) Washington White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as John White age nine. John McCamey/Michael White suffered the death of his father, Bloomer (Blumer) Washington White on 26 July 1864. John McCamey/Michael White appeared on the census of 1870 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 10 September. J.M. White was enumerated as a 17 year old laborer. He was living in the household of M.M. Robuck, a 52 year old female farmer. Also enumerated in the household were Luther Robuck age 22, Horace Robuck age 22, Paul Robuck age 17 and R.S. Wood, a 33 year old laborer.

John McCamey/Michael White married Jahazy Ann Smith on 13 January 1874 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. John McCamey/Michael White was a farmer between 1880 and 1910. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Grayson County, Texas; enumerated 12 June. J.M. White was enumerated as the 26 year old head of household and a farmer. Jaharzy White was enumerated as his 25 year old wife. Two sons were enumerated as Samuel age five and William age three. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Greer County, Oklahoma; enumerated 1 June. John M. White was enumerated as the 46 year old head of household and he owned his farm free of mortgage. J.A. White was enumerated as his 45 year old wife and the mother of six children, all living. The household included four White children; Riley age 19, Hattie age 17, Eddie age 11 and 8 year old Bessie.

John McCamey/Michael White appeared on the census of 1910 at Wilbarger County, Texas; enumerated 28 April. John M. White was enumerated as the 56 year old head of household and he owned his farm free of mortgage. Jahuzy A. White was enumerated as his 55 year old wife and the mother of six children, all living. Enumerated in the houshold were son Ed age 21 and daughter-in-law Minnie age 18. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Wilbarger County, Texas; enumerated 27 January. John M. White was enumerated as the 66 year old head of household and owned his home free of mortgage. He was listed as a feed store merchant working on his own account. Jahazy White was enumerated as his 64 year old wife. He appeared on the census of 1930 at Wilbarger County, Texas; enumerated 25 April. J.M. White was enumerated as the 76 year old head of household and a retired farmer. He owned a radio and his home valued at $3000. Jahazy White was enumerated as his 75 year old wife.

John McCamey/Michael White died on 10 October 1934 at Odell, Wilbarger County, Texas, at age 81; at 1 p.m. He was buried on 11 October 1934 at Bell Cemetery, Odell, Wilbarger County, Texas.

     Annetta "Netta" May White was born on 21 August 1859 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of Bloomer (Blumer) Washington White and Barbara Ann Winecoff. Annetta "Netta" May White also went by the name of Nettie or Netta White. She suffered the death of her mother, Barbara Ann (Winecoff) White on 27 February 1860 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. Annetta "Netta" May White appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Bloomer (Blumer) Washington White at Lafayette County, Mississippi, as age one. Annetta "Netta" May White suffered the death of her father, Bloomer (Blumer) Washington White on 26 July 1864. Norris T. White added a note to the family record pages of his bible stating "Annette Manerva White Born the 21 August 1859 Came here July the 6:1867."

Annetta "Netta" May White appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Norris Tindle White at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as Annetta White, age eleven and attending school. Annetta "Netta" May White suffered the death of her grandmother, Asenath M. (White) White on 1 January 1874 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Annetta "Netta" May White suffered the death of her grandfather, Norris Tindle White on 2 February 1875 at Rocky River, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Annetta "Netta" May White appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her uncle, Joseph Robinson White at Rowan County, North Carolina, as age 20 and keeping house. George Brown Ketchie signed a bond on 26 November 1880 at Rowan County, North Carolina, for his marriage to Annetta "Netta" May White. She married George Brown Ketchie on 2 December 1880 at Rowan County, North Carolina; with the ceremony officiated by Rev J. Alston Ramsay.

Annetta May (White) Ketchie died circa 15 October 1888 at Rowan County, North Carolina.

     Sarah Ann "Sallie" Miller was born on 27 April 1826 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. Sarah Ann "Sallie" Miller likely appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of David Miller at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as one of two females under age five. Sarah Ann "Sallie" Miller appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age 24. Sarah Ann "Sallie" Miller married John Thomas Lindsey on 11 February 1852 at Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Thomas Lindsey at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 4 July. John T Lindsey was enumerated as the 54 year old head of household. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $1,000. Sarah Lindsey was enumerated as age 31. Lindsey male children were enumerated as Moses age 19, William age 17, and John age 4. Lindsey female children were enumerated as Anne age 16, Minerva J age 14, Mary age 12, Louisa age 7 and Amanda age 2. Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey suffered the death of her daughter, Louisa A Lindsey on 23 July 1866 at Paris, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey was widowed with the death of her husband, John Thomas Lindsey on 29 June 1868 at Paris, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her son, John Thomas Lindsey at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, as age 53, widowed, and the house keeper. Her son Albert and daughters I.C., M.M., and O.J. were also members of the household. Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey suffered the death of her son, Albert Sidney Lindsey in 1893. Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey and Oza J Lindsey moved circa 1898 to Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas. Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her son-in-law, George Frank Perry at Angelina County, Texas, as Sallie Linsie age 73 and widowed; enumerated 12 June. Frank G Perry was enumerated as the 45 year old head of household and he was renting the family's lodgings. Ida Perry was enumerated as his 40 year old wife and the mother of eight children, all living. They had been married 19 years. Six sons were enumerated as Roscoe age 18, John age 16, Hollis age 12, Frankie age 10, C.W. age six and Burnice age 4. Two daughters were enumerated as Ouida age 14 and one year old Ida. Included as members of the household were Frank's widowed mother-in-law Sallie Linsie age 73 and his single sister-in-law Oza Linsie age 24.

Sarah Ann (Miller) Lindsey died on 15 May 1909 at Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, at age 83. She was buried at Knight Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas.

     Amanda Miller was born at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. Amanda Miller appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of David Miller at Cabarrus County, North Carolina, as one of two females under age five.

     Dr James Wilson Miller was born on 11 March 1831 at North Carolina. He was the son of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. Dr James Wilson Miller was baptized in April 1831 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age twenty. Dr James Wilson Miller married Elizabeth "Bettie" Smith circa 1863 at Mississippi. Dr James Wilson Miller was a medical doctor in June 1880 at Lee County, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Lee County, Mississippi; enumerated 11 June. J.W. Miller was enumerated as the 49 year old head of household. Elizabeth Miller was enumerated as his 40 year old wife and she was keeping house. Miller children enumerated were Kate R. age 12, Merle age 9, Sawood W. age 7, David D. age 4 and 2 year old Kavanaugh. Also enumerated in the household was J. W. Miller's 78 year old widowed father, David Miller. He was widowed with the death of his wife, Elizabeth "Bettie" (Wilson) Miller on 12 October 1891. Dr James Wilson Miller appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his son-in-law, Thomas Crutcher Lauderdale at Lee County, Mississippi, as age 69 and widowed; enumerated 12 June. Thoa C Lauderdale was enumerated as the 37 year old head of household and he owned his home free of mortgage. Wardie Lauderdale was enumerated as his 27 year old wife and the mother of two children, both living. Thoa and Wardie had been married 10 years. One daughter was enumerated as Beth age eight and one son was enumerated as Bertrand age four. Also enumerated in the household was Thoa's 69 year old, widowed father-in-law James W Miller, a physician.

Dr James Wilson Miller died on 11 December 1907 at Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi, at age 76. He was buried at Shannon Cemetery, Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi.

     Jane Louisa Miller was born circa 1833 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. Jane Louisa Miller was baptized in March 1834 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age seventeen.

     John Robinson Miller was born in January 1836 at North Carolina. He was the son of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. John Robinson Miller was baptized on 29 July 1836 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age fifteen. John Robinson Miller appeared on the census of 1860 at Calhoun County, Mississippi; enumerated 8 August. John R. Miller was enumerated as the 24 year old head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $400 and personal property valued at $750. Included in the household were David Miller a 58 year old post master, Salina Miller age 25, Elenor Miller age 18, David Miller age 16 and 14 year old Samuel Miller. Elenor, David and Samuel had attended school within the year.

John Robinson Miller married Harriet Salina Zinn on 6 December 1860 at Pontotoc County, Mississippi. John Robinson Miller appeared on the census of 1870 at Calhoun County, Mississippi; enumerated 13 June. John R. Miller was enumerated as the 36 year old head of household and a farmer with real estate valued at $200 and personal property valued at $800. Hariet Miller was enumerated as age 26 and keeping house. Miller children included in the household were Lelia age seven, Jennie age four, Mary age two and Elizabeth age one. Lelia had attended school within the year. Also enumerated with the family was a thirteen year old farm laborer born in North Carolina, Charles White. Researcher's Note: John Robinson Miller was a first cousin of Charles White's father, Bloomer Washington White. It is possible that John R Miller was serving as guardian to Charles after the death of B W White. David Miller's dwelling was enumerated following the dwelling of his son John R. Miller.

John Robinson Miller appeared on the census of 1880 at Johnson County, Arkansas; enumerated 12 June. Jno. R. Miller was enumerated as head of household and a 43 year old farmer. Harett S. Miller was enumerated as his 35 year old wife and she was keeping house. Miller children enumerated in the household were; Lelia E. age 17, Jennie R. age 14, Mary E. age 12, Elizabeth E. age 10, Hattie A. age 8, Elinnor E. age 6, John age 5, Edna M. age 2 and four month old Carry U. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Johnson County, Arkansas; enumerated 18 June. John R. Miller was enumerated as head of household, age 54 and a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage. Harriet S. Miller was enumerated as his 56 year old wife. Miller children enumerated in the household were; Elizabeth E. age 31, Hattie A. age 29, Elinor A. age 27, Carrie E. age 21, James W. age 18 and 16 year old Estella.

John Robinson Miller died on 28 November 1916 at Sebastian County, Arkansas, at age 80. He was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.

     David M Miller was born on 16 March 1844 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. David M Miller appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age six. David M Miller appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Robinson Miller at Calhoun County, Mississippi, as age sixteen and he had attended school within the year. David M Miller married Sarah E (?) David M Miller appeared on the census of 1870 at Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; enumerated 20 Sept. David M Miller was enumerated as the 26 year old head of household and a farmer. Sarah E Miller was enumerated age 26 and keeping house. Miller children were enumerated as Frances E age 4, James E age 2 and 4 month old Stella A born in April. Also enumerated as members of the household were 46 year old Delaney Tierce and 14 year old Mary R Tierce. He died on 29 January 1918 at age 73. He was buried at Drew Cemetery, Drew, Sunflower County, Mississippi.

     Ellen Miller was born circa 1840 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. Ellen Miller appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age ten. Ellen Miller appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Robinson Miller at Calhoun County, Mississippi, as Elenor age eighteen and she had attended school within the year.

     Samuel Miller was born circa 1846 at Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was the son of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. Samuel Miller appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age four. Samuel Miller appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of John Robinson Miller at Calhoun County, Mississippi, as age fourteen and he had attended school within the year.

     William Miller was born circa 1838 at North Carolina. He was the son of David Miller and Clarenda R. White. William Miller appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Miller at Pontotoc County, Mississippi, as age twelve. William Miller unmarried. William Miller died between 1861 and 1864; in the Confederate States Army.

     Curtis Hollis Mullen was born on 2 April 1892 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. His name was originally Curtin. He never liked Curtin and changed it by simply signing his school papers Curtis. He was the son of William Wilburn Wilson Mullen and Bethana Bartlett. Curtis Hollis Mullen appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his father, William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Howell County, Missouri, as age eight and had attended school for three months that year. Curtis Hollis Mullen was educated in the Mountain View, Missouri schools and "graduated from the ninth grade, took a teacher examination and was given a certificate to teach in grade school but never did". Curtis, Ruth Todd Hunt, Iva Noe Nations and Lula Kelly were the members of the Mountain View High School Class of 1907. At that time the high school was a two year course. He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of his father, William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Howell County, Missouri, as age eighteen and working odd jobs.

Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield obtained a marriage license on 5 April 1912; with William Mullen giving his consent as Curtis was not twenty-one. Curtis Hollis Mullen married Vernice Leota Brassfield, daughter of Orville A. Brassfield and Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth Brittain, on 7 April 1912 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri; with the ceremony performed by Rev. G. M. Gulley, an ordained Preacher of the Gospel. The wedding took place in the minister's home and two of his children served as witnesses. Curtis Hollis Mullen suffered the death of his son, Gilbert Maxwell Mullen on 14 July 1914 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in August 1916 to Hazelton, Indiana. Curtis Hollis Mullen suffered the death of his daughter, Thelma Mullen on 6 July 1917 at Hazelton, Gibson County, Indiana. Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in February 1918 to Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri.

Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in April 1918 to Blue Mound, Linn County, Kansas. Curtis Hollis Mullen appeared on the census of 1920 at Linn County, Kansas; enumerated 19 January. Curtis H., age 27, owned his home on Mulberry Street with a mortgage. Vernice L. was enumerated as age 26. Included in the household were three sons; Philip E. age seven and attending school, Richard D. age four and Donald L. age one. At the time of his father's death on 18 July 1921, Curtis owned three newspapers, one of which was being run by his father-in-law, Orville A. Brassfield. He suffered the death of his father, William Wilburn Wilson Mullen on 18 July 1921 at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in 1926 to Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen lived in August 1927 at 219 Tyler, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Curtis Hollis Mullen suffered the death of his son, Curtis Hollis Mullen Jr. on 17 August 1927 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Curtis Hollis Mullen appeared on the census of 1930 at Shawnee County, Kansas; enumerated 24 April. Curtis H. was enumerated as age 38, head of household and the proprietor of a print shop. Vernice L. was enumerated as his wife, age 37. They owned a radio and were paying $32.50 monthly rent for their home at 611 West 5th Street. Included in the household were three sons: Phillip E. age seventeen, a pressman at the print shop; Dale R. age fourteen; Donald age eleven and one daughter, Betty T. age six. Dale, Donald and Betty were attending school.

Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in February 1933 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; They lived in a boarding house while waiting for their household goods to arrive. However, they lost most of their possessions when the moving van turned over and burned near Oxford. Curtis Hollis Mullen suffered the death of his mother, Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen on 18 February 1934 at her home, 915 Third Street, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. On 28 March 1934, Ralph W. & Grace Mullen, Daniel & Stella Ann Marconett, Curtis H. & Vernice Mullen and Luther & Norma Ruth Gallaway filed a deed with the Stanislaus County, California Recorder's office transferring lots 9 and 10 in block 6 of Modesto to Nellie May Umbaugh. Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved circa 1951 to Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. Curtis Hollis Mullen applied for a Social Security Number on 24 December 1951, while living at Paris, Henry County, Tennessee where he was the owner and publisher of the local newspaper, The Parisian. His Social Security Number was 411-52-2104 issued December 1951 at Henry County, Tennessee. He and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in 1953 to Canton, Madison County, Mississippi. Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in June 1964 to Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas.

Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen moved in September 1964 to Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky; where they rented an apartment until purchasing a house. Curtis Hollis Mullen signed a will on 9 October 1964 at Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. His attorneys were Gant and Carroll, 100 St. Ann Street, Owensboro. Curtis named his wife Vernice as his heir. In the case of her prior death, his four surviving children, Phillip, Dale, Don and Elizabeth were named in equal shares as his heirs. He and Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen lived at 2526 Wesleyan Park Drive, Owensboro, Kentucky. Curtis Hollis Mullen was widowed with the death of Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen on 24 August 1972 at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. Curtis Hollis Mullen lived at 203 West McElroy, Morganfield, Kentucky. He moved to 2235 Bixley Apt. 3, Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri. Curtis H. Mullen granted his power of attorney to his daughter Elizabeth (Mullen) White on 29 October 1976.

Curtis Hollis Mullen died on 23 February 1982 at Clayton House Healthcare, Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 89; with arrangements handled by Schrader Funeral Home, Inc., 500 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Missouri 63011. He was buried at Oxford Memorial Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; next to his wife Vernice.

     Vernice Leota Brassfield was born on 24 February 1893 at Spickard, Grundy County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Orville A. Brassfield and Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth Brittain. Vernice Leota Brassfield appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Orville A. Brassfield at Mercer County, Missouri, as age eight. Vernice Leota Brassfield appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her father, Orville A. Brassfield at Mercer County, Missouri, as Bernice age seventeen and attending school. Vernice Leota Brassfield was graduated circa 1910 from the tenth grade in Mountain View, Missouri.

Vernice Leota Brassfield and Curtis Hollis Mullen obtained a marriage license on 5 April 1912; with William Mullen giving his consent as Curtis was not twenty-one. Vernice Leota Brassfield married Curtis Hollis Mullen, son of William Wilburn Wilson Mullen and Bethana Bartlett, on 7 April 1912 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri; with the ceremony performed by Rev. G. M. Gulley, an ordained Preacher of the Gospel. The wedding took place in the minister's home and two of his children served as witnesses. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen suffered the death of her son, Gilbert Maxwell Mullen on 14 July 1914 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in August 1916 to Hazelton, Indiana. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen suffered the death of her daughter, Thelma Mullen on 6 July 1917 at Hazelton, Gibson County, Indiana. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in February 1918 to Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in April 1918 to Blue Mound, Linn County, Kansas. Vernice's aunt, Effie Snapp visited Blue Mound from 26 December 1918 until 1 January 1919. While there she attended Vernice's sister, Dollie's wedding on 29 December 1918. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Curtis Hollis Mullen at Linn County, Kansas; enumerated 19 January. Curtis H., age 27, owned his home on Mulberry Street with a mortgage. Vernice L. was enumerated as age 26. Included in the household were three sons; Philip E. age seven and attending school, Richard D. age four and Donald L. age one.

Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in 1926 to Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen lived in August 1927 at 219 Tyler, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Vernice Leota Brassfield suffered the death of her son, Curtis Hollis Mullen Jr. on 17 August 1927 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Curtis Hollis Mullen at Shawnee County, Kansas; enumerated 24 April. Curtis H. was enumerated as age 38, head of household and the proprietor of a print shop. Vernice L. was enumerated as his wife, age 37. They owned a radio and were paying $32.50 monthly rent for their home at 611 West 5th Street. Included in the household were three sons: Phillip E. age seventeen, a pressman at the print shop; Dale R. age fourteen; Donald age eleven and one daughter, Betty T. age six. Dale, Donald and Betty were attending school. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in February 1933 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; They lived in a boarding house while waiting for their household goods to arrive. However, they lost most of their possessions when the moving van turned over and burned near Oxford. On 28 March 1934, Ralph W. & Grace Mullen, Daniel & Stella Ann Marconett, Curtis H. & Vernice Mullen and Luther & Norma Ruth Gallaway filed a deed with the Stanislaus County, California Recorder's office transferring lots 9 and 10 in block 6 of Modesto to Nellie May Umbaugh. Vernice Leota Brassfield was "a Missionary Baptist and pretty straight laced altho she had a fine sense of humor about the sins of the flesh." During the years she lived in Oxford, she was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she worked with the Girls Auxiliary.

Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved circa 1951 to Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in 1953 to Canton, Madison County, Mississippi. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in June 1964 to Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen moved in September 1964 to Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky; where they rented an apartment until purchasing a house. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen and Curtis Hollis Mullen lived at 2526 Wesleyan Park Drive, Owensboro, Kentucky. Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen applied for a Social Security Number on 18 April 1972, while living at 2526 Wesleyan Park Drive, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. Her Social Security Number was 401-90-8183 issued April 1972 at Daviess County, Kentucky. Vernice Mullen loved to read and some of her favorite subjects were histories of ancient Greece, Rome, the Nile River and the Dead Sea Scrolls. She also had a great interest in travel articles and the history of the United States. Vernice and Curtis Mullen loved to travel and made at least one major trip each year until her health prevented her from accompanying him. As neither drove a car, most of their travel was by train. One of her favorite places was the Great White Throne in Zion National Park.

Vernice Leota (Brassfield) Mullen died on 24 August 1972 at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, at age 79. Funeral services were held on 26 August 1972 at Elliott Funeral Home, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; at 2 p.m., following visitation that began at 12 noon. The Rev. Wayne Coleman, pastor of First Baptist Church officiated. She was buried on 26 August 1972 at Oxford Memorial Cemetery, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Oxford was chosen for her burial "because the 17 years she lived there included some of the happiest years of her life."

     William Wilburn Wilson Mullen was born on 15 August 1852 at Bond County, Illinois. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen was also known as William Mullen and according to his son Curtis H. Mullen, "he never went by any name except William Mullen and he abbreviated that to Wm. Mullen." He was the son of Elgen A. Mullen and Eliza C. Getts. This report uses Wilburn because he signed his marriage license as Wilburn W. Mullin. A middle name of Willington is said to be from his wife's Bible. According to his daughter, Norma the Bible had both Wilburn and William listed as his name. However, in her manuscript entitled My Folks, Norma states that her father's name was William Wilber Wilson Mullen. The use of Wilson is interesting as his mother's stepfather was Avington Wilson and he lived in that household after the death of his parents. In a letter, Norma states that her father's name was Wilber William Wilson Mullen and that he always siged his name as Wm. Mullen. After he was orphaned at age 8, he lived with his grandmother near St. Louis. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen and Charles Fuller appeared on the census of 1860 at Jefferson County, Missouri, in the household of A. K. Wilson. Both boys had attended school within the year. William was enumerated as age nine and Charles as age twelve. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen suffered the death of his step-grandfather, Avington Kimberland Wilson before June 1870.

William Wilburn Wilson Mullen married Bethana Bartlett, daughter of Andrew Jackson Bartlett and Cynthia Ann Gaunt, on 28 February 1878 at Durham Township, Hancock County, Illinois; with the ceremony performed by Stephen Ekles, Justice of the Peace. Wilburn was twenty-three and Bethana was seventeen. About 1879, William joined the Christian church. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinios. Wilbur was listed as age 28, born Missouri and farming. He was listed with his wife, Bethana. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen appeared on the census of 1885 at Adams County, Iowa; as Wm Millin age 32, a married farmer. Enumerated in the household were; B. Mullin age 25, a married female, R. B. Mullin, a one year old male; Cynthia A. Bartlett, a 52 year old widow and Andrew J. Bartlett, a 21 year old single male. They were living in the south east, south west part of Prescott Township (number 72), Range 33 Section 2. William and Andrew were both entitled to vote and were subject to military duty.

William Wilburn Wilson Mullen moved in August 1887 to Jack Forks, Howell County, Missouri; He traveled in a covered wagon pulled by a team of oxen. His wife and children, accompanied by his aunt, traveled by train. He and Bethana Bartlett settled on a farm where he built a slab-board house of rough cut lumber with a wood shingle roof. Newspapers were used to cover the inside walls to increase the warmth. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen and Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen obtained a shingle mill and sold eggs for three cents a dozen to support their growing family. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen suffered the death of his grandmother, Elizabeth (Cadwallader) Getz Wilson on 25 December 1889 at St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri. William and Bethana opened a meat market in Mountain View, where he did his own butchering. William Wilburn Wilson Mullen was a member of the Peace Valley Church of the Brethren from its organization in 1897 until his death. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Howell County, Missouri; enumerated 5 June. William Mullen was enumerated as head of household, age 47 and a farmer on a rented farm. Betthena Mullen was enumerated as his wife, age 39 and the mother of five children, all living. Mullen children included in the household were: Stella age thirteen, Nellie age thirteen, Kerton age eight and Norma age two. Stella, Nellie and Kerton had attended school for three months of the year. The family relocated to a newer house with a few acres of land closer to Mountain View in Howell County. About 1902, Ralph W. Mullen, who was working in Illinois, visited his family. This was likely around the time of Nellie's wedding. About 1904, family friends moved to Colorado looking for better opportunities. William and Bethana Mullen decided to move there also. Bethana, Stella and Norma traveled ahead, William and Curtis were to follow later. Bethana and Stella worked in the drying yard of their friend's apple orchard. William decided that he wanted to live the rest of his life in southern Missouri, so Bethana, Stella and Norma returned to Howell County. On the return trip they stopped in Ottawa, Kansas, to visit Nellie, who was very ill after losing a baby.

About 1906, William built several houses in Mountain View. At the same time, he built a five room house for his family, about a quarter mile from town with a small acreage and they had a Jersey cow, a few chickens and some hogs. William preferred Jersey cows as he thought their milk was richer and tasted better. He always painted their home white with red trim and a name plate over the front door. Ralph W. Mullen visited his parents again in 1906 from Omaha, Nebraska, where he was working as a street car conductor. Cynthia (Gaunt) Bartlett, Bethana's mother came to live with William and Bethana about 1906. Her bedroom was the only one located downstairs. He rose every morning at four to cut fire wood before going to the meat market. According to his daughter Norma, he would sing as he worked and his favorite songs were "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder, I'll Be There" and "If a Tree Don't Fall on Me, I'll Live til I Die." Bethana never liked living and farming in southern Missouri. She and William decided to open a combination meat market and family style restaurant. Bethana baked her own bread and pies and served all you could eat for twenty five cents. A large bowl of beef soup with lots of crackers was five cents a bowl. Norma was washing dishes by the time she was eleven. They operated the restaurant for several years.

William Wilburn Wilson Mullen was a real estate agent in 1910 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Howell County, Missouri; enumerated 18 April. William Mullin was enumerated as age 58 and owned a farm with a mortgage. Betthana was enumerated as his wife, age 49 and the mother of 5 children, all living. Son Curtain, age eighteen was a laborer working odd jobs. Daughter Norma, age eleven was attending school. Included in the household was William's 77 year old mother-in-law, Cynthia Bartlett. William and Bethana owned and operated the Mullen's Soda Fountain in the Walker Building on Main Street in Mountain View. He appeared on the census of 1920 at Howell County, Missouri; enumerated 5 January. William was enumerated as age 67, head of household and owner of a restaurant. Bethana was enumerated as his wife, age 57. They owned their home on Second Street free of mortgage. In February 1920, William suffered a siege of lagrippe, which was followed by bladder trouble. William had surgery about 4 November 1920, in Springfield, Missouri. He was discharged from the hospital and returned home on Saturday, November 13, 1920. On 3 January 1921, William was able to be down town for the first time since his surgery. William and Park Phipps owned the City Cafe on Oak Street. After William's death, Park Phipps sold his interest to William's widow, Bethana Mullen.

William Wilburn Wilson Mullen died on 18 July 1921 at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 68; at 11:25 pm. Bethana listed his occupation as farmer on his death certificate. Funeral services were held on 21 July 1921 at Presbyterian Church, Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri; officiated by Phineas L. Fiske of the Peace Valley Church of the Brethren. He was buried on 21 July 1921 at Mountain View City Cemetery, Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri.

     Bethana Bartlett was born on 3 January 1861 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bartlett and Cynthia Ann Gaunt. Bethana Bartlett was also known as Beththana, this being the spelling that her son, Curtis H. Mullen believed to be correct. However, the compiler uses the spelling Bethana as it was the one used by Cintha Ann Bartlett in her hand written consent for her daughter's marriage. She suffered the death of her father, Andrew Jackson Bartlett on 31 March 1863 at Hancock County, Illinois. Bethana Bartlett appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett at Adams County, Illinois, as age nine and she had attended school within the year. In June 1870, the Bartlett household was living next to Smith and Jane Gaunt, parents of Cintha Bartlett and grandparents of Emily, Bethana, Lucy and Andrew Jr.

Bethana Bartlett married William Wilburn Wilson Mullen, son of Elgen A. Mullen and Eliza C. Getts, on 28 February 1878 at Durham Township, Hancock County, Illinois; with the ceremony performed by Stephen Ekles, Justice of the Peace. Wilburn was twenty-three and Bethana was seventeen. Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her mother, Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinios. Bethana was listed as age 19, born in Illinois and keeping house. She was listed with her husband, Wilbur Mullen. Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Adams County, Iowa, as B Mullin age 25. Also enumerated in the household were R.B. Mullin age one, Cynthia A. Bartlett age 52 and Andrew J Bartlett age 21. Bethana Bartlett moved in August 1887 to Jack Forks, Texas County, Missouri; Bethana and the children traveled by train accompanied by William's aunt. William had arrived ahead of the family, traveling in a covered wagon pulled by a team of oxen. She and William Wilburn Wilson Mullen settled on a farm where he built a slab-board house of rough cut lumber with a wood shingle roof. Newspapers were used to cover the inside walls to increase the warmth.

Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen and William Wilburn Wilson Mullen obtained a shingle mill and sold eggs for three cents a dozen to support their growing family. Bethana Bartlett bailed shingles right up to the births of her two youngest children. William and Bethana opened a meat market in Mountain View, where he did his own butchering. She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Howell County, Missouri; enumerated 5 June. William Mullen was enumerated as head of household, age 47 and a farmer on a rented farm. Betthena Mullen was enumerated as his wife, age 39 and the mother of five children, all living. Mullen children included in the household were: Stella age thirteen, Nellie age thirteen, Kerton age eight and Norma age two. Stella, Nellie and Kerton had attended school for three months of the year. The family relocated to a newer house with a few acres of land closer to Mountain View in Howell County. About 1902, Ralph W. Mullen, who was working in Illinois, visited his family. This was likely around the time of Nellie's wedding. About 1904, family friends moved to Colorado looking for better opportunities. William and Bethana Mullen decided to move there also. Bethana, Stella and Norma traveled ahead, William and Curtis were to follow later. Bethana and Stella worked in the drying yard of their friend's apple orchard. William decided that he wanted to live the rest of his life in southern Missouri, so Bethana, Stella and Norma returned to Howell County. On the return trip they stopped in Ottawa, Kansas, to visit Nellie, who was very ill after losing a baby.

About 1906, William built several houses in Mountain View. At the same time, he built a five room house for his family, about a quarter mile from town with a small acreage and they had a Jersey cow, a few chickens and some hogs. William preferred Jersey cows as he thought their milk was richer and tasted better. He always painted their home white with red trim and a name plate over the front door. Bethana Bartlett made apple butter with Ben Davis apples and sweetened it with sorghum molasses. She also made sorghum molasses candy and baked apple pies with Jonathan apples. Cynthia (Gaunt) Bartlett, Bethana's mother came to live with William and Bethana about 1906. Her bedroom was the only one located downstairs. Bethana never liked living and farming in southern Missouri. She and William decided to open a combination meat market and family style restaurant. Bethana baked her own bread and pies and served all you could eat for twenty five cents. A large bowl of beef soup with lots of crackers was five cents a bowl. Norma was washing dishes by the time she was eleven. They operated the restaurant for several years.

Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Howell County, Missouri; enumerated 18 April. William Mullin was enumerated as age 58 and owned a farm with a mortgage. Betthana was enumerated as his wife, age 49 and the mother of 5 children, all living. Son Curtain, age eighteen was a laborer working odd jobs. Daughter Norma, age eleven was attending school. Included in the household was William's 77 year old mother-in-law, Cynthia Bartlett. Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen suffered the death of her mother, Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett on 20 July 1910 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Howell County, Missouri; enumerated 5 January. William was enumerated as age 67, head of household and owner of a restaurant. Bethana was enumerated as his wife, age 57. They owned their home on Second Street free of mortgage. Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen was widowed with the death of her husband, William Wilburn Wilson Mullen on 18 July 1921 at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. Bethana's husband, William had owned the City Cafe on Oak Street with a partner, Park Phipps. After William's death, Mr. Phipps sold his interest in the cafe to Bethana. Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen lived between 1923 and 1934 at 915 Third Street, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. She suffered the death of her brother, Andrew Jackson Bartlett Jr on 27 May 1930 at Chambers, Holt County, Nebraska.

Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen died on 18 February 1934 at her home, 915 Third Street, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, at age 73; at 9:20 pm, of carcinoma of the gall bladder. Funeral services were held on 20 February 1934 at Shannon Funeral Chapel, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California; at 2 p.m., with Rev. Fred Hollenberg officiating. She was buried on 20 February 1934 at Wood Colony Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus County, California; in the Center Section, Row N, grave #11. Shannon Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

     Andrew Jackson Bartlett was born in 1824 at Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana. He was the son of Lemuel Bartlett and Jane Roseberry. Researcher's Note: His daughter Lucy, listed his state of birth as Maine on the 1910 and 1920 census. Andrew Jackson Bartlett appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Pardon Potter at Adams County, Illinois, as a 25 year old farmer. Andrew Jackson Bartlett married Emily "Emma" Jane Gaunt, daughter of Smith Gaunt and Jane or Jennie Smith, on 5 November 1854 at Adams County, Illinois. Andrew Jackson Bartlett was widowed with the death of Emily J. (Gaunt) Bartlett circa May 1858 at Hancock County, Illinois. Andrew Jackson Bartlett married Cynthia Ann Gaunt, daughter of Smith Gaunt and Jane or Jennie Smith, on 26 December 1858 at Adams County, Illinois. Andrew Jackson Bartlett appeared on the census of 1860 at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 20 August. Andrew J. Bartlett was enumerated as age 34, head of household and a farm laborer with $400 value in personal estate. Cynthia Bartlett was enumerated as age 28. Bartlett children included in the household were Emily J. age four and Rufus F. age one.

Andrew Jackson Bartlett died on 31 March 1863 at Hancock County, Illinois. He was buried at Durham Cemetery, Durham, Hancock County, Illinois; in Lot 7.

     Cynthia Ann Gaunt was born on 24 October 1832 at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Smith Gaunt and Jane or Jennie Smith. Cynthia Ann Gaunt appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Smith Gaunt at Adams County, Illinois, as age 17 and attending school. Cynthia Ann Gaunt married Andrew Jackson Bartlett, son of Lemuel Bartlett and Jane Roseberry, on 26 December 1858 at Adams County, Illinois. Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Andrew Jackson Bartlett at Hancock County, Illinois; enumerated 20 August. Andrew J. Bartlett was enumerated as age 34, head of household and a farm laborer with $400 value in personal estate. Cynthia Bartlett was enumerated as age 28. Bartlett children included in the household were Emily J. age four and Rufus F. age one. Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett was widowed with the death of her husband, Andrew Jackson Bartlett on 31 March 1863 at Hancock County, Illinois. Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1870 at Adams County, Illinois; enumerated 17 June. Synthi Bartlett was enumerated as the head of household, age 38, keeping house and owned personal property valued at $325. Bartlett children included in the household were: Emily J. age fourteen, Bethania age nine, Lucy A. age eight and Andrew J. age seven. All the children had attended school within the year. In June 1870, the Bartlett household was living next to Smith and Jane Gaunt, parents of Cintha Bartlett and grandparents of Emily, Bethana, Lucy and Andrew Jr. She appeared on the census of 1880 at Hancock County, Illinios; as age 48, born in Kentucky and a widow keeping house. Both of her parents are noted as born in Kentucky. Enumerated with her were; her daughter, Lucy A. Bartlett, age 18, born Illinois, single and at home and her son, Andrew J. Bartlett, age 17, born Illinois, single and farming. In the same dwelling were Wilbur Mullen, age 28, born Missouri, married and farming and his wife, Bethana, age 19, born Illinois and keeping house. Lucy, Andrew and Bethana list their father as born in Indiana. She appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Adams County, Iowa, as a 52 year old widow. Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her son-in-law, John Austin Terrill at Hancock County, Illinois, as age 67 and widowed. She was listed as the mother of four children, three living. Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of her son-in-law, William Wilburn Wilson Mullen at Howell County, Missouri, as 77 years old. Cynthia Ann (Gaunt) Bartlett appeared on the census of 1910 at Howell County, Missouri; enumerated 18 April. She was living with her daughter Bethana Mullen, and listed as age 77, the mother of 4 children, three of which were still living. She died on 20 July 1910 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, at age 77; at 6 am, at the home of her daughter, Bethana (Bartlett) Mullen. Dr. J. T. Bickel signed the death certificate and stated that he attended her from 10 Jan 1910 until her death. He listed cause of death as hemiplegia [paralysis of one side of the body] with a duration of three years. Cynthia Ann Gaunt's obituary was published as follows:

     On Wednesday morning, July 20, 1910, just after six o'clock, Mother Bartlett, aged nearly 78 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Mullen of Mountain View.
     Last November she was striken with paralysis and has since been a helpless invalid and for some weeks a severe sufferer.
     Cyntha Bartlett, nee Gaunt, was born October 24, 1832, near Louisville, Ky. When four years old her parents moved to Adams county, Ill. There she was married to Andrew J. Bartlett in 1858. Her husband, died in 1863, leaving her with four little ones to care for. She never remarried but brought up her family alone. Since her children settled in homes of their own she has lived with them. Her children are: Mrs. Wm. Mullen of this city, Mrs. Emma Terril of Giltner, Neb; Mrs Lucy Pettit of Eagle, Neb. and Andrew Bartlett of Tekanah, Neb. A sister, Mrs. Lucinda Patten of Gutherie, Okla., the last surviving member of her father's family, came to visit her but arrived too late for the funeral.
     Mrs. Bartlett leaves 15 grand children and eight great grand children. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church 34 years ago. The funeral was held at the M. E. church of this city July 21, Rev. Carl Stevenson officiating.
Calmy sleeping gentle mother,
     Past are all your trials and pain;
Resting till the resurrection,
     When we hope to meet again.
                                   A Friend.

She was buried on 22 July 1910 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. Listed on her death certificate as the undertaker was her son-in-law, William Mullen.

     Phillip Earle Mullen was born on 22 January 1913 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri; at 6 pm. He was the son of Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield. Phillip Earle Mullen appeared on the census of 1920 at Linn County, Kansas, in the household of his father, Curtis Hollis Mullen as age seven and attending school. Phil, Dale and Don as young boys were expected to work in the family printing business or newspaper office. They would often do folding and other odd jobs in the evening after dinner. Their mother would edit articles at home in the evening. Phillip Earle Mullen appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Curtis Hollis Mullen at Shawnee County, Kansas, as Phillip E. age seventeen and working as a pressman in a print shop.

Phillip Earle Mullen married Kathryn Faye Magee on 2 February 1933 at Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. Phillip Earle Mullen and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen moved in 1933 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Phillip Earle Mullen and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen moved to Homestead, Florida. Phil began working for J. E. English, Inc. of Homestead, Florida, on 1 August 1938. Phillip Earle Mullen applied for a Social Security Number on 1 October 1938, while living at Homestead, Florida where he was employed by J. E. English Enterprise, Inc. His Social Security Number was 265-16-6182 issued October 1938 at Florida.

Phillip Earle Mullen and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen moved circa 1939 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Phillip Earle Mullen was a printer for the Oxford Eagle newspaper which was owned by his father in 1940 at Oxford, Mississippi. He appeared on the census of 1940 at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 April. Phil E. Mullen was enumerated as the 27 year old head of household and he was paying $25 monthly rent. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $2080. Faye Mullen was enumerated as his 27 year old wife and she provided the family's information to the enumerator. Both Phil and Faye had completed three years of high school. Two daughters were enumerated as Phyllis Elinor age six and Thana Ruth age two. One son was enumerated as Curtis age four. He suffered the death of his daughter, Thana Ruth Mullen on 7 October 1940 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Phillip Earle Mullen was a member of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, where he served as secretary. He also served on the Oxford School Board. Phil and Faye entertained in their home many famous newspapermen, magazine writers and movie makers, who were visiting Oxford. "When he left Oxford in 1951, businessmen set up the Phil Mullen Journalism Award at University High School. Each year, the senior who wrote the best article about Oxford or the University of Mississippi received a $25 savings bond." He and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen moved in 1951 to Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. Phillip Earle Mullen and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen moved circa 1952 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Phillip Earle Mullen and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen moved in 1953 to Canton, Madison County, Mississippi. Phillip Earle Mullen was the associate editor and advertising manager of The Madison County Herald between 1953 and 1964 at Canton, Madison County, Mississippi. He suffered the death of his son, Curtis Hollis Mullen III on 20 January 1958 at Madison County, Mississippi. Phillip Earle Mullen and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen moved in July 1964 to Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas. Phillip Earle Mullen and Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen lived in July 1964 at 815 Betty Lynn Street, Osceola, Arkansas. Phillip Earle Mullen was owner, editor and publisher of The Osceola Times between August 1964 and 1980 at Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas. Having sold his interest in 1980, he reminded with the paper until his retirement in 1983 due to health problems. He was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church of Osceola. He held membership in the Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce at Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas.

Phillip Earle Mullen was widowed with the death of Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen on 13 November 1974 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Phillip Earle Mullen moved in 1983 to Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. He lived at Belmont Plaza, Apartment 611, 1710 Magnolia, Nashville, Tennessee; 37212. "At the time of his death, Mr. Mullen was still writing his popular "Moonbeans" column and held the title of Editor Emeritus at the Osceola Times."

Phillip Earle Mullen died on 5 February 1986 at Westside Hospital, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 73. Funeral services were held on 7 February 1986 at Calvary Episcopal Church, Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas; at 1:30 p.m. He was buried on 7 February 1986 at Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas; with Swift Funeral Home of Osceola, Arkansas was in charge of arrangements. Phil was a friend of Congressman Frank E. Smith of Mississippi for nearly fifty years. On 12 February 1986 the Oxford Eagle published a letter from Mr. Smith dated 8 February 1986, in which he writes about Phil Mullen as the person he knew for nearly fifty years.

     Gilbert Maxwell Mullen died at 9 a.m on 14 July 1914 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. He was born at 7 a.m on 14 July 1914 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. He was buried on 15 July 1914 at Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. He was the son of Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield.

     Richard Dale Mullen was born on 30 September 1915 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. He was the son of Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield. Richard Dale Mullen appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Curtis Hollis Mullen at Linn County, Kansas, as age four. Phil, Dale and Don as young boys were expected to work in the family printing business or newspaper office. They would often do folding and other odd jobs in the evening after dinner. Their mother would edit articles at home in the evening. Richard Dale Mullen appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Curtis Hollis Mullen at Shawnee County, Kansas, as Dale R. age fourteen and attending school. Richard Dale Mullen was graduated in 1933 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He married Laoma Brummett, daughter of Ike Brummett and Katherine Rettic, in 1938 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Richard Dale Mullen and Laoma (Brummett) Mullen lived in December 1948 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dale and Laoma Mullen spent Christmas 1948 with his parents in Oxford. Richard Dale Mullen was graduated in 1949 from the University of Alabama with a bachelor of arts degree in English and history. He completed a master of arts degree at the University of Mississippi, where he served as instructor in English from 1950 to 1956. He applied for a Social Security Number on 24 September 1953, while living at 414 N. 11th Street, Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi where he was employed by University of Mississippi. His Social Security Number was 426-68-1078 issued September 1953 at Lafayette County, Mississippi. "In 1955 he was awarded a Ph.D. in English from the University of Chicago." He was employed in 1956 by Indiana State University, Terre Haute, accepting an appointment to the Department of English. "Over his tenure at ISU, he served on the department's Graduate Committee, which he chaired from 1977 until his retirement. He also served on the department's undergraduate, curriculum, publications, and personnel committees. For the fall semester of 1979, he was acting chairperson of the ISU Department of English. In the ISU College of Arts and Sciences, he served as chairperson of its Curriculum and Academic Affairs Committee. In 1972 he founded the journal Science Fiction Studies, which he published and co-edited until 1978, and again from 1991 until the present time (Ed. note: until his death). He was an active member of the Modern Language Association and the Science Fiction Research Foundation. He was on the board of editors of Extrapolation and was a regular contributor to the Riverside Quarterly." Richard and Laoma Mullen purchased plots two, three and four of lot 193 in the Remembrance Section of Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery for $540 on 8 July 1976. Two of the plots were for their use, the third was for Laoma's mother. He was retired in 1981 from Indiana State University; and named professor emeritus of English. He and Laoma Brummett lived at 525 South 6th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana. Richard Dale Mullen and Laoma Brummett lived at 228 South 24th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana; 47803. Richard Dale Mullen became a widower with the death of Laoma (Brummett) Mullen on 16 March 1994 at in Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; at 3:30 p.m. Richard Dale Mullen died on 8 August 1998 at Davis Gardens Health Care Center, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, at age 82; at 11 pm. Visitation was held 11 August from 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Callahan Funeral Home. The viewing was an open casket and Dale held in his hand a favorite book of poems. It was the only book he took to the hospital and he read it the night before his surgery. The book was buried with him. The viewing was an open casket and Dale held in his hand a favorite book of poems by John Dunning. It was the only book he took to the hospital and he read it the night before his surgery. The book was buried with him. He was buried on 11 August 1998 at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, with graveside services at 2:30 p.m.

     Laoma Brummett was born on 2 July 1916 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Ike Brummett and Katherine Rettic. Laoma Brummett married Richard Dale Mullen, son of Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield, in 1938 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Laoma (Brummett) Mullen and Richard Dale Mullen lived in December 1948 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dale and Laoma Mullen spent Christmas 1948 with his parents in Oxford. Her Social Security Number was 409-07-7533 issued before 1951 at Tennessee. Richard and Laoma Mullen purchased plots two, three and four of lot 193 in the Remembrance Section of Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery for $540 on 8 July 1976. Two of the plots were for their use, the third was for Laoma's mother. Laoma Brummett and Richard Dale Mullen lived at 525 South 6th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana. Laoma Brummett and Richard Dale Mullen lived at 228 South 24th Street, Terre Haute, Indiana; 47803. Laoma loved to paint with oils and she and Dale enjoyed going to the movies together.

Laoma (Brummett) Mullen died on 16 March 1994 at in Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, at age 77; at 3:30 p.m. Visitation was held on 18 March 1994 at Callahan Funeral Home, Terre Haute, Indiana, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. She was buried on 18 March 1994 at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, near Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; with graveside services at 3 p.m. Callahan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

     Kathryn Faye Magee was born on 30 November 1913 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; at 10:15 pm, the daughter of Charles W. Magee and Mary Kathryn Harvey. Faye Magee's mother, Mary Kathryn Harvey Magee died sometime after the birth of Charles A. Magee on 17 Apr 1916 and before 5 Jun 1917 when Faye's father registered for the World War I draft. On his registration card Charles W. Magee listed himself as single and the sole support for 3 children. She appeared on the census of 1920 at Shawnee County, Kansas; enumerated 14 January. Fay McGie was enumerated as age seven, born in Missouri, and the daughter of head of household 26 year old Chas. W. McGie, a teamster for a transfer company. Included in the household were, Leona McGie the 21 year old wife of Charles and three additional children enumerated as Ruthie age 4 years & 4 months, Charles age 3 years & 9 months, and Milford age 1 year & 1 month.

Kathryn Faye Magee appeared on the census of 1930 at Shawnee County, Kansas; enumerated 28 April. Fay K. Magee was enumerated as age 17 and working for a poultry packing company. She was enumerated in the household of her 38 year old father Charles W. Magee and his wife of 11 years Leona G. Magee. Four other Magee children were enumerated as Ruth I. age 15, Charles A. age 14, Milford N. age 11 and Thelma L. age 9. The four younger children were all attending school. Charles was working as a truck driver for a transfer company. Leona was working as a "washer" for a laundry. The family owned a radio and was paying $20 monthly rent for their lodging located at 1212 Greeley Street in Topeka.

Kathryn Faye Magee married Phillip Earle Mullen, son of Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield, on 2 February 1933 at Holton, Jackson County, Kansas. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen moved in 1933 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen moved to Homestead, Florida. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen moved circa 1939 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Phillip Earle Mullen at Lafayette County, Mississippi; enumerated 3 April. Phil E. Mullen was enumerated as the 27 year old head of household and he was paying $25 monthly rent. He had worked 52 weeks during 1939, earning $2080. Faye Mullen was enumerated as his 27 year old wife and she provided the family's information to the enumerator. Both Phil and Faye had completed three years of high school. Two daughters were enumerated as Phyllis Elinor age six and Thana Ruth age two. One son was enumerated as Curtis age four. Kathryn Faye Magee suffered the death of her daughter, Thana Ruth Mullen on 7 October 1940 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi.

Faye and her next door neighbor Mary Elizabeth Hilbun, were very good friends. Phil and Faye entertained in their home many famous newspapermen, magazine writers and movie makers, who were visiting Oxford. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen moved in 1951 to Paris, Henry County, Tennessee. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen moved circa 1952 to Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen moved in 1953 to Canton, Madison County, Mississippi. In January 1955, Faye suffered the death of her father, Charles William Magee. He died in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana and is buried there at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen suffered the death of her son, Curtis Hollis Mullen III on 20 January 1958 at Madison County, Mississippi. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen moved in July 1964 to Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas. Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen and Phillip Earle Mullen lived in July 1964 at 815 Betty Lynn Street, Osceola, Arkansas. About 1971, she had a stroke from which she never fully recovered.

Kathryn Faye (McGee) Mullen died on 13 November 1974 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 60; after having suffered a stroke. Funeral services were held on 15 November 1974 at Calvary Episcopal Church, Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas; with a Requiem Mass by the Rev. Robert Allen. She was buried on 15 November 1974 at Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas; with Swift Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Researcher's Note: her obit list sisters, Mrs. Lyle Wince of El Cajon, Califorina. and Mrs. Harry DeForest of Topeka, Kansas and brother, Charles Magee of Attica, Indiana.
Faye's sister, Ruth Irene Magee Wince died 26 Nov 1988, San Diego, California and her brother, Charles A. Magee died 24 Feb 1998, Attica, Indiana. Her half-brother, Milford M. Magee died 15 Mar 1974, buried Branson, Missouri and her half-sister, Thelma Leona Magee DeForest died Feb 1985, Topeka, Kansas. Memorial pages can be found on findagrave.com for all except Ruth Wince.

     Thelma Mullen was born premature at 6 p.m on 6 July 1917 at Hazleton, Gibson County, Indiana. Vernice had the measles while pregnant with Thelma and the child lived only one day. She was the daughter of Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield.

Thelma Mullen died at 11 p.m. on 6 July 1917 at Hazelton, Gibson County, Indiana. She was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Hazelton, Gibson County, Indiana; in an unmarked grave.

     Donald Lloyd Mullen was born on 11 November 1918 at Blue Mound, Linn County, Kansas; at 6:15 am, delivered by Dr. John T. Kennedy, M. D. He was the son of Curtis Hollis Mullen and Vernice Leota Brassfield. Donald Lloyd Mullen appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of his father, Curtis Hollis Mullen at Linn County, Kansas, as age one. Phil, Dale and Don as young boys were expected to work in the family printing business or newspaper office. They would often do folding and other odd jobs in the evening after dinner. Their mother would edit articles at home in the evening. Donald Lloyd Mullen appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of his father, Curtis Hollis Mullen at Shawnee County, Kansas, as Donald age eleven and attending school. While attending University High School, Don was a member of the Optic staff. Donald Lloyd Mullen was graduated in 1936 at Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi; from University High School. He applied for a Social Security Number on 16 December 1942, while living at 1158 Jackson, New Orleans, Louisiana where he was employed by Goldman Printing Company, located 827 Baronne. His Social Security Number was 438-28-6332 issued December 1942 at Louisiana. He married Doris Allene Burton on 25 August 1951 at Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. Donald Lloyd Mullen and Doris Allene Burton lived at 3580 Hildon Circle, Chamblee, Dekalb County, Georgia; 30341. Don always wanted to be a larger part of what he termed the "Mullen newspaper dynasty." He wanted the chance to write and felt his father and brother Phil thought of him as only a printer. Donald Lloyd Mullen died on 9 September 1995 at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, at age 76. He was buried on 11 September 1995 at Floral Hills Memory Garden, Tucker, Dekalb County, Georgia; with H. M. Patterson and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.