Obituary of Sarah Ann Mattingly Mullen

An Obituary for Sarah Ann Mattingly Mullen from the Mt. Sterling Democrat Message.

Sarah A. Mullen was born in Louisville, Kentucky, November 5, 1836, departed this life at 5:00 a. m. Sunday morning, June 22, 1924, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 17 days.

She was united in marriage to Patrick Mullen at Augusta, Illinois, in 1854, who preceded her in death thirty-four years ago in 1890. To this union twelve children were born, four of whom preceded her in death, namely: Ed, Agnes, Nora and Mary.

She is survived by seven children1. Patrick with whom she made her home, Owen J. of Peoria, Arney J. of Timewell, Ill; Mrs. Frank Bowen of Timewell, Ill; Mrs. Ben Factor of Alton, Ill; Mrs. O. M. Hatton, Downs, Ill; Mrs. Jas Thomas, Buckhorn, Ill; Mrs. Peter Thornton of Mt Sterling. Also forty-one grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The funeral was held from St. Mary’s church Tuesday morning at 9:30, conducted by Rev. Father ____den.


  1. The obit says seven children surviving but lists eight which is correct. 

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