Who was Joseph Mullen?

Joseph Mullen (1812–1868) was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA and died in Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Elliston Mullen 1812–1868

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Nov 1812 · Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Died 28 Dec 1868 · Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA

Father William Peterson Mullen

Mother Mary Eleanor Becton

Siblings Adaline D Mullen, Elizabeth Mullins, James M Mullen, John A Mullen, John Reynolds, Louisa Eleanor Mullen, Mary Brett Mullen, Samuel Becton Mullen Sr, Tilford Scott Mullen, William Peterson Mullen

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Peterson Mullen

Mary Eleanor Becton

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1812, Joseph Elliston Mullen entered the world in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, born to william peterson mullen and mary eleanor becton. Joseph Elliston Mullen passed away in 1868 in Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA.

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1812

Birth of Joseph Elliston Mullen in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

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1868

Death of Joseph Elliston Mullen in Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Mullen

This ancestor line traces from West Coker, Somerset, England (1595) to Davidson County, Tennessee, USA (1812) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Mullen (1812–1868) was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA and died in Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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