Who was William Mullen?

William Mullen (1800–1837) was born in Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States and died in Lawrence, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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William Peterson Mullen 1800–1837

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Reliability Score: B

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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 3 Jan 1800 · Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

Died 27 Aug 1837 · Lawrence, Mississippi, United States

Father William Peterson Mullen

Mother Mary Eleanor Becton

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

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Peterson Mullen

Mary Eleanor Becton

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Peterson Mullen began in 1800 in Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. William Peterson Mullen passed away in 1837 in Lawrence, Mississippi, United States.

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Birth of William Peterson Mullen in Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

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1837

Death of William Peterson Mullen in Lawrence, Mississippi, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Mullen

This ancestor line traces from West Coker, Somerset, England (1595) to Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States (1800) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Mullen (1800–1837) was born in Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States and died in Lawrence, Mississippi, United States. 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 William 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.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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