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Mullan Family Studio Portrait, 1895
What is happening in the photo?
Patrick Joseph Mullan was born in Tynan, County Armagh. His wife Sarah (McCullagh), centre, suffered with ill health and sadly died young.
Elizabeth Mullan (married name Conlon) is pictured as an infant on mother’s knee. Her brother Joseph (right) is wearing a suit with ribbons. Second from the right is Rose, the older boy on the left is James. James, Joseph and Rose all returned to the United States.
After Sarah’s passing Patrick brought the family back to Ireland. He bought land from the Caledon Estate in County Armagh. Patrick later remarried.
Studio portrait. Philadelphia, 1895.