Clark County WA Archives Biographies.....Mulligan, Hugh November 25, 1865 - 
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Source: History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. III, Published 1928, Pages 124-125
Author: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company

     HUGH MULLIGAN, who has aractically retired from active business pursuits, 
was for many years active and prominent in the commercial life of Vancouver, 
where he realized a large measure of success, and is numbered among the worthy 
and respected citizens of his community. He was born in California on November 
25, 1865, and is a son of Owen and Susan (Daugherty) Mulligan, both of whom 
were natives of Ireland, their marriage occurring in California. His father 
had come to this country in 1849 and was engaged in mining in the Golden state 
until about 1867, when he came to Clark county, Washington, and bought the 
Shuk donation claim of three hundred and twenty acres at Joggy Station, 
practically none of which had been cleared, and to the improvement and 
development of that place he devoted his attention indefatigably during the 
ensuing years, creating a valuable farm, which is about all cleared. In the 
early days his main products were wheat, oats, hay, cattle, sheep and hogs, 
but in later years more attention is given to raising corn, for which the soil 
is well adapted. Mr. Mulligan remained on the ranch until 1894, when he moved 
into Vancouver, where he lived until his death, in 1919. His wife died in 
1909. To them were born eight children, namely: Thomas, who now lives on the 
old home place; Hugh; John, who died in the Philippines; May, who died in 
childhood; Owen, who lives in Astoria, Washington; Susan, who lives in 
Portland, Oregon; Joseph, of Vancouver; and Mrs. Nellie McGee, who died, 
leaving a daughter, who lives in California. Mr. Mulligan was a man of sound 
judgment, took an interest in local public affairs, and served one term as a 
member of the city council.

     Hugh Mulligan was about two years old when the family came to Clark 
county and in the district school of his home neighborhood received his 
educational training. He remained on the home farm several years and then came 
to Vancouver and ran a butcher shop, which his father had started while still 
living on the ranch. This store, called the Washington market, was located on 
Main street, opposite Fourth street, and proved a successful venture, Mr. 
Mulligan continuing to devote his attention to butchering and the sale of meat 
until about 1915, since which time he has not been actively engaged in 
business.

     In 1905 Mr. Mulligan was united in marriage to Miss Eva Hildreth, who was 
born in Scappoose, Columbia county, Oregon, and is a daughter of Daniel and 
Olive (Dietdrich) Hildreth, who are now living at Scio, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. 
Mulligan are the parents of a son, John D., who is employed by the Spokane, 
Portland & Seattle Railroad at Vancouver, and is married and has a son, 
Richard. In every relation of life Mr. Mulligan has been true to his 
principles, has been honorable in all of his dealings and has shown a 
commendable interest in the welfare of his fellowmen, so that he is well 
worthy of their confidence and good will.

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