James Mullen | |
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1st Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Installed | March 29, 1882 |
Term ended | May 17, 1886 |
Predecessor | Position established |
Successor | John J. Phelan |
Personal details | |
Born | James Terrance Mullen August 30, 1843 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | July 6, 1891 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 47)
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Spouse | Anne Elizabeth Pigott |
Children | 1 |
James Terrance Mullen (August 30, 1843 – July 6, 1891) was the first Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus from March 29, 1882 to May 17, 1886. He also served in the New Haven, Connecticut police and Fire Departments, and as an alderman. With his service in the Union Army and in several fraternal orders, he has been described as "veteran of fraternity."[1]