There is a book entitled, The History of Black Hawk County. I believe it was published in 1935 by Clarke Publishing of Chicago, Illinois. I recalled a reading about what turned out to be a relative. Catreva Manning, Archivist, with Grout Museum District in Waterloo might be able to help you out. I believe that Virden and Mullan are both listed in that book. <A HREF="WWW.GroutMuseumDistrict.org">WWW.GroutMuseumDistrict.org</A> 503 South Street Waterloo, Iowa 50701 Phone weekdays 319-234-6357 Fax is 319-236-0500 Email was clmkell@hotmail.com PS I believe I have seen Virden and Mullan bios on Iowa-Irish mailing lists. Andy Schrag Sacramento