The Washington Republican-Register Washington County Friday December 8, 1905 Joseph McQuillen. Joseph McQUILLEN, one of the oldest settlers of this county, passed away last Friday. He was a native of Ireland but moved to Kansas from New York. He was prominently identified with the history of this county being a leader among men politically. He was buried Sunday at Parallel and leaves a large circle of friends who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.