MILLIGAN, Eugene (Gene)

Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, May 7, 1954, page 1, column 4 Gene Milligan Is Dead Motor Firm's Founder Was State Pioneer One of Prescott's long-time residents and ardent sportsmen, Eugene 'Gene' Milligan, 72, died early today at his home, 306 S. Marina St. With his brother, Walter, he operated the Milligan Brothers Motor Co., in this city and was at one time active in ranching and mining. Mr. Milligan was born on June 12, 1881, in Colorado and came to Arizona with his family by covered wagon in 1896. The family settled on a ranch near Dewey and Milligan remained in that area until 1920, at one time operating a mine on Ash Creek near Humboldt. In 1920, Milligan came to Prescott to join his brother, Walter, in a tire business the latter had started in 1918. The enterprise later added a gas station to its activities and was located at a number of sites in Prescott until it was established at its present location, 401 W. Gurley St. In 1948, the Mulligan Brothers took over the local Nash auto agency and founded the Milligan Brothers Motor Co. A few months ago, the service station was leased, but Mulligan's retained the tire business and auto agency. Mr. Mulligan was a devoted sportsman, with hunting his prime recreation. During his years as a hunter he brought down many fine specimens and he became something of an 'advisor' to those wanting local hunting information. He was a member of the Prescott Elks Lodge and the Prescott Sportsmen's Club. Surviving besides his brother, is a sister, Mrs. May Human, of Prescott. Mr. Mulligan was never married. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ruffner Funeral Home. -------------------- Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Monday, May 10, 1954, page 1, column 4 Rites Tuesday For Milligan Funeral services for Eugene 'Gene' Mulligan, 72, will be held at the Ruffner Funeral Home at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. J. Franklin Dodson officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. The Elks will hold graveside services. Mr. Mulligan was a long0time resident of Arizona, having come here by covered wagon with his family in 1896 from Colorado, where he was born on June 12, 1881. The family settled on a ranch near Dewey and Mulligan remained there until 1920, when he joined his brother, Walter, in {Prescott, in a tire business the latter had started in 1918. In 1948, The Mulligan Brothers founded the Milligan Brothers Motor Co., which Walter Milligan still retains. Mr. Milligan was a devoted sports,am, with hunting his prime recreation. He was a member of the Prescott Elks Lodge and the Prescott Sportsmen's Club. Surviving besides his brother, is a sister, Mrs. May Human, of Prescott.