Mullally was born in San Francisco the first son and third child of John Mullally and Ellen Lannen Mullally.San Francisco Call, January 15, 1912, page 5 (with photo of Mullally); March 31, 1912 page 1; San Francisco Call, January 15, 1912, page 5 (with photo of Mullally); March 31, 1912 page 1 He attended public schools and St. Joseph College.
