Who was Henry Mitchell?

Henry Mitchell (1835–1901) was born in Ross, Ohio, USA and died in Benton, Pike, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Mitchell 1835–1901

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Feb 1835 · Ross, Ohio, USA

Died 27 Feb 1901 · Benton, Pike, Ohio, USA

Spouse Emily Emma Potts

Children Wesley Mitchell

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Emily Emma Potts

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Wesley Mitchell

Biography

In 1835, Henry Mitchell entered the world in Ross, Ohio, USA. Henry Mitchell married emily emma potts, and had children including wesley mitchell. Henry Mitchell passed away in 1901 in Benton, Pike, Ohio, USA.

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Birth of Henry Mitchell in Ross, Ohio, USA

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Death of Henry Mitchell in Benton, Pike, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Mitchell

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, Virginia (1758) to Ross, Ohio, USA (1835) across 3 generations.

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: Henry Mitchell (1835–1901) was born in Ross, Ohio, USA and died in Benton, Pike, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Henry Mitchell PTP

1835–1901

Ross, Ohio, USA