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Benjamin Mitchell 1859–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1859

Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 26 Jun 1929

Death Location: Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Father: Wesley Mitchell

Mother: Elizabeth Green

Spouse(s): Jane Boggs

Children(s): Allen Mitchell, Franklin Mitchell, Orbin Mitchell, Nancy Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Silas Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, RosieRosa Mitchell/

In 1859, Benjamin Mitchell entered the world in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States, born to Wesley Mitchell And Elizabeth Green. In 1870, Benjamin Mitchell resided in District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Mitchell resided in Magisterial District 3, Cutshin, White Oak Precinc. Benjamin Mitchell married Jane Boggs, and had children including Allen L Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Franklin Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, Nancy Mitchell, Orbin Mitchell, Rosierosa Mitchell, Silas Mitchell. Benjamin Mitchell passed away in 1929 in Harlan, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Benjamin Mitchell entered the world in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States, born to Wesley Mitchell And Elizabeth Green.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Mitchell resided in District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Mitchell resided in Magisterial District 3, Cutshin, White Oak Precinc.
  • Benjamin Mitchell married Jane Boggs, and had children including Allen L Mitchell, Charles Mitchell, Franklin Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, Nancy Mitchell, Orbin Mitchell, Rosierosa Mitchell, Silas Mitchell.
  • Benjamin Mitchell passed away in 1929 in Harlan, Kentucky, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Mitchell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Mitchell
1859–1929
Birth Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Wesley Mitchell
1833–
Kentucky
Elizabeth Green
1843–
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Mitchell's Descendants

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Benjamin Mitchell (10 Nov 1859–26 Jun 1929) m. Jane Boggs (Feb 1862–)
  1. 1. Allen (L.) Mitchell 1888–1945 m. AmyAmey Whitehead 1896–1972
    1. 1. Lillian Mitchell 1924–
    2. 2. Roy Mitchell 1913–1914
    3. 3. Hazel (Emly) Mitchell 1925–2000
    4. 4. Viola Mitchel 1920–
    5. 5. Homer Mitchell 1917–1999 m. Mary Ann 1922–
      1. 1. Wanda (Faye) Mitchell 1939–2009
    6. 6. Coy Mitchell 1915–
    7. 7. Lillian Mitchell 1923–1985
    8. 8. Alma Mitchell 1921–1982 m. Tom Harris 1916–1979
      1. 1. Francis (Lew) Harris 1943–1944
      2. 2. Ronald (David) Harris 1941–2015
  2. 2. Franklin Mitchell 1891–
  3. 3. Orbin Mitchell 1908–
  4. 4. Nancy Mitchell 1888–
  5. 5. Charles Mitchell 1890–
  6. 6. Silas Mitchell 1886–
  7. 7. Henry Mitchell 1886–
  8. 8. RosieRosa Mitchell/ 1885–

Benjamin Mitchell's Timeline

6 Records

1859
10 Nov 1859
Birth of Benjamin Mitchell in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 11
Benjamin Mitchell resided here in District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 41
Benjamin Mitchell resided here in Magisterial District 3, Cutshin, White Oak Precincts, Leslie, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Cutshin, White Oak Precincts, Leslie, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 51
Benjamin Mitchell resided here in White Oak, Leslie, Kentucky
White Oak, Leslie, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 61
Benjamin Mitchell resided here in Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
1929
26 Jun 1929
Age 70
Death of Benjamin Mitchell in Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1859
    Event Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 504.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cutshin, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T623_538; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 72; FHL microfilm: 1240538.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White Oak, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0137; Image: 465; FHL microfilm: 1374502.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [6] Kentucky, Birth Records
    [7] Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1929
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Floyd
    Record Source: Kentucky, Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: White Oak, Leslie, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White Oak, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0137; Image: 465; FHL microfilm: 1374502.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Cutshin, White Oak Precincts, Leslie, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cutshin, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: T623_538; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 72; FHL microfilm: 1240538.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lower Poor Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_574; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 504.

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