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Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell 1858–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 March 1858

Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 11 Aug 1941

Death Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Mitchell

Mother: Mary Hale

Spouse(s): Grant Ford

Children(s): Cora Ford, Vernia Ford

In 1858, Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell entered the world in Washington County, Tennessee, USA, born to John Wesley Wesley Mitchell And Mary Ann Polly Hale. In 1860, Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided in Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell married Grant W Ford, and had children including Cora May Ford, Vernia P Ford. Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell passed away in 1941 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell entered the world in Washington County, Tennessee, USA, born to John Wesley Wesley Mitchell And Mary Ann Polly Hale.
  • In 1860, Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided in Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell married Grant W Ford, and had children including Cora May Ford, Vernia P Ford.
  • Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell passed away in 1941 in Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mitchell
1828–1864
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
JM
Mary Hale
1822–1874
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Grant Ford
1860–1948
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
GF

Children(s)

Cora Ford
1884–1979
Birth Location: Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee
CF
Vernia Ford
1896–1979
Birth Location: Tennessee
VF

Clara Mitchell's Ancestors

Self
Clara Mitchell
1858–1941
Birth Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Wesley "Wesley" Mitchell
1828–1864
Washington County, Tennessee
Mary (Ann "Polly") Hale
1822–1874
Washington, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (Rogers Mitchell) Sr
1798–1878
Tennessee, USA
Mary (Elizabeth "Polly") Bacon
1805–1864
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1766–1846
Magdalena Neumann
1773–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Bacon
1725–1810
Veronica Weiss
1727–1800
Johan Neumann
1727–1790
Catherina Reifsnyder
1730–1790

Clara Mitchell's Descendants

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Clara (R. "Essie") Mitchell (13 March 1858–11 Aug 1941) m. Grant (W.) Ford (7 June 1860–17 Mar 1948)
  1. 1. Cora (May) Ford 1884–1979 m. Joseph (F. "Joe") Hall 1880–1961
    1. 1. Erma (Ressie) Hall 1907–1999 m. Orlie (B) Ferguson 1901–1988
      1. 1. Joe (M) Ferguson 1940–1988
      2. 2. Dorothy (Marie) Ferguson 1932–1988
    2. 2. Martha (Elinore) Hall 1909–1915
    3. 3. Cecil (W.) Hall 1911–2001 m. Martha (Eloise) Barnes 1916–1980
    4. 4. Baby Hall 1910–
    5. 5. Arlie Hall 1902–
  2. 2. Vernia (P) Ford 1896–1979 m. John (T "Budge") Gray 1899–1948
    1. 1. Zella (Louise) Grey 1923–1986 m. Howard (Everett) Bolton 1921–1991

Clara Mitchell's Timeline

8 Records

1858
13 March 1858
Birth of Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided here in Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided here in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided here in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided here in Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell resided here in District 13, Washington, Tennessee
District 13, Washington, Tennessee
1941
10 August 1941
Age 83
Death of Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1941
11 Aug 1941
Age 83
Burial of Clara R. "Essie" Mitchell in Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 March 1858
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 8
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 214; Image: 432
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 89.0; FHL microfilm: 2342018
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1604; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1241604
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 63; Image: 131; Family History Library Film: 805277
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375537
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Buffalo Ridge, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 63; Image: 131; Family History Library Film: 805277

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1604; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1241604

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0206; FHL microfilm: 1375537

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 214; Image: 432

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 13, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 13, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 89.0; FHL microfilm: 2342018

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 August 1941
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 8
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1941
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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