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Essie Mitchell 1881–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 February 1881

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 4 September 1970

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Mitchell

Mother: Clara Saunders

Spouse(s): Harvey Thompson

Children(s): Talmage Thompson, James Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Clara Thompson

Essie Mitchell was born in 1881 in Virginia, the child of William Henry Mitchell And Clara Virginia Saunders. In 1900, Essie Mitchell resided in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA. In 1902, Essie Mitchell resided in Back River. Essie Mitchell married Harvey P Thompson, and had children including Clara Estelle Thompson, James W Thompson, Sarah E Thompson, Talmage P Thompson. Essie Mitchell passed away in 1970 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Essie Mitchell was born in 1881 in Virginia, the child of William Henry Mitchell And Clara Virginia Saunders.
  • In 1900, Essie Mitchell resided in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1902, Essie Mitchell resided in Back River.
  • Essie Mitchell married Harvey P Thompson, and had children including Clara Estelle Thompson, James W Thompson, Sarah E Thompson, Talmage P Thompson.
  • Essie Mitchell passed away in 1970 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mitchell
1852–1908
Birth Location: –
WM
Clara Saunders
1857–1930
Birth Location: Eliz. City Co., VA.
CS

Spouses(s)

Harvey Thompson
1878–1932
Birth Location: Virginia
HT

Children(s)

Talmage Thompson
1903–1962
Birth Location: Virginia
TT
James Thompson
1912–1963
Birth Location: Virginia
JT
Sarah Thompson
1910–
Birth Location: Virginia
ST
Clara Thompson
1906–1974
Birth Location: Virginia
CT

Essie Mitchell's Ancestors

Self
Essie Mitchell
1881–1970
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
William Henry Mitchell
1852–1908
Clara (Virginia) Saunders
1857–1930
Eliz. City Co., VA.
Grandparents
Mary (Elizabeth) Bonnewell
1831–
Accomack County, Virginia
George Saunders
1833–1897
Virginia
Eliza (Emily) Challis
1826–1865
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Saunders
1792–1844
Elizabeth Badley
1792–1849
Richard Challis
1789–1845
Ann Parrish
1791–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Saunders
1757–1853
Lucy Humphries
1760–1814
Peter Bradley
1768–
Anne Batchelder
–1797

Essie Mitchell's Descendants

1.
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Essie Mitchell (26 February 1881–4 September 1970) m. Harvey (P.) Thompson (Abt 1878–22 Oct 1932)
  1. 1. Talmage (P) Thompson 1903–1962 m. Mary (Elna) Harris 1906–1984
    1. 1. Talmage (Pleasant Thompson) Jr 1924–2000 m. Ella (Margaret) Goodhart 1928–2015
    2. 2. Harry (Pleasant) Thompson 1925–1945
    3. 3. Constance (Francis) Thompson 1929–1992 m. William (Ray) Hutto 1920–2004
    4. 4. James Thompson 1928–1952 m. Doris Miller 1928–2021
  2. 2. James (W) Thompson 1912–1963 m. Elizabeth Whealton 1911–1985
  3. 3. Sarah (E) Thompson 1910–
  4. 4. Clara (Estelle) Thompson 1906–1974 m. William (F) Byrd 1902–1978
    1. 1. Estelle (Byrd) Thornton 1925–2008 m. Percy Thornton 1922–
    2. 2. Doris (Mae) Byrd 1927–2000 m. Gilbert (Gilto) Guillette 1924–2005

Essie Mitchell's Timeline

10 Records

1881
26 February 1881
Birth of Essie Mitchell in Virginia
Virginia
1900
1900
Age 19
Essie Mitchell resided here in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1902
Abt 1902
Age 21
Essie Mitchell resided here in Back River
Back River
1910
1910
Age 29
Essie Mitchell resided here in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Essie Mitchell resided here in Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Essie Mitchell resided here in Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia
Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia
1935
1935
Age 54
Essie Mitchell resided here in Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia
Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Essie Mitchell resided here in Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1954
1954
Age 73
Essie Mitchell resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1970
4 September 1970
Age 89
Death of Essie Mitchell in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 February 1881
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4259; Page: 36A; Enumeration District: 28-21
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T625_1887; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 37
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2467; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342201
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: 1707; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241707
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375640
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 6 Sep 1970; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.41711497,0.4641914,0.5845563&xid

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: 1707; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241707

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1902
    Event Place: Back River
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1902
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Richmond Dispatch - 16 Oct 1902 - Page 2, Marriage of Mitchell / Thompson

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375640

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wythe, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T625_1887; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2467; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 807.0; FHL microfilm: 2342201

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4259; Page: 36A; Enumeration District: 28-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Raleigh Terrace, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: T627_4259; Page: 36A; Enumeration District: 28-21

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1970
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Daily Press - 6 Sep 1970 - Page 4, Obituary for Essie P. Thompson (Aged 89) 6 Sep 1970

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 35 Adriatic Ave., Hampton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 6 Sep 1970; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.41711497,0.4641914,0.5845563&xid

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 September 1970
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 231-50-2504; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1956
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 6 Sep 1970; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.41711497,0.4641914,0.5845563&xid

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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