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John Henry Mitchell 1855–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jan 1855

Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 May 1915

Death Location: Schoolfield, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father: Wm Mitchell

Mother: Mary Mobley

Spouse(s): Frances Mitchell

Children(s): Samuel Mitchell, David Mitchell, Mary Mitchell, James Mitchell

In 1855, John Henry Mitchell entered the world in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA, born to Wm Mitchell And Mary Lea Mobley. In 1860, John Henry Mitchell resided in Northern Division, Oregon Hill, Rockingham, North . In 1867, John Henry Mitchell resided in Virginia. John Henry Mitchell married Frances Mitchell, and had children including David J Dessie Mitchell, James Henry Mitchell, Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Mitchell, Samuel Henry Mitchell. John Henry Mitchell passed away in 1915 in Schoolfield, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, John Henry Mitchell entered the world in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA, born to Wm Mitchell And Mary Lea Mobley.
  • In 1860, John Henry Mitchell resided in Northern Division, Oregon Hill, Rockingham, North .
  • In 1867, John Henry Mitchell resided in Virginia.
  • John Henry Mitchell married Frances Mitchell, and had children including David J Dessie Mitchell, James Henry Mitchell, Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Mitchell, Samuel Henry Mitchell.
  • John Henry Mitchell passed away in 1915 in Schoolfield, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wm Mitchell
1822–1865
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WM
Mary Mobley
1823–1920
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Frances Mitchell
1853–1932
Birth Location: North Carolina
FM

Children(s)

Samuel Mitchell
1890–1955
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
SM
David Mitchell
1886–1949
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Mary Mitchell
1875–1949
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
MM
James Mitchell
1905–1977
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Mitchell's Ancestors

Self
John Mitchell
1855–1915
Birth Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Wm Mitchell
1822–1865
North Carolina, USA
Mary (Lea) Mobley
1823–1920
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William (Joshua) Mitchell
1792–
North Carolina, USA
Mary Wall
1794–1824
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Levin Mobley
1791–1830
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Rachel (C) Wall
1794–1875
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Henry Wall
1760–1841
Susannah Walters
1767–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wall
1720–1787

John Mitchell's Descendants

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John (Henry) Mitchell (2 Jan 1855–13 May 1915) m. Frances Mitchell (abt 1853–24 Dec 1932)
  1. 1. Samuel (Henry) Mitchell 1890–1955 m. Annie (Castelle) Stanley 1896–1994 m. Nettie (A) Barber 1889–1943
    1. 1. Sanford Mitchell 1930–1989 m. Eliza Lea 1931–1986
      1. 1. Shirley (Ann) Mitchell 1949–2020 m. Ramey (Mason) Harris 1949–2007
      2. 2. Bobbie (Sue) Mitchell 1951–2009 m. Michael (Ray) Rodgers 1947–2023
    2. 2. Edgar (Raymond) Mitchell 1908–1982 m. Lelia (Shupe) Mitchell 1907–
    3. 3. John (Willie) Mitchell 1907–1946 m. Rosie (Abbott) Mitchell 1911–
    4. 4. Arthur (Lester) Mitchell 1911–1912
    5. 5. Howard (Samuel) Mitchell 1919–1944 m. Blanche Ricketts 1917–1998
    6. 6. William (Pink) Mitchell 1933–1995 m. Nancy (Faye) Griffin 1938–2000
    7. 7. Franklin (Roosevelt) Mitchell 1936–2009 m. Shirley (Mae) Bailey 1939–2015
    8. 8. Thomas (Henry “Mitch”) Mitchell 1928–1976 m. Erie (Elizabeth) Carter 1930–
    9. 9. Estelle Wright 1922–2000 m. Jesse Barker 1921–1977
      1. 1. Ruth (Ann) Gilliam 1947–2022
      2. 2. John (Richard) Barker 1945–1985
    10. 10. Lillie (Mae) Mitchell 1917–2006 m. Edward (Thomas) STANLEY 1884–1960
    11. 11. Annie (Myrtle) Cavanaugh 1914–1984 m. George Stanley 1904–1969 m. Billy (Sunday) Cavanaugh 1916–1979
      1. 1. George Stanley 1932–2007
  2. 2. David (J "Dessie") Mitchell 1886–1949 m. Flora Grady 1884–1908 m. Minnie (Ella) Nuckols 1885–1955
    1. 1. Edna Mitchell 1911–
    2. 2. Pauline (Inez) Mitchell 1908–1986
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Mitchell 1875–1949
  4. 4. James (Henry) Mitchell 1905–1977 m. Annie (Mae) Mitchell 1910–

John Mitchell's Timeline

10 Records

1855
2 Jan 1855
Birth of John Henry Mitchell in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Northern Division, Oregon Hill, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Northern Division, Oregon Hill, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1867
1867
Age 12
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1870
1870
Age 15
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Oregonville, Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Oregonville, Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Oregonville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Oregonville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1881
1881
Age 26
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Danville, Virginia, USA
Danville, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1902
17 Jul 1902
Age 47
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
John Henry Mitchell resided here in Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1915
13 May 1915
Age 60
Death of John Henry Mitchell in Schoolfield, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Schoolfield, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1855
    Event Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of North Carolina; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Foug
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oregonville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 980; Page: 163d; Enumeration District: 234
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oregonville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1157; Page: 315B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Northern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M653_912; Page: 143; Family
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T624_1641; Page: 21b; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1375654
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Oregon Hill, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Northern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M653_912; Page: 143; Family

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Oregonville, Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oregonville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1157; Page: 315B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oregonville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oregonville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 980; Page: 163d; Enumeration District: 234

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Danville, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ruffin, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1902
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Anglo-Saxon; Publication Date: 17 Jul 1902; Publication Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA; &terms=John_Mitchell

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tunstall, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: T624_1641; Page: 21b; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1375654

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1915
    Event Place: Schoolfield, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
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