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Joshua Mitchell 1789–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 April 1789

Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 August 1839

Death Location: Athensville, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Nicholas Mitchell

Mother: Nancy Combyan

Spouse(s): Betsy Whitlock

Children(s): Joshua Jr

Joshua Mitchell was born in 1789 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Nicholas Mitchell And Nancy Ann Combyan. In 1817, Joshua Mitchell resided in Illinois, United States. In 1820, Joshua Mitchell resided in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA. Joshua Mitchell married Betsy Whitlock, and had children including Joshua Mitchell Jr. Joshua Mitchell passed away in 1839 in Athensville, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Joshua Mitchell was born in 1789 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Nicholas Mitchell And Nancy Ann Combyan.
  • In 1817, Joshua Mitchell resided in Illinois, United States.
  • In 1820, Joshua Mitchell resided in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA.
  • Joshua Mitchell married Betsy Whitlock, and had children including Joshua Mitchell Jr.
  • Joshua Mitchell passed away in 1839 in Athensville, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Mitchell
1753–1810
Birth Location: Cork, Ireland
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Nancy Combyan
1753–1810
Birth Location: Cork, Ireland
NC

Spouses(s)

Betsy Whitlock
1790–1864
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Joshua Jr
1820–1864
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Joshua Mitchell's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Mitchell
1789–1839
Birth Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Nicholas Mitchell
1753–1810
Cork, Ireland
Nancy (Ann) Combyan
1753–1810
Cork, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Mitchell's Descendants

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Joshua Mitchell (3 April 1789–9 August 1839) m. Betsy Whitlock (1790–18 February 1864)
  1. 1. Joshua (Mitchell) Jr 1820–1864 m. Elizabeth Bailey 1830–1926
    1. 1. Frances Mitchell 1853–1932 m. John (Henry) Mitchell 1855–1915
      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
        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
        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
      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–
    2. 2. Rebecca Mitchell 1859–1938
      1. 1. Tobe Wright 1899–1920
      2. 2. James (Walker) Wright 1882–1946
        1. 1. George (Keener) Wright 1918–1974
        2. 2. James (C.) Wright 1908–1975
        3. 3. Infant (Son) Wright 1924–1924
        4. 4. Paul (Junior) Wright 1924–1924
        5. 5. John (L.) Wright 1924–2006
        6. 6. William (Clyde) Wright 1905–1971
        7. 7. Harold Wright 1929–2013
        8. 8. Cora (M.) Wright 1903–1992
        9. 9. Edna (Pauline) Wright 1927–2009
        10. 10. Shields (Edward) Wright 1913–2002
        11. 11. Rachel (Ann) Wright 1916–1977
      3. 3. Polly Wright 1902–
      4. 4. Elija Wright 1887–
      5. 5. Bertha Wright 1888–
      6. 6. William Wright 1885–
      7. 7. Rosa Wright 1883–1925
    3. 3. James Mitchell 1854–1948
    4. 4. Lucinda Mitchell 1856–
    5. 5. Nancy Mitchell 1860–1945
      1. 1. Sarah (Katherine) Mitchell 1890–1961
      2. 2. Willie Mitchell 1899–1989
      3. 3. Taylor (John) Mitchell 1880–1971
      4. 4. Joseph Mitchell 1896–1956
      5. 5. Robert Mitchell 1884–1975
      6. 6. Mack (Farland) Mitchell 1875–1940
      7. 7. George (Edward Mitchell) Sr 1888–1963
    6. 6. Elizabeth Mitchell 1843–1926

Joshua Mitchell's Timeline

5 Records

1789
3 April 1789
Birth of Joshua Mitchell in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
1817
1817
Age 28
Joshua Mitchell resided here in Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 31
Joshua Mitchell resided here in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 41
Joshua Mitchell resided here in Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1839
9 August 1839
Age 50
Death of Joshua Mitchell in Jackson Cemetary, Athensville, Illinois
Jackson Cemetary, Athensville, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 April 1789
    Event Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 643; Page: 9a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 11E

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee; Page: 200; NARA Roll: M33_124; Image: 120

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Williamson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 182; Page: 255; Family History Library Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 August 1839
    Event Place: Jackson Cemetary, Athensville, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Athensville, Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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