John Mitchell (bef. 1825 - 1881)

Born before 28 Aug 1825 in Slinfold, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Ellen (Holland) Mitchell — married 21 Oct 1847 (to 31 May 1851) in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Elizabeth (Mercer) Mitchell — married 25 Apr 1854 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 19 Feb 1881 after age 55 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Biography

John Mitchell was born in Sussex, England.

John Mitchell was born before 28 Aug 1825 in Slinfold, Sussex as he was baptised on that date^[1]. His parents were Richard Foster Michell (1792) nad Rebecca Parker (1794-1869)

In the 1841 Census John was living at Billingshurst Village, Billingshurst, Petworth, Sussex. ^[2]

John married Ellen Holland on 21 Oct 1847 in Billingshurst, Sussex^[3]

John and Ellen had a daughter Elizabeth Mitchell before 2 Apr 1848 as she was baptised on that date in Billingshurst, Sussex^[4][5].

John and Ellen had a son Alfred Mitchell before 2 Sep 1849 in Billingshurst, Sussex as he was baptised on that date^[6][7].

In the 1851 Census John was living at Village, Billingshurst, Petworth, Sussex. ^[8]

John and Ellen had a daughter Eliza Mitchell probably on 31 May 1851 as that is when her mother died. Eliza was baptised on 4 Jun 1851 in Billingshurst, Sussex^[9][10].

John's first wife Ellen passed away aged 24 on 31 May 1851 in Billingshurst, Sussex, she was buried on 5 Jun 1851. The notes on the probate record state she died on the childbed.^[11]

John married Elizabeth Mercer on 25 Apr 1854 in Billingshurst, Sussex. The entry states that John was aged 29 a widower. He was a carpenter living in Billingshurst, his father Richard Mitchell was also a carpenter. Elizabeth was 26 and a spinster. She was living in Horsham and her father William Mercer was a Sawyer^[12].

John and Elizabeth had a son John Mitchell before 2 Nov 1856 as he was baptised on that date in Billingshurst, Sussex^[13][14].

John and Elizabeth had a son Thomas Mitchell before 27 Feb 1859 as he was baptised on that date in Billingshurst, Sussex^[15][16].

John and Elizabeth had a son Richard Mitchell before 28 Oct 1860 as he was baptised on that date in Billingshurst, Sussex^[17][18].

In the 1861 Census John was living at Village, Billingshurst, Petworth, Sussex. ^[19]

John and Elizabeth had a daughter Mary Rebecca Mitchell before 25 Jan 1863 as she was baptised on that date in Billingshurst, Sussex^[20].

John and Elizabeth had a daughter Ellen Mitchell before 26 Mar 1865 as she was baptised on that date in Billingshurst, Sussex^[21][22].

John and Elizabeth had a daughter Alice Mitchell in Q1 1867 in Billingshurst, Sussex^[23].

In the 1871 Census John was living at Beer House (Six Bells), Billingshurst, Horsham, Sussex. ^[24]

John passed away aged 56 on 19 Feb 1881. Probate was granted on 26 Aug 1881.^[25]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977"
   citing p. 14, Slinfold & Billingshurst, Sussex, record group RG4, Public Record Office, London.
   FamilySearch Record: FWFF-MMH (accessed 11 June 2023)
   John Mitchel baptism on 28 Aug 1825, child of Richard Mitchel & Rebecca Mitchel, in Slinfold & Billingshurst, Sussex.
2. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1092; Page: 3; Schedule: 336
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 June 2023)
   John Mitchell (15) in Billingshurst Village, Billingshurst in Petworth registration district in Sussex, England.
3. ↑ Marriage to Ellen Holland: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
   FamilySearch Record: NV6T-7YW (accessed 11 June 2023)
   John Mitchell marriage to Ellen Holland on 21 Oct 1847 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
4. ↑ Elizabeth Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
   Mitchell, Elizabeth (Mother's maiden name: Holland).
   GRO Reference: 1848 Jan-Feb-Mar in Petworth Union Volume 07 Page 462.
5. ↑ Baptism of daughter Elizabeth Mitchell: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   FamilySearch Record: N236-PPL (accessed 11 June 2023)
   John Mitchell's daughter Elizabeth Mitchell baptism on 2 Apr 1848 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ Alfred Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
   Mitchell, Alfred (Mother's maiden name: Holland).
   GRO Reference: 1849 Jul-Aug-Sep in Petworth Union Volume 07 Page 449.
7. ↑ Baptism of son Alfred Mitchell: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   FamilySearch Record: ND6C-WBR (accessed 11 June 2023)
   John Mitchell's son Alfred Mitchell baptism on 2 Sep 1849 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
8. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1649; Folio: 53; Page: 14; Schedule: 59
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 June 2023)
   John Mitchell (25), married, Carpenter & brewer (journeyman), head of household in Village, Billingshurst in Petworth registration district in Sussex, England. Born in England.
9. ↑ Eliza Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
   Mitchell, Eliza (Mother's maiden name: Holland).
   GRO Reference: 1851 Apr-May-Jun in Petworth Union Volume 07 Page 486.
10. ↑ Baptism of daughter Eliza Mitchell: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    FamilySearch Record: JQNC-9WB (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell's daughter Eliza Mitchell baptism on 4 Jun 1851 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
11. ↑ Probate: "Billingshurst Burials And Probate"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 June 2023)
    Ellen Mitchell probate in Sussex, England. Died 1851.
12. ↑ Marriage to Elizabeth Mercer: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
    FamilySearch Record: Q2QQ-CPQ9 (accessed 11 June 2023)
    Unknown marriage to Elizabeth Mercer on 25 Apr 1854 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England.
13. ↑ John Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
    Mitchell, John (Mother's maiden name: Mercer).
    GRO Reference: 1857 Jan-Feb-Mar in Petworth Volume 02B Page 267.
14. ↑ Baptism of son John Mitchell: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    FamilySearch Record: ND6C-H7W (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell's son John Mitchell baptism on 2 Nov 1856 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
15. ↑ Thomas Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
    Mitchell, Thomas (Mother's maiden name: Mercer).
    GRO Reference: 1858 Oct-Nov-Dec in Petworth Volume 02B Page 239.
16. ↑ Baptism of son Thomas Mitchell: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
    FamilySearch Record: QJDX-M9CP (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell's son Thomas Mitchell baptism on 27 Feb 1859 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England.
17. ↑ Richard Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
    Mitchell, Richard (Mother's maiden name: Mercer).
    GRO Reference: 1860 Jul-Aug-Sep in Petworth Volume 02B Page 247.
18. ↑ Baptism of son Richard Mitchell: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
    FamilySearch Record: QJDX-MMBT (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell's son Richard Mitchell baptism on 28 Oct 1860 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England.
19. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: RG09; Piece number: 610; Folio: 42; Page: 12; Schedule: 61
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell (35), married, Carpenter journeyman, head of household in Village, Billingshurst in Petworth registration district in Sussex, England.
20. ↑ Baptism of daughter Mary Rebecca Mitchell: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
    FamilySearch Record: QJDX-MM6N (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell's daughter Mary Rebecca Mitchell baptism on 25 Jan 1863 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England.
21. ↑ Ellen Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
    Mitchell, Ellen (Mother's maiden name: Mercer).
    GRO Reference: 1865 Jan-Feb-Mar in Petworth Volume 02B Page 286.
22. ↑ Baptism of daughter Ellen Mitchell: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
    FamilySearch Record: QJD6-1LP4 (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell's daughter Ellen Mitchell baptism on 26 Mar 1865 in Billingshurst, Sussex, England.
23. ↑ Alice Mitchell Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 11 June 2023)
    Mitchell, Alice (Mother's maiden name: Mercer).
    GRO Reference: 1867 Jan-Feb-Mar in Petworth Volume 02B Page 289.
24. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: RG10; Piece number: 1100; Folio: 71; Page: 4; Schedule: 22
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell (45) head of household in Beer House (Six Bells), Billingshurst in Horsham registration district in Sussex, England. Born in England.
25. ↑ Probate: "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
    citing Probate, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
    FamilySearch Record: QPJM-GPM6 (accessed 11 June 2023)
    John Mitchell probate on 26 Aug 1881 in England, United Kingdom. Died 19 Feb 1881.