Henry James Mitchell (1847 - 1926)

Born 4 Feb 1847 in Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Worthy) Mitchell — married 12 Apr 1871 in Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 17 Feb 1926 at age 79 in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Henry was born in 1847.

He was the son of William Mitchell and Elizabeth Budd.

Henry married Ann Worthy in 1871^[1] Anne (age 19), daughter of Mary Worthy, married Henry Mitchell (age 23) in 1871 in New South Wales, Australia.^[2]

He passed away in 1926 at Cessnock Hospital.^[3]

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954) Fri 19 Feb 1926 Page 8 ^[4]

CESSNOCK.

Henry Mitchell, a life-long resident of this district, died at the Cessnock Hospital on Wednesday night, after a short illness. Deceased was 81 years of age, and was a native of Wollombi, being the eldest son of the late William Mitchell. who, nearly a 100 years ago, at the age of 4 years, arrived in the district with his parents, and was amongst the first of the pioneers to settle in the district. The late Mr. Mitchell was predeceased by his wife 20 years ago, and he is survived by a family of seven sons and four daughters, all of whom are residents of the district.

Deceased followed farming pursuits all his life, but during recent years resided at Mount View. He was one of the widest known persons in the district, and was held in respect and esteem by all. The funeral took place on Thursday, the cortege travelling to Wollombi, where he was laid beside his late wife in the Church of England cemetery, the Rev. Whitehouse officiating at the graveside.

Henry was mentioned on a memorial in Wollombi General Cemetery, Wollombi, (plot: Anglican, Section: Unknown, Lot: 36), New South Wales, Australia with a death date of 17 February 1926.^[5] His wife Annie is mentioned on the same memorial.

Research Notes

• Birth Index not found NSW 1840-1860 with parents of that name McCarron-898 04:37, 14 October 2023 (UTC)
• Profiles needed for remaining children

Sources

1. ↑ NSW Marriage Registration 3842/1871
2. ↑ Marriage: "Australia Marriages, 1810-1980"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007717272; FHL microfilm: 1363870; Record number: 109; Packet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: XTZ8-9R4 (accessed 14 October 2023)
   Anne Worthy (19) marriage to Henry Mitchell (23) in 1871 in New South Wales, Australia.
3. ↑ NSW Death Registration 2916/1926
4. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/137507086?searchTerm=HENRY%20MITCHELL
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #50165337 (accessed 14 October 2023)
   Memorial page for Henry James “Harry” Mitchell (21 Feb 1847-17 Feb 1926), citing Wollombi General Cemetery, Wollombi, Cessnock City, New South Wales, Australia (plot: Anglican, Section: Unknown, Lot: 36); Maintained by Rosenne (contributor 48660057).

Acknowledgments

Thanks to Phillip Clark for starting this profile. Thanks to Ken Goodall for starting this profile.