Christine Glynis (Cunningham) Mitchell (1904 - 1995)

Born 8 Sep 1904 in Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Lawrence Mitchell — married 3 Jul 1926 in Burnham, Waldo, Maine, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Apr 1995 at age 90 in New Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, United States

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Biography

Native Mainer

Christine Glynis Cunningham was born 8 September 1904 in Waterville, Maine. She was the daughter of Ira Cunningham and Georgie Dorathy and identical twin sister to Catherine Gladys Cunningham. ^[1]

Christine wed Laurence Mitchell 3 July 1926 in Burnham, Maine. ^[2] Their four children:

1. Fayalene Georgianna Mitchell Dolan 1927-
2. Betty Ann Mitchell Payeur 1929-
3. Cloyd Laurence Mitchell 1931-1935
4. Joyce Elaine Mitchell Grant 1932-

Christine and Laurence retired to Florida in 1962 where all their children followed upon their retirement. Christine was healthy throughout her life never seeing the inside of a hospital. At age 90 she had a cold that progressed to pneumonia and she died 3 weeks later. ^{[3] [4]}

Note

Christine's birth record states her birthdate as 7 September 1904. Christine has stated multiple times her birthday is 8 September 1904. She was the second born twin and states Catherine was born the 7th and she was born the 8th.

Source

1. ↑ Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll Number: 13. Name: Christine G Cunningham Gender: Female Birth Date: 7 Sep 1904 Birth Place: Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, USA Father: Ira Cunningham Mother: Georgie Dorathy
2. ↑ Maine State Archives. Maine Marriages 1892-1996 (except 1967 to 1976). Maine. Index obtained from Maine Department of the Secretary of State, Maine State Archives. Name: Christine C Cunningham Gender: Female Residence: Burnham, ME Spouse's Name: Laurence Mitchell Spouse's Gender: Male Spouse's Residence: Burnham, ME Marriage Date: 3 Jul 1926 Marriage Place: Maine, USA
3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107563092/christine-glynis-mitchell: accessed 25 February 2023), memorial page for Christine Glynis Cunningham Mitchell (8 Sep 1904–26 Apr 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 107563092, citing Orchard Grove Cemetery, Kittery, York County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Kelley Rosenbach (contributor 48073271).
4. ↑ Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 about Christine G Mitchell
   • Name: Christine G Mitchell
   • Death Date: 26 Apr 1995
   • County of Death: Pasco
   • State of Death: Florida
   • Age at Death: 90
   • Race: White
   • Birth Date: 8 Sep 1904