Thomas W. Mitchell (1832 - 1865)

Born 5 Oct 1832 in Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Died 16 May 1865 at age 32 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America

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Biography

Military

Joined CSA 15 Sep 1861, Co D, 49th VA Inf. Reg. Was a store clerk in Lovington, VA prior to enlisting. Was captured by the Union Army 30 May 1864, and held in Ft. Delaware POW camp on Pea Patch Island in Delaware River. Became ill with congestion of lungs by Spring 1865. He wanted to return to wife and daughter whom he had relocated from VA to ME for safety. He took the Oath of Allegience so he could return to his family. Arrived in Bangor, ME and stayed at a Bangor Hotel on 15 May 1865 and died the next day. His wife buried him in the cemetery on Allen Rd, Dedham, Penobscot, ME.

Notes

U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
Name. Lieut Thomas W Mitchell
Birth Date. 5 Oct 1832
Birth Place. Virginia, United States of America
Death Date. 16 May 1865
Death Place. Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America
Cemetery. Central Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place Dedham, Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Has Bio? Y

Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27205319/thomas-w-mitchell

• WikiTree profile Mitchell-1730 created through the import of harvey.ged on May 28, 2011 by Debbie Harvey. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Debbie and others.