Thomas Mitchell (1875 - 1956)

Born 1875 in Temuka, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Ann (Scott) Mitchell — married Apr 1900 in Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 1956 at about age 81 in Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand

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Biography

Thomas was born in 1875. He is the son of Eli Mitchell & Harriet Thompson. ^[1]

He married Elizabeth Ann Scott in April 1900 ^[2]

TEMUKA LEADER, ISSUE 3570, 7 APRIL 1900
WEDDING
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary's Anglican Church, Geraldine, on Thursday last, the contracting parties being Miss E. Scott, eldest daughter of Mr H. Scott, " Greenvale," Geraldine, and Mr T. Mitchell, oldest son of the late Mr E. Mitchell, Waitohi. The bride was attired in a pretty silver-grey cloth, trimmed with with white silk ribbon and chiffon, with veil stream and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mary and Sarah Scott, sister of the bride, and were dressed in brown, trimmed with satin ribbon and chiffon ; the best man was Mr J. Horsman step-brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the party proceeded to "Greenvale," where an excellent spread was provided for the 40 couples attending, in a large marquee at the rear of the house. After the dinner the usual toasts were proposed and honored. The Rev. S. Hamilton, in a neat speech, proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, to which the bridegroom replied in a happy speech; Mr McColl proposed that of the bridesmaids and best man, and Mr and Mrs U. Scott. Mr E. Logan also gave a short and humorous speech. In the evening the marquee was cleared for dancing, which was carried on until the small hours of the morning to music supplied by Messrs 0. Wells (violin), H. Patrick (accordion), and E. Crow (piano). Songs were contributed by Mesdames Mitchell, Scott, Crow, Misses Scott and Franks, and Messrs Fifield, H. Patrick, and C. Wells. The piano was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr McColl. The presents, which were numerous, and many of them costly, were as follows : Bridegroom to bride, duchesse dressing table and gold brooch; bride to bridegroom, sleeve link's; bridegroom to bridesmaids, gold brooches; Mr H. Scott, cheque; Mrs Scott, iron bedstead; Miss M, Scott, set of towels; Miss J. Scott, jam dish; Miss Lilly Scott, ink stand and outfit; Master E. Scott, pair gilt frames; Miss Hilda Scott, brush and ornament; Mrs Eli Mitchell, spring mattress; Miss H. Mitchell, pair vases; Miss M. Mitchell, set of jugs; Mr and Mrs W. Beattie, dish and moustache cup; Master T. Mitchell, tea caddie and tea; Mr J. Horsman, set of irons; Mr and Mrs H. Patrick, fancy flower pots; Mr Z. Kay, teapot and knives; Mr and Miss Franks, spoons and forks; Mr and Mrs E. Crow, fancy flower baskets; Mr and Mrs Fred. Parke, bamboo table; Mr and Mrs J. T. Austin, afternoon tea set; Mrs Nesbitt, pair candlesticks; Mr A. Fifield, cups and saucers; Mr P. Fifield, jam dishes; Mr Fifield, snr., teapot; Mr and Mrs Harvey, cake dishes and water bottle; Mrs F. Beri, pair jam dishes; Mr and Mrs J. Connolly, vases and cruet; Miss E. Buckley, butter dish; Mr and Mrs J. W. Pye, hearth rug; Mrs Buckley, cake dish; Mr and Mrs A. Bates, lamp; Mr and Mrs McColl, spoons and cake dish; Misses Athole and Alice McColl, photo frames; Masters M. and W. McColl, pair jugs; Mr and Mrs Dyer, silver salt cellar; Mr and Mrs Love, tea set; Mr and Mrs J. Dean, set jugs; Mr and Mrs F. Naylor, colander, bread knife, and spoons; Miss McKay, crystal flower basket; Mrs Fifield, crystal sugar basin, cream jug, and vases; Mr A. Weaver, fruit dish; Mr W. Weaver, pair sauce decanters; Mr C. Wells, cheque. [1]

They had at least 5 children:

Leslie Thomas Henry 1901^[3]

Norman Douglas Harvey 1903^[4]

Gladys Jessie Elizabeth 1905^[5]

Ilene Hope 1906^[6]

Robert William Eric 1909-1909^[7][8]

Harriet Winifred Mary 1918^[9]

Thomas died in 1956 aged 80 years^[10] He is buried in the Geraldine Cemetery with his wife Elizabeth.[2]

Thomas was mentioned on a memorial in Geraldine Cemetery, Geraldine, Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand with a death date of 5 June 1956.^[11]

Will record[3] names children Leslie Thomas Henry Mitchell, Norman Douglas Harvey Mitchell, Gladys Jessie Elizabeth Helem, Ilene Margaret Hope Merritt, Harriet Winifred Mary Brooks and granddaughter Joan Winnicott.

Sources

• Births, Deaths & Marriages Online http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz

1. ↑ 1875/14692 Mitchell Thomas Harriet Eli Pain
2. ↑ 1900/1442 Elizabeth Ann Scott Thomas Mitchell
3. ↑ 1901/9064 Mitchell Leslie Thomas Henry Elizabeth Ann Thomas
4. ↑ 1903/13218 Mitchell Norman Douglas Harvey Elizabeth Ann Thomas
5. ↑ 1905/16660 Mitchell Gladys Jessie Elizabeth Elizabeth Ann Thomas
6. ↑ 1906/21608 Mitchell Irene Hope Elizabeth Ann Thomas
7. ↑ 1909/25317 Mitchell Robert William Eric Elizabeth Thomas
8. ↑ 1909/3702 Mitchell Robert William Eric 5D
9. ↑ 1918/27035 Mitchell Harriet Winifred Mary Elizabeth Ann Thomas
10. ↑ 1956/36810 Mitchell Thomas 80Y
11. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #166453731 (accessed 28 June 2023)
    Memorial page for Thomas Mitchell (1876-5 Jun 1956), citing Geraldine Cemetery, Geraldine, Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand; Maintained by Cyndi (contributor 47314338).