John Grant Mitchell (1838 - 1894)

Born 6 Nov 1838 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States

Husband of Laura Arabella (Platt) Mitchell — married 23 Oct 1862 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Died 7 Nov 1894 at age 56 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States

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Biography

John Mitchell is Notable.

John Mitchell served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 1861
Mustered out: 1865
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company S, Ohio 3rd Infantry

John was born in 1838. He was the son of Moses Grant Mitchell and Elizabeth McCullough. ^[1]

John married Laura Platt Oct 1862 in Franklin County, Ohio. John and Laura had four children. Three daughters; 1) Elizabeth, 2) Fanny, 3) Jean and one son 4) John. They raised their family in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. John's wife Laura, was a niece of the 19th President of the United States Rutherford Birchard Hayes. ^[2]

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles ^[3]

JOHN GRANT MITCHELL Mitchell, John G., brigadier-general, was born in Piqua, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1838. He was graduated at Kenyon college in 1859 and studied law in Columbus, Ohio. On June 27, 1861, he enlisted in the first battalion of Ohio reserves and on July 30 he was appointed 1st lieutenant and adjutant of the 3d Ohio infantry. On Dec. 21, 1861, he was promoted captain. His early service was in West Virginia under Rosecrans, and he subsequently served in Gen. Mitchel's campaign in Tennessee and Alabama. In the summer of 1862 he was sent into Ohio on recruiting service, and on Sept.2 he was commissioned lieutenant-colonel of the 113th Ohio infantry. With his regiment he was engaged, first in guarding railroads in Kentucky, and afterwards was stationed at Franklin, Tenn. He was promoted colonel of his regiment in the spring of 1863; took part in the Tullahoma campaign, and distinguished himself particularly at Chattanooga, where a diversion by Whitaker's brigade and his own insured the safe retreat of Gen. Thomas' army. On the reorganization of the army Col. Mitchell relinquished the command of the brigade, which became the 2nd brigade, 2nd division, 14th army corps, and which took part in the battle of Missionary ridge and the pursuit of Bragg, and then went into winter quarters at Rossville. He resumed command of his brigade previous to the Atlanta campaign, however, and took part in that campaign, leading the advance at Rocky Face ridge and participating in the battle of Resaca, the capture of Rome, and the battles of Dallas and New Hope Church. His brigade, in conjunction with that of Col. Daniel McCook, led the assault at Kennesaw mountain and suffered terrible losses. Col. Mitchell continued to command the brigade throughout the Atlanta campaign, and was present subsequently at the battle of Nashville and the pursuit of Hood. He then joined his corps in South Carolina and led his brigade through the campaign of the Carolinas. He was promoted brigadiergeneral Jan. 12, 1865. On March 13, 1865, he was brevetted major-general of volunteers "for gallant and meritorious services in the war, especially at the battle of Averasboro and Bentonville, N. C." Gen. Mitchell resigned from the army July 3, 1865, and returned to Columbus, Ohio. He died Nov. 7, 1894. Source: The Union Army, vol. 8

Gen. Mitchell resigned from the Army on July 3, 1865 and returned home to Columbus, Ohio where he went back to practicing law and raising his family. ^{[4] [5]}

See also: civilwardata

He passed away in 1894. ^[6]

Find A Grave: Memorial #8079915 page for John Grant Mitchell (6 Nov 1838–7 Nov 1894), }, citing Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave .

Obituary^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census

   Name: John Mitchell

   Age: 12

   Birth Year: abt 1838

   Birthplace: Ohio

   Home in 1850: Washington, Miami, Ohio, USA

   Gender: Male

   Family Number: 612

   Household Members:

   Name Age

   Moses G Mitchell 51

   Elizabeth Mitchell 50

   Margaret Dye 22

   Nancy Mitchell 21

   Caroline Mitchell 19

   John Mitchell 12

   William Cottingham 21

   Eliza Chovel 17

   Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Miami, Ohio; Roll: M432_711; Page: 356B; Image: 94 Description: Township: Washington https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/8054/4204496_00094?pid=14229172&backurl=
2. ↑ Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993

   Name: John G. Mitchell

   Gender: Male

   Marriage Date: Oct 1862

   Marriage Place: Franklin, Ohio, USA

   Spouse: Laura Platt

   Film Number: 000285145

   Original data: Marriage Records. Ohio Marriages. Various Ohio County Courthouses.
3. ↑

   Name: John Grant Mitchell

   Residence:

   Age at Enlistment: 22

   Enlistment Date: 1 Aug 1861

   Rank at enlistment: 1st Lieutenant

   State Served: Ohio

   Survived the War?: Yes

   Service Record: Promoted to Full Captain on 31 Dec 1861.Promoted to Full 1st :Lieutenant on 01 Aug 1861.Commissioned an officer in Company S, Ohio 3rd Infantry :Regiment on 01 Aug 1861.Promoted to Full Lt Colonel on 04 Sep 1862.Mustered out on 04 :Sep 1862.Commissioned an officer in Company S, Ohio 113th Infantry Regiment on 04 Sep 1862.Promoted to Full Colonel on 29 Apr 1863.Mustered out on 12 Jan 1865.Promoted to Full Brig-General on 12 Jan 1865.

   Birth Date: 6 Nov 1838

   Death Date: 7 Nov 1894

   Death Place: Columbus, Ohio

4. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census

   Name: John G Mitchell

   Age in 1870: 31

   Birth Year: abt 1839

   Birthplace: Ohio

   Dwelling Number: 272

   Home in 1870: Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio

   Race: White

   Gender: Male

   Occupation: Lawyer

   Male Citizen over 21: Y

   Personal Estate Value: 15000

   Real Estate Value: 40000

   Inferred Spouse: Laura P Mitchell

   Inferred Children: Elizabeth Mitchell

   Fanny Mitchell

   Household Members:

   Name Age

   John G Mitchell 31

   Laura P Mitchell 28

   Elizabeth Mitchell 6

   Fanny Mitchell 1

   Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbus Ward 2, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M593_1201; Page: 117A; Family History Library Film: 552700 Description: Township: Columbus Ward 2 https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/7163/4277793_00121?pid=38155524&backurl=
5. ↑ 1880 United States Federal Census

   Name: John G. Mitchell

   Age: 41

   Birth Date: Abt 1839

   Birthplace: Ohio

   Home in 1880: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA

   Street: East Broad Street

   House Number: 360

   Dwelling Number: 318

   Race: White

   Gender: Male

   Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)

   Marital Status: Married

   Spouse's Name: Laura P. Mitchell

   Father's Birthplace: Kentucky

   Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

   Occupation: Lawyer

   Neighbors:

   Household Members:

   Name Age

   John G. Mitchell 41

   Laura P. Mitchell 38

   Elizabeth Mitchell 15

   Fanny Mitchell 11

   Jenny A. Mitchell 9

   John G. Mitchell 6

   Russell Hastings 44

   Emily Hastings 30

   Lucy W. Hastings 11/12

   Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1017; Page: 406A; Enumeration District: 038 Description: ED: 038; Description: Columbus https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6742/4243598-00155?pid=25601627&backurl=
6. ↑ U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

   Name: John G Mitchell

   Gender: Male

   Place Filed: Ohio, USA

   Relation to Head: Soldier

   Spouse: Laura P Mitchell

   Source Citation: The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Series Number: T288 Description: Name Range: Minnis, Charles M·--Mitchell, Thos· https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/4654/32959_032995-03659?pid=1111245&backurl=
7. ↑ The Miami Helmet, November 15, 1894, Page 6. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-helmet/143176212/ : accessed March 11, 2024), clip page by user andrewguy1976