John Collins Mix (1849 - 1910)

Born 23 Jul 1849 in Tioga County, New York

Ancestors

Husband of Henrietta (Smith) Mix — married about 1873 in Tioga County, New York

Descendants

Died 24 Aug 1910 at age 61 in Willseyville, Town of Candor, Tioga County, New York

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Biography

John Collins Mix was born July 23, 1849. He was the son of Anson and Lodema (Stevens) Mix of Candor, Tioga County, New York. ^[1] In 1870, he was in the household of his grandparents, Levi and Elizabeth Stevens. ^[2]

He married Henrietta Smith about 1873. ^[3] In 1875, they were farming in Candor, New York. His mother Lodema and brother Morgan were in his household. ^[4] John and Henrietta had three children: Arthur, Cora, and Lewis.

John Mix died August 24, 1910. He is buried in Smith Valley Cemetery in Willseyville, Candor, Tioga County, New York. ^[5]

The death of John Mix occurred at his home two miles north of this place on Wednesday, Aug. 24th. He was 62 years old. He had suffered for a long time with heart trouble, and later dropsy. He leaves besides his wife, two sons, Arthur and Lewis, who reside in this vicinity and one daughter, Mrs. William Haynes of Binghamton. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon at the home. The Rev. B. F. Tobey officiated. Interment was in the Willseyville Cemetery. – Ithaca Daily News, Wednesday Evening, August 31, 1910.

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Sources

1. ↑ U. S. Federal Census: 1860, Candor, Tioga County, New York.
2. ↑ >U. S. Federal Census: 1870, Candor, Tioga County, New York; “Levi Stephens”
3. ↑ Marriage year: U. S. Federal Census: 1900, Candor, Tioga County, New York.
4. ↑ New York State Census: 1875, Candor, Tioga County, New York.
5. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial# 36333077.