In a message dated 12/09/2002 11:36:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, MITCHDOR@aol.com writes: > Martin Medlock and Nancy Mitchell 4 February 1822. I found these people in > Washington Co., TN. This was a record of marriage. Feb. 1822. ???????? > Doris, Nancy could be a sister or Martin related to my Medlocks (if I indeed have any Medlocks)...but I can't connect on this. Nancy Medlock Mitchell Stephens was born August 29, 1820, d/o: of Hugh Mitchell and Sally Holland. She married Josiah Stephen in Jackson Co., AL and then they with many others went by wagon caravan into Itawamba County, MS. Karen

Martin Medlock and Nancy Mitchell 4 February 1822. I found these people in Washington Co., TN. This was a record of marriage. Feb. 1822. ???????? Doris

Any one have a female with the surname of Medlock/Midlock married to a ? Mitchell....???? My ggg grandmother is Nancy Medlock [Mitchell] Stephens. I have written to the list before about her father, Hugh Mitchell born 1786 NC or KY (conflicting places on birth in documents). Hugh gave Nancy what seems to be a surname as her middle name. Therefore, I am wondering if Medlock wasn't his mother's maiden name? I have the maiden name of Nancy's maternal side of the family and Medlock is not a name. Nancy's mother was Sally Holland and her mother was Martha Sherrill. Therefore, I am looking for a male Mitchell who married a female Medlock maybe around 1770- 1785 ? Thanks, Karen

Could tie to a county, but more likely that Wilson is a family surname used as a middle name. Doris

Robert: I don't think my Mitchell's are related to yours but its been a while since I've seen any NY Mitchell postings and thought I'd jump in! Harvey Mitchell born Oswego, NY 1805 died in Vernon Co. Wisconsin abt. 1878 or so. Wife was Mary Mitchell also born NY. 2 daughters Martha and Mary 1 son I think.. Charles F. Mitchell b. NY 1834 died WI. 1888. Surnames: MITCHELL, FISH, LANDON, HANCOCK, TAYLOR, MOON, PETERSON, MOSES (all in Wisconsin) Stacy

I have a Mitchell relation, Clem Wilson Mitchell b.1859 in Cherry Valley, Cross Co, Arkansas. I am wondering if the middle name Wilson could be connected with say, Wilson Co. TN or a possible relative to his parents (they are unknown to me) Does he fit in with anyone's Mitchell's? I believe he lived #2 Okla, #3 Texas, #4 Cal and died in Cal. 1945 at age 86. He married Ellen Cazada Patten b.1862 in Mo, her mother was a Howell. Children were Ula, Walter, and Lula. Tom

I have a Mitchell relation, Clem Wilson Mitchell b.1859 in Cherry Valley, Cross Co, Arkansas. I am wondering if the middle name Wilson could be connected with Wilson Co. TN? Does he fit in with any of your Mitchell's? I believe he lived #2 Okla, #3 Texas, #4 Cal and died in Cal. 1945 at age 86. He married Ellen Cazada Patten b.1862 in Mo, her mother was a Howell. Children were Ula, Walter, and Lula. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: <Treeinfo@aol.com> To: <MITCHELL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [MITCHELL] William Mitchell b. 1806 in TN? > Hello, > > Do you have any more information about the child William? well now that I > think about it the year wouldn't work out... My GG grandfather was born about > 1853 we think in KY but he died in 1910 we think In Wilson County, TN. but we > have really had no luck researching him have you had any links to Wilson > County? > > Have a great day, > > > > ==== MITCHELL Mailing List ==== > To UNSUBSCRIBE, please send an unsubscribe message to: Mitchell-L-request@rootsweb.com. If on digest, substitute a D for the L. >

I have a Mitchell relation, Clem Wilson Mitchell b.1859 in Cherry Valley, Cross Co, Arkansas. I am wondering if the middle name Wilson could be connected with Wilson Co. TN? Does he fit in with any of your Mitchell's? I believe he lived #2 Okla, #3 Texas, #4 Cal and died in Cal. 1945 at age 86. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: <Treeinfo@aol.com> To: <MITCHELL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [MITCHELL] William Mitchell b. 1806 in TN? > Hello, > > Do you have any more information about the child William? well now that I > think about it the year wouldn't work out... My GG grandfather was born about > 1853 we think in KY but he died in 1910 we think In Wilson County, TN. but we > have really had no luck researching him have you had any links to Wilson > County? > > Have a great day, > > > > ==== MITCHELL Mailing List ==== > To UNSUBSCRIBE, please send an unsubscribe message to: Mitchell-L-request@rootsweb.com. If on digest, substitute a D for the L. >

In a message dated 12/06/2002 12:49:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, smm@focalpointlights.com writes: > What are the b'dates, etc of Hugh and Sally Mitchell. Do you know when James > Marion was born? and where Hugh Mitchell was born 1786 NC and died 1859 in Jackson County, AL. He and Sally are buried in Shelton Cemetery in Jackson Co., AL. son: James Marion Mitchell was born September 1832 in Big Coon, Jackson Co., AL. He married Elizabeth Evans. Karen

I have found a similar experience with my Mitchells, except that my GGGG-grnadfather, John Mitchell, tended to give his sons first names that are also surnames, such as Howell and Warren. This may be very helpful in the future in tracking down his ancestors, as Howell and Warren could have been family names. There is also the possibility that he named his sons for some of his friends or local heroes. One thing that my line didn't do was to pass down the name John, and I am grateful for that. My GGG-grand-uncle named 2 of his sons Howell after himself, this was also common practice. Mary, Margaret, and Martha were common names for girls in my family, but there were also unusual names such as Luanna, Columbia, and Sion. You are right about the Scottish naming patterns, and I have found many new American families did follow a naming pattern such as the one you posted. Sometimes it can be very valuable when searching for an unknown ancestor, but not always reliable of course, (more of a research aid). Doris

Connie, I am wondering if your William Mitchell could of settled in NC. for a short time and had children there also. I am also wondering if the reason I can not find William W. Mitchell born about 1783 is because his father could of also been another "wondering William".....I also have a surname of Wright in my family of Mitchell's. I have a John W. Mitchell son of William W. Mitchell and Elizabeth Wright Mitchell....I feel there's a connection somewhere....but where???? Donna ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: CRTNHGSWZID Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 7:58 AM To: MITCHELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MITCHELL] Mitchells Not only are there so many Mitchells but the same names appear over and over making it difficult to pinpoint which individual belongs to your family. My quest has been to track down the parents and spouse of my 5th great grandfather, William Mitchell. We have his application for a Revolutionary War pension which tells us he was born in Chester County, PA in 1764, that he enlisted in the militia during the Revolutionary War in Rockingham County, VA. We believe he was married in VA and several of the children were born there. Then he received a couple of land grants for land and eventually settled in Grainger County, TN where they had several more children. I believe his wife died there but we have no records of her name, death or tombstone. He left there about 1815 and did some traveling - Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois before settling in Missouri. We find him in Madison County and later living with his grandson, William Mitchell Wright. His will was probated in this same location. If anyone has any connections to this William Mitchell I would love to hear from you and share information. Conni Mitchell Braun ==== MITCHELL Mailing List ==== To UNSUBSCRIBE, please send an unsubscribe message to: Mitchell-L-request@rootsweb.com. If on digest, substitute a D for the L.Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Does any of the Mitchell's lines you have studied, have a William W. Mitchell in them , he was born about 1783 in NC.? My family of Mitchell's were thought to be of Indian hertiage, they are dark skinned.Any help with William W. Mitchell would be appreciated. Thanks, Donna ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: LYRWTQTIPWIGYOKST Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2002 8:11 AM To: MITCHELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MITCHELL] Slave Owners (Mitchell) I have done much research on the Mitchell's of Wayne and Johnston County's of NC. I have only found reference to one slave in a Mitchell will dated 1832, Her name was LETTIS, It appears the Mitchell mother died in childbirth, and LETTIS was to wet-nurse the child, and to stay with him until he came of age. In these county's (Wayne and Johnston) when the census started to list everyone as W-B-M. There were some Black Mitchell's and Mitchell's listed as Mullato, on the census. There were also free Black Families living in Wayne County in 1860, according to the census. (Before the War) I have always heard that the larger Quacker areas of Wayne County, paid there farm helpers regardless of there color. (Also before the War) K Mitchell ==== MITCHELL Mailing List ==== To contact the list administrator, please send a message to: Mitchell-admin@rootsweb.com.Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

I'm looking for anyone related to the Mitchell family from Albany, NY circa 1920. I have the following information from the 1920 U.S. Census: State: New York, County: Albany, Name of Incorporated Place: Albany City Supervisor's District No. 9, Enumeration District No. 92, Ward 17, Sheet 3B. NAME Relationship Age Birthplace Occupation MITCHELL William Head 69 Scotland None Janet B. Wife 65 New York None Janet Daughter 31 New York Stenographer, Telephone Co. Helen Daughter 27 New York Clerk, Illegible George Son 25 New York Printer, Printing Co. The wife, Janet B. Mitchell, was my 1st cousin three times removed. She was Janet B. Hyslop, daughter of William Hyslop and Margaret McMurray. Best Regards, Robert MacMurray Orlando, Florida, USA DGFHS Member #2995 Researching: BUYERS, HYSLOP, MCMURRAY OF WIGTONSHIRE, SCOTLAND AMELL, CARNOCHAN, FAIRGRAY, HYSLOP, MCMURRAY, WADLEIGH OF ONTARIO, CANDADA HYSLOP, KERN, MITCHELL, MCGUIRE, MCMURRAY, MCNEILL, ROTH, WADLEIGH OF NEW YORK, USA

I have been noting the recent discussion on VA, MS, AR Mitchells. I wonder if anyone has come across any of the following. If so, these are "brick walls" and I would appreciate what you can tell me about them, their ancestors, siblings, etc.: Bennett MITCHELL, b 1800?, VA, d. 1850-1860, Hempstead Co, AR m. Ann TRIBBLE, b ca 1802, VA, d 1848-1850, AR ,(later m Rachel EAST) children with Ann: Essie Catherine Jessie, b 1834, MS, spouse Geo Washington McCain Susan Margaret, b 1836, Copiah Co, MS?, sps. James Jackson Touchstone, Wm Green Lambright (my ancestors) Phebe G, b. 1840, MS, sp. Jeremiah Pittman Laura E, b. ca 1843, AR? John D?, b. ca 1846, AR, MIA Civil War Martha Caldonia, 14 March 1848, AR, sp Charles Allen Lucinda E, 26 Aug 1840, AR?, sp Wm Green Lambright --- Neil Newcomb --- neilnewcomb@earthlink.net

My Mitchell family from Scotland followed a definite naming pattern. I was wondering if the early Mitchell's in America continued to follow this pattern: One naming practice was as follows Eldest son named after father's father Younger son named after mother's father Youngest son named after father Eldest daughter named after mother's mother Younger daughter named after father's mother Youngest daughter named after mother This was all well and good but generally there were other siblings with offspring of a similar age so that the following could happen. Son No. 1 Son No. 2 Son 1 father's father Son 1 mother's father Daughter 1 mother's mother Son 2 father Daughter 2 father's mother Son 3 new name Son 2 new name Daughter 1 mother Obviously this became more complex for more siblings. The other thing that happened was that people persisted with names even when the children died as babies or in infancy. Liz

Thank you for the referral, Leona. It is absolutely awesome. Doreen Pool

Hi Liz, yes I think that you are correct. Doris

In a message dated 12/8/2002 8:10:14 AM Central Standard Time, MITCHDOR@aol.com writes: > I don't think they had surnames as we use them, (but I am not positive), > and > many times the name of the original ancestor who arrived in America was > "lost". I believe they handed down the family history orally, nothing was > written down, and this was left to a certain individual within the tribe. > "ROOTS" was a great series to watch if you are interested, I watched it > with > fascination when it first came out, about 1976 or so. It is based on fact, > but I am not sure how much of it is true. > > Doris > I too, watched "Roots" in the 70's. It was great! If I am not mistaken, I think it was that program that prompted the hobby of genealogical family research for many people. Liz

For those of you researching Southern families, the following is an excellent place to browse. It has biographies of ordinary people, black and white in the South in the 1800s. There are several slave biographies here. Leona http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/southlit.html

YES, William and John MITCHELL are very common names, very difficult to research, do you know the spouse's name? Doris