My father was a Mitchell and immigrated to America in the 1920's from Scotland. His family settled in Chicago. One thing that I have noticed, is that there are many a Mitchell in America from African American descent. Please no one take offense, but there seem to be many Mitchell's on this list from the south that have lived in this country for many generations. I was wondering if these Mitchell's were slave owners, and thus might explain. Again, I intend no offense, just curious of the Mitchell surname amongst African Americans and their history in America. Liza