Hi to all Mitchell researchers I have a photo of the headstone [Mortlach churchyard] of the family of William & Ann which gives details of William's parents, and his family. If anyone is interested is receiving a copy, please email me direct at pri48937@bigpond.net.au. Alternatively, I can send a transcription of the information to the list. Regards Pat in Western Australia

Transcription of photo of Mitchell headstone in Dufftown Churchyard Erected by William MITCHELL shoemaker Dufftown In Memory of his father John MITCHELL Who died 28 June 1859 aged 84 years Also of his children Janet Who died 28 Mar 1859 aged 3 years Robert Who died 3 Feb 1860 aged 11 months Helen Who died 15 Oct 1863 aged 9 months And Robert and James twin infants Who died 6 May 1864 Stone has been fused together (see photo) as presumably the bottom memorial stone is connected to the above memorial stone.however, it appears as if they were two separate stones originally. ...... [name missing] MCLEAN who died July 1871 aged 87 years ( this is undoubtedly his mother, Janet Mclean - can just make out MCLEAN on stone) and his wife Annie CRAIB who died 5 Jan 1892 aged 66 years the above William MITCHELL died 13 Feb 1893 aged 82 years Also his daughter Jane Who died 11 April 1900 aged 34 years And his son George Who died 16 Mar 1908 aged 54 years And his daughter Ann Who died 5 July 1945 aged 84 years 0000000000000000000000000000000000 The above William Mitchell [b.1810] & family are not in my direct line, but I live in hope of connecting this William Mitchell's grandfather, James Mitchell [shoemaker Mortlach b ~ 1730/40 = Isabella Baillie] with my own William Mitchell [shoemaker Mortlach b. ~ 1745/55 = Anne Walker].