From: Death Notices From Zion's Landmark John B. MITCHELL died April 29th 1899. He was born in Caswell County, N.C. July 29th 1823 where he spent the early part of his life. At the age of 33 years, he married to Eliza Catherine MONTGOMERY by Elder John STADLER. Shortly afterwards he moved to Rockingham Co. N.C. where he spent the remainder of his life. They lived together for 42 years when his wife died and they had 7 children. He was a member of the Bald Hill Literary and Debating Society. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Written by J.M. SHARP and published Nov. 1, 1899