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  • Name Charles Mitchell 
    Born 22 Oct 1869  Ballysodare, Sligo, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Charles Mitchell 
    Immigration 30 Aug 1880  New York, New York, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Arrived from Ireland aboard the Devonia
    Occupation Lawyer 
    Person ID I6937  Lasbury Family
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 

    Father Robert Mitchell
              b. 18 Sep 1833, Ballysodare, Sligo, Connacht, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 28 Feb 1923, Willimantic, Windham, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Mother Rebecca O'Neill
              b. 18 Sep 1837, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 12 Jan 1912, Willimantic, Windham, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 1862  Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1434  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Wife Edith L. Turner
              b. 16 Jun 1871, Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 21 Aug 1901  Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Charles Bradford Mitchell
     2. Edith Hersey Mitchell
     3. Raymond Mckim Mitchell, OBE
              b. 3 Nov 1911, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 5 May 2001  (Age 89 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 
    Family ID F3108  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Oct 1869 - Ballysodare, Sligo, Connacht, Ireland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 30 Aug 1880 - New York, New York, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 21 Aug 1901 - Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Ballysodare, Sligo, Ireland
    Ballysodare, Sligo, Ireland
    The birthplace of the Mitchell family

    Albums
    Ruth Kelly's Album
    Ruth Kelly's Album (46)
    Photos kindly provided by Ruth Kelly

  • Notes 
    • CHARLES MITCHELL

      On paternal and maternal lines, Charles Mitchell, an honored practitioner at the Bristol county bar located in New Bedford, descends from pure Scotch ancestors, who settled in the north of Ireland, later moving to Sligo, on the northwest coast. There Robert Mitchell lived, and there in the city of Sligo his son, John Mitchell, was born, and there owned and operated a small grist mill. He married Elizabeth McKim, and they the parents of five sons : Robert, of further mention; William, Charles, Kim, and a daughter Jane, married a Mr. Ferguson. John Mitchell was a member of the Episcopal Church, his wife a Wesleyan Methodist.

      Robert Mitchell, son of John and Elizabeth Mitchell, and father of Charles Mitchell of New Bedford, was born in Sligo, Ireland, but when a young man came to the United States, and for several years resided near Buffalo, New York. His parents needed him at home, and he returned to care for them in their declining years, and there he resided until their death. While at the old home he married Rebecca O'Neill, of English and Irish parentage, and in 1880, with his entire family, Robert Mitchell again came to the United States. In 1885 he became a citizen, and is yet living in Pitman, Connecticut, his wife deceased. A carpenter by trade, he became a skilled workman and most of his active life was in charge of other men as foreman. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a Republican in politics. Children of Robert and Rebecca (O'Neill) Mitchell: John G. Mitchell, deceased, Deputy-Secretary of State, Connecticut; Elizabeth, deceased; Rebecca, deceased; Charles, of further mention; Emma, married Towne; Isabella, married May; Sarah F., married Terrallee; William McKim.

      Charles Mitchell, eldest son of Robert and Rebecca (O'Neill) Mitchell, was born in Baltisodare, County Sligo, Ireland, October 22 1869, and remained in his native land until 1880, when he was brought to the United States by his parents. He was educated in the grade and high schools, taking special courses in the latter, and this supplemented by systematic study under a private instructor. In early life he was employed in thread and silk mills. Later he studied civil engineering, and became an assistant engineer. He next engaged in mercantile business, and while studying law was assistant general manager of a NEW BEDFORD 563 chain of stores. He began the study of law under his elder brother John G. Mitchell, an eminent member of the Connecticut bar, who for a time was Assistant Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Connecticut. This study was in connection with other duties which made progress slower, but he continued a student under his brother until admitted to the bar. He located in New Bedford, and practiced as a member of the firm of Raymond & Mitchell, but recently has practiced alone his offices at No. 16-17 Masonic Building. He is a well established attorney and counsellor, highly rated for his professional learning and skill. His business experience is a valuable asset, and there are few lawyers better furnished for the practice of their profession than he.

      A Republican in politics, Mr. Mitchell takes an active interest in public affairs as a citizen, his election as delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1917 being the first public position he has accepted. He is a member of the local and State law societies, is a Master Mason of Eureka Lodge, a companion of Odoniram Chapter and in Scottish Rite Masonry has attained the thirty-second degree Massachusetts Consistory. In religious affiliation he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

      Mr. Mitchell married, August 21 1901, at Wallingford, Connecticut. Edith L. Turner, born in Wallingford, June 16, 1871, daughter of Willes and Ammelia A. (Hersey) Turner. Her father was a meat and provision merchant until the last years of his life, when he bought a farm near New Bedford, where he resided until his death. Mr. and Mrs Mitchell are the parents of: Bradford, born June 4. 1907; Edith Hersey. January 3, 1910; Raymond McKim, November 4, 1911