Mitchell, Theophilus

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• Reference Number: MITC.T002

Notes:

Notes from Stacey Egnor:

"In the 1870 census Theophilus was listed with his parents and also was listed living with the Henry Homas family in Clay Co., IL.

1880 Fed. Census Crawford Co., KS
Mitchell, Theoffelus age 27 b. IL bather b. IN mother b. IN farmer
Emma age 25 b. TN father b. TN mother b. TN
Corry age 9 b. IL son
Ollive age 2 b. IL
Ettie age 4/12 b. KS Jan 1880
Note: The census shows Theophilus and Emma moved to KS between 1878 and 1880.
Note: Theophilus moved to Crawford Co., KS with his uncle Abraham Mitchell.

1910 Fed Census Greenwood Twp., Ellis Co., OK
Mitchell, Theopolis age 58 b. IN father b. IN mother b. IN
Josiah age 21 b. MO father b. IN, mother b. Mississippi
The census stated Theopolis was a widow and Josiah was his son and single.
Theophilus was listed beside his daughter Mary E. and her jusband William W. McMillin.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Record of Patents
Certificate No. 100289
Woodward Land Office

WHEREAS, THEOPHILUS MITCHELL has deposited in the GENERAL LAND OFFICE of the United States a Certificate of the Register of the land Office at Woodward, Oklahoma, whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said THEOPHILUS MITCHELLL according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled "An Act making further provision for the sale of Public lands," and the acts supplemental thereto, for the Lot four, the southeast quarter of the southwesest quarter, and the south half of the southeast quarter of Section eighteen in Township twenty-three north of Range twenty-three west of the Indian Meridian, Oklahoma, containing one hundred fifty-seven and ninety-six-hundredths acres, according to the Official Plat of the Survey of the said lands, returned to the GENERAL LAND OFFICE by the surveyor General, which said Tract has been purchased by the said THEOPHILUS MITCHELL.
NOW KNOW YE, That the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several Acts of Congress in such case made and provided, HAVE GIVEN AND GRANTED, and by these presents DO GIVE AND GRANT, unto the saiaid THEOPHILUS MITCHELL his heirs, the said Tract above described; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities, and appurtenances, of whatsoever nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said THEOPHILUS MITCHELL and to his heirs and assigns forever.

In testimony whereof I, William H. Taft, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be made Patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
GIVEN under my hand, at the City of Washington, the SIXTH day of JANUARY, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and TEN and the Independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty-fourth.
By the President: Wm. H. Taft
by M.W. Young, Secretary"

Family/Spouse: Massingale, Emma. Emma (daughter of Massingale) was born in 1855; died in Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mitchell, Decora Elmer was born in 1874 in Illinois; died in 1922 in Gage, Ellis County, Oklahoma.
2. Mitchell, Theodore 'Uncle Thead' was born in 1876 in Illinois.
3. Mitchell, Ollie May was born in 1878 in Illinois.
4. Mitchell, Etta was born in Jan 1880 in Lincoln, Crawford County, Kansas.
5. Mitchell, Lucy Matilda was born in Sep 1883 in Lincoln, Crawford County, Kansas; died in 1952.
6. Mitchell, Estella A. was born on 9 May 1887 in Fairfield, Benton County, Missouri; died on 20 Jan 1975 in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Newton, Jasper County, Illinois.
7. Mitchell, Josiah was born on 4 Apr 1889 in Fairfield, Benton County, Missouri; died in 1958.

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• Reference Number: MITC.J008

Notes:

Notes from Stacey Egnor:

"The marriage ceremony of Joshiah and Lucy Ann was performed by Joseph Odell, MG.

The 1850 Federal Census for Marion Twp., Lawrence Co., IN showed Josiah age 20 b. IN and Lucy A. age 20 b. IN with daughter Sarah E. age 1 b. IN. Josiah was listed as a farmer with the value of his farm $300. Josiah and Lucy were listed adjacent to her parents Theophilus and Sarah Baldwin.

IL land records show Joshia bought 80 acres on 14 Oct. 1851 and 40 acres on 30 Sep. 1852 in Richland Co., IL.

The 1860 Federal Census for Noble Twp., Richland Co., IL, p. 128 showed Josiah age 30 b. IN and Lucy A. age 30 b. IN with children Sarah E. age 12 b. IN, Theophilus age 9 b. IN, Mary E. age 7 b. IL, Nancy age 5 b. IL, Eliza J. age 2 b. IL, and Abraham age 1 month b. IL.

The 1870 Federal Census for Pixley Twp., Clay Co., IL showed Josiah age 41 and Lucy A. age 41 with children Theopolus age 19, Mary E. age 16, Nancy age 14, Eliza age 12, Abraham age 10, Charley age 8, Alice age 8, John age 6, George age 2, and George age 2, and Ruth age 6/12.

The 1880 Federal Census for Wade Twp, Jasper Co., IL showed Josiah age 51 b. IN and Lucy Ann age 51 b. IN with children Eliza J. age 22 b. IL, abraham age 20 b. IL, Charles age 18 b. IL, Alice age 18 b. IL, John age 15 b. IL, George age 11, b. IL, and Ruth age 10 b. IL."

Josiah married Baldwin, Lucy Ann. Lucy (daughter of Baldwin, Theophilus and Maxwell, Sarah) was born on 8 Apr 1829 in Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana; died on 6 Apr 1918 in Jasper County, Illinois; was buried in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BALD.L001
• _FGRAVE: 22453652

Notes:

Notes from Stacey Egnor:

"The marriage ceremony of Joshiah and Lucy Ann was performed by Joseph Odell, MG.

The 1850 Federal Census for Marion Twp., Lawrence Co., IN showed Josiah age 20 b. IN and Lucy A. age 20 b. IN with daughter Sarah E. age 1 b. IN. Josiah was listed as a farmer with the value of his farm $300. Josiah and Lucy were listed adjacent to her parents Theophilus and Sarah Baldwin.

IL land records show Joshia bought 80 acres on 14 Oct. 1851 and 40 acres on 30 Sep. 1852 in Richland Co., IL.

The 1860 Federal Census for Noble Twp., Richland Co., IL, p. 128 showed Josiah age 30 b. IN and Lucy A. age 30 b. IN with children Sarah E. age 12 b. IN, Theophilus age 9 b. IN, Mary E. age 7 b. IL, Nancy age 5 b. IL, Eliza J. age 2 b. IL, and Abraham age 1 month b. IL.

The 1870 Federal Census for Pixley Twp., Clay Co., IL showed Josiah age 41 and Lucy A. age 41 with children Theopolus age 19, Mary E. age 16, Nancy age 14, Eliza age 12, Abraham age 10, Charley age 8, Alice age 8, John age 6, George age 2, and George age 2, and Ruth age 6/12.

The 1880 Federal Census for Wade Twp, Jasper Co., IL showed Josiah age 51 b. IN and Lucy Ann age 51 b. IN with children Eliza J. age 22 b. IL, abraham age 20 b. IL, Charles age 18 b. IL, Alice age 18 b. IL, John age 15 b. IL, George age 11, b. IL, and Ruth age 10 b. IL."

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• Reference Number: MITC.T003

Thomas married Connelly, Dedemiah on 30 Apr 1825 in Lawrence County, Indiana. Dedemiah (daughter of Connelly, James Josiah and Miller, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 22 Mar 1806 in Ashe County, North Carolina; died on 16 Jul 1835 in Parker Township, Clark County, Illinois; was buried in 1835 in Connelly Cemetery, Parker, Clark County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: CONN.D002

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• Reference Number: BALD.T001
• _FGRAVE: 57903885
• Military Service: War of 1812, Rifleman, 3rd Company,

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Rifleman in war of 1812 in the third co. Detached from the 9th brigade, Gideon Lewis captain

Military Service:
Rifleman in war of 1812 in the third co. Detached from the 9th brigade, Gideon Lewis captain

Theophilus married Maxwell, Sarah. Sarah was born on 19 Oct 1793 in Ashe County, North Carolina; died on 6 Oct 1850 in Lawrence County, Indiana; was buried in Freedom Cemetery, Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MAXW.S001
• _FGRAVE: 57903687

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• Occupation: Baptist Minister
• Reference Number: MITC.A004
• _FGRAVE: 37029861
• Military Service: American Revolutionary War, North Carolina Guildford County Militia

Notes:

Abraham enlisted in the Guilford County, North Carolina militia in 1778 for a tour of 9 months under Captain Sharpe & Colonel Martin. Served as a Private for 7 months until he became ill. He reenlisted on March 1, 1781, going to Haw River & Meet General Greene's Army. He was a baggage guard in the rear of the main army. He applied for a pension & it was executed on Nov 12, 1833. Pension #537102. He lived in Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana. He died in his brother Robert's home in Pleasant Run Township.

Military Service:
1778-1781

Died:
According to Stacey Egnor, Abraham died in Lawrence County, Indiana.

Buried:
According to Stacey Egnor, Abraham is buried along with Lucy in Peerless Cemetery.

Abraham married Wilson, Lucinda 'Lucy'. Lucinda was born in 1765. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WILS.L001

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• Reference Number: CONN.J005

James married Miller, Mary Elizabeth on 13 Apr 1803 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Mary was born on 1 Jan 1787 in Wilkes County, North Carolina; died on 12 Jan 1813 in Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: MILL.M008

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• Reference Number: BALD.W002

William married Landreth, Virginia Jane. Virginia was born in 1772; died in 1868. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: LAND.V003