Henry and his wife Margaret were early pioneers on Clark's Creek, where they farmed and operated a flour mill. The family came to Davis County from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Chandler, Oklahoma during the land rush.
[Junction City (KS) Weekly Union, 13 May 1882, pg 3: "Henry Mitchell and his wife landed on Clarks Creek twenty-seven years ago last Saturday, May 6. Before coming to this region Henry followed the river and ocean as an engineer. They came from Pittsburg (sic). He ran two years between New York and Panama, and between the west coast of the Isthmus and San Francisco."]
The following were transcribed by Emily Jordan (47063153) • [email protected])
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The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 8, 1898
Obituary.
Mr. Henry Mitchell died Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.F. Ayars. A brief funeral service conducted by Rev. Tenney and attended by members of the family, intimate friends and the Masonic fraternity, was held at the Ayars residence Friday afternoon. The remains were taken to the old home at Junction City, Kansas, for burial. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Kennedy, and J.F. Ayars accompanied the body and the burial took place Sunday. Mr. Mitchell was seventy-six years of age and his death was caused by general weakness and old age. He was a man of affairs in his day and was successful and prosperous. In Chandler, where his home has been for several years, he was highly respected. He leaves beside his aged wife, three children, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Mitchell was for many years a Mason. He will be much missed by his family and friends.
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The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 15, 1898
Death of Henry Mitchell.
The remains of Henry Mitchell who died at his home in Chandler, O.T., July first, arrived in this city Sunday afternoon at 2:25, accompanied by Mrs. Mitchell, J.F. Ayars and Mrs. W.D. Kennedy, and were immediately take to the Presbyterian church where services were held, Rev. Hershaw officiating. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors. He had been a member of Union Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 40 years. He joined when Union lodge was located at Fort Riley and during all these years has enjoyed the confidence and respect of his brother Masons. Henry Mitchell was born in county Derry, Ireland, July 12, 1822, and had he lived until the 12 day of the present month, would have been 76 years. He came to the United States when 20 years of age, locating at Pittsburg, Pa., where he learned the machinist's trade. He was married to Miss Margaret Johnston at Pittsburg in 1846, and for 52 years they journeyed life's rugged road together in sickness and health, happiness and sorrow. Four children came to bless the union, three of whom are still living: Mrs. J.F. Ayars, of Chandler, O.T.; Wm. J. Mitchell, of South Ontario, California; and John A. Mitchell, of Kerns City, California.
Henry Mitchell was seized with the gold fever and went to California during the mad rush in '49, working his way as an engineer. After two or three years in that state, he returned East and located on Clark's creek, this county, in 1854. He built his first flouring mill west of Lawrence. In 1858 he ran a saw mill in this city and sawed the lumber used to erect the first house in Junction City. At the same time he was operating a saw mill at Fort Riley. Until he moved to Oklahoma some nine years ago, he had always taken an active part in the affairs of this county. For a number of terms, he was a county commissioner and could have had greater honors had he sought them. Indeed the history of the county without Henry Mitchell's name appearing often and prominently would be incomplete. He was instrumental in bridging the Smoky Hill river at Fogarty's mill.
It was fitting that a man who had been so prominent in the early settlement and subsequent history of the county should be brought here for burial.
Not many, probably but two or three, if that many, of those who were here when Henry Mitchell located in this county, now remain. Those who settled along the Smoky Hill and the tributary creeks nearly a half century ago, are gone, and in their place have sprung up a hard race worthy of such sires, but it will take years and years of advanced civilization to entirely remove the last landmark of this early settlement.
At a good old ripe age, among the scenes of his young manhood, among friendships that had endured for nearly a half century, Henry Mitchell was placed to final rest by loving hand and devoted brothers; and may the few years remaining to the good woman who was his companion for over a half century be filled with the richest blessings of loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and devoted friends, for all these has she, is our fervent wish.—Junction City Republican.
[Junction City (KS) Weekly Union, 13 May 1882, pg 3: "Henry Mitchell and his wife landed on Clarks Creek twenty-seven years ago last Saturday, May 6. Before coming to this region Henry followed the river and ocean as an engineer. They came from Pittsburg (sic). He ran two years between New York and Panama, and between the west coast of the Isthmus and San Francisco."]
The following were transcribed by Emily Jordan (47063153) • [email protected])
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The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 8, 1898
Obituary.
Mr. Henry Mitchell died Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.F. Ayars. A brief funeral service conducted by Rev. Tenney and attended by members of the family, intimate friends and the Masonic fraternity, was held at the Ayars residence Friday afternoon. The remains were taken to the old home at Junction City, Kansas, for burial. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Kennedy, and J.F. Ayars accompanied the body and the burial took place Sunday. Mr. Mitchell was seventy-six years of age and his death was caused by general weakness and old age. He was a man of affairs in his day and was successful and prosperous. In Chandler, where his home has been for several years, he was highly respected. He leaves beside his aged wife, three children, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Mitchell was for many years a Mason. He will be much missed by his family and friends.
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The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 15, 1898
Death of Henry Mitchell.
The remains of Henry Mitchell who died at his home in Chandler, O.T., July first, arrived in this city Sunday afternoon at 2:25, accompanied by Mrs. Mitchell, J.F. Ayars and Mrs. W.D. Kennedy, and were immediately take to the Presbyterian church where services were held, Rev. Hershaw officiating. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors. He had been a member of Union Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 40 years. He joined when Union lodge was located at Fort Riley and during all these years has enjoyed the confidence and respect of his brother Masons. Henry Mitchell was born in county Derry, Ireland, July 12, 1822, and had he lived until the 12 day of the present month, would have been 76 years. He came to the United States when 20 years of age, locating at Pittsburg, Pa., where he learned the machinist's trade. He was married to Miss Margaret Johnston at Pittsburg in 1846, and for 52 years they journeyed life's rugged road together in sickness and health, happiness and sorrow. Four children came to bless the union, three of whom are still living: Mrs. J.F. Ayars, of Chandler, O.T.; Wm. J. Mitchell, of South Ontario, California; and John A. Mitchell, of Kerns City, California.
Henry Mitchell was seized with the gold fever and went to California during the mad rush in '49, working his way as an engineer. After two or three years in that state, he returned East and located on Clark's creek, this county, in 1854. He built his first flouring mill west of Lawrence. In 1858 he ran a saw mill in this city and sawed the lumber used to erect the first house in Junction City. At the same time he was operating a saw mill at Fort Riley. Until he moved to Oklahoma some nine years ago, he had always taken an active part in the affairs of this county. For a number of terms, he was a county commissioner and could have had greater honors had he sought them. Indeed the history of the county without Henry Mitchell's name appearing often and prominently would be incomplete. He was instrumental in bridging the Smoky Hill river at Fogarty's mill.
It was fitting that a man who had been so prominent in the early settlement and subsequent history of the county should be brought here for burial.
Not many, probably but two or three, if that many, of those who were here when Henry Mitchell located in this county, now remain. Those who settled along the Smoky Hill and the tributary creeks nearly a half century ago, are gone, and in their place have sprung up a hard race worthy of such sires, but it will take years and years of advanced civilization to entirely remove the last landmark of this early settlement.
At a good old ripe age, among the scenes of his young manhood, among friendships that had endured for nearly a half century, Henry Mitchell was placed to final rest by loving hand and devoted brothers; and may the few years remaining to the good woman who was his companion for over a half century be filled with the richest blessings of loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and devoted friends, for all these has she, is our fervent wish.—Junction City Republican.
Henry and his wife Margaret were early pioneers on Clark's Creek, where they farmed and operated a flour mill. The family came to Davis County from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Chandler, Oklahoma during the land rush.
[Junction City (KS) Weekly Union, 13 May 1882, pg 3: "Henry Mitchell and his wife landed on Clarks Creek twenty-seven years ago last Saturday, May 6. Before coming to this region Henry followed the river and ocean as an engineer. They came from Pittsburg (sic). He ran two years between New York and Panama, and between the west coast of the Isthmus and San Francisco."]
The following were transcribed by Emily Jordan (47063153) • [email protected])
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The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 8, 1898
Obituary.
Mr. Henry Mitchell died Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.F. Ayars. A brief funeral service conducted by Rev. Tenney and attended by members of the family, intimate friends and the Masonic fraternity, was held at the Ayars residence Friday afternoon. The remains were taken to the old home at Junction City, Kansas, for burial. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Kennedy, and J.F. Ayars accompanied the body and the burial took place Sunday. Mr. Mitchell was seventy-six years of age and his death was caused by general weakness and old age. He was a man of affairs in his day and was successful and prosperous. In Chandler, where his home has been for several years, he was highly respected. He leaves beside his aged wife, three children, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Mitchell was for many years a Mason. He will be much missed by his family and friends.
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The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 15, 1898
Death of Henry Mitchell.
The remains of Henry Mitchell who died at his home in Chandler, O.T., July first, arrived in this city Sunday afternoon at 2:25, accompanied by Mrs. Mitchell, J.F. Ayars and Mrs. W.D. Kennedy, and were immediately take to the Presbyterian church where services were held, Rev. Hershaw officiating. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors. He had been a member of Union Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 40 years. He joined when Union lodge was located at Fort Riley and during all these years has enjoyed the confidence and respect of his brother Masons. Henry Mitchell was born in county Derry, Ireland, July 12, 1822, and had he lived until the 12 day of the present month, would have been 76 years. He came to the United States when 20 years of age, locating at Pittsburg, Pa., where he learned the machinist's trade. He was married to Miss Margaret Johnston at Pittsburg in 1846, and for 52 years they journeyed life's rugged road together in sickness and health, happiness and sorrow. Four children came to bless the union, three of whom are still living: Mrs. J.F. Ayars, of Chandler, O.T.; Wm. J. Mitchell, of South Ontario, California; and John A. Mitchell, of Kerns City, California.
Henry Mitchell was seized with the gold fever and went to California during the mad rush in '49, working his way as an engineer. After two or three years in that state, he returned East and located on Clark's creek, this county, in 1854. He built his first flouring mill west of Lawrence. In 1858 he ran a saw mill in this city and sawed the lumber used to erect the first house in Junction City. At the same time he was operating a saw mill at Fort Riley. Until he moved to Oklahoma some nine years ago, he had always taken an active part in the affairs of this county. For a number of terms, he was a county commissioner and could have had greater honors had he sought them. Indeed the history of the county without Henry Mitchell's name appearing often and prominently would be incomplete. He was instrumental in bridging the Smoky Hill river at Fogarty's mill.
It was fitting that a man who had been so prominent in the early settlement and subsequent history of the county should be brought here for burial.
Not many, probably but two or three, if that many, of those who were here when Henry Mitchell located in this county, now remain. Those who settled along the Smoky Hill and the tributary creeks nearly a half century ago, are gone, and in their place have sprung up a hard race worthy of such sires, but it will take years and years of advanced civilization to entirely remove the last landmark of this early settlement.
At a good old ripe age, among the scenes of his young manhood, among friendships that had endured for nearly a half century, Henry Mitchell was placed to final rest by loving hand and devoted brothers; and may the few years remaining to the good woman who was his companion for over a half century be filled with the richest blessings of loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and devoted friends, for all these has she, is our fervent wish.—Junction City Republican.
[Junction City (KS) Weekly Union, 13 May 1882, pg 3: "Henry Mitchell and his wife landed on Clarks Creek twenty-seven years ago last Saturday, May 6. Before coming to this region Henry followed the river and ocean as an engineer. They came from Pittsburg (sic). He ran two years between New York and Panama, and between the west coast of the Isthmus and San Francisco."]
The following were transcribed by Emily Jordan (47063153) • [email protected])
***
The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 8, 1898
Obituary.
Mr. Henry Mitchell died Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.F. Ayars. A brief funeral service conducted by Rev. Tenney and attended by members of the family, intimate friends and the Masonic fraternity, was held at the Ayars residence Friday afternoon. The remains were taken to the old home at Junction City, Kansas, for burial. Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Kennedy, and J.F. Ayars accompanied the body and the burial took place Sunday. Mr. Mitchell was seventy-six years of age and his death was caused by general weakness and old age. He was a man of affairs in his day and was successful and prosperous. In Chandler, where his home has been for several years, he was highly respected. He leaves beside his aged wife, three children, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mr. Mitchell was for many years a Mason. He will be much missed by his family and friends.
***
The Chandler News. (Chandler, Lincoln Co., Okla.), Friday, July 15, 1898
Death of Henry Mitchell.
The remains of Henry Mitchell who died at his home in Chandler, O.T., July first, arrived in this city Sunday afternoon at 2:25, accompanied by Mrs. Mitchell, J.F. Ayars and Mrs. W.D. Kennedy, and were immediately take to the Presbyterian church where services were held, Rev. Hershaw officiating. The deceased was buried with Masonic honors. He had been a member of Union Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 40 years. He joined when Union lodge was located at Fort Riley and during all these years has enjoyed the confidence and respect of his brother Masons. Henry Mitchell was born in county Derry, Ireland, July 12, 1822, and had he lived until the 12 day of the present month, would have been 76 years. He came to the United States when 20 years of age, locating at Pittsburg, Pa., where he learned the machinist's trade. He was married to Miss Margaret Johnston at Pittsburg in 1846, and for 52 years they journeyed life's rugged road together in sickness and health, happiness and sorrow. Four children came to bless the union, three of whom are still living: Mrs. J.F. Ayars, of Chandler, O.T.; Wm. J. Mitchell, of South Ontario, California; and John A. Mitchell, of Kerns City, California.
Henry Mitchell was seized with the gold fever and went to California during the mad rush in '49, working his way as an engineer. After two or three years in that state, he returned East and located on Clark's creek, this county, in 1854. He built his first flouring mill west of Lawrence. In 1858 he ran a saw mill in this city and sawed the lumber used to erect the first house in Junction City. At the same time he was operating a saw mill at Fort Riley. Until he moved to Oklahoma some nine years ago, he had always taken an active part in the affairs of this county. For a number of terms, he was a county commissioner and could have had greater honors had he sought them. Indeed the history of the county without Henry Mitchell's name appearing often and prominently would be incomplete. He was instrumental in bridging the Smoky Hill river at Fogarty's mill.
It was fitting that a man who had been so prominent in the early settlement and subsequent history of the county should be brought here for burial.
Not many, probably but two or three, if that many, of those who were here when Henry Mitchell located in this county, now remain. Those who settled along the Smoky Hill and the tributary creeks nearly a half century ago, are gone, and in their place have sprung up a hard race worthy of such sires, but it will take years and years of advanced civilization to entirely remove the last landmark of this early settlement.
At a good old ripe age, among the scenes of his young manhood, among friendships that had endured for nearly a half century, Henry Mitchell was placed to final rest by loving hand and devoted brothers; and may the few years remaining to the good woman who was his companion for over a half century be filled with the richest blessings of loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and devoted friends, for all these has she, is our fervent wish.—Junction City Republican.
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