Biographical Sketch of James Mitchell, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** James Mitchell, Justice of the Peace, was born in Ireland, and in 1840 emigrated to America, locating in New York City. He had a good education in Ireland. He was married to Miss Kate Mitchell in 1869, and by her had two children, both living. Mr. Mitchell left New York in 1857 for St. Louis. He served as book keeper during his stay in that city, and in 1868 emigrated to St. Joseph and engaged in the book business. In 1873 he became Deputy City Recorder, and in November, 1878, was elected Justice of the Peace, and has held that important and responsible office ever since. He is a member of the Catholic Church. While in New York the 'Squire, in connection with Thomas Dorsey McGee, published the American Celt from 1853 to 1857. The subject of this sketch has a table in his office that was used in the Court House at Sparta. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================