Iowa County WI Archives Obituaries.....Mitchell, William Jones September 27, 1895 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/wi/wifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Nancy Poquette npoq@hotmail.com January 1, 2007, 11:42 pm Mineral Point Tribune, Oct. 3, 1895 and Iowa County Democrat Obituary of William Jones Mitchell: “Again falls to the Tribune the sad duty of recording the death of one of its staunchest friends and long-time supporters. The subject of this sketch died at his home in this city Friday, Sept. 27, after being confined to his bed but a few days. During the preceding week he was transacting business on our streets and visited the Tribune office to renew his subscription.” “Deceased was born in County Cornwall, England in April 1818. In 1839 he was married to Miss Mary Mitchell, and in 1842 came with his young wife and two children to Mineral Point. In 1852 he formed one of the many who went to seek fortune in the gold fields of California, leaving his family here. After an absence of four years he returned, bringing with him the fruits of the toil and hardships incident to gold mining in those days, to resume work and improvements on the farm north of this city, on which he located soon after arriving in the country. A few years ago he came to reside in this city, leaving the care and management of his farms to his sons.” With that untiring industry and prudent economy which rarely fail in this country to win success, Mr. Mitchell slowly accumulated a competency, extending his possessions, until he became known as one of the largest landholders of the county, and leaving his heirs well nigh 1,000 acres of valuable land, besides other property. He was of retiring, unobtrusive habit, but of clear ideas and firmness to maintain them. He was a total abstainer from all intoxicants, and never used tobacco in any form. When he was but a boy he gave allegiance to the christian religion, and throughout his life adhered to the faith, and died a member of the M. E. church.” “Ten children were born to him, of whom two died in infancy and eight survive him, six sons and two daughters, namely: James, John, Thomas, Henry, Edward, Richard, Elizabeth and Mary Jane. All of these were present at the funeral on Tuesday, besides many grandchildren and other relatives.” “The aged wife, who has been his efficient helpmate for more than fifty years, was unable to follow him to his final rest, but none the less realizes that upon her has fallen a loss not to be recompensed on this side of the dark river.” “Rev. F. W. Straw could not come from the conference at Sparta, although telegraphed for, to conduct the burial services, and Rev. T. Kent “The widow and family gratefully acknowledge the kindly offices and sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.” Obituary of William Jones Mitchell- Iowa County Democrat, October 3, 1895: “Died at his home in this city on Friday, Sept. 27, Mr. William Mitchell. Deceased was born in April 1818 in Cornwall, England, was married 1839; came to America in June 1842 and settled in Mineral Point, which was his home up to his death, with the exception of a few years spent in the gold field of California. He was industrious and painstaking and accumulated a goodly estate. He was from boyhood a zealous Christian. He leaves to mourn his loss and cherish his memory his aged wife, two daughters and six sons, two children having died in their infancy. He was a faithful member of the M.E. church of this city, and the funeral took place with services in the church. A large concourse of friends was present, including many old residents, who had been neighbors and friends of the deceased for nearly half a century. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. Thomas Kent presided.” “Mrs. Mitchell and her family desire to express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy…” File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/iowa/obits/m/mitchell301gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/wifiles/ File size: 4.2 Kb