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David Smith Rogers [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 about 1800 in TN. He died 7 after Dec 1860. David married Mary "Polly" Mitchell.
"Joseph Rogers son of David S. Rogers --- . His father is still old Dave, git drunk every chance he gets and is doing no good for himself nor no other person. His family makes what they live and scarce at that.";
from letter written by John Mitchell to "brother" Lewis Mitchell; dated 7 July 1853, from Lee Valley, Hawkins co, TN."David Rogers joined the Baptist Church, was baptized and was in two weeks so drunk that he scarce could walk. They turned him out and he is now what you would rule a Sot." ;
Letter: written 26 Ap 1858 by Richard Henderson Mitchell to brother Lewis Mitchell.Old Dave Rogers is drinking and lying about like a beast. All their children had left them but one and I was frequently told that the neighbours and children carried the vituals that she eat for a long time.
from letter written Christmas Day, 1860; Richard H. Mitchell to brother Lewis Mitchell."David is not listed in will as Connie stated he had already received land from father."
"Many name claim to David Rogers, a colorful individual. Some say he had another family in Missouri, but say he was born in late 1700's. I have his birth in 1800 according to census." ;
Information from Linda Duke, a Rogers/Mitchell descendant; from e-mail dated 30 Oct 2000. Linda notes that much of her Rogers information was shared with her by Connie Crosby (from) Indiana.George Rogers is reported to have deeded land in 1850 to his sons David S. & Granville P., also land to George, Jr. ; this is thought to be their inheritance as they are not mentioned in his will.
from report by Connie Crosby
Mary "Polly" Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 was born 8, 9 on 4 Apr 1798/1799 in Hawkins co, TN. She died 10, 11 on 15 Dec 1860 in Hawkins co, TN. Mary married David Smith Rogers.
"Our sister Polly Rogers died some two weeks ago, had lingered a long time with consumption and her oldest son, George, preceeded her about two weeks with the same complaint --"
from letter written Christmas Day 1860 by Richard H. Mitchell to brother Lewis Mitchell.
They had the following children:
M i George Rogers 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5 prob late 1820's. He died 6, 7 Nov or Dec 1860.
"Our sister Polly Rogers died some two weeks ago, had lingered a long time with consumption and her oldest son, George, preceeded her about two weeks with the same complaint --"
from letter written Christmas Day 1860 by Richard Henderson Mitchell to brother Lewis Mitchell.M ii Joseph Rogers F iii Mary Rogers 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 about 1833. She died unknown. F iv Jane Rogers 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 about 1834. She died unknown. F v Manila or Marilda Rogers M vi Harbert Smith Rogers (Captain) F vii Martha Rogers 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 about 1843. She died unknown. M viii James Madison Rogers 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 about 1845. He died unknown.
Robert Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 on 16/18 Jan 1801 in Hawkins co, TN. He died 7 after Jan 1837. Robert married 8 Mary Winkfield Shropshire in 1822 in Franklin co, AL.
Note in Mrs Phillips report says that Robert went to Alabama.
Mary Winkfield Shropshire [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 in 1805 in Greene co, GA. She died unknown in Harrison co, TX. Mary married 4 Robert Mitchell in 1822 in Franklin co, AL.
They had the following children:
M i Robert Mitchell 1 died unknown. M ii Absolom Russell Mitchell (Sr)
Joseph Duff [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5 on 13 Dec 1802 in Lee co, VA. He died 6 on 15 Dec 1874 in Lee co, VA. Joseph married 7 Nancy Mitchell (location only) in Hawkins co, TN.
Joseph Duff and Nancy Mitchell were married in Hawkins county, Tennessee; according to information from Linda Boyd Lawhon.
"I have lately understood that Joseph Duff is about being broke up. I don't know the certainty of it, I have not saw him for near three years." ;
from letter dated 22 Ap 1852; John Mitchell to "brother" Lewis Mitchell.
Nancy Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6 on 29 Oct 1804 in Hawkins co, TN. She died 7 on 15 Aug 1863 in Stickleyville, Lee co, VA. Nancy married 8 Joseph Duff (location only) in Hawkins co, TN.
"I have not heard from Nancy * lately." ;
"While I was at Patsies, I learned you had writen a letter to Nancy Duff stating the death of Morris." ;
from letter written Christmas Day, 1860; Richard H. Mitchell to brother, Lewis Mitchell.
They had the following children:
F i Elizabeth Duff F ii Emily Duff M iii James Mitchell Duff 1, 2 was born 3 on 28 May 1828 in Lee co, VA. He died 4, 5 on 26 Mar 1911 in Lexington, Fayette co, KY.
"Joseph Duffs eldest son James is doing business in Rogerrsville (TN) in the mercantile house of Simpsons & Brothers. He is a prominent young man and stands very fair before the people both gentlemen and ladies. He has been there three or fore years and gits very high wages." ;
from letter dated 6 June 1854; John Mitchell to Amanda (Mitchell) Roseberry, (d/o Lewis Mitchell )
"I was in Rogersville in the Fall and visited James Duff in his own room and it seemed if any mortal could enjoy himself,it was him. He has a room well furnished by Sneedville and shall remain here I expect." ;
from letter written Christmas Day, 1860; Richard H. Mitchell to brother, Lewis Mitchell.F iv Martha B. Duff F v Margaret Duff F vi Eliza E. Duff F vii Caroline M. Duff F viii Adelaide V. Duff M ix Benjamin Franklin Duff F x Rowena Duff
Richard H. Mitchell (Dr) [Parents] [image] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 was born 8, 9, 10, 11 on 18 Jul 1806 in Hawkins co, TN. He died 12, 13, 14 on 22 Oct 1898 in Hancock co, TN. Richard married 15 Elizabeth Davis.
"There has been a new County taken off of Hawkins on the north and from the east part of Claiborne and the County ** at ** (called Sneedsville) and brother Richard was elected as Magistrate for the town district." ;
letter dated 9 March 1848; Lee Valley (Hawkins co, TN); John Mitchell to "brother" Lewis Mitchell.In a letter written 26 April 1858 by Richard Mitchell to his brother Lewis, Richard states, "I am yet living in Sneedville Hancock County filling the office of County Court Clerk. My time will be out in two more years";
1860 Census, occupation listed as retired physician.1880 Census for District 6, Hancock co, TN;
Shows Ada Mitchel as "granddaughter" in hh of Richard Mitchel; Occupation for Richard Mitchel shown as "retired physician;
also in hh is Monroe Trent, age 32, born in TN.; relationship shown as "other"; Occupation, Attending Mill.
Elizabeth Davis [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 on 26 Apr 1812 in TN. She died 7, 8 27 Oct / Nov 1890. Elizabeth married 9 Richard H. Mitchell (Dr).
In a letter by Wm B. Davis, written 1902, he says that Elizabeth was the only child of John Davis and Mary Ann Baldwin.
They had the following children:
F i Sarah Mitchell M ii John Day Mitchell M iii Jesse Braughten Mitchell (Dr.) F iv Mary Mitchell M v Robert Mitchell 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 about 1843 in TN. He died unknown.
"My boys has sited on the old man Davis farm, all but the oldest --" ;
from letter written Christmas Day, 1860; Richard H. Mitchell to brother Lewis Mitchell.M vi George R Mitchell
Simon Mills [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 on 15 May 1803 in TN. He died 4 on 11 Oct 1849 in Putnam co, IN from Diabetes and was buried 5 in 1849 in New Maysville Cem; Putnam co, IN. Simon married Susanna "Susan" Mitchell.
According to the Mitchell Report received from Larry Mills the 1830 census places Simon Mills in Hawkins co, TN; 1840 has him in Floyd, Putnam co, IN.
Susanna "Susan" Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5, 6 18 Mar/ May 1808 in Hawkins co, TN. She died 7 on 28 Dec 1853 in Putnam co, IN and was buried 8 in New Maysville Cem; Putnam co, IN. Susanna married Simon Mills.
According to the Mitchell Report from Larry Mills; the 1850 census places Susanna (Mitchell) Mills in Jackson Twp, Putnam co, IN.
They had the following children:
M i Wesley Mills M ii Franklin Mills 1 was born 2 in 1832 in TN. He died unknown. M iii Thomas W. Mills 1 was born 2 in 1834 in TN. He died unknown. M iv Mitchell Mills 1 was born 2 in 1837 in IN. He died unknown. F v Eliza Jane Mills 1 was born 2 on 27 Jun 1842 in Putnam co, IN. She died unknown.
John Allen 1 died unknown. He married Elizabeth Mitchell.
Elizabeth Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5 on 6 Oct 1810 in Hawkins co, TN. She died 6 after 1837. Elizabeth married John Allen.
Dr. Edward D. Gregg 1, 2 died unknown. He married 3 Martha Ann Mitchell on 5 Jul 1868 in Newton co, MO.
Martha Ann Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3 was born 4, 5 about 1836 in TN. She died unknown. Martha married 6 Dr. Edward D. Gregg on 5 Jul 1868 in Newton co, MO.
Richard Thompson Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6 in 1839 in TN. He died 7, 8 on 22 May 1904 in Collin co, TX and was buried 9 in Blue Ridge Cem; Blue Ridge, Collin co, TX. Richard married 10, 11 Abigail Jane Short on 21 Nov 1866 in Collin co, TX.
"Pink (Charlotte's nickname) tell cousin Martha Mitchell her Brothers are all well and that I heard from Richard a few days ago he had arrived at his journeys end without being molested he was verry mutch pleased with the command he was with at that time." ;
(quote from letter dated 12 March 1865; written by James W. Roseberry to his sister Charlotte.)16th Missouri Infantry CSA
Commanded by Col. Sidney Drake Jackman, Col. Josiah H. Caldwell, Col. Levin M. Lewis, Lt. Col. Pleasant W. H. Cumming and Lt. Col. Jesse P. Herrell.
Organized August 31, 1862 as the 7th Missouri Infantry, redesignated as the 16th Missouri Infantry on April 1, 1863. (Not to be confused with Col. Cyrus Franklin's 7th Missouri Infantry.)
The 16th Missouri Infantry fought at the following engagements: Battle of Helena, Red River Campaign, Battle of Pleasant Hill, and Jenkins' Ferry. It surrendered on May 26, 1865 under Gen. E. Kirby Smith's Department of Trans-Mississippi.Last Name First Name/MI State Unit Sub Unit Rank
Company E:
Mitchell I.N. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell W.J. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell J.D. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell Archibald MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell Richard MO 16th Inf. Co.E Bvt.2nd Lt.In the 1880 Census for Collin co, TX; also shown in the hh of Richard Mitchell is a "Mary McCurley" listed as "other" under relationship; "Mulatto" age "17" born in "TX"; birth location for parents not given.
Abigail Jane Short [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6, 7 in 1850 in near Blue Ridge, Collin co, TX. She died 8 in 1927 and was buried 9 in Blue Ridge Cem; Collin co, TX. Abigail married 10, 11 Richard Thompson Mitchell on 21 Nov 1866 in Collin co, TX.
They had the following children:
M i Jesse E. Mitchell 1 was born 2 about 1870 in TX. He died unknown. F ii Sarah A. Mitchell M iii Eben J. Mitchell 1 was born 2 about 1875 in TX. He died unknown.
Archibald Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 was born 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 on 14 Feb 1844 in MO. He died 13, 14, 15 on 24 Jul 1921 in Collin co, TX and was buried 16 in Blue Ridge Cem; Blue Ridge, Collin co, TX. Archibald married 17 Eliza Ellen Williamson on 24 Dec 1865 in Union co, AR.
"The Mitchell boys are all well but Arch. He is a criple." ;
This quote from a letter written by R.B.Roseberry to his parents;
dated, 21 February 1865.
(courtesy of Linda Boyd Lawhon)16th Missouri Infantry CSA
Commanded by Col. Sidney Drake Jackman, Col. Josiah H. Caldwell, Col. Levin M. Lewis, Lt. Col. Pleasant W. H. Cumming and Lt. Col. Jesse P. Herrell. Organized August 31, 1862 as the 7th Missouri Infantry, redesignated as the 16th Missouri Infantry on April 1, 1863. (Not to be confused with Col. Cyrus Franklin's 7th Missouri Infantry.) The 16th Missouri Infantry fought at the following engagements: Battle of Helena, Red River Campaign, Battle of Pleasant Hill, and Jenkins' Ferry. It surrendered on May 26, 1865 under Gen. E. Kirby Smith's Department of Trans-Mississippi.Last Name First Name/MI State Unit Sub Unit Rank
Company E:
Mitchell I.N. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell W.J. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell J.D. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell Archibald MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell Richard MO 16th Inf. Co.E Bvt.2nd Lt.
(Info found by Gary Skinner, shared by Daris Nevil)Archibald, his wife and eleven children moved from Union counry, Arkansas to Collin county, Texas between 1880 and 1896;
this information from Karrisa Higdon, ggg granddaughter of Archibald.-----Original Message-----
From: Daris
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 8:11 AM
To: jo
Cc: Gary; GALE; Judy M.; K; Ann
Subject: Re: Mitchell
Observations (from Jo) are imbedded in double parens;
"I have pieced together a rough history of Archibald, but I'm not sure how accurate it is.
I present it here in the hopes that you will correct me where you have more solid facts.
Much of what I will describe here is from my Grandmother, Floye Ellen.
I believe she had accurate info, as she was the granddaughter of Archibald, and knew him
personally. However, I was about 15 years old when Floye Ellen passed away (she was living
with us in Abilene at the time), so I'm not sure how good MY memory is;
"Archibald serviced in the civil war, in the army, and joined from Missouri,
along with his brother Richard T. (R.T.). During the war Archibald was wounded, and R.T.
saved his life (this might explain the reason he was crippled). After the war Archibald
went east,
((He went to Arkansas and in 1882 was given 80 acres of land in Union County
for his service in the war. See land grant document from Union County))
and R.T. settled in Collin County, marrying Abigail Jane Short, the daughter of Jesse Short.
((I wonder if this is why my Uncle Choyce Clark, son of Sarah P Mitchell, is called Shorty.))
Jesse had moved his family from Missouri to Collin County in about 1852. He owned a section of land (640 ac) in that county, and also had land holdings and horses in Denton
county, and I think Wise county. I have assumed that Jesse and his family came from the
same county that the Mitchells are from, and that the Mitchells and Shorts knew each other
there, hence the marriage of R.T. and Abigail.
While there Archibald meet a young (about 12 years old) girld named Eliza Williamson. According to my grandmother, Eliza and her family came from overseas, but I don't know what country of origin, or what port they landed at.
Her father, John William, seems to be very wealthy, because he acquired a plantation
somewhere in the south.
((I was told that Eliza was born in Alabama but in all my searches I never found anything.))
The family originally consisted of 8 members, but the wife and all the children except for Eliza and her brother John were killed by cholera during the journey. BTW, my grandmother must have met Eliza's brother at some point, because she referred to him as Uncle John.
When the Civil War broke out John Sr went off to fight, putting his family and plantation
in the care of a Methodist Minister. John was never heard of again. Eliza was not treated
well by the Minister, and was apparently unhappy. Sometime after the war Archibald comes
on the scene, and gets the job of making barrels. Somehow he and Eliza meet, and Eliza
spends considerable time holding the barrel staves for Archibald.
Eliza (again about 12 years old at this time) is in love with another young man. She
receives a letter from the young man, but cannot read it, and asks Archibald if he would
read it to her (Archibald is about 28 years old at this time). Archibald
loves Eliza, so as he "reads" the letter he makes up a story that the young man does not
love Eliza.
Because of this and Eliza's dislike of the Minister, they decide to elope.
They did not have many possessions, or the left in a hurry, because my grandmother said
they slept in their wedding cloths. It appears that they took one or two of the slaves with them.
Some time later they show up in Arkansas, although I don't think right away. Floye Ellen
reported that the daughters were named after the states they were born in, so you can track
a little of their movement according to that.
Thanks to Jo Ann we have solid proof that they had a homestead in Arkansas. However,
trouble ensued, and Archibald had to flee. The story is very sketchy, but it seems that
Archibald killed someone over a dispute, possibly over a slave, or a suite, or he killed a
slave, etc.
((At the time of the incident there were no more slaves. But there were a lot of freed slaves roaming around trying to find a life. From what I heard from my uncle some of the freed slaves were really obnoxious and one paticular black freeman crossed Grandpa's path too many times. He was stealing things from Grandpa so Grandpa shot him. It was supposed to teach the freeman a lesson but unfortunately he died.))
I think he fled and moved back to Missouri for about 6 months, and then he moved to Collin County, where his brother R.T. was living. My grandmother said that oil was later found on Archibald's homestead.
Archibald appears to have lived the remainder of his life in Collin County. He purchased
60 acres of land there from Abigail Jane Short Mitchell and her family after the passing of
Jesse Short. He lived on that property until his death. My grandmother and her husband,
William Arthur Nevil, purchased the 60 acres in 1928 from the surviving children. The plot
of land is still in the family, and one of William and Floye Nevil's sons, Sherman, still lives there.
R.T. moved to Celina, and was a well-known physician there. He was Collin County
commissioner in the 1890's. His family may still live in Celina, as one of his sons became
a physican there also, if I recall correctly.
I hope that you will correct my "facts" if you can. Archibald was a very
interesting individual, and I look forward to meeting him some day."
You cousin,
Daris Nevil,
My roots are from Collin County too!
Nevil, Barnett, Mitchell, Williamson, Callis, Russell, etc, etc
Eliza Ellen Williamson [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born 6, 7, 8 on 4 Dec 1850 in AL. She died 9, 10, 11 on 9 Oct 1925 in Collin co, TX and was buried 12 in Blue Ridge Cem; Collin co, TX. Eliza married 13 Archibald Mitchell on 24 Dec 1865 in Union co, AR.
They had the following children:
M i William Perry Mitchell 1, 2 was born 3 about 1867 in AR. He died unknown. F ii Monica Virginia "Avie" Mitchell F iii Effie Jerussia Mitchell F iv Lorena Mitchell F v Sarah Penelope "Nell" Mitchell M vi Stephen "Steve" A. Mitchell F vii Missouri Emaline "Emma" Mitchell F viii Addie Mitchell 1 was born 2 in Oct 1881 in AR. She died unknown and was buried 3, 4 in Old Grounds Cem; (just outside) Blue Ridge, Collin co, TX. F ix Nettie Mitchell F x Charlotte "Lottie" Mitchell F xi Inez Mitchell
Isaac Newton "Nute" Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 was born 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 on 25 Mar 1845 in Taney co, MO. He died 13, 14 on 10 Nov 1916 in MO and was buried 15, 16 in Hazel Green Cem; Newton co, MO. Isaac married 17 Nancy Caroline Marrs on 20 Aug 1867 in Newton co, MO.
" -- my ggrandfather,Isaac Newton was 14, he was out in the yard and a union soldier rode by on horseback. He told Isaac Newton to report to Newtonia in the morning or he would be shot where he stood. As soon as the soldier was out of sight he mounted up and rode to Arkansas where he joined the Confederates. Their rations were short, and they were hungry, they came on a nest of rattlesnakes. The guys butchered the snakes and cooked them. Isaac Newton said he was really hungry, but couldn't make himself eat the snakes.
"To the day he died he would not wear the color blue. My grandmother said the whole
family really had to search to find grey pants and shirts for him." ;
(from Willma Hutchings; E-mail dated 26 Ap 2000)Last Name First Name/MI State Unit Sub Unit Rank
Company E:
Mitchell I.N. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell W.J. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell J.D. MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell Archibald MO 16th Inf. Co.E
Mitchell Richard MO 16th Inf. Co.E Bvt.2nd Lt.;
16th Missouri Infantry CSA
Commanded by Col. Sidney Drake Jackman, Col. Josiah H. Caldwell, Col. Levin M. Lewis, Lt. Col. Pleasant W. H. Cumming and Lt. Col. Jesse P. Herrell. Organized August 31, 1862 as the 7th Missouri Infantry, redesignated as the 16th Missouri Infantry on April 1, 1863. (Not to be confused with Col. Cyrus Franklin's 7th Missouri Infantry.) The 16th Missouri Infantry fought at the following engagements: Battle of Helena, Red River Campaign, Battle of Pleasant Hill, and Jenkins' Ferry. It surrendered on May 26, 1865 under Gen. E. Kirby Smith's Department of Trans-Mississippi.
Nancy Caroline Marrs [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born 6, 7, 8, 9 about 1845 in MO. She died 10, 11 in 1916 in [MO] and was buried 12 in Hazel Green Cem; Newton co, MO. Nancy married 13 Isaac Newton "Nute" Mitchell on 20 Aug 1867 in Newton co, MO.
They had the following children:
F i Susan E. "Sude" Mitchell ii Jodie Mitchell 1, 2 died 3, 4 in 1872 and was buried 5 in Hazel Green Cem.; MO.
"the story of STELLA and more----"; according to book; Jodie died in 1872, during childhood.
The transcribed records of Hazel Green Cemetery, Newton co, MO spells her name "Joddie".F iii Charlotte D. "Lottie" Mitchell F iv Jennie M. Mitchell M v Claborn N. "Clabe" Mitchell M vi Leonard Mitchell M vii Russell Mitchell M viii A. J. "Jack" Mitchell
