Descendants of Etheldred Mitchell
Generation 1
1. ETHELDRED1 MITCHELL was born about 1775 in Greene Co., NC. He died about 1834 in Greene
Co., NC. He married NANCY before 1807. She was born about 1785 in Greene Co., NC. She died in
Greene Co., NC.
Greene Co., NC.
Notes for Etheldred Mitchell: 1800 Greene County NC census (from Jean Teachey) Dred Mitchell 1 free white
male 16-26 1 free white female 10-16 1 free white female 26-43 1 slave
male 16-26 1 free white female 10-16 1 free white female 26-43 1 slave
We found Etheldred Mitchell in the 1830 census for Greene Co., NC, Row 121, page 248. It did not list the
names but only gave tic marks for the age groups as follows: 2M age 5-10 1M age 10-15 1M age 15-20 (might
be Benjamin W. as he was born in 1812) 1M age 20-30 (may be son Etheldred, born in 1807) 1M age 50-60 (we
believe this is Etheldred) 1F age 40-50 (thought to be his wife) 4 slaves: 1 free colored male 10-21 2 free colored
females 10-21
names but only gave tic marks for the age groups as follows: 2M age 5-10 1M age 10-15 1M age 15-20 (might
be Benjamin W. as he was born in 1812) 1M age 20-30 (may be son Etheldred, born in 1807) 1M age 50-60 (we
believe this is Etheldred) 1F age 40-50 (thought to be his wife) 4 slaves: 1 free colored male 10-21 2 free colored
females 10-21
1830 Greene Co. NC census Version #2 (from Jean Teachey) 2 free white males 5-9 1 free white male 10-14
1 free white male 15-19 1 free white male 20-29 1 free white male 50-59 1 free white male 90-99 1 free white
female 40-49 No slaves
1 free white male 15-19 1 free white male 20-29 1 free white male 50-59 1 free white male 90-99 1 free white
female 40-49 No slaves
Etheldred Mitchell is mentioned in the Goodspeed History of Southern Arkansas on page 230, as part of the
discussion on Barney E. Mitchell. The article said he was born in Greene County, NC where he spent all his life,
and death occurred about 1834. His occupation was givne as a farmer and lawyer. His wife was also a native of
the same county and there died; she was of Irish descent.
discussion on Barney E. Mitchell. The article said he was born in Greene County, NC where he spent all his life,
and death occurred about 1834. His occupation was givne as a farmer and lawyer. His wife was also a native of
the same county and there died; she was of Irish descent.
Etheldred Mitchell is listed on the 1816 Greene Co. Tax List. Etheldred Mitchell is listed in the NC census Index
as being in Duplin Co. in 1810.
as being in Duplin Co. in 1810.
Duplin Co. NC "Court of Pleas & Quarter Session Minutes" 1805-1809 Part 7. Wed. July 20 1808 Daniel L.
Kenan, Sheriff, rendered a list of Insolvents Poll Taxables for 1807 as follows: Etheldred Mitchell.
Kenan, Sheriff, rendered a list of Insolvents Poll Taxables for 1807 as follows: Etheldred Mitchell.
Wed. 19 July 1808 Daniel Kenan, Esq. rendered his list of Insolvents for 1808 which is allowed: Etheldred
Mitchell
Mitchell
From Jean Teachey: While searching at the Dept. Of Archives, Raleigh, NC, I found a land grant for Etheldred
Mitchell. This is for 36 acres in the Tyson's Marsh community of Greene Co. (Arba) We do not know what
became of this land at this time.
Mitchell. This is for 36 acres in the Tyson's Marsh community of Greene Co. (Arba) We do not know what
became of this land at this time.
NC General Assembly Records for 1800 in Greene Co., NC Election for NC Senate--Etheldred Mitchell is
listed as not making a choice.
listed as not making a choice.
Etheldred Mitchell, b. 1807 in Greene Co., NC Film # 1903508
Etheldred Mitchell and Nancy had the following children:
2. i. BENJAMIN W.2 MITCHELL was born on 18 Jul 1812 in Greene Co., NC. He died on 26
Aug 1898 in Snow Hill, NC. He married (1) MARY ELIZABETH STANLEY about 1830, daughter of
Barney Stanley and Sarah Elizabeth Pridgen. She was born on 01 Mar 1817 in Greene Co., NC
. She died in 1882 in Greene Co., NC. He married (2) LYDIA CADE HARRISON on 23 Dec 1884 in
Snow Hill, Greene Co., NC, daughter of Henry Cade and Ashley ?. She was born in Oct
1834. She died on 23 May 1917.
Barney Stanley and Sarah Elizabeth Pridgen. She was born on 01 Mar 1817 in Greene Co., NC
. She died in 1882 in Greene Co., NC. He married (2) LYDIA CADE HARRISON on 23 Dec 1884 in
Snow Hill, Greene Co., NC, daughter of Henry Cade and Ashley ?. She was born in Oct
1834. She died on 23 May 1917.
3. ii. FURNEY G. MITCHELL was born in 1813 in Greene Co., NC. He married SUSAN
HERRING, daughter of Simon Herring and Nancy Dawson. She was born in 1819 in Lenoir Co.,
NC. She died in 1880 in Lenoir Co., NC.
NC. She died in 1880 in Lenoir Co., NC.
4. iii. ETHELDRED MITCHELL was born in 1807 in Lenoir Co., NC. He married CATHREN
SKINNER in NC. She was born in 1814 in Lenoir Co., NC. iv. WILLIAM MITCHELL was born in 1816.
Notes for William Mitchell: William was moderately retarded.
Generation 2
2. BENJAMIN W.2 MITCHELL (Etheldred1) was born on 18 Jul 1812 in Greene Co., NC. He died on 26
Aug 1898 in Snow Hill, NC. He married (1) MARY ELIZABETH STANLEY about 1830, daughter of Barney Stanley
and Sarah Elizabeth Pridgen. She was born on 01 Mar 1817 in Greene Co., NC. She died in 1882 in Greene
Co., NC. He married (2) LYDIA CADE HARRISON on 23 Dec 1884 in Snow Hill, Greene Co., NC, daughter of Henry
Cade and Ashley ?. She was born in Oct 1834. She died on 23 May 1917.
and Sarah Elizabeth Pridgen. She was born on 01 Mar 1817 in Greene Co., NC. She died in 1882 in Greene
Co., NC. He married (2) LYDIA CADE HARRISON on 23 Dec 1884 in Snow Hill, Greene Co., NC, daughter of Henry
Cade and Ashley ?. She was born in Oct 1834. She died on 23 May 1917.
Notes for Benjamin W. Mitchell: Considerable information on Benjamin Mitchell, Barney Mitchell and Anna
Welch was found in Rev. C. F. Mitchell's book, The Story of My Life.
Welch was found in Rev. C. F. Mitchell's book, The Story of My Life.
Benjamin and Mary had fourteen children, six sons and eight daughters, nine of whom lived to be grown.
Barney was the second child, born May 20, 1836.
Barney was the second child, born May 20, 1836.
US Census for Snowhill P. O., Greene Co., NC, 21st day of June, 1860:
Name Age Sex Occ. Val Real Est. Val Pers. Est.
B. W. Mitchell 48 M farmer 2000 600
Mary 43 F
Sarah 24 F servant
Mary E. 18 F servant
James 16 M farmhand
Penina 10 F
Winnifred 08 F
Etheldridge 06 M (spelling taken from census) Nancy 04 F Benjamin F. 02 M William Mitchell 42 M ditcher We
think Barney was not listed as he had left the home, possibly to work in Lenoir Co., NC. William is probably B. W.'s
brother.
Name Age Sex Occ. Val Real Est. Val Pers. Est.
B. W. Mitchell 48 M farmer 2000 600
Mary 43 F
Sarah 24 F servant
Mary E. 18 F servant
James 16 M farmhand
Penina 10 F
Winnifred 08 F
Etheldridge 06 M (spelling taken from census) Nancy 04 F Benjamin F. 02 M William Mitchell 42 M ditcher We
think Barney was not listed as he had left the home, possibly to work in Lenoir Co., NC. William is probably B. W.'s
brother.
US Census for Snowhill P. O., Greene Co., NC, Roll 1140, page 481, Year 1870
Name Age Sex Occ. Val Real Est. Val Pers. Est
Ben W. 58 M Farmer 1900 700
Mary 54 F
Mary 27 F
James 26 M
Penina 20 F
Etheldred 16 M
Nancy 15 F
Benjamin F. 11 M
Name Age Sex Occ. Val Real Est. Val Pers. Est
Ben W. 58 M Farmer 1900 700
Mary 54 F
Mary 27 F
James 26 M
Penina 20 F
Etheldred 16 M
Nancy 15 F
Benjamin F. 11 M
LDS Film # 1985673, official Temple record for deceased individual gave DOB as 18 July 1809.
From a letter written by Mary W. Mitchell after a trip back to NC: (She accompanied her Aunt Allene, who was
born in NC and left there as a young child with her parents, Barney and Mollie) Of course the high point of our
trip was Snow Hill. I had no notion that we would find things as they are. The story is that Great Grandmother
Mitchell had slaves. Before the War Great Grandfather recommended that they sell the slaves and put the
money into land which they did. I don't know how much land they bought, but it is still in the family. Whenever
any land has been sold, it has been bought up by some member of the family. Grandpa and Uncle Jim were
the older boys. They migrated to Arkansas. Uncle Etheldred was eighteen years younger than Grandpa.
(Barney) He became the head of the family and helped his sisters with their affairs. There were nine children
in Grandpa's family, four boys and five girls. The youngest boy, Frank, never married. He is the one that Papa
(Charles F., Sr.) remembered having visited them. Four of the girls married and had families, but of course
none of their descendants are named Mitchell. We saw the children of Uncle Etheldred and of three sisters.
We saw the grandson and great grandson of the oldest sister. Of course Aunt Allene's first cousins are all
much younger than she is. They are the children of Grandpa's younger sisters. Uncle Etheldred had only one
son and his only child is a little girl so the Mitchell name is disappearing from North Carolina. "Uncle Barney"
was a legendary figure to all of them. They had heard of him all their lives, but they had had no word of him for
seventy years. You can imagine their amazement when his daughter suddenly appeared among them. I have
never been so royally entertained in all my life. It was rather as if I were one of the attendants of a visiting princess.
born in NC and left there as a young child with her parents, Barney and Mollie) Of course the high point of our
trip was Snow Hill. I had no notion that we would find things as they are. The story is that Great Grandmother
Mitchell had slaves. Before the War Great Grandfather recommended that they sell the slaves and put the
money into land which they did. I don't know how much land they bought, but it is still in the family. Whenever
any land has been sold, it has been bought up by some member of the family. Grandpa and Uncle Jim were
the older boys. They migrated to Arkansas. Uncle Etheldred was eighteen years younger than Grandpa.
(Barney) He became the head of the family and helped his sisters with their affairs. There were nine children
in Grandpa's family, four boys and five girls. The youngest boy, Frank, never married. He is the one that Papa
(Charles F., Sr.) remembered having visited them. Four of the girls married and had families, but of course
none of their descendants are named Mitchell. We saw the children of Uncle Etheldred and of three sisters.
We saw the grandson and great grandson of the oldest sister. Of course Aunt Allene's first cousins are all
much younger than she is. They are the children of Grandpa's younger sisters. Uncle Etheldred had only one
son and his only child is a little girl so the Mitchell name is disappearing from North Carolina. "Uncle Barney"
was a legendary figure to all of them. They had heard of him all their lives, but they had had no word of him for
seventy years. You can imagine their amazement when his daughter suddenly appeared among them. I have
never been so royally entertained in all my life. It was rather as if I were one of the attendants of a visiting princess.
Benjamin Mitchell was married a second time to Lydia Cade Harrison. He was 72 and she was 50. The
marriage took place in 1884. He was not listed on the 1900 Census. She was listed as living with Jim and
Cora Letchworth Harrison. She was listed as mother. Benjamin died between 1884 and 1900.
marriage took place in 1884. He was not listed on the 1900 Census. She was listed as living with Jim and
Cora Letchworth Harrison. She was listed as mother. Benjamin died between 1884 and 1900.
From Jean Teachey: Benjamin's birth and death dates were given to me courtesy of Ramona Barrow Mitchell
of Goldsboro. She is the daughter of Otis Barrow and granddaughter of Ada Mitchell and Passmore Lindley
Barrow. Benjamin died the last Friday of August 1898.
of Goldsboro. She is the daughter of Otis Barrow and granddaughter of Ada Mitchell and Passmore Lindley
Barrow. Benjamin died the last Friday of August 1898.
Goodspeed says in an article about Barney E. Mitchell, that his father was Rev. Benjamin W. Mitchell, a native
of Greene Co., NC, and mother was Mary (Stanley) Mitchell. BW was born in 1812, and Mary in 1817. Mary
died in 1882. Both were Free Will Baptists for many years, and Mr. Mitchell was a minister since soon after the
war. Until that time he had been a lawyer of considerable ability, and was at one time sheriff of Sevier County.
(Published in 1890, Goodspeed's History of Southern AR)
of Greene Co., NC, and mother was Mary (Stanley) Mitchell. BW was born in 1812, and Mary in 1817. Mary
died in 1882. Both were Free Will Baptists for many years, and Mr. Mitchell was a minister since soon after the
war. Until that time he had been a lawyer of considerable ability, and was at one time sheriff of Sevier County.
(Published in 1890, Goodspeed's History of Southern AR)
Thomas Turnage (born 13 Nov. 1930) dismantled the Benjamin W. and Mary Elizabeth Stanley Mitchell
dwelling house March 1977. Barney Stanley had given the plantation to them.
dwelling house March 1977. Barney Stanley had given the plantation to them.
The "Old Mitchell Family Cemetery" area is on land now owned by the Turnages and is across from Lakeview
Packing Company. (Believe this is in the Arba area).
Packing Company. (Believe this is in the Arba area).
Notes for Mary Elizabeth Stanley: Goodspeed says that Mary Stanley was the daughter of Barney Stanley,
originally of Sampson Co., NC, and he died there. Barney was a trader. His wife, Sallie Pridgin was also born
in NC and there passed her last days. He was of Irish-Scotch and she of Dutch descent.
originally of Sampson Co., NC, and he died there. Barney was a trader. His wife, Sallie Pridgin was also born
in NC and there passed her last days. He was of Irish-Scotch and she of Dutch descent.
Benjamin W. Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Stanley had the following children:
i. SARAH ADELINE3 MITCHELL was born on 18 Mar 1835. She died in 1905. She
married ROBERT MOORING. He was born in 1821. He died between 1861-1865.
Notes for Sarah Adeline Mitchell: Sarah Mitchell's family did not want her to marry Robert
Mooring. She was sent away to school and became a teacher. They sent her to Murphysboro,
SC, or Murfreesboro, NC. When she returned home and started her teaching position, she
was visited frequently by Robert. They ran away and got married. He was killed in the Civil
War and is buried in Confederate Cemetery, Richmond, VA.
Mooring. She was sent away to school and became a teacher. They sent her to Murphysboro,
SC, or Murfreesboro, NC. When she returned home and started her teaching position, she
was visited frequently by Robert. They ran away and got married. He was killed in the Civil
War and is buried in Confederate Cemetery, Richmond, VA.
ii. BARNEY ETHELDRED MITCHELL was born on 20 May 1836 in Greene County, NC. He
died on 15 Feb 1912 in Chapel Hill, Sevier County, AR. He married (1) MARY ANN (MOLLIE)
ROUSE on 21 Dec 1865 in Greene Co., NC, daughter of Abner Rouse and Harriet E. Parks. She
was born on 07 Oct 1849 in Greene Co.,NC. She died on 19 Mar 1877 in Shady Grove, Pulaski Co.,
AR. He married (2) MARY ELIZABETH HICKS on 16 Jul 1879 in Rocky Comfort, Washington Co., AR,
daughter of Elijah Hicks and Elizabeth Farmer. She was born about 1845 in Maury County, GA (Murray).
She died on 30 Dec 1929 in Probably OK.
ROUSE on 21 Dec 1865 in Greene Co., NC, daughter of Abner Rouse and Harriet E. Parks. She
was born on 07 Oct 1849 in Greene Co.,NC. She died on 19 Mar 1877 in Shady Grove, Pulaski Co.,
AR. He married (2) MARY ELIZABETH HICKS on 16 Jul 1879 in Rocky Comfort, Washington Co., AR,
daughter of Elijah Hicks and Elizabeth Farmer. She was born about 1845 in Maury County, GA (Murray).
She died on 30 Dec 1929 in Probably OK.
Notes for Barney Etheldred Mitchell: Entry from book on NC State Troops in the Civil War,
page 497: Mitchell, Barney E., Private Resided in Greene County where he enlisted at age
22, April 25, 1861, for the war. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 7, 1862.
Wounded a second time at Chancellorsville, VA, May 3, 1863. Company muster rolls report
him as absent wounded from May, 1863, through December, 1864. Wounded in the battle
of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863, spent six months in a Richmond, VA hospital. Paroled
at High Point, NC in May 1, 1865.
page 497: Mitchell, Barney E., Private Resided in Greene County where he enlisted at age
22, April 25, 1861, for the war. Wounded at Sharpsburg, Maryland, September 7, 1862.
Wounded a second time at Chancellorsville, VA, May 3, 1863. Company muster rolls report
him as absent wounded from May, 1863, through December, 1864. Wounded in the battle
of Chancellorsville on May 3, 1863, spent six months in a Richmond, VA hospital. Paroled
at High Point, NC in May 1, 1865.
Reference found on internet site where Barney claimed residence in Greene Co., NC.
In Civil War, enlistment was on April 25, 1861 as a Private in A Co., 3rd Infantry Reg. NC.
Enlistment age was given as 22. Barney and brother, James, went to the Lonoke, AR area
in 1870. He came back, however, when his son, Charles, was 13 months old, and Barney
and his wife, Mary Ann, moved to AR where he served as pastor in the Little Rock
Methodist Conference. Dr. Barney E. Mitchell was later a practicing physician and local
preacher in Chapel Hill, AR, just three miles from the Indian Territory Line. Family moved
from NC to AR in abt. 1870 and settled in Lonoke Co. near old Brownsville.
Enlistment age was given as 22. Barney and brother, James, went to the Lonoke, AR area
in 1870. He came back, however, when his son, Charles, was 13 months old, and Barney
and his wife, Mary Ann, moved to AR where he served as pastor in the Little Rock
Methodist Conference. Dr. Barney E. Mitchell was later a practicing physician and local
preacher in Chapel Hill, AR, just three miles from the Indian Territory Line. Family moved
from NC to AR in abt. 1870 and settled in Lonoke Co. near old Brownsville.
Minister on the Chapel Hill circuit near DeQueen, AR.
From Charles F. Mitchell's book, "Gather Up the Fragments", page 135: When I came to
attend the bedside of my father, who had been a wheel chair invalid for seven years, he did
not recognize me. Paralysis had deadened his body and all faculties except his heart and
lungs; these continued to function for five days, then came to a stop, like the pendulum of a
clock that is run down. I looked into his dear old face that bore the marks of suffering and
disappointment and long waiting for release; a tear stood in his half-closed eye. I wiped it
away and said in my heart, "that is the last one." He had shed many as he stood with
weeping loved ones and new-made graves, or as he ministered to the sick and dying, or
as he brought the gospel to repentant souls, but now he was where no tears ever fall,
where the weary are at rest.
attend the bedside of my father, who had been a wheel chair invalid for seven years, he did
not recognize me. Paralysis had deadened his body and all faculties except his heart and
lungs; these continued to function for five days, then came to a stop, like the pendulum of a
clock that is run down. I looked into his dear old face that bore the marks of suffering and
disappointment and long waiting for release; a tear stood in his half-closed eye. I wiped it
away and said in my heart, "that is the last one." He had shed many as he stood with
weeping loved ones and new-made graves, or as he ministered to the sick and dying, or
as he brought the gospel to repentant souls, but now he was where no tears ever fall,
where the weary are at rest.
His son, Charles Fletcher, preached Barney's funeral sermon at the request of his many
friends. Charles said in closing, "I have never heard my father say a word that could not
have been said in the company of refined ladies and gentlemen. I never saw him do a deed
that was not honest and honorable from every angle of life. He did not leave his children
very much in material things but he left them a good name which the Bible says is 'Rather
to be chosen than great riches.' Heaven alone will reveal the blessings that have come to
me because my father was a good man." (quotation from Gather Up the Fragments and
other semons, by C. F. Mitchell, pages 136-137.
friends. Charles said in closing, "I have never heard my father say a word that could not
have been said in the company of refined ladies and gentlemen. I never saw him do a deed
that was not honest and honorable from every angle of life. He did not leave his children
very much in material things but he left them a good name which the Bible says is 'Rather
to be chosen than great riches.' Heaven alone will reveal the blessings that have come to
me because my father was a good man." (quotation from Gather Up the Fragments and
other semons, by C. F. Mitchell, pages 136-137.
Barney Mitchell and Mary Ann Rouse were married in Greene County, NC, in December of
1865. In 1870, they went to Lonoke County, AR, and then in 1874, they moved to Pulaski
County, AR. On March 19, 1877, Mary Ann Rouse Mitchell died in Pulaski County, AR.
Barney moved in 1878 to Washington County, AR, and was married to Mollie E. Hicks on
July 16, 1879. In 1879 they moved to Montgomery County, AR, and then in 1881 they
moved to Pike County, AR. In 1882, Barney and the family moved to Sevier County, where
they lived at Chapel Hill, AR. He was licensed to preach in 1860.
1865. In 1870, they went to Lonoke County, AR, and then in 1874, they moved to Pulaski
County, AR. On March 19, 1877, Mary Ann Rouse Mitchell died in Pulaski County, AR.
Barney moved in 1878 to Washington County, AR, and was married to Mollie E. Hicks on
July 16, 1879. In 1879 they moved to Montgomery County, AR, and then in 1881 they
moved to Pike County, AR. In 1882, Barney and the family moved to Sevier County, where
they lived at Chapel Hill, AR. He was licensed to preach in 1860.
We found a record of Barney E. Mitchell in the June 11, 1880, census for Montgomery Co.,
AR, Black Springs Township. It listed Barney E. Mitchell as a clergyman and his age in
1880 was 44 (born 1836). His wife, Mary E. was 35 in 1880, and was born in GA. This
would make her birth year 1845. The census listed Allene as 13 in 1880, and born in NC,
and Charley, son, 10 yrs. old in 1880.
AR, Black Springs Township. It listed Barney E. Mitchell as a clergyman and his age in
1880 was 44 (born 1836). His wife, Mary E. was 35 in 1880, and was born in GA. This
would make her birth year 1845. The census listed Allene as 13 in 1880, and born in NC,
and Charley, son, 10 yrs. old in 1880.
July 24, 1870 US Census SnowHill Twnship, NC Roll 1140, Page 481 Name Age Sex Occ.
Val Real Est. Val. Personal Prop. Barney 34 M 500 900 Mary 20 F Allene 3 F Charles
D. 6/12 M
Val Real Est. Val. Personal Prop. Barney 34 M 500 900 Mary 20 F Allene 3 F Charles
D. 6/12 M
The 125 Greene Co. "Riflemen" left Snow Hill, in May, 1861, marching to Goldsboro,
where they were to become a part of the NC 3rd Regiment, Co. A, Infantry, where they
remained for a month of intensive drilling. After reaching Goldsboro, the number became
168 in the company. They company was sent to New Bern for awhile and then were
transferred back to Goldsboro to wait the expected advance of Burnside. This attack did
not come, so the company was sent to Richmond. They arrived on the battlefield of Seven
Pines just after a battle had been fought. They made camp seven miles from Richmond for
the purpose of picket duty. They had several engagements with the enemy during this time.
In 1862, Co. A. was engaged in some of the most severe and hardest battles of the war. The
Greene Co., men were led by General W. R. Cox and the last shots that were fired in northern
Virginia were fired by the regiment containing Greene County men. The number killed in battle
from Greene County outnumbered that of any other regiment. One account is given that the
ammunition gave out when they were just at the point of defeating the enemy. Co. A saw
action in the battles of Ellyson's Mill, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Sharpsburg, Chancellorsville,
Winchester, Malvern Hill, Payne's Farm, New Bern, Lynchburg, Wilson, Ox Hill, Goldsboro,
Spottsylvania Court House, Gordonsville, and the Seven Days Battle of Richmond. The 3rd
Regiment Infantry, Co A reached Appomattox Courthouse on Saturday, April 8th, 1865. Most
of the original soldiers had been left behind on battlegrounds. The wounded were numerous.
The flag that they had so proudly waved on the morning of May 1861 when they departed
from the old poplar tree at the old school house in Snow Hill was torn by bullets, ragged, and
bloodstained. They were ordered to open the road to Lynchburg, which was occupied by the
enemy. They were charged by the cavalry, supported by the infantry. The battery was captured
and many of the Greene Co. men were taken prisoners, killed, or a few escaped. The records
show that of the 125 men who left Snow Hill, only 40 returned.
where they were to become a part of the NC 3rd Regiment, Co. A, Infantry, where they
remained for a month of intensive drilling. After reaching Goldsboro, the number became
168 in the company. They company was sent to New Bern for awhile and then were
transferred back to Goldsboro to wait the expected advance of Burnside. This attack did
not come, so the company was sent to Richmond. They arrived on the battlefield of Seven
Pines just after a battle had been fought. They made camp seven miles from Richmond for
the purpose of picket duty. They had several engagements with the enemy during this time.
In 1862, Co. A. was engaged in some of the most severe and hardest battles of the war. The
Greene Co., men were led by General W. R. Cox and the last shots that were fired in northern
Virginia were fired by the regiment containing Greene County men. The number killed in battle
from Greene County outnumbered that of any other regiment. One account is given that the
ammunition gave out when they were just at the point of defeating the enemy. Co. A saw
action in the battles of Ellyson's Mill, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, Sharpsburg, Chancellorsville,
Winchester, Malvern Hill, Payne's Farm, New Bern, Lynchburg, Wilson, Ox Hill, Goldsboro,
Spottsylvania Court House, Gordonsville, and the Seven Days Battle of Richmond. The 3rd
Regiment Infantry, Co A reached Appomattox Courthouse on Saturday, April 8th, 1865. Most
of the original soldiers had been left behind on battlegrounds. The wounded were numerous.
The flag that they had so proudly waved on the morning of May 1861 when they departed
from the old poplar tree at the old school house in Snow Hill was torn by bullets, ragged, and
bloodstained. They were ordered to open the road to Lynchburg, which was occupied by the
enemy. They were charged by the cavalry, supported by the infantry. The battery was captured
and many of the Greene Co. men were taken prisoners, killed, or a few escaped. The records
show that of the 125 men who left Snow Hill, only 40 returned.
Barney E. Mitchell received a Pension from the state of AR for his service in the CSA. The
application stated that while in the service of the Confederate States of America, he
received a wound through the left thigh, fracturing the femur bone. This happened during
the battle of Chancellorsville, VA. By reason of this wound, to a great extent a portion of the
time he was not able to perform manual labor. The pension was granted on July 30, 1891.
Mary E. Hicks Mitchell later applied for a pension on April 15, 1912, after the death of
Barney. She was granted a pension of $100.
application stated that while in the service of the Confederate States of America, he
received a wound through the left thigh, fracturing the femur bone. This happened during
the battle of Chancellorsville, VA. By reason of this wound, to a great extent a portion of the
time he was not able to perform manual labor. The pension was granted on July 30, 1891.
Mary E. Hicks Mitchell later applied for a pension on April 15, 1912, after the death of
Barney. She was granted a pension of $100.
From: "The History of Methodism in Arkansas" "The Little Rock Conference for 1874
received one, L. M. Lewis by tranfer; and admitted on trial B. E. Mitchell, father of
C. F. Mitchell of Oklahoma." (page 110--this was obviously written after C. F. Mitchell had
entered the ministry)
received one, L. M. Lewis by tranfer; and admitted on trial B. E. Mitchell, father of
C. F. Mitchell of Oklahoma." (page 110--this was obviously written after C. F. Mitchell had
entered the ministry)
The town of Rocky Comfort used to be in back of the Dollarhide Cemetery. There was a
cave back there that was at the end of Main Street, and the Methodist church was located
on this street. (from My Town by Cecil Woods)
cave back there that was at the end of Main Street, and the Methodist church was located
on this street. (from My Town by Cecil Woods)
A listing was found for BE Mitchell, 19th School District, both doctor and preacher.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT, found in the DeQueen Bee, in the issue following the death of
Barney Mitchell:
Barney Mitchell:
This is not an obituary, as we have not the data necessary for one, if we felt competent to write it, but only a few
lines in loving remembrance of our old friend and erstwhile pastor, Rev. B. E. Mitchell.
lines in loving remembrance of our old friend and erstwhile pastor, Rev. B. E. Mitchell.
It has been nearly thirty years since we first became acquainted with Bro. Mitchell. He was then pastor of the
Methodist church at Chapel Hill, which he served two years, we think. He did good work and was acceptable in
every way, zealous and faithful to his people and church.
Methodist church at Chapel Hill, which he served two years, we think. He did good work and was acceptable in
every way, zealous and faithful to his people and church.
After that he was sent to another charge and was gone from here a year; then on account of an old would he
had received during the Civil War, he located and came back here to live, and has made this his home ever
since.
had received during the Civil War, he located and came back here to live, and has made this his home ever
since.
He took up the practice of medicine and did much good in that way. He said once to a friend in speaking of his
practice, "Yes, I always go when they call for me, often times I've no idea I'll ever receive any pay, but I feel it's
my duty to go and I never refuse any."
practice, "Yes, I always go when they call for me, often times I've no idea I'll ever receive any pay, but I feel it's
my duty to go and I never refuse any."
He was away from home on a professional visit when he was stricken with paralysis, and for seven years and
one month he lingered among us. It is hard for us to realize what he suffered, for he suffered much at times.
Besides his paralysis the wound spoken of above gave him much pain but was finally subdued and cured by
Dr. Beauchamp.
one month he lingered among us. It is hard for us to realize what he suffered, for he suffered much at times.
Besides his paralysis the wound spoken of above gave him much pain but was finally subdued and cured by
Dr. Beauchamp.
It is of Bro. Mitchell's cheerful Christian fortitude that we wish to particularly speak. He had always been a very
active, energetic man. He did not wait for opportunities to come and knock at his door, but he hunted them up.
So when affliction laid its heavey hand on the old Christian soldier, and he could no more go, nor "Say go, and
he goeth."
active, energetic man. He did not wait for opportunities to come and knock at his door, but he hunted them up.
So when affliction laid its heavey hand on the old Christian soldier, and he could no more go, nor "Say go, and
he goeth."
He accepted the mandate and was meekly submissive to the will of his Master. For although his mind was
injured by the disease that rendered him helpless, he was not by a great deal senseless. He remembered his
friends and was always pleased to have them with him.
injured by the disease that rendered him helpless, he was not by a great deal senseless. He remembered his
friends and was always pleased to have them with him.
It was his special delight to be carried to church and there listen to the sermons, songs, and prayers of God's
people. He loved to sing, and that was one thing he would try to do as long as he was able. He sang, in his own
way, the tunes of some old hymns the night before he suffered the last stroke.
people. He loved to sing, and that was one thing he would try to do as long as he was able. He sang, in his own
way, the tunes of some old hymns the night before he suffered the last stroke.
His oldest son, Rev. C. F. Mitchell, of Mangum, Ok., and his only daughter, Mrs. Allen (Allene) Dollarhide of
Bismark, Ok., came and were with him to the end.
Bismark, Ok., came and were with him to the end.
We would only add that he was a good man, and though he has passed away and we will no more be cheered
by his friendly greetings, for he would sit in his door and greet all that would pass. His life will be an influence
felt for good, many years hence. ----A Friend
by his friendly greetings, for he would sit in his door and greet all that would pass. His life will be an influence
felt for good, many years hence. ----A Friend
Article found in the DeQueen Bee, and copied as it was written in the paper.
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Barney was a Mason since 1863.
B. E. Mitchell is listed in the Register of Physicians and Surgeons, Book A, page 1, for
Sevier Co. AR, date April 14, 1884. He is also in the Physicians Certificate Register, Sevier
Co., AR, Letter "M" pages. This date is 18 August 1903.
Sevier Co. AR, date April 14, 1884. He is also in the Physicians Certificate Register, Sevier
Co., AR, Letter "M" pages. This date is 18 August 1903.
Minister's Credentials for Barney E. Mitchell are on file in Book A, No. 1, page 40, in Sevier
Co., AR The credentials were issued in Lonoke, Ark., August 2, 1873, and filed in Sevier
Co. March 16, 1901.
Co., AR The credentials were issued in Lonoke, Ark., August 2, 1873, and filed in Sevier
Co. March 16, 1901.
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Barney is buried in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Sevier Co., just west of DeQueen. From
DeQueen Hwy 70B west, go left at fork of road with sign for Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Follow the road on around and the cemetery will be on the left. Barney's grave is through
the main gate and about halfway up the hill. He is on the row with the big stump there by
the cemetery road. WK Dollarhide is a few rows down the hill from Barney, and he has two
stones--the CSA stone, and the original stone. The Chapel Hill church (which is now
Baptist) appears to be the same as the one in our Mitchell book, with only a few changes.
DeQueen Hwy 70B west, go left at fork of road with sign for Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Follow the road on around and the cemetery will be on the left. Barney's grave is through
the main gate and about halfway up the hill. He is on the row with the big stump there by
the cemetery road. WK Dollarhide is a few rows down the hill from Barney, and he has two
stones--the CSA stone, and the original stone. The Chapel Hill church (which is now
Baptist) appears to be the same as the one in our Mitchell book, with only a few changes.
The following is a paragraph from the story "My Town" which is in the Rocky Comfort
Museum: The main street of Old Rocky Comfort ran from the cave due north to what is
now the back of the Dollarhide Cemetery. The stores were on either side of the street and
the Methodist Church was in front of the cave. The old academy was west of the Catholic
Cemetery and the Negro school was in front of what is now Edgar Beck's home. The
Methodist Church, built in 1837, was near the campground that attracted religious campers
from a large area.
Museum: The main street of Old Rocky Comfort ran from the cave due north to what is
now the back of the Dollarhide Cemetery. The stores were on either side of the street and
the Methodist Church was in front of the cave. The old academy was west of the Catholic
Cemetery and the Negro school was in front of what is now Edgar Beck's home. The
Methodist Church, built in 1837, was near the campground that attracted religious campers
from a large area.
From the booklet "The Chapel Hill Bell" by Mary C. McCrory: Excerpt from an article quoted
from the DeQueen Bee: The cause of religion was ably defended by Rev. Hooks and
Dr. B. E. Mitchell for the Methodists; Rev. Elkins and Rev. Stranbury for the Baptists and
Rev. Sossamon preached for the Presbyterians.
from the DeQueen Bee: The cause of religion was ably defended by Rev. Hooks and
Dr. B. E. Mitchell for the Methodists; Rev. Elkins and Rev. Stranbury for the Baptists and
Rev. Sossamon preached for the Presbyterians.
The doctors were J. W. Hammonds and his son, O. C. Hammonds. B. E. Mitchell, Methodist
minister, was also a doctor.
minister, was also a doctor.
Barney was shown on the list of Chapel Hill Methodist Church, February 12, 1888, as being
received by certificate.
received by certificate.
iii. MARY E. MITCHELL was born on 21 Mar 1842. She died on 21 Nov 1912.
iv. JAMES STANLEY MITCHELL was born on 27 Jun 1845 in Greene Co., NC. He died on
17 May 1890 in Believed to have died during the Spanish-American War. He married MARY
DELILAH HODGES in Oct 1872 in Pulaski Co., AR, daughter of William R Hodges and Mary A. ?.
She was born on 23 Feb 1854 in Shelby Co., TN. She died on 26 Feb 1949 in Confederate
Soldiers Home, Sweet Home, Pulaski Co., AR.
DELILAH HODGES in Oct 1872 in Pulaski Co., AR, daughter of William R Hodges and Mary A. ?.
She was born on 23 Feb 1854 in Shelby Co., TN. She died on 26 Feb 1949 in Confederate
Soldiers Home, Sweet Home, Pulaski Co., AR.
Notes for James Stanley Mitchell: James Mitchell and his brother, Barney, went to the Lonoke,
Arkansas area in 1870. James stayed and never returned. However, his son Frank," Arkansas
Frank", came back to Greene Co. and was killed by lightning. He is buried in the Old Mitchell
Family Cemetery, Arba, Greene Co., NC.
Arkansas area in 1870. James stayed and never returned. However, his son Frank," Arkansas
Frank", came back to Greene Co. and was killed by lightning. He is buried in the Old Mitchell
Family Cemetery, Arba, Greene Co., NC.
From Jean Teachey: While researching the Mitchell Family, I found a small book on the Penina
Mitchell
Mitchell
While researching the Mitchell Family, I found a small book on the Penina Mitchell Harrison
Family. this letter written by James Mitchell to his sister, Mary "Moll", was in the book. It is stated
that it was found by Charlotte Barrow Gray when she and Viola Barrow Turnage were getting
things together to settle the estate of their mother, Ida Harrison Barrow. It was deciphered by
Margaret Midgett Barrow and Myrtle Grace Barrow Brown in 1985. Helen Turnage Beaman has
the original letter. Punctuation and spelling are uncorrected.
Family. this letter written by James Mitchell to his sister, Mary "Moll", was in the book. It is stated
that it was found by Charlotte Barrow Gray when she and Viola Barrow Turnage were getting
things together to settle the estate of their mother, Ida Harrison Barrow. It was deciphered by
Margaret Midgett Barrow and Myrtle Grace Barrow Brown in 1985. Helen Turnage Beaman has
the original letter. Punctuation and spelling are uncorrected.
Sister Mollie write a letter often.
Lenoke, Ark. Aug. 23rd 1879 Dear Sister
I told you I was going to send you some medicine you said you wanted some money but that is not what you
want. you just Think so. you want something to cure you. What I send you will be worth more than all the money
I can send you and even though I have not been able to get all the Medicine I wanted you to have. Take meal &
Scald it Spread it on clouth Some larger than your two hands then when a little cool Sprinkle mustard or ground
mustard seed over the face of it put a clouth over the mustard side & apply the mustard side to your liver or a little
to the right of the stomache as warm as can be born two nights but never let blister a better way if mustard is
plenty is to mix it with the poltice but never scauld the mustard as that will kill it The 3rd night take enough of the
pills to move the bowels twice the next day from 2 to 6 as the case my require as soon as you take the pills
bather your feet in water as warm as you can bare it till you Sweat freely but dont weaken your Self this will mek
the pills act better you had better put a warm iron to your feet when you go to bed So they will not cool off to quick.
If your blood is thin or weak burn copper as well make good siSe pills take 2 or 3 aweek. Soon after eating in the
morning is the best time. Or you may take one evryday if you kneed it. it want hurt you. Take DawgWood Bark of
the root & Black Chery Bark off the root & Beat up finely a tea cupfull of each Tell Etheldred or Frank to get you a
pint of whiskey I will pay him for it Eat such as you know will agree with you and let alone such as you know ? want
agree with you. The Diet Should gnerly be leight but dont starve yourSelf. Get some acorns white oak or Post oaks
are the best but any kind will do parch them & drink for coffee Sweeten if you like. I Send you Some powders You
will wet with water & make in oills comon Sise these you will take with the foot bathe If you will dry & beat up 3 or 4
pods of redpeppers & mix with it you will have the strong pill follow these Directions 2 months & let me hear from
you let evrything els alone but what you see hers. This will do your more good than any thing you ever tried I will
send the pouciess in a separate package times are quiet no much sickness Some crops are good & some are not
so good. I have a good cotton crop my corn is no so good I think I shall make 4 or 5 bales I want you to tell me
about Frank and Etheldred crops Write about thing generly all about the neighborhod & com. Tell me somethings
about Etheldred's wife is she prettie is she smart is she large is she smawl & who is she anyWay. Who is Frank
flying around has sister Adeline any baus now days besure and tell me all these questions Two more weeks will
add one more to my family my wife tells me to ask you if that picture looks like it taken two months before hand
Tell Frank a prettie girl here wants to take his picture from me must I let her have it write soon to J. S. Mitchell
want. you just Think so. you want something to cure you. What I send you will be worth more than all the money
I can send you and even though I have not been able to get all the Medicine I wanted you to have. Take meal &
Scald it Spread it on clouth Some larger than your two hands then when a little cool Sprinkle mustard or ground
mustard seed over the face of it put a clouth over the mustard side & apply the mustard side to your liver or a little
to the right of the stomache as warm as can be born two nights but never let blister a better way if mustard is
plenty is to mix it with the poltice but never scauld the mustard as that will kill it The 3rd night take enough of the
pills to move the bowels twice the next day from 2 to 6 as the case my require as soon as you take the pills
bather your feet in water as warm as you can bare it till you Sweat freely but dont weaken your Self this will mek
the pills act better you had better put a warm iron to your feet when you go to bed So they will not cool off to quick.
If your blood is thin or weak burn copper as well make good siSe pills take 2 or 3 aweek. Soon after eating in the
morning is the best time. Or you may take one evryday if you kneed it. it want hurt you. Take DawgWood Bark of
the root & Black Chery Bark off the root & Beat up finely a tea cupfull of each Tell Etheldred or Frank to get you a
pint of whiskey I will pay him for it Eat such as you know will agree with you and let alone such as you know ? want
agree with you. The Diet Should gnerly be leight but dont starve yourSelf. Get some acorns white oak or Post oaks
are the best but any kind will do parch them & drink for coffee Sweeten if you like. I Send you Some powders You
will wet with water & make in oills comon Sise these you will take with the foot bathe If you will dry & beat up 3 or 4
pods of redpeppers & mix with it you will have the strong pill follow these Directions 2 months & let me hear from
you let evrything els alone but what you see hers. This will do your more good than any thing you ever tried I will
send the pouciess in a separate package times are quiet no much sickness Some crops are good & some are not
so good. I have a good cotton crop my corn is no so good I think I shall make 4 or 5 bales I want you to tell me
about Frank and Etheldred crops Write about thing generly all about the neighborhod & com. Tell me somethings
about Etheldred's wife is she prettie is she smart is she large is she smawl & who is she anyWay. Who is Frank
flying around has sister Adeline any baus now days besure and tell me all these questions Two more weeks will
add one more to my family my wife tells me to ask you if that picture looks like it taken two months before hand
Tell Frank a prettie girl here wants to take his picture from me must I let her have it write soon to J. S. Mitchell
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James Mitchell, Private, resided in Greene Co. and enlisted in Snow Hill at age 18, Aug 29, 1861,
for the war. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9,
1865. Information obtained from "NC Troops 1861-1865, Vol. VIII, Infantry, Company A, 3rd
Regiment, NC State Troops" says that he enlisted in Wayne Co., NC on May 29, 1861. The military
record states that he was in Co. D, 2nd NC Infantry. He was hospitalized at least twice, once at
Winder Hospital in 1862 where he was listed as "sick in Richmond" at some point during May-
September of 1862. From there he was transferred to Petersburg in Oct. of 1862.
for the war. Present or accounted for until paroled at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9,
1865. Information obtained from "NC Troops 1861-1865, Vol. VIII, Infantry, Company A, 3rd
Regiment, NC State Troops" says that he enlisted in Wayne Co., NC on May 29, 1861. The military
record states that he was in Co. D, 2nd NC Infantry. He was hospitalized at least twice, once at
Winder Hospital in 1862 where he was listed as "sick in Richmond" at some point during May-
September of 1862. From there he was transferred to Petersburg in Oct. of 1862.
Oct. of 1862. In 1864 he was hospitalized with acute arthritic rheumatism and stayed for several
days at the CSA hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Another page of his military record states that he was
present at the battle of Gettysburg. There are several descrepancies as to where he enlisted: one
page says he enlisted at Goldsboro, two others say he enlisted in Virginia. Snow Hill, Greene Co.,
NC is the most likely place.
days at the CSA hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Another page of his military record states that he was
present at the battle of Gettysburg. There are several descrepancies as to where he enlisted: one
page says he enlisted at Goldsboro, two others say he enlisted in Virginia. Snow Hill, Greene Co.,
NC is the most likely place.
1880 Census Prairie, Lonoke Co., AR Source: FHL Film 1254050 National Archives Film T9-0050
page 373D Name: Relation Sex married race age birthplace Fa. Mo.
James S. Mitchell self M m w 34 NC NC NC
Mary D. Mitchell wife F m w 25 TN TN VA
Bettie D. Mitchell dau F s w 06 AR NC TN
James F. Mitchell son M s w 05 AR NC TN
Altha V. Mitchell dau F s w 03 AR NC TN
Agatha P. Mitchell dau F s w 09 AR NC TN
page 373D Name: Relation Sex married race age birthplace Fa. Mo.
James S. Mitchell self M m w 34 NC NC NC
Mary D. Mitchell wife F m w 25 TN TN VA
Bettie D. Mitchell dau F s w 06 AR NC TN
James F. Mitchell son M s w 05 AR NC TN
Altha V. Mitchell dau F s w 03 AR NC TN
Agatha P. Mitchell dau F s w 09 AR NC TN
The pension for Mary Delilah Mitchell states that James was in Company C, 13th Infantry Regiment,
NC, and served from July, 1861 to April, 1865, when he was honorably discharged.
After the death of three of the children, Mary D. went into shock and was hospitalized. James took
his older boy, James Frank, with him as he went around doctoring the sick and delivering babies.
He visited Mary Delilah in the hospital whenever he could. James S. Mitchell died from sickness in
May 1890. v. PENINA MITCHELL was born on 04 Nov 1849 in Greene Co., NC. She died on 21 Jun
NC, and served from July, 1861 to April, 1865, when he was honorably discharged.
After the death of three of the children, Mary D. went into shock and was hospitalized. James took
his older boy, James Frank, with him as he went around doctoring the sick and delivering babies.
He visited Mary Delilah in the hospital whenever he could. James S. Mitchell died from sickness in
May 1890. v. PENINA MITCHELL was born on 04 Nov 1849 in Greene Co., NC. She died on 21 Jun
1930 in New Bern, Craven Co., NC. She married PARROT MEWBORN HARRISON on 21 Mar 1871. He
was born on 22 Oct 1837 in Greene Co., NC. He died on 28 Nov 1916 in LaGrange, Greene Co., NC.
was born on 22 Oct 1837 in Greene Co., NC. He died on 28 Nov 1916 in LaGrange, Greene Co., NC.
Notes for Penina Mitchell: P. M. Harrison and Penina may be buried in plots 24 and 25 in Harrison Cemetery.
vi. WINNIFRED MITCHELL was born on 30 Aug 1852 in Lenoir Co., NC. She died on 10 Jan 1928. She married
JOSEPH FRANK LETCHWORTH. He was born about 1852. He died on 17 Jul 1929.
JOSEPH FRANK LETCHWORTH. He was born about 1852. He died on 17 Jul 1929.
Notes for Winnifred Mitchell: Winnifred was a little girl during the Civil War. Legend states that her family put
her out to watch for the soldiers. When the Yankees were coming they started to kill her and they saw a
"Mason" mark on a chair. He then removed the soldiers, for he wanted no harm to come to the family.
her out to watch for the soldiers. When the Yankees were coming they started to kill her and they saw a
"Mason" mark on a chair. He then removed the soldiers, for he wanted no harm to come to the family.
Winnifred is listed in the 1870 Greene County Census as being married to Joe Letchworth. She is listed in the
1900 Greene County Census as being widowed with her son, Marshall being head of household. However,
Joe Letchworth did not die until 1929.
1900 Greene County Census as being widowed with her son, Marshall being head of household. However,
Joe Letchworth did not die until 1929.
Winnifred received around 40 acres of land as her share of her mother's estate. This is located in Arba,
Greene Co., NC. Her son, Marshall, made his home there after his mother's death.
Greene Co., NC. Her son, Marshall, made his home there after his mother's death.
Winifred died from Myocarditis and Bronchitis. She is buried on the home place in the "Old Mitchell Family
Cemetery". This land is now owned by Turnages and is across from Lakeview Packing Company.
Cemetery". This land is now owned by Turnages and is across from Lakeview Packing Company.
vii. ETHELDRED MITCHELL was born on 15 Jan 1854 in Greene Co., NC. He died on 07
Feb 1920 in Greene Co., NC. He married EMMA SUSAN HILL on 24 Aug 1873 in Lenoir Co., NC, daughter of
Robert Pinckney Hill and Elizabeth Hinson. She was born on 31 May 1860 in Lenoir Co., NC. She died on
01 Aug 1936 in Jason, Greene Co., NC.
Robert Pinckney Hill and Elizabeth Hinson. She was born on 31 May 1860 in Lenoir Co., NC. She died on
01 Aug 1936 in Jason, Greene Co., NC.
viii. NANCY JANE MITCHELL was born on 29 Jan 1856 in Greene Co., NC. She died on 04
Jun 1932. She married JAMES R. HEMBY. He was born on 01 May 1850. He died on 10 Jun 1934.
ix. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MITCHELL was born on 22 Jun 1858 in Greene Co., NC. He died
on 27 May 1933.
Notes for Benjamin Franklin Mitchell: Benjamin F. Mitchell attended Wake Forest University and served for
Greene County in the House of Representatives.
Greene County in the House of Representatives.
3. FURNEY G.2 MITCHELL (Etheldred1) was born in 1813 in Greene Co., NC. He married SUSAN
HERRING, daughter of Simon Herring and Nancy Dawson. She was born in 1819 in Lenoir Co., NC. She died in 1880 in
Lenoir Co., NC.
Lenoir Co., NC.
Notes for Furney G. Mitchell: Simon Herring was a very wealthy man. He gave Furney and Susan a plot of land (about 73
acres). He sent some slaves out to help. Furney sent them back. They did keep one to help Susan clean the house.
acres). He sent some slaves out to help. Furney sent them back. They did keep one to help Susan clean the house.
Lenoir Co. Census, 1860--Moseley Hall Township, page 34, #634
Mitchell, F. G. 47 Male $800 real estate $1225 personal estate
Mitchell, F. G. 47 Male $800 real estate $1225 personal estate
Susan 48 Female can't read or write
Bryan 08 Male
Lewis 06 Male
Charlotte 03 Female
Dawson Susan 13 Female
Bryan 08 Male
Lewis 06 Male
Charlotte 03 Female
Dawson Susan 13 Female
Lenoir Co., Census 1870-Moseley Hall Township page 35
Mitchell Furnie 50 M
Susan 50 F
Briant 17 M
Louis 15 M
Mitchell Furnie 50 M
Susan 50 F
Briant 17 M
Louis 15 M
Lenoir Co., Census 1880-Moseley Hall Township
Mitchell Furney 60 Male
Bryant 30 Male
Elizabeth 31 Female
Charlotta 04 Female
Sarah 02 Female
Joseph A. 3/12 Male Feb
Mitchell Furney 60 Male
Bryant 30 Male
Elizabeth 31 Female
Charlotta 04 Female
Sarah 02 Female
Joseph A. 3/12 Male Feb
Furney Mitchell enlisted in the Civil War on March 05, 1862 at New Bern, NC. He was transferred from one regiment to another.
According to the records, he was a farmer, was 47 years old at time of enlistment, and he was also 5 ft. 7 in. tall. of enlistment,
and he was also 5 ft. 7 in. tall.
According to the records, he was a farmer, was 47 years old at time of enlistment, and he was also 5 ft. 7 in. tall. of enlistment,
and he was also 5 ft. 7 in. tall.
Overseer's Report Lenoir Co. 1824-1862 page 51 R. L. Wooten-from Jenny Lind by Rockford to the Wayne County line and
work the hands belonging to R. B. Wooten, Ben Sutton, Joseph Wooten, William Dawson, Furna Mitchell,
Franklin Herring, Nancy Herring, Leonades Herring, James Herring, Joshua T. Dawson, William Coker, Ezekeal Ham, and
Calvin Hinson work under him.
work the hands belonging to R. B. Wooten, Ben Sutton, Joseph Wooten, William Dawson, Furna Mitchell,
Franklin Herring, Nancy Herring, Leonades Herring, James Herring, Joshua T. Dawson, William Coker, Ezekeal Ham, and
Calvin Hinson work under him.
Furney G. Mitchell- from the fork at Spring Hill to the Wayne Co. line via of Rockford and work the usual hands.
Furney G. Mitchell and Susan Herring had the following children:
i. BRYAN3 MITCHELL was born in Feb 1850. He married ELIZABETH ?.
ii. LOUIS HUTCHINS MITCHELL was born on 25 Sep 1852 in Lenoir Co., NC. He died on
29 Mar 1918 in Lenoir Co., NC. He married MARY REBECCA MITCHELL, daughter of Etheldred Mitchell and Cathren
Skinner. She was born on 11 Jul 1853 in Lenoir Co., NC. She died on 11 Mar 1928 in Lenoir Co., NC.
Skinner. She was born on 11 Jul 1853 in Lenoir Co., NC. She died on 11 Mar 1928 in Lenoir Co., NC.
Notes for Louis Hutchins Mitchell: 1880 Lenoir Co., NC Census #194-200 Institute Township Mitchell, Louis 26 M
Mary 25 F Wife James 06 M Son
Etheldred 2/12 Son April
Mary 25 F Wife James 06 M Son
Etheldred 2/12 Son April
Louis and Mary Mitchell were 1st cousins. Their fathers, Furney and Etheldred, were brothers.
iii. CHARLOTTE MITCHELL was born in 1857.
4. ETHELDRED2 MITCHELL (Etheldred1) was born in 1807 in Lenoir Co., NC. He married CATHREN
SKINNER in NC. She was born in 1814 in Lenoir Co., NC.
Notes for Etheldred Mitchell: The following are listings in the US Census records:
Greene County Census, 1860, Hookerton District, July 3, 1860, page 41, #340
Mitchel Ethreldedge 50 M W Farm Hand
Mitchel Ethreldedge 50 M W Farm Hand
Cathren 46 F W
Braxton Isaac 21 M W
Mitchel Susan 18 F W Servant
Cathren 16 F W
Etheldredge 12 M W
Nathan 10 M W
Juley 07 F W
Mary 05 F W
Braxton Isaac 21 M W
Mitchel Susan 18 F W Servant
Cathren 16 F W
Etheldredge 12 M W
Nathan 10 M W
Juley 07 F W
Mary 05 F W
Lenoir County Census 1870 Moseley Hall Township, Page 4 #132
Mitchell Etheldreth 64 M
Catherine 54 F
Etheldreth 22 M
Nathan 21 M
Mary 16 F
*William 54 M
*William is brother to Etheldred
Mitchell Etheldreth 64 M
Catherine 54 F
Etheldreth 22 M
Nathan 21 M
Mary 16 F
*William 54 M
*William is brother to Etheldred
Etheldred Mitchell enlisted in Greene County for the Civil War, at the age of 54, on August 28, 1861. He was discharged at Fort
Macon, Cartaret County, NC, on March 06, 1862, by reason of "dropsy". (diseased heart) He was a member of Company F 40th
Regiment, NC Troops, and 3rd Regiment, NC Artillery.
Macon, Cartaret County, NC, on March 06, 1862, by reason of "dropsy". (diseased heart) He was a member of Company F 40th
Regiment, NC Troops, and 3rd Regiment, NC Artillery.
Etheldred's year of birth is between 1810-1817. Census and Military Records give different ages.
After the death of Cathren, Dred Mitchell moved to Cove City, NC.
Notes for Cathren Skinner: Another date given for her birth is 1816.
Cathren Skinner's 1st husband was a Braxton. Two children are known to that marriage; Isaac and Nancy.
Cathren Skinner Mitchell is buried at Rainbow Methodist Church, Snow Hill, NC. There is no marker to her grave.
After her death Dred Mitchell moved to Cove City, NC.
After her death Dred Mitchell moved to Cove City, NC.
Etheldred Mitchell and Cathren Skinner had the following children:
i. SUSAN3 MITCHELL was born in 1843. She married THOMAS HERRING.
ii. CATHREN MITCHELL was born in 1844. She married HOWELL ALDRIDGE JR., son of
Howell Aldridge and Mary ?. He was born in 1831.
iii. ETHELDRED MITCHELL was born in Oct 1845. He died on 16 Jul 1908 in Craven Co., NC. He married
LOUISA H. ALDRIDGE on 20 Aug 1873 in Lenoir Co., NC, daughter of Josiah Aldridge and Clemmie Wooten.
She was born on 08 Jan 1856 in LaGrange, NC. She died on 11 Aug 1904 in Craven Co., NC.
LOUISA H. ALDRIDGE on 20 Aug 1873 in Lenoir Co., NC, daughter of Josiah Aldridge and Clemmie Wooten.
She was born on 08 Jan 1856 in LaGrange, NC. She died on 11 Aug 1904 in Craven Co., NC.
iv. NATHAN MITCHELL was born in 1850. He married ELIZA ?.
v. JULIA MITCHELL was born about 1852. She married ? TRIPP.
vi. MARY REBECCA MITCHELL was born on 11 Jul 1853 in Lenoir Co., NC. She died on
11 Mar 1928 in Lenoir Co., NC. She married LOUIS HUTCHINS MITCHELL, son of Furney G. Mitchell and Susan Herring. He was born on 25 Sep 1852 in Lenoir Co., NC. He died on 29
Mar 1918 in Lenoir Co., NC.
Research and notes by Maggie
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