Notes for Richard Mitchell

Notes for Richard Mitchell

***Richard likely dead by 1850 Census - Wife Ann is listed with children***
!US Census 1850 (12 October) Illinois, Adams Co., Town of Liberty, Roll M432_97, Sheet 270, Page 135B, House No. 42, Lines 31-33: Ann Mitchel (b. 1793 - 57 - in VA - Property Value $2500). Children listed (born in OH) are: Richard (son b. 1826 - 24 - Occ: Farmer); and Thomas (son b. 1831 - 19 - Occ: Farmer)

***Richard likely dead by 1860 Census - wife Ann listed with son Richard***
!US Census 1860 (5 June) Illinois, Adams Co., Liberty, Libert PO, Roll M653_155, Sheet 547, House No. 186, Lines 17-22: Richard Mitchel (b. 1827 - 33 - in OH - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $2500 + $600) married to Melda (b. 1833 - 27 - in IL). Children listed (born in IL) are: Thomas (son b. 1854 - 6); Ida (dau b. 1856 - 4); and Mary (dau b. 1858 - 2). ALSO LISTED is: Ann Mitchel (mother b. 1792 - 68 - in VA)