Dorothy Wharton searching MITCHELLs, has a chart of Mitchells coming from Ayrshire from the present day back to 1654. One branch is American.

Hi Dorothy,my GGGgrandmother was Mary Mitchell who was married to Joseph Holmes.They had a daughter Jane born in Girvan Ayrshire in about 1852.Do you have any information on Mary Mitchell or her husband.Thanks,Don.

Sorry, no one of that name appears in my researches. Nearly all my Mitchells come from the Cumnock and Irvine areas. Good luck, Dorothy.

Hello Dorothy, I have a James Mitchell b. abt. 1815, Cumnock, Ayr. He married Helen Kerr b. abt. 1817. They had nine children with all but 3 (I believe) coming here to America. The first child born in 1839. They are James, Mary, Robert, Agnes, William N., John, Hugh, Helen and Martha. Would you perhaps have this family in your file?
Sandi

At first glance, I don't think I have your Mitchells. However, most of my lot came from Cumnock, and James is a common name throughout, as is Robert. The only Mitchell I have going to America was Andrew, who emigrated in 1753 to Philadelphia and who was for some time a major in the New York Militia during the Revolutionary War. His grandson, William, founded Kendallville in Indiana. I will have a good look through my stuff and see if I can come up with anything - in earlier times Cumnock was not that large a place and one would imagine that Mitchells might be connected in some way. I'll see what I can do. Best wishes, Dorothy

Hello Dorothy, Thank you for taking the time to reply. I also appreciate very much you taking the time to search for me. James and Helen and 3 daughters stayed in Scotland. The rest migrated.
Sandi

Hello Dorothy, I've been able to check the 1881 British Census and I found James and Helen (Kerr) Mitchell living in Gate Loge, Tarbolton, Ayrshire. They had a daughter Helen and 5 grand children residing with them. Hope this will be on some help.
Sandi

Hello Sandi,
My great grandfather is one of your Mitchells, Hugh, son of James Mitchell and Helen Kerr. Hugh emigrated from Tarbolton to LaSalle County, Illinois in 1888. In fact, I have a picture of his sister, Agnes Mitchell McConnell next to my keyboard right now. Do you have information about Helen and James' marriage? Or any specifics of James' parents, James Mitchell and Mary Cameron? Family information gives the date of James' birth as 10 April 1817, but haven't been able to document that.
Mary

Hello Mary,
Agnes is my husbands great grandmother. My mother in law remembers her talking with a "brogue". (sic) I haven't found a marriage date for James and Helen but I may have found who Helen's parent's were. As for James birth date, I found James, Helen, daughter Helen and numerous grandchildren in the 1881 British Census and his age is listed as 66. As census go, that could be right on or way off. I've checked the IGI files and can't come up with a marriage. You said Hugh came here in 1888. William came in 1871 and Agnes said she came in 1874. She married James McConnell in 1877. You gave me a huge bit of information. I didn't know who James' parents where. Still trying to track down Martha who married a Cossar and resided in Africa. Do you know anything about her? Will gladly share what I have.
Sandi

In reply to Mary Breer's posting about the MITCHELL's, I notice she replied directly to the AYRSHIRE rootsweb list, and I'm wondering whether Sandi and Mary (who left their messages on the Message Board) will see the reply.or not.

My grandfather, William MITCHELL, was born in Tarbolton area in 1857, but his parents and grandparents before him were known by the surname MITCHELSON - not MITCHELL - and they came into Ayrshire by way of Kirkcudbrightshire and Dumfries-shire. The Mitchelsons were enumerated in New Cumnock in the 1851 Census.

One of my grandfather's brothers, Charles, married a Marion COSSAR of Carmichel, Douglas, Lanark.

Another brother, John Mitchell, married a Janet Caldwell SMITH from Tarbolton, Ayr

His sister Janet Mitchell married a Hugh MUIR from Straiton, Ayr.

Regards
Irene Mitchell, B.C.

Hello
I was wondering if the James MConnell that was married to Agnes Mitchell in your query was from Tarbolton also. I have Tarbolton McConnells in my husbands family line. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Hello! My McConnells came from Kirkmichael.
Sandi

Hi Sandi,

All I know about Martha Mitchell Cossar is that she was born on 3 April 1860 at Woodhead Farm in Tarbolton. She was still alive in 1929, in Pretoria, South Africa. I haven't pursued her at all so far.

Re: James Mitchell -- From his death certificate -- He died on 5 April 1884 at the age of 68 in Tarbolton, and is buried in the churchyard there. That certificate gives the names of his parents, James Mitchell and Mary Cameron, both already deceased.

Re: Helen Kerr -- Her birth is recorded in the Parish Register of St. Quivox as 18 April 1816. She died on 23 December 1902 in Tarbolton, and is buried in the churchyard there. On both certificates her parents are given as Robert Kerr (or Carr) and Martha Steel. I have a photo of Helen taken perhaps in 1858 wearing a black Victorian bonnet and shawl with paisley edging.

With her parents, I'm developing a list of possible siblings..always more to look for!

I have always been interested in your Agnes' story. She must have come to the states on her own in 1874, I suppose to join her brothers. Do you have any details on how and why? Travel cannot have been easy at that time.

Did James McConnell have an earlier wife, probably married in Scotland? On the 1880 Illinois census two sons are listed with him, both born in Scotland.

Also would like to know how your husband's family fits into the list of Agnes' children that I have: Agnes, Robert, Albert, Walter, Charles A, David and Allen. Was Charles' middle name Allen? I hope so, as that would explain Allen who I've always had my doubts about.

Hope some of this is useful to you. I'd be delighted with any info about this family you'd like to share!

Mary

Hello Mary!
I found a marriage on the IGI for a James Mitchell and Mary Cameron 18 Dec. 1807, Old Cumnock, Ayr. This is where James (the son) was supposedly born according to the 1881 census.

Thank you very much for the dates of death for James and Helen. I didn't have those.

I have the following children listed for Robert Kerr and Martha Steel taken from FamilySearch (no documentation).
Mary Kerr B. 28 Apr 1809 Kilmarnock (seems quite a bit older than the rest, but not knowing when Robert & Martha were born, it's a toss up.)
Mary Carr c. 10 Aug. 1823 Dundonald, Ayr
William Gibson b. 8 Mar 1821 Dundonald, Ayr
Emma Campbell b. 20 Aug. 1825 St. Quivox and Newton, Ayr
Helen (you have)

Now for Agnes Mitchell McConnell and James. I don't know the story about why she came here. However, James McConnell was married in Scotland to Isabella Pearson in 1864 and they had 6 children. Only the two oldest survived. John C. b. 1864 and James P. b. 1865. Isabella died a month after giving birth to Annie who died 8 days after her birth.

Here are the names of James and Agnes' children,
Agnes Mae b. July 17, 1878
Robert Mitchell b. Dec. 25, 1880
Albert Edward b. Dec. 12, 1881
Walter Francis b. May 10, 1883
Charles Allen b. April 12, 1885
David Barbour b. Dec. 8, 1887

I would love to have a copy of the picture of Helen Kerr Mitchell and will gladly pay for it. I have one of Agnes standing by a bush. Also one of James, Agnes and children Robert, Agnes, Albert and Walter sent to me by another relative.

My husband is the grandson of Walter. He stayed in La Salle county where I live.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sandi

Hello, I believe my McConnells came from Kirkmichael also. Gilbert McConnel b. Nov. 23, 1775 and his siblings, Agnes, Jean, Andrew, Robert, John and Martha were born there then some moved to Tarbolton. Maybe we have a connection?

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get that far back yet. The parents of my James b. 1823 were Hugh McConnell b. abt. 1802 and Helen Chalmers. Hugh's parents were James McConnell and Elizabeth Montgomerie. I have no dates for them or where they originally lived.
Maybe when I keep on digging I will come up with a link.
Thank you for taking the time to answer my query.
Sandi

Hi Dorothy, Hoping that you may have my Mitchell's on your list. Andrew Mitchell, b. in Ochiltree married Anne Kennedy on July 1, 1796 in Ochiltree. Their children were: Grace, b. 1796 in Ochiltree & married George Johnston in Old Cumnock in 1823; John, b. 1798 in Ochiltree, married Mary Gibson, in 1826 in Old Cumnock (moved to Canada); Agnes, b. 1801 in Ochiltree, married James McMoreland in 1822 in Old Cumnock; Helen, b. 1803, Ochiltree, married Andrew Thomson in 1825 in Old Cumnock (moved to Canada); Anne, b. 1805 in Ochiltree; James, b. 1807 in Ochiltree; Andrew, b. 1809 in Ochiltree, married Elizabeth Graham (moved to Canada); Jean or Jane, b. 1811 in Ochiltree, married John Torrance in 1843 in Old Cumnock; Janet McGavin Mitchell, b. 1813 in Ochiltree, d.abt. 1815; Margaret, b. 1817 in Ochiltree, married John McNeish in 1841 in Old Cumnock (moved to Canada). I haven't been able to go back any farther that Andrew & Anne (Kennedy) Mitchell. Can you help? Carol

Hi Dorothy,
Was wondering if you have ever came accross the name William Mitchell married to Mary Mitchell (Bell). They were married on the 11th of March 1904 in Ayr Ayrshire Scotland. They are the parents of my grandfather Edward Millar Mitchell who was born on the 25th of October 1909 at 45 Elba Street Ayr Ayrshire Scotland. I do believe there maybe brother's and sister's but am not sure on how many.
Will welcome any help.
Kind Regards
Ian Conrad
conrad.69@optusnet.com.au

Sorry Irene got your name wrong...
Regards
Ian
:)

Hi Dorothy,
Just a question have you ever came accross the names William Mitchell and Mary Mitchell (Bell) they were married on the 11th of March 1904 in Ayr Ayrshire Scotland. They are the parents of my grandfather Edward Millar Mitchell who was born on the 25th of October 1909 at 45 Elba Street in Ayr Ayrshire Scotland. I believe that there maybe brother's and sister's but am not sure on how many.
Would be grateful for your help.
Kind Regards
Ian Conrad
conrad.69@optusnet.com.au

Do you have a copy of the 1904 marriage record? The information from the marriage will let you get back another generation, and should allow you to zero in on William Mitchell and Mary Bell in the 1901 Census. As far as children born after 1904, I think you'll need to have someone in Scotland research that for you. I don't know any other way. Sorry!
Regards, Irene

Sorry, I don't seem to have anyone of that name at that time. Best of luck, Dorothyl

Hi Carol
My husband is a great great grandson of John Mitchell and Mary Gibson through their son William and his daughter Annie. How are you connected to the Mitchells? If you are interested I have a few photos of William, and a few unnamed pictures that might be Mitchell related.

Hello, Its so good to hear from you!! Yes, we are related. I have an old funeral announcement card for William Mitchell dated 1902 and family tree info that I can send you. My great great grandparents were John & Mary (Gibson) Mitchell too! I will email you today. Thanks, Carol

Somehow I don't think we are of the same branch of the Mitchells. My grandmother was a Mitchell, daughter of William Mitchell (wife Agnes Miller) a headmaster in Irvine in Ayrshire. I have traced this branch back and found an American relative, John Mitchell of Kendallville, Indiana and he was a grandson of an Andrew Mitchell, who emigrated to America from Clawfin in Ayrshire in 1753. This branch is traceable back to Andrew Mitchell born in 1654, just about when records began here. No trace of any Gibsons, however. I doubt if this is what you are looking for, however. Let me know if I can help further. Dorothy

Dorothy, my message was referring to Marney MacDonalds message that appearred below mine. I am positive that we are related and so happy that she saw the message. I will email her. Thank you, Carol.

Dorothy, my message was referring to Marney MacDonalds message that appeared below mine. I am positive that we are related and so happy that she saw the message. I will email her. Thank you, Carol.

Hello. My great-grandfather, Gabriel McConnell, also known as Gilbert, was born in Northern Ireland, and was the son of Robert and Martha Williamson McConnell. Due to the similarity of names, do you know if my Robert is the son of the Robert or Gilbert you mention?

I have just signed up and found you note - my ancestors were john mitchell and mary woods who immigrated to Australia in the 1860 with a daughter Catherine - they had another daughter Anne who I believe was left behind - if this denotes to you I would love to hear from you as I don't have a great deal at the moment.

Regards
Colleen

Sorry,
these are not my Mitchells. My family stayed in Scotland.
Good Hunting.
Yvonne

Hello,

My Mitchell line emigrated from Scotland to America in 1880, eventually settling in Kinmundy, Illinois. James (b.1856 d. 1928) and Helen (nee Ferguson, b. 1857 d.1941) Mitchell were married in Paisley Abbey in 1879-80. Both were born in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire. James was a coal miner.

A "Mitchell" search of Dolores Ford Mobley's "Gleanings from the Kinmundy Express", a compilation of newspaper articles thoughtfully transcribed and posted on this wonderful site, will retrieve the obituaries of both James Mitchell and Helen Law Mitchell:

http://www.ford-mobley.com/dafm/gleanings_from1.htm

James' parents, John and Rachel (nee Greig)were married in Ireland (Belfast?)and moved to Kilbirnie. both were born in Ireland. John was a flax mill worker. He remarried to a woman named Mary MacDonald after his first wife's death in 1862. John appears on the 1881 census for Johnstone, Renfrewshire; He died there in 1882 and was survived by Mary.

Would be very interested in sharing information about this Mitchell family.

Kindest regards,
Mike