David Mitchell

As printed in 1880

DAVID MITCHELL, farmer; P. O. Gabon one of our most substantial farmers, and second in a family of nine children; was born July 4, 1831, in what is now Morrow Co.; his father, William Mitchell, was born in Center Co., Penn., and his mother, a native of the same State, was born in Washington Co.

David’s father was a practical farmer, and emigrated to this county when it was new and sparsely settled; he entered a quarter section of Government/land, and by industry and perseverance he at length owned a good farm, which he continued to improve till his death, which occurred in 1863. David left home when 18 years old to learn the carpenter’s trade, and followed this occupation until 1870, when he relinquished it for the more free, happy and pleasant occupation of farming. Mr. Mitchell has been Trustee of his Township, and never sought or desired official cares and responsibilities. He is an old-school Democrat, and still has faith in the principles of Democracy. He owns the quarter section of land which belonged to his father, to which he seems much attached. He was married April 7, 1859, to Emma, daughter of Charles and Maria (Shaffer) Roberts; she was born Feb. 25, 1843. They had six children, five of whom are now living — Eliza M., born Aug. 12, 1861; Maggie J., Aug. 27, 1863; Lydia A., June 8, 1865; Hattie B., June 30, 1867, and David W., Jan. 26, 1869.

As printed in History of Morrow County and Ohio : containing a brief history of the state of Ohio ... a history of Morrow County ... biographical sketches, portraits of some of the early settlers and prominent men, (1880). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.