Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

William Mitchell

Male 1842 - 1909  (67 years)


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  • Name William Mitchell 
    Born 3 Oct 1842  Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Elected Office Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Woolwich Township Council 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2397717 
    Occupation 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Farmer 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Farmer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-71499 
    Died 9 Oct 1909  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 7
    Cause: cerebral softening (several years), asthemia 
    Buried Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 7
    Person ID I71499  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father William Mitchell,   b. 30 Jul 1808, New Deer, , Aberdeen, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jun 1865  (Age 56 years) 
    Mother Isabella Gerrie,   b. 1813, Leslie, , Aberdeen, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Oct 1898  (Age 85 years) 
    Family ID F28513  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Burnett,   b. 28 Mar 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1933, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 1866 
    Children 
     1. Mitchell
     2. James Burnett Mitchell,   b. 10 Oct 1867, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jun 1926, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
     3. William Mitchell,   b. 6 Apr 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Nov 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     4. Isabella Mitchell,   b. 6 Jan 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Agnes Ann "Annie" Mitchell,   b. 13 Oct 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Mar 1962  (Age 89 years)
     6. Edward Mitchell,   b. 2 Apr 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Nov 1969, New Westminster, , British Columbia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years)
     7. Margaret "Maggie" Mitchell,   b. 22 Apr 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1953  (Age 75 years)
     8. George Alexander Mitchell,   b. 29 Nov 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1950  (Age 71 years)
     9. Jane "Jennie" Mitchell,   b. 10 Mar 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1970  (Age 88 years)
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 
    Family ID F18648  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Death of William Mitchell
      Presbyterian Church Loses Senior Elder

      The death occurred on Saturday evening, about 8 o'clock, on his farm, three miles west of Waterloo, of one of the most respected farmers of this county, in the person of William Mitchel, at the age of 67 years and 6 days. Deceased had been ill for a long time, and bore his sufferings with Christian patience and fortitude.

      The late Mr. Mitchel was born near Winterbourne, Woolwich Tp., on Oct. 3rd, 1842. In 1866 he was married to Eliza Burnett of that neighborhood, and they moved to a farm in Waterloo Tp., three miles west of Waterloo. Their union was blessed with a family of 8 children, 4 sons, James, William, Edward, and George, and 4 daughters, Mrs. B.B. Playford, Mrs. Jac. Good, Mrs. David Graf, and Miss Maggie at home. These, together with his widow survive to mourn the loss of a kind father and living husband. The funeral was held this (Tuesday) afternoon from his residence in Waterloo Tp., to the Presbyterian Cemetery n Winterbourne. After the service at the house, 1 o'clock, the funeral cortege proceeded to the burying ground at Winterbourne where the remains (note several words missing in next section) ? were deposited in ? beside those ? his ?of a most ? ..ial disposition. In his ? he took an active interest in ? municipal affairs, of his township, and for several years he was a member of the township council. He also served as a member of the Erbsville Public School Board for about five years. He will be greatly missed n the Waterloo Presbyterian Church, where, for many years he had held the position of senior elder. He was one of the founders of the church, and for many years held the position of precentor, before the congregation purchased an organ to assist in the service of song. His kindness of heart and willingness to assist wherever help was needed, endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and his hosts of friends both here and in the townships where he was known, will extend their sincerest sympathy to the stricken family, in their hour of sore bereavement. ? rest in peace.

      Waterloo Sentinel Oct 12 1909 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S132] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1901, Waterloo C-4 Page 14.

    2. [S417] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Winterbourne Presbyterian CC#4597 Internet Link.
      M / William Mitchell / Born Oct. 3, 1842 - Died Oct. 9, 1909 / Aged 67 Yrs. & 6 Dys. / - / Elizabeth Burnett / His Wife / Born Mar. 28 1843 - Died Feb. 15, 1933 / Aged 89 Yrs. 10 Mos. 18 Dys. / Afflictions Sore Long Time He Bore, / Physicians Were In Vain, / Til God Was Pleased To Give Him Ease, / And Call Him From His Pain. / Mitchell

    3. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      William Mitchell d. 9 Oct 1909 Waterloo Twp. b. 8 Oct 1842 Winterbourne, s/o Wm. Mitchell (b. Scotland) & Bella Gerrie (b. Scotland) cause: cerebral softening (several years), asthemia

    4. [S141] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1851, Div 1 Pg 12.

    5. [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 2 Page 40.

    6. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 3 Page 42.

    7. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239771730.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 Oct 1842 - Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Woolwich Township Council - - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: cerebral softening (several years), asthemia - 9 Oct 1909 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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