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MITCHELL, W. M. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Carrollton. The subject of this sketch is a native of Nottinghamshire, England, born Dec. 12, 1824. He was the eldest of a family of seven children born of Wm. and Mary M.; her maiden name was Mathews. At the age of 13 he was thrown upon his own resources, and as a result he was deprived of any educational advantages. He began work at first among the farmers, at which he continued until the year 1849, when he was united in marriage to Ann Platt, born April 27, 1822; their marriage was celebrated May 16, 1849. They have had eight children, but three now living: George, born 1850; Mary E., born Sept. 5, 1852, now the wife of George Dodson; Hattie, born May 24, 1857, now the wife of Samuel T. Slone; George was born in England, the remaining ones in this country. April 24, 1850, he bid adieu to his native shore and sailed for this country, arriving in New York just one month later. Upon his arrival to this State he began work with a resolution that he would have a home some day; he first worked out by the month, at which he continued some time; then he rented land several years, and by hard work and economy he finally accumulated enough to buy him 120 acres of land, which he now owns, and has since been engaged in farming pursuits. He has now excellent buildings, and is in easy circumstances, having acquired it all by his own industry and the assistance of his faithful wife.