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John Y. Mitchell, merchant of Dyer, Gibson Co., Tenn., is a native of the county, born April 3, 1855, son of Roderick W. and Nancy J. (Grier) Mitchell, who were natives of Tennessee. John Y., our subject, was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools of Gibson County. In 1876 he began dealing in grain and stock at Dyer, and in connection with this was engaged in “tilling the soil” up to 1879, at which time he engaged in his present business. He carries a large and select stock of dry goods, groceries and general merchandise, and has a large share of the trade in town and county. He has met with fair success in his undertakings, and is regarded as a prosperous and industrious young man. He has been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church since 1885, and is strictly moral in every respect. He was married, March 4, 1880, to a daughter of Thomas J. and Nancy J. Wyatt, of Texas, and she has borne him three children: Thomas W., born December 13, 1880, and died July 15, 1885; Nannie L., born February 15, 1883, and Joseph W., born August 1, 1886. Mr. Mitchell is a Democrat, and of Irish descent. His wife is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.