The photograph and below information were furnished by Camellia Behrens McCredie, grand daughter of William H. Mitchell.
William Henry Mitchell, born 15-Oct-1881 in Charleston, SC,
died on 26-Apr-1938 in an accident when the walls of a building collapsed on him. As you can see by the photo, he was a policeman. He lived, married and died in Charleston, SC.
He married Jessie Irene Axson on 01-Jan-1905. Very little is known about his parents. It is believed that his father was also named William Henry Mitchell, b. 13-Oct-1843, and his mother was Susan Jane Ritts, b. 28-Jan-1852.
If you would like to share information regarding William Henry Mitchell, send e-mail to Camellia McCredie.
Published and © Copyrighted, August 29, 2000
by Betty Mitchell - Editor & Web Mistress