~ ~ ~
In 1850, he is living with his parents and sisters, Margaret Mitchell and Eliza North Mitchell, in the First District, Orange County, North Carolina. His name is noted as Charles Mitchell. He is age 11 born about 1839 in North Carolina. He is attending school.
~ ~ ~
7 May 1857,
THE UNIVERSITY.
In the last number of the Chapel Hill Gazette, we find the following report from the University.
[More Info.]
, following gentleman of the Graduating Class of 1857:
The third distinction was awarded to the following gentlemen:
, C. A. Mitchell, of Chapel Hill,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, May 7, 1857, Page 3, Column 4
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049334/
~ ~ ~
6 June 1857,
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
[More Info.]
THURSDAY.
The procession was formed at the usual hour and marched to the Chapel, when after sacred music by the Band and whole audience, and prayer by Rev. Dr. Mitchell, the Orators of the Senior Class, ten in number, entertained a densely packed audience with speeches, pleasantly interspersed with beautifully executed pieces by the Band, until one o’clock.
These speeches were all fine oratorical productions, glowing with all the fervor of youthful imagery and beauty of thought, Two or three were thought inimitable: -- “The Teacher,” “Dr. Kane,” and “President Caldwell” -- well worthy of graduates of so distinguished an Institution.
The following are the names and subject of the Orators of the Senior Class:
Latin Saluatory, J. L. A. WEBB, Tennessee
President Caldwell, J. L. STEWARD, Mississippi
The Teacher, ROBERT BINGHM, Orange Co.
The People, not infallible, A. C. AVERY, Burke Co.
To whom does a country owe its success! J. C. McLAUGHLIN, Cumberland Co.
To Greek Language, B. F. GRADY, Jr., Duplin Co.
John DeWitt, J. H. COBLE, Guilford Co.
Greek Oration -- Pericles, J. E. DUGGER, Warrenton.
Dr. Kane, CHAS. A. MITCHELL, Chapel Hill.
The influence of public opinion, J. A. ROBBINS, Randolph Co.
4 P. M. The exercises of the afternoon were commenced by a French oration by Joseph Venable of Oxford, followed by John Washington Graham of Hillsboro’ -- “Action rules the world.” Next in the order of exercises came the Annual Report a synopsis of which, by the kindness of Gov. Swain, we are enabled to lay before our readers.
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Chapel Hill Gazette (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, June 6, 1857, Page 2, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/59753083/
~ ~ ~
11 June 1857,
CHAPEL HILL.
[More Info.]
Thursday was the great day. After the procession, the large audience crowded into the chapel and around the doors and windows to hear the graduation exercises. The class was composed of 69 members, the largest ever graduated at the University. The following are their names:
[Excerpt.]
Chas. A. Mitchell,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, June 11, 1857, Page 3, Columns 1, 2, 3
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049675/
~ ~ ~
22 July 1857,
[Excerpt.]
We learn that Professor Kimberly will temporarily discharge most of the duties of the late professor [Elisha Mitchell] and that Mr. Charles Mitchell will be appointed his assistant in the departments of chemistry and mineralogy in which he has already greatly aided his father; and that Prof. Fetter will be temporary Bursar.
Weekly Raleigh Register (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, July 22, 1857, Page 1, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/56442099/
~ ~ ~
3 August 1857,
The Chapel Hill Gazette is authorised to state that Mr. Charles A. Mitchell has bought one hundred acres on the top of the highest peak of the Black Mountain, and that the remains of his honored father are to be removed there this Fall.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Fayetteville Weekly Observer
(Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Monday, August 3, 1857, Page 3, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/63391972/
~ ~ ~
1858,
Dashing Collegian of 75 Years Ago
Was Much Wilder Than His
Modern Brothers and Sisters
Letters of a University Undergraduate of the Fifties and Other Records
Make Modern College Youths Appear Tame
When Compared with Grandad’s Schooldays.
By DICK McGLOHON
[Excerpt.]
... undergraduate o the University of North Carolina in 1858, ...
Professors Burned In Effigy
“Some of the students,” wrote this enthusiastic sophmore to his parents in eastern North Carolina, “not long since burnt Charles Mitchell, son of Professor Elisha Mitchell, famous scientist and chemist, in effigy as they did Hedrick. Charles Mitchell as you know, teaches chemistry here, and they say that he told the faculty where the boys met to get drunk and spree. However, he says that it is false. The students, or about 50 of the, burnt him in effigy as a token of their envy toward him.”
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Daily Tar Heel (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, February 23, 1929,
Page 1, Columns 2, 3 and Page 4, Columns 2, 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/76358327/
~ ~ ~
13 June 1860,
For the Standard.
THE LAST “COMMENCEMENT.”
[More Info.]
The secundum gradum pentes were Messrs.
, C. A. Mitchell, graduates of three years standing.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Semi-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, June 13, 1860, Page 3, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/57509060/
~ ~ ~
In 1860, he is not yet found in the census. It is unknown if he served during the War. It is unknown why he moved to Mississippi.
~ ~ ~
The date of his passing is noted in a secondary source.
Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:1:MN4F-N94
~ ~ ~
He is noted as passing away in Mississippi.
"Mitchell had four daughters: Ellen, who married Joseph John Summerell; Mary, who married Richard Ashe; Eliza, who married Richard Grant; and Margaret, who never married; and one son, Charles, who died in Mississippi without issue. The Summerells lived in Salisbury, N.C., where J.J. Summerell practiced medicine; the Ashes lived in California; and the Grants lived in Texas."
Source:
Elisha Mitchell Papers, 1816-1905,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wilson Library, Southern Historical Collection.
http://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/00518/
~ ~ ~
It is yet unknown where he is resting.
~ ~ ~
Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
In 1850, he is living with his parents and sisters, Margaret Mitchell and Eliza North Mitchell, in the First District, Orange County, North Carolina. His name is noted as Charles Mitchell. He is age 11 born about 1839 in North Carolina. He is attending school.
~ ~ ~
7 May 1857,
THE UNIVERSITY.
In the last number of the Chapel Hill Gazette, we find the following report from the University.
[More Info.]
, following gentleman of the Graduating Class of 1857:
The third distinction was awarded to the following gentlemen:
, C. A. Mitchell, of Chapel Hill,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, May 7, 1857, Page 3, Column 4
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049334/
~ ~ ~
6 June 1857,
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
[More Info.]
THURSDAY.
The procession was formed at the usual hour and marched to the Chapel, when after sacred music by the Band and whole audience, and prayer by Rev. Dr. Mitchell, the Orators of the Senior Class, ten in number, entertained a densely packed audience with speeches, pleasantly interspersed with beautifully executed pieces by the Band, until one o’clock.
These speeches were all fine oratorical productions, glowing with all the fervor of youthful imagery and beauty of thought, Two or three were thought inimitable: -- “The Teacher,” “Dr. Kane,” and “President Caldwell” -- well worthy of graduates of so distinguished an Institution.
The following are the names and subject of the Orators of the Senior Class:
Latin Saluatory, J. L. A. WEBB, Tennessee
President Caldwell, J. L. STEWARD, Mississippi
The Teacher, ROBERT BINGHM, Orange Co.
The People, not infallible, A. C. AVERY, Burke Co.
To whom does a country owe its success! J. C. McLAUGHLIN, Cumberland Co.
To Greek Language, B. F. GRADY, Jr., Duplin Co.
John DeWitt, J. H. COBLE, Guilford Co.
Greek Oration -- Pericles, J. E. DUGGER, Warrenton.
Dr. Kane, CHAS. A. MITCHELL, Chapel Hill.
The influence of public opinion, J. A. ROBBINS, Randolph Co.
4 P. M. The exercises of the afternoon were commenced by a French oration by Joseph Venable of Oxford, followed by John Washington Graham of Hillsboro’ -- “Action rules the world.” Next in the order of exercises came the Annual Report a synopsis of which, by the kindness of Gov. Swain, we are enabled to lay before our readers.
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Chapel Hill Gazette (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, June 6, 1857, Page 2, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/59753083/
~ ~ ~
11 June 1857,
CHAPEL HILL.
[More Info.]
Thursday was the great day. After the procession, the large audience crowded into the chapel and around the doors and windows to hear the graduation exercises. The class was composed of 69 members, the largest ever graduated at the University. The following are their names:
[Excerpt.]
Chas. A. Mitchell,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, June 11, 1857, Page 3, Columns 1, 2, 3
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049675/
~ ~ ~
22 July 1857,
[Excerpt.]
We learn that Professor Kimberly will temporarily discharge most of the duties of the late professor [Elisha Mitchell] and that Mr. Charles Mitchell will be appointed his assistant in the departments of chemistry and mineralogy in which he has already greatly aided his father; and that Prof. Fetter will be temporary Bursar.
Weekly Raleigh Register (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, July 22, 1857, Page 1, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/56442099/
~ ~ ~
3 August 1857,
The Chapel Hill Gazette is authorised to state that Mr. Charles A. Mitchell has bought one hundred acres on the top of the highest peak of the Black Mountain, and that the remains of his honored father are to be removed there this Fall.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Fayetteville Weekly Observer
(Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Monday, August 3, 1857, Page 3, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/63391972/
~ ~ ~
1858,
Dashing Collegian of 75 Years Ago
Was Much Wilder Than His
Modern Brothers and Sisters
Letters of a University Undergraduate of the Fifties and Other Records
Make Modern College Youths Appear Tame
When Compared with Grandad’s Schooldays.
By DICK McGLOHON
[Excerpt.]
... undergraduate o the University of North Carolina in 1858, ...
Professors Burned In Effigy
“Some of the students,” wrote this enthusiastic sophmore to his parents in eastern North Carolina, “not long since burnt Charles Mitchell, son of Professor Elisha Mitchell, famous scientist and chemist, in effigy as they did Hedrick. Charles Mitchell as you know, teaches chemistry here, and they say that he told the faculty where the boys met to get drunk and spree. However, he says that it is false. The students, or about 50 of the, burnt him in effigy as a token of their envy toward him.”
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Daily Tar Heel (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, February 23, 1929,
Page 1, Columns 2, 3 and Page 4, Columns 2, 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/76358327/
~ ~ ~
13 June 1860,
For the Standard.
THE LAST “COMMENCEMENT.”
[More Info.]
The secundum gradum pentes were Messrs.
, C. A. Mitchell, graduates of three years standing.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Semi-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, June 13, 1860, Page 3, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/57509060/
~ ~ ~
In 1860, he is not yet found in the census. It is unknown if he served during the War. It is unknown why he moved to Mississippi.
~ ~ ~
The date of his passing is noted in a secondary source.
Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:1:MN4F-N94
~ ~ ~
He is noted as passing away in Mississippi.
"Mitchell had four daughters: Ellen, who married Joseph John Summerell; Mary, who married Richard Ashe; Eliza, who married Richard Grant; and Margaret, who never married; and one son, Charles, who died in Mississippi without issue. The Summerells lived in Salisbury, N.C., where J.J. Summerell practiced medicine; the Ashes lived in California; and the Grants lived in Texas."
Source:
Elisha Mitchell Papers, 1816-1905,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wilson Library, Southern Historical Collection.
http://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/00518/
~ ~ ~
It is yet unknown where he is resting.
~ ~ ~
Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
~ ~ ~
In 1850, he is living with his parents and sisters, Margaret Mitchell and Eliza North Mitchell, in the First District, Orange County, North Carolina. His name is noted as Charles Mitchell. He is age 11 born about 1839 in North Carolina. He is attending school.
~ ~ ~
7 May 1857,
THE UNIVERSITY.
In the last number of the Chapel Hill Gazette, we find the following report from the University.
[More Info.]
, following gentleman of the Graduating Class of 1857:
The third distinction was awarded to the following gentlemen:
, C. A. Mitchell, of Chapel Hill,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, May 7, 1857, Page 3, Column 4
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049334/
~ ~ ~
6 June 1857,
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
[More Info.]
THURSDAY.
The procession was formed at the usual hour and marched to the Chapel, when after sacred music by the Band and whole audience, and prayer by Rev. Dr. Mitchell, the Orators of the Senior Class, ten in number, entertained a densely packed audience with speeches, pleasantly interspersed with beautifully executed pieces by the Band, until one o’clock.
These speeches were all fine oratorical productions, glowing with all the fervor of youthful imagery and beauty of thought, Two or three were thought inimitable: -- “The Teacher,” “Dr. Kane,” and “President Caldwell” -- well worthy of graduates of so distinguished an Institution.
The following are the names and subject of the Orators of the Senior Class:
Latin Saluatory, J. L. A. WEBB, Tennessee
President Caldwell, J. L. STEWARD, Mississippi
The Teacher, ROBERT BINGHM, Orange Co.
The People, not infallible, A. C. AVERY, Burke Co.
To whom does a country owe its success! J. C. McLAUGHLIN, Cumberland Co.
To Greek Language, B. F. GRADY, Jr., Duplin Co.
John DeWitt, J. H. COBLE, Guilford Co.
Greek Oration -- Pericles, J. E. DUGGER, Warrenton.
Dr. Kane, CHAS. A. MITCHELL, Chapel Hill.
The influence of public opinion, J. A. ROBBINS, Randolph Co.
4 P. M. The exercises of the afternoon were commenced by a French oration by Joseph Venable of Oxford, followed by John Washington Graham of Hillsboro’ -- “Action rules the world.” Next in the order of exercises came the Annual Report a synopsis of which, by the kindness of Gov. Swain, we are enabled to lay before our readers.
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Chapel Hill Gazette (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, June 6, 1857, Page 2, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/59753083/
~ ~ ~
11 June 1857,
CHAPEL HILL.
[More Info.]
Thursday was the great day. After the procession, the large audience crowded into the chapel and around the doors and windows to hear the graduation exercises. The class was composed of 69 members, the largest ever graduated at the University. The following are their names:
[Excerpt.]
Chas. A. Mitchell,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, June 11, 1857, Page 3, Columns 1, 2, 3
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049675/
~ ~ ~
22 July 1857,
[Excerpt.]
We learn that Professor Kimberly will temporarily discharge most of the duties of the late professor [Elisha Mitchell] and that Mr. Charles Mitchell will be appointed his assistant in the departments of chemistry and mineralogy in which he has already greatly aided his father; and that Prof. Fetter will be temporary Bursar.
Weekly Raleigh Register (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, July 22, 1857, Page 1, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/56442099/
~ ~ ~
3 August 1857,
The Chapel Hill Gazette is authorised to state that Mr. Charles A. Mitchell has bought one hundred acres on the top of the highest peak of the Black Mountain, and that the remains of his honored father are to be removed there this Fall.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Fayetteville Weekly Observer
(Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Monday, August 3, 1857, Page 3, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/63391972/
~ ~ ~
1858,
Dashing Collegian of 75 Years Ago
Was Much Wilder Than His
Modern Brothers and Sisters
Letters of a University Undergraduate of the Fifties and Other Records
Make Modern College Youths Appear Tame
When Compared with Grandad’s Schooldays.
By DICK McGLOHON
[Excerpt.]
... undergraduate o the University of North Carolina in 1858, ...
Professors Burned In Effigy
“Some of the students,” wrote this enthusiastic sophmore to his parents in eastern North Carolina, “not long since burnt Charles Mitchell, son of Professor Elisha Mitchell, famous scientist and chemist, in effigy as they did Hedrick. Charles Mitchell as you know, teaches chemistry here, and they say that he told the faculty where the boys met to get drunk and spree. However, he says that it is false. The students, or about 50 of the, burnt him in effigy as a token of their envy toward him.”
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Daily Tar Heel (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, February 23, 1929,
Page 1, Columns 2, 3 and Page 4, Columns 2, 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/76358327/
~ ~ ~
13 June 1860,
For the Standard.
THE LAST “COMMENCEMENT.”
[More Info.]
The secundum gradum pentes were Messrs.
, C. A. Mitchell, graduates of three years standing.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Semi-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, June 13, 1860, Page 3, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/57509060/
~ ~ ~
In 1860, he is not yet found in the census. It is unknown if he served during the War. It is unknown why he moved to Mississippi.
~ ~ ~
The date of his passing is noted in a secondary source.
Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:1:MN4F-N94
~ ~ ~
He is noted as passing away in Mississippi.
"Mitchell had four daughters: Ellen, who married Joseph John Summerell; Mary, who married Richard Ashe; Eliza, who married Richard Grant; and Margaret, who never married; and one son, Charles, who died in Mississippi without issue. The Summerells lived in Salisbury, N.C., where J.J. Summerell practiced medicine; the Ashes lived in California; and the Grants lived in Texas."
Source:
Elisha Mitchell Papers, 1816-1905,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wilson Library, Southern Historical Collection.
http://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/00518/
~ ~ ~
It is yet unknown where he is resting.
~ ~ ~
Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
In 1850, he is living with his parents and sisters, Margaret Mitchell and Eliza North Mitchell, in the First District, Orange County, North Carolina. His name is noted as Charles Mitchell. He is age 11 born about 1839 in North Carolina. He is attending school.
~ ~ ~
7 May 1857,
THE UNIVERSITY.
In the last number of the Chapel Hill Gazette, we find the following report from the University.
[More Info.]
, following gentleman of the Graduating Class of 1857:
The third distinction was awarded to the following gentlemen:
, C. A. Mitchell, of Chapel Hill,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, May 7, 1857, Page 3, Column 4
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049334/
~ ~ ~
6 June 1857,
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
[More Info.]
THURSDAY.
The procession was formed at the usual hour and marched to the Chapel, when after sacred music by the Band and whole audience, and prayer by Rev. Dr. Mitchell, the Orators of the Senior Class, ten in number, entertained a densely packed audience with speeches, pleasantly interspersed with beautifully executed pieces by the Band, until one o’clock.
These speeches were all fine oratorical productions, glowing with all the fervor of youthful imagery and beauty of thought, Two or three were thought inimitable: -- “The Teacher,” “Dr. Kane,” and “President Caldwell” -- well worthy of graduates of so distinguished an Institution.
The following are the names and subject of the Orators of the Senior Class:
Latin Saluatory, J. L. A. WEBB, Tennessee
President Caldwell, J. L. STEWARD, Mississippi
The Teacher, ROBERT BINGHM, Orange Co.
The People, not infallible, A. C. AVERY, Burke Co.
To whom does a country owe its success! J. C. McLAUGHLIN, Cumberland Co.
To Greek Language, B. F. GRADY, Jr., Duplin Co.
John DeWitt, J. H. COBLE, Guilford Co.
Greek Oration -- Pericles, J. E. DUGGER, Warrenton.
Dr. Kane, CHAS. A. MITCHELL, Chapel Hill.
The influence of public opinion, J. A. ROBBINS, Randolph Co.
4 P. M. The exercises of the afternoon were commenced by a French oration by Joseph Venable of Oxford, followed by John Washington Graham of Hillsboro’ -- “Action rules the world.” Next in the order of exercises came the Annual Report a synopsis of which, by the kindness of Gov. Swain, we are enabled to lay before our readers.
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Chapel Hill Gazette (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, June 6, 1857, Page 2, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/59753083/
~ ~ ~
11 June 1857,
CHAPEL HILL.
[More Info.]
Thursday was the great day. After the procession, the large audience crowded into the chapel and around the doors and windows to hear the graduation exercises. The class was composed of 69 members, the largest ever graduated at the University. The following are their names:
[Excerpt.]
Chas. A. Mitchell,
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Greensboro Times (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Thursday, June 11, 1857, Page 3, Columns 1, 2, 3
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/67049675/
~ ~ ~
22 July 1857,
[Excerpt.]
We learn that Professor Kimberly will temporarily discharge most of the duties of the late professor [Elisha Mitchell] and that Mr. Charles Mitchell will be appointed his assistant in the departments of chemistry and mineralogy in which he has already greatly aided his father; and that Prof. Fetter will be temporary Bursar.
Weekly Raleigh Register (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, July 22, 1857, Page 1, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/56442099/
~ ~ ~
3 August 1857,
The Chapel Hill Gazette is authorised to state that Mr. Charles A. Mitchell has bought one hundred acres on the top of the highest peak of the Black Mountain, and that the remains of his honored father are to be removed there this Fall.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Fayetteville Weekly Observer
(Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Monday, August 3, 1857, Page 3, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/63391972/
~ ~ ~
1858,
Dashing Collegian of 75 Years Ago
Was Much Wilder Than His
Modern Brothers and Sisters
Letters of a University Undergraduate of the Fifties and Other Records
Make Modern College Youths Appear Tame
When Compared with Grandad’s Schooldays.
By DICK McGLOHON
[Excerpt.]
... undergraduate o the University of North Carolina in 1858, ...
Professors Burned In Effigy
“Some of the students,” wrote this enthusiastic sophmore to his parents in eastern North Carolina, “not long since burnt Charles Mitchell, son of Professor Elisha Mitchell, famous scientist and chemist, in effigy as they did Hedrick. Charles Mitchell as you know, teaches chemistry here, and they say that he told the faculty where the boys met to get drunk and spree. However, he says that it is false. The students, or about 50 of the, burnt him in effigy as a token of their envy toward him.”
[More Info.]
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
The Daily Tar Heel (Chapel Hill, North Carolina)
Saturday, February 23, 1929,
Page 1, Columns 2, 3 and Page 4, Columns 2, 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/76358327/
~ ~ ~
13 June 1860,
For the Standard.
THE LAST “COMMENCEMENT.”
[More Info.]
The secundum gradum pentes were Messrs.
, C. A. Mitchell, graduates of three years standing.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 19 February 2018.]
Semi-Weekly Standard (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Wednesday, June 13, 1860, Page 3, Columns 3, 4, 5
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/57509060/
~ ~ ~
In 1860, he is not yet found in the census. It is unknown if he served during the War. It is unknown why he moved to Mississippi.
~ ~ ~
The date of his passing is noted in a secondary source.
Source:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:1:MN4F-N94
~ ~ ~
He is noted as passing away in Mississippi.
"Mitchell had four daughters: Ellen, who married Joseph John Summerell; Mary, who married Richard Ashe; Eliza, who married Richard Grant; and Margaret, who never married; and one son, Charles, who died in Mississippi without issue. The Summerells lived in Salisbury, N.C., where J.J. Summerell practiced medicine; the Ashes lived in California; and the Grants lived in Texas."
Source:
Elisha Mitchell Papers, 1816-1905,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wilson Library, Southern Historical Collection.
http://finding-aids.lib.unc.edu/00518/
~ ~ ~
It is yet unknown where he is resting.
~ ~ ~
Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
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