LEWIS H. MITCHELL. (1828—1868.)—Lewis was born in Ohio, February 15, 1828, but moved with his parents to Indiana when quite a small child. He lost his mother at the age of twelve, and in 1844 went with his father's family to Jefferson County, Iowa. In 1849, he married Miss Elizabeth Carr, and in 1852, they both united with the Christian Church under the labors of Elder W. H. Phillips. He now felt that it was his duty to preach, but failing to do this he backslid, but renewed his covenant sometime after in a United Brethren meeting, and began to preach for them, but on his return to the Christians he continued to preach in that church and remained in that faith until death. He now devoted his time to the work, and joined the Des Moines Christian Conference, in which body he soon became a prominent member. In 1864, he joined the 7th Iowa Cavalry and continued in the army for over a year.

In 1866, he joined the Union Christian Conference, and labored in Washington County, until 1867, when he was appointed an evangelist in the bounds of the conference, a position for which he was well adapted. He continued to hold this position until his great exposure threw him into lung fever, from which he never recovered. He died January 6, 1868, at the age of forty.

Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.

Spouse: Elizabeth Carr (1829-1901), married August 23rd, 1849, at Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa – four daughters (Sarah, Eliza, Matilda, Mazie) and two sons (Lewis, Martin)

Father: Martin Luther Mitchell (1788-1860)

Mother: Martha D. "Patsy" Clark (1797-1850)

Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.