Wm Eugene MITCHELL (son of Wm Thomas MITCHELL and Josephine WINKLER) died at age 43 of Bright's disease which is related to the kidneys,.
Sexton's Book Oakview Cemetery
Mitchell, W. E. no age given, white male May 14th, 1893 Dr. Davis buried 16th 1893
Obituary
THE ALBANY HERALD
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1893
Death of Mr. W. E. Mitchell
Mr. W. E. Mitchell is dead:
He died suddenly at the home of his kinsman, Dr. W. L. Davis at about half past 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and the news of his death was received with painful surprise throughout the city.
Mr. Mitchell had been ill in health for two years past, and it was known to his physician and intimate friends that he was suffering from that dread disease known as Bright's disease of the kidneys, but no one was expecting the sudden termination that came Sunday afternoon. True his physician realized his condition, and had informed the family that he was liable to die at any moment; but no one, not even Mr. Mitchell himself, expected that the end was so near or that death would come so suddenly. Still hopeful that he might regain his health, Mr. Mitchell was planning to leave home in a few days going first to visit his sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, at Rome, and thence, perhaps to Philadelphia to place himself under the treatment of a specialist.
But alas' for human plans and calculations. Death claimed its victim Sunday afternoon, and the summons came without a moment's warning.
Being feeble and very despondent from the ravages of disease, Mr. Mitchell accepted an urgent invitation from his aunt, Mrs. E. C. Davis, and Dr. W. L. Davis to spend a few days at their home. The purpose of the Doctor, who fully realized the critical condition of his patient, was to have him where he could see him often and give him the best possible attention. Mr. Mitchell was compelled to spend most of this time in the house, but he never gave up and went to bed. On Saturday afternoon he rode down town and went to the barber to be shaved. Sunday morning he was cheerful and really seemed brighter than he had been for several days. He felt so well, in fact, that he made an engagement with Mr. N. F. Tift and Capt. R. N. Woolfolk to take a ride with them Sunday afternoon: but when they called for him a few minutes after half past 5 o'clock they found him dead. He had expired only a few minutes before their arrival. He had laid down at bout 1 o'clock to take a nap. At about half past5 o'clock Mrs. Davis went to his room and awoke him to give him some medicine. He awoke and was almost instantly seized with a convulsion. Death followed within a few minutes.
Mr. Mitchell had been a citizen of Albany since his early boyhood and was well known throughout this section. Most of his business life was spent in the book and jewelry business in which he finally became a partner, becoming a member of the old firm of Welch & Mitchell. A year or two before the death of the late Col. Nelson Tift, he became Col. Tift's secretary and assisted him in the management of his extensive private interests. After Col. Tift's death the executors of his estate entrusted Mr. Mitchell with the clerical work and details of winding up the business of the estate, in which hewas engaged up to the time of his death.
Mr. Mitchell married Miss Belle Tift, daughter of the late Col. Nelson Tift, who died about three years ago, leaving him with six children, the youngest being an infant. He was never quite like himself after the death of his wife. For a time he was completely crushed by the great blow. Mindful of his duty to his children. However, he bore the burden of his grief as best he could, but that sad, depressed expression that settled upon the man after the loss of the wife of his bosom, the mother of his children, the loving faithful companion and joy of his life, never left him. May we not hope that she has gone to her -- that he is with her in Heaven today?
Of the life and character of Mr. Mitchell it may be truly said that he was a man of strictly moral habits, entirely free from any of the vices that society has to condemn. He was warm hearted, but not demonstrative; kind and forgiving in disposition, intellectually bright, gentle and refined in speech and manner. He was faithful to every trust, and true to all the duties of an upright life.
Mr. Mitchell died in the prime of life, being only forty-three years of age.
He was a prominent Mason, and was at one time Commander of the local lodge of Knights Templar. He was also a member o the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
The parents of Mr. Mitchell died when he was quite young, and of his immediate family only one sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, survives him. His eldest daughter, Miss Clara, has been making her home with Mrs. Montgomery and attending school in Rome for two years past. A telegram bearing the sad news of Mr. Mitchell's death was sent to Mrs. Montgomery, and Monday morning she wired that she and Miss Clara would reach Albany in time to attend the funeral, which took place Tuesday morning from the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Mitchell was a member.
A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends accompanied the remains to Oakview cemetery, where they were interred.
Sexton's Book Oakview Cemetery
Mitchell, W. E. no age given, white male May 14th, 1893 Dr. Davis buried 16th 1893
Obituary
THE ALBANY HERALD
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1893
Death of Mr. W. E. Mitchell
Mr. W. E. Mitchell is dead:
He died suddenly at the home of his kinsman, Dr. W. L. Davis at about half past 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and the news of his death was received with painful surprise throughout the city.
Mr. Mitchell had been ill in health for two years past, and it was known to his physician and intimate friends that he was suffering from that dread disease known as Bright's disease of the kidneys, but no one was expecting the sudden termination that came Sunday afternoon. True his physician realized his condition, and had informed the family that he was liable to die at any moment; but no one, not even Mr. Mitchell himself, expected that the end was so near or that death would come so suddenly. Still hopeful that he might regain his health, Mr. Mitchell was planning to leave home in a few days going first to visit his sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, at Rome, and thence, perhaps to Philadelphia to place himself under the treatment of a specialist.
But alas' for human plans and calculations. Death claimed its victim Sunday afternoon, and the summons came without a moment's warning.
Being feeble and very despondent from the ravages of disease, Mr. Mitchell accepted an urgent invitation from his aunt, Mrs. E. C. Davis, and Dr. W. L. Davis to spend a few days at their home. The purpose of the Doctor, who fully realized the critical condition of his patient, was to have him where he could see him often and give him the best possible attention. Mr. Mitchell was compelled to spend most of this time in the house, but he never gave up and went to bed. On Saturday afternoon he rode down town and went to the barber to be shaved. Sunday morning he was cheerful and really seemed brighter than he had been for several days. He felt so well, in fact, that he made an engagement with Mr. N. F. Tift and Capt. R. N. Woolfolk to take a ride with them Sunday afternoon: but when they called for him a few minutes after half past 5 o'clock they found him dead. He had expired only a few minutes before their arrival. He had laid down at bout 1 o'clock to take a nap. At about half past5 o'clock Mrs. Davis went to his room and awoke him to give him some medicine. He awoke and was almost instantly seized with a convulsion. Death followed within a few minutes.
Mr. Mitchell had been a citizen of Albany since his early boyhood and was well known throughout this section. Most of his business life was spent in the book and jewelry business in which he finally became a partner, becoming a member of the old firm of Welch & Mitchell. A year or two before the death of the late Col. Nelson Tift, he became Col. Tift's secretary and assisted him in the management of his extensive private interests. After Col. Tift's death the executors of his estate entrusted Mr. Mitchell with the clerical work and details of winding up the business of the estate, in which hewas engaged up to the time of his death.
Mr. Mitchell married Miss Belle Tift, daughter of the late Col. Nelson Tift, who died about three years ago, leaving him with six children, the youngest being an infant. He was never quite like himself after the death of his wife. For a time he was completely crushed by the great blow. Mindful of his duty to his children. However, he bore the burden of his grief as best he could, but that sad, depressed expression that settled upon the man after the loss of the wife of his bosom, the mother of his children, the loving faithful companion and joy of his life, never left him. May we not hope that she has gone to her -- that he is with her in Heaven today?
Of the life and character of Mr. Mitchell it may be truly said that he was a man of strictly moral habits, entirely free from any of the vices that society has to condemn. He was warm hearted, but not demonstrative; kind and forgiving in disposition, intellectually bright, gentle and refined in speech and manner. He was faithful to every trust, and true to all the duties of an upright life.
Mr. Mitchell died in the prime of life, being only forty-three years of age.
He was a prominent Mason, and was at one time Commander of the local lodge of Knights Templar. He was also a member o the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
The parents of Mr. Mitchell died when he was quite young, and of his immediate family only one sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, survives him. His eldest daughter, Miss Clara, has been making her home with Mrs. Montgomery and attending school in Rome for two years past. A telegram bearing the sad news of Mr. Mitchell's death was sent to Mrs. Montgomery, and Monday morning she wired that she and Miss Clara would reach Albany in time to attend the funeral, which took place Tuesday morning from the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Mitchell was a member.
A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends accompanied the remains to Oakview cemetery, where they were interred.
Wm Eugene MITCHELL (son of Wm Thomas MITCHELL and Josephine WINKLER) died at age 43 of Bright's disease which is related to the kidneys,.
Sexton's Book Oakview Cemetery
Mitchell, W. E. no age given, white male May 14th, 1893 Dr. Davis buried 16th 1893
Obituary
THE ALBANY HERALD
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1893
Death of Mr. W. E. Mitchell
Mr. W. E. Mitchell is dead:
He died suddenly at the home of his kinsman, Dr. W. L. Davis at about half past 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and the news of his death was received with painful surprise throughout the city.
Mr. Mitchell had been ill in health for two years past, and it was known to his physician and intimate friends that he was suffering from that dread disease known as Bright's disease of the kidneys, but no one was expecting the sudden termination that came Sunday afternoon. True his physician realized his condition, and had informed the family that he was liable to die at any moment; but no one, not even Mr. Mitchell himself, expected that the end was so near or that death would come so suddenly. Still hopeful that he might regain his health, Mr. Mitchell was planning to leave home in a few days going first to visit his sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, at Rome, and thence, perhaps to Philadelphia to place himself under the treatment of a specialist.
But alas' for human plans and calculations. Death claimed its victim Sunday afternoon, and the summons came without a moment's warning.
Being feeble and very despondent from the ravages of disease, Mr. Mitchell accepted an urgent invitation from his aunt, Mrs. E. C. Davis, and Dr. W. L. Davis to spend a few days at their home. The purpose of the Doctor, who fully realized the critical condition of his patient, was to have him where he could see him often and give him the best possible attention. Mr. Mitchell was compelled to spend most of this time in the house, but he never gave up and went to bed. On Saturday afternoon he rode down town and went to the barber to be shaved. Sunday morning he was cheerful and really seemed brighter than he had been for several days. He felt so well, in fact, that he made an engagement with Mr. N. F. Tift and Capt. R. N. Woolfolk to take a ride with them Sunday afternoon: but when they called for him a few minutes after half past 5 o'clock they found him dead. He had expired only a few minutes before their arrival. He had laid down at bout 1 o'clock to take a nap. At about half past5 o'clock Mrs. Davis went to his room and awoke him to give him some medicine. He awoke and was almost instantly seized with a convulsion. Death followed within a few minutes.
Mr. Mitchell had been a citizen of Albany since his early boyhood and was well known throughout this section. Most of his business life was spent in the book and jewelry business in which he finally became a partner, becoming a member of the old firm of Welch & Mitchell. A year or two before the death of the late Col. Nelson Tift, he became Col. Tift's secretary and assisted him in the management of his extensive private interests. After Col. Tift's death the executors of his estate entrusted Mr. Mitchell with the clerical work and details of winding up the business of the estate, in which hewas engaged up to the time of his death.
Mr. Mitchell married Miss Belle Tift, daughter of the late Col. Nelson Tift, who died about three years ago, leaving him with six children, the youngest being an infant. He was never quite like himself after the death of his wife. For a time he was completely crushed by the great blow. Mindful of his duty to his children. However, he bore the burden of his grief as best he could, but that sad, depressed expression that settled upon the man after the loss of the wife of his bosom, the mother of his children, the loving faithful companion and joy of his life, never left him. May we not hope that she has gone to her -- that he is with her in Heaven today?
Of the life and character of Mr. Mitchell it may be truly said that he was a man of strictly moral habits, entirely free from any of the vices that society has to condemn. He was warm hearted, but not demonstrative; kind and forgiving in disposition, intellectually bright, gentle and refined in speech and manner. He was faithful to every trust, and true to all the duties of an upright life.
Mr. Mitchell died in the prime of life, being only forty-three years of age.
He was a prominent Mason, and was at one time Commander of the local lodge of Knights Templar. He was also a member o the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
The parents of Mr. Mitchell died when he was quite young, and of his immediate family only one sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, survives him. His eldest daughter, Miss Clara, has been making her home with Mrs. Montgomery and attending school in Rome for two years past. A telegram bearing the sad news of Mr. Mitchell's death was sent to Mrs. Montgomery, and Monday morning she wired that she and Miss Clara would reach Albany in time to attend the funeral, which took place Tuesday morning from the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Mitchell was a member.
A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends accompanied the remains to Oakview cemetery, where they were interred.
Sexton's Book Oakview Cemetery
Mitchell, W. E. no age given, white male May 14th, 1893 Dr. Davis buried 16th 1893
Obituary
THE ALBANY HERALD
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1893
Death of Mr. W. E. Mitchell
Mr. W. E. Mitchell is dead:
He died suddenly at the home of his kinsman, Dr. W. L. Davis at about half past 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and the news of his death was received with painful surprise throughout the city.
Mr. Mitchell had been ill in health for two years past, and it was known to his physician and intimate friends that he was suffering from that dread disease known as Bright's disease of the kidneys, but no one was expecting the sudden termination that came Sunday afternoon. True his physician realized his condition, and had informed the family that he was liable to die at any moment; but no one, not even Mr. Mitchell himself, expected that the end was so near or that death would come so suddenly. Still hopeful that he might regain his health, Mr. Mitchell was planning to leave home in a few days going first to visit his sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, at Rome, and thence, perhaps to Philadelphia to place himself under the treatment of a specialist.
But alas' for human plans and calculations. Death claimed its victim Sunday afternoon, and the summons came without a moment's warning.
Being feeble and very despondent from the ravages of disease, Mr. Mitchell accepted an urgent invitation from his aunt, Mrs. E. C. Davis, and Dr. W. L. Davis to spend a few days at their home. The purpose of the Doctor, who fully realized the critical condition of his patient, was to have him where he could see him often and give him the best possible attention. Mr. Mitchell was compelled to spend most of this time in the house, but he never gave up and went to bed. On Saturday afternoon he rode down town and went to the barber to be shaved. Sunday morning he was cheerful and really seemed brighter than he had been for several days. He felt so well, in fact, that he made an engagement with Mr. N. F. Tift and Capt. R. N. Woolfolk to take a ride with them Sunday afternoon: but when they called for him a few minutes after half past 5 o'clock they found him dead. He had expired only a few minutes before their arrival. He had laid down at bout 1 o'clock to take a nap. At about half past5 o'clock Mrs. Davis went to his room and awoke him to give him some medicine. He awoke and was almost instantly seized with a convulsion. Death followed within a few minutes.
Mr. Mitchell had been a citizen of Albany since his early boyhood and was well known throughout this section. Most of his business life was spent in the book and jewelry business in which he finally became a partner, becoming a member of the old firm of Welch & Mitchell. A year or two before the death of the late Col. Nelson Tift, he became Col. Tift's secretary and assisted him in the management of his extensive private interests. After Col. Tift's death the executors of his estate entrusted Mr. Mitchell with the clerical work and details of winding up the business of the estate, in which hewas engaged up to the time of his death.
Mr. Mitchell married Miss Belle Tift, daughter of the late Col. Nelson Tift, who died about three years ago, leaving him with six children, the youngest being an infant. He was never quite like himself after the death of his wife. For a time he was completely crushed by the great blow. Mindful of his duty to his children. However, he bore the burden of his grief as best he could, but that sad, depressed expression that settled upon the man after the loss of the wife of his bosom, the mother of his children, the loving faithful companion and joy of his life, never left him. May we not hope that she has gone to her -- that he is with her in Heaven today?
Of the life and character of Mr. Mitchell it may be truly said that he was a man of strictly moral habits, entirely free from any of the vices that society has to condemn. He was warm hearted, but not demonstrative; kind and forgiving in disposition, intellectually bright, gentle and refined in speech and manner. He was faithful to every trust, and true to all the duties of an upright life.
Mr. Mitchell died in the prime of life, being only forty-three years of age.
He was a prominent Mason, and was at one time Commander of the local lodge of Knights Templar. He was also a member o the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
The parents of Mr. Mitchell died when he was quite young, and of his immediate family only one sister, Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, survives him. His eldest daughter, Miss Clara, has been making her home with Mrs. Montgomery and attending school in Rome for two years past. A telegram bearing the sad news of Mr. Mitchell's death was sent to Mrs. Montgomery, and Monday morning she wired that she and Miss Clara would reach Albany in time to attend the funeral, which took place Tuesday morning from the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Mitchell was a member.
A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends accompanied the remains to Oakview cemetery, where they were interred.
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