Robert J. Mitchell

Notes:

Hughey P. Mitchell, b in Fla. in 1803, d in Newton County, Texas Ap 27, 1862. He moved to Texas prior to 1845, and settled on the Brazos, but later moved to The Survey, in Newton County, where he rec.'d a land grant. He and his wife Elizabeth were the parents of Robert J. Mitchell (1839-1900) who m Amelia Cade. Robert Mitchell also lived on The Survey, and served Newton County as Tax Assessor for several years (White and Toole, p 67). Newton County Historical Committee, "Glimpses of Newton County History," (Nortex Press, Burnet, Texas, c. 1982) has a similar biography, noting that Robert J. Mitchell, the third son of Hughey P. , married Amelia Cade. He served as tax assessor of Newton County. He was a cripple all his life because of a still leg. Siblings of Robert were William A., Thomas J., and Mary, along with one other daughter who was not listed. (pp. 146-147)

Family/Spouse: Amelia Cade. Amelia was born on 1 Dec 1847 in Georgia; died on 5 Sep 1930 in Newton County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alma Elizabeth Mitchell was born on 28 Aug 1878; died on 28 Oct 1943 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas.