Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell

M, b. 30 September 1893, d. 23 June 1979
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell was born on 30 September 1893 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell in 1919 in Mountain Camp (North), Crow's Nest. Francis was a farmer and Mary carried out home duties. Their son Augustus, a stockman, gave his address as St Aubyn; son Frank was a farmer at St Aubyn and daughter Frances Maud carried out home duties.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson between 1925 and 1926 in Mountain Camp, Crow's Nest. Francis was a farmer and Mary Ann carried out home duties. Their children Francis Matthew, a farmer and Francis Maud lived at St Auburn - most likely with their parents.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Injune. He was an engine driver.
  • At the age of 38 years, Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell married Lilah Ilene Thies, daughter of Carl Diederich (Frederick) Thies and Wilhelmine Maria Albertine (Minnie) Humberdross, on 30 September 1931 in Queensland.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell and Lilah Ilene Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1932 and 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Francis was a butcher and Lilah carried out home duties.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell and Lilah Ilene Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at 8 Gratton Street, Buranda. Frank was a railway employee.
  • On 21 July 1949, Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell was mentioned in his mother Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson's obituary. Mary Ann's obituary appeared in the Brisbane Telegraph. It read:- " Mrs. Mary Ann Mitchell, 84, who died in Toowoomba, was the wife of Mr. F. A. Mitchell, of St. Aubyn, Emu Creek, in the Crow's Nest district. She had lived in Toowoomba for many years.
    Eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gleeson, who were pioneers of the Crow's Nest district, she was known for her kindness and her hospitality. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons — Messrs. Frank (Brisbane), Gus (New Guinea) Michael, (Crows Nest), and John Mitchell (Toowoomba — and three daughters — Miss Madeline Mitchell (Toowoomba), and Mesdames R Naughton (Warwick) and G. Leadbetter (Brisbane.)"
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell and Lilah Ilene Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at 87 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba. Frank was a railway employee.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell and Lilah Ilene Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 8 Albert Street, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. He was a railway employee, their son lived with them. He was a shunter.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell and Lilah Ilene Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1963 and 1968 living at 38 Brisbane Street, Annerley.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell and Lilah Ilene Thies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1972 and 1977 living at 19 Salisbury Street, Woolloongabba.
  • Francis Matthew Luke (Frank) Mitchell died on 23 June 1979 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 85.
  • Francis was buried on 25 June 1979 in Mt Gravatt Cemetery.

Frederick James Mitchell

M, b. 1890, d. 1944
  • Frederick James Mitchell was born in 1890 in New Zealand. He was the son of Emily and Thomas John MITCHELL.
  • At the age of 30 years, Frederick James Mitchell married Annie Florence Bridgeman, daughter of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton, in 1920.
  • Frederick James Mitchell died in 1944 in New Zealand.

George Mitchell

M, b. circa 1895
  • George Mitchell was born circa 1895.
  • About in 1922 George Mitchell then began a defacto relationship with Violet Elizabeth Tidd.They had three children together.

Children of George Mitchell and Violet Elizabeth Tidd

Gretrude Ellen Mitchell

F, b. 1905, d. 1987
  • Gretrude Ellen Mitchell was born in 1905.
  • Her marriage, at 21 years, to Bertie Welsh, son of Walter Enos Welsh and Annie Pond, was registered in the December 1926 Quarter in Yeovill, Somerset Registration District.
  • Gretrude Ellen Mitchell died in 1987.

Child of Gretrude Ellen Mitchell and Bertie Welsh

Hannah Mitchell

F, b. 1775, d. March 1836
  • Hannah Mitchell was born in 1775.
  • At the age of 28 years, Hannah Mitchell married James Farr, son of James Farr and Mary Perry, on 5 September 1803 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • Hannah Mitchell died in March 1836.
  • Hannah was buried on 16 March 1836 in Merriott, Somerset.

Children of Hannah Mitchell and James Farr

Harriet Maude Mitchell

F, b. 1923, d. 1923

James Mitchell

M, b. 1812
  • James Mitchell was born in 1812 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the age of 29 years, James Mitchell married Susan Farr, daughter of John Farr and Edith Pattemore, on 23 February 1841 in Merriott, Somerset. Susan, of Church Road, was the 27 year old daughter of John Farr, a yeoman. James was a 29 year old farm gardener, son of John Metchell (deceased) also a farm gardener. He lived in Higher Street.
  • James Mitchell and Susan Farr appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. James was a 48 year old market gardener, Susan 38 living with their children Mary 10, John 8, Sarah 5 and Eliza 1. All were born Merriott.

  • James Mitchell and Susan Farr appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Merriott, Somerset. James was a 49 year old gardener, living with his 46 year old wife Susan, and children Mary 19, John 17, Sarah 14, Elizabeth 11, Richard 9, Albert 4. All born Merriott.

Jean Kirkland Mitchell

F, b. 1887, d. 27 July 1959
  • Jean Kirkland Mitchell was born in 1887.
  • At the age of 24 years, Jean Kirkland Mitchell married Percy Primmer, son of Francis Primmer and Rebecca Saywell, on 18 January 1911 in New Zealand.
  • On 29 May 1922,her husband, Percy Primmer died in Christchurch, New Zealand, at age 42.
  • Jean Kirkland Mitchell died on 27 July 1959 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Children of Jean Kirkland Mitchell and Percy Primmer

John Mitchell

M, b. 26 May 1805
  • John Mitchell was baptized on 26 May 1805 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the age of 20 years, 7 months and 22 days, John Mitchell married Elizabeth Rodgers on 17 January 1826 in Merriott, Somerset.

Child of John Mitchell and Elizabeth Rodgers

John Mitchell

M, b. 1824
  • John Mitchell was born in 1824.
  • At the age of 28 years, John Mitchell married Jane Farr, daughter of Robert Farr and Christinna Lawrence, on 19 October 1852 in Merriott, Somerset. Jane was a 22 year old spinster of Higher Street, a domestic, daughter of Robert Farr, butcher.
    William was 28 also of Higher Street, a gardener, son of John Mitchell, gardener.

John Vincent Mitchell

M, b. 20 November 1904, d. 2 October 1987
  • John Vincent Mitchell was born on 20 November 1904 in Imperial Hotel, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson.
  • John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson in 1932 in Grand Hotel, Goomeri. Francis was a licenced victualler and Mary carried out home duties. Daughters Ellen, a nurse and Florence, a waitress, Madeline, home duties and Frances Maud, home duties also lived at the hotel. Son John was a barman.
  • John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson in 1934 in Royal Hotel, Nambour. Their son John was the licensed victualler. Daughters Madeline and Marie also lived at the hotel.
  • John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson in 1936 in School of Arts Hotel, Toowoomba. Mary Ann was a hotel keeper. Their daughters Madeline and Marie carried out home duties and son John was a barman.
  • John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell in 1949 in 239 James St, Toowoomba. Their son John Vincent was a labourer.
  • On 21 July 1949, John Vincent Mitchell was mentioned in his mother Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson's obituary. Mary Ann's obituary appeared in the Brisbane Telegraph. It read:- " Mrs. Mary Ann Mitchell, 84, who died in Toowoomba, was the wife of Mr. F. A. Mitchell, of St. Aubyn, Emu Creek, in the Crow's Nest district. She had lived in Toowoomba for many years.
    Eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gleeson, who were pioneers of the Crow's Nest district, she was known for her kindness and her hospitality. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons — Messrs. Frank (Brisbane), Gus (New Guinea) Michael, (Crows Nest), and John Mitchell (Toowoomba — and three daughters — Miss Madeline Mitchell (Toowoomba), and Mesdames R Naughton (Warwick) and G. Leadbetter (Brisbane.)"
  • John Vincent Mitchell married Alice Heath Rodden circa 1950.
  • John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell in 1954 in 239 James Street, Toowoomba. His son John, a labourer and John's wife Alice lived with them.
  • John Vincent Mitchell and Alice Heath Rodden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at Wongamere, Morven. John was the station manager.
  • John Vincent Mitchell and Alice Heath Rodden appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1963 and 1968 living at Highfields Road. John was a farmer.
  • John Vincent Mitchell and Alice Heath Rodden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at 289 Tor Street, Toowoomba. He was a farmer.
  • John Vincent Mitchell and Alice Heath Rodden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at West Haldon, Greenmount. He was a farmer.
  • John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1980 living at 48 Jack Street, Toowoomba.
  • John Vincent Mitchell died on 2 October 1987 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 82.

Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell

F, b. 16 April 1901, d. 10 August 1983
  • Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell was born on 16 April 1901 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson.
  • In 1926 Madge was a member of the Toowoomba General Hospital nursing staff.
  • Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson in 1932 in Grand Hotel, Goomeri. Francis was a licenced victualler and Mary carried out home duties. Daughters Ellen, a nurse and Florence, a waitress, Madeline, home duties and Frances Maud, home duties also lived at the hotel. Son John was a barman.
  • Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell's family was involved in an accident that caused the death of Frances (Maud) Mitchell on 24 April 1933 at Meandu Creek Bridge, Nanango, Queensland. A report of the accident was published in The Brisbane Courier on her death was published on the 13 Apr 1933 - " A serious motor accident occurred on the Nanango-Kingaroy road about 10.30 a.m. to-day. Mr. F. A. Mitchell, licensee of the Grand Hotel, Goomeri, accompanied by his wife and three daughters, Misses Maude Francis, Blanche Ellen, and Marie Mitchell, were proceeding to Toowoomba to attend the wedding of Miss Blanche Mitchell, one of the occupants of the car, which had been arranged to take place in Toowoomba on Monday next. When rounding a curve approaching the Meandu Creek Bridge, about two miles from Nanango, the car appeared to continue straight on, and dashed
    over the side of the bridge, falling into a dry creek 15ft. below. A passing motorist dragged the occupants from the wreckage, and communicated with the Nanango police. Dr. P. G. M'Reddie was early on the scene, and the five injured persons were conveyed by the Kingaroy Ambulance to the Nanango Hospital. Mrs. Mitchell sustained a broken thigh, and all are suffering from severe shock and other injuries. The car was badly smashed.".
    Then on 26 April the following appeard. "The death occurred at the Nanango Hospital on Monday last of Miss Maude Mitchell, following a motor accident on the Kingaroy Road, in which her mother and sister were also seriously injured. The late Miss Mitchell was a native of Crow's Nest, but for the past four years had resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Mitchell, of the Grand Hotel, Goomeri. Deceased was a popular member of the younger set, and she will be mourned by a large circle of friends in the Darling Downs and Goomeri districts. A sad feature of her death was that the accident occurred when the family was motoring to Toowoomba to attend the wedding of Miss Blanche Mitchell to Mr. Ray Norton (sic) of Allora. "
  • Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson in 1934 in Royal Hotel, Nambour. Their son John was the licensed victualler. Daughters Madeline and Marie also lived at the hotel.
  • Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1939 living at 39 Ellen Street, Woody Point. She was a trained nurse.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at 239 James Street, Toowoomba. She lived with her parents and carried out home duties.
  • On 21 July 1949, Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell was mentioned in her mother Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson's obituary. Mary Ann's obituary appeared in the Brisbane Telegraph. It read:- " Mrs. Mary Ann Mitchell, 84, who died in Toowoomba, was the wife of Mr. F. A. Mitchell, of St. Aubyn, Emu Creek, in the Crow's Nest district. She had lived in Toowoomba for many years.
    Eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gleeson, who were pioneers of the Crow's Nest district, she was known for her kindness and her hospitality. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons — Messrs. Frank (Brisbane), Gus (New Guinea) Michael, (Crows Nest), and John Mitchell (Toowoomba — and three daughters — Miss Madeline Mitchell (Toowoomba), and Mesdames R Naughton (Warwick) and G. Leadbetter (Brisbane.)"
  • Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 239 James Street, Toowoomba. She carried out home duties.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at 39 Ellen Street, Woody Point. She was a trained nurse.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1980 living at North Street, Toowoomba.
  • Madeline Jane (Madge) Mitchell died on 10 August 1983 in Queensland at age 82.
  • Madeline was buried on 12 August 1983 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Marjorie Sybil Mitchell

F, b. 2 October 1912, d. 3 June 2002

Mary Mitchell

F, b. circa 1800
  • Mary Mitchell was born circa 1800.
  • Mary Mitchell married Sampson Eason on 28 March 1824 in Merriott, Somerset. Sampson had a number of occupations - gardener, labourer, fruiterer and trantor.

Children of Mary Mitchell and Sampson Eason

Mary Mitchell

F, b. circa 1830
  • Mary Mitchell was born circa 1830.
  • Mary Mitchell married Charles Castree circa 1875.

Children of Mary Mitchell and Charles Castree

Mary (May) Mitchell

F, b. 6 April 1897, d. 10 June 1972
  • Mary (May) Mitchell was born on 6 April 1897 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William John Mitchell and Rhoda Garrett.
  • Mary (May) Mitchell died on 10 June 1972 at age 75.

Mary Ladner Mitchell

F, b. 30 September 1860, d. 21 July 1935
  • Mary Ladner Mitchell was born on 30 September 1860 in Gorran, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of William (Luke) Mitchell and Mary Jolly.
  • Mary Ladner Mitchell's birth was registered in the St Austell, Cornwall Registration District in the December 1860 Quarter.
  • She was baptized on 4 April 1861 in Gorran Height Lanes Wesleyan Chapel.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Ladner Mitchell was living in the household of William (Luke) Mitchell and Mary Jolly in Church Town, Gorran, Cornwall. William 39, born Gorran a grocer & draper lived with his wife Mary 42, born Plymouth, Devon and children Bessie J, 14, an assistant, William J 12, scholar, Mary 10 scholar and Francis 8 a scholar. All the children were born in Gorran. William's mother Jane Mitchell, a 68 year old widow born St Austell also lived with the family.

  • Mary Ladner Mitchell and Mary Jolly immigrated to Queensland on 19 October 1876. Mary 48, and her daughter Mary 15, travelled on the Sepia. Her husband William and sons John and Francis had travelled to Queensland in 1874.
  • At the age of 25 years, Mary Ladner Mitchell married Thomas Chigwin Ladner in 1886 in Queensland. The marriage took place at the home of her parents at Lestleigh Vale Crows Nest.
  • Mary Ladner Mitchell died on 21 July 1935 in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 74.

Nicholas Mitchell

M, b. circa 1800
  • Nicholas Mitchell was born circa 1800.

Child of Nicholas Mitchell

Olive Elsie Jane Mitchell

F, b. 6 June 1899, d. 27 March 1958
  • Olive Elsie Jane Mitchell was born on 6 June 1899 in Crows Nest, Queensland. Her birth registration shows Esther Jane, school enrollment Olive.
  • She was the daughter of William John Mitchell and Rhoda Garrett.
  • Olive Elsie Jane Mitchell commenced school on 12 February 1907 at Pinelands State School. She was 7 years old. Her father William was a farmer at Pinelands at the time.
  • At the age of 23 years, 3 months and 6 days, Olive Elsie Jane Mitchell married Leslie Roy Hambly on 12 September 1922 in Queensland. After their marriage the couple moved to Sydney.
  • Olive Elsie Jane Mitchell died on 27 March 1958 in Penrith, New South Wales, at age 58.
  • Olive was buried in Rookwood Necropolis, Rookwood.

Rhoda Irene Mitchell

F, b. 5 June 1907, d. 27 September 1996
  • Rhoda Irene Mitchell was born on 5 June 1907 in Crows Nest, Queensland. She was a twin to Ruth Edna.
  • She was the daughter of William John Mitchell and Rhoda Garrett.
  • At the age of 18 years, Rhoda Irene Mitchell married Henry Birrer, son of Adolf Birrer and Esther Tedford, in 1926 in Queensland. They lived in the Nanango district.
  • In 1954,her husband, Henry Birrer died in Queensland.
  • Rhoda Irene Mitchell died on 27 September 1996 at age 89.
  • Rhoda was buried in Albany Creek Memorial Park.

Ruth Edna Mitchell

F, b. 5 June 1907

Sarah Mary Theresa (May) Mitchell

F, b. 12 January 1895, d. 1 October 1908
  • Sarah Mary Theresa (May) Mitchell was born on 12 January 1895 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson.
  • Sarah Mary Theresa (May) Mitchell died on 1 October 1908 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 13. The following article appeared in the Darling Downs Gazette on 3 October 1908:- "The death of May Mitchell, aged 14 took place this afternoon. It appears that the deceased, who was not feeling well, was brought into town yesterday, and seemed fairly well until toward evening when she grew delirious and was nearly continuously so up to the end. Dr Overend was in attendance, but the case was beyond relief and death was due to brain fever and heart failure Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are amongst the oldest residents of this district and much sympathy is expressed for them in their bereavement”.
  • Sarah was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. RC1-00J-0005. The cemetery records show her as May Mitchell. She is buried next to her bother Cecil.

Stanley C Mitchell

M, b. circa 1890

Sylvia Grace Mitchell

F, b. 9 July 1929, d. 12 March 2013
  • Sylvia Grace Mitchell was born on 9 July 1929 in Toowoomba.
  • She was the daughter of William John Vincent Mitchell and Hannah (Eliza) Emmerson.
  • Sylvia Grace Mitchell died on 12 March 2013 at age 83.
  • Sylvia was buried in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. METH1 - 004 - 0008. She is buried with her sister Valerie, and brothers William John who died at the age of 6 days, and another brother who was stillborn.

Thomas Mitchell

M, b. circa 1777
  • Thomas Mitchell was born circa 1777 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Thomas Mitchell married Margaret Willis circa 1800.
  • Thomas Mitchell and Margaret Willis appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Sockerty, Merriott, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 74 year old pauper, living with his wife Margaret 69, and their son Robert 17, an agricultural labourer. Elizabeth Hooper a 23 year old married lodger, who worked as a glover and her two children Sarah aged 3 and Mary aged 1 were also lodging with the family.

Child of Thomas Mitchell and Margaret Willis

Valerie June Mitchell

F, b. 27 February 1928, d. 21 November 2001
  • Valerie June Mitchell was born on 27 February 1928 in Toowoomba.
  • She was the daughter of William John Vincent Mitchell and Hannah (Eliza) Emmerson.
  • At the age of 34 years, 5 months and 22 days, Valerie June Mitchell married Stanley Gatward on 18 August 1962 in Sydney. There was one son.
  • At the age of 39 years, Valerie June Mitchell married Ron Anderson in 1968 in Brisbane.
  • Valerie June Mitchell died on 21 November 2001 in Brisbane at age 73.
  • Valerie was buried in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. METH1 - 004 - 0008. She is buried with her sister Sylvia, and brothers William John who died at the age of 6 days, and another brother who was stillborn.

Vivian Trelawney Mitchell

M, b. 30 September 1909, d. 3 January 1911
  • Vivian Trelawney Mitchell was born on 30 September 1909 in Nanango, Queensland. She was a twin to Constance.
  • He was the son of William John Mitchell and Rhoda Garrett.
  • Vivian Trelawney Mitchell died on 3 January 1911 in Queensland at age 1.

William Mitchell

M, b. 1850
  • William Mitchell was born in 1850.
  • At the age of 47 years, William Mitchell married Emma Farr, daughter of Joseph Farr and Jane Eason, on 25 March 1897. Emma was the 23 year old daughter of Joseph Farr, labourer. William was the 27 year old son of William Mitchell (deceased) Both were market gardeners.

William (Luke) Mitchell

M, b. 19 February 1832, d. 21 July 1925
  • William (Luke) Mitchell was born on 19 February 1832 in St Gorran, Cornwall, England. He was the son of William Mitchell and Jane Luke.
  • His marriage, at 24 years and 3 months, to Mary Jolly was registered in the June 1856 Quarter in St Austell, Cornwall Registration District.
  • William (Luke) Mitchell and Mary Jolly appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Church Town, Gorran, Cornwall. William 39, born Gorran a grocer & draper lived with his wife Mary 42, born Plymouth, Devon and children Bessie J, 14, an assistant, William J 12, scholar, Mary 10 scholar and Francis 8 a scholar. All the children were born in Gorran. William's mother Jane Mitchell, a 68 year old widow born St Austell also lived with the family.

  • William (Luke) Mitchell immigrated to Maryborough, Queensland, on 9 October 1874. William arrived on the Great Queensland with his two sons John 15 and Francis 11. His wife Mary and daughter Mary arrived two years later on the Sepia.
  • He enrolled his son Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1875.
  • William John Mitchell and William (Luke) Mitchell selected land in June 1875 in Crow's Nest Their blocks were 320 acres each, side by side opposite Old Woman's Hut Creek, about 3 miles from what was to become Crow's Nest town.
  • He. On 10 Nov 1880a fund raising event was held for the ensuing the newly built Perseverance Primitive Methodist Church, which cost £41, excluding gratuitous labour, was opened free of debt. Joseph Cossart acted as steward for the meeting which was chaired by Rev Thomas Thatcher, and attended by Mr Munro, Mr Littleton, Mr Mitchell, Mr Stone, and Mr Merritt. A special thanks went to William Gunter.
  • On 7 June 1895,his wife, Mary Jolly died in Queensland. According to William's obituary, Mary was killed by a falling tree.
  • William (Luke) Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at "Nothhorton", Crow's Nest. He was a farmer. His son William John farmed at Crow's Nest.
  • Around 1924 Lawrence Middleton purchased land from William Mitchell. The land was opposite Old Woman's Hut Creek.
  • William (Luke) Mitchell died on 21 July 1925 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 93.
  • On 3 August 1925 William (Luke) Mitchell's obituary appeared in Williams obituary was printed in The Brisbane Courier. It read:- "One of the first settlers of the Crow's Nest district, in the person of Mr. William Luke Mitchell, passed away at Brisbane on July 21 at the age of 91. Deceased was born in Cornwall in the year 1831, and first visited Australia in the '50's. The ship in which he travelled was filled with men going to the newly discovered gold fields in Victoria. His ship carried guns, and on nearing Melbourne a salute was fired. This greatly alarmed the inhabitants of the city, who thought a Russian warship was about to attack them. Melbourne had been almost deserted for some months prior to the late Mr. Mitchell's arrival, practically every male having rushed to the diggings. After a short stay in the city he went to the diggings, and was fairly lucky, but it was not long before he returned to England and "bought a soft goods business in Cornwall. Ill-health at last compelled him to seek a warmer climent, and in the year 1874 he, in company with his two sons, came to Australia. His wife and one daughter followed him two years later, However, one daughter, who was already married, remained in the Old Country. Immediately upon his arrival he selected land at the Old Woman's Hut, about three miles from where the town of Crow's Nest now stands. Part of the late Mr. Mitchell's selection is now owned by Mr. Middleton. Deceased's son John, took up a selection adjoining his father's. John Mitchell still owns this block, and is, after many years' absence, again residing on the old homestead. Until the year 1883 the deceased raised sheep, but dingoes were such a menace that he was compelled to give up this line. He then took to cattle raising and agriculture. In the year 1885 he made a trip to England, and when he returned he brought with him the most up-to-date farm machinery procurable at that time. In common with the other old settlers, the late Mr. Mitchell suffered heavily through droughts, bush fires, and floods. In the year 1893 he contested the Aubigny seat for the Liberal cause, but was defeated. He suffered the loss of his wife, who was killed, at the age of 67, by a falling tree in the year 1898. Shortly afterwards the late Mr. Mitchell opened a general store in a building on the site of the present Crow's Nest post office, which he carried on until 1903. He then went to Brisbane, and later married a widow (Mrs Bashford), who is still alive. Deceased is survived by two sons, two daughters, twenty-five grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren". It read:- (an unknown value.)
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Luke and Mary's names were amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to Luke and Mary Mitchell - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of William (Luke) Mitchell and Mary Jolly

William Christopher Mitchell

M, b. 15 May 1881, d. 12 June 1919