Justus
MITCHELL
(b.
8 September 1754
,
Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
24 September 1806
,
New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
)
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Justus MITCHELL was born 8 September 1754 in Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Justus MITCHELL was the child of Asahel MITCHELL and Olive ROOTSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Justus married Martha SHERMAN 7 September 1780 in Norwalk, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Martha SHERMAN was born 8 December 1758 in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA. Martha died 24 October 1829 in White Plains, New York, USA. Martha was the child of Josiah SHERMAN and Martha MINOT.
Justus MITCHELL died 24 September 1806 in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA.
Fourth pastor of the Congregational Church of New Canaan
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Justus MITCHELL was a Reverend.
Justus MITCHELL was a Reverend.
Family and Children of Justus MITCHELL
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Martha SHERMAN-- Date: 7 September 1780 Place: Norwalk, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Martha SHERMAN was the child of Josiah SHERMAN and Martha MINOT
Children of Justus MITCHELL and Martha SHERMAN:
Elizabeth MITCHELL (b.28 August 1780, Woodbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 10 June 1825, White Plains, New York, USA)
m. Charles THOMPSON 1 November 1801 in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Sherman MITCHELL (b.2 July 1782, Woodbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. abt. 1823, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA)
m. Hannah FITCH 1805 in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Minot Sherman MITCHELL (b.24 September 1784, New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 20 February 1862, White Plains, New York, USA)
m. Elizabeth Leeds SILLIMAN 3 December 1806
Chauncey Root MITCHELL (b.25 June 1786, New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 15 February 1814, Delhi, New York, USA)
m. Anna Mcarthur JOHNSTON 1807 in , New York, USA
Martha SHERMAN-- Date: 7 September 1780 Place: Norwalk, Crown Colony of Connecticut Martha SHERMAN was the child of Josiah SHERMAN and Martha MINOT
Children of Justus MITCHELL and Martha SHERMAN:
Elizabeth MITCHELL (b.28 August 1780, Woodbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 10 June 1825, White Plains, New York, USA)m. Charles THOMPSON 1 November 1801 in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Sherman MITCHELL (b.2 July 1782, Woodbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. abt. 1823, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA)m. Hannah FITCH 1805 in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Minot Sherman MITCHELL (b.24 September 1784, New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 20 February 1862, White Plains, New York, USA)m. Elizabeth Leeds SILLIMAN 3 December 1806
Chauncey Root MITCHELL (b.25 June 1786, New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut d. 15 February 1814, Delhi, New York, USA)m. Anna Mcarthur JOHNSTON 1807 in , New York, USA
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1754 Birth 8 September 1754
Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Biography
'Rev. Justus Mitchell graduated at Yale College in the class of 1766, and was ordained by the Litchfield Association. He was appointed minister to the church at Ridgefield in 1779, and left there in 1782 for the church at New Canaan. The Rev. James S. Hoyt, D.D. thus speaks of his ministry in an address delivered June 20, 1883'
'Mr. Mitchell entered upon his labors here at the age of 28 years. He was endowed and equipped for whatever work offered itself to him. He was settled on $625, with an annual salary of $187.50. He was predominantly the educational minister, and to him this community owes a debt of gratitude which it can never estimate. Of him must we often speak during this period of twenty-three years. Nothing good occurred without him. It was a period when a good minister had not merely some and even great influence, but almost unlimited authority in all affairs of the community. For seventeen years in the last, and six years in this century, he was Pastor. One hundred and ...Read MORE...
'Rev. Justus Mitchell graduated at Yale College in the class of 1766, and was ordained by the Litchfield Association. He was appointed minister to the church at Ridgefield in 1779, and left there in 1782 for the church at New Canaan. The Rev. James S. Hoyt, D.D. thus speaks of his ministry in an address delivered June 20, 1883'
'Mr. Mitchell entered upon his labors here at the age of 28 years. He was endowed and equipped for whatever work offered itself to him. He was settled on $625, with an annual salary of $187.50. He was predominantly the educational minister, and to him this community owes a debt of gratitude which it can never estimate. Of him must we often speak during this period of twenty-three years. Nothing good occurred without him. It was a period when a good minister had not merely some and even great influence, but almost unlimited authority in all affairs of the community. For seventeen years in the last, and six years in this century, he was Pastor. One hundred and ...Read MORE...
1780 Marriage / PartnerJustus MITCHELL and Martha SHERMAN 7 September 1780, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA (Rowayton) (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk)
He was 26 years old.
1780 Birth of ChildElizabeth MITCHELL was born 28 August 1780, Woodbury, Connecticut, USA (Hotchkissville)
Justus was 25 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildSherman MITCHELL was born 2 July 1782, Woodbury, Connecticut, USA (Hotchkissville)
Justus was 27 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Birth of ChildMinot Sherman MITCHELL was born 24 September 1784, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Justus was 30 years old.
1786 Birth of ChildChauncey Root MITCHELL was born 25 June 1786, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Justus was 31 years old.
1801 Marriage of ChildElizabeth MITCHELL married 1 November 1801, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA to Charles THOMPSON
1806 Death
Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934
name: Reverend Justus Mitchell
gender: Male
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death date: 24 Feb 1806
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age: 51
birth date: 1755
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indexing project (batch) number: B03743-5
system origin: Connecticut-EASy
source film number: 3349
reference number: 49
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Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934
name: Reverend Justus Mitchell
gender: Male
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death date: 24 Feb 1806
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age: 51
birth date: 1755
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indexing project (batch) number: B03743-5
system origin: Connecticut-EASy
source film number: 3349
reference number: 49
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Grave
In memory of the Rev. Justus Mitchell, A. M., V. D. M., pastor of the Church of Christ in New Canaan, who died suddenly in the hour of sleep, 24lh Sept. A. D. 1806, in the 52d year of his age, and 25th of his ministry. In his death was lost to his consort an affectionate and beloved husband ; to his children a kind revered parent, counsellor and guide; to his flock a faithful, learned and venerated pastor; to the Church of Christ a bright ornament and example; to the poor a liberal benefactor ; to the disconsolate a comforter and friend.
In doctrine uncorrupt, in language plain,
And plain in manner, decent, solemn, chaste,
Affectionate in look, and much impress'd,
By him the violated law spoke out
Its thunders; and by him in strains as sweet
As angel's use, the gospel whisper'd peace.
Lakeview Cemetery New Canaan Fairfield County Connecticut, USA Plot: C-16
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Justus is buried at: Lakeview Cemetery New Canaan Fairfield County Connecticut, USA Plot: C-16
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