Jonas A Mitchell
March 23, 1833 - Feb 21, 1916
Jonas A Mitchell was born March 23, 1833 in Temple, Franklin county, Maine. His father Jonas Mitchell (died in 1869) and mother Myra (Campbell) Mitchell were both born in Massachusetts. She was raised in New Hampshire.
He was married and a retired banker living on South Main St, Carthage, Missouri.
Per Jasper County History book: He farmed for a time and was in various kinds of businesses until 1871 when he took an interest in a large grocery and liquor house in St Louis (working as a salesman). In 1878 he removed to Carthage and bought an interest in the Bank of Carthage. He and G.A. Cassil owned the entire bank at that time, which now is considered the first bank in Carthage and now known as the Bank of America.
He had married in 1870 to Mary Ross of St Louis. They had three children, Mamie A, George C, and one deceased.
Their home was on the Victorian Home Tour: The Mitchell House - 903 S Main street - Italianate built in 1881 by J. A. Mitchell, banker. The low, hipped roof, round-headed windows, and paired brackets under the wide eaves, are typical of this style. Some other later occupants: Louis E Koken, James Luke (1920-1925), once a Board of Director of Bank of Carhage,, Walter E Carter, a later president of Bank of Carthage, and currently, Judge George M Flanigan since after WW II)
Death: He passed away on Feb 21, 1916 at the age of 82 years.
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
informant his wife.
Burial was at Park Cemetery, Carthage under the direction of Knell Undertaker Company.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS NEWSPAPER
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916
J. A. MITCHELL IS DEAD
END COMES TO PROMINENT CARTHAGE MAN THIS AFTERNOON
Was Pioneer Citizen and Long Cashier of Bank of Carthage - Nearly 79 Years Old
J. A. Mitchell, one of the most prominent citizens of Carthage and one of the leading bankers of this city, died at 2:10 o'clock this afternoon at his home at 903 South Main street, after a long illness from senility. His condition has been critical most of the time for several months.
Mr. Mitchell was born in March 1837 in Franklin county, Maine being almost 79 years old at the time of his death. His education was procured in the public schools and an academy in his native state. After putting away his text books he worked on his father's farm for a time and then was employed in various businesses until 1871, when he became a partner in a large grocery house in St. Louis, for which concern he had been a salesman for some time. He was connected with that enterprise until 1878, when he sold his interest there and came to Carthage.
He purchased an interest in Bank of Carthage with which institution he was identified until his death. He was cashier of that bank until about eight years ago, when he retired because of failing health and his advancing years. He continued as a member of the board of directors until his death. From 1870 until 1886 he and his partner, G. A. Cassil, owner of the entire stock of the bank. It was under their ownership of the institution that the bank was incorporated in 1880. Mr. Mitchell also had extensive real estate interests in this county.
In 1869 Mr. Mitchell was married to Miss Mary B. Rose, of St. Louis, who survives him. Two daughters also survive. They are Mrs. T. P. Barnett of St. Louis and Miss Julia Mitchell of this city.
The Mitchell family long has been one of the most prominent in Carthage, the members having a high place in social circles. An attractive personality and a pleasing disposition made for Mr. Mitchell a large number of friends, and these traits also were strong assets in his business career. He was a member of the Elks lodge.
Mrs. Barnett was not present when her father died and the funeral arrangements will not be made until she is heard from. None of the plans for the funeral had been made this afternoon.
February 23rd, 1916
MANY AT MITCHELL FUNERAL
G.A.R. and Elks Conduct Services Over
Body of Prominent Banker
Funeral services for J. A. Mitchell, who died Monday afternoon, were conducted this afternoon from the Mitchell residence on South Main street, with a large number of people present. Numerous floral offerings covered the casket, indicating the high esteem in which Mr. Mitchell was held.
Rev. D. W. Moore, of this city, read the scriptures and offered prayer. Members of the G.A.R. of which Mr. Mitchell was a member, conducted the ceremonies at the home, Mr. Mitchell having been a veteran of the Civil War. The members of the Elks lodge also attended the services in a body, and had charge of the last rites at the grave.
The following Elks were pallbearers: Mahlon Caffee, F. B. Williams, John O'Keefe, Harry Waters, Henry Cowgill and John McMillan. Burial was in Park Cemetery.
Out of respect to the memory of the former prominent banker the banks of the city close at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the day.
March 23, 1833 - Feb 21, 1916
Jonas A Mitchell was born March 23, 1833 in Temple, Franklin county, Maine. His father Jonas Mitchell (died in 1869) and mother Myra (Campbell) Mitchell were both born in Massachusetts. She was raised in New Hampshire.
He was married and a retired banker living on South Main St, Carthage, Missouri.
Per Jasper County History book: He farmed for a time and was in various kinds of businesses until 1871 when he took an interest in a large grocery and liquor house in St Louis (working as a salesman). In 1878 he removed to Carthage and bought an interest in the Bank of Carthage. He and G.A. Cassil owned the entire bank at that time, which now is considered the first bank in Carthage and now known as the Bank of America.
He had married in 1870 to Mary Ross of St Louis. They had three children, Mamie A, George C, and one deceased.
Their home was on the Victorian Home Tour: The Mitchell House - 903 S Main street - Italianate built in 1881 by J. A. Mitchell, banker. The low, hipped roof, round-headed windows, and paired brackets under the wide eaves, are typical of this style. Some other later occupants: Louis E Koken, James Luke (1920-1925), once a Board of Director of Bank of Carhage,, Walter E Carter, a later president of Bank of Carthage, and currently, Judge George M Flanigan since after WW II)
Death: He passed away on Feb 21, 1916 at the age of 82 years.
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
informant his wife.
Burial was at Park Cemetery, Carthage under the direction of Knell Undertaker Company.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS NEWSPAPER
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916
J. A. MITCHELL IS DEAD
END COMES TO PROMINENT CARTHAGE MAN THIS AFTERNOON
Was Pioneer Citizen and Long Cashier of Bank of Carthage - Nearly 79 Years Old
J. A. Mitchell, one of the most prominent citizens of Carthage and one of the leading bankers of this city, died at 2:10 o'clock this afternoon at his home at 903 South Main street, after a long illness from senility. His condition has been critical most of the time for several months.
Mr. Mitchell was born in March 1837 in Franklin county, Maine being almost 79 years old at the time of his death. His education was procured in the public schools and an academy in his native state. After putting away his text books he worked on his father's farm for a time and then was employed in various businesses until 1871, when he became a partner in a large grocery house in St. Louis, for which concern he had been a salesman for some time. He was connected with that enterprise until 1878, when he sold his interest there and came to Carthage.
He purchased an interest in Bank of Carthage with which institution he was identified until his death. He was cashier of that bank until about eight years ago, when he retired because of failing health and his advancing years. He continued as a member of the board of directors until his death. From 1870 until 1886 he and his partner, G. A. Cassil, owner of the entire stock of the bank. It was under their ownership of the institution that the bank was incorporated in 1880. Mr. Mitchell also had extensive real estate interests in this county.
In 1869 Mr. Mitchell was married to Miss Mary B. Rose, of St. Louis, who survives him. Two daughters also survive. They are Mrs. T. P. Barnett of St. Louis and Miss Julia Mitchell of this city.
The Mitchell family long has been one of the most prominent in Carthage, the members having a high place in social circles. An attractive personality and a pleasing disposition made for Mr. Mitchell a large number of friends, and these traits also were strong assets in his business career. He was a member of the Elks lodge.
Mrs. Barnett was not present when her father died and the funeral arrangements will not be made until she is heard from. None of the plans for the funeral had been made this afternoon.
February 23rd, 1916
MANY AT MITCHELL FUNERAL
G.A.R. and Elks Conduct Services Over
Body of Prominent Banker
Funeral services for J. A. Mitchell, who died Monday afternoon, were conducted this afternoon from the Mitchell residence on South Main street, with a large number of people present. Numerous floral offerings covered the casket, indicating the high esteem in which Mr. Mitchell was held.
Rev. D. W. Moore, of this city, read the scriptures and offered prayer. Members of the G.A.R. of which Mr. Mitchell was a member, conducted the ceremonies at the home, Mr. Mitchell having been a veteran of the Civil War. The members of the Elks lodge also attended the services in a body, and had charge of the last rites at the grave.
The following Elks were pallbearers: Mahlon Caffee, F. B. Williams, John O'Keefe, Harry Waters, Henry Cowgill and John McMillan. Burial was in Park Cemetery.
Out of respect to the memory of the former prominent banker the banks of the city close at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the day.
Jonas A Mitchell
March 23, 1833 - Feb 21, 1916
Jonas A Mitchell was born March 23, 1833 in Temple, Franklin county, Maine. His father Jonas Mitchell (died in 1869) and mother Myra (Campbell) Mitchell were both born in Massachusetts. She was raised in New Hampshire.
He was married and a retired banker living on South Main St, Carthage, Missouri.
Per Jasper County History book: He farmed for a time and was in various kinds of businesses until 1871 when he took an interest in a large grocery and liquor house in St Louis (working as a salesman). In 1878 he removed to Carthage and bought an interest in the Bank of Carthage. He and G.A. Cassil owned the entire bank at that time, which now is considered the first bank in Carthage and now known as the Bank of America.
He had married in 1870 to Mary Ross of St Louis. They had three children, Mamie A, George C, and one deceased.
Their home was on the Victorian Home Tour: The Mitchell House - 903 S Main street - Italianate built in 1881 by J. A. Mitchell, banker. The low, hipped roof, round-headed windows, and paired brackets under the wide eaves, are typical of this style. Some other later occupants: Louis E Koken, James Luke (1920-1925), once a Board of Director of Bank of Carhage,, Walter E Carter, a later president of Bank of Carthage, and currently, Judge George M Flanigan since after WW II)
Death: He passed away on Feb 21, 1916 at the age of 82 years.
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
informant his wife.
Burial was at Park Cemetery, Carthage under the direction of Knell Undertaker Company.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS NEWSPAPER
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916
J. A. MITCHELL IS DEAD
END COMES TO PROMINENT CARTHAGE MAN THIS AFTERNOON
Was Pioneer Citizen and Long Cashier of Bank of Carthage - Nearly 79 Years Old
J. A. Mitchell, one of the most prominent citizens of Carthage and one of the leading bankers of this city, died at 2:10 o'clock this afternoon at his home at 903 South Main street, after a long illness from senility. His condition has been critical most of the time for several months.
Mr. Mitchell was born in March 1837 in Franklin county, Maine being almost 79 years old at the time of his death. His education was procured in the public schools and an academy in his native state. After putting away his text books he worked on his father's farm for a time and then was employed in various businesses until 1871, when he became a partner in a large grocery house in St. Louis, for which concern he had been a salesman for some time. He was connected with that enterprise until 1878, when he sold his interest there and came to Carthage.
He purchased an interest in Bank of Carthage with which institution he was identified until his death. He was cashier of that bank until about eight years ago, when he retired because of failing health and his advancing years. He continued as a member of the board of directors until his death. From 1870 until 1886 he and his partner, G. A. Cassil, owner of the entire stock of the bank. It was under their ownership of the institution that the bank was incorporated in 1880. Mr. Mitchell also had extensive real estate interests in this county.
In 1869 Mr. Mitchell was married to Miss Mary B. Rose, of St. Louis, who survives him. Two daughters also survive. They are Mrs. T. P. Barnett of St. Louis and Miss Julia Mitchell of this city.
The Mitchell family long has been one of the most prominent in Carthage, the members having a high place in social circles. An attractive personality and a pleasing disposition made for Mr. Mitchell a large number of friends, and these traits also were strong assets in his business career. He was a member of the Elks lodge.
Mrs. Barnett was not present when her father died and the funeral arrangements will not be made until she is heard from. None of the plans for the funeral had been made this afternoon.
February 23rd, 1916
MANY AT MITCHELL FUNERAL
G.A.R. and Elks Conduct Services Over
Body of Prominent Banker
Funeral services for J. A. Mitchell, who died Monday afternoon, were conducted this afternoon from the Mitchell residence on South Main street, with a large number of people present. Numerous floral offerings covered the casket, indicating the high esteem in which Mr. Mitchell was held.
Rev. D. W. Moore, of this city, read the scriptures and offered prayer. Members of the G.A.R. of which Mr. Mitchell was a member, conducted the ceremonies at the home, Mr. Mitchell having been a veteran of the Civil War. The members of the Elks lodge also attended the services in a body, and had charge of the last rites at the grave.
The following Elks were pallbearers: Mahlon Caffee, F. B. Williams, John O'Keefe, Harry Waters, Henry Cowgill and John McMillan. Burial was in Park Cemetery.
Out of respect to the memory of the former prominent banker the banks of the city close at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the day.
March 23, 1833 - Feb 21, 1916
Jonas A Mitchell was born March 23, 1833 in Temple, Franklin county, Maine. His father Jonas Mitchell (died in 1869) and mother Myra (Campbell) Mitchell were both born in Massachusetts. She was raised in New Hampshire.
He was married and a retired banker living on South Main St, Carthage, Missouri.
Per Jasper County History book: He farmed for a time and was in various kinds of businesses until 1871 when he took an interest in a large grocery and liquor house in St Louis (working as a salesman). In 1878 he removed to Carthage and bought an interest in the Bank of Carthage. He and G.A. Cassil owned the entire bank at that time, which now is considered the first bank in Carthage and now known as the Bank of America.
He had married in 1870 to Mary Ross of St Louis. They had three children, Mamie A, George C, and one deceased.
Their home was on the Victorian Home Tour: The Mitchell House - 903 S Main street - Italianate built in 1881 by J. A. Mitchell, banker. The low, hipped roof, round-headed windows, and paired brackets under the wide eaves, are typical of this style. Some other later occupants: Louis E Koken, James Luke (1920-1925), once a Board of Director of Bank of Carhage,, Walter E Carter, a later president of Bank of Carthage, and currently, Judge George M Flanigan since after WW II)
Death: He passed away on Feb 21, 1916 at the age of 82 years.
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
informant his wife.
Burial was at Park Cemetery, Carthage under the direction of Knell Undertaker Company.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS NEWSPAPER
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916
J. A. MITCHELL IS DEAD
END COMES TO PROMINENT CARTHAGE MAN THIS AFTERNOON
Was Pioneer Citizen and Long Cashier of Bank of Carthage - Nearly 79 Years Old
J. A. Mitchell, one of the most prominent citizens of Carthage and one of the leading bankers of this city, died at 2:10 o'clock this afternoon at his home at 903 South Main street, after a long illness from senility. His condition has been critical most of the time for several months.
Mr. Mitchell was born in March 1837 in Franklin county, Maine being almost 79 years old at the time of his death. His education was procured in the public schools and an academy in his native state. After putting away his text books he worked on his father's farm for a time and then was employed in various businesses until 1871, when he became a partner in a large grocery house in St. Louis, for which concern he had been a salesman for some time. He was connected with that enterprise until 1878, when he sold his interest there and came to Carthage.
He purchased an interest in Bank of Carthage with which institution he was identified until his death. He was cashier of that bank until about eight years ago, when he retired because of failing health and his advancing years. He continued as a member of the board of directors until his death. From 1870 until 1886 he and his partner, G. A. Cassil, owner of the entire stock of the bank. It was under their ownership of the institution that the bank was incorporated in 1880. Mr. Mitchell also had extensive real estate interests in this county.
In 1869 Mr. Mitchell was married to Miss Mary B. Rose, of St. Louis, who survives him. Two daughters also survive. They are Mrs. T. P. Barnett of St. Louis and Miss Julia Mitchell of this city.
The Mitchell family long has been one of the most prominent in Carthage, the members having a high place in social circles. An attractive personality and a pleasing disposition made for Mr. Mitchell a large number of friends, and these traits also were strong assets in his business career. He was a member of the Elks lodge.
Mrs. Barnett was not present when her father died and the funeral arrangements will not be made until she is heard from. None of the plans for the funeral had been made this afternoon.
February 23rd, 1916
MANY AT MITCHELL FUNERAL
G.A.R. and Elks Conduct Services Over
Body of Prominent Banker
Funeral services for J. A. Mitchell, who died Monday afternoon, were conducted this afternoon from the Mitchell residence on South Main street, with a large number of people present. Numerous floral offerings covered the casket, indicating the high esteem in which Mr. Mitchell was held.
Rev. D. W. Moore, of this city, read the scriptures and offered prayer. Members of the G.A.R. of which Mr. Mitchell was a member, conducted the ceremonies at the home, Mr. Mitchell having been a veteran of the Civil War. The members of the Elks lodge also attended the services in a body, and had charge of the last rites at the grave.
The following Elks were pallbearers: Mahlon Caffee, F. B. Williams, John O'Keefe, Harry Waters, Henry Cowgill and John McMillan. Burial was in Park Cemetery.
Out of respect to the memory of the former prominent banker the banks of the city close at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the day.
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