John Grunwell Mitchell - Revision history

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   of the rafters. He was between 40 and 50 years of age, and was at lodgings. The Jury returned a ver-
   dict "That deceased committed suicide whilst in an unsound state of mind."
 In 1881 he was living in Fulbourn, the census doesn't give the exact address, just listing it as Church Street. However it is between "The Hall" and William Knights house on Church Street, and then "The Harrow" and then Apthorpe Street (which misses out a lot of places). Other evidence suggests it might be 1 High Street, but it's still circumstantial (the High Street used to be called Church Street).

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	WANTED.- MILLER must be good Stone Dresser.- Apply J.G. Mitchell, Fulbourn, Cambs.		WANTED.- MILLER must be good Stone Dresser.- Apply J.G. Mitchell, Fulbourn, Cambs.

	In Kelly's Directory of 1883, in the Coal Merchants ~~section~~ it lists "Mitchell John, jun. Fulbourn, Cambridge.		In Kelly's Directory of 1883, in both the "Coal Merchants" and "Corn & Flour Merchants" sections it lists "Mitchell John, jun. Fulbourn, Cambridge.

	== Bankruptcy - 1883 ==		== Bankruptcy - 1883 ==

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 He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.
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   of the rafters. He was between 40 and 50 years of age, and was at lodgings. The Jury returned a ver-
   dict "That deceased committed suicide whilst in an unsound state of mind."
 In 1881 he was living in Fulbourn, the census doesn't give the exact address, just listing it as Church Street. However it is between "The Hall" and William Knights house on Church Street, and then "The Harrow" and then Apthorpe Street (which misses out a lot of places). Other evidence suggests it might be 1 High Street, but it's still circumstantial (the High Street used to be called Church Street).
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   WANTED.- MILLER must be good Stone Dresser.- Apply J.G. Mitchell, Fulbourn, Cambs.
-== Bankruptcy ==
+In Kelly's Directory of 1883, in the Coal Merchants section it lists "Mitchell John, jun. Fulbourn, Cambridge.
 On the 30th January 1883 he was starting liquidation:

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	John Grunwell Mitchell was born in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire (near March) in 1839.		John Grunwell Mitchell was born in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire (near March) in 1839.

	== Marriage ==		== Marriage - 1860 ==

	He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.		He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.

			== 1871 onwards ==

	On the 13th May, 17th June, 1st July, 5th August and 19th August 1871, John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:		On the 13th May, 17th June, 1st July, 5th August and 19th August 1871, John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:
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	inst., the property of Mr. J. G. Mitchell, merchant, of the same place. The case was clearly proved by p.c.		inst., the property of Mr. J. G. Mitchell, merchant, of the same place. The case was clearly proved by p.c.
	Jacklin, and she was sentences to 14 days' imprisonment.		Jacklin, and she was sentences to 14 days' imprisonment.

			In 1879 Kelly's Directory lists "Mitchell Jhn. Grunwell, corn&coal mer" in Fulbourn, and under "Coal Merchants" and "Corn and Flour Merchants" he is listed as being in Balsham, Cambridge; & Fulbourn.

	In 1879 John was a witness at an inquest, written in the Bury Free Press, 12th July 1879:		In 1879 John was a witness at an inquest, written in the Bury Free Press, 12th July 1879:

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   inst., the property of Mr. J. G. Mitchell, merchant, of the same place. The case was clearly proved by p.c.
   Jacklin, and she was sentences to 14 days' imprisonment.
 == Children ==

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	He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.		He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.

	On the 13th May, 17th June ~~and~~ 1st July 1871, John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:		On the 13th May, 17th June, 1st July, 5th August and 19th August 1871, John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:
	FULBOURN		FULBOURN
	To Let,		To Let,
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	In 26th February 1870 it was reported that a Charles Hancock French was bankrupt to the tune of £6,164, as part of that examination "the bankrupt stated that he had borrowed £300 of Mr. Mitchell, corn merchant, of Balsham, for which he believed he had paid £900 as interest in the course of two years!"		In 26th February 1870 it was reported that a Charles Hancock French was bankrupt to the tune of £6,164, as part of that examination "the bankrupt stated that he had borrowed £300 of Mr. Mitchell, corn merchant, of Balsham, for which he believed he had paid £900 as interest in the course of two years!"

			On the 9th February 1878:
			Amelia Bradford, married woman of Fulbourn, was brought up, under remand, charged with stealing a
			quantity of coals, of the value of fourpence, from the coal yard at Fulbourn Station, at 5:30 a.m. on the 2nd
			inst., the property of Mr. J. G. Mitchell, merchant, of the same place. The case was clearly proved by p.c.
			Jacklin, and she was sentences to 14 days' imprisonment.

	== Children ==		== Children ==

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	He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.		He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.

	On the 13th May ~~and~~ 17th June 1871, John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:		On the 13th May, 17th June and 1st July 1871, John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:
	FULBOURN		FULBOURN
	To Let,		To Let,

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	He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.		He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.

	On the 13th May 1871 John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:		On the 13th May and 17th June 1871, John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:
	FULBOURN		FULBOURN
	To Let,		To Let,

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	walk from the railways station, and four miles from Cambridge.		walk from the railways station, and four miles from Cambridge.
	For particulars enquire of J.G.MITCHELL. Balsham.		For particulars enquire of J.G.MITCHELL. Balsham.

			The description might match 1 High Street, but there are a couple of discrepancies - it might not have had ten rooms, and it's more like 10 minutes' walk from the station.

	In 26th February 1870 it was reported that a Charles Hancock French was bankrupt to the tune of £6,164, as part of that examination "the bankrupt stated that he had borrowed £300 of Mr. Mitchell, corn merchant, of Balsham, for which he believed he had paid £900 as interest in the course of two years!"		In 26th February 1870 it was reported that a Charles Hancock French was bankrupt to the tune of £6,164, as part of that examination "the bankrupt stated that he had borrowed £300 of Mr. Mitchell, corn merchant, of Balsham, for which he believed he had paid £900 as interest in the course of two years!"

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	He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.		He married Eliza Tompkins in 1860, she was baptised on the 25th December 1836, and her parents were James Tompkins and Mary Anne Tompkins.

			On the 13th May 1871 John was trying to let a house in Fulbourn, in the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 13th May 1871:
			FULBOURN
			To Let,
			A TEN ROOMED HOUSE, with Garden, Stable, and Coach-house, very pleasantly situated, with immediate possession; five minutes'
			walk from the railways station, and four miles from Cambridge.
			For particulars enquire of J.G.MITCHELL. Balsham.

			In 26th February 1870 it was reported that a Charles Hancock French was bankrupt to the tune of £6,164, as part of that examination "the bankrupt stated that he had borrowed £300 of Mr. Mitchell, corn merchant, of Balsham, for which he believed he had paid £900 as interest in the course of two years!"

	== Children ==		== Children ==