Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 25 February 2005

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THOMAS C. MITCHELL, farmer; P. O. Blue Ball, Butler Co.; a well-to-do farmer of Franklin Township; born in Butler Co. July 11, 1826. Is a son of Thomas and Frances (Boal) Mitchell, natives of Harrison and Lancaster Counties, Penn,, respectively. They came to Butler County in 1814. Mr. Mitchell served in the war with Great Britain which was in progress at that time. Thomas passed his early life on his father's farm. He was married, Jan. 1, 1851, to Martha E. McNeal, daughter of Lazarus and Jane McNeal ; Mrs. Mitchell was born in Butler County Sept 29,1829. This marriage was blessed with eight children, viz., William C., of Dodge Co., Neb.; Frances J., wife of George Miltenberger, of Dodge Co., Neb.; Mary C., Robert C., T. Hall, James M., Charles E. and Homer W. Mr. Mitchell owns 204 acres of well-improved land on Sec. 4, where he located in 1866; he is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are members of the Presbyterian Church of Blue Ball. Mr. Mitchell is a Republican.