Robert A. “Bob” Mitchell was the second child of Robert Ancil Mitchell, Sr. (1818-1884) and Anna “Laura” (Holcolm) Mitchell (1839-1925). He was born on Eighteen Mile Creek Road near Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia not far from the Mason County line. Bob’s siblings were: Rose Altha “Ella” (Mitchell) Hayes (1865-1942), Emma Ann (Mitchell) Hayes (1871-1949), and Calvin Mitchell (1873-1874). Bob’s father and mother were married in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio on 4 Oct 1864.
Bob’s father, Robert Ancil Mitchell, Sr. (b. in Pennsylvania) married twice. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. first married, Mary Galliper (b.1818). Mary Galliper was born in Ireland and married about 1841 (in Pennsylvania). Their first child, Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842) in Pennsylvania. Between 1842 and 1845 the Mitchell family moved to Ohio. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr., family is found in the 1850 and 1860 Gallia County, Ohio Federal Censuses. Robert’s younger brother, Samuel Mitchell (b.1830) and his wife, Susanah Mitchell (b.1831) are also found living in the 1850 household of Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. The 1860 Federal Census lists Robert’s first wife, Mary as still living. Mary Galliper passed away between 1860 and 1864. Robert A. Mitchell re-married in 1864. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. and Mary (Galliper) Mitchell were the parents of: Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842), John M. Mitchell (1846-1932), Mary Margaret [or Margaret Mary] (Mitchell) Saunders (b.1847) and Efphemy (Mitchell) Martin (1852-1933). Note- John M. Mitchell death certificate lists his mother’s maiden name as Mary Galliper.
On 15 Jun 1889, Robert A. "Bob" Mitchell, Jr. married Willie Bertha Knapp at Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia. Willie Knapp was the daughter of Franklin Knapp (a/k/a Ben Franklin Knapp or Frank Knapp) and Eliza "Jane" Gearhart.
Bob and Willie (Knapp) Mitchell were the parents of five children: Laura Jane (Mitchell) Barnett (1890-1951), John Calvin “Tab” Mitchell (1892-1968), Altha Rose “Didd” (Mitchell) Roseberry (1894-1932), Hope Naomi "Hopie" (Mitchell) Lanier (1899-1967) and Ancil "Abner" Mitchell (1901-1998).
Biography submitted by Find A Grave Contributor iamCorey (#48092267).
The account of how Bob Mitchell
lost his hand,
written by grandson, Roland E. Barnette, 1989. (see Roland’s memorial at Find A Grave Memorial# 181513554)
One spring morning I went to visit my grandparents. Granddad had been plowing the garden and I noticed a piece of metal laying on top of a post. I picked it up and saw that it was the breech of a muzzle-loaded shot gun that had obviously been blown apart. I began to question granddad about this object and then he told me the story about losing his arm. It happened in 1913. Everyone had gone out somewhere one day, except for granddad and his daughter, Hopie, my aunt. Granddad noticed a chicken hawk flying over just looking for a chance to swoop down and snatch a chicken. Granddad went into the house to get his shot gun, not thinking nor even knowing at the time that his son Tab, had already loaded the gun and tamped with a load of new powder. Granddad tamped another load of black powder on top of the other unknown load. He went outside, took careful aim, and pulled the trigger. Just as he did, there was a terrible explosion. The gun blew apart and tore granddad's hand off at the right wrist. It became a very tricky situation there for awhile. With granddad's cool head and quick thinking, he and Aunt Hopie got a tourniquet on his arm. Aunt Hopie mounted a fast horse and rode twelve miles to get a doctor. Granddad survived the ordeal, just barely. There wasn't any such thing as rehabilitation services or any such assistance back then. He had a farm to tend and chores to do even though he had no right hand. He was a clever and inventive man, and he created a number of clamps, hooks and other gadgets so his right arm and hand would have optimum use.
Bob’s father, Robert Ancil Mitchell, Sr. (b. in Pennsylvania) married twice. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. first married, Mary Galliper (b.1818). Mary Galliper was born in Ireland and married about 1841 (in Pennsylvania). Their first child, Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842) in Pennsylvania. Between 1842 and 1845 the Mitchell family moved to Ohio. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr., family is found in the 1850 and 1860 Gallia County, Ohio Federal Censuses. Robert’s younger brother, Samuel Mitchell (b.1830) and his wife, Susanah Mitchell (b.1831) are also found living in the 1850 household of Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. The 1860 Federal Census lists Robert’s first wife, Mary as still living. Mary Galliper passed away between 1860 and 1864. Robert A. Mitchell re-married in 1864. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. and Mary (Galliper) Mitchell were the parents of: Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842), John M. Mitchell (1846-1932), Mary Margaret [or Margaret Mary] (Mitchell) Saunders (b.1847) and Efphemy (Mitchell) Martin (1852-1933). Note- John M. Mitchell death certificate lists his mother’s maiden name as Mary Galliper.
On 15 Jun 1889, Robert A. "Bob" Mitchell, Jr. married Willie Bertha Knapp at Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia. Willie Knapp was the daughter of Franklin Knapp (a/k/a Ben Franklin Knapp or Frank Knapp) and Eliza "Jane" Gearhart.
Bob and Willie (Knapp) Mitchell were the parents of five children: Laura Jane (Mitchell) Barnett (1890-1951), John Calvin “Tab” Mitchell (1892-1968), Altha Rose “Didd” (Mitchell) Roseberry (1894-1932), Hope Naomi "Hopie" (Mitchell) Lanier (1899-1967) and Ancil "Abner" Mitchell (1901-1998).
Biography submitted by Find A Grave Contributor iamCorey (#48092267).
The account of how Bob Mitchell
lost his hand,
written by grandson, Roland E. Barnette, 1989. (see Roland’s memorial at Find A Grave Memorial# 181513554)
One spring morning I went to visit my grandparents. Granddad had been plowing the garden and I noticed a piece of metal laying on top of a post. I picked it up and saw that it was the breech of a muzzle-loaded shot gun that had obviously been blown apart. I began to question granddad about this object and then he told me the story about losing his arm. It happened in 1913. Everyone had gone out somewhere one day, except for granddad and his daughter, Hopie, my aunt. Granddad noticed a chicken hawk flying over just looking for a chance to swoop down and snatch a chicken. Granddad went into the house to get his shot gun, not thinking nor even knowing at the time that his son Tab, had already loaded the gun and tamped with a load of new powder. Granddad tamped another load of black powder on top of the other unknown load. He went outside, took careful aim, and pulled the trigger. Just as he did, there was a terrible explosion. The gun blew apart and tore granddad's hand off at the right wrist. It became a very tricky situation there for awhile. With granddad's cool head and quick thinking, he and Aunt Hopie got a tourniquet on his arm. Aunt Hopie mounted a fast horse and rode twelve miles to get a doctor. Granddad survived the ordeal, just barely. There wasn't any such thing as rehabilitation services or any such assistance back then. He had a farm to tend and chores to do even though he had no right hand. He was a clever and inventive man, and he created a number of clamps, hooks and other gadgets so his right arm and hand would have optimum use.
Robert A. “Bob” Mitchell was the second child of Robert Ancil Mitchell, Sr. (1818-1884) and Anna “Laura” (Holcolm) Mitchell (1839-1925). He was born on Eighteen Mile Creek Road near Buffalo, Putnam County, West Virginia not far from the Mason County line. Bob’s siblings were: Rose Altha “Ella” (Mitchell) Hayes (1865-1942), Emma Ann (Mitchell) Hayes (1871-1949), and Calvin Mitchell (1873-1874). Bob’s father and mother were married in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio on 4 Oct 1864.
Bob’s father, Robert Ancil Mitchell, Sr. (b. in Pennsylvania) married twice. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. first married, Mary Galliper (b.1818). Mary Galliper was born in Ireland and married about 1841 (in Pennsylvania). Their first child, Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842) in Pennsylvania. Between 1842 and 1845 the Mitchell family moved to Ohio. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr., family is found in the 1850 and 1860 Gallia County, Ohio Federal Censuses. Robert’s younger brother, Samuel Mitchell (b.1830) and his wife, Susanah Mitchell (b.1831) are also found living in the 1850 household of Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. The 1860 Federal Census lists Robert’s first wife, Mary as still living. Mary Galliper passed away between 1860 and 1864. Robert A. Mitchell re-married in 1864. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. and Mary (Galliper) Mitchell were the parents of: Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842), John M. Mitchell (1846-1932), Mary Margaret [or Margaret Mary] (Mitchell) Saunders (b.1847) and Efphemy (Mitchell) Martin (1852-1933). Note- John M. Mitchell death certificate lists his mother’s maiden name as Mary Galliper.
On 15 Jun 1889, Robert A. "Bob" Mitchell, Jr. married Willie Bertha Knapp at Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia. Willie Knapp was the daughter of Franklin Knapp (a/k/a Ben Franklin Knapp or Frank Knapp) and Eliza "Jane" Gearhart.
Bob and Willie (Knapp) Mitchell were the parents of five children: Laura Jane (Mitchell) Barnett (1890-1951), John Calvin “Tab” Mitchell (1892-1968), Altha Rose “Didd” (Mitchell) Roseberry (1894-1932), Hope Naomi "Hopie" (Mitchell) Lanier (1899-1967) and Ancil "Abner" Mitchell (1901-1998).
Biography submitted by Find A Grave Contributor iamCorey (#48092267).
The account of how Bob Mitchell
lost his hand,
written by grandson, Roland E. Barnette, 1989. (see Roland’s memorial at Find A Grave Memorial# 181513554)
One spring morning I went to visit my grandparents. Granddad had been plowing the garden and I noticed a piece of metal laying on top of a post. I picked it up and saw that it was the breech of a muzzle-loaded shot gun that had obviously been blown apart. I began to question granddad about this object and then he told me the story about losing his arm. It happened in 1913. Everyone had gone out somewhere one day, except for granddad and his daughter, Hopie, my aunt. Granddad noticed a chicken hawk flying over just looking for a chance to swoop down and snatch a chicken. Granddad went into the house to get his shot gun, not thinking nor even knowing at the time that his son Tab, had already loaded the gun and tamped with a load of new powder. Granddad tamped another load of black powder on top of the other unknown load. He went outside, took careful aim, and pulled the trigger. Just as he did, there was a terrible explosion. The gun blew apart and tore granddad's hand off at the right wrist. It became a very tricky situation there for awhile. With granddad's cool head and quick thinking, he and Aunt Hopie got a tourniquet on his arm. Aunt Hopie mounted a fast horse and rode twelve miles to get a doctor. Granddad survived the ordeal, just barely. There wasn't any such thing as rehabilitation services or any such assistance back then. He had a farm to tend and chores to do even though he had no right hand. He was a clever and inventive man, and he created a number of clamps, hooks and other gadgets so his right arm and hand would have optimum use.
Bob’s father, Robert Ancil Mitchell, Sr. (b. in Pennsylvania) married twice. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. first married, Mary Galliper (b.1818). Mary Galliper was born in Ireland and married about 1841 (in Pennsylvania). Their first child, Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842) in Pennsylvania. Between 1842 and 1845 the Mitchell family moved to Ohio. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr., family is found in the 1850 and 1860 Gallia County, Ohio Federal Censuses. Robert’s younger brother, Samuel Mitchell (b.1830) and his wife, Susanah Mitchell (b.1831) are also found living in the 1850 household of Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. The 1860 Federal Census lists Robert’s first wife, Mary as still living. Mary Galliper passed away between 1860 and 1864. Robert A. Mitchell re-married in 1864. Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. and Mary (Galliper) Mitchell were the parents of: Druzila “Jane” Mitchell (b.1842), John M. Mitchell (1846-1932), Mary Margaret [or Margaret Mary] (Mitchell) Saunders (b.1847) and Efphemy (Mitchell) Martin (1852-1933). Note- John M. Mitchell death certificate lists his mother’s maiden name as Mary Galliper.
On 15 Jun 1889, Robert A. "Bob" Mitchell, Jr. married Willie Bertha Knapp at Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia. Willie Knapp was the daughter of Franklin Knapp (a/k/a Ben Franklin Knapp or Frank Knapp) and Eliza "Jane" Gearhart.
Bob and Willie (Knapp) Mitchell were the parents of five children: Laura Jane (Mitchell) Barnett (1890-1951), John Calvin “Tab” Mitchell (1892-1968), Altha Rose “Didd” (Mitchell) Roseberry (1894-1932), Hope Naomi "Hopie" (Mitchell) Lanier (1899-1967) and Ancil "Abner" Mitchell (1901-1998).
Biography submitted by Find A Grave Contributor iamCorey (#48092267).
The account of how Bob Mitchell
lost his hand,
written by grandson, Roland E. Barnette, 1989. (see Roland’s memorial at Find A Grave Memorial# 181513554)
One spring morning I went to visit my grandparents. Granddad had been plowing the garden and I noticed a piece of metal laying on top of a post. I picked it up and saw that it was the breech of a muzzle-loaded shot gun that had obviously been blown apart. I began to question granddad about this object and then he told me the story about losing his arm. It happened in 1913. Everyone had gone out somewhere one day, except for granddad and his daughter, Hopie, my aunt. Granddad noticed a chicken hawk flying over just looking for a chance to swoop down and snatch a chicken. Granddad went into the house to get his shot gun, not thinking nor even knowing at the time that his son Tab, had already loaded the gun and tamped with a load of new powder. Granddad tamped another load of black powder on top of the other unknown load. He went outside, took careful aim, and pulled the trigger. Just as he did, there was a terrible explosion. The gun blew apart and tore granddad's hand off at the right wrist. It became a very tricky situation there for awhile. With granddad's cool head and quick thinking, he and Aunt Hopie got a tourniquet on his arm. Aunt Hopie mounted a fast horse and rode twelve miles to get a doctor. Granddad survived the ordeal, just barely. There wasn't any such thing as rehabilitation services or any such assistance back then. He had a farm to tend and chores to do even though he had no right hand. He was a clever and inventive man, and he created a number of clamps, hooks and other gadgets so his right arm and hand would have optimum use.
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