Mr. George
F. Mitchell, an old resident of Scotland, died on Sunday evening last
very suddenly. About a year ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis.
He
was a fine type of an Englishman. He came here from Cornwall and for
over 50 years was a prosperous and highly respected resident of Brant
and Norfolk counties.
He
was one of the pioneer lumber dealers in the county running a mill at
Kelvin. He also at one time was interested in a large threshing outfit
in the County.
Deceased
was a valued member of the Congregational Church, a consistent
Conservative, a mason of 40 years standing and a loyal friend at all
times.
He was the father
of 13 children of whom no fewer than 11, 7 sons and 4 daughters are
living and who are worthy descendents. They are: Charles of
Simcoe;
William of the Cockshutt Plow Co.;
Claude, traveller for the Cockshutt Plow Co.;
Russell, Scotland; Roy, Scotland; Robert, Waterford;
Vivian, Fort William; Mrs. Dr. Trotter, Buffalo; Mrs. Preston, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs.
Bertain, Waterford.
