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William Mitchell
published by on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 16:00

My 2x Great Grandfather William Mitchell was born in Bleadon in 1827 and was a fisherman, I have found he was the Master of a vessel called Lively in 1871, I would be interested to know if he was a local fisherman where he would have sailed from and what would he have been fishing for at this time or any history of the fishing community at this time. Also how can I find out if he and other family members when they died were buried in Bleadon churchyard. Any info would be great.

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Submitted by on Fri, 12/07/2013 - 8:57

The Lively was a collier and was used to bring coal from South Wales to rhe West country.

She was built in 1837 in Ayr and was weecked on Weston beach in 1886.

If you can git in touch with me I can give you the complete history of thr Mitchel Family

David Tyler

Submitted by on Fri, 12/07/2013 - 8:59

The Lively was a collier and was used to bring coal from South Wales to rhe West country.

She was built in 1837 in Ayr and was weecked on Weston beach in 1886.

If you can git in touch with me I can give you the complete history of the Mitchell Family

David Tyler

Submitted by on Fri, 12/07/2013 - 22:31

Thank you very much for the info, I would be very interested to find out more about the Mitchell family, how would you like me to contact you?

Submitted by on Sat, 13/07/2013 - 19:01

Do you live locally, If so I coild let you borrow my book of the Mitchell History You can ring me on 01934 814351

Submitted by on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 6:05

hi was your william mitchell married to susanna tarr, i have mitchell in my family tree if you would like to get in touch.

Submitted by on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 14:15

William Mitchell. Son of Thomas MItchell married Susanna Tarr in 1857 He was the master of "The Lively"