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| Nathaniel Mitchell, farmer on sec. 26, Aetna Tp., was born July 29, 1840, in Yates Co., N.Y. He is a son of James and Susan (Weston) Mitchell, and until he was 21 years old he remained at home occupied with agriculture matters on his father’s farm. In 1861 he came to Mecosta County, and, becoming interested in the fate of the Union, he enlisted Jan. 4, 1865, in the 10th Michigan Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He was in action only twice during the enlistment. Previous to entering the army he was actively interested in farming projects, and on returning he again threw all his energies into the plans and purposes of life. He owns 80 acres of land, with 20 acres under tillage. He is a Democrat and is at present serving his township as Overseer of Highways. Mr. Mitchell was married in 1861, to Emily M., daughter of David and Electa (Woodford) Ackerman, of Newaygo County, who was born Feb. 24, 1839. Freddie O. Mitchell, adopted son, was born Feb. 15, 1976. They are Universalists. |