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John Mitchell

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Tracy

Tracy Report 1 Feb 2009 22:44

I am trying to find information on my uncle John(Jackie)Mitchell.
He was born in Brooklyn New York and he also had a sister Heather Rose also born in USA.His brother Louis was born in Scotland.I know that they travelled back to Scotland in the 1930's and I know that he joined the Royal Navy at some point.His mothers name was Selina Mitchell(Gilmour) and his fathers name was Eric Mitchell.Any information would be great as my father and John lost touch and I am trying to find as much information as I can.
Thanks in advance for your help.

Tracy

Vicci

Vicci Report 2 Feb 2009 00:53

when was John Mitchell born?

Researching:
Lashmore, Lines, Smith, Reilly, Mendus

Tracy

Tracy Report 8 Feb 2009 22:28

John was born in 1931 in New York.
Sorry for the late reply.

Vicci

Vicci Report 8 Feb 2009 23:49

this is their arrival back in UK
Name: John Mitchell
Birth Date: abt 1931
Age: 2
Port of Departure: New York, New York, United States
Arrival Date: 16 Apr 1933
Port of Arrival: Glasgow, Scotland
Ship Name: Cameronia

address is given as 20 Hillfoot, Renton (Dumbarton)
Louis not with them

have you any idea when and where your father last had contact with John?

try www.192.com also www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ( i think you will find Eric's death record)

Researching:
Lashmore, Lines, Smith, Reilly, Mendus

Tracy

Tracy Report 9 Feb 2009 19:58

Thank you for your help.I think the last time my dad had contact with his brother was at their mum's funeral in 1962.I would like to try and find out as much about my uncle as I can.

Tracy

Vicci

Vicci Report 9 Feb 2009 21:54

try this website for contacting Royal Navy veterans

http://www.navynews.co.uk/WhereAreYouNow.aspx

http://www.mariners-l.co.uk/UKRNPersonnel.html

it would probaly help if you knew which ship(s) he served on

Researching:
Lashmore, Lines, Smith, Reilly, Mendus

Tracy

Tracy Report 11 Feb 2009 17:57

Thank you for all your help.Once again sorry for the late reply to your message.