ELIAS MITCHELL is a native of Trigg County, Ky., born April 9, 1837, and is a son of Jarett and Sarah Mitchell, both deceased, who were of English descent. He was reared a farmer, and with the exception of occasional work at the brick-maker's trade, he followed farming all his life. He is at present manufacturing brick on his farm. He moved to this county from Trigg County in 1878. He has held the office of justice of the peace for nearly three years. He was married, September 25, 1856, to Margaret Adams, who was born November 5, 1837, and died April 25, 1862; she was the mother of the following children; an infant (deceased), Samuel E. and Charles W. His second marriage, which took place February 6, 1866, was to Frances Stephens, who was born February 6, 1837. This union has been blessed with four children, viz,: an infant (deceased), Vallie May, Effie A. and Luther B. Mr. Mitchell takes an active interest in politics, and votes the Democratic ticket. He has a farm of fifty acres.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 709.