Thomas Mitchell of Hastings

[Geordie Mag]

I am trying to trace the baptism of my g g grandfather-in-law Thomas Mitchell,a fisherman. The certificate of his marriage at Fairlight in 1845 states that he was the son of another Thomas Mitchell, also a fisherman. The 1861 census gives his age as 49 and says that he was born in Hastings, so he is probably the Thomas Mitchell who, according to the Burial Index,  was buried at Hastings Cemetery in 1862 aged 50.
A member of the LDS has been tracing him too, and this has somewhat muddied the waters - the records submitted by LDS are conflicting (covering all bases I suppose).
There is also some debate in the family as to whether Thomas was related to Henry Mitchell, born 1820/1821 or whether they were in fact from quite seperate families.
Any help would be appreciated. We live at the other end of the country, and any visits to Hastings are totally taken up with current family business.

[CaroleW]

All are submitted IGI entries

Thomas MITCHELL  Christening:  09 AUG 1815   Hastings, Sussex   
Father:  Thomas MITCHELL    Mother:  Jane RIDDLE 

Henry MITCHELL   Christening:  02 NOV 1821   Hastings, Sussex
Father:  Thomas MITCHELL    Mother:  Jane RIDDLE 

Whether it is the correct entry for your Thomas I can't say

Thomas MITCHELL   Christening:  16 JUN 1782   Easebourne (?Eastbourne) Sussex,
 
Burial:  18 MAY 1860   Hastings, Sussex

Spouse:  Jane RIDDLE    Marriage:  03 FEB 1806   Easebourne (?Eastbourne) Sussex, 
 

[omega 1]

Hi Geordie Mag

My Husband & you have a connection

He descends from from Henry (Thomas`s brother).

We have a copy of Thomas`s marriage to Harriet Goings,who married at Fairlight.

Got LOADS to share if you would like contact via PM

Kind Regards

omega.

PS the info CaroleW gave you is correct.

[Geordie Mag]

Thanks both of you. My problem with these records is that they all come up as "submitted by a member of the LDS Church", and I have found in the past that these records are not very reliable. There is also, funnily enough, the record of the birth of a Thomas Mitchell at Easebourne in 1812 to Thomas and Mary Mitchell, (also LDS, mind) so there were obviously a few Mitchells there.
I had assumed that Easebourne was Eastbourne, but having consulted a map I realise it is a village a fair way from Hastings. That doesn't rule out a link to the Hastings Mitchells, as a lot of young people were moving down to the sea from inland villages as a result of the agricultural depression of the early 19th century. (This happened with another of my mother-in-law's ancestors)
Good to hear from you Omega 1. I like the photo of Henry Mitchell in the Fisherman's Museum (We do manage to get there) - though that says, I think, he was born in 1818. My father-in-law was most definite that Henry and Thomas were not related, though how he could be so sure I don't know, since they weren't on his side of the family.
 We have a copy of Thomas and Harriet's certificate, but I'll get in touch when I have a bit more time. (Rather a slow and careful typist - doing this sort of thing seems to take me ages)
 

[omega 1]

Hi Geordie Mag

We have a Settlement Certificate when Thomas applied to move from Eastbourne to Hastings.

Thomas`s wife Jane was the daughter of a Scottish Soldier.Found this out on the Sussex Marriage Index CD.

We found Henry`s Obit in the Local Paper (on micro film) which confirms Mum was the daughter of Scottish Soldier.We have a copy.I was SO excited.

We have a copy of the photo of Henry hanging on the wall

I can only type with 1 finger (bad hand) so dont worry.

I dont use IGI,purchased Micro Fiche,CDs for Hastings & Eastbourne

Look forward to hearing from you.

Omega

[omega 1]

Back again Mag

I have Hastings Baptisums on Fiche & can confirm Thomas was baptised at All Saints 9-8-1815 son of Thomas & Jane,gives Thomas`s Occ Fisherman

Henry, St Clements 2-11-1815,son of Thomas & Jane.

Will give you others later & 1st son born Eastbourne.

Omega

[Eagleone]

Please contact myself as soon as posible---We are the Family Tree of Mitchell's of Hastings--- Thomas Michell who married Jane Riddle are my 4x great grandparents.
Eagleone
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[Anne Shepherd]

Hi
I am also related to Henry Mitchell of Hastings he was my 3rd great grandfather. Any info greatly appreciated. Also if i can help anyone plaese just ask
Anne

[omega 1]

Hello Anne

Welcome to RootsChat 

Henry was my Husbands 2xGreatgrandfather
He descends from Henry`s son George Nelson ,then his son Frederick.

Who do you descend from ? Have loads to share
Kind regards
omega