Justus
MITCHELL
Born
8 September 1754
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Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
24 September 1806
,
New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 8 September 1754 in Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Asahel MITCHELL
Mother:
Olive ROOT
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Justus married Martha SHERMAN 7 September 1780 in Norwalk, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Martha SHERMAN was born 8 December 1758 in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA. Martha died 24 October 1829 in White Plains, New York, USA. Martha was the child of Josiah SHERMAN and Martha MINOT.
Justus MITCHELL died 24 September 1806 in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA.
Fourth pastor of the Congregational Church of New Canaan
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Spouse & Children of Justus MITCHELL
Justus MITCHELL married 
Martha SHERMAN
Marriage date: 7 September 1780
Marriage place: Norwalk, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Martha SHERMAN was the child of Josiah SHERMAN and Martha MINOT
Martha SHERMANMarriage date: 7 September 1780
Marriage place: Norwalk, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Martha SHERMAN was the child of Josiah SHERMAN and Martha MINOT
Children of Justus MITCHELL and Martha SHERMAN
Elizabeth MITCHELLBorn: 28 August 1780, Woodbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 10 June 1825, White Plains, New York, USA
Died: 10 June 1825, White Plains, New York, USA
Married: Charles THOMPSON 1 November 1801 Place: New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Sherman MITCHELLBorn: 2 July 1782, Woodbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: abt. 1823, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Died: abt. 1823, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Married: Hannah FITCH 1805 Place: New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Minot Sherman MITCHELLBorn: 24 September 1784, New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 20 February 1862, White Plains, New York, USA
Died: 20 February 1862, White Plains, New York, USA
Married: Elizabeth Leeds SILLIMAN 3 December 1806
Chauncey Root MITCHELLBorn: 25 June 1786, New Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 15 February 1814, Delhi, New York, USA
Died: 15 February 1814, Delhi, New York, USA
Married: Anna Mcarthur JOHNSTON 1807 Place: , New York, USA
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Birth — 17548 September 1754
Canaan, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Biography
'Rev. Justus Mitchell graduated at Yale College in the class of 1766, and was ordained by the Litchfield Association. He was appointed minister to the church at Ridgefield in 1779, and left there in 1782 for the church at New Canaan. The Rev. James S. Hoyt, D.D. thus speaks of his ministry in an address delivered June 20, 1883'
'Mr. Mitchell entered upon his labors here at the age of 28 years. He was endowed and equipped for whatever work offered itself to him. He was settled on $625, with an annual salary of $187.50. He was predominantly the educational minister, and to him this community owes a debt of gratitude which it can never estimate. Of him must we often speak during this period of twenty-three years. Nothing good occurred without him. It was a period when a good minister had not merely some and even great influence, but almost unlimited authority in all affairs of the community. For seventeen years in the last, and six years in this century, he was Pastor. One hundred and ...Read full story
'Rev. Justus Mitchell graduated at Yale College in the class of 1766, and was ordained by the Litchfield Association. He was appointed minister to the church at Ridgefield in 1779, and left there in 1782 for the church at New Canaan. The Rev. James S. Hoyt, D.D. thus speaks of his ministry in an address delivered June 20, 1883'
'Mr. Mitchell entered upon his labors here at the age of 28 years. He was endowed and equipped for whatever work offered itself to him. He was settled on $625, with an annual salary of $187.50. He was predominantly the educational minister, and to him this community owes a debt of gratitude which it can never estimate. Of him must we often speak during this period of twenty-three years. Nothing good occurred without him. It was a period when a good minister had not merely some and even great influence, but almost unlimited authority in all affairs of the community. For seventeen years in the last, and six years in this century, he was Pastor. One hundred and ...Read full story
1780 Marriage / PartnerJustus MITCHELL and Martha SHERMAN 7 September 1780, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA (Rowayton) (South Norwalk) (East Norwalk)
He was 26 years old.
1780 Birth of ChildElizabeth MITCHELL was born 28 August 1780, Woodbury, Connecticut, USA (Hotchkissville)
Justus was 25 years old.
1782 Birth of ChildSherman MITCHELL was born 2 July 1782, Woodbury, Connecticut, USA (Hotchkissville)
Justus was 27 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1784 Birth of ChildMinot Sherman MITCHELL was born 24 September 1784, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Justus was 30 years old.
1786 Birth of ChildChauncey Root MITCHELL was born 25 June 1786, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
Justus was 31 years old.
1801 Marriage of ChildElizabeth MITCHELL married 1 November 1801, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA to Charles THOMPSON
1806 Death
Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934
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gender: Male
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death date: 24 Feb 1806
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age: 51
birth date: 1755
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indexing project (batch) number: B03743-5
system origin: Connecticut-EASy
source film number: 3349
reference number: 49
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Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934
name: Reverend Justus Mitchell
gender: Male
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death date: 24 Feb 1806
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age: 51
birth date: 1755
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indexing project (batch) number: B03743-5
system origin: Connecticut-EASy
source film number: 3349
reference number: 49
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In memory of the Rev. Justus Mitchell, A. M., V. D. M., pastor of the Church of Christ in New Canaan, who died suddenly in the hour of sleep, 24lh Sept. A. D. 1806, in the 52d year of his age, and 25th of his ministry. In his death was lost to his consort an affectionate and beloved husband ; to his children a kind revered parent, counsellor and guide; to his flock a faithful, learned and venerated pastor; to the Church of Christ a bright ornament and example; to the poor a liberal benefactor ; to the disconsolate a comforter and friend.
In doctrine uncorrupt, in language plain,
And plain in manner, decent, solemn, chaste,
Affectionate in look, and much impress'd,
By him the violated law spoke out
Its thunders; and by him in strains as sweet
As angel's use, the gospel whisper'd peace.
Lakeview Cemetery New Canaan Fairfield County Connecticut, USA Plot: C-16
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Lakeview Cemetery New Canaan Fairfield County Connecticut, USA Plot: C-16
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Last updated: 3/13/2025 12:18:09 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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