Brief Life History of Benjamin Kimball
Benjamin Kimball Mitchell was born on 15 January 1824, in Wakefield, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States as the son of James Mitchell and Tabitha Boutel. He married Cynthia Marie Bullard on 14 July 1844, in Charlestown, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States in 1850 and Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine, United States in 1860.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Benjamin Kimball? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (14)
- Benj K Mitchell, "United States Census, 1850"
- Benjamin K. Mitchell, "Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915"
- Benj. K. Mitchell in entry for Mitchell, "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1825 · The Crimes Act
The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
1854
Historical Boundaries: 1854: Sagadahoc, Maine, United States
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Name Meaning
English and Scottish: from the vernacular pronunciation in Middle English and Older Scots of the personal name Michael . See Michelson .
English and Scottish: nickname for a big man, from Middle English michel, mechel, muchel ‘big’.
Irish (County Connacht): surname adopted as equivalent of Mulvihill .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.