George H. Mitchell; of the farm of Whitehead & Mitchell, is one of the leading men of Birmingham, like his partner, is still a young man going up the hill of life. He was born in Birmingham, May 28, 1854 and is a second child of Robert J. And Emeline (Holly) Mitchell. His parents were born in Westmoreland County, New York, and came to this state a number of years ago, making their first settlement in Macomb County. The grandparents of our subject, Joseph and Clarissa (Cone) Mitchell, natives of Connecticut, also came west, and died in that County. About 1847 Robert J. Mitchell came to Birmingham and carried on a mercantile business here during the rest of his act of life. He and his wife died here, leaving three children; Frank H.; George H.; And John U.

The subject of this notice received but a common school education, and began his business life as a clerk for J. A. Bigelow, with whom he remained two years. At the expiration of that. He began clerking and telegraph in for F. Hagerman, in whose employees remained some eight years. About 1 April, 1881, he formed a partnership with A. Whitehead and started in the drug and grocery business on a small scale. Neither of the partners had any great means, as they have been obliged to work for themselves, and their parents were not in the condition to supply them with large sums of money. Good business ability and a close application have accomplished what even wealth could not have done, and the firm has a solid reputation.

The young gentleman began the publication of the Birmingham Eccentric, and independent local newspaper, in the spring of 1878, the first number having been issued May 1. They are still carrying on that sheet, the editorial work on which is chiefly in the hands of Mr. Mitchell. His language is verse and comprehensive, his utterances forcible into the point, and the courage of his convictions this him influence over the minds of his readers. The firm of Whitehead & Mitchell carry on the Exchange Bank and have control of the telephone exchange, so that they have various interest to look after, but he seemed quite capable of managing them all.

Miss Hannah E. Corey became the wife of Mr. Mitchell September 26, 1877. The bride was born in Macomb County and is a daughter of George W. and Narcissa (Mitchell) Corey. The happy union has been blessed by the birth of two children, Carrie E. and Eugene C., but the parents mourn the loss of their son. Mr. Mitchell is a Mason and risen to the third degree, and is also connected with the Ancient Order of Forsters. His political affiliation is with the Democratic Party, and he is a firm believer in its principles of governmental policy. He has been Township Treasurer and the Village Clerk. In social, as in business life, Mr. Mitchell is one of the leading men of Birmingham and his career so far does promise of his acquiring wealth and great influence.