Biography of George Mitchell
George Mitchell was born to Rev. John Mitchell and Catherine Teter, who emigrated from England to America in 1774. John Mitchell served in the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War and was a prominent preacher in Virginia. George’s lineage includes significant figures such as Rev. Anthony Jacob Henkel, a founder of the Lutheran Church in America. George’s daughter, Mrs. Guernsey, contributed to her community through various educational and philanthropic efforts, while her husband became a successful banker in Kansas.