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Osceola (Olie) W Minor was born in Ohio circa 1846.¹
He was listed in the 1850 census in Eaton, Preble, Ohio, in the family of his parents Phineas Minor (saddler) and Frances, with his siblings Rosalie (8), John (6), Irene (2); the household also included two others, possibly boarders.²
He was listed in the 1860 census in Washington Twp, Preble, Ohio, still with his parents and siblings John (15), Alice (8), Julia (4) and Ella (4 mths).³
He served during the Civil War with the 11th Cavalry of Ohio from 7 March 1864 until mustering out in Omaha on 2 May 1866.⁴

He married Mary Lucille Royster in DC on 16 September 1867.^1,5

He was listed in the 1870 US census in Washington, DC, with his wife Mary; he was a treasury clerk and they appeared to be living in a boarding-house. Their child Rosalie was listed as living with them.⁶

He was listed in the 1880 US census as head of the family in Washington, DC, with his wife Mary; he was working as a US Government clerk. The household included Mary's daughter Pearl Arline Minor and other family members that are not of interest to this history.¹

He was listed in the 1880 US census as head of the family at O Street NW in Washington, DC, with his wife Mary; he was still a Govt clerk. Their children Rosalie and Pearl were listed as living with them, along with his sister Lucy T Minor (17), his cousin Edwin H Minor (40, clerk) and Mary's brother John W Royster (24, also a clerk).⁷

Osceola died in 1889 in USA.⁸

Pearl Arline Minor was born in DC in April 1877.¹
She was listed as the step-daughter of Osceola (Olie) W Minor in the 1880 US Census in Washington, DC.²
The siblings Rosalie and Pearl were listed in the 1880 US census at O Street NW in Washington, DC, with their parents, Osceola (Olie) W Minor and Mary Lucille Royster.³
She was listed as the step-daughter of William Gilbert Harrington in the 1900 US Census at 800 East Oak St in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, and the household included her mother and five step-siblings.⁴

Rosalie B Minor was born in Ohio in May 1870.¹
She was listed in the 1870 US census in Washington, DC, in the household of her parents, Osceola (Olie) W Minor and Mary Lucille Royster.¹
The siblings Rosalie and Pearl were listed in the 1880 US census at O Street NW in Washington, DC, with their parents, Osceola (Olie) W Minor and Mary Lucille Royster.²

Edith's birth was registered between January 1895 and March 1895 in Wandsworth, London, Middlesex.²

Edith's marriage to Thomas Forsaith, son of William Valentine Forsaith and Sarah Dobson, was registered between October 1916 and December 1916 in Kingston, Surrey.^1,3

Edith died on 25 October 1918 at Tandridge House, Avenue Elmers in Kingston on Thames, Surrey.^4,5 She was buried on 30 October 1918 at the Surbiton Cemetery in Kingston on Thames.⁵

Ann Mitchell was born in Middlesex circa 1815.¹
The siblings John and Ann were listed in the 1841 census in Ludgate, London, Middlesex, with their father Edward Mitchell.¹

Cecilia's birth was registered between April 1877 and June 1877 in Stoke Damerel, Devon.²

Cecilia's death was registered between January 1878 and March 1878 in Stoke Damerel, Devon.³

Clara was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 18 March 1854, daughter of Frederick William Mitchell and Jane East.¹

She married Joseph Forsaith, son of Thomas Forsaith and Sarah Campin, at the residence of the bride's father (Frederick Wm Mitchell) in Point Sturt, near Milang, South Australia, on 14 March 1876.²

She was widowed at age 59 on the death of her husband Joseph on 2 June 1913.^3,4

Clara died on 27 June 1926 in Port Pirie, South Australia, at age 72.⁵ She was buried on 28 June 1926 at the Port Pirie Cemetery in Port Pirie.⁶

Edward was born in Ware, Hertfordshire, circa 1778, and stated to be.^1,2

He married Rebecca Osment Smyth, daughter of John Smyth and Sarah Osment, at St Mary's in Hornsey, Middlesex, on 27 March 1807.^1,3,4

He was widowed on the death of his wife Rebecca in August 1829.⁵

He was listed in the 1841 census in Ludgate, London, Middlesex; he was of independent means. His children John and Ann were listed with him.⁶

He was listed in the 1851 census as Head of Family at 3 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex; he was a retired currier (i.e, had been in the leather processing trade). His children Elizabeth, Mary and Martha were listed as living with him.²

Edward died on 14 November 1859 at 3 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex.^1,7

His will was probated in London on 3 January 1860 with John Smyth Mitchell, Ralph Needham and Robert Forsaith appointed executors of effects under £4000.⁷

Elizabeth's birth was registered between April 1860 and June 1860 in St Dominick, Cornwall.^1,3
The siblings John, James and Elizabeth were listed in the 1861 census at 90 James St in Stoke Damerel, Devon, with their parents, William Mitchell and Jemima Cradick.⁴
The siblings John, James and Elizabeth were listed in the 1871 census at 3 Chapel St in Stoke Damerel, Devon, with their parents, William Mitchell and Jemima Cradick.¹

Elizabeth's marriage to Thomas Berridge was registered between October 1880 and December 1880 in Stoke Damerel, Devon.^5,2
The siblings John, James and Elizabeth were listed in the 1881 census at 3 Chapel St in Stoke Damerel, Devon, with their father William Mitchell. Elizabeth was a housekeeper for her father and brothers, even though she was now married.⁵

Elizabeth's marriage to James Smith was registered between July 1888 and September 1888 in East Stonehouse, Devon.^6,7

She was listed in the 1891 census at 83 James St in Devonport, Devon, with her husband James; he was a farm labourer.⁸
She was listed in the 1901 census at 4 Vera Cottages in Plymouth, Devon, in the household of her father William Mitchell.⁶

She was listed in the 1911 census at 4 Vera Cottages in Plymouth, Devon, with her husband James; he was a striker in galvanising at H.M. Dockyard.⁹

She was listed in the 1921 census at 4 Vera Cottage in Plymouth, Devon, with her husband James; he was a skilled labourer at the Devonport dockyard.¹⁰

Elizabeth died before September 1939 in England (as her husband was a widower in the 1939 register).

Elizabeth Smyth Mitchell was born in Stoke Newington, Middlesex, on 28 April 1810.^2,1 and was baptised on 31 May 1810 at Independent Tabernacle, City Rd in St Leonards Shoreditch.¹
The siblings Elizabeth, Mary and Martha were listed in the 1851 census at 3 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex, with their father Edward Mitchell.²

She was listed in the 1871 census as Head of Family at 156 Manor St in Braintree, Essex; she had 'income derived from property and funds'. The household included her sisters Mary Smyth Mitchell and Martha Mitchell and niece Louisa Mary Forsaith.³

Elizabeth died on 6 March 1888 in Braintree, Essex, at age 77.^4,5

Her will was probated in London on 11 October 1892 with Edith Madeline Forsaith appointed administrator of effects valued at £993/1/4.⁵