as well, like the formation of the Clam Lake Improvement and Construction Company that built the Clam Lake Canal between Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac for the transportation of logs going to the sawmills. Religion Mitchell was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church in his early life; when he moved to Michigan he was associated with the Presbyterian congregation at Cadillac. He respected all churches and religions. Politics Mitchell was a Republican and supported their local and state affairs. Family In 1847, Mitchell married Miss Marietta L. Wilkins, who had been born in Greene County, New York, in 1827. In 1832, Michell moved with his parents to Schoharie County, New York. When he married Miss Wilkins they first made their home in Sprakers and later, in 1876, in Cadillac, Michigan. They had four children. Mitchell's wife died on August 28, 1908. Death Mitchell was thrown from a horse and buggy on August 5, 1878, and fatally injured by falling onto a tree stump not yet cleared from the street. He died at his home in Cadillac on August 8, 1878. References Sources External links Wexford County, Michigan History of Cadillac, Michigan 1824 births 1878 deaths People from Montgomery County, New York People from Kendallville, Indiana People from Cadillac, Michigan People of New York (state) in the American Civil War Mayors of places in Michigan American city founders