Historical information

The six Mitchell sisters were the daughters of Frederick Mitchell and his first wife Jane McDonagh. They were born between 1862 and 1876. Their mother Jane died in childbirth in 1878.
It is not clear who is who in the photograph.
Elizabeth Jane Mitchell, the oldest sister in the photograph, married Oscar Ball.
Louisa Mary Mitchell married John James Jennings.
Albertha Mitchell married William Godden.

Caroline Albertha Mitchell (also spelled Alberta) married William Henry Godden in 1902.

See Mitchell and McDonagh family files for more information.

Physical description

Sepia photograph of six ladies three standing behind three seated.

Inscriptions & markings

"Mitchell girls, Robert, only boy, missing". [Note: Frederick and Jane's only son was called Henry. Robert Mitchell was a son of Frederick and his second wife Isabell McDonagh.]