Alfred Mitchell Osborn (1845 - 1910)

Born 1 Jan 1845 in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, United States

Died 18 Oct 1910 at age 65 in Vermont, United States

Biography

Alfred Mitchell Osborn is a part of US Black heritage.

Alfred Mitchell was born in 1845. He was the son of Robert Osborn and Dinah Mitchell.

In the 1850 census Alfred (age 6) was in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, United States with his parents and siblings.^[1]

Alfred served in the Union Army during the Civil War with Company D of the 10th Vermont volunteers. He was wounded in the Battle of Cold Harbor in 1864.

Alfred was married to Louisa Prim.^[2]

In the 1880 census Alfred (age 35), Farm laborer, was the married head of household in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. With wife Louisa, 4 children.^[3]

In the 1900 census Mitchell, Day Laborer, was the married head of household in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont. With wife Louise, one son.^[4]

Alfred died on 18 October 1910 and was buried in East Cemetery, Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States.^[5][6]

Research Notes

Alfred's race was listed as mulatto or black in 1850 and 1880, but as white in 1870 and 1900. In 1850 his father was listed as white and his mother as mulatto. His wife Louisa was white.

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Williston, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: 923; Page: 17b; Line Number: 22
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #1173981 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Alfred M Osbern (6) in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, USA. Born in Vermont.
2. ↑ Marriage of daughter Etta Osborne Bryant: "Vermont, U.S., Marriage Records, 1909-2008"
   Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1606 #1350761927 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Mitchell Osborne's daughter Etta Osborne Bryant marriage to Fred Turrill on 8 Oct 1909 in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, USA. Spouse Louisa Prim.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Williston, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: 1343; Page: 358a; Enumeration District: 086
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #16686852 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Alfred Orsborne (35), married, Farm laborer, head of household in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, USA. Born in Vermont.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Williston, Chittenden, Vermont; Roll: 1691; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0087
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #61969387 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Mitchell Osborne, married, Day Laborer, head of household in Williston, Chittenden, Vermont. Born in Vermont, USA.
5. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #42937958
   Ancestry Record 60525 #11530014 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Alfred Mitchell Osborn burial (died on 18 Oct 1910) in East Cemetery, Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States of America. Born on 1 Jan 1845.
6. ↑ Obituary: Free view of clipping "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
   The Barre Daily Times; Publication Date: 19 Oct 1910; Publication Place: Barre, Vermont, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/821492285/?article=669be40a-6705-4ca4-a416-7e1e248ad8d6&focus=0.43422183,0.60682917,0.5648734,0.72499156&xid=3355
   Ancestry Record 61843 #1008287587 (accessed 10 May 2024)
   Name: Alfred M.; Gender: Male; Birth Place: Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, USA; Residence Place: Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, USA; Death Date: Abt 1910; Death Place: Williston, Chittenden, Vermont, USA; Obituary Date: 19 Oct 1910; Obituary Place: Barre, Vermont, USA; Newspaper Title: The Barre Daily Times.