mitchell family of capel kent

[mr newzealand]

hi there i am hoping someone can give me some insight into wehy my x2 grandmother ruth mitchell (later humphreys) left capel kent in 1874, with her four siblings & both parents for new zealand the daughter of Henry & Elizabeth Mitchell, born in 1868, any knowledge of either of her family or occupations would be of much help .

thanks

[panda40]

Hi mr newzealand
According to the 1871 census her fathers occupation is an agricultural labourer.
Not a lot of help but I will see what else I can find for you.
Regards panda

[mr newzealand]

hiya thanks panda that is fantasic it gives me a good idea, they get here in 1874 so thats as close as i'll last find them in the uk

[groom]

According to an online tree her parents were Henry John Mitchell 1833 – 1884 and Elizabeth Jane Tassell 1843 – 1923. They married 18 Aug 1862 in Chatham, Kent. Elizabeth was born Keldown, Ireland and Henry in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

[mr newzealand]

hi groom thanks for that, i cant find keldown on a map of irish or what county it was in but thanks for the info

[groom]

Wonder if it is Killowen, County Down? I suppose Killowen could be transcribed as Keldown.

[mr newzealand]

hi groom that is very possible will see if i can locate it on google maps thanks