The birth of Edward Mitchell was registered in June quarter 1900 in Howden Yorkshire. Mothers maiden name was recorded as Sims.
Edward's father George Robert Mitchell had married on 19 October 1895 in Howden district to Eliza Sims. Banns were posted at Eastrington Yorkshire, and both parties resided at Gilberdyke, Yorkshire.
In 1901, Edward Mitchell aged 1 year, was with his parents George and Eliza, and siblings: William aged 3, and George R. aged 2. The family were living at the Cottages, Faxfleet, Howden, Yorkshire.
By 1911, the family have moved to 20 March Street, Conisbro, Yorkshire. Eleven years old Edward Mitchell is with his parents George Robert and Eliza, and siblings: William 13, George Robert 12, Hilda 7, Betrice 5, and Eileen aged 11 months.
Edward Mitchell was married in March quarter 1919 in Doncaster district to Eva Ackroyd.
In 1921, Edward aged 22 years 3 months, and Eva Mitchell aged 20 years 9 months, were living with a family named Rodgers at 133, Park Road, Conisbro, Yorkshire. Edward is recorded as a Motor and Cycle engineer at Red Lion Garage, Sheffield Road, Conisbro.
The birth of their son Clifford I. Mitchell was registered in March quarter 1922 in Doncaster district. Mothers maiden name Ackroyd.
In November 1923, Eva Mitchell, widow, with children Clifford and Joyce, of 10 Northcliffe Road, Conisbro, was awarded £170 from the Sheffield Daily Telegraph Maltby Relief Fund.
The death of Edward Mitchell aged 22 was registered in March quarter 1924 in Doncaster district.