In 1851 William Mitchell, aged 49, born in Lelant Cornwall, master carpenter employing 13 men, and wife Elizabeth Mitchell, aged 48, born in Towednack Cornwall, were living in North Terrace, St. Ives, Cornwall. With them were children William (22) of Towednack, John (17) of Towednack, Steven (14) of Zennor, and mother-in-law Margaret Curnow (83) of Towednack, widow, landed proprietor.
In 1861 William Michell, aged 59, born in Lelant, victualler & house builder, and wife Elizabeth Michell, aged 58, born in Towednack, were living in Fore Street, St. Ives.
In 1865 William Michell of St. Ives, innkeeper, was co-executor of the will of his brother Robert Michell of Chypons.
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William Michell died aged 65 years. 2
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The Will of William Michell late of the parish of St. Ives in the county of Cornwall, wheelwright, deceased, who died 20 March 1867 at St. Ives aforesaid, was proved 27 May at Bodmin by the oath of Elizabeth Michell of St. Ives aforesaid, widow, the relict, the sole executrix. Effects under £200. 3