Forest of Dean FHT Forum - Cinderford GP

Cinderford GP (reply)

Grace — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:37:33 +0000

Thank you slowhands for this further interesting information. It seems highly likely that Drs Bangara and Mitchell would have known of each other.
I wonder if George was also involved in the community and whether there is anywhere I might look for this information - newspapers etc? Your guidance appreciated........

Cinderford GP (reply)

slowhands — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:24:10 +0000

I know of another Edinburgh educated doctor who practiced in Cinderford as a GP and also surgeon at the Dilke at about the same time :-

Dr. M.L.Bangara
was born at Mangalore in South India in 1881. After qualifying as
a doctor at Edinburgh University he moved to Cinderford in 1915
working in his own practice and at the Dilke Memorial Hospital.

In addition to his work as a doctor, he was an active member of
the community and a leading light in a variety of local
organisations including the Freemasons, Cinderford Horticultural
Society, Dickens Fellowship, Excelsior Band and Cinderford Male
Voice Choir.

Dr Bangara died of complications following influenza shortly
after his 46th birthday in 1927. The 'In Memoriam' pamphlet
published later that year shows the very considerable affection
and respect in which he was held in Cinderford.

Oakdene, Cinderford. (reply)

Grace — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:01:27 +0000

Thank you slowhands for all you have told me - more than I could have expected.

I shall follow up on the Oakdene School and also the Dilke Hospital.

Annie Dunbar (1891 census) was George's illegitimate half sister - David Mitchell was father to both.

George's first marriage was in Scotland (1888) - he did not seem to have much luck with his wives. I believe in the 1891 census he is shown as a widower.

I did find on Google a reference to a Dr.G.A. Mitchell setting up a practice in Yorkshire - late 1920's - and as he was born in Yorkshire this seemed promising. Howver, I did not receive a reply to my 2 enquiries.

I thank you again slowhands and send you best wishes from New Zealand......

George Alvrie MITCHELL 1860 Yorks. -> Cinderford. (reply)

slowhands — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:47:17 +0000

It is possible he was working as a GP or as a Surgeon at the Dilke Hospital

Name: George Alvrie Mitchell
Year of Registration: 1860
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
District: Wakefield
County: Yorkshire - West Riding, West Yorkshire
Volume: 9c
Page: 3

1861
David Mitchell abt 1827 Dundee, Forfarshire Head Hamilton Lanarkshire
Sarah Alice Mitchell abt 1824 England Wife Hamilton Lanarkshire
George Alvrie Mitchell abt 1860 England Son Hamilton Lanarkshire
George Wm Besch abt 1846 England Nephew Hamilton Lanarkshire

1871 Hamilton Academy, Hamilton, Lanarkshire
George A Mitchell c 1860 Boarder Scholar England

1881 6 Comely Bank, St George, Midlothian
David Mitchell abt 1829 Dundee, Forfarshire Head St George Midlothian
Marion Mitchell abt 1839 Old Monkland, Lanarkshire Wife St George Midlothian
George A Mitchell abt 1860 England Son St George Midlothian

1891
William B Dunbar abt 1849 Scotland Head Hackney London
Annie Dunbar abt 1855 Enfield, Middlesex, England Wife Hackney London
Alexander L Dunbar abt 1876 Scotland Son Hackney London
Cornelius J Dunbar abt 1884 Bow, London, England Son Hackney London
David M E Dunbar abt 1886 Islington, London, England Son Hackney London
Fanny B Dunbar abt 1881 Islington, London, England Daughter Hackney London
William Dunbar abt 1877 Scotland Son Hackney London
George A Mitchell abt 1859 Hakefield, Yorkshire, England Brother-in-law Hackney London

Marriage
Name: George Alvrie Mitchell
Year of Registration: 1897
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: St Saviour Southwark
County: London, Surrey
Volume: 1d
Page: 28

Oakdene, Cinderford. (reply)

slowhands — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:50:17 +0000

Until recently there was a Special Education school in Dockham Rd.
at the back of the Library and St Stephens Church

Oakdene School
Dockham Road
Cinderford Gloucestershire
GL14 2AN

plans to modify site to Day Centre

http://planning.fdean.gov.uk/WAM/pas/findCaseFile.do;jsessionid=BAFF276792F8D6B2C3309F1...

George Alvrie MITCHELL - Cinderford.

Grace — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:00:51 +0000

George A. Mitchell was residing in 1913 at Oakdene, Cinderford. I presume Oakdene was the name of his house.

He was born in 1860 and educated at Edinburgh University - MB Master of Surgery - perhaps he was still in practice.

I know quite a lot about his early years in Edinburgh and time spent in London. His first two wives died early and there was a third wife - Constance.

Any information on George most welcome. I wonder if his house still stands?

Thank you.......