Wigan Album

Middle row, third "player" from the left is my great grandad, John Mitchinson. He was a leading light in the formation of the rugby club in tis early years and played, as did his son, for the club for many years. He also was a Wallgate publican for many years.

Yep - that's great granddad Mitch, often known as Jack. I got his Heritage Jersey - number 19:)

These were the true sportsmen not pampered like the prima donna's we have today TITANS in every way .

Jack Mitchinson was also my great Grandad ! (Im Evelyns Grandaughter)
There's quite a few of us, it was a large family!!.I had always been told by my nan and mum that Jack played for Wigan but it was all quite sketchy until my son looked into it from rugby point of view and found out he had played for Wigan for 16yrs prior to the split in1895 then carried on to play for Wigan for a number of years after, he was capped for Lancashire as well.

I am also Jack’s great granddaughter. Granddaughter to Billy, daughter to Mary. I live in Maryland, USA. I would love to know more about the Mitchinsons!

John Mitchinson was my grandfather my mum was his daughter Lillian my uncle Billy Mitchinson had a daughter Madeleine my cousin who I think went to live in America are you a relative of her

Hello, Jack did have a very large family. He was one of my favourite players. I research the early days of wigan rugby and if any of his family here have any information about him please send me an email!

Hello my name is Anthony Little my uncle is also Jack Mitchinson who’s dad was Thomas my grandad who would have been Billy’s brother. My uncle Jack has recently been diagnosed with dementia and constantly reminds me of his childhood including his grandad being the publican of the machine inn I think it was in Wigan we still live in the local area

Yes! I am Billy’s daughter Mary’s daughter. We came to live in the US. In 1979. Mary died of cancer in 1990. She is buried with Billy & Susie. I also have a daughter Ashlee. I was sent some family history from my uncle Jimmy Billy’s son. I’d be happy to share if anyone wants to email me.

Helli Michelle Like Anthony Jack is my uncle i would love any family history.Thank you

For Kathryn Culshaw. I loved Aunty Evelyn! I’m John Murphy’s daughter (Mary Mitchinson/Murphy’s granddaughter, so Evelyn’s big sister). I remember Ken Harrison too - him and my dad were in the Police together:) I have a good picture of them at a Police do:)

For Kathryn Culshaw. I loved Aunty Evelyn! I’m John Murphy’s daughter (Mary Mitchinson/Murphy’s granddaughter, so Evelyn’s big sister). I remember Ken Harrison too - him and my dad were in the Police together:) I have a good picture of them at a Police do:)