Lunenburg (now Bedford) County, VA Mitchell's circa 1750
Campbell County, VA. formed 15 Dec 1781 from Bedford County, VA.
Bedford County, VA formed 13 Dec 1753 from Lunenburg County, VA.
Lunenburg County, VA formed 1 April 1746 from Brunswick County, VA.
Brunswick County, VA formed in 17 Dec 1720 from Prince Georges County, VA.
We know that Robert Mitchell and Daniel Mitchell were brothers as Daniel Mitchell made his brother Robert as one of his executors in his 13 June 1775 Bedford County, VA. will. And I believe based upon James Mitchell being listed with Robert Mitchell and Daniel Mitchell in a 1754-58 Bedford County, VA. Road Order; as well as James Mitchell having married Margaret Caldwell and Daniel is reputed to have married Mary Caldwell; that James is also a brother. The earliest reference to Robert Mitchell on the north side of Roanoak River in Lunenburg County, VA., adjoining his own land is 10 Jan 1748 which means Robert was in Lunenburg County by / before 1747. The earliest reference to Daniel Mitchell in Lunenburg County, VA land grants is dated 1753 where he is referenced as the adjacent land owner to a land indenture for John Hood. The earliest reference to James Mitchell for 1,527 acres along the south side of the Roanoak River is the 5 Aug 1751. James Mitchell about 1751 married Margaret (Caldwell) Rodgers (Rogers) the widow of William Rodgers of Lunenburg County, VA. who died in Oct 1750. The earliest Lunenburg County, VA. land indenture for William Rodgers is dated 20 Sep 1748. And the earliest Lunenburg County, VA. land indenture for John Caldwell consisting of 281 acres on the south side of Bannister River is dated 1 Jun 1750. That puts the Caldwells, Rodgers and Mitchells in Lunenburg County, VA in the 1748 to 1750 timeframe, so any child listed below born in and after 1748 is listed as born in Bedford County, VA.
38 Rootsweb trees state Robert and Daniel Mitchell's parents were John Michell and Mary Boyd, while 8 Rootsweb trees state Robert Mitchell and Mary Innis were their parents. It should be noted that most trees have the children of John Mitchell and Mary Boyd as 1) Thomas, 2) Elinor, 3) Mary 4) Robert, 5) John, 6) James, & 7) Elizabeth which matches the order as presented for John Mitchell and his wife Elizabeth Wilson of Augusta County, VA. That John Mitchell's will is dated 14 Feb 1771. And it DOES NOT reference a Daniel Mitchell, while the Daniel Mitchell who died BEF 1775 Bedford County, VA names his brother Robert as an Executor.
1.0 - Daniel Mitchell born abt. 1718 Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland, Delaware, or 1724 Lancaster, PA., died Bedford County, VA. Bef 25 Sep 1775; married Mary Campbell or ABt. 1754 Mary Caldwell born Abt. 1727 [Question any child born in 1772 or after due to menopause (age of mother + 45 years)] Whose father was Robert Mitchell who married Mary Innis (Enos) or John Mitchell who married Mary Boyd ???
31 May 1753 John Hood Lunenburg County, VA. Land Indenture states 2300 acres on the south side of the Roanoke River adjoining Daniel Mitchell - Library of Virginia Online Catalog.
As the above document puts Daniel Mitchell in Lunenburg County, VA in 1753 then at least half of his children were born in Lunenburg County, VA.
1754-1758, Bedford Co VA order bk 1A,146, Mitchell, Daniel, James, Robert work on rd
10 July 1767 Daniel Michell Bedford County, VA. land indenture for 400 acres on both sides of Falling River including the mouth of Flatt Creek - Library of Virginia Online Catalog
15 June 1773 Daniel Mitchell Bedford County, VA. land indenture for 454 acres on the east branches of Little Falling River and on the branches of Entry Creek. - Library of Virginia Online Catalog
Bedford Co Va land on Falling Creek became Campbell Co, VA in 1781-2
Abstracts of Bedford County, Virginia: Wills, Inventories
and accounts, 1754-1787; Abstracted, Edited and published by Miss Joida Whitten,
printed in Dallas Texas. Page 60 of the abstracts: Page 237 in the records:
Will for Daniel Mitchell. Dated: 13 June 1775.
Lend to my beloved wife Mary Mitchell my lands and stock of every kind and
all my estate both real and personal during her life and after her decease my
Executors sell the whole of the said estate and let it be equally divided
amongst all my children.
Executors: my brother Robart[sic] Mitchell and
Michael Pruitt
Witnesses: Charles Cobbs, Daniel Mitchell, Thomas McCown
Proven: 25 Sep 1775 by oaths of Charles Cobbs and Daniel Mitchell.
Executors: Robert Mitchell and Michael Pruitt
Security: James Mitchell and Charles Cobbs.
On pages 334-335 Inventory and appraisement.
Daniel Mitchell 18 October 1775
Listed: household furnishings, livestock, farm equipment
Appraisers: Geo. Caldwell, Abraham Irvin, John Irvin.
Returned 22 Feb 1779
NOTE: This will seems to be the will of the above Daniel Mitchell in lieu of his son Daniel or nephew Daniel (son of Robert) as Michael Pruitt was the father of Judith Pruitt who married the above Daniel's son Daniel Mitchell.
Deed Campbell Co, VA 12/1790 probably
settling the last of Daniel's land "coheirs and legatees of Daniel Mitchell late
of Bedford Co. deceased" are named:
Daniel and wife Judy (Prewitt) Mitchell
Robert and wife Oma (Shipley) Mitchell - news of her death must not have reached
them
William Sturman (Stearman) and wife Mary (Mitchell)
James and wife Sarah Mitchell
Adam Mitchell
Estate Appraisal: March 15, 1792: Mercer Co, KY Book
1 Page 87
Apprs: Abraham Irvin, John Cook, James Brumfield
1.1 - Robert Mitchell born 22 Aug 1747 Bedford County, VA. (then Lunenburg County); died before 28 February 1792 in river, Johnson County, KY.; married 1770 Naomi Shipley. She was born 26 Apr 1748. Executors NOTE: Some trees show him with 'Harvey' as a middle name, but no known historical document during his lifetime list him with a middle name. Prior to the American Revolutionary War less than 4% of colonial Americans had a middle name. (Bob's Genealogy Filing Cabinet - The Use of Middle Names)
Sold land in Bedford Co, VA in 1771 and bought land from brother-in-law David McCord (Ann Shipley's husband) in Mecklenburg Co, NC in 1772. He appears on a petition for Peaks of Otter Presbyterian Church in Bedford Co, VA in 1774. By 6/10/1778 he is Robert Mitchell of North Carolina when he appears on a deed to James Pruit of Beford Co. 100 acres on south side of Falling River it being the plantation whereon Daniel Mitchell Sr deceased formerly did live and part of the tract where the widow Mitchel now lives and bounded around to the river by Michael Pruit's lands.
Lucey Hanks April 26, 1790 marriage bond to Henry
Sparrow at Mercer Co., KY.
Handwritten note by Lucey states:
I do sertify that I am of age, and give my approbation freely for henry Sparrow
to git out Lisons this or enny other day, given under my hand this day, Apriel
26th 1790"
Witnessed by John Berry and Robert Mitchell
February 28, 1792 Mercer Co., VA court [OB 2, p. 308] - David Mitchell & George Shipley granted Letters of Administration in the estate of Robert Mitchell dec'd. Robert Caldwell, Abrahame Irvine, John Cook & James Brumfield appointed appraisers. (FamilySearch) March 1792 Estate Inventory [Mercer Co., Ky WB. 1, pp 87-88] (FamilySearch)
1.1.1 - James Mitchell born 4 Oct 1763 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married Sarah
1.1.2 - Charter Mitchell born 1764 Bedford County, VA.
1.1.3 - Ann Mitchell born 1767 Bedford County, VA.
Is this the Ann Mitchell who married John Berry: John Berry was the son of Richard Berry Sr. and Rachel Shipley. He married Ann Mitchell on August 18, 1786 in Mercer Co. KY. He died in October, 1795 in Mercer Co., KY.
1.1.4 - John Shipley Mitchell born 6 Sep 1771 Bedford County, VA.; died 26 Jun 1853 Green County, KY; married 26 Jan 1797 Judith Mills Bass
1.1.5 - Daniel Mitchell born 26 Apr 1773 Bedford County, VA.; died 17 Jan 1852 Beech Fork, Washington County, KY.; married 29 Dec. 1794 Jennie Berry born 3 Nov 1774 Springfield, Washington County, KY.
Daniel came to Kentucky with his parents in 1790.
They were attacked by Indians on their trip and his mother was killed, his
sister was kidnapped.
"Some time before 1800 he built the original part of the house where he lived
the rest of his life. This is still standing and in good condition. It is on a
hill just after one has crossed the Beech Fork going north from Springfield.
Near the house is the family burying ground." Shipley, Mitchell, & Thompson
1850 Washington Co, KY census - says that he was born in VA, but was possibly
born in NC.
"Mrs Penick: Grandfather Mitchell (John) had a brother Daniel and a brother
Robert. [Robert] went to Missouri. His son George Mitchell visited Green County
in 1866 or 1867. His father was then dead." Shipley, Mitchell, & Thompson
1.1.6 - Robert Mitchell born 1775 Bedford County, VA.
1.1.7 - Joseph Mitchell born 1775 Bedford County, VA.
1.1.8 - Sarah Shipley Mitchell born 31 Dec. 1778 Bedford County, VA.; died 18 Jul 1855 Springfield, Washington County, KY.; married _________
1.1.9 - William Mitchell born 1780 Bedford County, VA.
Is this the William Mitchell who married Sarah Hawkins, daughter of Benjamin Hawkins and Martha Borden? After Benjamin Hawkins died, Sarah Hawkins married Robert Harvey, thus the step-grandfather mentioned below.
Some Rootsweb file shows Martha Borden born 15 Jan 1746 and Sarah Hawkins her daughter as a younger sister to Magdelene Hawkins born 24 Jul 1775 Springfield, Rockbridge Co., VA. (Rockbridge County, VA is adjacent to and northwest of Bedford County, VA. And Botetourt County, VA is adjacent and to the west of Bedford County VA.)
It was omitted at the enumeration of the children of Mrs. Martha Borden Hawkins by her first husband, Benjamin Hawkins, that one of his daughters Sarah Hawkins, married Mr. William Mitchell of Bedford County, and was the mother of Harvey Mitchell Esq., named after his step-grandfather, Robert Harvey, and of Mr. Robert Mitchell, of Bedford County. Harvey Mitchell married, first Miss Elizabeth Griffin, and their only child was Charlotte Mitchell, married her cousin Col. Robert Harvey, as above. Harvey Mitchell married second, Miss Jane Johnson, of Abingdon, Virginia. Their children are: 1. Louisa Mitchell who married Mr. Birkley. 2. Susan Mitchell who married Mr. Talliaferro, 3. William Mitchell, M.D. who married Miss Dennis. (source 1927 letter)
In "The Herald of the Valley" (a Botetourt County,
Virginia newspaper), Friday, June 20, 1823, page 3, column 3: (Library
of Virginia LVA Catalog)
"Died- On Friday the 13th, Mrs. Martha Harvey, consort of Mr. Robert Harvey, of
Botetourt County."
Other sources:
Sarah Hawkins born 18 Aug 1777 Botetourt County, VA.
Title: Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine {1892- present} Page:
LI:239
Title:
Notable Southern Families; Zella Armstrong {1922} Page: II:24
Historical and Genealogical Record of the Descendants as Far as Known of Richard and Joan Borden, H.B. Wield 1899 Portsmouth, R.I.
1.2 - Daniel Mitchell, Jr. born 1750 Bedford County (then Lunenburg County), VA.; died ANTE 7 Jul 1822 Shelby County, KY.; married 1770 Bedford County, VA. Judith Pruitt (or Prewitt) born 1747 Campbell County, VA. DAR Ancestor # A080447
Daniel and his wife Judy were listed in his father Daniel Mitchell's Estate Settlement
May 1780 - Bedford County, VA. - Certificate Issued for impressed beef by the American Army. - Library of Virginia Online Catalog.
Land grant - Mitchell, Daniel - 2,452 acres, Book 11, 5-31-1785, Fayette Co, KY
Paid taxes in Jessamine Co, KY in 1800 - Daniel, Sr and Daniel, Jr
1810 Shelbyville, Shelby Co, KY census -Daniel
Mitchell
1820 Shelbyville, Shelby Co, KY census -Daniel Mitchell
1.2.1 - Elizabeth Mitchell born 14 Mar 1771 Bedford County, VA.; died 1854 Fayette (or Shelby / Oldham) County, KY.; married 13 Jan 1789 Fayette County, KY. Godfrey Ragsdale born 27 Jan 1764.
At the age of 17, Elizabeth was married to Godfrey
Ragsdale at the
house of a preacher in opposition to her parent's will.
After the birth of 13 children, one of whom died at birth, Elizabeth
was widowed at the age of 58. She did not remarry. By the age of 68,
she was ill, and living with one of her sons-in-law in Oldham County,
Kentucky. She also spent a great deal of time with her
brother Andrew
Mitchell, who lived in Trimble County,
Kentucky.
Elizabeth could not write, and signed by touching her pen to make a
mark.
Elizabeth Mitchell also had a brother Robert,
who, for some unknown
reason, took Elizabeth's child Daniel to Clark County, MO with him.
1.2.2 - David Mitchell born 1772 Bedford County, VA.
1.2.3 - William Mitchell born 1774 Bedford County, VA.; died ABT. 1813 Shelby County, KY.; married unknown Ragsdale.
1.2.4 - Daniel Mitchell born 1776 Bedford County, VA.; died Oct 1807 Kentucky; married Mary Overstreet 1798 in Louisville, Jefferson, KY
1.2.5 - Michael Prewitt Mitchell born 1781 Bedford County, VA.: died 8 Apr 1846 Clark, MO.; married 25 Feb 1803 Shelby County, KY. Elizabeth Fuqua.
1.2.6 - Andrew Mitchell born 28 Aug 1782 Bedford County, VA.; died 18 Jun 1864 Henry County, KY.; married Doris Hardwick 12 Feb 1805 Henry County, KY. or 12 Feb 1803 in Shelby, KY
1.2.7 - Robert Prewitt Mitchell born 27 Apr 1784 Bedford County, VA.; died 6 Dec 1853 Clark County, MO.; married Mary K Wayland 26 Aug 1819 Shelby County, KY.
1.2.8 - John Mitchell born 1785 Bedford County, VA.; died BEF ??? 1818 Shelby County, KY.; married Phobe Ridgeway 14 Dec 1806 Shelby County, KY.
1.2.9 - Johannah Mitchell born1786 Bedford County, VA.; died ____; married 19 Dec 1799 Jessamine County, KY. Zephaniah Harris born VA.
1.3 - James Mitchell born abt. 1750 Bedford County (then Lunenburg County), VA.; died ____; married Sarah
James and wife Sarah were listed in his father Daniel Mitchell's Estate Settlement
1.4 - Mary Mitchell born 23 Jan 1755 Bedford County, VA. (note James Mitchell listed as a son of James Mitchell Sr. below was born 17 Nov. 1754, so Daniel Mitchell can't have been that James's father); died 29 Feb 1844 Green County, KY.; married 17 Dec 1779 Campbell County, VA. William Walker Stearman ( Sturman ) born 9 Oct 1755; died 9 Nov 1841 (Findagrave)
Mary and her husband William Sturman (Stearman) was listed in her father Daniel Mitchell's Estate Settlement
1.5 - Sarah Mitchell born ABT. 1761 Bedford County, VA.
???? AGE GAP ????
1.6 - Adam Mitchell born 1767 Bedford County, VA; died Nov 1846 Green County, KY.; married 1st 3 Feb 1791 Campbell County, VA. Rebecca Bass born 1773 VA., married 2nd 14 Oct 1799 Green County, KY. Nancy M. Marshall born 1782 Falling River, Campbell County, VA.
Adam was listed in his father Daniel Mitchell's Estate Settlement
Will of Adam Mitchell
My estate to be equally divided between my two daughters, Mary B.
Hatcher and Martha H. Cowherd. The portion that goes to my daughter,
Mary B. Hatcher is to go to my son-in-law, Benjamin F. Hatcher to keep in trust
and use for Mary for her lifetime and at her death, it goes to her children. The
portion to my daughter, Martha Cowherd, go to my son-in-law, Simeon Cowherd for
the use and benefit for Martha during her lifetime, then to her children. I want
Benjamin Hatcher and Simeon Cowherd to divide my land equally and if they cannot
I want my neighbors and friends, Buford Henry, Hugh Montgomery, and Jame B.
Montgomery to divide it between my daughters. Exec: Buford Henry
Wit: Buford Hery, Thomas Lisle, Elizabeth Brents
Produced 16 Nov 1846
Proved by Buford Henry, Thomas W. Lisle, Elizabeth Brents
Recorded 30 Dec 1846 by John Barret
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Robert Mitchell descendants: (earliest Lunenburg County, VA land grant dated 1748 - 21 years which means born by or before 1727)
2.0 - Robert Mitchell born 1714 Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland; died before Will probation on 25 Feb 1799 Bedford County, VA. [1]; married Mary Maria Enos born BEF 17 Aug 1718 Wilmington, New Castle County, DE. [Question any child born in 1763 or after due to menopause (age of mother + 45 years) ] DAR # A201246 This Robert Mitchell belongs to Michell yDNA Family Group #04.
Baptised 17 AUG 1718 Old Swedes
Church, New Castle Co, DE 1
Early Church Records of New Castle County.
Richard Enos and wife Susanna's child Maria, 9 weeks old, Baptized 17 A ug 1718.
(Early Church Records of New Castle Co., Vol. II, Old Swedes Church, Pa ge 18)
In Lunenburg County, VA. three 1748 land grants reference Robert Mitchell. In Bedford County, VA. there is one in the year 1773. The three 1748 land grants strongly suggest that Robert, Daniel & James Mitchell were in that portion of Lunenburg County, VA. no later than 1748 so any child born in 1748 or after are listed as having been born in Bedford County, VA,.
2.1 - David Mitchell born 1737 born (Ireland, Delaware, Pequea, PA. (need documentation)) (not mentioned in Robert's will dated 23 Apr 1781)
One researcher says he was born 5 Oct 1737 in Armagh, Ulster, Ireland and died 10 Jun 1817 in Xenia, Greene, Ohio.
2.2 - Frances Mitchell born 1743 (Ireland, Delaware, Pequea, PA. (need documentation)), died _____; married 24 Aug 1783 Bedford County, VA. Benjamin Hodges (not mentioned in Robert's will dated 23 Apr 1781)
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 24 Aug 1783; Benjamin Hodges & Frances Mitchell, dt Robert, Sr.; Daniel Mitchell, Surety; Consent of Rebecak Stevenson, guardian.
This researcher believes that Frances was the daughter of Robert Jr and not Sr. Below is possibly a transcription error. Benjamin appears to have been underage in 1783 and received the consent of Rebecca Stevenson (possibly his grandmother) to marry. This seems valid given that she is not mentioned in Robert Mitchell (1714-1799) will.
2.3 - Susannah L. Mitchell born 1744 (Ireland, Delaware, Pequea, PA. (need documentation)).; died 20 Aug 1813 Mercer County, KY., burial AUG 1813 Chaplin Fork, Mercer, KY (Family farm); married 1763 (son David D. Campbell born 3 Feb 1764) Josia Bedford Campbell born 1737 Bedford County, VA. [1] He was born Abt. 1736 in Bedford Co., VA, and died Bef. 1811 in Mercer Co., KY
Listed in Robert Mitchell 1714-1799s will [1]
Children: 1 Mary Enos Campbell, 2 John Campbell, 3 David D. Campbell, 4 Elizabeth Campbell, 5 Margaret Peggy Campbell, 6 Susannah Lannah Campbell, 7 Frances Gillispay Campbell, 8 Robert Campbell.
2.4 - Enos Mitchell born 1744 (Ireland, Delaware, Pequea, PA. (need documentation)); died 27 Feb 1841 or circa 1816 Bedford County, VA.; married Margaret Davis (not mentioned in Robert's will dated 23 Apr 1781) Another researcher states he married Harriet Newell Chaffin 26 Dec 1830 Meigs County, Ohio; died 22 Apr 1859 Knox Co, IL with burial 22 Apr 1859 Westfall Cemetery, Copley Twp., Knox Co., IL.
Will of Joseph Davis
Lunenburg Co., VA
Davis, Joseph 4-1-1778; 10-8-1778; W.B. 3/3
Mentions: Son: James Davis Daughter: Margaret Davis Grandsons:
Enos Mitchell, Joseph Mitchell.
Executors: Hugh Bracey, Phillip Poindexter, Jr., Thomas Pettus, Jr.
Witnesses: Robert Mitchell, James Freeman, Daniel
Mitchell.
(Lunenburg County VA, Wills 1746-1825, by Landon C. Bell)
1 Oct 1816, Mitchell, Enos, distribution: Joseph D Mitchell, Obediah Hogan, Peggy Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, George Dawson who intermarried with Polly Mitchell, & the heirs of John Mitchell dc'd. exors: Joseph D Mitchell & Obediaah Hogan Bedford Co VA wb 4, 350 DAR Ancestor # A080490
October 1, 1817
Estate of Enos Mitchell's land.
Obediah Hogan purchased Lot #2 - 53 1/4 acres for the sum of $40.00
Lot #1 of 64 3/4 acres went to Joseph D. Mitchell for $6.00
Lot #3 of 64 3/4 acres went to Robert Mitchell for $19.25
Lot #4 of 63 5/8 acres for $.40 cent to George Davidson, who intermarried with
Polly Mitchell
Lot #5 of 58 3/4 acres to the heirs of John Mitchell to receive $26.00.
Sale was held at the Bedford County Courty Courthouse on November 21, 1817
OR
October 1, 1877
or 1817, Estate of Enos Mitchell's
land. Divided and Obediah Hogan purchased Lot #2 - 53 1/4 acres for the sum of
$40.00; Lot #1 of 64 3/4 acres went to Joseph D. Mitchell for $6.00; Lot #3 of
64 3/4 acres went to Robert Mitchell for $19.25;
Lot #4 of 63 5/8 acres for $.40 cent to George Davidson, who intermarried with
Polly Mitchell; Lot #5 of 58 3/4 acres to the heirs of John Mitchell to receive
$26.00. Sale was held at the Bedford County Courty Courthouse on November 21,
1877
A
Post-em note states: Joseph Davis' will
calls Enos and Joseph Mitchell his grandsons per your notes, Margaret and
James Davis his children. Enos wasn't married to his aunt Margaret Davis.
(And
this researcher says the Enos Michell who married Harriet Newell Chaffin
father was Robert Harvey Mitchell)
Per Robert Mitchell's will and estate settlement, he had 5 children: Robert Jr,
Susannah, Samuel, Daniel, and Stephen. I don't believe that Enos was his child.
Enos doesn't really live near Robert Sr and his
brother Daniel Mitchell Sr, but those 2 were witnesses to Joseph Davis' 1778
will, possibly to protect their nephews' interests. I suspect that Enos
and his brother Joseph were children of James Mitchell Sr (c1710 - 1776) by a
first marriage. James married second Margaret (Caldwell) Rodgers, widow of
William Rodgers.
2.4.1 - Margaret Mitchell b: 1770 in Bedford Co, VA; died _____; married 16 Sep 1793 Obediah Hogan Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 16 Sep 1793 Obediah Hogan and Marget Mitchell. Enos Mitchell surety. Married by Joseph Drury.
2.4.2 - Mary Mitchell - Bedford County, VA. Looks like George Dawson and George Davison are just different peoples transcriptions of the same person.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 28 Mar 1796; George Dawson & Mary Mitchell; Enos Mitchell, Surety.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 31 Mar 1796; George Davison & Mary Mitchell; Married by James Mitchell.
2.4.3 - Joseph Davis Mitchell b: 1770 in Bedford Co, VA
2.4.4 - Robert Mitchell b: 1770 in Bedford Co, VA
2.4.5 - John Mitchell b: ABT 1770 in Bedford Co, VA; died Abt. 1809 Bedford County, VA.; married Margaret Davis daughter of Joseph Davis (see Joseph Davis's will dated 1778)
June 26, 1809 - Appraisal of the estate of John Mitchell (Bedford Co Deed Book C-3, pgs 194-196) - Research by Bebbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
1808-1811, Mitchell, John's Admr qualifies & apprs apptd. Enos Mitchell's
motion, John Leftwich, Samuel Claytor,... James Freeman, & Samuel Mitchell
appraise, Bedford Co VA OB 15, 38 & rec 99
26 Jun 1809, Mitchell, John's inv & app, no add info, Bedford Co VA wb 3, 194
2.5 - Rev. James Mitchell born 29 Jan 1747 Bedford County, VA.; died 27 Feb 1841 Bedford County, VA. (Findagrave); married 19 Dec 1782 Bedford County, VA. Francis Blair Rice (Findagrave) born 1765 Bedford County, VA., died ______, daughter of David Rice and UNKNOWN.
(not mentioned in Robert's will dated 23 Apr 1781)
Bedford Co., VA Marriages
12/19/1782 James (Clerk) Mitchell m. Frances Rice. Daughter of David, bond.
Pg. 45.
Dec. 19, 1782; James Mitchell, (Clerk) & Frances Rice, dt David; John Mitchell,
Surety.
Rev James Mitchel, longtime pastor of Peaks Presbyterian Church in Bedford
Co., Virginia-55 years!
"Rev. James Mitchel was a son of the late Robert Mitchel (born in northern
Ireland) and Mary Enos, his wife. The Mitchel family emigrated to America in the
early eighteenth century. Rev. James Mitchel was licensed a Presbyterian
minister in October, 1781. In 1782 he married Frances Blair Rice, the daughter
of the Rev. David Rice, and soon afterward moved to Kentucky and engaged in
preaching and teaching. He returned to Virginia to preach at Hat Creek and
Concord, but returned to Kentucky, where he was instrumental in the formation of
Transylvania Presbytery. He was appointed the first teacher in Transylvania
Seminary, which was opened in February, 1785, near Danville.
He was called to the church at Peaks of Otter, in Bedford County, Virginia, and
was installed as pastor of that church in March, 1786, where he remained until
his death on the 27th day of February, 1841, in his 95th year. He left many
worthy descendants, was tenderly loved & venerated & often addressed & spoken of
as "Father Mitchel"."
2.5.1 James Harvey Mitchell born 1 JUL 1781 Bedford County, VA.; died 7 Aug 1857 Bedford County, VA.; married 1st Elizabeth Citty / Zetty 10 Feb 1807 Bedford County, VA. (Elizabeth Citty / Zetty was born 7 Mar 1788 Bedford County, VA. the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Runyon) Citty / Zetty); married 2nd Elizabeth 'Betsy' Wood on 2 Oct 1811 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 9 Feb 1807; James Harvey Mitchell & Elizabeth City; Jacob City, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 10 Feb 1807.
2.5.2 Mary B. Mitchell born 1785 Bedford County, VA.; died 1865; married Anderson C. Fariss 17 Dec 1803 Bedford County, VA
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 17 Dec 1803; Anderson Fariss & Mary B. Mitchell, dt James; William Mitchell, Surety; Married by James Turner, 22 Dec 1803.
2.5.3 Susan F. Mitchell born 4 Mar 1788 Bedford County, VA.; died 10 Aug 1873 Bedford County, VA. w/burial Longwood Cemetery; never married. (Findagrave)
2.5.4 Frances Rice Mitchell born 5 Mar 1792 Bedford County, VA.; died 11 Jun 1877 Bedford County, VA. w/burial Longwood Cemetery (Findagrave); married John Claytor M.D. 13 Aug 1829 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 13 Aug 1829; John Claytor & Frances R. Mitchell, dt James; James R. Mitchell, Surety; Married by Daniel L. Russell, 13 Aug 1829.
2.5.5 Nancy D. Mitchell born Abt. 1793 Bedford County, VA; died Abt. 1828; married 28 Jan 1815 Stephen Chaffin Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 28 Jan 1815; Stephen Chaffin & Nancy D. Mitchell, dt James; Thos. S. Hudnall, Surety; Married by William Leftwich, 2 Feb
2.5.6 Sarah Dodridge Mitchell born 1795 Bedford County, VA.; died 7 Mar 1851 Bedford County, VA. w/burial Haynes Cemetery, Montvale, Bedford County, VA. (Findagrave); married Rev. Samuel Davies Rice 12 Nov 1817 Bedford County, VA
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 19 Aug 1817; Samuel D. D. Rice & Sarah D. Mitchell, dt James; Anderson C. Fariss, Surety.
2.5.7 Martha D. Mitchell born Abt. 1798 Bedford County, VA.; died 16 Jan 1870 Bedford County, VA. w/burial King of Kings Free Will Baptist Church cemetery (Findagrave); married Rev. John G. Shepperson 5 Jan 1848 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 5 Jan 1848; John G. (Rev.) Shepperson & Martha D. Mitchell; Jno. Claytor, Surety; Married by Samuel D. Rice, 6 Jan 1848.
2.5.8 Elanor Mitchell born Abt. 1806 Bedford County, VA.; died ____; married Uriah Cundiff 15 Aug 1826
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 15 Aug 1826; Uriah Cundiff & Eleanor Mitchell, dt James; William Mitchell, Surety.
2.5.9 Eliza V. Mitchell born Abt. 1807 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married John Teass 30 Jul 1827
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 30 Jul 1827; John Teass & Eliza V. Mitchell, dt James, Sr.; Anderson C. Fariss, Surety; Married by James Turner, 2 Aug 1827.
2.5.9 Chalia S. Mitchell born 1808 Bedford County, VA; died 1891 Bowling Green, Warren County, KY w/burial in Fairview Cemetery (Findagrave); married 1st Rev Jones, 2nd Rev. Samuel Garrison.
No Rootsweb tree lists her as a daughter of the Rev James Mitchell. Only shows in Findagrave.
2.5.10 Catharine A. Mitchell born 1810 Bedford County, VA.; died 1880 Bedford County, VA.
2.6 - Samuel P. Mitchell born 5 Nov 1749 Bedford County, VA.; he wrote his will on the 15 Mar 1835 and it was probated at the 22 June 1835 Bedford County, VA. court [WB 9, p. 50](FamilySearch); married (1) Sinor or Sinah Pullen December 20, 1785 in Bedford Co., VA, daughter of Thomas Pullen and Unknown. He married (2) Peggy Margaret Claytor September 06, 1791 in Bedford Co., VA. [1]
Listed in Robert Mitchell 1714-1799s will [1]
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 16 Dec 1785; Samuel Mitchell & Siner Pullen, dt Thomas; Daniel Mitchell, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 20 Dec 1785
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 1 Sep1791; Samuel Mitchell & Peggy Claytor; Samuel Claytor, Surety; Consent of Samuel Claytor; Married by Rev. James Mitchell, 6 Sep 1791
Revolutionary War pension application dated 28 Jan 1833 - Sourthern Campaigns American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters
Bedford County, VA will of Mitchell. Samuel probated 22 June, 1835
2.6.1 - Mary Eleanor Mitchell born 6 Sep 1792 Bedford County, VA; died ____; married 2 Feb 1820 Alexander Wade Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 2 Feb 1820; Alexander Wade & Polly E. Mitchell; William C. Mitchell, Surety; Consent of Samuel Mitchell; Married by John Ayers, Feb. 3, 1820.
2.6.2 - Samuel Mitchell born 13 Jan 1795 Bedford County, VA; died ____; married
2.6.3 - Sinor Pauline Mitchell born 1 Sep 1797 Bedford County, VA; died ____; married 28 Jan 1826 James E. Nehms Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 28 Jan 1826; Ebenezer Nelms & Sinor P. Mitchell, dt Saml.; Harvey Claytor, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 28 Jan 1826.
2.6.4 - William Claytor Mitchell born 12 Oct 1800 Bedford County, VA; died ____; married 7 Mar 1822 Frances G. Beard in Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: Feb 25 1822; William C. Mitchell & Frances G. Beard; Saml. P. Mitchell, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 7 Mar 1822.
2.6.5 - Charlotte Claytor Mitchell born 22 Mar 1803 Bedford County, VA; died 30 May 1888; married 1st 13 Feb 1837 Levon Burr Hagerman in Bedford County, VA.; married 2nd 12 Mar 1846 William Ballard Leftwich
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 13 Feb 1837; Levon Burr Hagerman & Charlotte C. Mitchell, dt Margaret C.; S. G. Claytor, Surety.
2.6.6 - Sarah Claytor Mitchell born 16 Jul 1805 Bedford County, VA; died 28 Oct 1900 Lee County, AL; married 31 Dec 1831 Hiram Nelms in Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 17 Dec 1831; Hiram Nelms & Sarah C. Mitchell, dt Saml.; Saml. P. Mitchell, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 21 Dec 1831.
2.6.7 - Robert Doddridge Mitchell born 24 Nov 1807 Bedford County, VA.; died 16 Aug 1836.
2.6.8 - Julia Ann Mitchell b: 4 Mar 1813 in Bedford County, VA; died 2 Sep 1875 Lee County, AL.; married 22 Nov 1838 Samuel Graham Claytor Bedford Co., VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 21 Nov 1838; Samuel G. Claytor & Julia Ann Mitchell, dt Margaret C.; Saml. A. Claytor, Surety.
2.6.9 - Eliza Mitchell born ______ Bedford County, VA.; died _______; married 13 Oct 1834 William Wood in Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 13 Oct 1834; William Wood & Eliza Mitchell, dt Samuel; Henry Stephens, Surety.
2.7 - Daniel Mitchell born Abt. 1750 in Bedford County (then Lunenburg County), VA; died Abt. 1821 (seven years prior to son Daniel's 1828 suit against his siblings regarding the settlement of Daniel Mitchell's land holdings); married 1772 Margaret Bryan Rockbridge County, VA. [1] born 1752.
Listed in Robert Mitchell 1714-1799s will [1]
2.7.1 William Mitchell born 1768 (*) Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married ( see possible Rootsweb tree??)
* - Believed to be the same Willliam Mitchell age 66 listed as having made an affidavit in Lewis County, KY in 1834 that in 1776 Richard Bean/Bane served in a company with two of William Mitchells uncles, Robert and Stephen Mitchell from Bedford Coun;ty, VA. and still alive age 83 in the 1850 Lewis County, KY. U.S. census. If the same, he was born Abt. 1767 or 1768 and died after 1850 in Lewis County, KY. As this would make his father only 18 when William was born, and age 21 was normal for a man to marry, it suggests his father Daniel was born before 1750 as stated by genealogy researcher Marilyn K. Moore. There is space between 2.7 Daniel Mitchell's siblings 2.5 Susannah and 2.6 Samuel for a birth year of 1746.
2.7.2 Mary Mitchell born 6 Feb 1778 Bedford County, VA.; died _______; married 24 Aug 1801 Gabriel Mattox Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 24 Aug 1801; Gabriel Mattox & Mary Mitchell; William Mitchell, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 27 Aug 1801.
2.7.3 James H. Mitchell born ____ Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married
2.7.41 Jesse Mitchell born ____ Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married
2.7.5 Daniel Mitchell born ____ Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married
2.7.6 Samuel Mitchell born ____ Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married
2.7.7 Matilda Mitchell born ____ Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married26 Dec 1818 William W. Stephens Bedford County, VA. He 1st married 1801 Nancy Citty in Bedford County, VA. He was born in 1776.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 26 Dec 1818; William Stevens, (or Stephens) & Matilda Mitchell, dt Daniel, Jr.; Daniel Mitchell, Jr., Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 29 Dec 1818.
2.7.8 _____ Mitchell born ____ Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married
2.7.9 _____ Mitchell born ____ Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married
2.8 - Robert Mitchell born 1752 Bedford County, VA.; died before the 28 August 1815 Bedford Co., VA [Bedford Co., VA DB 14, p. 371 (FamilySearch)].; married 18 Apr 1799 Bedford County, VA. Mary Witt born 1772 Bedford County, VA. [1] NOTE: Some trees show him with 'Harvey' as a middle name, but no known historical document during his lifetime list him with a middle name. Prior to the American Revolutionary War less than 4% of colonial Americans had a middle name. (Bob's Genealogy Filing Cabinet - The Use of Middle Names)
Listed in Robert Mitchell 1714-1799s will [1]
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 16 Apr 1799; Robert Mitchell & Mary Witt; William Crouch, Surety; Married by Alderson Weeks, 18 Apr 1799.
One tree says this: About the year 1808 Robert Mitchell moved from Bedford County across the Blue Ridge to Carroll County, then a part of Grayson. His brother Rev. James Mitchell visited him from time to time in his Carroll County home, baptizing his children and preaching for his neighbors. But the Grayson County tax lists DO NOT bear this out. It appears the Rev. James Mitchell was visiting his brother Stephen Mitchell who migrated to that portion of Grayson Co., VA that later became Carroll Co., VA..
2.8.1 - Lewis Mitchell b: 31 DEC 1807 in Bedford County, VA; died 9 Jan 1888 Knox County, IL w/burial Westfall Cemetery; married 2 Nov 1842 Elizabeth Reeves Westfall Meigs County, OH.
2.8.2 - Rev. James Mitchell b: in Bedford County, Pennsylvania
2.8.3 - Enos Mitchell b: 31 Mar 1816 in Virginia; death 22 APr 1859 in Knox County, Illinois; married 26 Dec 1839 Harriet Newell Chaffin Meigs County, OH.
2.8.4 - William Mitchell born _____ Bedford County, VA.;
2.8.5 - George Mitchell born _____ Bedford County, VA.
2.9 - Stephen Mitchell born 1754 Bedford County, VA., died 23 Nov 1806; married 8 Mar 1783 Bedford County, VA. Keturah Wade, daughter of Jeremiah Wade and Charity Ballinger. She was born 1765, and died September 03, 1836. [1]
Certified Copy of the Marriage Bond of Stephen
Mitchell & Isaac Wade
Know all Men by these presents that we Stephen Mitchell and Isaac Wade, both of
the county of Bedford, are held and firmly bound unto Benja. Harrison, Governor
or Chief Magistrate of the State of Virginia, in the sum of fifty pounds to the
which payment will and truly to be made to the ad. Ben Harrison or to his
successors, we bind ourselves our and each of our joint & several Heirs. Ex ors,
and Admrs. firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this 8th
day of March 1783. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas
there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above
bound Stephen Mitchell and Kitty Wade both of the said County of Bedford. Now if
there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage then the above
obligation to be void else to remain in full force. Stephen Mitchell L.S.
Sealed & Delivered in Isaac Wade Presence of, J. A. Steptoe
Listed in Robert Mitchell 1714-1799s will [1]
2.9.1 - Nancy Mitchell born 15 Dec 1783 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married William Wilson
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 26 Jul 1802; William Wilson & Nancy Mitchell; Stephen Mitchell, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 29 Jul 1802.
2.9.2 - Polly C. Mitchell born 28 Sep 1785 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married John Allison
2.9.3 - Martha Mitchell born 9 Sep 1787 in Bedford County, VA; died 7 Feb 1862; married William Lindsey. He was born 9 Sep 1792 Henry County, VA.
2.9.4 - Elizabeth Mitchell born 13 Jul 1789 in Bedford County, VA; died _____; married William Mitchell
2.9.5 - John Mitchell born 4 Aug 1791 in Bedford County, VA; died 4 Aug 1791 Bedford County, VA.; married
2.9.6 - Lucinda Mitchell born 17 Oct 1794 in Bedford County, VA.; died 29 Jul 1889; married
2.9.7 - Keturah Mitchell born 6 Nov 1796 in Bedford County, VA.; died 8 Jun 1876; married Stephen Lindsey on 14 Feb 1816
2.9.8 - Charity Mitchell born 10 Oct 1798 Bedford County, VA.; died 3 Nov 1858; married Alexander Smith on 19 Aug 1828
2.9.9 - Charlotte Mitchell born 12 Nov 1800 in Bedford County, VA; died _____; married Peter Smith in 1829
2.9.10 - Stephen Newton Mitchell born 12 Sep 1802 in Bedford County, VA; died 8 Oct 1836; married Nancy Davis
2.9.11 - Robert Mitchell born 20 Nov 1805 in Grayson County, VA; died 8 Oct 1836; married Sarah Wright
2.10 - Sally Mitchell born 1757 Bedford County, VA. (not mentioned in Robert's will dated 23 Apr 1781 [1]) No documentation for Sarah Sally Mitchell in Rootsweb trees.
IS THIS ONE OF James Mitchell and Margaret Caldwell (Rogers) children currently listed below as UNKNOWN? Her birth fits the 1751-1760 window!
2.11 - Mary Mitchell born 1758 Bedford County, VA., died 28 Jul 1843 Bedford County, VA.; married 31 Mar 1796 Bedford County, VA. Samuel Beard 5 Sep 1778 Bedford County, VA. (not mentioned in Robert's will dated 23 Apr 1781 [1])
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 5 Sep 1778;Samuel Beard &Mary Mitchell; Robert Mitchell, Surety
IS THIS ONE OF James Mitchell and Margaret Caldwell (Rogers) children currently listed below as UNKNOWN? Her birth fits the 1751-1760 window!
2.12 - John Mitchell born 3 Nov 1760 Bedford Co., VA, died ______; married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Hardwick. (NEED DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE THIS JOHN MITCHELL IS SON OF ROBERT MITCHELL.)
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 29 Dec 1783; John Mitchell & Elizabeth Hardwick, dt Robert; Jeremiah Taylor, Surety; Married by C. Clay, 2 Jan 1784.
BEDFORD CO., VIRGINIA. MARRIAGES - John Mitchell and Elizabeth Hardwick. daughter of Robert Hardwick, married 2 January, 1784, by Rev. Charles Clay. Jeremiah Taylor, security. (Bedford Co Deed Book G-7, pg 499)
2.12.1 Harriet Ann "Harry" Mitchell b. 13 Apr 1806
2.13 Margaret Elizabeth Mitchll born Abt. 1762 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married Adam Beard 29 Jul 1780 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 29 Jul 1780; Adam Beard & Margaret Mitchell; Robert Alexander, Surety.
Any child born in and after 1763 is statistically unlikely to be a child of Mary Enos as her ovarian reserve would have been depleted due to menopause. See: Wikipedia Age and Female Fertility.
2.14 Andrew Mitchell born Abt. 1764 Bedford County, VA; died 1834 Grayson, Carroll County, VA; married Is he really the son of Robert and Mary (Enos) Mitchell. Mary Enos Mitchell would have been 46 years old.
2.15 Martha Mitchell born Abt. 1767 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married 25 Oct 1788 Samuel Claytor
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 25 Oct 1788; Samuel Claytor & Martha Mitchell; Married by James Mitchell
Martha Ann Mitchell born 1734 (assumes 18 when married in 1752) (parents Robert Sr. and Mary Enos???? ); died 1 Jun ____; married Samuel Claytor 25 Oct. 1752 Bedford County, VA., He was born Westmoreland County, VA. Another researcher has her as the daughter of Robert and Mary (Enos) Mitchell and born 1767 and marrying 25 Oct 1783. Confirm marriage date! See 2.14.
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1805 Mercer Co deed James Brumfield of Washington Co., KY (deceased) to Robert Mitchell of Mercer Co.35 acres on Chaplin mentions Thomas Harbinsons line and Campbells line James Mitchells line Kincaids old line
Nov 1805 Mercer Co, KY. Deed James Brumfield of Washington Co to Josias Campbell 320 acres on waters of the Chaplne in Harbisons settlement James Mitchells line certified June 1810
Nov 1805 Mercer Co, KY. Deed James Brumfield of
Washington Co. deceased to James Mitchell of Mercer Co, KY. 120
acres on the Chapline Thomas Harbinsons line Campbells line Robert Mitchells
line
Witness David Knox and Archibald Bilbo
18 July 1807 Mercer Co, KY deed James & Betsy Mitchell to Obadiah Brumfield 145 acres Chapline Campbell line John Berry line
Margaret Tabitha Mitchell born 17 Nov 1844, died 18 June 1894; married Richard Thompson Hollins.
3.2 - Unkown Mitchell born BTWN. 1751-1760 Bedford County, VA.
3.3 - Unkown Mitchell born BTWN 1751-1760 Bedford County, VA.
3.4 - Unkown Mitchell born BTWN 1751-1760 Bedford County, VA.
3.5 - Unkown Mitchell born BTWN 1751-1760 Bedford County, VA.
Several family files on Rootsweb.com suggest that the children of James Mitchell, Sr. and Margaret (Caldwell) Rodgers born 16 Mar 1712 were:
1) Finley Mitchell (I
suspect this Finley Mitchell is actually James Mitchell Jr.'s son Samuel Findley
Mitchell born 1806 in Mercer County, KY.)
2) James Mitchell, Jr. b. 1754
3) John Mitchell b. 3 Nov 1761 ; died Jun 1809 Bedford County, VA.
4) Robert Mitchell b. 1766 -
John Isaac Mitchell
5) Elizabeth Mitchell born 1767
6) Sarah Mitchell born 1768
7) Thomas Mitchell born 1769
8) Tellitha/Tibittha Mitchell born 1770; died 1850;
married 22 Jan 1792 Benjamin C. Ellis in Bedford County, VA. He was born ABT.
1768 in Cambridge, MA and died Abt. 1850 Bedford VA. Most of the
Rootsweb.com family files have her as the daughter of
John Mitchell and Ann Greer.(see below)
If the birth year for Margaret Caldwell is truly 1712, then she would have been age 42 when James Mitchell, Jr. was born, 49 years old when John Mitchell was born, 54 years old when Robert Mitchell was born, 55 years old when Elizabeth Mitchell was born, 56 years old when Sarah Mitchell was born, 57 years old when Thomas Mitchell was born, and 58 years old when Tellitha/Tibitha Mitchell was born. A Wikipedia chart shows the percentage of decline of ovarian reserve related to increasing age. Statistically any child listed as born after 1761 is unlikely to be a child of Margaret (Caldwell) Rodgers as her ovarian reserve would have been depleted. This suggests a probable appending / misatribution of children from a different James Mitchell, to the James Mitchell, Sr. that married Margaret (Caldwell) Rodgers, that the birth years for several of the children are wrong, or the birth year for Margaret Caldwell is later than the 1712 date.
There's also the issue that John Rogers, half-brother to the above James Mitchell, states in an 11 May 1825 letter to his cousin Elias Boudinot Caldwell in which he stated that after his father William Rogers died in Oct 1750 (within weeks of his grandfather John Caldwell having died), his mother Margaret (Caldwell) Rogers, married about 1751 James Mitchell by whom she had five (5) children. So at least three children in the above list of eight are questionable. See: Caldwell Genealogy and Colonial Men and Times: Containing the Journal of Col. Daniel Trabue by Daniel Trabue.
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While there seems to be a case that the above three Mitchels ( 1.0 Daniel, 2.0 Robert & 3.0 James) were brothers, I don't believe 4.0 John Isacc Mitchell and his brother 5.0 Thomas Mitchell are of the same Mitchell line. This John Mitchell belongs to Michell yDNA Family Group #05.
4.0 - John Mitchell born 6 Nov 1737 St. John's Parish, Baltimore County, MD.; died Abt. 1801 Bedford County, VA.; married Ann Greer ABT. 1760 Bedford County, VA.. Son of William Mitchell born 6 Feb 1699 Baltimore County, Maryland and Elizabeth Elliott born Abt. 1710 Baltimore County, MD. who were married on 30 Sep 1736 Baltimore County, MD. (WikiTree Profile)
February 26, 1798 - Elijah Mitchell purchased 50 acres on north side of Staunton River (adjacent to John Mitchell's land) from Nacy (Ignatius) Mitchell and his wife SARAH. (Bedford Co Deed Book J-10, pgs 438 & 439) - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
The adjacency of John Isaac Mitchell son Nacy's farm bought by Elijah Mitchell suggests John Mitchell and Thomas Mitchell above may have been related..
July 23, 1765 - John Mitchell purchased 200 acres on north side of Staunton river from John Greer (Bedford Co Deed Book B-2, pgs 616 & 617) - Research by Bebbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
1788 - John Mitchell purchased 300 acres on north side of Staunton river (adjacent to Daniel Brown) for 6 shillings from Aquilla Greer (Bedford Co Deed Book H-8, pgs 171 & 172) - Research by Bebbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
August 23, 1800 - John Mitchell, SR. deeded personal property as a gift to his three sons: John, Aquilla, and Elijah Mitchell . Recorded on September 22, 1800 (Bedford Co Deed Book K-11, pgs 259 & 260) - Research by Bebbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
4.1. Ann Mitchell born Abt. 1760 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married William Armstrong on 25 Dec 1783 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 25 Dec 1783; William Armstrong & Ann Mitchell; Married by William Johnson.
4.2. John Mitchell, Jr. born 3 Nov 1761 Bedford County, VA.; died Aft. 1827 Barren County, KY.; married 1st Frances Burgess 25 Jul 1782 Bedford County, VA. (Burgess family link); 2nd Hannah Ayers or Ayres on 25 Aug 1827 Bedford County, VA.
July 25, 1782 - Marriage record for John Mitchell and Frances Burjis (Burgess?) (Bedford Co Deed Book G-7, pg 342) - Research by Bebbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
BEDFORD CO., VIRGINIA. MARRIAGES - John Mitchell and Frances Burgess, married 25 Jul 1782. by Rev. John W. Holt.
In 1803, John MITCHELL must be "away", as his wife petitions the (Amherst or Bedford ? ) court to sell some of the furniture and other items in their home to provide for her and their children: Zachariah, George, and Harry Ann.
John Mitchell Jr born 3 Nov 1761 stated in his Rev War Pension application that he was a son of John Mitchell and Anne Greer.
4.2.1 Zachariah Mitchell born 1786 Bedford County, VA.; died 9 Oct 1866 Rye Valley, Smyth, Virginia; married
There's a Zachariah Mitchell born 1799 Amherst County, VA. and died 20 Jun 1873 Temperance District, Amherst County, VA. Is this the same one? The Rootsweb files say his father was John Michell, but also indicate his grandfather was Archelaus Mitchell born in New Kent County, VA.
4.2.2 George Mitchell born Abt. 1802 Bedford County, VA.
4.2.3 Harriet 'Harry' Ann Mitchell born 13 Apr 1806 VA Bedford County, VA.; died ____; married 18 Mar 1829 Jarvis Haydon Amherst County, VA. Jarvis Haydon was the son ofJesse & Lucy (McCalley) Haydon. The family Bible indicates that Lucy was born March 28, 1771 and that she died in April 1862 in Bedford County.
4.3. William Mitchell born ABT 1762 Bedford County, VA.; died Bef. 1793 Bedford County, VA.; married Elizabeth Burgess 17 Jul 1783 Bedford County, VA.
4.4. Aquilla Mitchell born 9 FEB 1763 Bedford County, VA.; died 1 Jul 1836 in Grainger County, TN; married 1st Susannah Burgess (Burgis) 24 Aug 1790 Bedford County, VA. (Burgess family link); 2nd Margaret Ewing 16 Sep 1819 Kentucky. Susannah Burgess was a sister to Frankey Burgess who married John Mitchell, Aquilla's older brother.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 23 Aug 1790; Acquilla Mitchell & Susannah Burgis; John Mitchell, Jr., Surety; Consent of Susannah Burgis and Elijah Mitchell; Married by John Ayers, 24 Aug 1790. < THIS MITCHELL relocated to MS>
Green Berry Mitchell was the executor of the
estate of Aquilla Mitchell
Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008
Grainger, Wills and Settlements, 1833-1842
Will of Aquilla Mitchell names the following children: Aquilla Mitchell,
Benjamin Mitchell, William Mitchell, Rhoda Gallion, Nancy Armstrong, Celia Mayes
Children:
Celia Mitchell b: 22 MAR 1792 in VA
William Mitchell b: 1793 in Virginia
Benjamin Franklin Mitchell b: 14 FEB 1793 in VA
Rhoda Mitchell b: 28 MAY 1795 in VA
Nancy Mitchell b: 8 JUN 1800 in VA
Aquilla Mitchell b: 7 JUL 1803 in VA
4.5. Benjamin Mitchell born Abt. 1766 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married Mary 'Polly' Bowyer on 24 Nov 1789 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 23 Nov 1789; Benjamin Mitchell & Polly Bowyer; John Mitchell, Surety; Married by John Ayers, 24 Nov 1789.
4.6. Hannah Mitchell born Abt. 1767 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married Shadrack Brown on 18 Oct 1787 Bedford County, VA. or Joel Hampton 14 Nov 1783 Wilkes County, NC.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 15 Oct 1787; Shadrack Brown & Hannah Mitchell, dt John; Isaac Mitchell, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 18 Oct 1787.
4.7. Isaac Mitchell born Abt. 1768 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married Prethia Mitchell on 31 Jan 1788 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 29 Jan 1788; Isaac Mitchell, s John, Sr. & Prethia Mitchell; Edward Burgess, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 31 Jan 1788.
4.8. Elijah Mitchell born 21 Aug 1769 Bedford County, VA.; died 17 Jul 1839 Madison, MO. or 1858 Bedford County, VA.; married Judith Key on 7 Dec 1789 Bedford County, VA.
February 26, 1798 - Elijah Mitchell purchased 50 acres on north side of Staunton River (adjacent to John Mitchell's land) from Nacy (Ignatius) Mitchell and his wife Sarah. (Bedford Co Deed Book J-10, pgs 438 & 439) - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
July 12, 1800 - Elijah Mitchell purchased 95 acres on Staunton River (adjacent to John Booth's land) for 75 pounds from JJohn Mitchell, Sr (Bedford Co Deed Book K-11, pgs 259 & 260) - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
April 25, 1808 - Indenture for Elijah Mitchell and his wife Judith selling 27 acres on Staunton river to John Ashwell for $40.00 (Bedford Co Deed Book L-12, pg 330) - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
1817 - Elijah Mitchell purchased 72 acres on north side of Staunton river fro $300 from John Ross and his wife Relander and Ignatius Mitchell and his wife Sarah (Bedford Co Deed Book O-15, pg 178) - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 7 Dec 1789; Elijah Mitchell & Judith Key; John Key, Surety.
Children:
Dillitha Mitchell b: 11 Nov 1790 in VA, United States
Sala Mitchell b: 23 May 1792
Jubal Mitchell b: 23 May 1794
Didamia Mitchell b: 2 Aug 1795 in Bedford County, VA, USA
Decovid E Mitchell b: 1796 in Franklin, VA, United States
Greer Mitchell b: 16 Jan 1801
Ann Mitchell b: 20 Jan 1803
Silas Mitchell b: 11 Jan 1805
Pola Mitchell b: 29 Mar 1807
Jude Mitchell b: 6 Dec 1809
Elijah Mitchell b: 17 Feb 1812 in Grainger, Tennessee, United
States
4.9. Tellitha Mitchell born 1770 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married Benjamin C. Ellis on 22 Jan 1792 Bedford County, VA. (WikiTree)
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 16 Jan 1792; Benjamin Ellis & Tellitha Mitchell; John Mitchell, Surety; Married by John Ayers, 22 Jan 1792. (marrige bond)
4.10. Rachel Mitchell born Abt. 1776 Bedford County, VA.; died 1854 Granger County, TN.; married George Woody on 16 Feb 1797 Bedford County, VA.
February 13, 1797 - Marriage bond for George Moody and Rachel Mitchell. Surety by Benjamin Mitchell. Separate consent document dated February 7, 1797 signed by John and Ann Mitchell and witnessed by Benjamin Mitchell, John Mitchell and John Moody (Bedford County Marriage Reel 12, image 480) - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
4.11. Sarah Mitchell born Abt. 1778 Bedford County, VA.; died _____; married Ignatius 'Nacy' Mitchell on 25 Dec 1792 Bedford County, VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 15 Dec 1792; Ignatius Mitchell & Sarah Mitchell; Isaac Mitchell, Surety; Consent of John and Ann Mitchell; Married by John Ayers, 25 Dec 1792.
4.12. Milley Mitchell born Abt. 1780 ???
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 19 Nov 1798; Jesse Preston & Milley Mitchell; Elijah Mitchell, Surety; Married by John Ayers, 22 Nov 1798.
4.13 James Mitchell born abt. 1781 Bedford Co., VA.; died before 1878 Bedford Co., VA; married 1 Jan 1802 Hannah Hore.
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5.0 - Thomas Mitchell born bef.. 1750 Bedford County (then Lunenburg County), VA.; died 1777 Bedford County, VA.; married Abt. 1769 Eleanor Relander born Abt. 1755. Eleanor Mitchell's 2nd marriage was to John Ross on 11 Jan 1778 Bedford County, VA. (Findagrave) The above 4.0 - John Mitchell and 5.0 Thomas Mitchell were brothers, the sons of William Mitchell and his wife Elizabeth Elliott. Son of William Mitchell born 6 Feb 1699 Baltimore County, Maryland and Elizabeth Elliott born Abt. 1710 Baltimore County, MD. who were married on 30 Sep 1736 Baltimore County, MD.
12 April 1745 - Sarah and her husband, Lewis Lafee made an account of Wm. Lowe's estate; Lemuel Howard for Wm. Lowe's funeral, John Standifer, John Roberts, Thomas Mitchell, Aquilla Greer, Shelton Standiford, Archibald Rollo, Thomas Johnson, Edward Mortimore, Robert Holiday, Robert Torio, Walter Tolley and Sutton Sicelmore. Total of disbursements was 60.3.6: Inventory of whole estate was 348.16.7. Edward Mortimore and George Elliott, both of Baltimore Co., Sureties. Lewis Lafee and wife, Sarah took oath to the Court as to the report being correct. Accounts, Baltimore Liber 21, Folios 259 and 260, Hall of Records. (Source ) Later of Bedford Co., VA.
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 11 Jan 1787; John Ross & Elenor Mitchell; Geo. Bozwell, Surety; Married by James Mitchell, 18 Jan 1787.
5.1. - Ignatious Mitchell / Ignacious Mitchell born 1772 Bedford County, VA.; died 29 Sep 1853 Bedford County, VA; married Sarah Mitchell 15 Dec. 1792.
December 15, 1792 - Marriage bond for Nacy (Ignatius) Mitchell and Sarah Mitchell. Surety by Isaac Mitchell. Consent given by John & Ann Mitchell. Marriage by John Ayers. - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
February 26, 1798 - Elijah Mitchell purchased 50 acres on north side of Staunton River (adjacent to John Mitchell's land) from Nacy (Ignatius) Mitchell and his wife Sarah. (Bedford Co Deed Book J-10, pgs 438 & 439) - Research by Debbie Ullom from Rootsweb Archives 31 Aug. 2000
Bedford County, VA will of Ignatius Mitchell probated 28 Nov 1853.
5.1.1 - Jesse Mitchell born 1793; died AFT. 1860 Bedford County, VA.; married Jane Ashwell 10 Nov 1814 in Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 7 Nov 1814; Jesse Mitchell, s Ignatious & Jane Ashwell, dt John; Daniel Ashwell, Surety; Married by John Ayers, 10 Nov 1814.
5.2. - Sarah Mitchell born Jul 1773 Bedford County, VA.; died 12 Sep 1859 Franklin, Virginia; married William Colson Anglea
Bedford Co., VA Marriage Bonds: 5 Apr 1797; William Anglea (aka Angell) & Sarah Mitchell; John Hancock, Surety; Consent of Beelender Ross; Married by John Ayers, 6 Apr 1797
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6.0 - Elizabeth Mitchell born Aug 1750 Bedford County (then Lunenburg County), VA.; died 28 July 1843 age 92 years 11 months Clinton County, Ohio with burial in the New Antioch Cemetery, Clinton County, OH (Findagrave); married Andrew B. Irvin. born 1748; died 25 Apr 1830 Clinton County, OH with burial New Antioch Cemetery, Clinton County, OH. (Findagrave)
Two possibilities:
1st possibility of origins: This Elizabeth Mitchell does not appear in Rootsweb.com family trees as a child of 1.0 - Daniel Mitchell but may be as Abraham Irvin and John Irvin are listed as Appraisers of the 1775 Estate Inventory and 1790 Final Property settlement of Daniel Mitchell. Her son Caleb E. Irvine married James Mitchell, Jrs (3.1) daughter Elizabeth Ewing Mitchell. Based upon Elizabeth Mitchells headstone, she died 28 July 1843 age 92 years 11 months, which means she was born in Aug 1750. 1.0 - Daniel Mitchell’s brother 2.0 - Robert Mitchell had a son Samuel P. Mitchell (2.6) who was born 5 Nov. 1749 so it’s unlikely that she was Robert’s daughter. And my 3.0 - James Mitchell Sr. did not marry the widow Margaret (Caldwell) Rogers until 1751 or 1752 as her husband William Rogers did not die until Oct. 1750.
2nd possibility of origins: It's also possible that this Elizabeth Mitchell was a sister to 4.0 - John Michell & 5.0 - Thomas Mitchell are her brothers as Elizabeth Mitchell was included in an 1899 book The Irvines and Their Kin wherein it states that Elizabeth Mitchell was the daughter William Mitchell and Elizabeth Innes who came to Bedford County, VA. The issue with this statement is that the William Mitchell who married Elizabeth Innes was born Abt. 1667 and died in 1725 Chesterfield County, VA.. And Elizabeth Innes was born Abt. 1670 which means if she was alive in Aug 1750 when Elizabeth Mitchell was born, she’d have been 80 years old and her husband William Mitchell would have been deceased for 25 years.
If The Irvines and Their Kin book was based upon oral family history that Elizabeth Mitchell's father was a William Mitchell, then it's possible she was the daughter of William Mitchell born 6 Feb 1699 Baltimore County, Maryland and Elizabeth Elliott born Abt. 1710 Baltimore County, MD. who were married on 30 Sep 1736 Baltimore County, MD. as 4.0 - John Mitchell and 5.0 - Thomas Mitchell above are identified in Rootsweb trees as being two of their children and they both died in Bedford County, VA. This Elizabeth Mitchell does not appear in the list of children of William Mitchell and Elizabeth Elliott as listed in the last two Rootsweb files, but falls within the timeframe for when Elizabeth Elliott was able to bear children. Further research is needed.
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John Mitchell 1 descendants: (earliest Lunenburg County, VA land grant dated 1750 - 21 years, which means born by or before 1729 )
This John Mitchell is stated to have been born ABT. 1685 Charles Parish, York County, VA. and died 29 Dec 1753 in Lunenburg County, VA.; he married Cathernine Bates
Children: James Mitchell born Abt. 1707 Prince Georges County, VA.; Catherine Mitchell born Abt. 1708 Prince Georges County, VA; Mary Mitchell born Abt. 1709 Prince Georges County, VA.; Jacob Mitchell born Abt. 1710 Prince Georges County, VA.; Isaac Mitchell born Abt 1711 Prince Georges County, VA.
Jacob Mitchell descendants: (earliest Lunenbeug County, VA land grant dated 1751 - 21 years, which means born by or before 1730 )
Appears to be the son of the above John Mitchell. Jacob Mitchell born ABT. 1710 Prince Georges County, VA.
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Thomas Mitchell descendants: (earliest Lunenburg County, VA land grant dated 1756 - 21 years, which means born by or before 1735 )
Is this the Thomas Mitchell born ABT 1732 Pennsylvania and died BEF 23 Mar 1807 Augusta County, VA.
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Dr. Thomas P. Mitchell born 25 Apr 1787 Bedford County, VA.; died 23 Feb 1861 Bedford County, VA. (Findagrave); married Ann Dandridge Sanders / Saunders. She was born 20 Jun 1800; died 1862 Bedford County, VA. (Findagrave) Dr. Thomas P. Mitchell's home Oakland.
1. - Ann Malinda Mitchell born 1826 Bedford County, VA.; died 1838 Bedford County, VA. (Findagrave)
2. - Dr. Johnathan Sanders Mitchell born 16 Dec 1827 Bedford County, VA.; died 8 Sep 1915 Bedford County, VA. (Findagrave)
3. - Emiline Rosalie Mitchell born 1832 Bedford County, VA.; died 1859 Bedford County, VA.
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UNKNOWN Parentage:
Nancy Ann Mitchell born Abt. 1740 to 1750, died 22 Jun 1812 Bedford County, VA.; married 1767 Joseph Chaffin Cumberland, Cumberland County, VA. He was born 1740 to 1750
Her daughter Rhoda Chaffin born 1771 married Thomas Hudnall on 9 Oct 1794 in Bedford County, VA.
Thomas Mitchell born abt. 1769 Bedford Co., VA.; may have married 28 March 1785 Margaret Calhoun.
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[1] Will of Robert Mitchell
In the name of God Amen. I, Robert Mitchell of
Bedford County and Province of Virginia, being of Perfect mind and memory do
make this my Last Will and Testament first my Lawful Debt to be discharged, to
my beloved wife Mary I give the Planation I now live on during
her life or widowhood, at the end of either I give it to my son Samuel.
Also to my wife Mary I give all my movable Estate to be disposed of at her
discretion, to my son Daniel I give one hundred acres of Land
where he now lives. To Robert and Stephen I Give the remainder
of the Upper Tract I bought of Hilton. To Josias Campbell the
lower half of the same tract. My wife, Daniel & Samuel I Lease my Executory to
see the Execution of this my will which I do declare to be my last revoking all
others by me heretofore made as Witness my hand Twenty Third day of
April one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one. (1781)
Robert Mitchell (L.S.)
His Witness: John Dowdy, James Freemen, Mark, James Davis.
At a Court held for Bedford County the 25th February
1799.This last will & Testament of Robert Mitchell deceased was proved by the
oath of John Dowdy & James Freeman witnesses who names are thereto subscribed &
Ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Daniel Mitchell & Samuel Mitchell
Executors therein names, who made oath thereto certificate is granted them for
obtaining probate thereof in due form on giving security whereupon they together
with Jesse Leftwich & Stephen Preston their security's entered into &
Acknowledged their Bond in the Penalty of Five hundred dollars conditioned for
the said executors due & faithful administration of said decedent's Estate &
Performance of his will.
Teste, J.A. Steptow, CBC
In the Clerks office of the Circuit Court of Bedford County, VA March 4, 1926 The above is a copy of a will of record in said Co., In Will Book "B" page 2239 Teste, V. W. Nichols, Clerk
[2] Affidavit of Samuel Mitchell that
his brother
Stephen Mitchell was a soldier in the Revolution War. Virginia,
Bedford County to wit. Be it know that before me David W. Quarles, a Justice of
the peace and for the County aforesaid, Samuel Mitchell an old and highly
respectable man, well known to me and entitled to full credits; who made oath,
that he was well acquainted with his brother Stephen Mitchell having been a
soldier of the revolution. That in 1776, said Stephen Mitchell enlisted for two
years in the Company of Capt. George Lambert of the 14th Virginia Regiment
Continental State Line in the County of Bedford; that he served his two years
out and was honorably discharged - that he is deceased; that Patsy Lindsey wife
of William Lindsey, Charity, wife of Alexander Smith, Catherine (Keturah) wife
of Stephen Lindsey, Charlotte wife of Peter Smith, Lucy Mitchell, Stephen N.
Mitchell, Nancy, wife of William Wilson, and Betsy wife of William Mitchell are
his children and heirs. The foregoing was subscribed
Samuel Mitchell and duly sworn to before me,
Justice as aforesaid, this 8th Feby. 1834D. W. Quarles
[3] Presbyterian Encyclopedia, Page 531 Paragraph #, Rev. James Mitchell
James Mitchell was born at Pequea, Penn. Jan. 29,
1747.His parents removed from Pennsylvania to Bedford County Va. where they
resided many years. Of the circumstances of either his classical or theological
education little is known, though he was for a time previous to his entering the
ministry a Tutor in Hampden Sidney College. He was licensed to preach the gospel
by Hanover Presbytery in October 1781.Shortly after his licensure, he seems, by
advice of his Presbytery to have taken a Missionary tour into the Western
Territories. In 1782 he removed to Kentucky, where he
exercised his ministry for a short time and supported his family chiefly by
teaching a school. In 1784 he was installed pastor of the churches of Hot Creek
and Dub Creek and preached to them about three years. In March 1786 the church
of the Peaks in Bedford gave him a call which he accepted and here with a
congregation covering an indefinite extent of territory around the Peaks he
passed his long Ministerial Life. He died Feb. 27, 1841.Mr Mitchell often made
Missionary excursions, traveling for weeks and even months at a time in the
southwestern counties of Virginia. Wherever he happened to be, he was always
ready to preach in his preaching was always acceptable and often highly
effective. He was jealous in all innovations, not only in the doctrines, but the
usage of the church.
[4] 20 July 1780 Bedford County Land Indenture - Stephen Mitchell (Library of Virginia)
GRANTEE Mitchell, Stephen. grantee.DATE 20 July 1780.NOTE Location: Bedford
County.
NOTE Description: 380 acres on both sides of Possum Creek.
NOTE Source: Land Office Patents E, 1775-1776, 1780-1781 (v.2 p.463-930), p. 210
(Reel 46).
Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office. Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels
42-190; Virginia State
Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
[5] 1781-1783 Impressment of Supplies needed by the American Army - Robert Mitchell (Library of Virginia)
This was Robert Mitchell, Sr. Robert Mitchell, Jr. or Robert Mitchell the son of Daniel. All three were of age.
[6] yDNA Family Groups in Bedford County, VA. (source)
Daniel and Robert Mitchell of Bedford County, VA belong to Mitchell Family Group #4
