Person:Martha MItchell (1)

Information on Martha Mitchell

Martha Mitchell was identified as the eldest daughter in her father, Thomas Mitchell's will written in 1734 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Note: this is an update, formerly it was thought that Martha was a Tate, but more conclusive evidence has been found to make the following change:

Note: the following will of Francis Beatty, spouse of Martha Mitchell proves the relationship to John Tate, as the brother-in-law of John Tate (both Francis Beatty and John Tate apparently married daughters of Thomas Mitchell (who named daughters Martha and Mary in his will written in 1734):

• Page 437.--10th October, 1769. Francis Beaty, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Gent., to his brother-in-law, John Tate, power of attorney to sell all lands belonging to Francis, including land bought of John Keer, on Flat Spring Branch, joining the other land where I last lived; also 200 acres joining Charles Berry. Teste: Robert Gay, John and James Beaty.

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   2. Martha Mitchell (1711) married in 1731 Francis Beatty (d.1772) , held several grants in Beverley and Bordon Manor, then moved to North Carolina. On 10 Oct 1769, Francis Beaty, Gent, of Mecklenburg Co, NC, gave John Tate Power of Attorney to sell his land in Augusta County.
   
   
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