Person:Richard Mitchell (18)

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Richard Mitchell, The Elder
b.2 Nov 1728 Lancaster Co., VA
d.10 Jul 1781 Lancaster Co., VA
Parents and Siblings
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m. Abt 1714
  1. William Mitchell1715 -
  2. Sarah Mitchell1717 - 1752
  3. Margaret Mitchell1719 -
  4. George Mitchell1720/21 -
  5. Catherine Mitchell1722/23 -
  6. Robert Mitchell, III1724 - 1758
  7. Elizabeth Mitchell1726 - 1785
  8. Richard Mitchell, The Elder1728 - 1781
  9. Frances Mitchell1730/31 -
  10. Judith Mitchell1732/33 - 1791
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Richard Mitchell, The Elder1728 - 1781
  • W.  Ann Sydnor1728 -
m. 30 Aug 1752
  1. Robert Mitchell1753 - 1753
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Facts and Events
Name Richard Mitchell, The Elder
Gender Male
Birth[1] 2 Nov 1728 Lancaster Co., VA
Marriage 30 Aug 1752 Richmond Co., VAto Ann Sydnor
Death[2][3][4] 10 Jul 1781 Lancaster Co., VA

King in Marriages of Richmond County 1668 - 1853, states he was the son of Robert Mitchell, Gent., The bondsman to his marriage was Anthony Sydnor, Sr. The bride was the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth (Dew) Sydnor (q.v.). Richard Mitchell (1728-1781) and his wife Ann Sydnor (1728-1793) died childless; his will was proved in Lancaster County and hers in Richmond County. He was the son of of Robert Mitchell, Gentleman, (1684-1748), of Lancaster County whose will is of record and Bible record in VSL:AD#25212. WB#8, p. 163; Lee, 158; Hayden p. 92; quoting letter 11 October 1952.

In 1775, he was elected to the 22-member Lancaster County Committee of Safety which assumed the executive role after the 1776 collapse of the Royal government in Virginia (Jett, p. 110). In 1776, he was apointed High Sheriff for Lancaster County. (Jett, p. 113).

Will of RIchard Mitchell, dated 14 February 1779, recorded 20 September 1781, Lancaster County Will Book 20, p. 207. He had only one child, Robert, who died as an infant. His will names nephews Richard Mitchell “my land and plantation whereon I now live [n Lancaster County] and nephew Robert Mitchell all lands in Richmond and Northumberland County, and their sisters Susannah Glasscock and Hannah Mitchell. Also names deceased sister Sarah Chinn’s children. Sisters Frances Sydnor, Elizabeth Fauntleroy, Judith Glasscock. Executors were nephews Robert and Richard Mitchell. No witnesses. Ann Mitchell widow renounced by deed proved in Court all her right in her deceased husband’s will, 20 SEP 1781. (King, Marriages of Richmond County, p. 159).

References
  1. ↑ “Mitchell Family Bible also Containing Lewis Family Entries,” Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Magazine, V
    p. 1280.
  2. ↑ “Mitchell Family Bible also Containing Lewis Family Entries,” Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Magazine, V.
  3. ↑ Will of Richard Mitchell, Will Book 20:207, Circuit Clerk’s Office, Lancaster County Court House, Lancaster, V.
  4. ↑ WB 20, p. 207
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