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Richard Mitchell, The Elder
Facts and Events
| Name |
Richard Mitchell, The Elder |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[1] |
2 Nov 1728 |
Lancaster, Virginia, United States |
| Other[5] |
12 Jul 1748 |
Lancaster, Virginia, United Statesnamed in Will of Robert Mitchell, father |
| Marriage Bond |
24 Aug 1752 |
Richmond County, Virginia, United Statesto Ann Sydnor |
| Marriage |
30 Aug 1752 |
Richmond County, Virginia, United Statesto Ann Sydnor |
| Will[2][3][4] |
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| Death[1][2] |
10 Jul 1781 |
Lancaster, Virginia, United States |
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 8:163; Lee, 158; Hayden, 92; quoting letter 11 Oct 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, 110]
In 1776, he was appointed High Sheriff for Lancaster County. [Jett, 113]
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.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 “Mitchell Family Bible also Containing Lewis Family Entries,” Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Magazine, V
1280. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Will of Richard Mitchell, in Lancaster County, Virginia Will Book
20:207.
- ↑ Will of Richard Mitchell
20:209ff.
Written 20 Feb 1779. Proved 20 Sep 1781,
[Lancaster County, VA Will Book 20:209ff, Circuit Clerk’s Office, Lancaster County Court House, Lancaster, VA.]
- ↑ King, George Harrison Sanford. Marriages of Richmond County, Virginia, 1668-1853 : addenda and corrigenda. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970)
159.
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.). He had only one child, Robert, who died as an infant.
Will of Richard Mitchell, dated 14 February 1779, recorded 20 September 1781, Lancaster County Will Book 20:207.
His will names nephews Richard Mitchell “my land and plantation whereon I now live [in 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.
- ↑ Will of Robert Mitchell, in Lancaster County, Virginia Will Book
14:212, 236.
Written 12 Jul 1748. Proved 9 Sep 1748, Lancaster Co., VA
Son Robert: land whereon he now lives in Richmond County that I bought of Mrs. Belfield
Son John:
Son Richard: plantation whereon I now live [Lancaster County], land in Richmond County, and land in Northumberland County.
Daughter: Eliza, wife of Moore Faunterloy
Daughter: Judith Mitchell
Daughter: Sarah, wife of Thomas Chinn
Daughter: Frances Mitchell
Grandchildren: Robert, Thomas, Rawleigh and Mary Chinn, children of daughter Sarah.
Sister: Sarah Pitman.
Wife: Mentioned but not named.
Executors: Sons, Dr. John Mitchell, Robert Mitchell and Richard Mitchell
[WB 14:212]
WB 14:236, [Date needed] Susannah, wife of Robert Mitchell, dec., renounces legacy.
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