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*Robert Mitchell [Parents] 1 was born 2 about 1690 in VA. He died 3, 4, 5 May - Dec 1751 in Granville co, NC. *Robert married 6 *Catherine Mitchell about 1720.

"On 8 April 1723 in Prince George Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell, Robert Mitchell the younger and Henry Mitchell son of said Robert Mitchell of Surry Co., sell to Stith Bolling 100 acres on S side of Appomattox Riv. received by deed of gift from Henry Mitchell in 1705"
(Prince George Co., VA. Rec. 1713-1728 p. 597)

"On 19 October 1726 in Surry Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell of Southwark Parish, for love & affection, to brother John Mitchell, Jr., 165 acres -- part of 330 granted to father Robert Mitchell -- where father lived at his death, on Thomas Jones' line. --- "
(Surry Co.VA. Deeds, Wills, Etc. #7:656)

*Catherine Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 about 1702. She died 4 after 1753/1755. *Catherine married 5 *Robert Mitchell about 1720.

They had the following children:

  F i Susannah Mitchell
  F ii Phebe Mitchell
  M iii *Robert [Tyner] Mitchell
  M iv Isaac Mitchell 1, 2 was born 3 about 1730. He died 4 after Jun 1760.
  M v Daniel Mitchell 1, 2 was born 3 about 1732. He died after 4 May 1751.
  M vi John Mitchell 1, 2 was born 3, 4 after 1732. He died after 4 May 1751.

"To my daughter Catherine Mitchell, wife to Robert Mitchell, deceased - 1 Mulatto boy named Jacob, 1 feather bed, 1 rug and 2 blankets, 1 large Bible, and looking glass,
and the same to return to her son, John Mitchell, when he reaches age 21 years."
(from Will of John Mitchell; written 29 Dec 1753)
  F vii Mary Mitchell 1 was born 2 about 1734. She died 3 after 4 May 1751.
  F viii Martha Mitchell 1, 2 was born 3 about 1736. She died 4 after 4 May 1751.

There is a Martha Mitchell, shown to have married a Solomon Walker in 1779; Granville co, NC.
(From Transcribed Records of Marriages in Granville co, NC)

*Robert Mitchell [Parents] 1 was born 2 arnd 1670-1690 in Henrico co, VA. He died 3, 4 about 1725 in Surry co, VA. *Robert married *Mary (w/o Robert Mitchell).

" On 8 April 1723 in Prince George Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell, Robert Mitchell the younger and Henry Mitchell son of said Robert Mitchell of Surry Co., sell to Stith Bolling 100 acres on S side of Appomattox Riv. received by deed of gift from Henry Mitchell in 1705."
(Prince George Co., VA. Rec. 1713-1728 p. 597)
This only indicates the possibility of Robert Mitchell being a son of Henry Mitchell.

"On 5 September 1723 in Surry Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell, 320 a, N side Nottoway R., E side Hard Word Sw, cor. Thomas Jones, Peter Mitchell."
(Patent Bk. 11:277 "Nell Marion Nugent, Cavaliers and Pioneers, Abstracts of
Virginia Land Patents and Grants", page 254)

*Mary (w/o Robert Mitchell) 1 was born 2 [mid to late 1600's]. She died 3 after 1725. *Mary married *Robert Mitchell.

They had the following children:

  M i *Robert Mitchell
  M ii Henry Mitchell
  M iii Peter Mitchell
  M iv John Mitchell (Jr)

(h/o Opal Marrs) Russell 1 died unknown. He married Opal Marrs.

Opal Marrs [Parents] 1 died unknown. She married (h/o Opal Marrs) Russell.

"the story of STELLA and more----";
states that Opal taught school for many years.


*John Mitchell 1, 2 died 3, 4 abt 1753 or 55 in Lunenberg co, VA. He married *Catherine (w/o John Mitchell).

Will Abstract written as;
357. Mitchell, John 12-29-1753; 2-4-1755; W.B. 1/140
Mentions: Sons: James Mitchell, Isaac Mitchell
Daughters: Catherine Mitchell (wife of Robert Mitchell),
Mary Yarbrough (wife of Wm. Yarbrough)
Son-in-law: Jacob Mitchell
Housekeeper: Elizabeth Sawyer
Executors: Isaac Mitchell, Jacob Mitchell
Witnesses: Reuben Searcy, Francis (his X mark) James,
Ann (her X mark) James.

*Catherine (w/o John Mitchell) 1, 2 died 3 after 1753. She married *John Mitchell.

They had the following children:

  F i *Catherine Mitchell
  M ii Isaac Mitchell
  M iii James Mitchell 1 died 2 after Feb 1755.
  F iv Mary Mitchell
  F v Mitchell (d/o John Mit.; w/o Jacob Mit.)

*Henry Mitchell ,Sr 1, 2, 3 was born 4 in 1634. He died 5, 6, 7 [Abt 1705] in [VA]. *Henry married * Jarrett (w/o Henry Mitchell, Sr).

It is through speculation, not documentation, that I place Henry Mitchell, Sr as the father of Robert Mitchell & Henry Mitchell, Jr. The following only indicates the possibility.
"Quit rent Roll":
"Henry Mitchell, Sr & Henry Mitchell, Jr on 1704 Quit Rent Roll for Prince George co, VA. Henry Mitchell, Sr for 100 acres, Henry Mitchell Jr for 200 acres";
"Land Transaction":
"On 8 April 1723 in Prince George Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell, Robert Mitchell the younger and Henry Mitchell son of said Robert Mitchell of Surry Co., sell to Stith Bolling 100 acres on S side of Appomattox Riv. received by deed of gift from Henry Mitchell in 1705."
(Prince George Co., VA. Rec. 1713-1728 p. 597)

Also on the 1704 "Quit Rent Roll" for Prince George county, Virginia is Jno Mitchell, Peter Mitchell and Thomas Mitchell, Jr;
There is another Thomas Mitchell shown in Parish of Saint Peters and Saint Paul, along with Stephen Mitchell, Stephen Mitchell, Jr and William Mitchell.

* Jarrett (w/o Henry Mitchell, Sr) 1 was born 2 [mid 1600's]. She died unknown. * married *Henry Mitchell ,Sr.

They had the following children:

  M i *Robert Mitchell
  M ii Henry Mitchell ,Jr

Henry Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2 died unknown. He married Sarah (w/o Henry Mitchell).

"On 8 April 1723 in Prince George Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell, Robert Mitchell the younger and Henry Mitchell son of said Robert Mitchell of Surry Co., sell to Stith Bolling 100 acres on S side of Appomattox Riv. received by deed of gift from Henry Mitchell in 1705"
(Prince George Co., VA. Rec. 1713-1728 p. 597)

Sarah (w/o Henry Mitchell) 1 was born [late 1600's-early 1700's]. She died unknown. Sarah married Henry Mitchell.

They had the following children:

  M i Robert Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. He died unknown.
  M ii Daniel Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. He died unknown.
  M iii William Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. He died unknown.
  F iv Elizabeth Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. She died unknown.
  F v Mary Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. She died unknown.
  M vi Samuel Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. He died unknown.
  F vii Sarah Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. She died unknown.
  F viii Tabitha Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. She died unknown.
  F ix Rebecca Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. She died unknown.
  F x Amey Mitchell 1 was born [early 1700's]. She died unknown.

Peter Mitchell [Parents] 1 was born [late 1600's-early 1700's]. He died unknown. Peter married Mary (w/o Peter Mitchell).

"On 19 October 1726 in Surry Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell of Southwark Parish, for love & affection, to brother John Mitchell, Jr., 165 acres -- part of 330 granted to father Robert Mitchell -- where father lived at his death, on Thomas Jones' line. The remainder to brother Peter Mitchell. Wit. John Mitchell, Henchy (x) Maybury"
(Surry Co.VA. Deeds, Wills, Etc. #7:656)

"19 October 1726 in Surry Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell of Southwark Parish to brother Peter Mitchell, 165 acres, part of 330 acres granted to father, Robert Mitchell"
(Surry Co. VA. Deeds, Wills, Etc. #7:657)

Mary (w/o Peter Mitchell) 1 was born [late 1600's-early 1700's]. She died unknown. Mary married Peter Mitchell.

"8 March 1748 in Surry Co., Virginia, ::: Peter Mitchell Sr. and Mary of Albemarle Par. Surry Co. to Thomas Vines, 160 a being part of 320 acres granted my father, Robert Mitchell 5 Sep 1723, and is the lower half of sd tract bounded by Thomas Jones. Wit. William Mitchell, John (x) Mitchell.
Signed, Peter (x) Mitchell and Mary (x) Mitchell "
(Surry Co.,Virginia Deeds & Estate Accounts 1734-1755 by Wm. L. Hopkins, p. 112; DB 5:350)


John Mitchell (Jr) [Parents] 1 was born [late 1600's-early 1700's]. He died unknown. John married Judith Maclin.

" On 19 October 1726 in Surry Co., Virginia, ::: Robert Mitchell of Southwark Parish, for love & affection, to brother John Mitchell, Jr., 165 acres -- part of 330 granted to father Robert Mitchell -- where father lived at his death, on Thomas Jones' line. The remainder to brother Peter Mitchell. Wit. John Mitchell, Henchy (x) Maybury"
(Surry Co.VA. Deeds, Wills, Etc. #7:656)

Judith Maclin [Parents] 1 was born [late 1600's-early 1700's]. She died unknown. Judith married John Mitchell (Jr).


Glover (h/o Susannah Mitchell) 1 was born 2 prob. early 1720's. He died unknown. married Susannah Mitchell.

Susannah Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 about 1722. She died 4 after 4 May 1751. Susannah married Glover (h/o Susannah Mitchell).


Glover (h/o Phebe Mitchell) 1 was born 2 [arnd 1726]. He died unknown. married Phebe Mitchell.

Phebe Mitchell [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 about 1726. She died 4 after 4 May 1751. Phebe married Glover (h/o Phebe Mitchell).

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