Burgess Mitchell (1701)

Born 11 Aug 1701 in Anne Arundel, Maryland

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Biography

Burgess Mitchell was born 11 Aug 1701. He was the son of John Mitchell and Susanna Burgess. He is named as oldest son in the document below.

"Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records 1749-1752; Liber PP {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 140. At the request of Nathaniel Magruder the following Mortgage was recorded October 9, 1751. I Burgess Mitchell, planter in consideration of 15,845 pounds of tobacco and 5 pounds 18 shillings and six pence current money paid by Nathaniel Magruder, planter have sold and made over all my crop of tobacco and corn on the plantation where I now dwell as also all my horse cattle sheep and hogs household goods and other goods and chattels that I am now possessed with provided nevertheless that Burgess Mitchell shall well and truly pay to Nathaniel Magruder the above mentioned sum of tobacco and money at any time the said Nathaniel Magruder shall demand the same then the above Bill of sale to be void and of non-effect. Given under my hand and seal this September 24, 1751, Burgess Mitchell in the presence of and acknowledged before Richard Keene.

Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records 1757-1759; Liber PP {Abstract by Mike Marshall}; Page 33. At the request of Nathaniel Offutt the following Deed was recorded September 7, 1757 Indenture made May 13, 1757; Joseph Belt, Gentleman and Margery Belt his wife of one part and Burgess Mitchell of the other part. Whereas Susanna Mitchell, widow, was seized of and estate of inheritance in fee tail in a tract called "Greenwood" the immediate reversion or remainder belongs to Burgess Mitchell, eldest son of said Susanna Mitchell, and whereas Susanna Mitchell by virtue of and act of assembly made at Annapolis the 6th day of October, 1724 entitled and Act for the Relief of Long Languishing Prisoners did convey unto Philip Lee, Gentleman then sheriff of PGCo for and during the natural life of the said Susanna and whereas Philip Lee by his deed bearing date March 2, 1725 for the consideration of 51 pounds current money did convey the said tract of "Greenwood" unto Margery Sprigg, now wife of Joseph Belt for the natural life of Susanna Mitchell and whereas likewise Burgess Mitchell stands justly indebted to several of the inhabitants of this province in divers sums of money and tobacco which Burgess Mitchell and John Mitchell his son are willing and desirous should be bonafide paid and satisfied. Now this indenture witnesseth that Joseph Belt and Margery Belt his wife for the consideration of the premise and she sum of 5 shillings current money have surrendered by these presents unto Burgess Mitchell upon the conditions hereinafter mentioned all that tract called "Greenwood" containing 380 acres to have and to hold during the natural life of Susanna Mitchell upon condition that Burgess Mitchell shall be made perfect tenant of the freehold and appear gratis to a writ or writs of entry and to vouch to warranty of John Mitchell son and heir apparent. Signed Joseph Belt, Margery Belt, in the presence of and acknowledged before John Sprigg, Joseph Belt, Jr., and at the same time Margery Belt w/o Joseph Belt relinquished her right of dower. May 13, 1757, received of Burgess Mitchell 5 shilliing consideration money and received of Nathaniel Offut 15 shilling and 2 pence half penny sterling for an alienation fine on the 380 acres."

• Fact: Residence (1701) Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
• Fact: Christening (07 SEP 1701) All Hollows Parish,Anne Arundel,Maryland

Sources

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 24 October 2019, 02:00), entry for Burges Mitchell(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:MTNM-9SF); contributed by various users.
• http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I052939&tree=tree1

• WikiTree profile Mitchell-2004 created through the import of WILLIAMS 2011.GED on Jun 22, 2011 by Ted Williams. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Ted and others.

• Source: S004386 Title: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Note: #NS043861

No NOTE record found with id NS043861.