John Mitchell (1763-1847)

John Mitchell, Farmer & Miller, of Old Deer, Aberdeenshire

He operated the Mill of Fortrie at Ellon in Aberdeenshire. He was described as, "an industrious and prosperous farmer who had some knowledge of the common law and served as a kind of legal advisor for the district, as well as an arbitrator of neighborhood disputes". He married Margaret Lendrum and they were the parents of thirteen children. A young son, Alexander, went to America and became the wealthiest man in Wisconsin, building the Mitchell Mansion in Milwaukee.  
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 29/01/2020 and last updated on 30/01/2020.