This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kozmobates Surnames: Mitchell Ritchie Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/1427.1454.1504.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seems a number of us have Alexander Mitchell in Forfar. Was Mitchell a very common name or are these Alexanders connected? I'm looking to confirm any of my facts and find the parents of my Alexander Mitchell. He is later than most Mitchell's listed here. Alexander Mitchell b1781 (one fact claims he was born in 1803, which makes sense with children's birthdates) d1848. Alexander m Margaret Ritchie b 1799 in Rescobie, Angus children David George b1839 (my line), Margaret b1835, James b1826, Peter 1842, William 1830, Anne 1824, Agnes 1828, John 1831, Helen 1833, Margaret 1837. 10 children according to my records; yes, they were prolific. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.