Mitchell and White Genealogy

Elizabeth Gills¹

F, #4401, b. 27 Jan 1793, d. 25 Jun 1860

Key Events

Event	Date	Description
Birth	27 Jan 1793	Elizabeth Gills was born on 27 Jan 1793.²
Marriage	4 Nov 1811	James Cox and she married on 4 Nov 1811 in Bedford County, Virginia.³
Death	25 Jun 1860	She died on 25 Jun 1860.²
Burial		She was buried in Cox Cemetery, Monroe County, Missouri.²

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Event	Date	Description
Person Source		Elizabeth Gills had person sources.¹

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Last Edited: 9 Aug 2026 12:11:09

Citations

[S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry, James Cox and Elizabeth Gills, married 4 November 1811, Bedford County, Virginia.
[S1638] Find a Grave, database with images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83037984 : accessed 2 Sep 2024), "Elizabeth (Gills) Cox", memorial 83037984, created by "Pam Witherow", tombstone image by "Pam Witherow", inscription "Elizabeth, wife of James Cox, born Jan 27, 1793, died June 25, 1860, aged 67 Y's 4 M's 29 D's"; citing Cox Cemetery, Monroe County, Missouri. Memorial states death date of 25 May, 1860.
[S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," Elizabeth Gills and James Cox entry.

Henry Cox¹

M, #4402, d. abt May 1780

Parents

Father: Richard Cox (d. bet 18 Jul 1734 and 3 Feb 1734/35)
Mother: Mary Trent (d. abt 1735)

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Key Events

Event	Date	Description
Death	Abt May 1780	Henry Cox died abt May 1780 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.²

Children with Judith Redford (d. abt Apr 1789)

Francis Cox
John Cox+
Elisha Cox
Judith Cox
Archelus Cox
Radford Cox
Martha Cox
Elizabeth Cox
Damaris Cox
William Cox (d. bef 6 Oct 1780)
Milner Cox (d. abt 1792)
Valentine Cox+ (b. est 1750, d. 27 Dec 1813)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Will	18 Jul 1734	Henry Cox was named as a beneficiary in the will of Richard Cox on 18 Jul 1734 in Henrico County, Virginia, together with Edith Cox, Elizabeth Cox, John Cox, Mary Cox, Obedience Cox, and Richard Cox.³
Will	26 Jul 1779	He made a will on 26 Jul 1779 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The executor was William Cox.¹
Probate	2 Jun 1780	His estate was probated on 2 Jun 1780 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.²
Inventory	12 Jun 1780	An inventory of the estate of Henry Cox was recorded on 12 Jun 1780 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.⁴

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Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
Relationships: 6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08

Citations

[S1632] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, Will Book 3 With Inventories and Accounts, 1774-1785: pp. 276-278, Henry Cox will, 26 Jul 1779; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9PC-39Q5): accessed 26 Aug 2024), image group number 7644374, images 307-309 of 599; citing original records at the Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.
[S1650] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, County Court Order Book 6, 1774-1784: p. 288, Henry Cox probate, 2 Jun 1780; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4V-JQ7Q-X): accessed 8 Oct 2024), image group number 7897743, item 3, image 165 of 300; citing original records at Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.
[S1654] , Henrico County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds No. 2 Part 1, 1725-1737: p. 466, Richard Cox will, 18 Jul 1734; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89P6-SL1V): accessed 10 Oct 2024), image group number 7645095, item 4, image 70 of 98; citing original records of Henrico County.
[S1633] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, Will Book 3 With Inventories and Accounts, 1774-1785: p. 284, Henry Cox inventory, 12 Jun 1780; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9PC-399P): accessed 26 Aug 2024), image group number 7644374, image 315 of 599; citing original records at the Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.

Judith Redford^1,2

F, #4403, d. abt Apr 1789

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Key Events

Event	Date	Description
Death	Abt Apr 1789	Judith Redford died abt Apr 1789 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.^3,4

Children with Henry Cox (d. abt May 1780)

Francis Cox
John Cox+
Elisha Cox
Judith Cox
Archelus Cox
Radford Cox
Martha Cox
Elizabeth Cox
Damaris Cox
William Cox (d. bef 6 Oct 1780)
Milner Cox (d. abt 1792)
Valentine Cox+ (b. est 1750, d. 27 Dec 1813)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Will	20 Jan 1782	Judith Redford was named as a beneficiary in the will of Milner Cox on 20 Jan 1782 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.⁵
Will	13 Aug 1785	She made a will on 13 Aug 1785 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The executors were Elizabeth Cox and Radford Cox. Milner Cox was a beneficiary.⁶
Inventory	15 May 1789	An inventory of the estate of Judith Redford was recorded on 15 May 1789 in Chesterfield County, Virginia.³

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Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
Relationships: 6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:16:38

Citations

[S1632] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, Will Book 3 With Inventories and Accounts, 1774-1785: pp. 276-278, Henry Cox will, 26 Jul 1779; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9PC-39Q5): accessed 26 Aug 2024), image group number 7644374, images 307-309 of 599; citing original records at the Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.
[S1651] John Frederick Dorman, Book: Revised Edition: Dorman - Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia: 1607-1624/25, Vol. 1, Familes A-F, 4th edition. (Baltimore, , Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2004), pp. 735.
[S1646] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, Will Book 4 With Inventories and Accounts, 1785-1800: p. 320, Judith Cox inventory, 15 May 1789; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89PH-YVH2): accessed 8 Oct 2024), image group number 7644375, item 1, image 309 of 339; citing original records at Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.
[S1649] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, County Court Order Book 8, 1787-1791: p. 238, Judith Cox probate, Apr 1789; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4V-JSX9-T): accessed 8 Oct 2024), image group number 7897744, item 2, image 124 of 280; citing original records at Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.
[S1644] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, Will Book 4 With Inventories and Accounts, 1785-1800: p. 472, Milner Cox will, 20 Jan 1782; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89PH-YV47): accessed 8 Oct 2024), image group number 7644375, item 3, image 15 of 208; citing original records at Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.
[S1648] , Chesterfield County, Virginia, Will Book 4 With Inventories and Accounts, 1785-1800: p. 212, Judith Cox will, 13 Aug 1785; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89PH-YVLT): accessed 8 Oct 2024), image group number 7644375, item 1, image 220 of 339; citing original records at Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Virginia.

Martin Dawson¹

M, #4404, d. abt Mar 1812

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Key Events

Event	Date	Description
Death	Abt Mar 1812	Martin Dawson died abt Mar 1812 in Amherst County, Virginia.¹

Children with Elizabeth (d. aft 1808)

Nelson Carter Dawson
Jessee Dawson
Milly Dawson+
Elizabeth Dawson
Susannah Dawson
Zacharia Dawson (d. bef 1808)

Children with Priscilla Sorrell (d. bef 1808)

John Dawson
Thomas Dawson
Mildred Dawson
Martin Dawson, Jr.
Mary Dawson
Margaret Dawson
William Dawson
Nancy Ann Dawson+ (b. est 1750, d. 29 Nov 1823)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Person Source		Martin Dawson had person sources.¹
Will	25 Mar 1780	He was mentioned in the will of John Sorrell on 25 Mar 1780 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Priscilla Sorrell.²
Will	1 Sep 1808	He made a will on 1 Sep 1808 in Amherst County, Virginia. Elizabeth and Zacharia Dawson were beneficiaries.¹

Other Information

Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
Relationships: 6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08

Citations

[S1641] , Amherst County, Virginia, Will Book 5, Inventories and Accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 94-95, Martin Dawson will, 1 Sep 1808; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SCFD): accessed 5 Sep 2024), image group number 007643859, item 1, images 57-58 of 330; citing courthouse records of Amherst County, Virginia.
[S1642] , Amherst County, Virginia, Will Book 2, Inventories and Accounts, 1780-1786: pp. 140-143, John Sorrell will, 25 Mar 1780; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-S8F): accessed 7 Sep 2024), image group number 007643857, item 3, images 82-83 of 144; citing courthouse records of Amherst County, Virginia.

Priscilla Sorrell^1,2

F, #4405, d. bef 1808

Parents

Father: John Sorrell (d. 1783)

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Key Events

Event	Date	Description
Death	Bef 1808	Priscilla Sorrell died bef 1808.¹

Children with Martin Dawson (d. abt Mar 1812)

John Dawson
Thomas Dawson
Mildred Dawson
Martin Dawson, Jr.
Mary Dawson
Margaret Dawson
William Dawson
Nancy Ann Dawson+ (b. est 1750, d. 29 Nov 1823)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Person Source		Priscilla Sorrell had person sources.¹
Will	25 Mar 1780	She was mentioned in the will of John Sorrell on 25 Mar 1780 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Martin Dawson.²

Other Information

Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
Relationships: 6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Sep 2024 11:52:23

Citations

[S1641] , Amherst County, Virginia, Will Book 5, Inventories and Accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 94-95, Martin Dawson will, 1 Sep 1808; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SCFD): accessed 5 Sep 2024), image group number 007643859, item 1, images 57-58 of 330; citing courthouse records of Amherst County, Virginia.
[S1642] , Amherst County, Virginia, Will Book 2, Inventories and Accounts, 1780-1786: pp. 140-143, John Sorrell will, 25 Mar 1780; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9P7-S8F): accessed 7 Sep 2024), image group number 007643857, item 3, images 82-83 of 144; citing courthouse records of Amherst County, Virginia.

Elizabeth¹

F, #4406, d. aft 1808

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Key Events

Event	Date	Description
Death	Aft 1808	Elizabeth died aft 1808.¹

Children with Martin Dawson (d. abt Mar 1812)

Nelson Carter Dawson
Jessee Dawson
Milly Dawson+
Elizabeth Dawson
Susannah Dawson
Zacharia Dawson (d. bef 1808)

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Person Source		Elizabeth had person sources.¹
Will	1 Sep 1808	She was named as a beneficiary in the will of Martin Dawson on 1 Sep 1808 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Zacharia Dawson.¹

Other Information

Last Edited: 8 Sep 2024 11:52:23

Citations

[S1641] , Amherst County, Virginia, Will Book 5, Inventories and Accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 94-95, Martin Dawson will, 1 Sep 1808; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SCFD): accessed 5 Sep 2024), image group number 007643859, item 1, images 57-58 of 330; citing courthouse records of Amherst County, Virginia.

Zacharia Dawson¹

M, #4419, d. bef 1808

Parents

Father: Martin Dawson (d. abt Mar 1812)
Mother: Elizabeth (d. aft 1808)

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Key Events

Event	Date	Description
Death	Bef 1808	Zacharia Dawson died bef 1808.¹

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Other Life Events

Event	Date	Description
Person Source		Zacharia Dawson had person sources.¹
Will	1 Sep 1808	He was named as a beneficiary in the will of Martin Dawson on 1 Sep 1808 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Elizabeth.¹

Other Information

Relationships: 5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Sep 2024 11:52:23

Citations

[S1641] , Amherst County, Virginia, Will Book 5, Inventories and Accounts, 1810-1818: pp. 94-95, Martin Dawson will, 1 Sep 1808; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-SCFD): accessed 5 Sep 2024), image group number 007643859, item 1, images 57-58 of 330; citing courthouse records of Amherst County, Virginia.