WILLIAM MIXON #56

56 WILLIAM MIXSON, JOHN MIXSON II (2), JOHN MIXSON I (1)

 

William Mixson, s. of John and Grace Mixon, was b. in Abingdon Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia, baptized October 11, 1683. It is believed he died in Craven County, North Carolina in 1739

 

The 1704 Rent Rolls of New Kent County, Va., was composed of a large number of small farmers. William Moxon (evidently Mixon) with 100 acres is one among the number. He is now 21, presumably just married and he and Elizabeth are out on their own. Tobacco was the main cash crop for Virginia farmers, and the small farmer, most of them, were usually in a strain trying to make a go of it. Many of them moved about from time to time trying to better themselves with better lands if such could be found and hunting other ways to supplement their income.

 

From Vol. 5 of "Virginia Colonial Abstracts" (King and Queen County):

"In an action of assumption between Garvin Corbett, pltf., and Richard Kemp, deft., for 2 Lbs., 2 sh., and 11 p. due by a judgment of King and Queen County Court dated 12th June, 1708, and one hundred thirty six pounds of tobacco the cost of the suit which said judgment the pltf. obtained against William Mixon. 3 Oct, 1709."

 

From "North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register," Vol. I, p. 145: "Apr 15, 1715, at a court held at the house of Mr. Henry King William Mixon proves rights of importation for himself, his wife and three children." (Chowan County). Chowan County records show two Powers of Attorney given by Ellinor Merritt (of Virginia) to William Mixon to witness her name to some deeds.

 

Page 75: To William Mixon to witness her name to a deed from Charles M. Merritt and Ellinor Merritt to Richard Barefield of Virginia. The deed was dated Apr 16, 1715, consideration 30 lbs. - 280 acres land in Chowan County.

 

Page 77: To William Mixon to witness her name to a deed from Charles M. Merritt and Ellinor Merritt to James Peek of Boston. The deed was dated Apr 16, 1715, for 130 acres of land "on ye south side of Chowan River."

 

On Apr 16, 1715, William Mixon witnesses a deed from Lazarus and Mary Thomas to Thomas Sturges. (NC Hist. and Gen. Reg., Vol. II, p. 138).

 

On Apr 16, 1715, he is a witness to a deed from Lazarus Thomas to Richard Barefield. (NC Hist. and Gen. Reg., Vol. I, p. 285).'

 

On Sep 15, 1715, he is a witness to a deed from Lewis Williams to Benjamin Wood, Hertford County, NC (NC Hist. and Gen. Reg., Vol. I, p. 290).

 

William's older brother, John Mixon and wife Prudence and some children had been in Chowan County since 1711. It would seem that William and family had come there to make this their home; however the next records found on William is in early 1718, and he and family are back in Virginia. March 10th of that year they are in Surrey County at which time he buys 12 acres of land from John Averis and his, wife, Mary. Consideration 10 pounds. (Surrey County deeds, 1715-1730, p. 164).

On Sep 5, 1723, William Mixon obtains a land grant for 20 acres in Surrey County. (Patent #11, 1719-1724).

On Dec 20, 1723, William Mixon sells the 12 acre tract of land he had previously bought from John Averis. Elizabeth Mixon, wife of William also signed the deed. One of the witnesses was Robert R. Mixon (evidently a son). (Deed Records of Surrey County, 1715-1730, p. 544).

On October 13, 1727, William Mixson obtains another land grant. This grant was for 254 acres located in Prince George County, and from description it was very near or probably adjoined the smaller grant in Surrey County.

 

From 'Bristol Parish Records and Vestry Book'', p. 337.

"Michaell, son of William and Elizabeth Mixon, born Apr 15, 1727"

 

The deed records for both Surrey and Prince George Counties for the next several years are missing and it is not known how and when these lands were disposed of. However, from later information it is believed that William Mixon and family had gone back to Craven County, NC, and that he and his wife both probably died there.

 

Robert Mixon was present at the sale of John Mixon's personal assets, May 1, 1734. No further records on him have been found. Robert R. Moxson d. in Isle of Wight County, Va., 1735 and his estate administered that year. It is believed this was Robert R. Mixson. One William Mixon was also present at sale of John Mixon's personal assets, May 1, 1734, but it is believed this William Mixon was son of John Mixon.

 

Children:

*2389 Michael Mixon

 

Son of William Mixon #56

2389 MICHAEL MIXON, WILLIAM MIXSON (56), JOHN MIXON II (2), JOHN MIXON I (1)

 

Michael Mixon, s. of William and Elizabeth Mixon, was b. in Virginia (either Surrey or Prince George County), Apr 15, 1727. Craven County, NC Court Minutes, Sep, 1739, states that Michael Mixon, now about 12 years old, is bound out to John Slocombe to "learn him the art and mystery of a cord wainer," etc. until 21 years old.

 

From "Colonial Records of North Carolina," Vol. 4, p. 894:

At a council held at Newbern, 5th Oct, 1748, several persons asked for warrants for land, one being Michael Mixon, asked for 100 acres in New Hanover, County. On Dec 23, 1754, two grants were issued to Michael Mixon in Duplin County, NC, 100 acres, Grant #23, Book 13, p. 66. (Sold by Michael Mixson, 1759). Another grant for 200 acres, same date, Grant #13, Book 13, p. 68. (Sold by Michael Mixson, Sep 8, 1760).

 

From "South Carolina Records", REGISTER BOOK FOR THE PARISH PRINCE FREDERICK WINYAW, p. 56:

Michael Mixon m. Sarah Brittain, Nov 3, 1737. Ibid, p. 32:

William Mixon, s. of Michael and Catherine Mixon - b. March 8, 1753, baptized May 29, 1753.

(This could be two different Michael Mixons, or the same Michael with wife "Sara Catherine" or Sara, wife No. 1, who died, and Catherine, wife No. 2.)

 

It must be noted, however, that the Michael Mixon b. in Va. 1727 was reared in an Anglican Church, and he had a tie with that church. Too, Moses and Francis Brittain, brothers to Sara Brittain were members of the Anglican Church, but later withdrew from same and became Presbyterians. Michael Mixon and his family might have done likewise. Surely there were children other than William Mixon - b. 1753. (2390).

 

From "Ramsays History of South Carolina", Vol. II, p. 592:

Statistical Account of Georgetown, by Dr. Levy Myers, Dr. Blythe, and Samuel Smith. One of the writers mentions the longevity in the County between Little Peedee River and Catfish Creek, about 60 miles north of Georgetown. "Six very old men have died since the turn of the century; James Ford died in 1804, age about 100. James Munnulyn, Moses Martin, Buckingham Keen, Michael Mixon and William Watson, all being upwards of 80 years old."

Child of Michael and Sarah Brittain:

*2392 John D. Mixon – b. Oct 27, 1750, d. bef. 1806

m. (2) Catherine.
Children:

*2390 Willam Francis Mixon – abt 1753

 

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