Hugh ❤️ (1702–1745) was born in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hugh Mitchell ❤️ 1702–1745

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 Oct 1702 · Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Died 2 Jan 1745 · Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Father William Mitchell

Mother Jennet Janet Hill

Spouse Margaret Geills Geels Gales

Children George L Mitchell

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Mitchell

Jennet Janet Hill

Spouse(s)

Margaret Geills Geels Gales

Children

George L Mitchell

Biography

Hugh Mitchell ❤️ was born in 1702 in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, the child of william mitchell and jennet janet hill. Hugh Mitchell ❤️ married margaret geills geels gales, and had children including george l mitchell. Hugh Mitchell ❤️ passed away in 1745 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.

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1702

Birth of Hugh Mitchell ❤️ in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Birth

1745

Death of Hugh Mitchell ❤️ in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh ❤️

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1672) to Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1702) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh ❤️ (1702–1745) was born in Saint Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland and died in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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