| Home Surname List Name Index Sources Email Us Genealogy Home | Descendents of Swan's Island's Robert MitchellRobert Mitchell came to Swan's Island on an immigrant ship from Dublin, Ireland, landing at Old Harbor. After the 360 odd passengers spent the night on the island all but Mr. Mitchell re-boarded and sailed for Portland. Mr. Mitchell worked for Moses Staples for 2 years eventually marrying Mr. Staples daughter, Judith. Mr. Mitchell bought land on Placentia Island and went there to live. He cut off the dense forest selling the timber and cleared the land for an excellent farm.
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