Around 1650 Admiral David Mitchell was born.
Between 31st October 1673 and 15th October 1674 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 23] served as a midshipman in the 'Swallow' (46 guns) under Captain Edward Russell in the Mediterranean.
Between 21st May 1676 and 19th June 1677 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 26] served with Captain Edward Russell on the 48-gun 'Reserve' voyaging to Newfoundland.
On 8th February 1693 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 43] was appointed Rear-Admiral of the Blue.
In 1698 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 48] and Mary Dode [aged 38] were married.
In January 1698 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 48] commanded the squadron that escorted Tsar Peter to England from the Netherlands.
On 5th December 1698 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 48] was appointed Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
In 1699 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 49] was appointed Commissioner of the Admiralty which office he held until 1702.
Around 1700. Unknown Painter. Portrait of Admiral David Mitchell [aged 50].
On1st June 1710 Admiral David Mitchell [aged 60] died. He was buried at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
On 30th September 1722 [his former wife] Mary Dode [aged 62] died. She was buried at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
Mary Dode: Around 1660 she was born to Robert Dode of Clorley, Shropshire. In 1698 Admiral David Mitchell and she were married.